Back for Good
Theresa woke up unaware of her surroundings. It took her a few seconds before realizing she was in Chiron's office. She looked to the left noticing a sleeping Jay beside her in a chair. She hoped he hadn't been sitting there for … however long she was out for. But knowing Jay, he probably hasn't left her side. She decided to wake him.
"Jay? Wake up," she said with a feeling of excitement of what was about to unfold.
"Theresa?" He said very gently.
" Yes." His eyes popped open and he had a million expressions on at once. Something only Jay could do. He surprised Theresa by wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her close. She responded by putting her arms around his neck and leaning her body into his chest. They stayed this way for what seemed like forever. Or at least Theresa wished it was forever. He gently pulled away and just looked into her emerald green eyes before saying:
"I am never letting you go again,"
"Please don't," She just managed to choke out before the tears started to flow out of her eyes.
"Hey hey don't cry your safe now, your home now,"
"Jay how long have I been … gone for"
"5 months Theresa, 5 entire months. And you have been out for a week," Theresa couldn't say anything . She could not believe she had been captive for 5 whole months. Jay gently grabbed her chin and lifted her head so he could see her. She had a huge black eye, a gash from the top of her head to her eyebrow, a bruise on her jaw line, and a cut on her lip. She was also scary skinny from the malnutrition and dehydration. But somehow she was still the most beautiful girl in the world. He was relieved when he found out she was still alive and he knew right then that he had to tell her he was in love with her. However he was not going to do this tonight.
Instead he just said, "I'll go get the others."
Theresa nodded at this and he left to retrieve her other friends. How can he still be so handsome? His chocolate brown eyes always left her dazed and his touch still made her heart flutter. Suddenly she felt her mind drift… before she got anywhere with it though she was pulled out from it when she heard her best friend.
"Theresa!" The fiery red head raced to her side and looked at her for a few seconds before shooting off all her questions.
"How are you feeling? Are you in Pain? Should we get Chiron? Do you need anything? I missed you so much. You had us all so worried you know? Why aren't you speaking!"
"Cause your mouth is going off like fireworks!" Atlanta slightly blushed.
I answered her questions, "I am okay considering, yes there is plenty of pain, Tylenol and water? And I would also like to see Chiron and Persephone… I missed all of you very much and I didn't mean to cause so much trouble."
"Oh Theresa we are just glad you home safe and sound," her mentor called from the entryway. Theresa just looked up and smiled at her. The others said their uh hellos but were very careful with her in a physical manner. No hugs unlike Atlanta and Jay, but that was okay Theresa just needed their love and support. Chiron came to her with a glass of water and Tylenol. He told her the extent of her injuries. She asked for a mirror when he told her about her face. She wished immediately afterwards she hadn't. It wasn't because of the bruises or the cuts, but because of the look in her eyes. The haunted, hollow look that was never present before terrified her. Chiron eventually explained that she was going to miraculously survive. He then shooed everyone, except Jay, off saying, "Theresa needs more rest." Theresa thought about telling Jay to go as well, but knowing the stubborn boy and feeling the exhaustion creeping in, she decided not to.