Rebecca bolted out of her hospital room and made a beeline towards Hiro's room as soon as she heard Hiro’s condition is stable. Her heart was pounding with anticipation, not knowing what to expect.

Rebecca stood outside Hiro's hospital room, taking deep breaths to calm her nerves. She couldn't believe that he was alive and awake. Her mind was racing with thoughts of what to say to him when she saw him. She had so many questions and emotions running through her, she wasn't sure where to start.

"Okay, Rebecca, be calm. Be rational. You can do this," she whispered to herself.

Her mind was racing with thoughts of what to say and how to act when she saw him. She took a deep breath, steadied herself, and gently pushed the door open.

As the door swung open, Rebecca's eyes met with a sight that took her breath away. There lay Hiro, his eyes closed, his body weak and vulnerable. He was hooked up to various machines, which beeped and whirred as they monitored his vital signs. The sight of him like this made Rebecca's heart ache.

She slowly made her way to his bedside, her eyes fixed on him the whole time. She pulled up a chair and sat down next to him, taking his hand in hers. She could feel the warmth of his skin, but it was clear he was still weak.

Rebecca gazed at him, admiring his features. His hair was a mess, and his face looked pale and tired. But even in this state, he was still the same Hiro she had come to know and love.

She sat there, lost in thought for a while, unsure of what to say. But then, she remembered the words she had prepared in her mind.

"Hiro," she said, her voice barely above a whisper, "I'm so glad you're okay. I was so scared that I had lost you."

She squeezed his hand gently, hoping that he could hear her. She had to tell him how much she cared for him and how much she wanted him to get better.

"I want you to know that I'm here for you, no matter what. I'll be here for you every step of the way, through your recovery and beyond."

Rebecca's eyes started to well up with tears as she continued speaking to him. She had been so worried and afraid, but now that she was here with him, she felt like she could finally let her guard down.

"I know we've been through a lot together, Hiro. But I want you to know that I've never felt closer to anyone than I do with you. You're my best friend, my confidant, and my love."

She leaned in close to him, her lips close to his ear.

"Hiro, I love you. And I'll do everything I can to help you get through this."

Rebecca paused, letting her words sink in. She wasn't sure if he could hear her, but she hoped that he could feel her love for him.

Hiro smiled weakly at Rebecca. "I heard everything you said," he said softly. "And I want you to know that I feel the same way… And that I am very sorry of what I said to you in our last meeting in Nexus."

Rebecca's heart fluttered at his words. She couldn't believe it. All this time, she had been unsure if her feelings were one-sided, but now she knew the truth. Hiro felt the same way about her.

"I've been wanting to tell you for so long," Hiro continued, his voice barely above a whisper. "But I was too scared, especially after you told me you don’t want to be involved as much on Nexus anymore."

Hiro gave her a weak smile. " I mean, I wanted to message you, but I never had the courage to do it."

Rebecca felt a rush of emotions as she realized that Hiro had been thinking about her as well. "Why didn't you?" she asked, feeling a mix of curiosity and fear.

Hiro looked down at his hands, his expression growing serious. "I don't know," he said softly. "I guess I was scared of getting hurt again."

Rebecca felt a pang of sympathy as she realized that Hiro had been hurt in the past. She reached out and took his hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. "I understand," she said softly.

Hiro looked up at her, his eyes filled with gratitude. "Thank you," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.

Rebecca smiled at him, feeling her heart swelling with affection. "You don't have to thank me," she said softly. "I'm just glad you're okay."

Hiro nodded, his eyes closing as he leaned back against the pillows. "Yeah," he said softly. "Me too."

Rebecca sat by his side, watching him as he drifted off to sleep. She felt a sense of peace settling over her, knowing that they had finally spoken their true feelings to each other. She didn't know what the future held for them, but for now, she was content to just be there for Hiro and support him through his recovery.

Rebecca was determined to assist Hiro in his recovery from his injuries in the hospital. She spent long hours by his bedside, holding his hand and talking to him about anything and everything. She wanted to make sure he knew that she was there for him and that he wasn't alone.

At first, Hiro was hesitant to let Rebecca take care of him. He was used to being independent and didn't like the idea of someone else having to do things for him. But as time went on, he realized that he needed her help and started to accept it.

Rebecca was careful to make sure Hiro was comfortable at all times. She adjusted his pillows, helped him eat his meals, and even gave him a sponge bath when he couldn't get out of bed. She was gentle and patient, never rushing him or making him feel like a burden.

As Hiro's condition improved, Rebecca encouraged him to start moving around more. She helped him do exercises to strengthen his muscles and regain his balance. She also took him on walks around the hospital ward, pushing him in a wheelchair and pointing out interesting things they saw along the way.

Rebecca also made sure that Hiro had everything he needed to keep his spirits up. She brought him books to read, puzzles to solve, and even a small plant to keep in his room. She played music for him, and they even watched some movies together on a laptop.

