Sorry I have taken a little longer then planned to post a new chapter, typing with one hand is a hard accomplishment and thanks to an injury that is what I am left doing lol. I am so beyond pleased with the amount of reviews I am receiving it makes me very happy to see so many people are connecting well with this story. As I have typed in the past I love the JELSA pairing and if anyone has requests or ideas don't hesitate to private message me! Alrighty with that out there now onto the thank yous!
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FALLING DOWN IS A PART OF LIFE, GETTING BACK UP IS LIVING
"Jack is down and into the wall! To much speed and power and he lost control of the landing. Ladies and gentlemen he is not moving, paramedics are out on the ice…this doesn't look good for the young skater", a growl of frustration followed as a remote soared through the air and struck the wall. Jack looked around the hospital room, he had been moved to his home hospital for observation do to him slamming his skull against the rink wall.
Never skate when your distracted. And that was exactly what he had done out on that ice. He started out thinking of his character and how he was alone and searching desperately but then his mind had found what he was truly looking for. Elsa. The next thing he felt was anger towards Pitch, towards himself and as he set up for his jump he knew he was in trouble. Memories of on the ice filled his mind as he winced and touched the bandage on his head.
"Jackson, can you hear me?", when his eyes opened he was looking up at Michael Darling, the rink's main paramedic.
"What happened?", he mumbled while trying to sit up. Michael placed a hand on his shoulder to stop him.
"You have a head wound stay flat till we know more alright?", as Michael turned to his fellow worker Jack reached up and touched his temple, with a wince he pulled back his hand and was shocked to find blood.
"Well that blows", he growled as pain started to bloom throughout his body and his vision began to blur. He could hear Michael call to him again, felt hands on him, but he couldn't stay awake.
"Jack? You awake honey?", looking to the door he smiled as his mother poked her head in.
"Hi mom, where's Soph?", she opened the door wide and his sister smiled as she wheeled into his room.
"Hey loser", she smiled brightly, her blue eyes shining.
"Hey brat", the bond with his sister was strong. He loved her dearly and did everything in his power to keep her safe from those who would pick on her. At the age of three Sophia decided she was going to be a ballerina, their mother put her in classes and bought her all the Pointe shoes and tutus needed. She was a protégée, just like her big brother. But when she was seven Sophie was riding her bike down the sidewalk when a neighbor was backing out of his driveway, he never saw her. The result left Sophie in a wheelchair, her dreams of dancing shattered. But she didn't break like most would. Instead she rose like a phoenix and became dedicated to show that her handicap did not make her any different from others.
"How you feeling?", with a sigh he looked over at the remote on the floor. "That good?", she rolled to his side and pulled a small bouquet of flowers from her bag on the handle of her chair.
"Flowers really?", he rolled his eyes.
"Stuff it. They will make you feel better", he chuckled but the laughter died as the Doctor peered in.
"Doctor Porter", his mother greeted the elderly man who smiled in a friendly manner.
"Hello Mrs. Overland. How are we feeling Jack?", he looked to his sister as she giggled.
"Been better…..what's the good news?", the good Doctor walked to his bed and pulled up a chart. While he flipped through it Jack couldn't help but cross his fingers nervously.
"Well good news is you didn't fracture your skull…besides the concussion there is a hairline fracture in your left wrist, no doubt when you tried to catch your fall and you managed to twist your right ankle pretty badly. Im going to keep you for observation one more day and then you will be free to go home and take some time before I have you meet with the physical therapist.".
"Physical Therapist? When can I skate again?", Doctor Porter shot him a look.
"Jack your lucky your not in a cast. That wrist is going to be wrapped and slinged, your ankle will be wrapped as well, and you are going to be on crutches for at least four weeks.", shifting on the bed Jjack winced but pushed it down as he looked to his Doctor.
"How long?".
"Jack", he shot a look at his mother who fell silent.
"How long Doc?".
"Four to six weeks of resting coupled with six weeks of physical therapy and your ankle will be able to sustain minimal training but that wrist is going to need a few months to heal up. Your looking at almost a year before your back to competition standards.", shaking his head he looked to his mother once again.
"That cant be right. Can I ask for a second opinion?"
"Jack!", his mother almost hissed making him shrug.
"It's alright he has the right to ask for such things, but please Jack take my words more seriously. The damage done by your fall could have been much worst. Rest up and get back on that ice, we are all routing for you to make Olympic.", the Doctor's words made him snort.
"If im out for the rest of this year Im not gunna see that ice", which was true. He no doubt didn't place at the Open and being unable to compete at worlds meant there was no way he would make qualifiers for the US team.
"Your what sixteen now?', he nodded, 'There is plenty of time Jack.". He watched Doctor Porter leave the room before looking at Sophie.
"Maybe next time?", she smiled at him and nodded.
