It was Sunday afternoon, nearly 48 hours since you had been admitted into the hospital. The doctor in charge of you was going to let you leave Saturday, but your migraine and lack of coordination had still been way to obvious and he had refused to release you. Instead, he had brought Alfred in (and Mathew, which was a welcomed surprise) to keep you company. You had tried to object but he just laughed it off. "It's okay, (y/n), my sons would love to keep you company." You were still unsure. "But don't they already have other plans for this weeken-." "Of course not!" He laughed boisterously, "It's not a problem!" True to his word, Mathew seemed thrilled to be able to stay with you at the hospital. Alfred... maybe not so much...
"Be careful, (y/n). The last thing you want to do is fall." Nearly two days of inactivity for your legs was not doing you any favors as Mathew helped you to stand shakily on the hard, tiled floor of your room. You laughed quietly. It's funny how overprotective he can be sometimes without even knowing it. You grasped his hands tightly as you tilted suddenly to the left. After righting yourself, you looked into his worried violet eyes. "I'm okay Mattie, really." His expression didn't change.
"Mathew, just let her walk for a bit, there's not much more damage she can really do to herself anyways..." The two of you glared at Alfred, who was sitting somewhat lazily in the chair pushed back between the wall and the window. "You're not helping, Alfred." He crossed his arms over his chest and pursed his lips, "Hm, well I don't owe you anything. There was supposed to been this awesome party at Mathias' place this weekend and-" Mathew snapped, "If I hear so much as one more whine from you about that party Alfred, I swear! He's not a good influence and you know it!" Both Alfred and I were taken back. Mathew hardly ever yelled... that wasn't part of his personality.
Mathew helped you sit down on the bed but then stopped, seeming to realize what he had just done. He looked at Alfred with apologetic eyes and sighed. "Alfred, hey, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to yell. I just don't want you getting swept into the wrong crowd is all..." Alfred looked away momentarily before returning his eyes to his brother and smiling. "Naw, it's okay Mattie, I know. I'm sorry, I'll quit talking 'bout it, I promise. Thanks for looking out for me." You looked at your folded hands, somewhat awkwardly. Okay, major brother bonding moment happening here...
Mathew turned back to you and smiled, "Okay, well, it's just about lunch time. Why don't Alfred and I go eat and then we'll bring something up for you, does that sound alright?" You nodded, "Of course, go eat. Thank you both for staying here with me. I-I know it might not really seem like it, but I'm happy I didn't have to stay here... alone." They both smiled warmly at you. Alfred came over to pat your head affectionately, all the while being cautious not to bump the bandages. "No problem. I'm sorry I keep whining about being here. It was kind of fun. Kind of." You snorted sarcastically and rolled your eyes (playfully, mind you) "Thank you Alfred, you really know how to boost a girl's self esteem." The boys laughed and then arranged your things to make sure you were all set before they left for the cafeteria.
You settled yourself back in the bed, sighing comfortably. Your head felt much better and the nurse said that you'd probably be released this afternoon. I suppose sleeping until the boys get back would be nice, after all, the doctor said naps would be okay now. Besides, I'll need my wits about me when I get home. He's going to be pissed I was gone for so long. However, just before you could fall asleep, a dark head peeked into your room. You straightened in surprise. "Antonio?" He grinned and turned to call quietly down the hallway before entering the room. "Romano, I found her." He stepped inside the small room and came to a stop beside your bed. "Hola senorita. Rumor is that you fell and Romano wanted to come and check up on you to see if you needed anything."
At that precise moment, the red faced Italian came into the room hesitantly with his hands hidden behind his back. "H-Hey (f/n). Come stai?" It comforted you that he used the same greeting he addressed to you every morning. "I'm doing okay, thank you." He shifted uncomfortably. "O-oh, that's good..." You waited patiently. He was hiding something. His blushed deepened. Antonio playfully reached out and pushed his best friend lightly. "Come on Amigo, I'm sure she'll like them." Before you could ask anything else, a large bouquet of white lilies in a beautiful glass vase was presented to you. You were silent for a moment. Lovino shifted anxiously again. "Look, if you don't like them-" You interrupted him to both yours and the two boy's surprise. "No! No, I love them!" Lovino's mouth opened in shock and you heard Antonio cover up a snicker. "They're beautiful. Thank you so much..." You reached up to touch a dainty, white petal with your finger tip. Lovino pushed his hands into his pockets and managed to work up the courage for a small smile. "So... you'll be at school tomorrow, right?" You smiled, looking up from the pretty flowers. "I should be, assuming the doctors let me out today."
You heard Antonio's phone chime and he dug it out of his pocket to read his latest text message. "Hey, Lovi, that's my work. We've got to go." Lovino pouted but remembered you were there and wiped the look off his face almost immediately. "Fine, let's go." He turned to you. "Get better soon, okay?" You smiled at him again. "I will, thanks for stopping!" His blush returned full force and he muttered something before leaving the room in a hurry. Antonio winked at you. "Adios, Amiga." You nodded and waved. "Bye Antonio." Then they were gone. And now I can rest... nice of them to stop by though.
Your eyes closed sleepily and before you knew it, Alfred's voice was ringing loud and proud in your ear, almost jolting you awake.
"What are those and where did they come from?" Alfred and Mathew, holding a tray of assorted food items in his arms, stood just inside the doorway with confused looks on their faces. You pulled yourself up in bed. "W-what? Oh you mean Lovino's"- You stopped. Sitting on the table next to your beside was the large vase of tall stemmed lilies... and something else. A medium sized pottery vase filled with delicate, little blue flowers. You reached out hesitantly and brought the blue and green vase towards you to cradle it in your lap. "I-I think they're bluebonnets." There was a note tied to a piece of string wrapped around the vase.
You pulled the card off and held the little piece of paper up to your face. Your cheeks blushed slightly as you read it. you're beautiful when you sleep. love- A
Alfred came over to you but you quickly held the card to your chest. "I-It's nothing. A friend left them for me." His eyebrows went up with surprise but he shrugged it off and returned to his seat in the corner of the room, taking the apple off your tray as he went. Mathew scowled at him, "How are you still hungry?!" He grinned and shrugged, taking a huge bite of the apple in the progress. Mathew rolled his eyes and brought you the rest of the food as you returned the vase and note to your bedside table. "So, we saw your nurse in the hall and she said she was just on her way to get your release papers. You'll be going home within the next hour!" You put an enthusiastic look on you face, or tried to at least. "Sounds great." I hope 'dads' in a good stinkin mood when I get home...