What Would It Take For You To Change?

She Sings In The Morning

Chapter 25: She Sings In The Morning

~Jenna's POV~

I had gotten out of the hospital earlier today, and boy was I ever glad. We went back to the bus first so I could shower and change. Once I was ready, the boys and I went out for lunch. I really wasn't hungry because I had eaten breakfast, but I knew that no matter how much I complained, I would be forced to eat by Vic.

After lunch we decided to go to the Pier and hang out. I had to use the bathroom before we left the diner, but when I asked Vic almost told me no. I practically had to beg him to let me go in alone, I really just needed to pee. When I came out of the bathroom Vic was standing right there, "I hope you enjoyed listening to me empty my bladder" I said as I walked passed him, towards Tony, who was paying. The words came out a little meaner than I had meant, but can Vic seriously not trust me enough to use the bathroom by myself?

"Hey Little Lady, did you enjoy your food?" Tony asked giving me his beautiful smile. It was still awkward between me and Tony because of the kiss, but I felt like I kind of owe him some kindness after passing out on him.

"It was tasty, thank you" I told him as we went outside to meet the boys.

We all started walking to the pier, just talking and laughing about things around us. I was walking in-between Vic and Jaime, but mostly ignoring Vic. I was looking his way for a second and realised that he was about to talk to me so I panicked and quickly looked to Jaime, "Hey bro" I said tapping his shoulder, "can I haz a piggy back?" I said it like a little kid, hoping he wouldn't say no.

"Awe, is the little bean tired of walking already?" Jaime spoke to me while patting me on the head like a dog. "I guess you could hop on for a bit."

I let out a breath I didn't realise I was holding when I knew that I wouldn't have to face Vic yet. Jaime bent down allowing me to jump onto him, and we continued our way. I felt so happy up on his shoulders, it made me feel like a child again, before everything turned to shit.

~Vic's POV~

"I hope you enjoyed listening to me empty my bladder"

That sentence kept repeating in my head. It sounded hateful as she said it. I know that she must feel like I don't trust her anymore, but why can't she just see that I love her so much and want to make sure she gets better, for real this time. And plus it was the doctor's orders that I didn't leave her alone for an hour after food. If she takes this hard, how will she feel when she finds out that I have to weigh her everyday but not tell her the number?

During our walk to the pier, she walked beside me but totally avoided any sort of conversation with me. I was about to break the silence between us but she quickly asked Jaime for a piggy-back ride. I know that this is just an 'in the moment' situation but I can't help but feel horrible.

Dr. King told me that because Jenna has to eat all meals she will become moody and irritable after eating for the first week or so. He was correct about this. I guess I shouldn't take Jenna's actions and words to heart at times like these because I know she doesn't mean to ever be hurtful or mean. She's just having trouble with the voice in her head.

Once we were at the pier Mike and Jaime went to go buy some beer, leaving me Tony and Jenna.

Tony and I were just talking about random things when I noticed that Jenna was being uncomfortably silent.

Now that I think about it Jenna and Tony haven't really spoken in like a week or so except when Jenna was in the hospital. I wonder what's going on between them.

"Earth to Vic" Tony brought me out of my thoughts.

"huh?"

"Dude you totally zoned out there. What going on in that big head of yours?"