Our Broken Souls

Chapter 10

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Ben's POV

I manage to catch Mal before she falls on the hard ground. I cradle her on my arms like a baby.

"Mal? Mal what's wrong? Please Mal?" I say in a quiet frantic voice.

I very carefully and lightly pat her face. I noticed that the class is now silent and is looking back at us. Mrs. Hatzell walks into the room and the class turn to her.

"Mrs. Hatzell I need to take Mal to the nurse. She just passed out." I say quickly.

She nods and we are off. I find myself relaxed when she's in my arms. I know I can protect her this way. I also find myself extremely worried and concerned. Her face is twisted in pain. My pace quickens. Her arms are wrap around herself. I burst through the doors. My mom, dad, Fairy Godmother, and the nurse are all there. My moms eyes are red and poofy as if she were crying. My dad and Fairy Godmother both have grave faces on. The nurse turns her attention towards us and rushes over.

"Mom? Dad?"

"What happened to her? Why is she passed out?" The nurse asks.

"I was walking by and she was resting her head on the table. I went over to her and asked her what was wrong. She said something about her ribs and ankle."

"I knew it wasn't just her ankle and arms that was hurt..." my mom says.

My father wraps an arm around my mom to comfort her. She hides her face in his chest. Wait what is happening?

"Bring her over her dear." Says the nurse.

I lay Mal's limp body on the table and the nurse immediately goes to work. She takes off her jacket and my body tenses. Her arms are full of way too many scars, bruises, and cuts. She takes off her shoes and socks and I look away. Who the hell did this to my angel? Why would anyone hurt her. I want to punch something but at the same time I just want to cry. My mom rubs my shoulder and I look up at her.

"Ben.. maybe you should wait outside sweetie." My mom says in a soft quiet voice.

I didn't want to go. Not even one bit. But I know that if I were to look at Mal and if I saw one more injury on her I would flip. I reluctantly leave. Now I just have to wait.

Mal's POV

Pain. Everything hurts. I whimper and roll onto my side. My eyes flutter open. My eyes take a moment to adjust to the light. My eyes search the room. Evie, Jay, and Carlos are all here but they are asleep. My try to sit up but my ribs restrict me from so. I'm wearing some kind of thin gown. What the what. My foot has a huge boot on it. My ankle thankfully only hurts a bit. The door opens and my head turns to see who it is. Belle and Ben walk. Belle has a tray full of food.

"Mal. You're awake." Ben says and rushes over to me.

"W-what happened?" I question.

Belle put the tray in front of me and sits next to me on the bed.

"You passed out in science yesterday." She explains.

I whimper when I try sitting up. Belle frowns and helps me sit up. I sheepishly smile at her and reach for a strawberry. I love these things.

"How did I end up here? Why am I in this gown thingy? Also why is this huge boot on my foot?" I ask.

"You told me that your ribs hurt and so did your ankle. I carried you to the nurses office. You really scared me. You are in the hospital. You ankle is broke badly and you'll need to wear the boot for at least two months." Ben says laughing nervously.

I allow my hair to fall in front of my face. I grab another strawberry and pop it in my mouth. My ribs hurt with every breath I take and I close my eyes. That must mean that they know about everything. Gods I'm such an idiot. My mother will be so disappointed. Oh no. My eyes fill with tears. I'm terrified even just thinking about going back there. I can only imagine how bad it will be. It's absolutely horrible when I don't disappoint her. Oh what she'll do when I completely fail her once and for all.

"Are you okay?" Asks Belle.

"It just my ribs..." I trail off.

She nods and presses a button. She brushes my hair out of my face and strokes my cheek. I melt into her touch and close my eyes. I might as well enjoy it while it lasts. The door opens and so do my eyes. A nurse comes in and smiles at me.

"You needed me?" She asks.

"We need some pain medication for Mal please." Ben says.

She hands me a pill and gives me water. I take the pill and stettle into the bed. I fight to stay awake as drowsiness takes over. Belle excuses herself and exits out the door.

"Mal. Just sleep love." Ben says taking my hand.

I nod and close my eyes. In a few seconds I'm asleep. I feel no pain and I'm relaxed. I know I shouldn't be getting used to this. I'll at least get to be fixed up a bit before I have to face the wrath of my mother.

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~Twilightwolf13