The Teddy Bear

6. Waiting

🌩Josh🌩

I heard Sofia had to go home early yesterday. And will me being my old worrying self I asked her little brother what happened the because the next day she didn't go to school.

"So-Sofia was an accident and now she's in a coma." Philip voice cracked. My heart dropped. I don't know why but I felt like I've known her for a long time, since Rose-my fraternal twin- had told me stories about her.

Rose and I are fraternal twins that were separated at 5 years old, because our parents divorced, Rose stayed but I left for Italy with dad. But at 12 years old we started video chatting that's when she started telling me about her friends, but I ended up falling for Sofia. I planned on meeting her the moment I got back. When I got my license my mom got me a car so when I got back I could have it, but I would have to share with Rose. The car I'm driving right now.

"Uh can I go visit her?" I asked.

"S-sure." Philip said tears filling his eyes. I didn't give a shit about missing my 2nd day of school. I sped to the hospital.

•••

"What do you mean I can't see her?" I said pounding my fist on the receptionist's desk.

"Sir, only family members can see her at the moment." Squeaked the receptionist.

"Well look," I said slipping a 50 dollar bill on the desk, "I'll give you this if you let me in." And so she led me to her room.

Her wild curly hair looked calmer than the day before, her golden brown eyes were shut, and her tan skin looked pale.

"Hey, so I heard you're sleeping beauty now." I quietly chuckled while I sat at her side.

"And I know I can't wake you up with any kiss." I said.

"But know that I'll be right here waiting for you." I finished. I kissed her hand and made my way out the door.

"Is she your girlfriend?" Asked the receptionist as I walked out of her room.

"No." I replied.

"You two would make a cute couple." She said.

•••

I opened the door to my home.

"Where were you?" Rose asked.

"The hospital." I answered.

"Why?" She questioned.

"Because Sofia...sh-she is in a coma." I replied. As soon as I said that Rose hugged the crap out of me, leaving a wet spot on my shirt. I ran my hand through her black hair.

"Imma go see her." Rose said grabbing the keys to the car. Rose slammed the door. I collapsed on the couch. I dozed off to the sound of my car that became more distant by the second. I'll be right here waiting for you.