"Your still an awesome loser", with a chuckle he looked down at his wrapped wrist. The recovery phase would be long but he would not be gone from the ice forever.
"That kids room is like ice, I need gloves just to go in and bring him his meals or to check his stats", a nurse complained as Elsa approached the desk. Another nurse nodded in understanding as she looked over a chart.
"He'll catch a cold in that temperature".
"He likes the cold cause he is a figure skater, we're used to it", they both looked at her as she chewed her bottom lip.
"Im sorry honey visiting hours are closed, only family allowed", the nurse who was rubbing her hands together spoke up. Elsa looked at white two white roses she brought and smiled sweetly before reaching up and pulling off a black beanie with silver accents.
"Im sorry my name is Sophie, im Jack's sister", the nurse in front of her glanced down at a paper and nodded to her co-worker.
"Sorry bout that, it says here you vivisted earlier today?".
"Yeah…he's my big brother. Im just worried", with a shrug she watched the charts nurse nod with a sympathetic smile.
"You have an hour or so, young thing like you shouldn't be out this late", with an understanding nod she turned around and headed down the hall but paused when she realized she didn't know what room he was in.
"You alright?', turning to see the cold nurse she smiled.
"Hospitals just freak me out…especially at night", rubbing her arm the nurse came out from behind the desk.
"Ill walk with you", it was only a few short minutes before she was standing along outside of Jack's room. Reaching for the door knob she paused as if considering just leaving but as she pulled her hand back a loud crash and mumbled words made her push into the room.
There on the floor lay Jack, his face contorted in pain as he pushed a stool away from him with a curse. Acting on instinct she closed the door, the flowers she brought now lay forgotten on the floor as she rushed to Jack. The shocked look on his face didn't stop her as she helped him to get up off the cool floor. A blush painted her cheeks as she realized his only form of clothing was a pair of grey sweat pants which rested dangerously low on his hips. Once he was sitting safely on the edge of his bed she stepped away from him and played with the hem of her jacket.
"You came to see me", it wasnt a question but she nodded anyway.
"I saw your accident…how are you?", she watched him run a hand through his unruly white hair before he took in a slow breath. She couldn't help but watch his chest expand from the breath and the way his shoulders sagged slightly as if in defeat.
"Handicapped, doc says it could take up to a year for me to compete again", the anger and disappointment in his voice did not surprise her but the way he looked at her made her pause. "Elsa-".
"Don't…please don't. I came to see if you were alright and to give you these', she set the flowers on his night stand, 'And this". She held out the beanie he had used to distract Hans with so long ago. As she stretched her hand out to give him the hat she gasped when he took it and tossed it on the bed before his other hand grabbed her wrist and pulled her to him as he rose off the bed. His arms locked around her and his face turned into her neck as he inhaled deeply.
"I have missed you Elsa", his voice was a smooth rumble and Elsa had to fight the urge to wrap her arms around him. "I feel like you're the only person that can see me".
"Jack", her voice shook slightly, making him pull back to look at her.
"I hurt you…after I promised to protect you. Im sorry Elsa", his hands ran down her arms till they found hers and held on. Easing him self back down onto the bed he lifted sad eyes to look up at her.
"Hans told me about the deal", it came out before she could stop it. Jack's eyes darkened as he looked away from her for a moment as if to process what she had said. "I didn't want to believe him but when I heard you talking to Pitch…", she trailed off as tears filled her eyes and threatened to fall.
"Why are you here Elsa?". It was a fantastic question, but she didn't have an answer.
"I don't know", he pulled her hands which made her step towards him and as she stood there between his knees he slowly wrapped his arms around her and hid his face against her stomach, causing his back to hunch slightly. Not sure what to make of his actions she set one hand on his shoulder while the other smoothed over his hair.
"I always hated Hans.", a yawn escaped him and Elsa smiled as she looked down at him. She couldn't help but want to be close to him, to want his attention on only her. Glancing at the clock she felt a slight moment of panic as she realized she would soon have to leave.
"I cant stay much longer", he pulled his head back to peer at the clock as well. She watched as a few things passed through his expressive eyes. First there was what appeared to be raw hatred for the time keeper, then acceptance, and finally confusion.
"Wait visiting hours are over, how did you?".
"I told them I was your sister", the look of shock was quickly replaced by humor as he threw his head back and laughed. Watching the way his muscles tensed and relaxed Elsa blushed and averted her eyes, suddenly feeling shy again.
"For some one who has pretended I was invisible for the last few months you sure did go to a lot of trouble to see me", his eyes now held a sort of calm.
"This doesn't change anything Jack, I only wanted to make sure you were alright", pulling back from him she started for the door.
"What do I have to do to make this right?", she paused with her hand on the door handle and sighed softly.
"Learn how to thaw a frozen heart", she whispered before opening the door and slipping out.
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