A/N: I'm sorry it took me a while to update, but I was busy with moving and a new job. But here's a new chapter! And thanks for sticking around and for the reviews!
Chapter Ten 'Everybody's Hurt'
The room was dark and quiet. The only sound that broke the silence was Caitlin's breathing and now and then a bleep from the machine that was attached to her body. The blond, small girl sat next to the bed, holding Caitlin's hand. The door softly opens and a nurse entered.
"You should go home. Try to get some sleep," she said softly, laying a hand on Nikki's shoulder.
"We'll call if something changes, okay?" The voice of Caitlin's mum came out of the dark, from the other side of the bed.
"Okay."
Nikki stood up and quickly pressed a kiss on Caitlin's temple.
"I love you," she whispered and left the room. When she passed the waiting room, a blonde girl in a cheerleaders outfit stood up.
"Nikki, wait." Nikki turned and watched Quinn coming towards her. "How is she?" Quinn asked concerned and glanced up at the broken girl.
"She's still unconscious," Nikki said and a small sob escaped her throat.
"I'm so sorry. Can I do anything?" the cheerleader asked.
"Just, leave me alone."
Nikki walked passed her, into the cold night air. She couldn't handle Quinn right now, not now her friend, her everything laid in a coma. Caitlin's parents had finally told her why Caitlin was having more episodes, she had an aneurysm which was inoperable. There was nothing the doctors could do. After all, her sixth sense had worked, had told her something was terribly wrong. Tears streamed down her face, she felt so alone.
"Nikki?"
The small, blonde girl looked up and saw someone standing in front of her. Because of her tears her sight was blurry, but she thought it was Santana.
"You okay?"
The person approach and now Nikki could see it was Santana. Nikki nodded and wiped away the tears.
"You sure?" Santana asked again concerned.
"Yes. Just tired," Nikki said bravely, she didn't want Santana to see her weakness.
"Shall I walk you home?" Nikki nodded and together they walked down the streets.
"How is Caitlin?" Santana asked softly.
"She's in a coma right now."
Nikki swallowed hard, she just couldn't believe it.
"I'm sorry." Santana wrapped her arm around the small girl.
"Thanks."
They stopped in front of a house, Nikki glanced up at Santana.
"You're going to be okay?" Santana asked concerned.
"Yeah. Thanks, San."
The tall Latina smiled friendly at Nikki. "Anytime. Call me if you need me." Nikki nodded and Santana left. She realized suddenly how nice Santana was and quietly she thanked her for that. Nikki turned and unlocked the door. She stepped into the dark house and closed the door behind her.
Will laid down the phone, he just talked to Caitlin's mum. Caitlin was still in a coma and if she didn't came out soon, it wouldn't be a good sign. He massaged his temple, he felt an upcoming head ache. He reached for the phone again to call Nikki to make sure she was okay when the door of his office opened and Emma appeared.
"Hey, here are you hiding," she said and closed the door.
"Didn't feel like facing Sue today," he said, feeling suddenly tired.
"I know. Have you heard anything from Caitlin?" she asked him concerned.
"She's in a coma and she has to come out of it quickly, or it won't end well," he told her.
"I'm sorry, Will. I really am."
Emma walked over to him to give him a hug. Suddenly the door of his office slammed open and Courtney appeared in the doorway.
"Will, what happened?"
A little awkward, Emma backed up and watched the woman in the doorway. Will rose to his feet and walked to the woman.
"Courtney." Surprised he took her in, she looked really stressed and concerned. "Emma, would you mind?" He had turned to face Emma and send her a pleading glance.
"Of course. Keep me posted."
Quickly Emma exited Will's office, closing the door behind her. She couldn't help but glare inside to see Will gesture Courtney to sit down.
"Caitlin had another episode, pretty bad this time." He sat on the edge of his desk, his arms folded in front of his chest. "Her mum just told me Caitlin has an aneurysm in her head, which is inoperable. That's why she has these episodes," he continued, his eyes locked on the woman in front of him.
"O God. How's Nikki?" Courtney glanced up, her eyes were wet. He glanced away from her, he needed a second to control his emotions.
"To be honest, I haven't spoken to her yet. She left in a hurry yesterday. I was just about to call her," he said, feeling bad he hadn't contacted her earlier. He should have been there for her last night. He looked up at Courtney again and saw she was crying. Comforting, he laid a hand on her shoulder.
"Hey, she's going to pull through. She's though," he said and kneeled down next to her.
"I hope so." He wrapped his other arm around her and hoped, no prayed, he would be right.
Nikki didn't feel like going to school, but Caitlin's mum had insisted, with the promise she would call if something would change. She said it would be a good distraction, but Nikki didn't want distraction, she wanted Caitlin. So Nikki had went out and now she stood in front of the school. She looked at it and wanted to turn around and run to the hospital. She knew she couldn't do that.
