I woke up to a bright light in the room I was in, I looked around and recognized the room. I was still in the hospital. I looked over at asher who was sound asleep.
I kissed his forehead and tucked the hospital blanket around him. I gently unfolded his arms that were wrapped around my waist. He snuggled into a pillow and I sat up and got off the bed heading toward the rooms bathroom.
I did my business and washed my hands, I went back into the main room to see asher awake and sitting up. "Oh no no no" I laid him back down and pressed the button for a doctor.
About 2 minutes later he came in, he saw Asher and smiled, "and how are we today Mr angel?" He hummed and took a deep breath before speaking, "I'm a lot better" the doctor nodded and sat by him.
"Mind if I ask some questions?" He asked to asher. Asher nodded and the doctor began questioning him about his health and how he was feeling and etc.
"Okay well everything looks good, you have officially been released, I have your medication here and please come back immediately if there are any problems. I nodded and sat up taking the medicine from his grasp.
"Make sure to rest" he said to asher and then left the room. I put my shoes on and helped Asher out his on. It was 7:56 and I had to go to school. We walked out of the hospital together, well he was in a wheelchair but like yeah.
We got in the car and off we drove, I drove Asher to his house and asked for his keys. He gave them to me and I ran inside grabbing a bag of his and filling it with clothes and toothbrush things and etc.
I walked back to the car and got in. "Your gonna stay with me ok?" He nodded yes and shut his eyes, I could tell he was exhausted. We reached my house and I helped him get out.
I led him to my room and he lied down on the bed. I walked over to him a sat down next to him. I stoked his hair as I spoke, "Asher baby, I'm going to school okay. I'll see you soon. Keep your phone on and if there is any problems call me" he moaned out a "ok" and shut his eyes.
I leaned in and kissed his forehead and got up going to change and stuff. I finished my Daily routine and walked out of the door. I reached school after a lot of mins of walking and went through the gate.
I spotted my friends and joined the circle. Nadia decided to speak up "so what's going on with Asher?" I sighed and said" he just got food poising, he'll be fine" Kenzie hugged me.
I was slightly nervous as I walked to my first period class, but I knew asher would be okay. He was strong. I sat though tourture as time went by slowly.
Finally it was the end is school, i raced home as fast as I could. I Burst through the front door, shut it and ran upstairs.
I tiptoes into my room to see a sleeping asher, he looked of color again. He wasn't sweating either. I slowly walked over to him and smiled.
I sat on the bed and his eyes warily opened and he gave me a slight smile. I returned the smile and sat down next to him. On instinct I rubbed his scalp. As he relaxed, "how are you feeling?" His voice sounded hoarse as he said "better".
"Do you want some soup? Did you eat anything today asher?" He nodded his head, "Yeah I want soup I haven't eaten today" I nodded and walked out of the room and downstairs to make it.
I grabbed the noodles out of the cabinet and boiled some chicken broth I put the noodles it and waited for it to be done. I cooked the chicken and served a plate.
"Damn that's good" I tasted some with a separate spoon and put it in the sink. I walked upstairs slowly careful not to spill any and opened the door. He was on the bed, eyes closed. "Asher" I whispered toward him, he opened his eyes and smiled.
I handed him the soup and he scarfed it down. Damn boy was hungry. I put on the tv and lied down with him. Something we did quite often. We watched TV for the rest of the day.
It was about 7:33 asher started to get restless. "Annieeee" he whined, "I have been in bed all day. I feel better let's go do something" I rolled my eyes playfully and gave in.
"Fine let's go to the park yeah?" He nodded and stood up. We slipped on our shoes and walked downstairs. I grabbed a sweater and he grabbed the one I brought for him.
We walked to the park and down on the swings, we talked until 8:02 when things started getting serious.
"So Annie.. where are you parents? If you don't mind me asking" he looked nervous as he asked this I shook my head and said "no it's fine, um. My dad is a drunk who doesn't even live with us anymore. My mom is also a major alcoholic who doesn't give a shit about me.
My brother Caleb passed away from a heart problem, and when that happens it's like your souls cracks in half, my sister went to live with my grandparents and I was left behind" at this point my eyes started to tear up. He said nothing but nodded his head.
"Well what about you ash?" I questioned. He took a deep breath and replied. "My um mother died of drunk driving. She was hit and died instantly, my dad is a druggie who is never home. He pays rent and that's it. I don't really have any siblings that I can remember. And all I know it my dad saying I was a broken condom and I shouldn't be alive," he bitterly laughed as he spoke.
" it's hard to think about that. you shouldn't be alive." He wiped his nose and continued talking. "I was only 7 when he said that to me Annie.. 7" he sniffled and continued to talk. "At the time, I didn't know what it meant. I asked some friends and they said. Maybe you should just be unborn" at this point tears pooled in his eyes.
"I went home that day thinking about it before deciding to do something. I um, I-I went to the medicine cabinet and took a bunch of pills. Next thing I know I'm in the hospital next to a social worker. I should have told her Annie. I should have told her what that man said to me". He sniffled again.
"But I didn't and now I'm stuck in this hell" he laughed bitterly as he talked. "Ya apparently my dad said I was curious about it and tried them thinking it was candy. My overdose was ruled an accident. But it was no accident Annie." At this point I was speechless.
His eyes met mine for a split second, his showing hurt. Mine showing sympathy, "I'm um sorry Asher, no one should have to go though that" but it seems he tuned me out staring straight ahead.
He nodded his head and wiped his nose again. He got up and started walking. I yelled after him "a-asher where are you going" he remained silent but stopped mid way.
"Home Annie" he ran away in a flash leaving me in the dust. I put my head in my hands and got up off the swings. I walked home slowly.
I opened the door, went upstairs to my room, closed the door. Flopped on my bed after plugging in my phone and fell asleep. This was supposed to be a good night.
Key word. Supposed to.
