Down & Out

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Part Six: Sixteen Maybe Less

Hours later Alex arrived at the hospital, walking into Marissa's room, she stopped when she saw Summer. Standing against the door quietly, she listened to Summer's voice softly talking to Marissa.
"She came back for you….you have to wake up for her." Alex backed out of the room, leaving a hint of the smell of rain. She shouldn't have been listening, and shouldn't have heard what Summer had said.

Making her way to the cafeteria she bought a salad and sat numbly at one of the tables poking the food, losing her appetite.

"Remember what I said okay Marissa? If you wake up for anyone, do it for her. I know she still cares about you, and I know you care about her. I'll be back tomorrow." Summer said giving Marissa a kiss on the cheek, and making her way to the cafeteria to find some nourishment.

When Summer entered the cafeteria a blonde head caught her attention, making her way towards her she slid onto the bench across from the other girl.
"Salad?" Summer questioned, eyebrow's raised. Alex shrugged, giving her a grin.
"As you can see I haven't really eaten any of it." Alex said gesturing to her salad.
"Yeah I can tell, do you want to go get real food?" Summer asked.
"Should we leave her on her own?" Alex questioned skeptically.
"She should be okay, besides I think Ryan's gonna stop by."
"Ryan…"
"Don't worry, they're not together or anything." Summer replied quickly.
"Okay." Alex said hesitantly, standing up slowly.

Summer drove Alex and herself to the diner, and after ordering chocolate chip pancakes they settled into an easy conversation. Mostly about what each had been up to, and what exactly had caused the accident. Alex learned that Marissa's ex boyfriend had been the one who had harmed her, and when she pressed for more information learned that he was in custody.

After they finished eating Summer drove back to her house, surprising Alex.
"I thought you might want to get cleaned up, take a shower and stuff. Maybe even take a power nap before I take you back to the hospital." Summer said opening her car door. Alex followed Summer through the enormous house, and was lead to Marissa's bedroom.
"You might find something that'll fit you in here." Summer said pointing to the drawers.
"Maybe." Alex replied opening a drawer and digging through the piles looking for something that would fit. Picking up two shirts, she held them in front of her, amazed that Marissa had her clothes.
"I wondered where this went." Alex muttered under her breath, folding the black CBGB shirt.

Placing the black shirt on top of the drawer, she grabbed the yellow shirt with the word mischief on it. A smile spread across her face as she remembered the last time she had worn it. That was the day their relationship had taken the big step. The smile faded as Alex's memories began to flood her mind. Snapping out the daze she made her way to the bathroom.

Twenty minutes later, Alex lay on Marissa's bed. Her eyes fluttering shut, finally giving into the sleep that had been beckoning her. Alex looked up at the girl before her eyes, amazed her eyes were open.
"Hi there." Marissa said, her voice crystal clear.
"Marissaa?" Alex stuttered not believing what was happening.
"I'm leaving now."
"What?" Alex questioned jumping out of her seat.
"Goodbye Alex." Marissa replied giving her a smile, before closing her eyes.

Alex's eyes snapped open, her heartbeat raced frantically. Taking deep breaths, she made her way off the bed and towards Summer's room. Knocking lightly, she entered when she heard Summer's voice.
"Hey." Summer said when she saw her in the doorway.
"Hey." Alex said regaining her breath.
"You okay?" Summer questioned eyeing her wearily.
"Yeah, um do you think…"
"I can take you to the hospital now if you want."
"Okay." Alex said returning her Marissa's room to grab the shirt on the drawer.

The car ride to the hospital was spent in silence, Alex feared telling Summer about her dream. She doubted the smaller girl would want to hear it anyways. Summer looked over at Alex's face a few times, noticing the etches of worry.

"It'll be fine." Summer called when Alex got out of the car. Alex gave a shrug before closing the door, and marching towards the hospital doors. Making her way towards the check-in, she was surprised by the nurse's greeting after only giving her first name.
"Alex? Oh you must be Ms. Kelly."
"Um yeah." Alex stammered.
"I've been told to let you in." The nurse said handing Alex a sticker badge for her shirt with the word visitor.
"By whom may I ask?"
"Why Mrs. Cooper-Nichol. She said that you would be coming by to stay with Marissa during the nights. And that you be allowed entrance without any problems."
"Oh well um thank you, I guess." Alex said giving the women a smile.

Thoughts whirled in Alex's head, Julie Cooper had actually done something nice for her. She'd actually let her stay with Marissa. Something had to be up, Alex remembered the way Marissa had talked about her mom, something was definitely wrong.

However her thoughts stopped when she entered the dark room, turning on the side lamp and taking a seat Alex looked at Marissa. Gently she took her hand in her own, emitting her warmth into her. In Alex's opinion Marissa looked thinner, but she was still beautiful. Marissa had always looked beautiful to Alex, no matter what the circumstance and this was no different.

Sorry for such a late update. I'm back at school (senior yearblah) but I'll try to update as often as I can. I just wrote this chapter so pardon the mistakes. I want to go to bed but I wanted to give you all something. As always please read, enjoy, and review.