"Good. I can't believe that today even happened, can you?"
"No. Not at all."
that moment I grabbed my phone, which was on a nightstand, separating me and Musa's beds. I guess Daddy brought my phone when the stitches were in.
I flipped my keyboard out and the light shown my background picture. Me and Brandon. The picture was taken by Musa, of course, we were holding hands and she had to take it. I had to check my text messages from him. No new ones. I guess it's true. All of that was reality. The door cracked open and a streak of light strained my eyes.
"Good thing you're awake you two. Come here." it was Margret. We followed instructions and proceeded behind her into the boys room. The monitor was running again... no. This can't be true. Can it?
"Both of their hearts somehow started to beat again. This is a miracle!"
"M-Musa. Musa? Musa! I can't believe it!" I exclaimed and hugged her, and again she was a statue
"You've got to be kidding me! Riven! He's alive? He has a chance to live?!" Margret nodded and we screamed, probably waking all of the undead up, but we didn't give a crap. He's alive! He's alive! Again, I had to pinch myself to make sure it wasn't a dream. It wasn't!
I blinked and unbelievably, Riven moved and it made Musa flip. She was excited and ran over to his bed
"It'll be okay," she cooed him, "we'll be together again. I love you." and she kissed his nose. The gleam in her eyes meant she was serious.
I just kept my eyes glued on two things, my vision switched back and forth to both: the happy couple and my Brandon. I wanted to know if he was okay, gosh Brandon just move. Maybe talk, get up, something! Just show me you're fine...
"Nurse Margret?" I asked innocently
"Yes sweetie?"
"Do you have the time?" I yawned, I was exhausted, but I'm not going anywhere until I know Brandon's alright
"2:36 a.m."
"Wow, it's late!"
"You two should really head back-"
"No! I'm not leaving, I can't."
"Well suit yourself, girls. I'll leave you alone." and she walked out of the door, slowly closing it so the noise wouldn't echo.
Musa directly looked in my eyes and teared up.
"I knew this couldn't be real, because they're with us now, Stel"
I nodded, "I know, Muse. I know." we both stared at the boys and Riven sat up. He blinked a couple of times, he looked directly at Musa, who's smile was big enough to break her jaw. He jumped in excitement and squeezed her in a bear hug. Tears of joy ran down her face and dropped off her chin.
"I thought you were... were-"
"You don't even have to say it, Muse! I'm here. Wait, what about our other plan?" Wow, Musa was right. They wouldn't give up on us. They'd die to be with us!
"Forget about it, just forget about it! All that matters is that you're alive, Riven!"
"But your dad-"
"No, I think he's gained respect since he saw how upset I was, I think he noticed how much I was hurt without you there!"
He sighed in relief, "Thank goodness!" they came closer for a kiss. I felt pretty awkward, because I was just watching them, but that was really sweet. I turned around to give those two some privacy. This is a moment that makes me miss Brandon... I felt a warm, strong hand on my shoulder. I flipped back around to see Brandon smiling that gorgeous smile I was worried I'd never admire again.
"Hey, beautiful. Everything okay?" my mouth dropped.
"B-Brandon!" I stumbled over my words in excitement, "You're okay! Oh my gosh!" I pulled him in for a surprise, but firm kiss. This surprised him, because his eyes fluttered open. How do I know? I could just sense it, because a few seconds later, he pulled me closer. Dang this boy could kiss! I've missed out on this for years!
I broke away, catching my breath. I looked over his shoulder to see Musa, again, giving me a devilish grin. Rolling my eyes, I turned to face Brandon again and wrapped my arms around his neck and his wrapped around my waist.
"Well, I don't even have to ask you if you missed me!" he chuckled
I laughed, "I didn't even have to do that for you to know how much I missed you!"
"I know, but I'd take that little hint any time"
"I've so miss those stupid lines you say!" I giggled
"Wait, are you well enough to even stand? How?"
"You." I blushed at his cheesy comment.
I chuckled sightly, "Shut up."
