Two Eyes Down

Last Day Of Night

Today was it, the day I would not only feel the warmth of the suns rays seep into my skin as it shined through my window, but watch it's journey from space the 92,960,000 miles to shining from the partly cloudy sky and to me. I checked the weather for this lovely occasion, it will also be a lovely eighty nine degrees in San Fransisco.

Demi had her usual spot on a chair next to me, her warm hand never disconnecting from mine. One of us was shaking in anticipation, but to me, who it was is unclear. Nate was next to her, running his hand up and down to calm her down. He has been here most of the time and in that time we've become close. You'd be surprised how much people connect when in constant contact. I'm used to his presence, the making up of the elephant that widened the room permanently before walking out. He does things to help not only me but Demi too. He's the one that makes sure she eats, sleeps, showers and all other things. All I could ever do was tell her to and whine until I was sure she did it. Monica and Katia came about an hour ago, giving the update on Aiden, who is doing just fine. I feel like 'fine' has the worser meaning in this case, but I'll see it for myself soon. Aiden can't hold a grudge, just a silent treatment.Jenny slept in a hotel across the street with Nate. Nate spends more time here though, because Jenny works a lot to support me too. Thankfully, that will change soon and I won't have to rely on her so much.

I can't help but think of all that could go wrong, my eyes still don't work, I only see in one colour, I don't see colour, something else that was fine before doesn't work, the possibilities go on and on.

"Do they even care?" I asked randomly, suddenly reminded of my friends absences.

"I'm sure they do" Monica reassures "but Dylan needs time. Being friends with someone you love but not being anything more hurts a lot. Aiden always supports the underdog. It'll be alright, give them time."

I nod, totally unsatisfied with her answer, but we take what we can get.

"Natalie, your time with Doctor Dalebrooks isn't for another hour, maybe they'll come." Jenny says optimistically, but I know that everything from the words to the tone of that statement is fake.

Once upon a time, before all this mess, before Demi, before who I'm surrounded by, even before Dylan, I had a family. Fights and lack of understanding on both ends ended my contact with them, there is no reason it couldn't break the one I've tried so hard to keep together. Thinking about this, I realise that relationships are like a house of cards. They're all different, but they all total to one, fragile and strong in their own ways. The top doesn't really matter, but as you go further down, they gain importance. Aiden was right above Dylan, who was pretty low. So basically, I lost half my house.

I don't answer Jenny. I know the answer is no, as well as everyone else. So I stay quiet, leaving nothing but the sound of strained breathing to fill the void.

An hour passes with hardly any words spoken. We just waited in silence, my sweaty palm in Demi's. Then, Dr. Dalebrooks enters with a joyful voice. "Natalie and friends! How wonderful it is to see you all here for the big reveal!"

"Hello Dr. Dalebrooks!" Nate says, standing. Nate has always been respectful, even when he's mad, he gives what's expected and then some.

"So the surgeries, as I said, were successful and everything is so far so good. Otherwise, you would not be gathered to be seen and take Miss. Foster home."

"Can we take it off now? We've waited long enough." Monica says impatiently.

"Of course." Dr. Dalebrooks said, stepping to my right, avoiding Demi in her chair. I wouldn't blame him, she'd destroy him if he tried to separate us.

I sit there impatiently, running my thumb over Demi's hand to comfort the both of us. After a few seconds of rustling, I feel the fabric that has been around my eyes loosen, then tugged very slowly and unwrapped, loosening it bit by bit. Then, with one final jerk it was off.

My eyes were closed. I was almost afraid to open them. So many things could go wrong, and what I've lived with my entire life is gone. It's a happy thing to think about, but it's all I've ever known and I never liked change. Change for me meant not finding things, wasting time and breaking my schedule apart where I end up not knowing it and messing something up. Almost everything is based around darkness, and now I'll have to relearn and rethink all those things to adjust to my new life. I'll have to adjust my brain to understand pictures and scenes. Most of all, all the lights that have been outside of the black tunnel that was my eyes.

"Natalie" Demi says nervously. "Can you open your eyes?"

"Yeah, just taking in the last moments of daylight darkness I guess." I huff, my eyes still closed.

"Open sesame!" Jenny says enthusiastically, obviously gesturing to me. Most people laugh, so it must be a funny pose she broke into, but I never opened my eyes to peek, I just smirk and continue my moment with myself.

"Natalie, open your fucking eyes. I have to work tonight." Nate says, pretending tome annoyed.

"Let her take her time. One small step for us, one giant leap for Nat." Demi half jokes, squeezing my hand. In it, is a smile I can't see.

Then, with one final breath, I opened my eyes slowly, letting the black I've clutched to for so long go for the first time. When I did finally see, everything was white.
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SEQUEL
TWO EYES DOWN: NEARSIGHTED
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R.I.P. Buddy Lovato, you were a wonderful dog and friend to Demi and all who knew you.

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