1 week later (4 weeks since the accident)
Jens condition has gradually gotten better and the doctor's feedback has become more positive throughout her days in hospital, her wounds are healing and although she still experiences pain; it's nothing compared to a couple weeks ago. Every time the nurses and doctors examine her condition she cannot help but examine her wounds herself. She notices her cuts on her hands; arms and face are almost gone, now showing a shallow red color mixed with newly formed faint scabs; this she is happy about. However she can't help but really notice the 10cm in length slash across her stomach; thinking about how it might leave a noticeable scar. Every time these thoughts run through her mind, she shakes them off with the realization that she is lucky to be alive today and a scar is nothing in comparison.
Jen has continued to have multiple visits from her friends and family; feeling grateful and overwhelmed to have such loving people around her. She was now due to come out of hospital in a couple of days but her body still ached from the extent of her injuries, however all she wanted to do was get back to some normality. She was growing increasingly bored and annoyed that she is not able to go about her daily routines, as in normal health.
Tilly has been sneakily visiting Jen everyday out of visiting hours between Diane, Jens family and friends. She would often sit by her bedside, telling her older lover all about her day at school or what she had gotten up to with her friends. Jen would often intently listen to Tilly's stories, not speaking but closing her eyes and listening as she would often get lost in her lovers sweet voice; that and the fact she didn't have the energy to open her eyes for a long period due to the exhaustion she felt since the accident. The two lovers would also share moments of loving stares; they were also growing the need to touch each other intimately. However, they both know that Jen is too weak for that form of interaction just yet and a hospital was not the place. They would often start kissing as they greeted and said their farewells, at some points during this they would have to find the strength within them to stop before things got too heated; they couldn't wait to touch one another again. Their thoughts of this were often spoken out loud to each other 'I wish I could touch you, I miss you so much' they would often say through text and in meeting.
Jen was sitting up in her bed flicking through a magazine. Her thoughts turn to teaching. Oh, I wish I was working instead of sitting in here not being able to do anything. However those thoughts are interrupted as Diane walks in through the double doors to the hospital room causing Jen to look up from her reading material. Diane instantly notices the warm color back in Jens cheeks.
'Hi jen, how are you feeling today, you look a lot better?' She turns around quietly shutting the door behind her.
Jen smiles at her friend before answering. 'I am feeling good today thank you, the doctors said I can go home in a couple days if my breathing and pain levels continue to get better!' Jen becomes excited at the possibility of leaving the four walls, which have engulfed her for the past few weeks.
Diane moves closer to Jens bedside taking a chair from the corner of the room.'Oh that's great news Jen; it will be good to have you back home. I miss having you around, someone around the house who is not constantly screaming at me to wash their clothes'
Diane says with a slight laugh. Jen just rolls her eyes and laughs in response.
'Sinead giving you a hard time is she, I can't say I miss her moaning at me sometimes' Jen laughs again.
'Don't tell her I told you, she would kill me... But I think she actually misses you, every now and again she asks me when you're coming back and she has mentioned a couple times about how quiet it is in the house' Diane pulls a sarcastic shocked face and lets out a slight chuckle.
'Strangely enough, I rather miss her drama, it is so boring here but I'm sure she will be moaning at me or ill be hearing about her latest argument with Bart as soon as I'm back. So I will not be saying the same soon that's for sure' Jen says while laughing. Silence then fills the room as Diane is giving Jen a very questionable and frowned look.
'You ok' Jen wearingly asks while giving her friend a very confused look.
'Jen...I came by last night to drop off some more clothes and um... I saw Tilly by your bed...she was holding your hand while you were sleeping. It isn't the first time I've seen her in here either...the other day she was in here looking quite upset. Is there anything going on...I mean, I did hear about the rumors a while back. Just please tell me nothing is going on'
Jen just looks ahead at her friend, fear instantly washes over the entire body. Causing the palms of her hands to become incredibly sweaty. She is unable to speak any words. She then lowers her head looking down at her lap and then back up to Diane again.
Is it over for Tilly and Jen, will Diane have her suspicions confirmed?
Thank you, E x