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Ballerina smile chapter 2
'Things gone wrong'
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Joe sat there beside Francoise's sleeping body. He was very grateful to Dr. Gilmore who used all his energy and his knowledge to save his fiancé's life. As soon as the three got there and Jet carrying her unconscious body, he didn't know how to react. He wanted to cry, be mad and regretful all at the same time. But he knew nothing would get solved if he prioritizes his anger, so he refused to talk to anyone not until he sees signs of improvement on Francoise.
Jet stood there with his arms crossed. He was definitely thinking so hard that when he is disturbed, he jolts out a growl of annoyance. Jet didn't know what to do or what to say to Joe now. Of course it was an accident but she was their responsibility, his responsibility. G.B, (007) sat there with his hands over his head and trying to keep himself from crying. He can't cry now that Francoise is in good hands. But he wanted to cry out of regret and sorry for the whole thing. G. Jr. (005) stood there quietly as he watched over the little Ivan who is sleeping peacefully as if he doesn't have a care in the world. Chang (006) came out with some refreshments but deeply saddened about what happened. "I do hope she recovers soon.. soon enough for the wedding." He sighed and gently looked at Jet who looked back at him irritably. "Whatcha looking at Chinese man? Why? Do you wanna say it's my fault or something?" To everyone's surprise, Jet yelled like mad. "I'm not saying anything! Why do you go on accusing us that we accuse you?" Chang continued but had a scowl on his face. "But that's exactly what your eyes are telling me!" Jet yelled back violently and Pyunma stopped him. (008) "Now that's enough! No one's to blame, it was an accident." The African man continued and didn't leave from his position until the both of them cools down.
"What is going on in here?" Dr. Gilmore asked as soon as he got out of his room. He had been discussing probable results with Albert (004) regarding Francoise, since Joe is not in the mood to talk about it but instead preferred to be at his fiancé's side. "Not a big problem doctor.. just a little argument." Pyunma looked at the old man. "Well, be quiet about it.. You don't wanna piss off Joe. He's in a very bad mood today." Albert warned. "What? Am I supposed to be scared now?" Jet scoffed. "No. I'm just saying to respect his situation.." Albert continued. He noticed the sudden change in Jet's attitude. Sure he's not the number one nice boy in the neighborhood.. if they had one. But Jet was acting nasty today and Albert knew that maybe Jet was guilty about it. After all, he and Joe are.. what you call it? Bestfriends no matter how you look at it. And actually not being able to protect his friend's one and only happiness is one mighty stab behind his back.
Everyone felt the same, especially the tear-stricken G.B. who just failed a few minutes ago in holding back his tears. Everyone just let him. After all, it's much better to release your frustrations than just sucking it in. However Jet had to go on and open his big mouth that just fused in with his bad mood.
"Oh shut up already, I've had enough of your acting!" Jet yelled. G.B. frowned at him. "It was our fault Francoise got into an accident. " G.B continued. "OUR fault? Maybe yours.. not mine!" Jet yelled back again. Pyunma and the others got in between them. "Come on guys, stop it already." He looked at Jet who refused to look at him. "That's enough. Stop acting like kids." G. Jr. joined in. "Now that's enough Jet.. This isn't the time for that!" Albert also stood in between them. Jet was in total rage. He didn't know what he would do now. He was blaming himself inside but blaming others outside. "I know whose fault this is! It's her! If she hadn't run all happily and all and looking stupid enough to go ga-ga for a stupid wedding dre.." Jet yelled and Albert's hand pointed to his face.
"I SAID THAT'S ENOUGH!" Albert shouted as he remained pointing his hand on Jet's face. Jet just realized what he had just said and his eyes widened. "I see.." Joe muttered from behind. "A stupid wedding dress you say?" Joe remained standing there still. Jet didn't know what to do. Of course he didn't mean to say that, it all just came out from behind his anger. Jet who is so full of pride did not say anything.
Everyone remained silent. Joe wanted to hit Jet in the face but he refused to do so. He wanted to understand Jet's feelings but he isn't showing any signs to prove everyone's theory that he blames himself that's why he is like this. "I don't wanna fight nor listen to everyone right now.. In fact, I don't want to speak or move until I see Francoise wake up." Joe continued and left the room. Jet also left leaving everyone dumbfounded at what just occurred in that room.
"Jet has so much pride." Albert mentally whispered. "In time, they will calm down.. Today is the day for confusion and frustration.. let it all pass." Ivan finally woke up and everyone looked at him agreeing to what the wise baby just said.
"Francoise will wake up. But that doesn't mean everything will be back to normal." Ivan spoke to himself and then asked for some milk.
