The One And Only Outsider

Chapter 24

Justin's POV:

I woke up and looked around me. I was still sitting on the ground with my knees pulled in. I got up from the ground and walked to the bathroom. My hair was sticking out in all directions and there were dried tears on my face. I washed them away and ran my fingers through my hair. After I'd freshened up, I walked back into my room and picked up the small box. I opened it and took out the necklace and stuffed it into my back pocket. Grabbing my keys, I ran down the stairs. I jumped into the car and started the ignition. I drove to the hospital and parked the car. I sat and looked through the windshield. I wanted to go in and see her. I had to see her. This was all my fault. The least I could do was come and see her. I got out of the car and walked in. I slowly approached the desk. I was honestly more afraid to see Garnet than anyone else. 

Justin: "Could you tell me where  Garnet Reppling's room is?"

The lady behind the desk typed something on her keyboard.

Nurse Amy: "Room B89."

Justin: "Thanks."

I walked from the desk and through a few winding hallways until I came to the room I was looking for.

B89.

I slowly opened the door and walked in. Micah was sitting in a chair beside her bed. He was holding her hand and mumbling things to her. Micah's head whipped around as I took a step forward. His eyes were teared up and the expression on his face changed from sorrow, to anger. Micah stood up and shoved his hands in his pockets, as he walked towards me.

Micah: "What are you doing here? Haven't you done enough?"

I winced at his words. Yeah, I deserved them but it still hurt.

Justin: "I-I just came to see if she was alright."

Micah's eyes softened.

Micah: "Well...she's alive...but she's in a coma."

Micah looked back at Garnet and sighed. 

Justin: "Can she hear us?"

Micah: "Yeah. She can hear us, but she can't move or talk."

Justin: "If you don't mind me asking...how long does she have?"

Micah: "They say she has 3 weeks to wake up..."

I got the message. 3 weeks or she wouldn't wake back up.  

Justin: "Do you mind if I talk to her?"

Micah thought for a moment, then sighed.

Micah: "I'll be in the hallway."

Micah went back over to where Garnet was laying. He pushed her hair back and planted a kiss on her forehead. He then asked past me and closed the door behind him. I walked over to where Garnet's bed and sat in the chair next to it. She was super pale, her hair was matted down and now dull, and she had clear breathing tubes in her nose. An IV was strapped to her arm. I could see the scars she had on hr arms. Probably from when she tried to kill herself. At least that's what she said when she'd exploded at school. And it was all my fault.

I felt absolutely horrible. 

Tears started to roll down my cheeks as I intertwined our fingers. 

Justin: "Hey Garnet. I just wanted to say I'm sorry. This is all my fault. If I weren't so selfish none of this would have happened. Truth is, the gunman was an 'old friend' of mine who owed me a favor. I asked him to get rid of Micah so that I could have you. I love you Garnet. I get why that'd be so hard to believe but, I do. I've loved you since day one. And all I ever wanted was what you and Micah have. I wanted to be the one to hold your hand, to kiss and hug you, to protect you, to tell you 'I love you'. But all I ever did was cause you pain. And now, I've put you in the hospital. I tried to get rid of Micah and ended up almost getting rid of you. I feel awful for what I did. Trying to take out Micah was wrong. Horrible. I, um, I brought this for you."

I reached into my pocket an pulled out Garnet's necklace. It's the one I pulled from her neck after I, you know, beat her up the time she rejected me. I wrapped it around her neck and fastened it in the back. I tuck it under her hospital dress so that it wasn't noticeable. Sitting back down in the chair, I took her hand in mine again.

Justin: "I took it from you the time I beat you up after you'd rejected me. I wanted a piece of you to keep. I thought that if I couldn't have you, then I should at least have a piece of you. But, you deserve it. I know how special it was to you. It was never mine to take."

I wiped the tears from my eyes and took my hand from hers. I stood up and leaned over her bed, placing kiss on her cheek. 

Justin: "I love you Garnet. I'm sorry."

I walked through the door. Micah was leaning against the wall with his head back and his eyes closed. When the door closed, he opened his eyes and looked over at me. I gave him a weak smile and walked back down the hallways. If she doesn't make it, I don't know what I'm gonna do. I can't believe I did this to her. She never did anything to me. 

Yet, I was still the one who put her in a hospital bed. 

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hi people! So....I hope you liked it. I know it's short but, I swear the next chapter will be longer. I'm so happy to finally be on Christmas break! I hope you guys are enjoying your break so far!! I'm going to go a head and start working on the next chapter, so that I can try and have it out before Christmas. I hope you guys are enjoying the book so far. It's lots of fun to write and post. So please read, comment, vote, and TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!!! Thanx!

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