V & V - Rageous Rageon Rise

Ollin Y Chimalma

Mateo POV:

My head injury has me sent to several different brain and head scans. It was scary having to go through the scans and machines, but I managed to keep calm.

They have me up and walking by the second day, yet I can't lie and say that I don't feel weak.

It's like I'm re-learning to walk; my muscles and nerves feel so frail.

By the time I'm allowed to lie back down, I am panting. Midori visits me with Carlos, making me feel better.

Carlos: "So, we have some fun news."

I'm interested as he rubs my shoulder.

Carlos: "We will do our filming for the show tomorrow!"

I smile, liking how excited he is. I felt awful learning that... the blizzard Dom created halted production. But at least they are going back on track tomorrow.

Carlos and Midori visit for a bit longer before they leave. The nurse turns off my lights for me, shrouding the hospital room in darkness with only a tiny light in the corner.

I look out the big windows, admiring the city of Mount Rageous. I'm not usually in the urban area, so it's pretty to look at while I'm here.

Though, I really wish I'd gotten to see Dom. It's difficult not to talk to him.

Still, I need to heal up. I want to be strong for him, and I do not want him to see me in this weak state.

On the third day of my being in the hospital, I'm given my head and brain scans.

I had my brain knock around my skull, but don't appear to have lasting damage.

That makes me feel better, and hopefully, it means I can be discharged soon.

As I prepare for my physical therapy, a small amount of determination hits me.

I know I don't want to move. My head still really hurts, and my body feels weak.

But... I'm going to do this for Dom.

I push through my therapy, impressing my nurse who helps me.

Nurse: "Great job, Mateo! You're doing better than you did yesterday!"

I smile, liking that she's proud of me.

I go to bed tired, yet proud and feeling like I accomplished something.

I fall asleep looking out to the pretty skyline. I wake to someone rubbing my cheek.

I lean into the touch, liking how cold their fingers are. I sigh before opening my eyes.

I gasp as I see who it is; Dom. I sit up and am given a gentle hug. He holds me before kissing my cheek and pulling away.

Mateo: "You're here! You're here!"

Dom: "Hi, Mateo."

He whispers before kissing my cheek again. I scoot over so he can sit in bed with me.

I cuddle right up to him, sighing happily as he rests his arm around my waist.

Dom: "I was discharged this morning. I am so happy to see you. Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you. I was just so excited to see you."

Mateo: "It's the best thing I could have woken up to. I'm so happy you're here."

Dom: "Me too, Mateo. Me too."

We're quiet, him rubbing my side for a bit until my nurse walks in.

Dom gets up so she can assess me.