"Hey, I hadn't expect you here today." She glanced up and saw Puck standing next to her. She shrugged and looked back at the school. "I know how you're feeling," he said and placed a hand on her shoulder. "We all know, we all care about her," he continued.
"I know. Thanks, Puck." They walked up to the school.
"I'll be your guard today. If anyone is annoying you, I'll give him a special treatment," he said.
"Like what?"
"I know the dumpster isn't full yet," he mocked.
That made Nikki grin and together they walked into the school. Soon they got company from the entire Glee club. At her locker she turned to face them and grinned.
"What?" Sam asked confused of why she was grinning.
"You guys are great. All of you." She glanced over at Quinn, who just nodded. "But, I have to go to chem." She picked up her books and closed her locker.
"So am I, so I'll join you."
Kurt slid his arm through hers and led her away. The other Glee kids made their way to their own classes, except for Quinn. She picked up her books out of her locker and followed Kurt and Nikki to chem.
"We should do something for Nikki," Rachel thought out loud. She, Finn, Santana, Brittany and Mercedes were in their home room for their homework.
"Like what, manhands?" Santana asked bitchy, she knew there wasn't much they could do.
"Maybe we can sing to her," Brittany opted.
"That's a good idea," Finn agreed. He was pretty shaken up after yesterday, he had never seen someone who had an epileptic episode and it had scared the hell out of him.
"I don't know if she's in the mood," Santana hesitated, think of how broken Nikki was right now, although Nikki hadn't admitted, Santana knew.
"And maybe it'll cheer her up a little and she knows we're there for her," Mercedes argued. Santana nodded slightly, not completely convinced.
"I think I have something we can sing." Surprised the girls looked at Finn, who turned slightly red. "I…I just burrowed you're Ipod, Rach, and found a song," he stumbled, turning a little more red.
"It's fine, Finn," Rachel smiled at him and saw what song he had in mind. "That's a great song," she said and gave him a kiss.
"Get a room you two," Santana scowled and Mercedes chuckled.
"Jealous much?" she mocked the Latina. Santana send her a glare and under the table found Brittany's hand.
Chemistry ended and to Nikki's surprise, it had distracted her for a good hour. But now she wondered out of the classroom, with Kurt beside her, her mind flew back to Caitlin.
"Come, this way."
Kurt led her through the school.
"But, math is that way," she protested and glanced up at Kurt. When she did, she saw Quinn walking behind them.
"I know. We're not going to math," Kurt said and smiled at her, though it was a sad smile. He led her to the choir room, where the others were waiting for her. She said down and looked at them expectantly.
"What…" she started, but Rachel shut her up.
"We just wanted to let you know you're not alone in your grief and pain." She nodded to Brad and he set in.
The world is changing Hold on, we can make it t Hopeless to describe the way I feel for you Hold on, we can make it through the fight Don't go far
The time is spinning fast
It's so amazing how you came into my life
I know it seems all hope is gone
I know you feel you can't be strong
And once again the story ends with you and I
Any time you feel like you just can't go on
Just hold on to my love and you'll never be alone
And my love, I'm forever by your side
And you know, if you should ever call my name
I'll be right there
And you'll never be alone
No matter how I try, words would never do
I looked into your eyes to find
As long as love is alive
There ain't nothing we can't make it through
Any time or if only for a while, don't worry
Make a wish I'll be there to see you smile
And my love, I'm forever by your side
And you know, if you should ever call my name
I'll be right there
And you'll never be alone
I'm by your side
I will be there for you so don't you worry
And you know
I'll be there
Never be alone
Hold on, we can make it through the fight
And my love, I'm foreve r by your side
And you know, if you should ever call my name
I'll be right there
And you'll never be alone
~Anastacia – You'll Never Be Alone~
With tears in her eyes Nikki had listened to the song and got embraced by her friends.
"Thank you all."
She smiled at them and caught Quinn's glance. She knew they had to talk, but not now. The door of the choir room opened and mister Schue and miss Jason entered the class room.
"Guys, I need to talk to Nikki," he said, making everyone up. Surprised at the presence of miss Jason, Nikki rose to her feet.
"Miss Jason, what…"
"Nikki, can we talk to you outside?" mister Schue asked quietly. Nikki nodded and followed him and miss Jason outside. Now she looked closer, mister Schue looked upset.
"Mister S, what's going on?" she asked and shot glances to miss Jason as well. Mister Schue took a deep breath, he looked like he was about to cry.
"It's Caitlin," he started, watching Nikki carefully. "You know she's in a coma and of the aneurysm. She…The aneurysm blown and… she died."
In a pure, overwhelming of a lot of emotions, Nikki just stared at mister Schue for seconds. "No. No! No, this is a sick joke! A sick joke!" She started walking away and turned halfway around to run away. Suddenly the door flew open en Quinn ran out. She caught Nikki in a tight embrace and Nikki broke down. She fell through her legs and Quinn made sure she didn't fell too hard on the concrete. Everything from the past twenty four hours came out. She had lost her. She had lost her best friend. She had lost the love of her life…