Unpolished

Monster Are Real

Chapter Eleven

Monsters Are Real

(Playlist – Meet Me Halfway by The Black Eyed Peas)

Jade's POV:

"I know it's too soon to fully trust me, Jade. But when you're ready to talk, I'm here. All of us are. Even Owen, I mean, Mr. Blackbourne, and Gabriel, and I am certain that Sang would listen as well. You could even continue your act at school, so long as you didn't hurt anyone."

I cleared my throat so I could talk. Marco immediately had the straw at my lips. I drank a bit. "You don't know, you don't know what you're asking." That one sentence had worn me out. My head fell back against the pillow. There was a knock at the door.

"I am asking a lot. Please listen though. Everyone in this room has been through more than you think." Again he stood and kissed my forehead, then squeezed my hand. "Come in. We're ready."

I didn't even bother to open my eyes. I heard a lot of feet and chairs scooting. No one talked. Someone sat near my feet and placed a hand on my leg.

"Now can I check her over, Marco?"

"Yes, Dr. Green."

His cold hands were firm but gentle. "I need you to try and open your eyes a bit." I did as much as I was able to. "That's a good girl. I know you can open your mouth and stick out your tongue."

I couldn't help but try and laugh at that one. How many occasions had I given him dirty looks in the hallways and done exactly that to him. I tried to mimic the exact look that I had done on so many occasions.

"Ah, there's the look I know." I had succeeded. He was laughing.

"What the fuck, Doc?" That was North.

I tried to motion for Marco to come closer. I didn't want Dr. Green to hear what I had to say. "Back off for a sec, Doc." The strong, citrusy smell of bergamot overtook my senses as his hair tickled my nose. It made me smile. "I'm right here. Whisper to me."

I couldn't help but smile at myself for thinking of this. "Tell. Tell North. His personality's split. It's so many ways, he goes for group therapy on his own." He chuckled lightly in my face. "Then tell him, I get it now. I don't want to mess up what he has."

"As you wish." As Marco said that to me, I know I had a sharp intake of air. That was my favorite movie of all time. It was silly, but it made me smile, which reminded me that I was in serious need of some pain reliever. "Hey, North. She says your personality is split so many ways, he goes for group therapy on his own." Silence enveloped the room, but Marco continued, "But she also says that she gets it now. She doesn't want to mess up what you have. I am guessing there is an apology in there somewhere."

North began laughing. It was a good sound.

"Is she doing okay Doctor Sean? She looks so tired. Should I grab her another blanket or anything?" Sang's small voice asked. I guess North had nothing to say.

The door opened and closed again. "Sorry we're late. Traffic was horrible. How's our girl doing?" I didn't recognize this voice.

"No problem, Isaac. Vance. She's doing better than I thought she would be considering everything she has been through. We were just getting ready to ask some questions. She is ready for some pain meds I am sure. Jade has been awake and conscious far longer than she should have been. I would like her to get more rest." I honestly had no idea that people could care. Especially not people like the doctor, or even Sang. And after what I had done to her? Vance was here?