Knocked Up (Lenny Pearce/Justice Crew Fanfic)

Chapter 10: Knocked Down

* Lenny’s POV *

An annoying beeping sound woke me up from my sleep, sounding like an alarm clock in the morning – one I know I didn’t set up last night. Come to think of it, I wasn’t even aware how my night ended or how I came home because I don’t remember anything.

As I opened my eyes, I was lying in an unfamiliar bed and room, now unclear of my whereabouts and the reason why I was here. Everything was white and a striking light was blinding my vision. Closing my eyes one more time, I hoped that I was just dreaming and when I open it back again, I’d see Ava.

But when I finally opened, someone greeted me instead. John.

“You’re finally up. How are you feeling?” John asked and as I looked around, I knew I was in a hospital bed. But still the reason of being here was unclear. “We got you soup. That’s all you can eat right now, anything soft actually.”

“I’m not hungry.” I uttered as I turned to one side, watching how uneven the colors of the wall now, spotting stains on some parts and creating mini stories in my head while at it. I was hurt that even when I’m sick, Ava was nowhere to be found. She didn’t care for me any longer and this was one proof – it was more than enough reason for me.

“Bro, you have to eat!” John uttered. “Your body gave up last night because of everything!” He uttered, pushing me the tray of goodies.

However, I wasn’t really in the mood. All this time I just wanted Ava to take care of me, but she can’t even come up here and do that. Thinking about how I was so worthless to Ava now, I erupted in tears for the nth time.

The only girl I’ve ever loved so much left me.

Biting my lip to control it wasn’t even working anymore, and it didn’t even matter how much I’ve been flooding my room or which people could see me. For once, I didn’t care if they saw how weak I was.

Just then, the door flew open as another person came in. Judging by the voice, now it sounds like Ava talking to John.

“How’s he doing?” She asked as John whispered something. “I brought some fruits; maybe he’d like that better than the soup.”

“He doesn’t want to eat. Maybe he will if it’s you.” I heard John utter, and minutes later, I heard someone opening up a package, marching towards the bed.

“Hey Len.” Ava uttered as she sat down beside me and fixed my hair, moving it away from my face. She felt my forehead and cheeks, perhaps checking if it was hot or something. “Are you feeling better?” She smiled, and then I remembered what happened last night. Everything she had told me just came up replaying in my head, reminding me of the pain that had stabbed me.

“Just leave.” I uttered as Ava gasped, pulling out her hand back to her sides.

“Len.” John called me, perhaps telling me to shut it. But there was no way I was now. Hurt and everything else were just boiling inside of me, wanting out.

“What?” Ava asked, stunned by my orders.

“Of course, you’d only come here because I’m chilling in the hospital bed, not even sure why I needed to be here. I’m okay now, aren’t I? Go on ignoring me again because this time I promise you I won’t be a nuisance to you anymore. I get it, Ava.” I spat as tears in her eyes fell. “I’ll provide you child support for our baby, but that’s the only thing I can offer.”

“Len…” She sighed, in hopes that I was just joking. Moving her hand towards me, I shook it off, not wanting to be touched.

“What? You wouldn’t even be with me if I wasn’t in a hospital. You wouldn’t even talk to me without making me jealous. You wouldn’t even look at me thinking I’d be lying to you. Yes, I did Ava, I did it twice, but I was so sorry about it!” I exclaimed.