The Things We Left Behind | Lisa Cimorelli

Chapter 5

Christina's POV:

Kath, Amy and I are in the car on our way to the hospital where Lisa is. We're bringing Lauren her clothes and her school bag. It's pretty early, 6:20 but Lo has a big test today and she told us on the phone that we need to take her to school today.

As we arrive at the hospital we take out Lauren's stuff and make our way inside. Our family hasn't really said much about the fact that Lisa doesn't remember us. It's been very awkward ever since she woke up.

"Hey guys," I say as we enter the room. No one responds as I see Lisa and Lauren laying in bed cuddled up next to each other.

"Aww," Kath says and grabs her phone to take a picture. I smile at them and go over to wake Lauren up.

"Hey Laur, wake up," I gently rock her body and she stirs a bit, I continue until she fully wakes up.

"Hey Lo, it's like 6:25." I say to her and she nods and for the first time since Lisa's situation, she gives me a full smile and I can tell it's not forced. I smile back at her and hand her stuff to her.

Lisa moves from the sudden contact being removed from her body and then wakes up as well.

"Laur," Lisa asks looking confused and looking around.

"Yea Lise?" She answers back from the bathroom where she's getting changed. She then comes back and puts her clothes from the night before in a bag I gave her.

"Where you going?" Lisa asks looking sad that she left the bed.

"I have school Lise. I'll be back soon and I'll meet you at home okay?" She says and Lisa nods. I smile at how close they are, it's pretty adorable honestly.

"Do you have that big English test today?" She asks while yawning.

"Yea I do." Lauren says back and smiles at her.

"Good luck. You'll do great." Lisa says comfortingly.

Lauren nods and gets up to give her a hug.

"Bye Lisa," Lauren says and waves.

"Bye Laur," Lisa says back and smiles.

Kath's going to take Lauren to school while Amy and I stay here till Kath comes back.

"Ready to go Laur?" Kath asks and Lauren nods grabbing her bag.

"Bye Lo," Amy and I say at the same time causing us all to laugh expect Lisa.

"Bye guys," She says happily.

A few minutes of awkward silence later, Lisa asks,

"When's Lauren coming back?" A croaky voice asks. Amy and I turn our heads to look at Lisa who looks a bit shocked that Lauren left her.

"At about 3pm," Amy says and Lisa nods. Amy and I sit on two chairs next to each other and stare at the ground in the uncomfortable silence. None of us knowing what to say.

"So what time can I leave?" Lisa asks sitting up in her bed.

"Mm, maybe 11?" I say unsure and she nods.

"Lisa, do you really not remember us?" Amy asks in a quiet voice and waits for her reaction. I shoot her a look to tell her that she shouldn't have said that. She shrugs her shoulders.

Lisa, who looks overwhelmed by what just happened, shrugs her shoulders and shakes her head to say no.

"Sorry," Lisa says as soon as Amy and I both sigh at the same time.

"It's not your fault Lisa." I say back trying to stay calm. Amy just nods in agreement and looks down. Lisa just stares at the wall.

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