Continuing with the creative writing series of M. Kirin in youtube, have the third exercise, this time for Trauma Center: New Blood
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Disclaimer: I do not own Trauma Center
003 - Tough choices
Markus' POV
"I... I can't breathe..."
I close my eyes, and press my hands over my ears. I cannot stand it anymore. It's too hot to make a coherent choice. A part of my brain tells me that I'm going to die if I don't move now. So I do. I grab Valerie's hand, I push her up to my chest and help her stand, and I ignore her cries as I dash over to the only exit still standing, leaving out teenage child behind, ignoring her cries of pain, only sparing her a last, longing glance.
"I love you. I always will. I'm sorry, baby, I hope you can ever forgive me, but it's fine if you don't. I'll understand." that's all there is to say...
"Markus!"I ignore Val trying to go back to her, and I run, run to the exit, to the paramedics, letting myself fall into unconsciousness as soon as I see Valerie safe.
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Val places flowers on her tomb as I lay down beside it on the grass. She seems happy, and grateful to be alive. Even if I still apologize at her every night, she stopped crying a few months ago. I'm glad she's going on with her life. Really, I am... Then, why aren't I? What do I need?
"Help me... I can't live with your life on my hands..."
Val sits down beside me. She smile, and takes my hand.
"I wanted to tell you two something today" she speaks softly. I nod. Probably about the accident a year ago. "Honey, we're pregnant. Two months and a half and counting" I blink, nearly choking on air, and she laughs. Okay, not what I was expecting. "Too soon?" she grins, and I smile.
"No. It's fine. You just caught me by surprise."
We fall into a short silence. A flower, then, pops open among the ones Val just placed on her tomb. "Is this right, baby? Are you happy, too?" Valerie's smile grows bigger.
"I guess she wanted a brother or sister, huh" I look at her. Our sync is always perfect, and I'm glad she understands when we look in the eyes. She holds my hand and kisses me softly, and I rest my head on her shoulder when we separate.
The pain's not gone. It probably will still take some time, I tell myself. But as Val laughs and hugs me tighter, I get the feeling it'll get better really soon. Maybe even sooner than I expected. I close my eyes.
"I'll always love you, my little one... I hope you're as happy as I am now... Let's us both be happy now... okay?"
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