Chapter 18: Never Let Go

A/N: Wow, I think if I work hard enough, I may just finish this story today. Well, it'll definitely be finished by Wednesday, I tell you that much. I think you guys will enjoy this chapter. I certainly had a fun time writing it.

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Lizzie's POV

"Gordo?" I asked, opening my eyes.

As expected, he didn't answer.

I walked over to the side of his bed and gasped. Gordo was all bandaged up. I touch his cheek, one of the only spots that didn't have white bandages on it. I couldn't help it anymore. I couldn't hold it in. I broke down and started bawling.

"Why you, Gordo?" I whispered.

I crouched down so I was more level with him, and touched his hand. He didn't move. I couldn't believe this was happening. I shook my head and buried in his arm, letting the cast soak up my tears.

I slipped my ring off and put it on his finger. I felt I had to do that. I felt that it would make him feel better.

I stared at him. He was so vulnerable. His eyelids were closed, and a peaceful look was on his face. I felt like holding him forever and never letting go. Why, why oh why did this have to happen? I loved him so much that I couldn't bare to see him hurt.

Wait a minute.

I loved Gordo?

I started crying even harder. "Yes, I do." I murmured softly, running a hand through his hair.

I just sat there next to him for several minutes, sobbing and caressing his hair. My family was nowhere in sight. It was just me and Gordo. I started to tremble.

'Why?' I wondered. 'Why?'

It couldn't take it anymore. I kissed him on the cheek, drowning him in my tears. I slowly brushed my lips against his, and I could've sworn I felt Gordo shiver.

Kissing Gordo. The number one reason I didn't want to do the play. Was I insane?

I continued to kiss him over and over, caking my lips in his blood, hoping he would get up. But he didn't budge. I sighed and rested my head on his chest. Did it really take this much for me to realize I loved him? Oh, the things I would do to see his loving azure eyes again.

I wept for what seemed like hours.

I eventually ran out of tears. I soon grew tired, and fell asleep right there, on Gordo's chest, holding his hand.

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"Honey?" I heard someone's voice, and someone shaking my shoulder. "Honey, get up."

I sat up. It was my mother.

"Gordo... is he okay?" I asked, looking around.

She shook her head. "They don't know."

I bit my lip to help me from crying. But then again, why shouldn't I cry? I had a right to cry. Gordo was in the hospital, unconscious and they didn't know he'd get better. There's not a better reason to cry, if you ask me.

I let the tears stream out all over again. "I miss him." I admitted, looking at him sympathetically.

Mom smiled weakly. "I know you do."

"David?" I heard Gordo's dad's voice fill up the room. Gordo's parents had arrived from that important meeting in L.A.

I looked at the ground as I got up from my chair, and let go of his hand. "H, Mr. Gordon." I said through my tears.

He looked at me kindheartedly. "Hello, Lizzie."

I shook my head. "He hasn't moved, Mr. Gordon. They don't know if he's going to get better! It-" I took a deep breath. "Gordo's hurt!" I wailed.

A tear spark Mrs. Gordon's eye. "My baby..."

"Come on, Lizzie." Mom whispered in my ear. "We have to go."

"No..." My voice trailed off as my mother dragged me out of the room. "Bye, Gordo." I whispered as I exited.

I walked down the hallway and into the visitor's area, where Dad and Matt were waiting for us.

"Is he okay?" Matt asked.

That just made me break out in even more tears.

"It's all right, Lizzie." My mom shushed me.

Right before we got onto the elevator, I remembered something.

"My ring!" I exclaimed, dashing toward the room again. 'Any excuse to see him again.' I thought.

I walked in and saw Mr. and Mrs. Gordon weeping silently in the corner of the room. I didn't think they heard me enter. I edged my way slowly to the bed, where Gordo lay. I slipped the ring off his finger, and gave him a passionate kiss on the lips before once again walking toward the door.

"Wait, Lizzie!" I heard Gordo cry.

A/N: Hehehe, I'm so evil! ^_^