The doctors came in and stitched Joanna's cut up quickly while she slept. Cordelia had returned the clipboard with her information and apologized to the desk attendant for yelling earlier. Misty was still in a worried state and Cordelia felt a small pull towards the woman at seeing how much she cared for her daughter.
"Misty?" The wild blonde looked over at her, "All of that is her blood right? You're not hurt are you?" Misty furrowed her eyebrows and Cordelia gestured to her shirt. The blonde looked down and scrunched her face up.
"I didn't even notice," Cordelia almost laughed at the girl. She'd been a little out of it since she'd arrived, "No, I'm fine. I guess it's all hers," She then looked back to the girl in the bed and shook her head at herself, "I'm so sorry."
"What did I tell you after the third time you said that? Quit apologizing. She's okay. She's going to be as good as new in just a week when the stitches come out. This is not your fault," Misty nodded after a moment, "Don't you have an early class tomorrow?" Misty nodded and didn't look up at her, "Mist, it's getting late."
The wild blonde scrunched her face up, "I just wanted to.. I don't know," She gestured to Joanna and Cordelia nodded.
"I'll keep you updated I promise," Misty looked unsure, "Misty, you have to think about your education too. I know you love my daughter but she's fine right now," The wild blonde finally nodded and turned to face Cordelia.
"You'll text me updates?" The girl grinned cheekily at her and Cordelia rolled her eyes playfully and nodded, "Promise?"
"I promise. Do you want me to seal it with a pinky like Joanna makes me do?" Misty laughed and held her pinky out. Cordelia giggled and linked hers with Misty's. She looked at the girl and slid her hand so she was holding the girl's and squeezed gently, "Thank you, Misty," Was said sincerely and Misty nodded after a moment.
"Good night."
"Good night."
oooOOooOOooo
Misty: How is she?
Cordelia almost laughed out loud but didn't want to wake Joanna.
Cordelia: You left two minutes ago. What'd you do? Text as soon as you got to your car?
Misty: Maybe?
Cordelia; She's fine. She's still sleeping and they're going to discharge her within the hour as long as nothing else comes up.
Misty: I'm still so sorry.
Cordelia: Misty Day, if you apologize again, I'm going to invite you over and make you play dress up and make overs for hours with her.
Misty: Wait, I get to come back?
Cordelia did laugh then and rolled her eyes good naturedly at the girl.
Cordelia: Are you kidding? You did everything that I would have done tonight. You stayed (mostly) calm and you got her here. You've got a job with us any time you want it.
Misty: Thanks. Please tell her I'm sorry?
Cordelia: She's not going to blame you, but I will. Now please drive back to your dorm and no texting until you're done driving?
Misty: Yes ma'am.
oooOOooOOooo
Misty was looking at her phone when she walked into her dorm building. She completely missed all of the strange looks she got and took the elevator up to her floor. She stepped into her room, dropped her bag and keys, and finally looked at her roommate who was staring at her wide eyed.
"What?" Madison looked at her blankly for a moment before shaking her head.
"What the hell happened, Misty?" The blonde looked down and sighed.
"Oh yeah. I probably should have changed or something," The wild blonde started gathering her clothes so she could go shower, "Joanna was runnin' down the hallway and I was chasin' her and she slipped and hit her head in the bathroom. Busted it wide open and there was blood everywhere. It's all hers. Not mine," Madison nodded as Misty moved around the room.
"And her mother said?" Misty shrugged.
"She's okay. I kept apologizin' and she kept tellin' me not to. I feel so bad but I dunno. She made me feel better?" Misty realized too late what she'd said and wrinkled her nose up as she looked at her roommate's huge smile.
"And just what did she do, Miss Day?" Misty rolled her eyes and sighed figuring she'd tell her now rather than accidently do it later.
"She… Hugged me?" Misty blushed and looked at her feet and failed to see Madison's amused face.
"You're this excited over a hug? You're so over the moon for this woman," Misty growled at her playfully and Madison rolled her eyes, "Does she know?"
"Of course she doesn't!" Madison raised her eyebrow at the wild blonde, "I mean.. I haven't told her or anything."
"It's pretty obvious, babe," Was said as Misty stepped into the bathroom.
oooOOooOOooo
Misty: Is she okay?
Cordelia: She's fine. I just got her home and she's sleeping. She woke up and promptly asked me where you were so she could apologize for running in the house.
Misty giggled and grinned at the text.
Misty: It's not her fault. Did you apologize for me?
Cordelia: You two are just one big apologizing mess. Yes I did and she got all upset and said it wasn't your fault just like I did. Can we all agree to stop apologizing now?
Misty: Sorry.
Cordelia: OMG.
Misty: I couldn't resist. I'm finished. I scared quite a few people on campus with all my bloodiness.
Cordelia: I'm sure you did. That was quite a sight. It's a wonder the desk attendant at the hospital didn't freak out when she saw you two.
Misty: She kind of did when she finally looked up.
Cordelia: I bet. Well, I'm headed to bed. Good night. Sweet dreams, darling.
Misty looked at that text for far longer than she would ever admit to anyone. It was just a term of endearment. It didn't mean anything.. Right? She probably called everyone little pet names. At least, that's what she told herself as she drifted off to sleep with a smile permanently etched onto her face.
