Lovebound (bxb)

Chapter 50: Aftermath.

26th December 2015, Saturday.

(You lie on the bed with your face buried in the pillow, Sara sits beside you, trying to light up your mood)

Sara: So.. the frog jumped on Hannah! And we were all laughing.. wait- did I tell you this story already?

Jay: Yes..

Sara: Oh, let me think of another untold story.. Oh! What about the time Ellie and Audrey crashed into the fountain?

Jay: That as well..

Sara: Man this is hard, since we talk so much I have nothing to tell you.. (You release a tired whimper)

Okay Okay- uh.. Wanna hear about how I fell into hay?

Jay: That didn't happen..

Sara: Of course it happened!

Jay: Are you making up stories to cheer me up now?

Sara: I- why did I even think that would work.

(A knock comes through and Mrs.Gomez pops her head in)

Mrs.Gomez: Is he better now? (Sara points towards your almost unconscious body)

Sara: He has been like this for two hours now.

Mrs.Gomez: Well, looks like someone has to go to the bathroom soon. (You groan)

Sara: Yeah, she's pretty bad at jokes.

Mrs.Gomez: Hey- (She clears her throat and sits next to you, her hand stroking your head)

Jay, I know it's a tough time for you..

You probably didn't even sleep last night, hell.. maybe you haven't been sleeping for a while.. thinking about yourself and what can you do about it…

I just want to tell you, I have always seen you as my family.. like a son I never had. And if you're thinking you're a burden on us, don't. You can live here for your whole life and I wouldn't blink an eye.. Remember when Sara's lungs flared up for the first time? I was out of town and John was in Italy! YOU were the one who took care of her, for a whole day! Till I came back the next day.. and how old were you? Fourteen?

Jay: Thirteen..

Mrs.Gomez: Yes, and what do I see after coming back? Lunch! I still remember it, you walked into the room with the food and a sad look on your face and said "Auntie, you must be hungry. I made this, I'm not very good though.. also I spilled milk on the counter.. but I cleaned it! Sorry.."

Jay: Was the food good?

Mrs.Gomez: Oh, it was delicious! The salt was a little iffy but delicious nonetheless.

Anyway, what I'm saying is we ARE your family, and I fully support you. Okay?

(You gasp for air)

Jay- Take your face out of the pillow.

Jay: I'm okay.. (Your voice cracks)

Mrs.Gomez: I don't think so.. (She lifts you up and you reveal your face wet with tears)

Oh my- Sara, get the tissues? (She nods and runs downstairs)

They are in the blue cabinets! (She examines your pillow)

Oh wow- it's wet.. how long have you been crying?

Jay: T- The whole night? I'm sorry- I didn't mean to.. (More tears form in your eyes)

What did I do to deserve you guys?

Mrs.Gomez: Jay.. never apologize for showing emotions. And it's us who are lucky, so fortunate that Sara got a friend like you.