Is it really over?

Chapter 6

I walk into Nate's room and smile at him sadly.

Now it's hard again.

"Hey Nate.

How are you?

Good, I hope...

I told Carl about you, well-

I left out your current situation, but he knows you exist now...

He says hi."

I sit down next to the bed and take his hand into my own, holding it gently.

"We've known eachother for like twelve years now!

I haven't thought about it before, but that's awesome...

Twelve years and you're still my best friend.

It doesn't matter how long it takes for you to wake up, because I'll be here."

I lay down my head on the side of his bed.

"It'd be awesome if you woke up soon though...

I'll join the music club and Carl and I will write a song about you...

Carl calls you "mystery boy""

I chuckle.

"School still sucks, but I'll survive.

If you'd wake up soon and you'd join me there, It wouldn't be such a crappy place anymore.

I miss you..."
My eyes start feeling heavy and I fall asleep right there, beside Nate.

...

"Please give it back!"
Nate's voice called from around the corner.

I ran around it to see a rude boy holding up Nate's tamagotchi and Nate being close to tears.

I ran against the rude guy as hard as I can,  making him fall to the ground.

He dropped the Tamagotchi in the progress and I caught it, making me feel proud of myself.

I give it back to Nate, who's standing there in shock.

I turn back to the bully.
"You better leave Nate alone from now on.
I'm his bodyguard."

I then grad Nate's wrist and walk off with him.

"That was so cool of you!" He laughs.
"Thank you!"

"It's nothing..."
I feel my face getting hot.
"I'd do it again.
We can't let Steven die after all!" I mention towards the Tamagotchi.

"That's so true."
Nate giggles.
"What are we gonna do now, Bodyguard?"

...

I feel a tap on my back.

I open my eyes and sit up looking at the nurse I already knew.

"Hey, kid.
Visiting hours are almost over.
I think It'd be best you head home now.

"Okay..."
I say, yawning.

I stand up and pet Nate's head gently.

"Bye Nate.

See you soon."

I then take my bag and leave.

Walking out of the room hurts again.

I walk out of the room and tears start glossing over my eyes again, quickly rolling over my cheeks.

I've been crying too much these past three days...

I get out my headphones and plug them into my phone, listening to my playlist on shuffle once again.