『The Rhythm Of Despair』

4|It Hurts

I can hear more noises now but for some reason my eyes aren't willing to open.

Are these sirens? Police sirens? Or is it an ambulance?

My eyes were heavy and weren't opening.

My whole body felt heavy and very weak, I want to try and move my arm but it's not budging!

I forcefully try to open my eyes, they flutter open and I look around.

I notice that I wasn't outside anymore but inside.. A HOSPITAL?!

"Look he's waking up!" The nurse points out.

My eyes were open.

I can see Juleka coming my way, with a smile painted across her face.

She comes next to me with her seat.

Mom also comes over with the nurse, helping me sit up.

Whilst pulling me up I feel a huge amount of pain get released from my chest.

"Urgh!" I say in pain.

I sit up and look at both Mom and Juleka who were sat on seat towards my left.

"Luka, are you sure you're okay?" Mom asks.

I nod and grin, "yeah.. It just hurts in some places."

"Do you remember what happened to you a day ago?"

I look at her confusion, "A day ago?!"

Both Mom and Sis nod.

"I've been in here for a day?"

"Yes, And you'll be out in a few hours." Mom answers. "If it's not paining anywhere else."

I shake my head and give a small giggle, "of course not!"

"Wow, your son is a very strong boy!" One of the nurses say.

"You Betcha! He is!" Mom laughs. "He's the strongest boys I've ever known in my entire life!"

We all laugh together.

I look at myself, I was wearing a blue hospital gown.

I look at Mom and say, "can I wear my normal clothes again?"

She nods, "there's a room inside here, we will go outside while you change here!"

I nod to her answer.

Everyone walks out, Mom, Juleka, the nurses and the doctor.

I walk into something which seems like a room and change into my normal clothes: the jumper, the Jagged Stone shirt, the black skinny jeans and converses.

I walk outside to see everyone waiting.

"I'm ready." I say.

"Well then let's go, Matey!" She says the way a pirate would.

I laugh, "okay!"

We walk from different paths to exit this hospital.

I see something in the corner of my eyes and I turn to look at it.

A person?! A girl in blue pigtails.

All I saw was her hair and not her face.

I shrug my shoulders and turn back and walk with Mom and Sis again.

It sort of still hurts but I don't want to stay here for even a second.