I lay back down once I've changed into my clothes. My family sleeps on the couch, or at least- most of them do. Danny cradles Nina and Marco while Veronica, Chloe and Luis cuddle. It's nice seeing all my siblings (and niece) together again. It just sucks that this is the way they come together. I gulp as I think over what I've done. I actually tried. I actually wanted to do it.
Did I want to do it though?
No. I'm so happy for Keith saving me but I wish he just pulled me out of the fire instead of letting himself burn for me. It's almost like instead of attempting to save me he was just ready to burn with me. I feel a hot tear slide down my cheek and I swipe it quickly but wince at the sudden movement of my arms. I forgot while I was with Keith that I have these burns, somehow he made all the pain go away. I let my eyes stray to the window and I fall asleep with the picture of the moon and shining stars in the night sky. It's beautiful.
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I wake to bustling around the room and voices muddled together. "Yes. His arms are really the only thing damaged, and they can't be treated they just have to get better eventually." I see the nurse say to Danny who is nodding along to her words. "I suggest him seeing a therapist regularly but no he doesn't have to go to a mental health institute as long as he reports in to a hospital daily or weekly with is own report and his therapist." I make eye contact with Veronica who smiles softly and mouths, "Good morning." I look around for Chloe, Luis, Marco and Nina and when I give Veronica a questioning look. She mouths, "With Mama." I nod in understanding but really now I'm worried. The kids are with Mama and him?
"Ah, good morning Mr. McClain. How are you feeling?" I smile up at the nurse weakly, "I'm feeling great. What did you say about not having to go into a mental institute?" The nurse sits by my bedside and looks down at her clipboard. "Well it says here that one of your aunts is a therapist. Did you know that?" I shake my head and softly say no. "She also lives on a farm in a small town with many animals. Your brother here has said that it might be a better option for you than living with your parents still." I think it over. Aunt Liliana? Doesn't she live in another state? Like Virginia?
"But...She lives far from here. What about school? What about my friends and family?" The nurse gives me a sad smile, "School is about to end for the year, you'd only be there for the summer. Your siblings could visit every now and then and maybe even your friends. I'm sure you'll make it work. From what I hear she has many animals and no kids. A safe space for you to just open up." I scramble for excuses to not go. Virginia is so far away and I just started dating Keith I can't leave him now... "Isn't it not allowed to be a therapist for your family members?" The nurse shakes her head, "Maybe in some places but in your case this is probably the best idea. I don't think you want to live with your parents do you?" I shake my head and gulp down the fear of being separated from my friends and family.
"You said a farm?" I ask and the nurse nods with a smile, "A cow, some chickens and two dogs." I think over what I'm hearing. A small town with a private farm with many animals? It sounds like a peaceful place to recover. "All you need to do is sign and get your brother to sign." I exchange a loo with Danny who nods with a smile. "Okay. I'll do it. Where do I sign?" I ask the nurse who quickly hands me the clipboard and a pen. I look over the paper not really understanding what it reads. I see Daniel's signature at the bottom and next to it is a blank space for me to sign. I uncap the pen and bring it to the paper. With the shakiness of my hands and the nervousness of my heart my signature is barely a scribble. I shakily hand it to the nurse who nods and looks it over before scurrying out of the hospital room.
"This is a good idea Lance. Don't worry." Danny says as he takes the nurse's place by my side. I nod, "I know I'm just scared to leave everyone." Danny shakes his head, "While you're healing and recovering I'll be here with our family and make sure everything is okay." I look down at my hands in my lap, "Why can't I?" Veronica appears on my other side, "Because the only thing you're going to do is heal okay? You're important but your place isn't here right now." I meet Veronica's eyes with a pleading look. "Lance. You'll love it there. You love animals and it's a really peaceful place." "But I haven't seen Aunt Liliana in years. What if it's awkward." Danny deadpans, "She's a therapist. It's going to be awkward." I chuckle at that. "Okay." With a smile at my older siblings I feel a bit better, maybe this is a good idea.
The door swings open fast and in comes the nurse with a doctor in tow. She has a tight black bun at the back of her head and rectangular glasses, "Hello Mr. McClain, how are you this morning?" Danny and Veronica move out of the way for the doctor and nurse. "I'm feeling great." The doctor, a no funny business woman apparently, nods seriously. "Good because you're heading home to pack and get on a plane." My jaw drops. "When?" I practically shout and the doctor meets my eyes, "This afternoon you'll be on a plane. You're leaving to pack immediately." My eyes are popping out in surprise.
"Your brother has gotten everything ready since he's a guardian of yours. Your mother also stopped by to release you from the hospital." With that the doctor leaves the room. "I've got some clothes for you since your old ones were....ruined." The nurse says with a smile and she hands me a white shirt, gray sweatpants and boxers. I thank her and take it from her. "You should change immediately. Daniel- your brother- will help you dress if you need to." I quirk an eyebrow at Danny who blushes when she says his name. "I'll help you up kiddo." Danny starts toward me but I wave him off and slide my legs over the side on my own. The nurse leaves the room with a wave and I shuffle to the bathroom.
I slide off my hospital gown and avoid looking at my arms. It's hard but once I get my clothes on I leave the bathroom quickly. I'm scared to go home but hopefully my father isn't there. "He won't be there will he?" I ask no one in particular as I walk into the room. "Don't worry, he's got a job right now and he's working now." I scoff, "Working at 7-11?" I ask and both Danny and Veronica laugh. "He works at Wawa." I snort loudly because honestly that's what I expected. I walk up to my siblings and give them questioning looks. "Well are we checking out?" Danny and Veronica stand up and each fall in step by my side. Together I step out of the hospital with my older brother and sister, ready for whatever comes next. But when I step out into the hospital someone important comes into my mind. "Keith! I need to say goodbye to him!" I shout at Veronica who shakes her head sadly. "I have your phone, you can call him when we leave." I glare at her and start to turn but suddenly Danny's hand grips my shoulder, "We're leaving Lance. You can call him later to say goodbye." As I'm being dragged down the hallway I can't help but feel I'm leaving the most important thing to me behind.
Hi again! I hope you enjoyed the chapter because I enjoyed writing it. I've got a lot of plans for the farm that I hope you guys enjoy. My only hint I'm giving is: someone we've met in season seven is going to play an important part in Lance getting better. Who do you think it is? Do you think Keith and Lance will be able to deal with face times and texts every now and then? Let's hope their love for one another is strong enough to withstand the distance for two to three months. I hope you're having a good day/night and I hope it gets better if you haven't had one. I appreciate and love you all so keep a smile on your face cuz HOT DAM IT LOOKS GOOD HONEY! Okay byeeeee I'm leaving now~~~ may or may not be writing the next chapter right now :3 Adíos
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The Boy in the Rain//Klance
FanfictionHow ironic it would be that the first and last times I had seen him would be with him standing in the rain. Face tilted high, like he wasn't afraid. Yet you could see the tears staining his cheeks, the difference between the rain and his tears is th...