Margret walked in, "Oh! You two seem to be doing a lot better! Well, it's 3:00, we may wanna call it a night!" I nodded, I was exhausted.
"Night, see you tomorrow. I love you." I kissed him on the cheek and he returned it by pecking my lips
"Goodnight Riven, love you." she began to walk off, but Riven grabbed her arm and spun her around to his direction.
"Night, Muse. I love you, too." he gave her a short, passionate kiss. We waved and headed back next door to our room.
"Musa?" I asked once we were laying back in our beds.
"Yeah?"
"Do you believe in miracles?"
"I do now..."
"Glad we're on the same page." We talked a little more, mostly complements about Brandon and Riven. Neither of us were paying attention to what I said about Brandon or she said about Riven, we were saying it out loud for our amusement. Not to long after that, we passed out. I had many nightmares about the crash that night, but a few dreams crossed my path, too.
I awoke to the sound of Margret cleaning up the little mess on the floor.
"Oh sorry, did I awake you?" she gasped
"No, no, it's fine. I needed to wake up anyways!" I yawned and stretched my arms out.
"She's a heavy sleeper!" Margret motioned over to Musa, snoring. Oh how I love my best friend!
"You have no idea!" she can't beat me with a pillow if she can't hear me...
"Shut up Stella!" she screamed warily and threw her pillow across the room and directly struck my face
"Nice shot," I rolled my eyes. Nurse Margret was giggling at our immaturity.
"Oh yeah, go visit those two boys! They're doing great, already awake and alive! Their injuries healed like I've never seen before! Though, they'll have to stay here a little longer, but you two are free this afternoon!"
"Thanks!" I got up and prepared myself for the public. I wore clothes Daddy brought by. I wore my grey American Eagle shirt, dark blue skinny jeans, and my black Toms. I curled my hair and clipped my bangs to the side. There! Ready! Musa got up and called behind me, "Wait your butt up! I'm coming, too!" I had to delay my trip until Musa was dressed to match me, but her top was red and her hair was down and straightened.
"Let's go!"
"Copier!" I teased. We always did the twin thing, we're just cute like that! We arrived at the front of the door. Musa was reaching for the door knob when I suddenly stopped her actions.
"Oh my goodness! My poor Brandon is in the hospital! Did that brat do this to you? Gosh, she's such bad luck!" I know that voice. Mitzi. The head cheerleader, but she was surly the ugliest! I hate that girl, even Brandon doesn't like her, and he says nothing bad about anyone! She's just that unattractive!
"What about Riven, Mitzi! Look at his poor soul! They should really get real girls like us!" Musa gritted her teeth, "Darcy..." she spit out. I barged in the door.
"What are you doing here, Bella!?" Mitzi said, not hiding the disgust in her voice
"Why are you flirting with my... my... Brandon?" I spat back, not sure how to label him. I couldn't say boyfriend yet.
"What do you mean your Brandon? Last time I checked he was single."
"Guess you haven't stalked him enough lately!" I glanced down at the boys peacefully sleeping. I thought Nurse Margret told me they were awake and alive. Oh, now I know what they're doing.
"Darcy, that means you too!"
"Plea-lease! You could never get Riven! After we broke up, he was heartbroken! He still loves me!"
"Number one, he broke up with you. Two, you were heartbroken, he went on with his life!" Oh, burned
"You don't know anything, Lusa!"
"It's Musa, stop playing dumb all the time, he's my... best friend."
"Whatever, come on Mitzi!" Mitzi idolized Darcy and her sisters, Icy and Stormy, for some reason.
They left and both of the guys jumped out of the beds.
"Are they gone?" Brandon suspiciously whispered.
I laughed humorously, "I... l-love... you!" I forced out in between my laughter. I found it hilarious to see how terrified he was of a little stalker! Okay, I understand how he's totally creeped out...
"Sorry, but both me and Brandon are stalked by those two, freaks." Riven stated, trying to cool Musa down, but she was still in heat.
