You Make Me Feel Alive , Again .

Chapter Twenty Seven : Relieved .

Gumball's Point of View

I feel like shit . It's been a few hours since I woke up from what happened to be a coma , everyone was worried sick about me . I'm really glad that I'm okay and feeling much better than before , but I still feel horrible . When I opened my eyes , I noticed that Fionna was talking to me ; she was telling me how sorry she was for triggering my anxiety attack , and she reassured me that everything was under control , that Marshall took great care of them while I was getting better . I'm honestly really glad he's back in our lives , we really needed him . 

" Daddy ! " Ariel runs up to me , as she throws her arms around me . I smile and chuckle as I embrace her , taking in her presence . I've missed her so much and I know she's missed me just as much ; Fionna told me that Ariel had a hard time without me , she even told me about how she banged on the door to my room , wanting someone to let her in to see me . " I'm so glad you're awake ! " She quietly sobs into my chest , as I rub her head and back comfortingly . I hate seeing her cry , seeing her so worried about me but she has to understand that stuff like this happens to everyone .

" Hey , princess " I lift her chin up with my hand , looking at her cute and wet face . I wipe away her tears with my thumb , as she starts smiling . I bet Fionna is hurting for her , too , it must be hard watching your daughter go through so much at such a young age . But sooner or later , she'll have to understand what it feels like . " It's okay to cry , but there's no need to . I'm here and I'm never leaving you again , darling " I lean forward a little and kiss her forehead , gaining another embrace from her ; she's holding me so tight , like she never wants to let go of me . Even though I'm not her real father , she still looks up to me like I am . I don't want to disappoint her again with my actions .

Marshall and Fionna are waiting outside , they thought that Ariel needed to see me the most , so they let her in first . It does feel good to breathe again , to be able to open my eyes and contemplate everything and everyone I love and care about . Being in a coma was a really weird and a hard experience , but I'm glad it's over ; it feels like a never-ending dream , sort of . " Ariel , sweetie .. can you do daddy a favor ? " I speak sweetly , as her eyes light up . She's always been responsible and determined to get something done , she likes to be in charge and I like that spark about her . " Can you find the doctor and ask if I can go home soon ? " I tell her , as she listens closely . She nods and runs out of the room , running to the right side of the hallway .

" Hi , Gumball " Fionna and Marshall both greet me as they come in . I can tell both of them have been crying , their eyes look red and puffy ; aw , what a bunch of softies ! " How are you feeling ? " Fionna asks shyly , as she sits down on the chair beside the bed . Marshall pulls up another chair , and sits beside her . I smile at both of them , contemplating their faces and features ; I haven't seen them in a week , so I want to cherish this opportunity to record their faces into my mind ; the coma kind of messed up my memory but not exactly , I just have to get used to being awake again .

" Hey guys . Long time , no see ! " I chuckle as I greet them , smiles creeping up on their faces . Fionna reaches up and hugs me , I breathe out as I feel her again . Being without her for a week was torture , I didn't even know if I was going to wake up again . " I still feel shitty but , I'm making progress " I wink at both of them , as they chuckle . Even on my death-bed , I'm still making jokes ! " I've been dying to go home , though " Ariel comes in the room unexpectedly , the doctor following her into the room . All of us get quiet as the doctor checks the monitor , a lump in my throat forming as the quiet and awkward silence fills the room . Everyone's expecting some sort of good news , and I hope we get them .

" Well , Gumball " The doctor writes something down on his clipboard as he takes off his glasses , and looks at me . I gulp as I cross my fingers under the blankets , I hope I get to go home .. I hate hospitals and I don't want to be here another second . " You've made incredible progress in the last couple of hours . You're free to go , your Majesty " A huge relieving and comforting feeling fills me up , making me feel overwhelmed . I can't believe I get to go home and live my life , again . " Just .. take it easy for now , okay ? " The doctor says before leaving the room , shutting the door behind him . I put my hand over my heart , feeling its rapid beats . I know I have to take it easy , I have to rest and I can't overwork myself to death , again . The Kingdom and my people mean everything to me , but I still gotta take care of myself ; I can't die , I can't leave my Kingdom without a leader .. But I know just the person , if something ever were to happen to me . I look at Ariel as I think of that scenerio , I've always wanted her to help me rule the kingdom when she's older ..

Only time will tell .