The Decembers

Chapter 39

                                                                                             -West-

    I wonder what Cyrus wants to talk to me about. Maybe its about the plan tonight. I hope he is not having seconded thoughts about my plan. I really did think it through. I mean what else would he talk to me about alone. I'm surprise that not even Paisley is here to hear what he has to say to me.

    "West! I need you to understand what I am about to say is very important. I hate to tell you this but I'm afraid that you cannot join us tonight to go save Storm."

   "What are you talking about. Why not?"

    "One of the relievers told us that you need bed rest for in tire whole week. It's not that I don't want you to but if you came, you're only going to slow us down. The last thing I need is to worry about your safety. You need your full rest and get back to being strong so you can attend school next week. I'm sorry to have to tell you this."

    Is he out of his mind? How can he not let me tag along? If it were not for me, none of them would have a plan in the first place. So that is why he wanted to talk to me alone. So, he doesn't embarrass me in front of everyone. Even with them not being here I still feel embarrassed. I also bet that Paisley knew about this and did not want to tell me herself. Whatever happen to being honest with each other.

    "Cyrus, please give me a chance. Let me show you I can stand on my two feet. In fact, I already feel much better and don't even feel any pain anymore. I can't let some little cut do this to me. I'll show you how much better I am."

    I took the blanket off my legs. I was going to show Cyrus that I know I can still stand on my two feet. I grab the bed frame so I can help myself stand up. I had both of my feet touch the floor. As soon as I stood up, I tried hiding the pain that I was feeling. Cyrus tells me that I should lay back down. I didn't listen to him and try walking. Suddenly I felt my whole body wanting to fall. If it weren't for Cyrus being here to catch me from falling, I would have done more damage to myself.

    I wanted to scream with how much pain I was feeling. I thank Cyrus for helping me get back to my bed. I laid back down and could not even look Cyrus straight at his eyes. I felt like a fool thinking that I could gain my strength so fast. Then out of nowhere Paisley shows up again.

    I did not want her to be here. I just wanted to be alone. She must have heard me when I almost fell on the ground and Cyrus catching me on time. She asks us if everything was alright. I look at her and ask if she knew that I could not join her and the others tonight.

    "Yes, I knew. I wanted to tell you myself, but it was too hard for me to tell you. I am so sorry. It should have been me that should have told you and not Cyrus."

    Cyrus then interrupts Paisley and went on saying it was his fault. That he wanted to tell me. "West don't be mad at her. She still wanted you to go but I told her no, but I will make sure as soon as we get Storm back here. I am going to tell him that you are the reason why he is still alive. That it was your plan that saved him."

    That doesn't make me feel any better. I know it should, but it doesn't. I was hoping that I would be with everyone else. Now everyone is going to come back and celebrate, and I won't be any part of it. Even Pierce will congratulate them all. While ill just be laying on this stupid bed bored.

    "I think its best if the both of you leave. I want to be alone right now."

    Once I said that both Paisley and Cyrus look at me and shook their heads. I knew the way I said it was a little harsh, but I was not in the mood for their company. I can tell tonight I will not get any rest because all I will think about is everyone else being at Night Kingdom. Can this day get any worse? First, I get a cut, then I found out Ace is disappointment and now I cannot even go along with my plan that I came up with.