Unknown To You: Losses
Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans...
"Don't worry; you go with her," reassured Karen. And with that, Richard followed the nurse down the halls, the group of friends wishing and hoping that Kori would be fine.
The bright early lights shone through the windows. Rachel had suggested going back home and returning the next day. After all, what help could they be sitting in the waiting room doing nothing? So they had returned home and eventually, had all fallen asleep togther in the living room. Gar was the first to wake up, tossing and turning on the floor. He let out a huge yawn and sat up. Slowly, his eyes looked around the room. There was Rachel sleeping next to him, while Karen and Vic snuggled together on the sofa. He looked around for Richard and Kori, when a memory struck him. The smile faded from his face when he remembered what had happened last night. Kori was in hospital. He sat there for a moment, thinking. He was disturbed from his thoughts by someone pulling on his arm. He turned over to see Rachel waking up. She blinked a few times before looking at Gar.
"You OK?" she asked him, looking at the solemn expression on his face. He nodded and pulled her closer to him. They sat there on the floor together, cuddling up with one another. A huge groan came from the sofa and they looked over to see Karen and Vic stretching profusely.
"That was some much needed rest," said Karen. She looked around the room and stopped, a confused look on her face.
"Hey, where are Richard and Kori?" Within a second of saying that, her facial expression changed from one of confusion to one of sadness. The whole group sat there together, all remembering what had happened last night.
"I'm sorry," apologized Karen. She lay in Vic's arms, soft tears running down her smooth face, while Vic held her lovingly.
"Let's go get ready," said Vic. He didn't need to say where they were going to go; they already knew.
By 10:30am, they had arrived back at the hospital. They made their way down the complicated halls; it was like walking in a labyrinth. After walking around for half an hour, they reached the gynea ward and asked the reception desk to see Kori Anders. The receptionist gestured to some chairs and asked them to sit. Soon, a nurse came and led them towards Kori's room. They opened the door and entered.
Kori had gotten her own room. It was normal sized with pale blue curtains and turquoise coloured walls. In the bed lay Kori, looking as pale as ever and very weak. The fact that she had so many tubes around her didn't help. Richard was sitting beside her, holding her hand tightly in his, his head laying on Kori's bed. Both were sleeping soundly and the group of friends looked lovingly at the couple. They really were meant for each other. Vic closed the door silently behind him and shook Richard lightly. Slowly, Richard regained conciousness and was surprised to see his friends gathered around him. He looked at his watch. 11:34am. He's slept for longer than he'd thought.
"Hey man, hows she doing?" asked Vic. Richard turned his head away from them. He didn't want to tell them. The others looked at him quizzically.
"Is there something we need to know?" said Karen, obviously worried for her friends. Richard still didn't reply. Just then, a sound came from the bed and everyone looked in awe as Kori slowly opened her eyes. Her friend's faces turned from one of happiness to one of concern. Kori's eyes were all red and puffy, like she'd been crying the whole night.
"Kori? What's wrong?" asked Rachel, not even pretending to hide her worry from her friends. Richard looked at Kori and Kori looked at Richard, neither one of them wanting to obtain eye contact with the others.
"Dudes, please. We're your friends. Don't we have a right to know?" pleaded Gar. Richard sighed.
"Kori, do you want to tell them now?" he asked her. All eyes were suddenly fixed on Kori and after a few moments in thought, she nodded, almost reluctantly.
"Yesterday, the doctors found out the reason behind my stomach cramps..." began Kori, not being able to finish because of all the tears pouring down her face. The others gathered around her bed intently, Richard holding her in his arms and comforting her. It's just like telling them about the rape all over again...she thought. She remembered how she had gathered enough courage to tell them before and decided to try that aproach again. After what seemed like forever, Kori spoke again.
"Guys, I'm not having a baby..." she whispered.
"What are you talking about?" asked Gar, obviously confused by the news. The others looked just as confused as the young boy. Not having a baby? What, had she been faking her pregnancy?
"I don't understand," admitted Karen, edging closer to the bed. Kori closed her eyes, close to the brink of tears. She opened her mouth and quietly responded.
"I've had a miscarriage"