Tragic Harmony

Chapter Ten

I woke up the next morning having to pee like crazy but I didn’t have my crutches. I tried to stand up but the pain in my ribs and leg was unbearable.

“Emma! Emma! I need your help!” I called out for her and she walked in concern filling her face.

“Oh my goodness what’s wrong!?”

“No I’m fine I just need to go to the bathroom….and a shower would be great too.”

“Oh, of course!”

Emma helped me to the bathroom and unfortunately I was unable to shower by myself so Emma had to hold my leg outside the shower so I didn’t get it wet and I had one crutch in the shower with me holding me up.

Maybe I could actually shower myself if it wasn’t for the bastard…The mother effing Gaze….

I got out of the shower and Emma put a chair in front of the mirror so I could get ready. I looked in the mirror and gasped. This was the first time looking in the mirror since the accident. I had a large cut on my face and a couple of bruises on my cheek. I had deep circles under my eyes. The curls in my hair were dead and just waves. I was pale and looked dead. I guess I looked as bad as I felt.

When I got dressed into baggy shorts and a T-shirt Emma had to take me to the doctors and Luke decided he wanted to accompany us.

I was ready with my crutches to walk out of the house but Luke surprised me. He handed the crutches to Emma and picked me up like a little kid.

He placed me in the front seat and smiled.

“Thanks Luke” I said giving a little smile.

“It’s my pleasure.”

That is how are friendship started. I never asked Luke for anything he was just always there willing. I have never met someone who was just so caring and loving. I never had a brother but Luke made me feel like part of the family. I know I don’t like feeling the pain and thinking about my mom, but when I’m with Luke I’m safe. I don’t have to be numb.

Emma let Luke stay home this week and help me while she worked. It got awkward when I had to shower but we managed.

He would help me to the bathroom and close the door while I get undressed and wrap a towel around myself. He then would put me in the shower and close the curtains with my right like sticking out. I then turned on the water and did the usual washing my hair and shit.

“Ok I’m done.” I said turning off the water.

“You know this whole towel thing is over rated….” Luke joked and I smacked his arm as he handed me a towel and my clothes.

I dried myself and changed in the shower. I pulled the curtains open and smiled at Luke. Not even a fake smile. I’m actually starting to be happy.

“Well don’t you look gorgeous.” Luke said tugging my on my oversized sweats.

“Very funny.” I said looking down. “It’s the only thing that fits over my contraption”

“Hey.” He said putting a finger under my chin and lifting my face so he could look me in the eye. “I wasn’t kidding. You always look gorgeous.”

“Thanks.” I looked away and blushed.

“So Tomorrow is your big day? You’re gonna go to start school right?” He said helping me to his room.

We sat down on his bed “Yeah. I guess so.” I said looking down.

“Ali you don’t have to do this. If it’s too soon mom will understand.”

“No, I need to do this.” I said blinking back tears.

He grabbed my hand and rubbed circles with his thumb. “You are the strongest person I know. I have no idea how you keep all your emotions on the inside.”

“It’s not easy, but I rather feel nothing than have the pain…..I just try not to remember.”  I chocked on the last word.

“One day you will get over it. Every day I see you smile more and more. Ali Carson, I promise you one day that you won’t feel the pain any more. I will make you forget.” He smiled and I just laughed.

“You’re too optimistic.” I said smiling and elbowing his side.

“Well at least I got you too smile.”

“That is very true.”

“So Lets only think of the present from now on ok? That’s all that matters. Live in the moment!” He stood up and screamed on the top of his lungs “YOLO!!!!”

I laughed until I had tears streaming down my face. “OW!” I grabbed my waist.

“Sorry laughing this much isn’t good for your ribs. I will go get your medicine.” He went to the door and turned around “Don’t miss me too much ok?”

“Miss you? Psh in your dreams.” He walked out laughing.

After taking my medicine Luke helped me to bed. “Night cripple.”

“Night Luke” I said

I tried to sleep but all I could do was think about the next day. Starting at a new school in the middle of the year. I won’t know anyone….but that secretly made me happy. If they don’t know me, they don’t know my past and that’s how I like it. On top of all that shit there’s the fact that I can barely walk. I’m going to be crutching around school in pain…..I know Emma said I didn’t have to do this, but I needed distractions.

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Isnt Luke a sweetie? Oh and for clarification of course Ali is still upset but she can smile too....I dont want this stroy to be anymore depressing than it needs to be. Thanks for reading....that is if anyone is actually reading....lol

Love y'all

-Ashy