From Knives to Pens

From Knives to Pens - Chapter 39

A/N: Sorry for the late update, I've been busy lately. I'm currently writing the last chapter and I'm really excited about it! As always thanks for the reads, votes and comments, they are much appreciated! As always please comment your thoughts on this chapter and notify me of any mistakes. Thanks! Ciara x

Chapter 39 Andy’s POV:

“When are Willow and Zack going to be able to see their Mum?” I ask the group as Willow takes a seat outside of the room. I notice Jake leave the group but I don’t see where he goes.

“I have no idea. Whenever the doctors give Sophia the all clear.” Jinxx answers. I nod in response.

“When did you guys get here?” I ask CC and Ashley noticing their arrival for the first time. My mind was so occupied by thoughts of Willow that I failed to notice their presence.

“A few hours ago. We came straight here knowing you would be here. Jinxx and Zack had just got the news about Mrs Hart when we arrived.” CC answers and Ash nods.

“It’s great to see you guys.” My voice is appreciative and I smile at them both.

I look over to see how Willow is doing and jealousy stirs in the pit of my stomach at the sight before me. Willow is in Jake’s arms, eyes closed. Her face is soothed and I now it’s all Jake’s doing. I know it’s wrong of me to feel jealous, but it doesn’t stop me from feeling that particular emotion.

Willow and I haven’t been as close as she and Jake are now in ages. I hate the fact that me comforting her does nothing to ease her pain. I’m her boyfriend, I’m supposed to do the comforting, not Jake.

Willow’s eyes open after a moment and they find mine. Quickly masking the guilt I give her a tight smile. The hurt and pain in her eyes is instantaneous. I look away.

Dad’s words come back to me. “Whatever you do, don’t let this break you two apart.” Willow is so special to me but I feel like we aren’t communicating or spending enough time with each other. I thought our time in the park would change things but it doesn’t seem like it’s done anything.

Sammi comes jogging down the corridor. “What’s happening?” She asks, out of breath. Jinxx puts his arm around Sammi’s waist and she leans into him. A stab of jealousy pierces me and I know it’s because of the relationship they have.

“Sophia’s waking up so the doctors are making sure everything is working as it should before she has any visitors.” Jinxx answers.  Sammi nods in response.

I don’t notice that Willow has come to stand next to me and I’m surprised when I feel her familiar slip hand into mine. Squeezing it, I feel a deep longing for our relationship to go back to the happy, carefree way it was.

Jake obviously noticed the jealous look I gave him and Willow, as he’s staying as far away from the two of us as he can get. Guilt envelops me. I never meant to make Jake feel awkward around the two of us, after all he is one of my best friends.

We all stand outside Willow’s Mum’s room, in near silence. Now and then we make the odd comment but other than that the atmosphere is tense and anxious. We’re all desperate for someone to emerge from the room and clue us in on what’s happening. Willow seems calmer than before and Zack seems more alive than I’ve seen him in ages.

Every member of our group is startled by the sound of the door to Willow’s Mum’s room opening. The doctor who has been looking after Willow’s Mum emerges closing the door behind him. Willow’s hand tightens in mine and my heart begins to pound in anxiety.

We all watch the doctor expectantly as he comes over to our group. I squeeze Willow’s hand reassuringly. No matter how difficult our relationship is at the moment, it doesn’t change how I feel about her. I still feel a deep affection for her.