A/N: Here we go, another chapter.. I am way too into this fanfiction stuff,
considering I'm old, but anyway, yeah. Here are some notes to my wonderful
reviewers.
LilVickiRyan: The rare blood type is actually a good idea, I think I am going to use it! Keep reading and thanks for the ideas and support!
Clintronic Waldrop: Don't worry, I wasn't offended by your comment, I actually understand where you are coming from with it. I do appreciate your reviews though, and hope you continue reviewing!
My other reviewers, thank you, you rock, keep reading and reviewing!
This chapter's a combination of TJ's thoughts and finding a blood donor. This takes place two months after the shooting.
TJ sat next to Spinelli's bed, holding her cold, limp hand, as he had done everyday for the past two months, waiting for her to come out of the coma. She looked so helpless, which was something he never thought he would see. He just wished that there was some way he could help her. He got tested for being a blood donor, but unfortunately, his blood was incompatible with hers. The rest of the old gang had gotten tested, as well as others from school, including the Ashleys, Lawson, and Miss Finster. Mikey, as promised, got other people in the entertainment business to get tested, but it had taken a long time to find people who had blood compatible to Spinelli's. TJ sighed. It was so hard seeing her like this. He loved her so much, and now her life was on the line, and there was nothing he could do to help her. "Come on, Spinelli, you have to live. We're all pulling for you. I love you so much, baby." As he whispered to her, he remembered all the things they had gone through over the years:
***FLASHBACKS*** (A/N: WARNING: Some extremely cheesy moments ahead)
KINDERGARTEN: He and Spinelli meeting for the first time, when she stood up to the Ashleys and he had given her that trademark orange ski cap.
FIRST GRADE: The games of house, where they would pretend to be mommy and daddy, and that memorable playground wedding, where they both ran away when it was time to kiss, since at that age, kissing was considered to be "yucky."
SECOND GRADE: He and Spinelli on Valentine's Day, making each other paper hearts for cards and saying that they would be Valentines for life.
THIRD GRADE: Spinelli chasing him around the playground, threatening him with cooties if he didn't give back her and Gretchen's secret notebook.
FOURTH GRADE: He and Spinelli, participating in that infamous kissing experiment Gretchen conducted. The moment he realized how much he loved her. Even back then, at the tender age of nine, he knew that she was the only one for him, even though he couldn't admit it at the time.
FIFTH GRADE: Spinelli comforting him when he didn't make the wrestling team, bringing him his favorite comic books and candy to make him feel better.
SIXTH GRADE: The year they entered middle school, and the recess gang was beginning to drift apart. That was the year Gretchen left, which crushed Spinelli, since Gretchen had been her closest female friend. TJ promised her that year that he would always be her best friend, and never leave her. As a reminder of his promise, he had gotten them matching friendship chains, each containing a charm that had their names and the date they met engraved on them. It cost him three months allowance, but he knew it was worth it to make her happy,
SEVENTH GRADE: The year Vince and Mikey left, and it was only him, Spinelli and Gus left, which brought them closer together. It was also the year they built the treehouse in the Spinelli's yard, so they could have a private place to meet whenever they needed each other.
EIGHTH GRADE: That Christmas Eve night at her house, where the two had been caught under the mistletoe, and ended up sharing another kiss, only this time, it hadn't been as awkward as the one back in the fourth grade
NINTH GRADE: The two entering high school, and both being scared of the changing world around them. It was then that they once again vowed to always be there for one another, and not drift apart like they did with the others in the recess gang.
TENTH GRADE: That fateful night with King Bob, where TJ vowed he would always do everything in his power to protect her and keep her safe. Gus had also left that year, making Spinelli even more insecure about losing those who were close to her. That year on her birthday, TJ had arranged with both sets of parents to invest in Nextel walkie talkie cell phones, so that the two friends could have one more way to keep in contact, and so she would take comfort in knowing she could hear his voice whenever she needed someone to talk to,
ELEVENTH GRADE: The two of them at the Junior Prom, once again pranking on the Ashleys, the two of them stressing over SATS, college visits and worrying that they would be separated after high school. They spent a better part of that year meeting in the treehouse, giving each other the love and support they needed to get through the stress.
TWELFTH GRADE: The two applying to colleges, deciding on majors and where they would end up next year. The two both decided on NYU, where Spinelli would study pre-law, and TJ would pursue a career in teaching.
***END FLASHBACKS***
TJ got up and put in one of the mix CD's he had made for Spinelli, hoping that the music would help wake her up. As he listened to an old Billy Joel song, he continued to talk to Spinelli, reminding her of other fun moments they had together. He touched her cheek, surprised by how cold it was when the alarm above her bed began to go off. Within seconds, doctors and nurses were running in, pushing TJ out of the way, in order to revive their patient, who after two months, took a turn for the worst. As TJ watched, feeling even more helpless than ever, he crumpled to the floor in tears, choking out the words: "I'm so sorry, Spinelli, I love you so much."
A/N: Such cute memories! Did Spinelli die? Is TJ really too late? What is going to happen next? Find out in the next chapter! I plan on adding about three or four more chapters to this, and then I will begin the prequel and sequels. I also have a separate Recess fic planned as well, R/R, but remember, if you can't say something nice, don't say it at all. Enjoy!!
