Lies

Chapter 5

Once we arrived at my house, I jumped out of the car and quickly helped Thomas out. He was bleeding a lot and needed medical attention.

I started making my way toward the house when I spotted Gerald parking his car behind us. I almost dropped Thomas. The nerve of this guy!!

"Mariana. Help Thomas into the infirmary in the back. Oh and get some ice for your cuts." She nodded and left inside. I stomped toward Gerald. He was waiting by his car; arms crossed.

"So, I don't get an invitation to go to your house, but they do?!" He acted strange and I knew he broke my rule.

"Lemme ask you something. Are you drunk?" I saw Gerald grimace, but he didn't answer.

"Gerald. Are you. Drunk?!!" He stared at me for a second before nodding his head.

"Yes and I'm sorry. It's just I-I-I couldn't resist it. They dared me to!" Tears sprang into his eyes. He made me want to forgive him, but I held firm.

"Don't start crying. Do you want to know why I haven't kicked you out of my sight yet? It's because I don't hate you." I grabbed his hand. He looked at me and smiled. It took a while, but I smiled back too.

"Now, come on let's get you feeling better." I helped him walk and wrapped my arm securely around his waist.

Oh Gerald...I'm never letting you go..

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"Oh Skyla! Help me! Thomas is losing blood real quick! He needs medical attention now!" As I walked into the house, Mariana ran toward me. I settled Gerald onto the couch and ran toward the infirmary. I saw the dirty bandages surrounding Thomas and quickly went to the cabinets. As I ran around the room searching for the supplies I needed, I talked to Mariana.

"I need you to go downstairs and maybe get some ice and painkillers for Gerald. Can you do that?" I looked for Mariana and saw her nod. I grabbed a bin, put all the materials in it and cleared a space on the medical bed.

"Good. Then just go okay?" I grabbed some elastic gloves and set to work. I tried to ignore Thomas' hard breathing and concentrated in cutting his shirt off. The cut wasn't to deep so I knew he'd make it. I cleaned the wound and rubbed some antibiotics on it. I saw him flinch and I told him to stay still.

Thomas just squeezed his hands into fists and gritted his teeth. I gave him some morphine and his fists immediately loosened. Once he became calm I got the needle and thread ready.

It was a painfully slow process, but afterwards it was all worth it. I was able to stabilize Thomas' heart rate and blood flow. His stitches were a bit messy, but okay. I grabbed the roll of gauze and wrapped it around his body. When I was done, Gerald came in. He had an icepack against his face and a hand wrapped in gauze.

"Hey, do you think you could drive me home?" I gave Thomas some painkillers and walked toward Gerald. I grabbed the hand with the icepack. It was cold so I took his hand away and held the ice for him.

"I don't think you're ready to be on your own. I'll give you a spare room to sleep in. Mariana!" Gerald winced.

"Oh sorry."

"It's okay." Mariana came running in.

"Yes Skyla?" Anxious doesn't begin to explain the look on her face.

"Can you watch over Thomas for a bit. I'll be right back, but just make sure nothing goes wrong." Her face brightened up at my words and I had to prevent myself from gagging.

"Yes, yes of course." I walked out with Gerald. We headed down the hall and I led him into a room.

As I turned to leave I was grabbed from behind and a pair of lips smashed upon my own. Gerald pulled away and smiled softly at me.

"Can you sleep with me?" I scowled at him and said no. He, clearly not liking to be rejected, swept me off my feet and deposited me on the bed. He slipped in the covers right after me.

"Are you crazy?!" I started to yell at him, but he stopped me by kissing me. I tried pulling away and instead just stayed still. I wasn't going to give him the satisfaction of corrupting me. His kiss became less fierce and more gentle. I was filled with relief when he let go.

"Please Sky, sleep with me?" I loved Gerald, but sometimes he acted like a spoiled child.

"Gerald, I know you're mad at me about Thomas, so how bout I strike you a deal?" I seemed to have grabbed his attention. He raises his eyebrows.

"Go on." He motioned for me to continue and I did.

"Well how bout if I can help Thomas you can...have a little taste of you know..." I gave a little giggle and Gerald pulled me in for a hug. I grabbed the icepack that was still in his hand, and placed it on the drawer. I slipped my hands around his neck and gave Gerald a small kiss.

"Oh thank you! Your the best teddy!" As the words came out of my mouth, I noticed that it had been a while since I last used his pet name. He seemed to notice it too and he had a huge grin on his face.

I was so excited that I quickly tucked my teddy bear in bed and went to the infirmary.

Although I had gotten what I wanted, my happiness was squashed just as quickly as it had come.

Inside the infirmary, Mariana was crying while Thomas was mumbling to himself and staring at the ceiling. I stopped walking when I was three steps inside the room.

"Skyla, what did you give Thomas?" Mariana wiped at her tears and looked at me.

"I gave him some morphine and afterwards, a couple of painkillers. Why?" She shakes her head.

"No reason just..." She bursted into tears again.

"I gotta go..bye." I moved out of the way as Mariana came running past me. I walked toward Thomas and heard him speak.

"Oh......Skyla.......I....love...you......please......" I stepped back until I was against the wall.

What?!? What did he just say!?
I couldn't believe what I had heard. It was impossible. Tears were appearing on my cheeks, but I quickly wiped them away.

I checked the hallway and saw it isolated. I was sure Mariana was upset and had left. I walked back into the room took a deep breath.

"Thomas...are you okay?" I leaned over him and waved my hand in front of his face. He just kept staring off into space and I instantly got worried. I touched his forehead and immediately pulled my hand back. He was extremely hot!

He had a fever and I looked around the room for the medicine. I reach out to a bottle on a nearby table. I walk over to a sink and washed a spoon. I walked back and whispered to Thomas.

"Thomas I need you to drink some medicine. Please open up." I was hoping he could hear me, but I ran out of luck. I sighed and just propped his head up. I poured the gooey substance on the spoon and had to carefully feed to him. It was hard because he didn't open his mouth. I had to force feed him.

Afterwards I gave him a couple more painkillers because he kept bleeding through the bandages. I tucked him into bed and left...well almost left. I gave a quick peck on the lips.

I was astounded by my action. I didn't know why I kissed him...but I kinda liked it.

Oh why did I make it so difficult to keep my feelings in check?!