47 Lust and Desire

Without a thought, he rushed off to open the door and dash downstairs, only to bump into Naomi who reflexively held up the first aid box on seeing him coming close. 

He slammed his nose against it and swore as he staggered back, hands on his nose. 

Naomi flung the box to the floor just beside the bed and ran towards Daniel who was in pain. Without thinking, she pulled his hands away and grabbed his other chin with her hand, forcing him to look at her. 

"Are you okay? …I'm so sorry… I thought you were someone else… I thought you'd be in bed."

"It's okay…Naomi." He replied, their gazes locking again and she pulled away on realizing how close they were. 

"Let's get you treated so you can freshen up and change." With that, she began preparing the cotton by spilling some hydrogen peroxide on it after which she pulled out a gauze and a small jar of tablets.