We Are Tied

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I once again wake up; this time, to a phone call. It was four a.m., really early in the morning. The ambiance in the house was chilling. I quickly pick it up thinking that it is something urgent.

On the phone:

Gabby," this is Gabby montero, who am I speaking to?"

Unknown #," this is the hospital, we are calling to let you know that the patient Kane Spade is now awake but still in critical condition."

Gabby," Um... am I allowed to see her?.."

Unknown #," yes, but I recommend not altering her emotions any further, she seems shaken; it could affect her heart rate and cause complications."

Gabby," yes, I understand, thank you."

Unknown #," have a good day *call ends.*"

I stiffly lift myself up off my bed. All at once, I put my sweater on and put on my shoes. I walk to my mom's room and knock.

Gabby," ma! I'm going to be at the hospital, Kane woke up!"

Ms. M," okay! Tell her I said hi!"

Gabby begins walking out the front door," okay!"

I get in the car and drive to the hospital. The same strange feeling that are given off of those dim lights. The pungent smell of sanitation. I experience the same dread when I enter this building.

I walk into Kane's room and attempt to smile for her. She was already sat up on her bed. Her light blonde hair falling over her shoulders. Her lips still looked pale as well as her skin but she seemed to be more stable then when I last saw her.

I walk up to her calmly and pull her into a hug. I tried not to squeeze too much but she squeezed so tightly around my waist it made me concerned.

Gabby chuckled," did you miss me? Why are you holding on so tight?"

Kane says with a quiet and light voice," thank you so much... how did you know to come over?"

I stepped back out of the hug and sat down.
I responded with sorrow," you weren't answering my text message just typing. I felt that something was wrong based on what I already know about your home situation."

Kane whispered," oh... I'm sorry you had to see that..."

Gabby said in disbelief," what? Are you seriously blaming yourself for this, especially how you are right now?"

Kane looks down. Gabby continued," you did nothing wrong. I was there to save you and rescue you. All you need to think about is leaving and coming to stay with me."

Kane," I... I don't want to bother your mom and dad. Did you even ask your mom about it yet?"

Gabby," I did and she agreed. About my dad, don't worry. If he dares say anything it won't change a thing, you are always welcome."

Kane's eyes narrow as she sighs," thank you again... you are always helping me out and I can't do anything back."

Gabby," you do everything for me, you are the only reason that I have the motivation to live. I wake up feeling like crap everyday but remember that I get to see you."

Gabby's eyes look directly into Kane's eyes and they begin to tear up. Her glossy blue pupils continue to stare. She then says," you deserve the best that the world had to give and I'm just here to help you get there."

Gabby," you mean so much to me. I need you in my life, every second of it."

Kane snaps out of the moment and dries her eyes with both of her palms. Gabby looks away with sincere eyes.

Gabby says," we should get you out of here. Let's go."

Kane moves her short legs over to the side of the bed and slides off shakily. Gabby gets up and puts one arm on Kane's shoulder and the other on her waist. They walk to the bathroom and gabby says," here, change and then we can go."

Kane," okay."