Those Three Words

Chapter Twenty-five

     I walked into Carsons hospital room with Declan. I didn't want to go out and celebrate me talking for the first time in eight years. All I wanted to do was  hold Carsons hand, let him know what I did today, and just be there by his side.

     Carsons grandmother was in the room when we walked in. Right away she wanted to know everything that happened. Declan explained it, and basically quoted everybody word for word, then showed her the video recording.

     Watching the recording back, and hearing my voice in it, I had never felt more accomplished. I faced a fear that I should have faced many years ago.

"I'm so proud of you, hun!" Carsons grandma hugged me tightly, and I hugged her back. I was happy that I could make so many people proud of me.

     I think they both could tell that I wanted a little alone time with Carson, so they gave me a hug good bye and left the room together. I walked over to Carson, and grabbed his hand, massaging it lightly. Out of nowhere, I felt the need to speak. I wanted to use the voice that I haven't used in so long.

"Carson, I don't k-know if you can hear me," I continued to rub his hands, but speaking to him made me emotional, speaking in general made me emotional.

"but I wanted to let you hear my voice." I wanted to cry, but I knew I had to keep it together.

"I spoke today, for the first time in eight years." Now I didn't even want to stop speaking, I wanted to use my voice, I wanted to tell him how I feel out loud.

"I wouldn't have been able to do it without you." I bit my lip, and continued with what I had to say.

"You give me so much strength. I can't lose you." I was starting to not be able to control my emotions.

"Please don't die. I need you, Carson. I love you more than anything." That was all I could say before I lost it. The tears rolled down my cheeks and on to his face. I wiped my tears, and tried to stop crying.

     After a few minutes, my life changed. Carsons hand gripped mine tightly, as his mouth moved slightly.

"Don't cry, princess." He grunted, it sounded like he was in pain.

"You're too pretty to cry." It hit me then, Carson was actually awake.

"Your voice is just as beautiful as you are, I'm so proud of you."

     Was I dreaming? Today had to be one of the best days of my life. How can so much good happen in one day? It doesn't seem possible, but I'm not complaining. I had no reply for Carson, though. I was in shock.

"Oh, and Avalon," He smiled lightly, his eyes were still heavy and barley open.

"Hmm?" I whispered so lightly, I didn't know if he could hear me or not.

"I love you, too. I love you so much." Again, a tear fell from my cheek.

     He could hear me, he could hear everyone. I was so proud of him. He made it through this. We made it through this together. We both fought, and both of our strength prevailed.

     I couldn't take it any longer, I had been waiting so long to do this.  My lips crashed down on to his. The feeling I felt when his lips met mine, it was a feeling I had never felt before. I knew that this was meant to be, I knew that he was who I was supposed to be with.

     Carsons grandmother walked in, and Declan did as well. We were still kissing.

"HE'S AWAKE!" Obvious excitement filled Declans voice, and I pulled away from the kiss, startled.

"Yes, I am." I was smiling from ear to ear, probably blushing as well.

"Carson, you made it." His grandmother spoke with tear filled eyes.

    The nurse has heard Declan yell that Carson was awake, and she came running in.

"I figured you'd be waking up soon. We took the breathing tube out today, and you were breathing just fine on your own." I smiled, feeling so proud of Carson at this very moment. He pulled through. I knew he had it in him.

     The nurse checked all of his vitals, and made sure everything was okay.

"You're lookin' good. How are ya feelin'?" She questioned after looking over everything.

"My throat hurts, and if I move my stomach hurts badly." She laughed a little.

"That's to be expected, you've had a tube in your throat for quite some time. That should feel better in no time. Do you remember why your stomach hurts?" That was something I hadn't thought about. Did he remember that he did all of this for me? Would he be mad that I made him go through this?

"Yeah, I remember." You could see the pain in his eyes, he was obviously recalling that day.

     Declan explained everything to him now. He even showed him the video of me speaking for the first time.

"Avalon, I'm so proud of you." His eyes met mine, and I had never felt more complete in my entire life.

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*A/N: So this story is coming to an end within the next few chapters, but I have good news for you; There's going to be a sequel! Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this chapter. <3 Vote and comment.*