"Just stay away from Darcy!" Musa commanded and Riven's hands raised up at chest level, signaling her to calm down.
I directly stared Brandon in the eyes,
"And you stay away from Mitzi!"
"No! You keep her away from me!" he giggled
"Oh, I'd love too! What a stalker..."
"Chill Stel, you know I don't like her so why are you freaking out?" I looked over to Musa and she shrugged her shoulders with an ounce of guilt in her eyes.
"I-I don't know..." I confessed
"Well calm down," and he kissed my forehead, but my eyes wouldn't meet his.
Tecna's P.O.V
We were all sitting in the same old desks in first period. Well at least one thing is the same. No one has really talked since the incident, but Timmy finally got the strength to ask me on a 'cheering up date' to get my mind off things. This made me happy when he told me it was a 'date!'
Though, nothing can bring the topic off my mind. They're dead. All the boys are tore up, but at least Flora and Helia are free from the hospital. I have to get used to her not owning a right hand anymore. She's having a lot of trouble writing and adjusting to doing things. Flora is much to sweet for anything like this to happen to her, but Helia is great support. Now, he's by her side protecting her, carrying her books, but the question is:
Is anyone really dating?
"Tecna?" Ms. Griselda called
"Here" and I went back to my own thing, then a note was set on my desk by Flora. In confusion, I stared at her, but she only shrugged. On the front of the college-ruled paper, was my name in neat cursive. It read:
Dear Tecna,
I know you probably don't want to hear from me because all of this is 'my fault,' but please bare with me! I am truly sorry, I've never wanted any of this to happen, I had thoughts, but they are just the creaking of a rusty gate coming into my mind! Promises, all promises! I miss my best friends! I messed up, believe me! Please, take this into consideration.
With All Love and Respect,
Bloom
I slowly closed the letter in shock. Wow. I know she's sorry, but two people are dead because of one simple little fight she started, but I guess she can't really be blamed.
I opened the rings in my binder and slipped a piece of paper out, then wrote:
Dear Bloom,
I understand that everything is out of line. Not everyday you see:
a fist fight between two sets of best friends, four kids running away in woods, going to the office, having a search party for your friends, one almost dies by contaminated water, her father thinks her crush is trying to kill her, two of their fathers won't let them date their best friends which is also their secret love, the plan they set up back fires, six people get hit by a drunk driver, they are all seriously injured, but their love life, who is dead! I know this can't be all your fault, but it all started with you! Eventually, you'll be forgiven, but right now I'm not so sure with it.
Sincerely,
Tecna
I examined where Ms. G was looking before I passed it over to Flora, who passed it to Aisha, who passed it to Nabu, to Sky, to Bloom.
She hesitated to open it, like she was afraid of what was written. Her eyes shut, and peeked when the letter was open. I blinked, but when I did a loud slap. Ms. Griselda had smacked Bloom's desk with the yardstick in her hand. Bloom was breathing heavily, guess that scared the heck out of her! Griselda picked up the paper, which was lying on the desk after Bloom threw it in the air.
"No passing notes in my classroom! Would you like me to read aloud?" Bloom quickly shook her head back and forth, but I nodded in delight. Musa and Stella have really rubbed off on me! Griselda gave me a blank look, but opened the paper and read it word-by-word.
Mitzi slammed her hands on her desk and stood up, "Brandon and Riven are not dead, idiots! I saw them earlier, they are perfectly fine and so are Bella and Lusa!" Flora's mouth dropped open.
"They... they are alive? They're alive!" Flora cheered, usually she would have clapped, but it would be a little complicated... poor thing.
"Shut it No Hand, I was talking to Bloom and Tecna!"
"Don't you dare talk to Flora like that!" Helia screamed, jumping out of his seat, and pointing to Mitzi. This was very illogical for Helia to be so aggressive!
"Mitzi! Report to Ms. Faragonda, now! Helia sit," she motioned to his seat. Helia pouted by crossing his arms, but that pout was wiped away when Flora thanked him with a kiss on the cheek.
