ModHouse

Why Worry?

        "Did you hear that both Mac and TRO were hospitalized?" asked Sapple, setting down a box of clothes.

        Sapple was currently helping Yel move into his new house, his weekend was free of work (for once) and he found there wasn't much else for him to do, seeing as Sam wasn't the best of company.  He figured he might as well lend a hand and do something productive, so after much convincing and assurances he didn't mind, here he was helping Yel box up his room.

        "Wait, really?" Yel asked with a worried tone, "What happened?" he questioned, abandoning his task and turning to face Sapple, hands still clutching clothes hangers. The fact two of his students had been injured without his knowing greatly worried him, he truly cared for their well being and even the idea of them being seriously injured was unacceptable.

        "Yeah, apparently Mac was just being stupid as usual and ate a mushroom, I don't really know what TRO could have done though. Just just sent me a quick text saying she wouldn't be able to make it to our study meetup today because she was worried about them. That's actually what freed up my schedule," Sapple informed, glancing at Yel and noticing he was clearly more relaxed about this, he quickly attempted to comfort him. "It can't be that bad though, Just treats TRO as if they were a child, she'd have the college on lockdown if it was more than a scratch, so why worry?" 

        Yel nodded his agreement quietly, but was having a lot harder time paying attention to his work, so after tripping twice and dropping a box on his foot he asked, "What hospital are they at? Not to go visit the, I just want to make sure they're at a nice hospital and-"

        Sapple cut him off, "They're both at the one on Elm's street, it's fine that you're worried, but try not to let it ruin your day, okay man?" Sapple reassured him.

        Yel gave him only an offhand reply of "Yeah," mentally mapping out the way to the hospital as he packed. He was very clearly thinking, eyes looking past Sapple instead of at him, but he let it be.

        The two continued like this until around midday, agreeing that it was much too hot and they had already accomplished enough. Once Yel was sure Sapple was back at the dorms he unlocked and started up his car.

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        Mac woke up to a white ceiling and bright lights shining in his eyes, his face scrunching up and eyes squinting as he sat up in the bed. It was all very white, and it made him feel uncomfortable and vulnerable.

        "Mac! You're awake!" Lucy shouted, obviously surprised. She was seated on a bench pressed against the wall, scrolling through something on her phone.

        "What gave it away?" He asked dryly. His voice sounded weird and scratchy, probably because he'd been asleep for too long. "What happened?" He asked, shifting into a more comfortable position to face her.

        "You ate a random mushroom like an idiot, idiot. The nurse said you'll need a checkup once you wake up and then you'll be released. You'll feel a bit queasy but you'll be fine," She informed him. "You owe me 5 bucks by the way, I had to pay for the gas," She told him, entirely serious. 

        Mac stuck his tongue out at her, but she just rolled her eyes and went out of the room to get a nurse. 

[Meanwhile...]

        TRO woke up slowly, not registering where they were nor what had happened for a couple minutes before sitting up abruptly when the pain in their arm pulsed. They calmed slightly once they realized they were in a hospital. TRO scanned their surroundings and found nobody in the room, before the door slammed open and Sam rushed in, clearly worried.