Two days had passed and Francoise was still in a coma and Joe never left her side. The only time Joe gets out of the room is when he has to use the bathroom, for he even eats in that very same room watching over the sleeping Francoise.
When Joe went out for the 3rd time, Jet was standing there waiting for him.
"Hey." Jet called out. Joe just greeted by waving his hand. "Do you have a little time for a little talk? I just wanna say something." Jet scratched his head. "Sure." Joe nodded and followed Jet outside.
It was 2:00 in the afternoon and the heat the sun was again reflected by the sea, which makes it hard to look straight at the ocean for risk of getting your eye strained. However, Jet did not ask Joe outside to get his eyes strained. He wanted to talk, much more apologize for his behavior two days ago. "You see.. Look pal, I am very sorry this happened to Francoise.. I should have been more aware but I didn't, I let you down. And I'm also sorry that I said such nasty words back then.. I didn't know what I was doing.. My head was all crappy that day. And.." Jet looked at Joe for signs of forgiveness.
"Okay. That's enough.. you don't have to be so serious about it." Joe chuckled. "What the.. what are you laughing at." Jet asked his buddy. "Nothing. It's just that… I've never seen you in that way before. Is it that hard?" Joe chuckled again. "Ah shaddup!" Jet smiled and waved on to his friend.
Everything was going quite well as they wait for Francoise to wake up. She has stabilized back then and nothing seems to be wrong with her anymore. Dr. Gilmore asked Joe to be patient as well as to the others. The little argument they had back then was long forgotten and they again, worked as a team.
Red ballet shoes…..
….. a stage full of flowers…..
….And in the middle, a beautiful woman…….
….dancing and dancing….
"..and dancing." Francoise opened up her eyes to find herself in a path of dreams. She slowly sees herself dancing on the stage wearing a beautiful white tutu. As she looked at the crowd, she saw her family smiling up on her their eyes filled with joy and pride. She waved back at them as she continued to spin around gently creating a beautiful scene around a stage full of roses. Then….
..she tripped. She fell hard on the stage and hurting her ankle. She went to look back at the audience but only to find no one. Tears went down from her eyes as fear enveloped her. She cannot stand and she was asking for help.
A figure from the shadows came out reaching for her hand. A young man with dark brown hair and sparkling brown eyes came upon her smiling and reaching for her. However, she doesn't recognize this man nor the others who came up from behind and also smiling at her.
She cried and opened her eyes.
"JOE!" Dr. Gilmore bellowed as he quickly went out from Francoise's room. "What is it professor?" Joe asked and tried to keep himself calm. "She's awake." Dr. Gilmore cheerfully said. "Now that's a relief.. I thought something bad happened." G.B. held on to his chest and gave out a big sigh. "Yeah Prof, you shouldn't go yelling like that at a crucial time like this. Everybody or anybody might think the other way around." Albert clicked. "Oh, I am so sorry." Dr. Gilmore replied.
"Guess I should go then." Joe blushed then went his way up to Francoise's room. "You go lover boy!" Jet yelled and gave Joe thumbs up as he cheered on him as if he was watching a major league baseball game. Everyone looked at him with sly faces. "Whaat?" he asked as he raised his hands in 'i'm guilty' position. "Naughty one Jet." Chang pointed his finger at him but couldn't help grinning. "Naughty but good." Albert replied. "I actually second the motion." Pyunma replied too.
"Aw, cut it out you guys." Joe blushed like mad this time and the whole group looking at him as if he was wearing a flowing pink gown. (Ugh) Ivan and G. Jr. didn't say anything but just smiled. Well, G. Jr. did.. Ivan was so asleep that he doesn't know what's going on or does he?
Joe went inside the room to find Francoise still lying there and her eyes closed. She murmured something a bit but Joe didn't care to find out what it was and was much anxious for her to wake up. "Hey, wake up sleepy head.." Joe softly and sweetly whispered on Francoise's ear. Francoise budge a bit but still didn't open her eyes. "Playing hard this time aren't we?" Joe chuckled. He just loves it when he and Francoise play around. He cupped her face on his hands and planted a soft hiss on her nose. "If that didn't work, I don't know what.. I'm actually running out of ideas." Joe grinned slyly.
At last, Francoise opened her eyes and slowly stood up.
"Great, you're awake.. anata. Are you feeling okay now?" Joe asked as he sat down on a chair beside Francoise's bed. "I'm fine…um…" Francoise finally looked at Joe after she finished scratching her eyes lightly.
Francoise looked at Joe, dumbfounded. "Who are you?" She softly asked while Joe looked back at her, confused.
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There you have it! Chapter 2. I hope you like it guys. No flames please.. I hope… Thanks for supporting my fics.. especially this and so on. Thanks for the reviewers. Wait for next chapters. I'm still in the process of finishing them up. ;