Sjin was rushed into surgery and I was left sitting in the waiting room, shaking from fear and the bitter cold that I felt. Normally he would be there to hold me when I was cold or scared, but he wasn't now, and I couldn't help but blame myself for it. I looked down at my bracelet with our names engraved on it, memories flashing through my mind. What if he didn't survive? That single question repeated over and over in my mind, haunting me with what I thought was impossible - a life without Sjin. I pulled my knees into my chest and cried, not caring who saw.
I must have fallen asleep, as I woke up to someone shaking me, and another voice calling my name.
"Minty, cmon! Sjin's out of surgery!" A soft yet stern voice whipered, and I was immediatly wide awake. I looked around to see Hannah sitting on one side of me whilst Lewis sat on my other side, one hand on my shoulder.
"Where is he?" I said, barely audible. My voice was hoarse from the crying and my eyes were swollen, but I didn't care. Hannah took my hand and guided me down a long corridor, before entering a small room that look more like a cell than a hospital room. My eyes flickered around the room before focusing on the figure on the bed in the centre of the room. I walked over slowly, and if my eyes weren't run dry, tears would have been flooding from my eyes. I could barely recognise him through the bruises and wires, but it was him. His breathing was soft and calm, as if he was sleeping. I guess he was in a way.
"He suffered major head trauma Mints, he could be out for weeks." Lewis said in a hushed voice, but I said nothing. I took Sjin's hand and held it in mine, hoping for a reaction. Nothing happened. I sighed and rested my head on the pillow beside him. Hannah and Lewis exchange a glance and both left the room, giving us some privacy. Then there was another knock in the door and I heard it click open. I lifted my head and looked over at the new visitor.
"Duncan?" I looked over at him, and he sighed slightly.
"Hey, I heard what happened, so I came here to say.." He began but I cut him off,
"If you're here to apologise, you don't need to, you can go." I said before turning back around and focusing on Sjin once again. I felt bad for being harsh but I waited until the door clicked shut again before letting out a sigh and collapsing back into the chair. This was going to be a long night.
