1Author's note: this story is almost done. Just a little FYI, Quest for Pandora's Box and Strangest Day are completely written out and done. It will take awhile to type them all up, but believe me when I get to the climax of Quest for Pandora's Box it will be worth the wait.
Chapter 8
It was now a week later and Riley still hadn't shown any sign of waking up. Ben was with him almost every time he got a chance. Sometimes he would just cancel interviews and stuff to be with Riley. He had to push his way through paparazzi every time he arrived at the hospital too. All of them wanting to know how Riley was doing and why Ben was isolating himself. Today Ben sat with Riley talking to him telling him how many people are wishing him well.
"Riley you need to wake up. So many people miss you. Me mostly. I need you here with me. If your not here, I don't know what I will do. The doctor says you might never wake up. Prove him wrong. Wake up. Wake up for me," Ben pleaded.
Riley's eyes remained shut as the heart monitor beeped slowly. Ben laid his head down on the bed. He kept thinking about what would happen if Riley did die. He didn't feel it at first as a hand wrapped around his own. After a few seconds he noticed and looked up. When he did he saw the most beautiful site ever. Riley's bright blue eyes open.
"Ben?" he asked hoarsely.
"Yeah I'm right here," Ben smiled weakly as he clenched Riley's hand tighter, "how do you feel?"
"Tired and dizzy. What happened?" Riley asked.
"I'll explain later. Right now you rest and I'll get the doctor," Ben told him.
Ben went to get up, but Riley stopped him.
"Wait. Please don't leave I don't wanna be alone right now," Riley pleaded.
"Okay," Ben breathed sitting back down next to Riley.
Ben pressed the button to call the nurse so he could get a doctor.
"May I help you?" the nurse asked over the speaker.
"He is awake. I need a doctor," Ben told her.
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Ben watched as the doctor examined Riley.
"I think he is going to be just fine. I will keep him here for a few more days so he can rest and gain his strength back," the doctor informed. Ben nodded and the doctor left. Ben sat back down next to Riley.
"Ben what happened?" Riley asked.
"What do you remember?" Ben asked.
"Being under the Trinity Church and some pain and then darkness," Riley recalled.
"Ian shot you. We found the treasure and got you out, but you almost didn't make it," Ben told him.
"We found the treasure?" Riley asked.
"Yes. And you were able to keep your promise. You were right there with me when we did," Ben smiled.
"How?" Riley asked.
"I carried you," Ben answered, "Riley I was so scared I lost you."
"Oh Ben it would take more than that to get rid of me," Riley assured.
"I know. I know. Just don't ever scare me like that again," Ben sighed.
"I promise," Riley smiled weakly.
Ben leaned down and hugged Riley the best he could. Riley hugged him back.