(Shane's POV)
In what feels like a moment, I am conscious again. My body feels heavy, and I can't even open my eyes. But I can hear perfectly. I hear my mother and someone else conversing quickly and hushed. I soon recognize the voice. It's Lisa.
Every muscle in my body tenses. The woman who has caused me so much heartache is in this very room and I can't do anything about it. I want to scream and kick. But all I can do is will my mother to sense my hesitation.
(Joey's POV)
"Oh come on! You let her in!" I argue. I just saw Lisa be allowed in to see Shane before I could even tell her not to bother. Shane won't want to see Lisa when he wakes up!
"I'm sorry Mr. Graceffa, but we can't let you in! Only family!" the doctor says.
"But she's not family!"
"No, but she is Mr. Yaw's girlfriend and that's close enough." and with that the doctor walks away dismissively.
"They aren't even together..." I grumble. This is not fair. Screw the doctor, I'm going in there I wait until no one is watching then I slip through the white hospital doors.
I am in a white sterile hallway with pale lights. There are a few nurses around so I decide to ask one if they know where Shane is. "Excuse me ma'am? Do you know what room Shane Yaw is in?" The nurse spun around quickly.
"Oh my gosh! You're Joey Graceffa! I love your videos! Oh, yes I know what room Shane is in! It's 225."
"Thank you very much ma'am!"
"No problem Mr. Graceffa!"
I part ways with the nurse and walk down the hall to 225 on the right. When I enter the door I see Shane laying on the bed, his mother next to him, and Lisa next to Teresa talking together. "Lisa! How dare you even think to come here!" I shout.
"What do you mean Joey? I should be here."
"No you shouldn't! If Shane sees you he'll go insane? Do you have any PIECE OF AN IDEA OF WHAT YOU'VE DONE TO HIM?!" Anger wells up inside me. How could she ever know how broken she left Shane?
"Joey, there's no need to shout!" says Teresa.
"Mrs. Yaw, I believe I have every right to shout. I will tell you why later when Lisa LEAVES!"
"FINE! I will leave! I'll leave you with your stupid boyfriend!" Lisa yells. I feel myself blush at the word boyfriend. Lisa shoots up and storms out the door.
"Oh Joey...why didn't you tell me you two were together?"
"Oh no Mrs. Yaw, we're not." Sadly.
"Oh. Well what happened to Shane?"
"I think Shane might have develops depression after Lisa broke up with him." There. I said it.
"How do you know Joey?" asks Teresa worriedly.
"I found him cutting, he wouldn't eat, he's been crying all the time."
"Joey this is-" Just then the doctor bursts through the door, he looks at me but I guess he figures it's no use keeping me away from Shane and moves his gaze to Mrs. Yaw.
"Mrs. Yaw, we have some news for you. There are a few reasons for Shane's unconsciousness, but we think the most likely one is stress combined with dehydration, and/or starvation. We would just like to ask you some questions."
"Oh...okay." Tears glisten in Teresa's eyes.
(Shane's POV)
I hear a people talking and shouting. It sounds like Joey is in the room. Then my hearing kicks in and I hear Joey telling my secrets, "I found him cutting, he wouldn't eat, he's been crying all the time."
Shit. Now I can no longer hide my pain with smiles. It hurts me to know that my mom has to deal with my troubles. I will distress her. It will hurt her. Why couldn't Joey understand? I tune the world out again instead of trying to wake up. I have to try even harder to make them think I'm okay. It has to work.
(Joey's POV)
The doctor asks a bunch of questions. Like of Shane was ever depressed, is he insecure, what does he eat, ect. Teresa had to answer "yes" to many of them because of what I just told her.
The doctor scribbles down some notes them finally speaks. "It's seems that Shane has gone into a coma because off lack of resources. If your information is correct, I diagnosing Shane with depression and self-harming and maybe anorexia or bulimia. When he wakes up, talk to him about it or even about therapy. Call me of you need me." And with that the doctor left the room leaving a weight on out shoulders.
"My Shane Lee..." whispers Mrs. Yaw.
"I'm sorry Teresa, I should have told you sooner."
"It's okay Joey. I know he'll be okay. God will make sure of it." she says, gazing at her sickly son.
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(Shane's POV)
I don't want to get up. My eyelids are heavy and this bed is really cushy. But I can't face all my problems by sleeping. I slowly open my eyes. My vision is blurry though soon it clears. The bright hospital lights makes everything look weird. As soon as both eyes are fully open, I see my mother bend over to hug me and Joey leaning over me. The sight of him makes my stomach drop.
"Oh Shane....are you okay?"
Whispers my mom. I go stiff and stare straight at the ceiling.
"How could you Joey?" How could you rat me out like that?" I ask. It may seem insensitive to push that responsibility onto him but why should I even care anymore.
"Shane I had t-"
"No you didn't. I thought you understood. I though you...you were my friend."
(Joey's POV)
This isn't Shane. His voice is hostile and sends shivers inside of me. These words scar me. "I am your friend. I came here and snuck through the hospital just to find you! I was there when you were upset! What more do you want?" Tears come to my eyes and I don't even try to stop them. What's the point?
"I want a secret keeper. But I don't need that anymore, do I? Cause now I have no secrets." hisses Shane.
His words tear through me like I'm made of paper. I love him so much and I just wanted what was right for him. I see maybe now, he wasn't ready have that information out yet. Just like how I'm not ready to come out. I don't say anything. Instead I back out of the room and take off running.
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Sorry for the long wait! I was in Maine for a week with the family! School is starting in 2 days so idk how often I'm gonna post anymore :/ I might just quit this fanfic for a while. Whatever, tell me what you thought of this chapter. The next chapter is in the works already!
