Chapter eleven: Bright Lights
Disclaimer: Not mine
POV: Alec
The ball hit the side of my face causing me to fall to the ground in shook; I'd been too busy worrying about Magnus to notice that ball coming. It had been almost week now that Magnus had been in Acoma and he wasn't showing any signs of waking up.
"Get your head in the game Lightwood!" Mr. Starkweather yelled at me, thankfully there was only three minutes left of the game. As soon as we were allowed to leave for home I was out the door. At home I quickly showered, changed clothes and then headed to the hospital to cheek on Magnus.
When I got there I saw a lady sitting by on a chair by Magnus, she had long black hair with silver streaks. I knocked on the door and was met by startled hazel eyes, she put down the book she was reading and gestured for me to come in.
"Sorry I didn't mean to startle you, I'm Alec; one of Magnus's best friends" I told her and she smiled.
"I've heard of you" she said; seeing my confused expression she laughed. "Magnus wouldn't stop talking about you, he's very keen on you" she said, looking me over.
"Has his condition changed?" I asked; fearing the answer, she shook her head and pulled out a chair for me to sit on.
"He's still just… still" she said looking at Magnus sadly "I should properly introduce myself shouldn't I?" the lady asked, smiling again.
"Umm yes please, it's kind of awkward talking to someone I don't know the name of" I muttered; feeling my checks heating up bright red.
"I'm Emi Yokokawa, Magnus's social worker" she said, then seeing the surprised look on my face she sighed. "Of course he didn't say anything about him being in foster care, he's gonna be totally pissed at me when he wakes up" she said sounding worried.
"Well he is a very reserved person" I said and she nodded; agreeing with me. "He always avoids the topic of family or his past" I added.
"Well that's one way to put it I guess" she sighed "it was nice to meet you but I have to go" she said grabbing her bag and opening the door; she paused in mid action. "Please stop him from doing something like this again, he just doesn't believe he's worth it" she said walking out the door.
I sat there, trying to understand what Emi had said until my phone rang; when I checked my phone I saw Izzy's photo name pop up.
"Hello Izzy" I said; holding Magnus's hand, his hand was smooth like he moisturized often.
"Where are you?" she asked sounding worried, I sighed.
"I told you that I was going to visit Magnus" I replied; already annoyed at this conversation.
"Whatever, are you coming to the dance?" she asked with obvious impatience in her tone. Right, the dance! I'd completely forgotten about it.
"Umm no but I hope you have fun" I said feeling guilty, I had promised her I would come but it didn't feel right going without Magnus.
"I thought you'd say that" she sighed "well I need to head over now, I hope Magnus is ok" she added before hanging up.
I stayed beside Magnus for another ten minutes before I decided it was time to leave when out the corner of my eye I saw Magnus flex his fingers. I rushed over and took Magnus's hand in mine.
"Magnus please wake up your ok and safe, please wake up" I begged him. I heard some rustling as if someone was moving, looking to the side I saw Magnus move his head a little bit. I pressed the button to alert the nurse's that he was awake and turned my attention back to Magnus. He was looking at me with a confused look on his face.
"Alec?" he asked; his voice dry and hoarse, I got up and poured him a glass of water which he drank down eagerly. At last some nurse's came in and sat Magnus up against the wall, he coughed but then just looked around confused at why he was here.
"What happened?" he asked as the Nurses checked his blood pressure.
"You overdosed on sleeping pills and put yourself into Acoma" One of the nurses replied.
"How long have I been out?" Magnus asked, looking at me
"A week, the dance is tonight" I told him, he cursed but calmed down when the nurses told him too.
"How are you feeling?" I asked him and he smiled weakly
"I'm okay, but why are you here?" He replied sounding amazed.
"Because" I said taking a deep breath "I was worried about you because… I like you" I confessed, Magnus looked shocked and he was about to answer when the heart monitor started beeping. The last thing I saw before I was rushed out of the room was Magnus's panicked face and nurse's rushing around him.
