OMG I'M SO PISSED RN! I WAS ALMOST DONE WITH THIS CHAPTER AND THEN MY WORD THINGY CRASHED AND I HAD TO START ALL OVER! I hope this chapter is worth me almost throwing my laptop out the window -,-
I'm on a roll, though! I keep getting inspiration for this fic! I really hope you like reading this as much as I love writing it! This chapter will be in Scorpius' PoV. I believe that he can hear what people say to him and now you get to see how he thinks about this whole situation.
Enjoy!
Chapter 9
I hated this.
I hated being in this situation.
People coming in and talking to me, while I can't answer back or move at all. It's killing me.
For example, when Levy came to me. I just wanted to cover my ears or run away, but no, I was in a coma and I couldn't move. And so I had to endure her menacing words.
"Hello, Malfoy, it's me, Danni," I'd heard her whisper.
"You know, I think Albus is over you. At least, he never talks about you anymore and he acts like he doesn't even know you." I didn't believe her. Albus had come to visit me a couple of times, so I knew she was lying.
It was as if she could read my thoughts, as she continued in the same cruel whisper: "I know, I know, he comes to visit you often, but he only does that because he doesn't want Madam Valderrama to get angry at him for leaving you behind like this. He's told me everything. He hates you, Malfoy. I can't blame him, either. I wouldn't want to be friends with you if I would get 10 million Galleons. Look at you. You're a sinner. You're a worthless, pathetic excuse of a human being. I know what I would do if I were you." She chuckled.
I heard her stand and leave without another word. If I could, I would cry right now. But since I can't move, I had to keep it all bottled up. What if it was true? What if Albus really hated me?
Weasley came here once, too. She told me she was told to tell Albus about my current status but that she couldn't. She didn't have the heart to tell him this, not while he was so happy. This actually convinced me that Levy was lying. Albus didn't hate me. Of course he didn't.
Another conversation which made Scorpius cheer up a lot, was the one where Ricky came to apologize.
I had just woken up from my slumber, when I heard footsteps walk up to my bedside and someone sitting down.
The person sighed.
"Scorpius…"
I immediately tensed up when I heard Ricky's voice. I didn't want him to mock me or anything while I was in this situation.
I listened carefully, and was surprised when he continued to speak in a sad, calm and – this surprised me the most – regretful voice.
"Merlin, Scorpius, I am so, so incredibly sorry for what I've done to you. It's inhumane! I am really sorry. I hope you'll forgive me. Albus said you're going to wake up soon, so you still have time to think about this, if you even hear this. It was wrong of me to do this. Albus forgave me, and I hope you can, too, so you, Albus, Rose and me can be friends. I really hope so."
I was speechless (even in my conscience). I didn't know what to think. He actually apologized. Of course I would like to forgive him. I would love for us to be friends, but I'm not sure if I can trust him. I mean, he is still friends with Damon. He could just walk back over to his side and we would be back where we started.
I heard Ricky sigh again and stand up. He then sat back down.
"Listen, I suppose I ought to tell you why I did what I did. I am emotionally very weak and very easily intimidated. Damon used this to his advantage. He made me do all this horrible stuff to you, otherwise he would tell everyone about something I'd done. Still do, occasionally. There's another reason, but I'm not sure I can tell you. I mean, of course I can trust you, but just to be sure. Anyway, after Albus was kicked off the Quidditch team by Damon, I lost it. I stood up to Damon, something which I never thought I'd do. I quit the team. Now, before you start asking, Albus was put back on, but I walked away. I also told Albus I was going to Vector's office first thing tomorrow morning, tell her about all the shit we've done to you, but on my way here, I was attacked and Damon gave me a few punches and I don't plan on going anymore. I'm really sorry, but I just can't. I'm too scared. Of course Albus already told Vector about what we'd done, but she will only punish us once I confirm the story. And I don't want to lose Damon. As stupid as it sounds, I can't lose him. I'm really sorry."
He now stood up, ran a hand through my hair, and walked away.
I heard him sniffle on the way out.
That had been such an amazing and depressing conversation. On one hand I was really glad he apologized, and by now I had decided to accept his apology and decided to try and be friends with him, but on the other hand, he didn't want to go and tell on Damon. I suppose that was okay. It made sense. Damon could be very intimidating, I had experienced that a few times myself, as well. I also wondered what the thing was that Damon used to blackmail Ricky and what the other reason was why he didn't want to go to Professor Vector.
What, can't I be curious?
My favorite visitor was, undoubtedly, Albus, though.
Whenever he came my heart skipped a beat. Not only did I now know he still cared, I also knew he saw me as so important, he would take time to come and see me.
One time, he came and told me I meant a lot to me. That made me so happy. I really wanted to make him happy! I felt it was like my personal mission. He also made it his mission to make me happy. We made each other happy. I guess that made sense.
Albus…
He really means a lot to me.
I don't know how, but he made it possible for me to be happy again. He made me smile in a way no one else could. Except for Lizzy, but that was in the past.
I now had Albus…
For a reason I didn't know, my heart began beating faster and I got all warm and comfortable when thinking about Albus.
My arm itched.
Damn it, I haven't cut in a while. I suppose that's a good thing, though. I needed to stop anyway. I promised Albus.
I sighed. What I wouldn't give to wake up and be able to leave this bed! I wanted to go back to classes, wanted to work on my friendship with Ricky, wanted to become friends with Rose and wanted to stand up to Damon and Levy (I know I was never going to do that, but hey, a boy can dream, right?).
Most of all, though, I wanted to be able to talk to Albus again!
I screamed.
Wait… screamed?
I screamed!
I have woken up!
I sat up, rubbing my eyes so I could see straight again and saw Madam Valderrama running up to me.
"My dear boy! You've woken up! You really have! Oh my, I was so worried!"
"Where is Albus?" I croaked. My voice was all raspy because it hadn't been used in a long time.
Madam Valderrama smiled. "I will call for him in just a minute. First I need to check on you."
I finally woke up, I thought.
He's awake! I actually last-minute decided to wake him up now, so that's why it looks a bit messed up. I apologize. Did you all find it interesting to read what was going on in Scorpius' mind?
See y'all later!
