You follow them into the healer's wing and wait while they move Dave onto a bed. They're gathering supplies and Feferi is giving orders, all the while her pale gray fingers are hovering over Dave's would. You're at the head of his bed, as far out of the way as you can be. While they remove the arrow and get to work on his would, you're at his side. Your hands caress his face, his hair, his lips, his eyelids, his forehead, the light stubble on his chin. Everything. You memorize everything about his face with your fingertips and your eyes.He can't die. He can't.You never even got the chance to tell him you loved him. It was always implied, but you never said it. He needs to know. He can't die.You're not even watching what the others are doing to his chest. You bend down and rest your forehead on his. "I love you." You whisper, your voice ragged with unshed tears. "I love you, Dave. Don't leave me.