Is This Reality?

Chapter 11

"Harry?"

The doctor is standing over Harry.

He has just seen him open his eyes.

"Doctor? Where is the girl? Alaina? I wish to see her now." Harry's voice is breathy.

"Okay Harry. I will go get her for you."

Alaina stands, noticing that the doctor has come out of Harry's room.

She is anxious to know some news. Hopefully some good news.

"Alaina. There you are. Harry has woken up. He wishes to see you now."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"Thanks doctor."

Alaina freezes in front of the door. 'why does harry want to see me? out of all people. why me? i just don't understand.'

Harry notices Alaina standing on the opposite side of the door.

He hardly has enough strength, but he manages to slightly and slowly lift up his arm and motion for her to come in.

"Hey sweetheart." He is still breathy when speaking.

"Hi Harry."

"How are you?"

"I am okay. I am glad to see that you are better. You've woken up."

"Yes. I have."

"Why did you wish to see me? Why didn't you ask to see someone else?"

"I wanted to see how you were holding up."

"Oh."

"Yeh."

Alaina looks away from Harry. She looks back at him when he places her hand in his.

"Alaina?"

"Yes Harry?"

"What have the doctors told you about me?" Harry coughs.

"They at first said you weren't going to wake up, but I knew you would."

"So smart. What else."

Alaina gives Harry a smile and then continues with, "The doctor said that since the man shot you in your hip, that you can recover, but you will need to spend some time in a wheelchair."

"A wheelchair for a while sounds like a good trade for my life."

"I guess it does Harry."

"One more question Alaina."

"Yes?"

"Whenever I get released from here and I get in that wheelchair, will you go grab some coffee with me?"

"Sure."

"Nice to know beautiful."

Alaina smiles at Harry.

"How long have you been here?"

"Um..."

"Come on Alaina. How long?"

"I have been here as long as you have."

"You care that much?"

"Yes. I do care that much Harry."

Harry smiles at Alaina.

"I care about you, too Alaina."