Touched

Chapter 24 (Awake)

May's POV

The darkness in my head started to fade as I suddenly began to hear machines beeping and people talking.

I tried to open my eyes but I could only force them open for a split second before they start to feel heavy and shut again.

I heard a mans voice calling my name, "Miss Evans. I'm Doctor Samuel Harris. I need you to open your eyes for me...can you do that for me?"

I frowned as I started to open my eyes longer than a few moments ago.

" That's it. Your vitals looks good Miss Evans. Are you awake now?"

I could keep my eyes open now. My throat felt sore and scratchy. My head hurts and my arms felt sore. It took me a while to finally realize what's going on.

Panic started to set in as soon as I saw the bunch of IV needles in my arms. I wanted to pull them out but the nurses held me down as I struggled to get loose while crying.

" Miss Evans I need you to calm down. You can't put that much strain on your brain yet...Miss Evans please stop. The IV's are important for your recovery."

I continued to struggle. I felt scared being here all by my self with everything and everyone around me that I don't know.

" Tiffany go get Mister Longford please. " The doctor told one of the nurses.

Not long before she left Alex barged through the door and rushed to my side. Taking my hand and holding my head to look at him.

I still struggled as he spoke, " May?.. Hey. It's okay... Look at me... Hey... Look at me. Everything's going to be okay. Calm down... Just look at me."

I slowed down and looked at him. Straight into his icy blue eyes. I suddenly got the scent of his cologne and realized Alex is with me.

I'm not completely alone.

I stopped and listened to his calm voice." That's it... I'm right here okay... Don't look at your arms, just keep on focusing on me okay. I'm right here."

I stopped " A.. Alex?... I'm scared. "

He hugged me " I know... I know you are. But I'm right here."

He pulled away and cupped my cheaks as I spoke softly " It hurts... My head hurts. "

Alex looked at the doctor who began to speak." Oh.. If it hurts we can just give you something for the pain."

He walked to the cabinet and unlocked it. Retrieving a glass bottle and a needle.

I started to panic again but the doctor calmed me." No don't worry. I will just inject it in the IV tube in your hand and not directly into your skin. "

Alex still saw how scared I was. " Hey... Look at me okay. It will be over soon. He won't inject you directly."

"See? All done."  he said after the docter moved to the trash can next to the sink.

I fell relaxed backwards onto my pillow.

After the doctor told me about what happened and what to expect in the following weeks, he left leaving Alex and me alone.

Alex sat in the chair next to my bed, "How are you feeling... Is the pain bad... Can I get you anything?"

I smiled faintly"No... I'm feeling better... Did you get in touch with my dad maybe? "

He looked at the door then the floor in one quick motion and then back at me," No sorry... There is no way I can  know where he is or get in touch." he pulled a sorry face and looked down to his hands.

I sighed," It's okay... Atleast... You're here with me..so I'm not completely alone. " I said softly as I squeezed his fore arm.

He gave me a faint smile.

I suddenly remembered" How's Bear doing? Is he okay? "

Alex's eyes shoot up to mine with a confused expression " What? The.. Dog? "

I nod" Yeah... I remembered that I tripped over him and he let out a yelp... Is he hurt or anything? "

He scoffed a 'are you serious' scoff" What the actual fuck... You're in the ICU with an extreme medical problem and you're worried about a fucking dog?.. Are you serious? "

I tilted my head to the side with a confused and sarcastic expression" Yeah... I'm dead serious... He doesn't understand what an accident is so from his perspective I just stood up and kicked him from out of nowhere while he was sleeping... I feel really bad. So... Is he okay? "

Alex just stared at me with no expression at all" No... I did not check to see if his fucking feelings were hurt. I love him but you're more important right now... I mean you're health... "

I sighed and pulled a sorry face" Please check if he's okay, please. I feel really bad. Give him a kiss and hug from me."

Alex frowned" No. Why would I want to do that... It's weird. He's a dog. He won't understand. "

I smiled faintly" I feel bad. Please just do it until I get home then I'll say a  proper sorry myself. "

He just stared at me with a blank expression.

Only now I noticed the get well soon  balloons and card with a duffle bag and the teddy right next to Alex.

" Did... Did 'you' get these for me?"I asked confused and shocked.

He nodded and rubbed the back of his neck while laughing nervously" Yeah. It... It just seemed like te right thing to do. I bought you some comfy pajamas too, I know a hospital gown is not the comfiest. The back is wide open so you have to lay there with an open ass the whole time. "

I shook my head with a faint smile as I looked at the door when the nurse entered." Hey Miss Evans... How are you feeling... Any pain or discomfort? "
I gave her a faint smile" No... I'm just tired that's all. "

She came to check my vitals." You need to rest. It's important for the healing process. "

I was about to say that it's okay but Alex spoke first." You should rest. I should probably go then. "

He said goodbye and left.

Not long after Alex left. The nurses brought me some soft foods because any solid food that recommends any chewing was not safe right now. It will put too much strain on my head.

After I ate the nurses helped me get cleaned then into bed where I almost instantly fell asleep.

I was not yet allowed to dress in any other clothing just yet, incase I had to be rushed into surgery. The only time I will be alowed to wear other clothes are 2 days before I can go home.