𝓣𝓻𝓪𝓲𝓽𝓸𝓻 𝓸𝓯 𝓶𝔂 𝓗𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓽

𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻 5

Gillian woke up again in the infirmary with a massive headache. A boy was fast asleep in a chair at the foot of her bed, his snores soft and slow. His head was rested on the foot of her bed, meaning that it would be impossible for her to stand up without waking him. Gillian recognized him in an instant, she knew him well and would never be able to forget him. She would always be able to recognize him, no matter what.

Gillian reached up and touched her throbbing head, wincing in pain as she does so. Her hand had a few cuts on it, most likely from the glass from the mirror. She didn't feel any pain, but the bandages were falling off. She took a moment to wonder how long it had been. Was it still her birthday? Worst birthday ever.

Wait, what about the new students? Were they still there? Did they still need help? She couldn't just sit here if somebody needed her.

Gillian tried to move but it caused the boy sleeping at the foot of her bed to stir. She froze, not wanting to wake him. She supposed that the others would have to wait. After all, she had already disappointed someone else by leaving. She couldn't disappoint him by leaving too.

Gillian sat and waited. She tried her best to stay still, but she was never very good at that. Finally, the boy started to wake up on his own, blinking awake. After a moment, he sat up in his seat and stretched his arms above his head.

'Hi,' Gillian muttered, keeping her voice low.

'You're awake! Are you okay? We were so worried about you! What happened?'

'I think I passed out? I don't know. I just felt dizzy. Maybe I haven't been drinking enough water.'

'I'll get you some water then. I'll be right back. I'd tell you to stay here but I don't think you're going to leave.'

Jaxon Porter walked out of the room as K walked in, looking worried.

'Gilly! Are you okay? We found you in a carriage unconscious! What made you pass out? Do you need food? Water? Have you been getting enough sleep lately? Do I need to get the nurse? Are you sick?'

'Kayla! I'm fine! Jax just went to get me water and I'm not hungry. I really am okay. What time is it though? Do I still have time to meet with the new students?'

'You're bleeding! Gilly, you're not going!'

'If I still have time I might as well though. I mean, I'm not helping anyone by siting here like this.'

'You're helping yourself get better. At least wait until you stop bleeding!'

'Fine. How long has it been though? I have slept for five years or anything, right?'

'More like five hours. It's almost midnight.'

'Almost midnight?! I missed meeting the new students by a long shot!'

'Gilly, forget about the new students! You're hurt! Why can't you just think about yourself for five seconds?!'

'I do think about myself! All the time! Just earlier today, I was in the bakery, and I thought about what my favorite dessert was!'

'Did you buy it?'

'No, I bought something that my siblings like too. I can't eat everything by myself Kayla. Sharing is what I'm used to and I like seeing my siblings smile when they get something sweet. Also, I only have enough to buy a few things. It's important to only buy things that you really want.'

'What's your favorite dessert?'

(Not canon)

'I really like chocolate pie. It was a bit expensive though so I just got a cupcake. Then I got some pattycakes for me and my siblings to share.'

'Gilly, you hate pattycakes!'

'I don't hate them! They just aren't really my favorite. They're a bit low on the list, but they aren't terrible.'

'Gilly, please don't tell me that you spent most of your money on something that you didn't want.'

'I didn't spend most of my money on something that I didn't want.'

'Are you telling the truth?'

'Maybe.'

'Gilly!'

'Fine! No, not really. Can I have a minute? My head kind of hurts.'

'Okay. I'll go tell the others that you're awake but don't want company. Think about yourself a little bit while I'm gone, okay? We'll give you your presents tomorrow.'

'Thank you. I'll do that.'

Kayla walked out of the room, closing the door behind her. Gilly stared after her for a second before laying back down and closing her eyes. Her head really did hurt. Maybe a few moments of rest wouldn't hurt.