Pained Hearts

Chapter 5

Author’s Note: Okay here it is. I suffered from some writers block but it is now done. Oh and I REWROTE Chapter 4 so if you haven’t read it since before 2/16/06 then you need to go back and reread it… I HAVE NO BETA EDITER SO SORRY! Well anyway, I took the story in this direction so I can get River and Jayne alone together later. When Chapter 6 comes out you will understand. And it gets a little graphic (sex) in the next chapter… so if you don’t like that type of stuff then read this chapter and be done with it. ENJOY!

River woke to a needle pricking her arm. She growled and sat up as Simon let go of her arm. “Boob.” She said, rubbing her arm and getting out of bed. “River we need you to stay calm while we are there. I will also need you to help me with the operation… These drugs are needed.” Simon tried to explain. She just growled at him and headed for the mess not even changing into her day clothes.

River was still very bitter when she entered the Mess. Everyone was eating already, making her pout, even more. As she crossed the room Jayne’s eyes went straight to her, she wore a simple navy teddy that cupped her breast and came down to her mid thigh. River glance at Jayne and almost smiled, but then, Kaylee placed a full plate of food down in the empty seat next to Jayne. River made her way over running her hand across Jayne’s back and sitting down, only to stare at her food.

“Hey. How is she doing today, Doc?” Mal asked.

Simon looked up from his seat and his fingers slightly in his mouth. “Oh, she is rather grumpy this morning, but I think she will be fine for the rest of the day, as long as she doesn’t have to deal with too much.” Simon explained smiling at Kaylee as she sat down next to him. “Alright…” Mal said wearily looking over at River who was poking at her food. “Well, just make sure she doesn’t stab any one again…” River looked up and stuck her tongue out at Mal and went back to jabbing at her food. “Anyway… We’ll be landin’ in an hour. Let’s make sure every