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I woke before dawn, and the fever had faded, for now. Edward and Vlad were on either side of me, as if waiting for me to awaken.
“You're all right; I'm glad.”
“You don't need to fuss over me” I insisted. I sat up, and moved to get out of the bed. I needed to get home before dawn and get a little more sleep.
“Xander; let me save you.”
I blinked and stared at Edward.
“What? I don't need saving,” He glanced across me at Vlad, but didn't' say anything. It made me nervous, and I quickly got dressed.
“Please” Edward wrapped his arms around me, but I wasn't in the mood to be soothed or persuaded. I guess part of me knew what he meant. I shrugged his arms off.
“No” I turned to face him; there was such hurt in his eyes. I tried not to let it effect me,and hold firm. I had to look away. “I don't need saving.” I repeated. “I'll see you.”