Ninjago stories

Jay's Check up

My sister wrote this. Because I'm On Vacation, Y'all!

.... Actually, that's a lie. She really wants to write, because apparently, her job has a lot of benefits for stories. * Shrugs*.

Just so you know, I'm Jay ( when I was younger) and Kai is my sis ( also younger).

Jay sat in the waiting room, the sterile smell of antiseptic hanging in the air. His fingers fidgeted with the frayed edges of the magazine he held, his eyes darting around the empty space. The ticking of the clock seemed louder than usual, amplifying his anxiety.

The door to the examination rooms opened, and Kai stepped out, glancing around until his eyes landed on Jay. "Jay?" Kai called, his voice gentle yet firm.

Jay's heart skipped a beat, and he froze, not moving from his seat. His breathing quickened, and he felt a lump form in his throat. Kai walked over to him, noticing his brother-in-law's visible discomfort.

"Jay, are you okay?" Kai asked, concern etched on his face as he knelt down to Jay's level.

Jay remained silent, his gaze fixed on the floor, his body tense. Kai reached out, placing a comforting hand on Jay's shoulder. "Jay, look at me."

Jay's eyes remained downcast, his fingers still clutching the magazine tightly. Kai's heart ached seeing Jay so distressed. "Why am I the older brother?" Kai asked, trying to draw Jay out of his shell. "Is it to boss you around?"

Jay's silence persisted, and Kai could see the anxiety written all over his face. He gently shook Jay's shoulder. "Jay, please talk to me. Why are you frozen?"

Jay's grip tightened on his seat, his knuckles white as he clung to it. He finally looked up at Kai, his eyes filled with a mix of fear and frustration. "I... I don't like being in the waiting room. It just... makes me feel trapped."

Kai's expression softened, and he sat down beside Jay, giving him a reassuring pat on the back. "I understand. Waiting can be really tough. But you don't have to go through it alone."

Jay looked at Kai, his eyes still showing traces of his earlier panic. "But... what if something goes wrong? What if the check-up isn't good?"

Kai sighed, understanding the root of Jay's fears. "Jay, we've been through this before. Whatever happens, we'll face it together. I'm here with you."

Jay's shoulders relaxed slightly, though he still clung to his seat. "I guess... I just don't know how to handle the waiting."

Kai nodded, his hand still resting on Jay's shoulder. "It's okay to feel that way. We can take it one step at a time. You don't have to be brave all the time."

Jay took a deep breath, finally letting go of his grip on the seat. "Thanks, Kai. I just needed to hear that."

Kai smiled warmly, relieved to see Jay's tension ease. "Anytime, Jay. Let's get through this together, okay? You're not alone in this."

Kai gently took Jay's arm, leading him towards the examination room. As they walked, Jay's breathing grew more rapid, his chest rising and falling with increasing intensity. By the time they reached the room, he was on the verge of hyperventilating.

The room was warm and inviting, with an examination table that looked more like a comfortable bed, complete with soft pillows and a cozy blanket. But the sight did little to calm Jay's nerves. As soon as they entered, he sank to the floor, his breathing erratic and shallow.

"Jay, hey, hey, breathe!" Kai said, his own anxiety spiking. He knelt beside Jay, trying to stay calm but struggling himself. "You're going to be okay, just take a deep breath with me."