The Chairs Between Us

Cracks of light

Why not start this off with some planets? Enjoy. Now that you guys probably hate me for hurting Dominic. - Mad dog

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I woke in the hospital with my hands and legs tied to the bed. 

They probably think I will try to hurt myself again. 

My arm was bandaged up and was burning from the pain. My neck had a bandage too and it felt like it was strangling me. 

Where is Liam? What happened?

My breathing got faster and the machines started to go crazy. 

I need to go out these restraints.

My chest starting burning too, due to my fast breathing.

The door opened and nurse came into the room. She seemed to be caught off guard,  "You are awake... I will go get the doctor. Just try to stay calm."

She quickly left, closing the door behind her.

I began to try squeezing out of the restrains I had on.

It always seemed so easy in the movies.

The door opened again but the doctor came in this time, "Dominic! You woke up sooner than we thought... I need you to try to slow your breathing for me."

I remembered the doctor from the last time I was here. Only last time Liam and Officer Jones were with me. This time I am alone. 

I shook my head and pulled at the restraints, "I-I n-need these off."

He came closer to me, "I will see about taking them off... but you need to slow your breathing first. Focus on your breathing, nothing else, okay?"

I nodded my head and tried to focus but I saw my brother appear behind Dr. Myers. 

"Dominic...," His voice was a creepy whisper that made me panic even more.

"Go away! I don't want you here!"

Dr. Myers looked confused and looked at where I was looking, "Who are you talking to Dominic?"

My brother disappeared, "I will see you soon."

My breathing began to slow once he was gone.

Why do I keep seeing him?

Dr. Myers put his hand on my arm, "Good job Dominic. Just focusing on your breathing... Are you okay now?"

I nodded, "I am fine."

"Are you sure? Who were you talking to a moment ago?"

"No one... My chest burns and my arm hurts. Other than that I am fine."

He nodded, even though I know he doesn't believe me, "Okay... I will tell the nurse to get you some more morphine. I am going to get your parents so we can discuss what happened to you."

I tried to reach for him, forgetting that hand was tied up, "Don't... I don't want to see them right now... Do you know where Officer Jones is?"

He stopped and pulled up a chair next to the bed , "I haven't seen him since he brought you in... your parents need to see you. They have been sitting in the waiting room for hours."

I turned my head away from him, "I don't want them here. Can you just tell me what is wrong with me?"

He sighed, "When you cut your arm, you hit an artery. You lost a lot of blood and crashed on the way here. The paramedics stabilized you and managed to get you here for surgery. The surgeons had to do major repairs in your arm. You are very lucky Officer Jones found you in time. Now we can get you help. Do you remember anything that happened?"

The only thing that came to mind was flashing images.

The knife... all of the blood... Officer Jones promising me that he would find Liam...

"I can't remember all of it. Only parts..."

He nodded, "You have bruises all over you... Can I ask where you got them?"

I looked down at my hands, "It's just some kids at school..."

"Was it the same kids from last time?"

I nodded slowly.

He looked at me, "Why didn't you tell Officer Jones? He could have helped you."

A tear dropped from my eye, "The pain was the only thing... that made me feel..."

He nodded, "I want you to understand, you are going to be okay now. You are safe here and we only want to help you."

I nodded again, "Will I be able to play viola again? I have a festival with Liam coming up and we have fallen behind with practice."

That is if Officer Jones found him for me.

He grabbed my hand, "You have a high chance of recovery but you need to heal before you play again... It's okay, we are going to get you through this."