2 chapters in one night… thought ya might like that J
Chapter 10: Keep Talking
Bobby helped John into the car, then Bobby got into the drivers' seat and started the car. He slowly pulled away from the demolished building. John leaned back, trying to find a somewhat comfortable position that didn't hurt too much, and then shut his eyes.
"Don't you dare," Bobby warned when he saw John's eyes shut.
"C'mon man, I'm tired. And my whole body hurts," John pleaded.
"And you have a head injury which means you shouldn't sleep until we make sure there's no permanent damage. And I had enough problems waking you up before."
"I'm not going to win this argument, am I?"
"Nope. But you can play with the radio."
"I'd rather not. That would involve moving, something I'd rather not do now."
"How much pain?"
"It's bearable if I don't move."
Bobby sighed, then said, "That isn't good. You need a doctor."
"I'll heal. Don't worry."
"Too late," Bobby mumbled, looking over to see John frown.
Bobby drove slowly along the dirt road, he didn't want to jar John and he also wasn't sure of the road. He knew John was very tired, but he had to stay awake. So Bobby made him listen to his stories about life back at the school, including the disagreements with Rogue, problems rebuilding the school, and problems with some of the students.
"But I'm sure you'd be the only one who would be happy to see me back," John noted weakly.
"Not the only one."
"Who else?"
Bobby racked his brain, but couldn't come up with any names. No one in the X-Men, he knew that for sure.
"I don't know, but I can't be alone."
"I won't go back to where I'm not wanted."
"I won't let you go anywhere else."