You Left Me Stranded

Chapter 19

Ashlen's P.O.V

I've always wondered what it felt like to die. Whether if you went to heaven or hell, or if you're plain just stuck. That's where I am right now, and I fucking hate it.

It's been, I think, two weeks since I've been in a coma. Alan hasn't left my side since the day I got in here. I can sense him beside me, holding my hand, singing to me, etc. Every time he talks, I can tell he's been crying. I want to hold him, so badly.

Ms. Sharron and Alan's parents come almost every other day. They always whisper, which I find funny because it a not like I'm going to wake up if they're super loud. I can always sense when they're around, too. They all each have a wonderful personality.

Austin has been back only once. I hate him for that. I hate the fact that I still love him. Hell, I'm still in love with him. I don't like this. Why did I even fall in love? I don't understand it..

I hear footsteps approach my bed and then I feel Alan's hand squeeze mine. I try to concentrate so I can hear who the person is.

I feel Alan raise up. "Doctor, how is she?" I heard the man take a long pause. "She looks like she's gonna be alright. She should be up by tomorrow afternoon." Boy do I wish I was awake now. I'd be hugging Alan so tight. I was excited for myself.

The guy left the room and I felt Alan's hand on mine again. He whispered to me, "Ashlen, I love you. Stay strong and please wake up." Now I need to wake up. I have to.

Alan's P.O.V

It's been two weeks since Ashlen's been in a coma. Two weeks without seeing her beautiful smile. Two weeks without hearing her voice. I'm starting to go crazy. I miss her so goddamn much.

I'm the only one who's been by her side the whole time. My parents and Ms. Sharron stop by when they can, which I'm very thankful for considering how bad I'm holding up.

Austin hasn't been here except once and that was just to talk to me about the band. Like, what the fuck, man? I swear that dude is something else. We've both known Ashlen since we were little. Yeah, I might be closer to her, but she's in love with Austin. If he'd just open his goddamn eyes, he'd know it. And the fact that he has a girlfriend is just fucking ridiculous. I don't like her. I mean, we've never talked, but something just feel right about her.

Lost in my thoughts, I barely noticed the doctor walk in. I look up at him. "Doctor, how is she?" He looked at her for a long moment then smirked a little. I took a deep breath, waiting for the answer. "She looks like she's gonna be alright. She should be up by tomorrow afternoon." I smiled a huge smile then looked down to Ashlen. The doctor turned and head out the room. I grabbed Ashlen's hand and said, "Ashlen, I love you. Now stay strong and please wake up." I think to myself for a moment. 'Please wake up..'