I can feel the blood rushing to my head as I slowly begin to gain consciousness. My head is pounding. It feels like someone is try to escape the confines of my mind. And it doesn't feel great.
My eyes strain against the light as I try to open them. They feel like dead weights. I try again with no avail.
I decide to stop trying and focus on something else. I register faint voices in the background, but can't make out what they're saying. The last thing I remember is running the track. I'm too tired to worry about where I am right now.
I feel like I'll have plenty to worry about once I find the energy to wake up.
I then realize that I'm conscious, but not awake. What a disorienting sensation. I want to wake up. I want to see Vaughn. Even if he doesn't want to see me.
The thought makes me sad. I let out a little whimper. I wish my parents were here. I wish I wasn't here. I wish I was where they were.
The pain in my head is getting worse. I should stop thinking. I feel a hand on mine. Maybe I am where my parents are.
The hand then moves to touch my face. It's a gentle touch. Their hand is rough, yet comforting. I let myself take in the feeling. I want to feel like this all the time. It's been a long time since I've known comfort I remind myself.
"Cherry, it's time to wake up," the voice says.
It's Vaughn. Vaughn is here with me? I thought he didn't want to be seen with me.
I've never heard his voice sound like this. It's strained. Almost rough. His voice is usually smooth. But it's definitely him. What happened? I feel a sense of panic overtake me.
"Just open your eyes. It's been hours."
If I wasn't so confused, I'd think Vaughn sounded desperate. It's been hours?
I decide to try and open my eyes again. I ignore how the light is burning my eyes. I just want to see Vaughn. Why is he so upset?
I'm looking up at Vaughn and he's looking down in relief. His face immediately changes.
"Nurse! She's awake!" Vaughn exclaims.
I wonder how long I've been out?
"Hey there," says Vaughn in a soft voice.
My heart lurches. I give him a smile, ignoring the pain.
I give his hand a squeeze.
"Hey, there," I say with a tired voice.
I'm so happy to see him.
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When Cherries Fall | Kingston Prisoners
RomanceI don't know how to live without her. It can't be undone. ----- When Vaughn Reed finds a frail girl cowering in his closet at the Kingston Training Insititute (a gruelling program aimed at reform), he doesn't know how much she'll change him. Vaughn...
