I press harder on Adrian's shoulder, and he winces, his jaw clenching.
"It's okay," Adrian says, his voice rough. "I'm okay."
"No, you're not." My voice cracks. "There's too much blood, Adrian. There's too much."
"Hey." His right hand comes up, his fingers wrapping around my wrist. "I'm okay."
But I don't know if he really is. His skin is pale, the red standing out too much across his skin and his breathing seems shallow. I can't lose him. I just got him back.
Blood soaks through my fingers, no matter how hard I press.
Victor stands, his gun sweeping the room. "Fine. Stay with him. I'm clearing the perimeter. Nu te mi?ca."
"Victor."
But he's already gone, disappearing into the smoke.
I hear more gunshots, but they don't matter as much as I am too focused.
Eventually they stop as I hold Adrian's gaze, my hands shaking against his shoulder.
"You're going to be okay," I say as tears start. "You have to be okay. I just got back to you."
"I will be."
"You better not be lying to me."
His mouth forms half a smile. "Never."
Footsteps pound toward us. I tense, my body coiling, ready to fight, to scream, to do whatever it takes, but it's Victor.
His suit is torn with blood splattered across his chest.
"Get some clothes for him and whatever you need. We're leaving."
"I need to stop this blood first," I say.
Victor nods and runs into the kitchen and comes out with dish towels. "Use these for now," he says, handing them to me.
I don't hesitate. I take them and wrap them around his shoulder and he winces as I tie it tightly.
"Sorry, I need to stop the blood."
He nods. "Don't forget about the other."
"What? What the hell do you mean other?" I ask.
He moves his arm and I see the other gunshot wound through his bicep.
"Jesus Christ," I say and start wrapping with a towel. "I couldn't see it with all the, you know," I say, finishing tying.
"Come on, guys," Victor says.
I look down at Adrian. "Stay here."
I run back to the bedroom, grabbing Adrian's bag from the floor. I shove everything inside: clothes, shoes, anything I can fit. Then sprint back to the hallway.
Victor is already helping Adrian up, his arm wrapped around Adrian's waist, supporting his weight.