LilVickiRyan: The rare blood type is actually a good idea, I think I am going to use it! Keep reading and thanks for the ideas and support!
Clintronic Waldrop: Don't worry, I wasn't offended by your comment, I actually understand where you are coming from with it. I do appreciate your reviews though, and hope you continue reviewing!
My other reviewers, thank you, you rock, keep reading and reviewing!
This chapter's a combination of TJ's thoughts and finding a blood donor. This takes place two months after the shooting.
TJ sat next to Spinelli's bed, holding her cold, limp hand, as he had done everyday for the past two months, waiting for her to come out of the coma. She looked so helpless, which was something he never thought he would see. He just wished that there was some way he could help her. He got tested for being a blood donor, but unfortunately, his blood was incompatible with hers. The rest of the old gang had gotten tested, as well as others from school, including the Ashleys, Lawson, and Miss Finster. Mikey, as promised, got other people in the entertainment business to get tested, but it had taken a long time to find people who had blood compatible to Spinelli's. TJ sighed. It was so hard seeing her like this. He loved her so much, and now her life was on the line, and there was nothing he could do to help her. "Come on, Spinelli, you have to live. We're all pulling for you. I love you so much, baby." As he whispered to her, he remembered all the things they had gone through over the years:
***FLASHBACKS*** (A/N: WARNING: Some extremely cheesy moments ahead)
KINDERGARTEN: He and Spinelli meeting for the first time, when she stood up to the Ashleys and he had given her that trademark orange ski cap.
FIRST GRADE: The games of house, where they would pretend to be mommy and daddy, and that memorable playground wedding, where they both ran away when it was time to kiss, since at that age, kissing was considered to be "yucky."
SECOND GRADE: He and Spinelli on Valentine's Day, making each other paper hearts for cards and saying that they would be Valentines for life.
THIRD GRADE: Spinelli chasing him around the playground, threatening him with cooties if he didn't give back her and Gretchen's secret notebook.
FOURTH GRADE: He and Spinelli, participating in that infamous kissing experiment Gretchen conducted. The moment he realized how much he loved her. Even back then, at the tender age of nine, he knew that she was the only one for him, even though he couldn't admit it at the time.
FIFTH GRADE: Spinelli comforting him when he didn't make the wrestling team, bringing him his favorite comic books and candy to make him feel better.
SIXTH GRADE: The year they entered middle school, and the recess gang was beginning to drift apart. That was the year Gretchen left, which crushed Spinelli, since Gretchen had been her closest female friend. TJ promised her that year that he would always be her best friend, and never leave her. As a reminder of his promise, he had gotten them matching friendship chains, each containing a charm that had their names and the date they met engraved on them. It cost him three months allowance, but he knew it was worth it to make her happy,
SEVENTH GRADE: The year Vince and Mikey left, and it was only him, Spinelli and Gus left, which brought them closer together. It was also the year they built the treehouse in the Spinelli's yard, so they could have a private place to meet whenever they needed each other.
EIGHTH GRADE: That Christmas Eve night at her house, where the two had been caught under the mistletoe, and ended up sharing another kiss, only this time, it hadn't been as awkward as the one back in the fourth grade
NINTH GRADE: The two entering high school, and both being scared of the changing world around them. It was then that they once again vowed to always be there for one another, and not drift apart like they did with the others in the recess gang.
TENTH GRADE: That fateful night with King Bob, where TJ vowed he would always do everything in his power to protect her and keep her safe. Gus had also left that year, making Spinelli even more insecure about losing those who were close to her. That year on her birthday, TJ had arranged with both sets of parents to invest in Nextel walkie talkie cell phones, so that the two friends could have one more way to keep in contact, and so she would take comfort in knowing she could hear his voice whenever she needed someone to talk to,
ELEVENTH GRADE: The two of them at the Junior Prom, once again pranking on the Ashleys, the two of them stressing over SATS, college visits and worrying that they would be separated after high school. They spent a better part of that year meeting in the treehouse, giving each other the love and support they needed to get through the stress.
TWELFTH GRADE: The two applying to colleges, deciding on majors and where they would end up next year. The two both decided on NYU, where Spinelli would study pre-law, and TJ would pursue a career in teaching.
***END FLASHBACKS***
TJ got up and put in one of the mix CD's he had made for Spinelli, hoping that the music would help wake her up. As he listened to an old Billy Joel song, he continued to talk to Spinelli, reminding her of other fun moments they had together. He touched her cheek, surprised by how cold it was when the alarm above her bed began to go off. Within seconds, doctors and nurses were running in, pushing TJ out of the way, in order to revive their patient, who after two months, took a turn for the worst. As TJ watched, feeling even more helpless than ever, he crumpled to the floor in tears, choking out the words: "I'm so sorry, Spinelli, I love you so much."
A/N: Such cute memories! Did Spinelli die? Is TJ really too late? What is going to happen next? Find out in the next chapter! I plan on adding about three or four more chapters to this, and then I will begin the prequel and sequels. I also have a separate Recess fic planned as well, R/R, but remember, if you can't say something nice, don't say it at all. Enjoy!!