Crosshairs' P.O.V.
Drift and I know that the stretch of good days isn't a sign that Jamie is doing better. Actually, we're not sure when we could say she's doing better. Six days is definitely not enough to say she's doing better. Drift and I worry Jamie is trying to keep quiet, but crying often isn't good. Jamie doesn't hide under the covers as tears roll down her face, but she's trying to be quiet. Surely she knows Drift and I are up by now. We don't understand why she's quiet until picked up in a hug. Drift looks at me, hating it's going to be one of those days, and it's only ten in the morning. I don't like leaving them when Jamie is like this, but I need to get our breakfast.
I didn't know anybot could tell how bad things are already just by looking at me until Sunstreaker asks. I doubt he'd ask if there wasn't any clear sign.
"Yes," I sigh, "we hate how she cries period, but this early after waking up, and we don't believe it's nightmares."
"I hope not. We don't need more to deal with.. uh.. I mean —."
"It's fine, she needs to be with friends other than Drift and myself. No way we could do that without telling you three what's going on. Though I'm a little concerned about how much Lily worries."
"Yeah, I don't like it. Everyone worries, but she shouldn't be as worried as she is. I don't know, maybe it's because she's fourteen and still not used to this like we are, but even if we've seen this many times, it's hard to watch Jamie struggle. Add the fact that this has become routine," Sunstreaker sighs.
He knows this means plans for today are unknown. Though it's not a big deal if we decide things last minute unless bots are needed for a mission.
Lightning is sitting on my bed when I walk into the room. By now, I know Drift is likely in the bathroom with Jamie. I will not question if he's worried she'll try something while in the bathroom. He can see her nude just because he wants to. Makes it easier to make sure she's safe in the bathroom. Though we can have Lightning help if need be.
I put the tray on the coffee table, sit on the bed and hug Lightning.
"You think the scientists can invent a mind-reading device?" Lightning asks.
"I don't know, but it's easy to know why Jamie is crying."
Drift's P.O.V.
I sit on the floor by the wall with Jamie in a towel leaning on me. I hate how there's nothing I can do, and the situation seems unresolvable. Just more to watch Jamie struggle with. It's bad I'd rather not go back to her dimension if we don't have to, but I will not tell her no if Jamie wants to go home. I can't do anything to get Jamie to be happy. Worried that she's angry at me regardless of how tight she hugs me.
Once Jamie is dressed, I carry her out of the bathroom, seeing Crosshairs is back with breakfast. Crosshairs, Lightning and I worry daily if she'll eat. Then to figure out what to do. I end up thinking about what she's been through and what she's dealing with now. How Crosshairs, myself and friends have watched Jamie go downhill.
We watched T.V. for three hours until we realize Jamie is asleep.
"What's with you?" Crosshairs asks.
"Isn't it obvious? I hate seeing her like this —."
"Don't tell me you think she's angry at you?" Crosshairs asks. I nod, "she's not angry at you. She loves you."
Crosshairs and Lightning hug me. I lay on my bed, moving Jamie close to me. Crosshairs and Lightning leave the room.
Crosshairs' P.O.V.
It's hard not to worry about Drift, even if this is him worrying about the femme he loves. We've come close to losing her too many times. Both from her medical condition and attempted suicide. Meditation can't help him relax. I don't know if I can say this is normal, or he's worrying way too much. Lightning tells me how worried she is. We decide to talk to Rung.
"That is concerning, but I can't help him unless he wants to talk to me," Rung explains.
I think he's thinking Drift will be pissed like I was when asked if we're ok. It's so annoying, but Drift's mental health is concerning. I doubt talking to Rung or even me will help him. Drift has already told me a lot that I will not tell Rung. Of course, Rung wants me to tell him how I'm doing before I struggle like Drift.
I don't think that'll help, so I leave his office.
I return to my room, seeing Drift had fallen asleep. I don't know what I'm going to do to help these two. I don't think anyone can do anything to help them, which is disgusting.
Jamie's peaceful nap doesn't last long before I hear her whimpering. I'd like to try not to wake Drift up. I pick her up and sit on my bed, hugging Jamie. This wakes her up.
"Shh, you're ok."
There's only one thing Jamie would have a nightmare about, and I hate it. Jamie curls up on me while I'm hugging her. I don't know what else to say. This is getting harder to deal with, which makes this scary.
Drift wakes up, immediately seeing me holding Jamie. He doesn't have to ask why I'm holding her. He knows I wouldn't move her unless I needed to. Instead, Drift sits next to me, worried.
"This isn't good," he sighs, "I don't know what we can do. We've lost her."
That hurts no matter who says that, but to hear Drift say that stings. All I can do is hug him. This is going to be a challenge. At least we can have the terror twins and Lily help us. Hopefully, more friends can help us soon.
