Eyes Don't Lie ✩ Jenna Ortega (G!P)

LXVI

| Jenna's POV |

"Jen, honey."

My girlfriend's soft calls and cooes made me turn to her. I knew how I looked: black bags, bloodshot eyes, pale skin, and a hyper focused look on my face. It had only been a singular day since we found out about Lloyd — I just couldn't handle it.

"Come on, baby, you haven't moved from that spot in hours. You must be so sore." Y/N tried getting me to stand up but each time she tried, my body stiffened and remained glued in the chair beside Lloyd's bed. "Baby."

"I- I just can't leave him. What if something happens when we leave? What if he dies? What if... what if-" I began to panic a little, my breathing quickening as fast as possible.

"Hey, hey." Y/N straddled my waist slightly, cupping my face as I breath heavily beneath her. "It's okay, you're okay, everything is going to be okay. I promise." I tucked my face in her chest, her warm hand comfortingly rubbing the back of my neck until I calmed down.

"I'm sorry." I pathetically whimpered out. Y/N pulled my head out and wiped the few tears that fell, kissing my pale cheeks.

"You have absolutely nothing to be sorry for." She reassured in a soft but firm tone. I nodded feebly. "Now, you haven't eaten since last night or at all this morning. Can you please eat a little thing? For me?"

"Only for you." I negotiated in a whisper, looking at her through my droopy eye kids. Y/N nodded with a slight smile.

"Good, good. I'm proud of you." She stood up carefully. "I'll go get you a little something, okay?" I nodded in response, my eyes fluttering closed when she kissed my forehead longingly before leaving. I looked back at Lloyd, grasping his cold hand and lowering my head.

"You so hard on yourself, hermana." My head snapped up when I heard Lloyd's weak voice calling for me. "Yo lady is too worried bout you."

"Lloyd." A small gasp left my lips as he gave me a painful smile. I just held his hand, I didn't want to crush him into a hug. "You're awake?"

"Mhm, fo sure. I heards you talkin to me, I just couldn't, like, respond." Lloyd talked slowly through calming breaths. His chest was steady going up and down and his heart rate seemed to be normal.

"I was so fucking worried about you." My voice cracked a little, betraying my emotions. "Who did this to you?"

"My ma's new boyfriend." Lloyd grunted when he tried sitting up. I stood up and gently pushed him back down, pressing a button on the side of the bed to elevate the upper half for him so it was easier. "Thanks, homie."

"Your mom's boyfriend did this?" The hand that was out of his sight clenched into a fist.

"Yeah... his name was Bobby or some shit." Lloyd let out a long sigh. "Could you- could you get me a tamale?"

I smiled a little, at least his humor was still intact. "They don't have any but tomorrow I'll bring you one. Promise." I patted the back of his hand lightly, a little happy to see the color rushing back to his body.

"'Preciate you, man." He leaned his head back with his eyes slightly closed. "I'm finna take a nap, aight? I'm alive, don't stress."

I chuckled a little out of relief and ruffled whatever hair he had left. "Okay, brother. Sleep well." Lloyd smiled before closing his eyes and relaxing into his slumber. I quietly walked out of the room just in time to run into Y/N.

"Hey, you okay?" She immediately asked, holding a red jello cup for me. I cupped her face and kissed her slowly. "Wow, what was that for?" Y/N blushed.

"I love you, obviously. And things are looking up." I sighed in relief. "Lloyd was just awake, he talked to me but he's napping now." I wiped the sweat from my brow, leaning against the wall. Y/N stood between my legs, running N's her hands up and down my arms.

"I'm very happy about that." She leaned up and kissed my lips again. I couldn't help but melt and smile into the kiss, this girl was literally my everything.

"Is it okay if I go home and shower? I need one." I smelled my shirt, grimacing a little as Y/N laughed softly with a playful roll of her eyes.

"Of course, I'll stay and watch Lloyd, okay? Don't worry. You take as long as you need and want. Everything is perfectly fine, baby." Y/N kissed both sides of my face before gently pushing me away. I smiled and followed her orders.

As I left the hospital, I walked over to the car and opened it. Before even leaving the parking lot, I placed my hands on the steering wheel and a small smile formed on my face.

Thank you, Jesus Christ.

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A/N:
Lloyd ain't finna die hoes dw