RichJake- Rich Set a Fire (to Jake's Heart)

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***again, thoughts are in italics*** 

White walls, white floors, bright lights, the sharp scent of too clean. 

It has been one week after Jake's Halloween party went up in flames. Rich was rushed to the hospital and immediately placed into the ICU, covered in severe burns, smoke in his lungs. The internet had grown tired of all the gossip and excitement- they have moved on, forgetting that Rich even existed. 

One person, however, hasn't forgotten. 

Every day, Jake would hobble into the hospital on his crutches as fast as he could, begging to see Rich. And every day, he would be turned down, the nurses saying,"He's still recovering." His endless pleas did nothing to change their minds, and he would leave the hospital, his heart breaking more and more with every day that passed. He never gave up though, he came in every day as soon as the hospital opened. Today, he trudged into the hospital, head down, barely any hope left. A nurse was waiting by the door. Wait, is she waiting for me? Oh no, Rich is dead, oh no, oh my god, please, please, don't be dead. Jake fearfully looked up at the nurse, only to be greeted with a kind smile. 

"Good morning, Jake! I'm very happy to tell you that Rich is in a stable condition, so you can visit him now. However, he is still severely injured, so he is very weak." Jake's face broke into a huge smile, and he tackle-hugged the nurse. 

"Thank you so so so much, thank you thank you thank you!" 

"Of course. Rich is in room 51," the nurse pointed down the hall. 

Jake's crutches thumped loudly on the pristine hospital floor as he rushed to Rich's room as quick as he possibly could. He slowed down in front of room 51, and took a deep, shaky breath. He gently pushed the door open, quiet so that he wouldn't disturb Rich. He gasped when he saw the boy sleeping on the hospital bed. Gauzy bandages covered almost all of his body, red, raw burns peeking out from under them. 

Jake dragged a chair over next to Rich's bed, sitting down as a million different emotions flowed through his body. After 5 minutes of solid silence, Jake started to speak. 

"Hey, Rich. It's Jake. I know probably you can't hear me, but I still want to talk to you. I've missed you so much. You've been in here for a week, and every day, I would beg to see you. You should seen me- I would yell and make a huge fuss." He sighed, and looked at Rich once more, drowning in guilt. 

"This is all my fault, Rich. I was the one who had the stupid Halloween party. I insisted on having it. I guess that the idea of drinking and smoking and dressing in dumb costumes seemed like fun," he dryly laughed. 

"I'm so sorry, Rich. I tried to save you from the fire, I tried. When-when I went to carry you down the stairs, my foot caught on a step, and I ending up dropping you and falling down the stairs, breaking my legs. You were le-left up there, all alone, and I couldn't save you," Jake swallowed hard, as hot tears started to slip down his face. 

"I was so-so stupid. God, Rich, I would do anything to take that night back. Then you wouldn't be burned and hurt and in the hospital, all because of me. I'm so, so sorry." Harsh sobs wracked his body, tears pouring down his cheeks. He took Rich's hand in his, holding it as he cried. 

In between sobs, Jake choked out, "I love you, Rich. So, so much." 

Then, Jake's hand felt a gentle squeeze. Hes sharply gasped, and looked up. Rich weakly smiled. "You too," he hoarsely whispered. 

"Rich!" Jake carefully but ecstatically threw himself onto Rich's bed, happy sobs bubbling from his mouth. 

"Jakey D," Rich chuckled, smoothing Jake's hair out of his eyes. 

"I was s-so worried, and oh my god, you're okay, you're alive-" Jake was cut off by Rich grabbing his face, and kissing him. Jake's eyes widened in surprise as he kissed back. 

"Shut up, you dork. I'm okay," Rich smirked. 

Jake just laughed as he kissed Rich's bandaged forehead and laid down beside him on the bed, his arms enveloping Rich's small body. Everything was alright again. 

"Ha, gayyyyyy," Rich laughed, Jake only hugging him tighter. 

The end! I hope you all liked it! 



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