Ghost

Chapter Sixty Six

                                      Nats POV

      We're back in Spencer's med room. We talked with Wanda for a couple hours, even making it to dinner with everyone. It felt good to talk about her and share some memories.

      I feel like I'm talking about her like she's gone already. And I know she's physically here.. but it's been so long since she's moved. It's getting harder and harder to convince myself she'll make it out of this.

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     We fell asleep for a bit, only waking up to Wanda asking if we wanted to join her for a movie. Knowing how much Spencer loved her movies, it brought a smile to my face. We watched a few movies in her room with her, though she doesn't even know it.

       But it would be nice to get out of these uncomfortable chairs and enjoy a night with the team.

     "Yeah, I'll join. You coming Yelena?"

     "Nah. I want to stay with Spencer."

     Not wanting to argue or push her, I just nod my head and walk out the door with Wanda.

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                                    Yelena's POV

        I don't blame Nat for leaving. I know it's hard seeing her like this. But I couldn't bring myself to. Spencer needs someone by her side. And I will gladly be that person.

      I can breath easier knowing they aren't suspicious of Spencer anymore. Well, at least not that we know of. But we gave them an explanation and it should be enough to keep them at bay.

      Everyone seems a bit more relaxed now. We had answers for them, even if they weren't quite the whole truths.

      They shouldn't suspect Spencer of being the Ghost. To them, the Ghost is dead. Gone from the earth, no longer here to torment anyone.

     Which is true. She's actually doing quite the opposite. I want them to know that. But I also know that now is not the time.

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       I must have dozed off. I don't really know for how long. It's dark in the room and Nat still isn't here. So I guess I slept for a shorter amount of time than a movie. Unless she just didn't come back..

       I rub my eyes and try to adjust my position. They brought cots in here for us that I should probably use. I don't know if Nat will be coming back in here, which makes my heart ache.

       I know Spencer would want her here and would be hurt to know that she wasn't.. but I know the toll this is taking on Nat.

       I can't make her do anything and I'm not going to try. Maybe she's just taking a break tonight. Maybe Nat has the better inclination and Spencer will be out for awhile.

        No. No. Spencer will be fine. She'll wake up soon. I have no idea why she hasn't woken up yet. Actually, no one does.

       It doesn't matter. She'll wake up.

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       I fell asleep on the chair again. It's dark still. Nat still isn't in the room. I stretch a bit, settling on the fact I need to sleep on the cot and not the chair.

        I stand up, walking over to bring my cot closer to Spencer. I leave Nats cot in its place. Letting it be there for whenever she returns.