White lips | Gilbert Blythe.

Part 8

Gilbert ||

It was raining when I woke up. It's been eight days since the fire. Everybody was back at school besides Evelyn and I. I stayed at Evelyn's house most nights. Ms. Harris set up a little cot for me in her room. She knows that I'll protect Evelyn no matter what. I looked out the window from the chair I was sitting on. The rain patted against the window and my insides jumped. I wish Evelyn were awake to see this. She loves the rain. No matter what she would pull me out there to play in the puddles. I held her cold hand and stared at her pale face.

"Wake up soon Evelyn," I whispered and kissed her hand. I stared at the ceiling filled with boredom. I've never missed a person as much as I miss Evelyn. A knock came from the doorway and it was Ms. Harris with breakfast.

"Here you go Gilbert thank you for everything,"

"Oh, Ms. Harris you didn't need to make some for me,"

"Of course I did Gilbert you've been sitting in that chair for the past four days making sure Evelyn is okay,"

"Thank you," I smiled before she left the room. I took a bite of the eggs and groaned at how good they are. I dug in and ate all the food in 15 minutes. Soon I was falling asleep again.

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Evelyn ||

My eyes fluttered open and I gasped. I immediately started coughing. "Shhh I'm here," I felt a pair of arms come from behind me.

"Gilbert?" I questioned with a weak voice.

"Yes,"

"I'm alive?"

"Yes yes, you are,"

I sighed and leaned into him. Slow tears rolled down my cheeks. Gilbert cuddled me and I slowly fell asleep.

//

When I woke up the doctor had arrived.

"Hello Evelyn," He smiled as my eyes fluttered open.

"Hello," I squeaked.

"Your throat and lungs must hurt," He seemed concerned.

"They do," I coughed.

"Yes, that's because in the fire your lungs were burnt so you will have a hard time to breathe for the next couple of days and you will be coughing a lot," As he spoke I heard the rain hitting the window and I wanted to go out and run in it.

"Okay thank you now if you will excuse me I'm going outside to take some fresh air," I stood up but Gilbert grabbed my wrist and made me sit back down on the bed. "What?" I asked.

"See the problem is you can't go outside. The air will kill your lungs in seconds and then you won't be able to breathe and you will die. For now, I will be checking you every week to watch if your lungs heal. If they heal you will eventually be able to go outside," I sat there with a blank expression as I took in the news. I blinked a few times before the tears rolled out both of my eyes. I wanted to scream. I can't go outside. I can't feel the rain on my fingertips. I can't kick up the beautiful leaves. I won't be able to go to school anymore. I won't be able to see Gilbert every day. I won't be able to pet the rabbits on the way to school.

"Get out," I gritted my .

"Evelyn," My mother shot me a warning look.

The doctor stared at me.

"Did you not hear me?" I gave him a fierce look, "get out!"

"Evelyn that's enough,"

"You get out too," I clenched my jaw, "I don't want to see any of you right now," Gilbert started to stand up but I kicked his leg and he sat right back down. My mother and brothers stared at me with shock as I had picked Gilbert over them. "Are you leaving?" I looked at them with wide eyes. They all looked at one last time before leaving and closing the door behind them. As soon as they closed the door I turned to Gilbert. Giving his amazing face one look I broke out into tears. Gilbert comforted me right away.

"Shhh," He said and rubbed my back, "don't cry," After a while, I sat up and wiped my eyes.

"I'm going to do this right now because who knows I might not wake up tomorrow," Gilbert gave me a confused look but I didn't . I crashed my lips onto his and he kissed back immediately. Nothing hurt anymore. Everything exploded inside me. We were on fire. Nothing has ever felt this right.

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This chapter is a lot.