Down & Out
By far the longest story I've ever written, chapter wise and whatnot. Anyways i've got some good stuff coming up. Keep the reviews coming, they motivate me! and as always enjoy.
Part Fifteen: Bound To Happen
It was two am, when Alex re-entered Marissa's hospital room. Taking a seat by her bed, she watched the girl before her eyes. Billy's words echoing in her mind, "What's the point of living if you don't get hurt once in awhile? At least your living, at least your not hiding away from life. I say take the chance, you never know what'll happen. Look how far you've gotten. If your really scared she'll hurt you, and you can't handle it, then don't go back. But if you really love her, give her another shot. What's left to lose?"
Alex took Marissa's hand in her own, and leaned forward, her elbows resting on the bed. Kissing her hand gently, Alex sat wondering if history would repeat itself.
Marissa's eyes slowly opened, and she used her free hand to take her headphones off. She gave Alex's hand a squeeze before breaking out into a smile.
"Hey." She said, clearly happy to see her.
"Hi" Alex said returning the smile.
"How'd it go?"
"Hmm? Oh well he was drunk, and sad. I talked to him for a little bit then he fell asleep."
"Why was he sad?"
"His girlfriend broke up with him." Alex said avoiding Marissa's eyes.
Marissa took her hand back from Alex, and moved over slightly. Patting the area next to her, "Sit by me." She said unsure of Alex's answer, hoping she would. Alex looked up at her with a heavy heart.
"You really want me to?" Marissa nodded, smiling at her once more.
Alex stood, and sat slowly on the bed. Swinging her feet onto the bed, she maneuvered herself, so that one arm was draped around Marissa's shoulder. Marissa in turn, leaned her head on Alex's shoulder. Which brought forth a fresh batch of memories for both girls.
"Alex has anyone ever hurt you really bad?" Marissa whispered. Alex pondered the question, before deciding to be honest. "Yes."
"What'd you do?"
"I left, tried to forget them. Tried to move on, but it was hard."
"I'm sorry."
"For what?" Alex asked gulping.
"For someone hurting you, for you having to go through something like that." Alex tightened her grip around Marissa, "But it's a part of life, it happens to everyone."
"I'm glad I can't remember anyone hurting me, I don't like to be sad." Alex leaned her head on top of Marissa's, going over what she'd just said.
This Marissa was a lot more innocent then the one she used to know.
"Can I tell you something?" Marissa asked, taking Alex's hand.
"Anything."
"This is going to sound weird, but when I was unconscious I remember holding your hand, and hearing your voice. Not like exactly what you said, but pieces, fragments…Since I've woken up I've only gotten more used to your presence and when you were gone today, I missed you."
Alex sat unable to answer, she just started running her thumb over Marissa's knuckles, like she'd been doing for the past few days. Marissa unsure if she'd crossed the line, changed the topic. "I tried walking today."
"How'd that go?"
"It was hard."
"I bet it was."
"I did more leaning on people than actual walking."
"Do you want to try it again?"
"Only if you promise not to let go."
"I promise I'll never let go." Alex whispered, releasing her arm from around Marissa, and getting off the bed.
Marissa moved her legs to the edge of the bed, and Alex helped her get them to the ground. Her legs wobbled for second, but Alex was there and supported her. True to her word, Marissa just leaned on Alex as she tried to move around the room.
When it was clear Marissa was tired, Alex stood in front of her and slowly guided her back to her bed. But before sitting down, Marissa wrapped her arms around Alex's neck, embracing her. Instinctively Alex wrapped her arms around Marissa's back. Marissa leaned her head on Alex's shoulder, and her legs wobbled, but she had no fear of falling. It was almost as if they were dancing.
"You touched my heart you touched my soul. You changed my life and all my goals. And love is blind and that I knew when, My heart was blinded by you." Marissa sang into Alex's shoulder. Alex froze, that was the song that Marissa had mentioned in the letter. After she put Marissa back into the bed, she resumed her position in the chair next to her.
"I know that song." Alex said slowly.
"Me too, I was listening to it on my ipod. I like it, it's good. But it's sad." A frown adorned Marissa's face, Alex took her hand and tipped her face forward so they were seeing eye to eye.
"Hey, don't be sad, remember you said you don't like to be sad."
"Yeah, I know." Marissa said giving her a small smile, before closing her eyes.
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