Today, Forever, And Always

22.

Annie's POV
I lye in my hospital bed, I'm not accepting visitors. Mommy stays on the couch next to my bed. I thought it was best i wasn't home for a while so I could get the help I need. So far I haven't gotten any better.
"Julianna?" A woman says.
"That's me." I fake a smile.
"I'm Ms. Stern I'm your therapist. If you come with me we can start your evaluation." I nod. I slowly get out of bed. I walk with her in silence to a small brightly colored office. I sit in front of her desk. I try avoiding eye contact.
"Okay. I know your history and about your breakdown. So I'm just here for you as someone to talk to. You can tell me anything and it can't leave this room."
"Okay. What am I supposed to talk about if you already know everything." I say confused.
"That's just reports. It's not how you really feel." We sit in silence. My leg starts shaking. The song comes back. I start hyperventilating. I calm down and we talk for an hour an a half. I lye in my bed.
"Mommy. I'm not getting any better. I need to be in my own home. Just in my bed at least. I'll continue therapy. Just bring me home mommy." I cry. She hugs me tightly. An hour later I was discharged. The car ride home was silent. I hadn't been outside in a week. And before I was admitted into the hospital I was in my room for three weeks. I was welcomed home with balloons and showered with hugs. Paige, hayley, and daddy waited for me in the living room.
"Welcome Home!" They squealed. Headache.
"Thanks guys. I think I'm gonna go up to the balcony." I smiled and walked upstairs with my bag. I looked around my room. I put on my favorite Caleb hoodie, and sat on my balcony. I take out my phone and text Liv...
Annie Fannie😊🌸: Hey. So I guess not talking since we were 11 and then seeing me have a mental breakdown isn't the best way to spark a reunion. 😕
Livvy Wivvy😊🌸: it's okay. I'm glad I found you. Don't ask me how. I'm really sorry how everything went down. I miss you.
Annie Fanannie😊🌸: I miss you to "It's ya girl livvy wivvy" I saw your DM to Hayden😊
Livvy Wivvy😊🌸: I'm glad you found him. He stayed and held you until you arrived at the hospital.
Annie Fannie😊🌸: he's amazing. How are you?!
Livvy Wivvy😊🌸: let's see. I moved to LA and had to find you. I'm not in gymnastics anymore. I have a crush on someone😮
Annie Fannie😊🌸: who!?!?
Livvy Wivvy😊🌸: Rush Butler😮😮
Annie Fannie😊🌸: omg that's Haydens best friend. I gotchu girlyyy. You should come over later.
Livvy Wivvy😊🌸: yayayayayay
I put away my phone and watched the waves. I felt an arm around me. I looked into a familiar pair of brown eyes. I wrapped my arms tightly around his neck. I sobbed into his shoulder. He pushed me away and looked into my eyes. He wiped my eyes.
"Don't cry. Please don't cry." He whispers. 
"I pushed you away Hayden. I ignored you for three weeks. Three weeks Hayden. I didn't even let you come visit me in the hospital. Your the person who cares about me most. Loves me most. Hayden you do everything for me. Hayden you gave me a promise ring that you promised to keep for eight years until we can get married. Hayden you have the biggest heart, you brought me back. The real me." I cry.
"Annie its okay. We're okay. Just please don't shut me out anymore. Annie I need you. And yes, I will propose to you one day." I smile through my tears. I lean forward and kiss him. I press my body against his. His hand cups my cheek.
"I missed you Anns." He whispers.