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One day, as they were sitting by the window in Hiro's room, Rebecca took his hand and said, "Hiro, I want you to know that I'm here for you no matter what. I care about you deeply, and I want to help you through this."

Hiro smiled weakly and replied, "Rebecca, I can't tell you how much it means to me that you're here. I don't know what I would do without you."

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Rebecca opened her eyes and turned to see a doctor enter the room. He was a tall man with short brown hair, wearing a white coat and carrying a clipboard.

"Good afternoon," the doctor said with a smile. "I'm Dr. Williams. I'm here to check on Hiro’s progress."

Rebecca nodded and stood up, releasing Hiro's hand. "Of course," she said. "Please, go ahead."

Dr. Williams walked over to the bed and began to examine Hiro's wounds, checking his pulse and blood pressure. Rebecca watched anxiously, hoping that everything was alright.

Dr. Williams went straight to work, checking Hiro's vitals and examining his wounds. Rebecca watched as the doctor went through his checklist, checking off each item on his clipboard.

"Okay, Hiro," the doctor said, looking up from his clipboard. "You're making excellent progress. Your wound has healed nicely, and your strength is returning. However, I'm afraid there's some bad news. Your injury will prevent you from doing parkour or any other strenuous exercise for the rest of your life."

Hiro's expression fell as he absorbed the news. Rebecca could feel the disappointment radiating off him, and she gave his hand a comforting squeeze. "Is there anything he can do to improve his situation?" she asked, hoping there was some sort of treatment or therapy that could help him regain his ability.

"Well," Dr. Williams replied, "he can start physical therapy to help strengthen the muscles around his wound. But, unfortunately, there's not much that can be done to reverse the damage. It's best to avoid any high-impact or high-intensity exercises."

Hiro sat silently, staring at the floor, processing the news. Rebecca knew how much parkour meant to him and how it was such an essential part of his life. She couldn't bear to see him so disappointed.

"Is there anything else you can recommend?" she asked the doctor, searching for any glimmer of hope.

"Well, Hiro can still participate in low-impact exercises, such as yoga or swimming, to maintain his physical fitness," Dr. Williams suggested.

Rebecca could see a spark of hope in Hiro's eyes, and he looked up at the doctor. "Thank you, doctor," he said, his voice heavy with disappointment. "I appreciate your honesty."

Dr. Williams gave a small smile. "Of course. It's essential that you know the extent of your injury so that you can take the appropriate precautions. I'll prescribe you some pain medication, and you'll be free to leave the hospital today."

Hiro nodded, still looking dejected, and the doctor left the room, leaving the two of them alone.

Rebecca wrapped her arms around Hiro, pulling him into a tight embrace. "I'm so sorry," she whispered, feeling tears sting her eyes. "I know how much parkour means to you."

Hiro wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close. "It's okay," he said, his voice soft. "I'll find a way to adapt. I'm just grateful to be alive."

Rebecca pulled back, looking up at him. "I'll help you," she said, determination in her voice. "We'll find a way to make this work. Together."

Hiro turned to Rebecca, a small smile on his lips. "Rebecca, do you think you could help me walk outside? I want to sit on the benches in the park and breathe some fresh air."

Rebecca smiled back at him. "Of course, Hiro. Let me just grab your cane for you."

She handed him the cane, and he slowly got to his feet. Rebecca took his arm to support him, and together they made their way out of the hospital room and down the hallway.

As they walked, Hiro leaned on Rebecca more heavily than before. "I'm sorry, Rebecca. I'm still feeling a bit weak."

Rebecca squeezed his arm reassuringly. "It's okay, Hiro. Take your time."

Finally, they made it outside to the hospital park. The sun was shining, and the breeze was cool against their skin. Hiro breathed in deeply, enjoying the fresh air.

"This is nice," he said, smiling at Rebecca.

"I'm glad you're enjoying it," Rebecca replied, sitting down on one of the benches.

Hiro joined her on the bench, still leaning on his cane for support. They sat in silence for a few moments, taking in their surroundings.

"You know, I read in the newspaper the other day that Nexus has been fully taken down," Hiro said, breaking the silence.

Rebecca looked up from her magazine, surprised. "Really? How do you know that?"

"I saw it in the paper when the nurse brought it in this morning," Hiro said, smiling weakly. "I guess justice has been served."

Rebecca nodded, but her mind was elsewhere. She couldn't help but think about the people who had been hurt or killed as a result of Nexus's actions, including Hiro.

Hiro seemed to sense her mood shift. "Hey, are you okay?"

Rebecca took a deep breath and looked at him. "I'm fine, I'm just...thinking about everything that's happened."

Hiro nodded understandingly. "Yeah, it's been a crazy few weeks. But we made it through, didn't we?"

Rebecca smiled weakly. "Yeah, we did."

There was a brief silence as they both took in the moment. The sound of birds chirping and the rustling of leaves in the breeze was a welcome change from the sterile hospital room they had been cooped up in for weeks.

