Did I make you guys suffer? Yeah, so homework sucks. Especially essays. Cross country sucks too. Sorry I didn't update but too much goin' on recently. AND today is my sis's birthday. ARG! TOO MUCH!
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Chapter something: Over again
"Don't get her excited, okay? She had severe hypothermia, swallowed too much water and drowned, and suffered shock. She is stable, but I don't want her condition to worsen." Lok nodded. The doctor let him in.
Pale and broken, Sophie looked so fragile lying on the hospital bed. Her skin blended in with the sheets; her costume lay across a chair, replaced with a hospital gown. The once rosy lips were devoid of any color. The only thing that was the same was her shocking, green eyes, which brightened at the sight of Lok.
"Lok!" Her whisper shout put a smile on his face. Pulling up a chair, he took her hand. It was small and cold, but Lok couldn't help but notice it fit perfectly. A microscopic smile appeared on the fragile girl's face.
"Hey, Sophie. How are you?" Her smile widened.
"Good. I mean, it's not like I don't go swimming in freezing oceans everyday right?" It comforted Lok that she still joked around a bit. Their smiles slid down as they locked gazes.
"Seriously, Sophie, are you okay?" A sigh broke from her lips.
"No. No, I'm not. I – I," Tears started to run down her face. Lok opened his arms, and she welcomed the warm embrace. Sobs shook her frail frame. Anger surged through Lok. He wasn't going to lose another friend. Not again. Bullies had already taken one person from him.
He smarter, faster, stronger than last time. His skin was a bit thicker. He could absorb their attacks now. He was a fighter, a protector now. He wasn't another victim. They thought he'd forget, but he remembered. He would always remember.
"Sophie," He murmured, "this has to stop." She drew away, tear tracks glittering.
"What?" Her small voice tore at his heart.
"The bullying. You almost died. It has to end. I will not watch you die. I will not let you die. I already let you down once." Sophie cut him off.
"Tell me you aren't blaming yourself."
"I AM! I promised you I'd protect you. I let you down. I failed. I- I already failed someone else. And they ended up in the ground! I let bullies push them around. I could- didn't do anything. I tried, but it wasn't good enough.
"I promised I would let nothing hurt him. But I let him down. Now he's gone. I will not let another friend die! I won't let you die, Sophie. I lo-," Lok dropped off. His cheeks burned, blue eyes fixed on the floor. A rustle off sheets alerted him.
Sophie was trying to stand up. Lok was at her side in an instant. She stood leaning mostly against him. It scared Lok how light she was.
"What are you doing?" His voice was soft and gentle. His eyes tender. Sophie snaked her arms around his waist.
"You needed a proper hug." Her voice was like a river, sweet and pure. Lok held the girl. For a moment, a perfect moment, time froze. It was just the two of them. Locked in a powerful embrace. The beating of their passionate hearts echoed in their ears. Then Lok picked Sophie up when he felt her legs shake.
She was lighter than he ever thought. Her tiny frame fit perfectly against his body. He set her down.
"Do you want me to call your guardian?" Sophie shook her head.
"I'll do that. Have you called your mom?" Lok winced. He had forgotten.
"Doing that right now." He dialed and put the phone on speaker. She picked up.
"LOK LAMBERT! WHERE IN THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN? YOUR SISTER AND I HAVE BEEN WORRIED SICK! THIS BETTER BE GOOD!." Sophie smirked.
"Hi, mom. Um, I'm at the hospital," Lok spoke weakly.
"WHAT!"
"Uh, Sophie was pushed into the ocean. Um... she's fine?"
"Oh dear. Is she okay?"
"I'm fine, Mrs. Lambert. Thanks to Lok." They both proceeded to tell the story. Their story worried Sandra. It was happening all over again.
"Well, I hope you recover soon. If you don't mind me saying, I believe t is time you take this to court. They have taken this way to far. Lok, when will you be home?" It was worked out that Sandra would come get him. Even though it was two in the morning. Lok stepped out.
"I'll send in Zhalia."
"'Kay. And Lok?" The person in question turned around. Sophie's emerald eyes met his bright blue ones. "Thank you." Lok smiled softly.
"You're welcome." The door clicked shut.
Done! The characters are taking a break so please review!