Maybe that's why I love you. Part of it, at least, for sure.

[ she's laughing too, even if she does turn to take a quick look around, make sure they aren't disturbing anyone from getting their rest or whatever else. but they're not, everybody's out like a light, no nurses or doctors giving them looks. which is good, it's great. she doesn't want to cut this moment short because of an angry nurse. her forehead rests against his once she's looking at him again, just for a second, just long enough for her to control her smile enough to be able to talk again ]

You're a dork and you're smart and you're probably the bravest person I know. And that's saying something, considering who my father is. [ why does she always bring up her dad during this stuff uhh let's not read into it ] I love you because you do things for the right reasons, no matter what. And because you're just- ridiculously cute, even when you're holed up in a hospital bed. I like that about you, too. [ nodnodnod, very serious reason, that last one. huge contributing factor. ]