For The Second Time {Tony Perry}

2.3

{Song for this chapter; Alone - Sleeping With Sirens ft. Machine Gun Kelly}

• Emilia's pov •

I fell suddenly onto a hard, solid ground. Breathing in deeply, I coughed multiple times, not liking the stuffy air. I put my hand in front of my face, examining it. I felt. . .weird. Like I wasn't even suppose to be in this place. This--this disgusting place. It was filled with cobwebs and it felt too cold for my liking. It kind of looked like a cave or some kind of a lair, too. Not something I was comfortable with. To one of the sides of the cave, there was a bright, bright light. But on the other side, there was a bright light, but not as bright as the other. I was confused and didn't know what to do; let alone, know where I was.

"Hal," a voice said breathlessly, like they couldn't believe their eyes. I turned around to come face to face with my very own father. "My, you've grown."

Smiling, I took a step towards him, only to see him shaking his head slowly. I started to frown a little, frightened. "Why am I here, Dad? Why?"

He sighed, grinning lightly and standing in front of me. Dad put his hand on my cheek. "It seems you've gotten into a bit of a pickle, Halley," he replied, laughing quietly.

"What do you mean?"

"You don't remember?" he asked, puzzled.

I shook my head, shrugging. "Was it important? Did I die? Is that why I'm here?" I asked loudly, beginning to freak out. "Why aren't you answering me?!"

Dad put his hands on my shoulders, squeezing them lightly. "Halley, calm down. Deep breaths; in, out." I did as he said and took deep breaths of this stuffy air. "Now, listen to me, okay?" I nodded, listening. "You were in an accident. A car accident. And Tony--you remember him, right? Yeah, well, he's sitting in the chair beside you right now, holding your hand. Ever since he found out you're really Halley, he hasn't left since. It's been a week, Hal. A week. If that isn't love, then I don't know what is."

Tears were forming in my eyes as I realized he was right. Exactly right. If Tony was willing to sit beside me for an entire week just to see me lying on a bed, barely alive, then I was willing to do the same. Not because I have to, but because I want to. I love Tony with all my heart and I don't want to be alone anymore. I've wanted to tell him I still love him since he thought I was a fan at Pauli's Guitar Shop just seven months ago. But I've been too scared. All I have to do now is wait to wake up again. Then I can tell him, and maybe, just maybe, he'll say the same.

My dad stared into my eyes, waiting for me to say or do anything. I nodded my head, smiling huge. I hugged him tightly, not knowing when I'll ever see him again. "Go to the less brighter light, Halley, and don't forget me, okay?" I nodded again, hugging him even tighter, if it was even possible.

"I promise I won't forget you."

"Oh, and tell that Tony boy I wish I could've met him. He seems like the perfect guy for you, Hun." I laughed as I walked away from him and into the light, disappearing within seconds.

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I sat up quickly, my eyes wide. I screamed, my body aching. Tony looked up at me, startled from my outburst, but smiling because I'm awake. He was still clutching onto my hand tightly, the sweat basically pouring down my arm from holding it for so long. Once I laid back down, I continued to scream every now and then, the pain becoming unbearable. I could see Jaime, Vic, Mike, and Mandy sitting all around the room, watching me like I'm crazy. "Can someone please call a damn nurse?! God damn!"