Suddenly, Hiro stirred beside her. "Hey, Rebecca, could you help me up? I want to try and walk around a little bit."

"Sure," Rebecca said, standing up and offering him her hand.

Hiro took her hand and slowly stood up, wincing a little at the effort. Rebecca put her arm around his waist to support him.

"Thanks," Hiro said, smiling gratefully. "I just wanted to get some fresh air and stretch my legs a bit."

They walked slowly around the park, taking in the sights and sounds of the world outside the hospital walls. Rebecca could feel the warmth of the sun on her skin, and the gentle breeze in her hair was refreshing.

As they walked, they talked about everything and nothing. They talked about their hopes and dreams for the future, and about their favorite memories from their time together.

Eventually, they came to a stop at a bench near a small pond. Hiro sat down heavily, and Rebecca sat down next to him.

"I'm tired," Hiro said, leaning back on the bench. "But it feels good to be out of that stuffy hospital room."

Rebecca nodded in agreement. "It really does. It's amazing how much of a difference fresh air can make."

They sat in silence for a few moments, just enjoying each other's company and the peacefulness of the park.

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Rebecca sat on the bench beside Hiro, watching as he gazed off into the distance with a solemn expression. She knew he was still struggling with the news about Nexus, and it pained her to see him like this.

After a few minutes of silence, Hiro turned to her and spoke softly. "Rebecca, I don't know what to do now that Nexus is gone. It was everything to me. And with my injuries, I can't even do parkour anymore."

Rebecca could feel the weight of his words and the pain in his voice. She knew that Nexus had been a huge part of his life, and without it, he felt lost.

"I know, Hiro. It's tough to lose something that's been such a big part of your life," she replied, trying to comfort him. "But you're more than just parkour and Nexus. You have so many other talents and passions. You'll find something else that you love."

Hiro sighed, his eyes still fixed on the horizon. "I know, but it's hard to imagine doing anything else. Parkour and Nexus were my life."

Hiro's eyes were downcast, staring at the concrete floor as he sat on the bench in the hospital park. His shoulders slumped forward, his breathing shallow and ragged. Rebecca sat beside him, offering him a comforting hand on his shoulder.

As they sat in silence, a single tear rolled down Hiro's cheek, followed by another and another, until they became a steady stream. His sobs grew louder, echoing through the empty park, as he mourned the loss of Nexus and the freedom of parkour that had been ripped away from him.

Rebecca didn't say anything, knowing that sometimes it was better to just be there for someone in silence. She gave his shoulder a reassuring squeeze and let him cry, knowing that it was a necessary part of his grieving process.

The wind blew softly, rustling the leaves of the trees around them, as the sound of Hiro's sobs began to soften. He slowly brought himself under control, taking deep breaths as he wiped away his tears.

"I just feel lost," he admitted. "Nexus was my life, and now it's gone. And I can never do parkour again. I don't know what to do with myself."

Rebecca listened quietly, her heart breaking for her friend. She knew how much Nexus and parkour had meant to him, how they had given him purpose and a sense of belonging.

Rebecca placed a hand on his shoulder. "I understand, but you have to keep moving forward. We'll figure it out together. And who knows, maybe there's something even better out there waiting for you."

Hiro looked at her, a small smile on his lips. "Thanks, Rebecca. I'm glad you're here with me."

Rebecca smiled back, feeling grateful to be by his side. "Of course, Hiro. I'll always be here for you."

They sat in comfortable silence for a few more minutes, enjoying the fresh air and the warm sunshine on their faces.

Finally, Hiro spoke up again. "Rebecca, I was wondering if you wanted to go for a walk with me. Just around the hospital grounds, nothing too strenuous."

Rebecca nodded, pleased that he was taking steps towards recovery. "Sure, let's go."

Hiro slowly got up from the bench, with Rebecca's help. He still had a slight limp, but Rebecca could see that he was determined to move forward.

"It's okay to be scared, Hiro. And it's okay to feel frustrated. But you can't let those feelings hold you back. You're strong and resilient, and you'll find your way."

Hiro nodded, grateful for her words of encouragement. "Thanks, Rebecca. I needed to hear that."

They continued to walk, talking about their hopes and dreams for the future. Rebecca was glad that she could be there for Hiro during this difficult time, and she felt hopeful that they could help each other heal.

As the sun began to set, they made their way back to the hospital room. Hiro settled back into bed, exhausted from the walk.

"Thanks for coming with me, Rebecca. It felt good to get some fresh air," Hiro said, closing his eyes.

"Anytime, Hiro. I'm here for you," Rebecca replied, tucking him in.

As she turned to leave the room, Hiro spoke up again. "Rebecca, there's something I need to tell you."

Rebecca turned back towards him, curious. "What is it?"

Hiro took a deep breath. "I think I'm deeply in love with you, Rebecca."