"I'm fine, but thanks. It means a lot." she cooed
Timmy sighed out loud and glued his eyes onto his desk to proceed with his reading. What was wrong? I watched him with a frown.
"Now, let's continue with class , shall we?" she stated with slight annoyance in her voice.
School felt like it would never end! After, last period I met Timmy up at his car that he rewired with his own little cool touches! I knew there was a reason I liked him so much. Our dream was to become inventors together! T&T Service. I really liked the idea, and I'm pretty positive that we'd be able to fulfill our dream since we were the smartest in the school and nothing less than straight A+ students!
"Are you ready, Tecna?" he asked, adjusting his glasses
I grinned and nodded, then jumped in the passenger's seat. I made sure I had my seatbelt on and adjusted my seat as far from the air bag as possible.
"Are you okay, Tech?" he raised an eyebrow.
"Yes Timmy, I'm fine, you can never be to safe, though. Well, at least now I know that..." I trailed off. Is what Mitzi said true? No, no, it can't be. They're gone. It would be illogical for them to be back. Besides, Mitzi probably just wanted attention or to force herself to believe that Brandon is still breathing and walking the earth.
"Sh, sh, sh. We want to get our minds off it." his finger made it's way over my lips to shush me. I nodded and he began to drive. We drove in silence, until we pulled up to Mcdonalds after it had been remodeled.
I giggled, "I love how you always take me here!"
"We can go somewhere else if you like..." his voice had a hint of disappointment
"No, no! I love it here, it's like our tradition whenever we we little and my dad would bring us after school!"
He laughed, "How could I forget?" I was going to answer, but he took my hand and I could feel the sparks!
He walked us in the fast food restaurant, lost the grip on my hand, and ordered my usual, Southern Chicken Sandwich and he ordered an Angus Deluxe. We sat down outside; it was warm, birds chirping, cool breeze blowing, sun rays... which reminded me of Stel.
"Timmy?" I asked, trying to stop thinking about it.
"Yeah Tech?"
"So, we've been through three days of school and picture day is next week, are you going to be in the yearbook club?"
He laughed, "If you are."
"I am! Seven years in a row!" I exclaimed as I dipped a fry in ketchup and took a bite.
"Can't wait. I wonder who is going to win best couple," he stated. It wasn't a question, it was a statement. I raised my eyebrows. Did he just call us... a... couple?
"Wha... what?"
"Don't we get to decide on that?"
"Well... yes."
"Then who will it be?"
"I... I don't know..." I answered, still flabbergasted
"Are you okay, Tecna?"
I cleared my throat, "Um... sure. Fine."
"Wait, you didn't think I meant-"
"No! I don't know... I guess I did."
He adjusted his glasses, "I didn't, but why were you so shocked. Do you not like me?"
"No... no, it's just-"
"Oh I understand."
"No, Timmy! I-"
"It's okay Tecna, I know what you mean't."
"No-" but it was too late, he was heading to the door.
"See you later, Tecna..." he mumbled loud enough for me to hear.
"No! Timmy!" I yelled, making heads turn. "I... I didn't mean it."
Tears swelled up in my eyes and I did something I never thought I'd do. I ran after him. I got the guts to run after him.
"Timmy Tech! You listen to me!" his eyes widened. Whoa, I just yelled at him
"What Tecna?" his voiced dripped with annoyance.
I was going to tell him how I felt, but something completely different came out, "I need you to take me home..."
"Sure..." his voice cracked. My heart was just unplugged. No, it wasn't unplugged... it was... broken. Illogical! What am I saying? What did I just just say to him? It's too late, though. How can I fix this!? By now, Timmy was in the car waiting on me to get in. It was already cranked, and I could hear him tapping his fingers on the console, trying to overcome his small amount of patience.
I slid into the seat, and when he put his hand on the ignition... I did it.
A/N I told you there would be Tecna and Timmy! What do you think she did? c; The next chapter will catch up with the present. It'll be Flora filled and you won't believe what she does next! Props to Flora! You'll find out. You rock!