Chapter 4: See no evil.
He paced back and forth across the waiting ward. His brother was sat next to his friend comforting her and his other brother was leaning against the wall with a cup of coffee wearing a tired, troubled face. He glances over the watch. 12:00. It has been 2 hours since the incident that happened in the concert. He could see his brother feeling incredibly guilty. It was written all over his face and body expressions. However how many times someone would say it wasn't his fault he didn't believe anyone. Because she was in the hospital bed after an explosion saving him and he was standing against a wall staring at his cup of coffee in his hand unable to do anything for her.
The doctor came with a clip board reading over the papers. He looked up and called out her name. We all stood up and surrounded him. He told us it was okay to see her now, now that she was awake. His guilt filled brother stood outside the door as if waiting for acceptance to enter from himself.
"I'm sorry man." He said with a hoarse voice to him.
"Look it's okay don't worry." He places his hand on his shoulder for assurance
"But she's your girlfriend and I got her…here." He stuttered out
"Maybe you should wait outside first. Gather your thoughts." He offered and the guilty brother accepted with a nod.
1 hour and 30 minutes later. The guilty brother finally decided to go. He walked into the hospital room and saw her sitting up on the bed. You can tell she has been crying by the dry tear stained cheeks. Her eyes were covered by some bandages. She looked towards his direction and even if he couldn't see her eyes he could feel her brown hazel eyes boring into his skins with deep devastation. He gulped and took all his courage to walk over. She gives him a small smile. He walked over and held onto her hand rubbing against her knuckles. She could feel him trembling a little so she tightens the grip to reassure him. His trembling seemed to calm down a little but she could feel the fear in him.
"I'm so sorry." He whispers. He places his forehead on her hands as he sat himself down on the stool.
"I'm so sorry Mace. I'm so sorry. Sorry." He repeats himself. "This is all my fault. I am so sorry." His voice starting to crack.
She could feel his tears falling onto her hands. She used her unoccupied hand to rub his head soothing him. He repeated himself constantly apologizing and his tears were coming out more and more.
"I forgive you Nick. So please stop crying. It's fine." Macy soothed him.
"No it's not! I'm here without a scar because of you and you are in the hospital bed…" He couldn't dare finish the sentence he was too scared to.
"Blind?" She finishes for him.
"Yeah."
"Hey it's fine. I'm fine. I'm still breathing. It is going to be okay." She places a hand on his cheeks and smiled at him.
"How is it going to be okay? You can't play sports. You're blind Macy."
"Well…there are other things in life I can do. I mean I've always wanted to study anthropology." Macy suggested. Nick chuckled a little at her optimism. Only she can take a goodness out of any situation no matter how bad.
They sat there for 2 hours just talking about everything. Never for one second has he let go of her hand. He kept them safe and secure in his. They would laugh, smile and cry all together. It felt like second nature to him. He walked out of her room giving her time to rest. There his brother was leaning against the wall like he was waiting for Nick's arrival. Nick looked up and was startled by his brother.
"Kevin?" Nick gasped out holding onto his chest to support his hurried breathing.
"How long?" Kevin asked.
"How long what?" Nick looked at him confused trying to read his older brother's face but got nothing but a stone cold expression which shocked Nick since he has never seen Kevin display a face like that.
"How long have you loved my girlfriend?" Kevin said bluntly. Nick's eyes widened and his heart beat was increasing. Wow talk about being straight forward.
"I-I don't know what you are talking about." He stutters out then laughs a little.
"Come on Nick. She may be blind but I am not. The least I deserve to know is the truth. I'm your brother and you are in love with my girlfriend." Kevin said a little more agitated than before.
"Look man. You're looking into this too much. I don't love her." I lied.
"For God's sake Nick!" Kevin exclaimed slamming his fist onto the wall in front of Nick causing people to jump back a little including Joe and Stella. "Tell me the truth or so help me God." Kevin threatened him.
"Why do you want to know huh? Why do you want to suffer yourself to know? Is it because you know she will pick me?" Nick stated closing into Kevin.
"You listen here Nick." Kevin said angrily while grabbing Nick's collar and slamming him to the wall. "Macy is my girlfriend. She already picked me not you."
"It's just a matter of time Kevin." Nick provoked him.
"For crying out loud Nick! Just say it!" Kevin shouted.
"FINE! I AM IN LOVE WITH MACY MISA!" Nick shouted shoving Kevin off him.
"Happy?" Nick asked cynically.
"Ecstatic." Kevin said bitterly.
"Come on guys we are in a hospital." Joe said reasoning them.
"You guys are in front of Macy's room." Stella said in disbelief. Never had she thought the day that Kevin would be so angry he would result to violence would ever come unless there was an apocalypse… close enough.
"I'm out of here." Nick said throwing his hands in the air.
"Yeah that's a smart idea." Kevin pointed out.
AN: Hope you guys liked this one-shot. I'm quite proud of it. Hope you review. Till next time x
