Where the stars meet

☆Permission☆

Permission(noun)

Consent or authorization

"They had permission to do as they please."

It had been a while since Zephyr's last visit to the hospital, around 2 days to be exact.

Celeste wasn't quite sure why, so he picked up his cellphone from the corner of the side table and texted him.

Celeste (10:00)

Hey Z.

Celeste looked up from the screen, debating whether he should write any further or wait until he replies. While he was lost in thoughts the phone lit up.

Zephyr (10:03)

Hey Celeste.

Celeste smiled typing in.

Celeste(10:05)

Why haven't you visited the past two days? Busy with school?

Zephyr(10:07)

Well, yeah it's been quite hectic, but I believe I'll be able to visit the day after tomorrow.

Celeste(10:07)

Alright

Celeste(10:08)

The shower is on that day isn't it?

Zephyr(10:09)

Yeah right, that's great then.

Celeste(10:10)

Yeah, are you at school?

Zephyr(10:10)

Yes I am

Celeste(10:11)

Right, I won't disturb you any further

Celeste made himself comfortable on the bed, sitting quietly, there was nothing interesting to do, ever since he's been on meds, the hallucinations have toned down, but a part of him misses them, at least they've always kept him company.

He looked around the bed, reaching out for the stuffed toy.

There were two on his shelves, the one Zephyr gave him, and the one he won at the carnival, they both reminded Celeste of Z, and he didn't mind, not one bit.

As Celeste sat in silence, feeling rather happy that the meds made the hallucinations and the pain go away. Ms. Helena walked in, with a smile on her face.

"I asked the doctors, and they were looking into your medical reports, they'll decide whether they are going to grant a leave or not."

Ms.Helena cheered as Celeste gazed in awe. "Really?"

"Yes," she replied.

Celeste blushed, "thank you."

Ms.Helena chuckled, "you're welcome."

She left the room for what seemed like hours before returning.

The door slid open once again, Ms.Helena smiled walking in. "So?" Celeste questioned impatiently.

Ms.Helena smiled, leaving Celeste to get even more excited "You can- But! Only for an hour, because your surgery is at 2am." Celeste was happy. Happier than he had been in a while, he didn't know how to express it, he wanted to cry, but couldn't bring himself to shed a tear. "Under some conditions as well." The nurse looked down at her clipboard.

"Which is?" Celeste asked, and stretched out his arms.

"Besides being out only for an hour, you have to be very careful, nobody wants you to get hurt." She answered, "Take a picture for me too!" She added, and winked.

"Sounds good." Celeste nodded happily.

Ms.Helena exited the room and left Celeste smiling. Ignoring the strain in his cheeks, he felt as if he had the world in his control. He picked up his phone, once again.

Celeste (10:40)

Z, the doctors said we can go see the shower!

Zephyr (10:42)

Wait

What?!