Awaken - Day Two
After Ryan left she had a small break down and Kathy came in and comforted her and gave her a little more pain killers. And sat on the edge of the bed stroking Marissa's hair until she fell asleep. After that Marissa slept peacefully all night. It was late in the morning when she was awoken by a constant tapping sound. Marissa wasn't sure where she was at first but as she squinted into the bright room it all flooded back to her. The crash and everything that had happened and now the absense of Ryan. It all hurt too much. I don't know how much more of this I can take. I wish it didn't have to keep rushing back to me everytime I wake up. Marissa's eyes began to prickle with fresh tears. No you won't cry. Then she heard the tapping again. No someones here. I can't cry. Wait who's here? Marissa stirred and gently eased herself into a comfortable sitting position on her bed. "Summ?" Summer looked up from the couch that was against the side wall near the large window. The light was bright and Marissa had to squint to see who was there. Immediately Summer looked up. "Riss. How are you?" Summer asked rushing over to her friend and standing next to her. "Okayy. It's really bright in here..." "Do you want me to close the blinds or something?" Before Marissa could even reply she had shot over next to the couch and began turning the rod to close the blinds. "Ah..Thanks Summ. Hey, what's the time?" Marissa asked realising she had no idea what the time could possibly be. The sun was really bright. It must be late...or maybe I'm just not used to it. "Umm. 11.00 o clock. You've been sleeping like a log" Summer replied looking at her watch and back up at Marissa. "Oh. How long have you been here watching me sleep?" Marissa asked a little shyly that her friend had just been sitting there watching her sleep. God I hope I didn't snore or drool or anything Marissa joked to herself but soon putting those thoughts to the back of her mine. Summer has been her best friend since they were in diapers. Summer has seen her pick her nose or poop in her pants and they'd had sleepovers millions of times. Why should she be embarrased in front of her best mate. Her sister now that she thought about it. Her real sister. Her mom and Summs dad were married now. How ironic she thought. They had always wanted to be sisters ever since they were little toddlers and now they really were.
"Ahh I got her around 7.00 o'clock. Seth dropped me off when he went into work" "Oh. Sorry haha you should have woken me up" "No you need your rest and sides it gave me time to catch up on all the celebrity goss and plan some stuff for work" "Work? What do you do? Ryan said you went to do Fashion Design but he didn't say where you are working at the moment" "Ahh well at the moment I'm working on costumes for this comedy movie. I forget the name...but yea some of the costumes I've designed are halarious" Summer gave a huge grin "So you're obviously enjoying it?" "Yeah..yea i spose I am. I design clothes for a designer clothing store and do costumes for movies in between jobs sort of thing. It's really good. Always busy busy busy but we try our hardest to get it all done... And I love it" "No that's really good Summ. I'm proud of ya" Summer let a tear (or two) escape her "Awww thanks Coop" The girls hugged each other and then returned to their chatter. Summer told her all about her and Seths wedding plans. What they'd be wearing, the flowers, where it was all going to be and the massive cake she had ordered. It all sounded so beautiful. Extravegant but beautiful. Just how they had always imagined Summs wedding would be.
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They had been talking for hours. Marissa's lunch had been served and taken away again and they were still talking. It was now 5.00pm and the bright orange sun was beginning to set into the warm blue waters outside Marissa's window. "Wow. God I been here for like forever" Summer laughed as she looked at the clock on the wall. "Yeah. You sure you don't have to go home or something? Won't Seth be wondering where you are?" "Nah I'm sure that ass will realise where I am. I mean you been asleep forever Coop. Obviously I'm gonna be here chatting with you non stop" she giggled.
Just then there was a quiet knock on the door and Ryan gently pushed the door opened and edged his head into the room to see if Marissa was sleeping. He didn't want to wake her if she was. He walked in with a big bunch of red roses. "Ryan" Marissa said, her whole face lighting up immediately. She loved Summers company but she could shake the want of Ryan being there all day. "Hey. Thought these would make you feel better" He said walking over to the opposite side of Marissa's bed to Summer and lay a soft kiss on Marissas forehead. "They're beautiful Ry" Marissa exclaimed as he placed the roses in Marissa's lap and then sat down in the chair next to her bed. "Hey Summ" "Chino. How was work today?" Ryan gave a large sigh. "Hectic as always" Especially since all I wanted to do was be here Ryan thought to himself. "Everyone keeped stuffing up important documents and not really getting much done. I can't wait til these projects are out the way" He exclaimed tiredly.
Marissa just stared at Ryan. He looked so tired and stressed. Then she began to notice the conversation portrayed in front of her. Summ and Ryan never talked before. This is weird. Marissa thought. When did that happen? Wow I guess it's good. Wonder what other relationships changed while I was out? She had a puzzled expression on her face but she soon shook those thoughts from her mind and included herself in the conversation. "No offense but you both look exhausted. Maybe you should both go home and get some rest. I'll still be here tomorrow" She joked as she saw what she had said had upset Ryan a little.
"Yea I probably should get home...Before Seth tries to cook something buyt burns down our place instead" They all laughed. It felt like old times again. Marissa smiled. She couldn't wait til things turned back to 'normal' "Well take care Coop and call me if you need anything k!?" Summer added standing up and hugging her best friend. "Will do. See you later Summ" "Bye Atwood" Summer directed at Ryan. "Cya"
After Ryan was sure Summer had left the hall, he began to question what Marissa had said earlier. "You don't really want me to go ...do you?" He asked quietly. Marissa could see the sadness on his face. "No, Of course not ..." Ryan looked up excitedly "...it's just you look really tired and ?I know it's coz you have been here every night with me and staying up late to be with me. You just look really tired so I thought I'd give you away out so you didn't have to say it" "I wouldn't ever say that. I want to be here with you. Truthfully...I can't sleep when I'm not here. I just think when I'm at home" "You sure you are okay? I don't want you to stuff up your job coz of me" "You can't I'm the boss and I can be as tired or take whatever days off as I like. And I'm not tired. Just stressed out I guess" "How come? Is work really that bad?" Marissa pushed gently. "No ...well yes ...nothing seems to be going right at the moment and no-one seems to be doing their job properly. But I guess it was more on my part" "What do you mean?" Marissa edged "Well I keep making mistakes and doing everything wrong and stuffing up all the time. I guess thats coz all I can think of when I'm there is you" "Oh. Sorry" Marissa replied guiltily. She knew it wasnt really her fault but she knew he wasn't doing well coz she was here and he was scared if he left her too long that she'll disappear again. Ryan gave a small laugh "Why? It's not your fault" "It sort of is" "Don't worry bout it Riss. I'll go in tomorrow and finish everything up...hopefully. Then maybe I can take a few days off and spend time with you. But for now...I've been waiting all day to see you so lets talk about other things other than my work hey!?" "And I've been waiting all day for you to get here to. I've missed you a lot...so why don't you come lay here next to me again!?" She answered back with her cheeky grin spread across her face. Ryan did as he was commanded and soon they both fell asleep in each others arms. Kathy ended up leaving them be but placed one of the blankets around Ryan. They were so peaceful and cute o)
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A/N: Hope your enjoying. Know I am writing it. Ahh There is about to be big changes and more RM love times. Marissa outta hospital...everything is going to change!!! Keep reading to find out more oP P.S. Reviews? Where are they guys? Thanks for those who have sent in some reveiws already. Love yous...you are my inspiration and motivation to continue. The rest of you...give me some reveiws n u will b guarnteed a ticket into my good books o) Love yous all mwah xoxoxo Now continue to enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!