My Mermaid

Hope

Li's POV

''AARGH'' I was startled when I heard a familiar groan. Jean-

''JEAN!'' I freaked out when I saw him collapse on the floor, he lost a lot of blood already..I teared up and cried hard. ''T-this can't be it..Nno NO NO, JEAN STAY AWAKE'' ''C-c'mon! Listen to me, please!'' I tried to keep him awake and hoped so badly that he won't die..I can't, I DON'T WANT TO LOSE YOU JEAN! DAMN IT, I WISH I STAYED..It's..all my fault...I hugged him close to me, trying to stop his bleeding as well. ''C'mon don't close your eyes..C'mon!'' I cried out. I was losing my breath, everything hurt so badly. Mei tried to comfort me but it didn't work.

''Li, calm down..'' She said while rubbing my back but I got away from her. I felt extremely dizzy but no! I won't just give up on Jean! I can't let him die...it's..all my fault. I know I can save him. I remember reading about having our focus on using our abilities to heal the person to keep them alive. I kept my palm on his heart and did the ritual I needed to do. Please save him, God. I tried my best to stop getting distracted by any thoughts that I would lose him and that this wouldn't work. I was sure it would work, I have faith. Time was ticking and I felt even more drained as time passed on. My eyes were shut and tears streamed down my cheeks. 

''Li! It won't work, there's no guarantee! We are all gonna die if you continue to use your power like that! You know it's linked to the grand mana, we are already so worn out! It's hopeless, even if he gets well, he'll never be able to remember any of this or you at all Li.., just pray for him!'' The Chief yelled with concern evident in his tone. I couldn't help it, more tears came uncontrollably. He's wrong. I know Jean will be okay soon! Jean, please wake up. I will make you remember me if you really forget me, but please wake up... I could feel the essence of our powers fade away. Is this...really the end? 

''L-li, we can't breathe anymore. It probably was a lie where it said that you could save the person you care for.'' Mei said while Kai, in the background, was probably trying to keep up too. ''I can't keep track of our surroundings anymore'' Kai said. Everything felt heavy and suffocating. Are we dying?

Things started getting silent and silent as if I were dying but suddenly I heard something that a dead being can't and felt something hold onto me. ''-gasps faintly-'' Jean! It's Jean! I cried out with happiness, as I shot open my eyes and looked at him. 

''I'm so glad to see you, Jean!'' I said while kissing his cheek and clinging to him. I noticed that the heaviness around us faded and it felt much better now. It was worth it. I smiled while still crying. 

''I-I thought I lost you, Bubba..'' I said while nuzzling my face in her chest. 

''Mm..''

''Let's get to safety first and get him treated.'' The Chief said. I nodded. We all went to Jean's apartment. I had been with him the entire time. I didn't want to be away from him for even a tiny moment. I grabbed the essential stuff needed to heal him, wiped his body, and treated his wounds as the doctor instructed. Others ate a bit while I just waited for Jean. I stayed with him the whole time so I would be there whenever he wanted me or needed something. He was asleep so I fell asleep next to him soon too. I made sure to not put pressure on his wounds or cause him pain further. Chief, Mei, and Kai already left and went back to the Ocean. Good, I guess.. I wanted alone time with Jean, to focus on him only and take care of him properly. I love you too much my love, my daddy...

I woke after a few hours still feeling sore, scared, and worried for Jean. I looked beside me to see him peacefully sleeping. I smiled at him and pecked him. Heh, he doesn't remember me and it's agonizing. I'll make sure to take proper care of you. I'm sure you'll soon remember your Baby but..even if you wouldn't be able to remember me, I will always love you. I took a shower and changed into his white button-up and shorts and headed to make food for us. By the time, I finished cooking, Jean was awake. 

''Hey Jean!'' I greeted him with a warm smile while walking to him and helping him adjust comfortably.

''Mm..Hey'' He said. Awh how badly I miss you my Jeany Jean Jeannn.  ''Who are you?''

''I'm your..n-nurse!'' He just nodded. I know he didn't buy what I said, after all, it's still Jean, he just forgot me, hmph.. ''Now c'mon, pretty boy, time to eat.'' With that, I started feeding him slowly and carefully. We spent the rest of the day with me doing his medications, making food, helping him change, watching movies, and of course, I had been imagining about us. I really wanna kiss him so badly and passionately and do more~.