From Once To Always | ✓completed

twenty-five

Macy's Pov-

My eyes suddenly flutter open as I sit up and gasp for air. Once I've caught my breath and I've somewhat recovered from a brutal nightmare, I take in my surroundings. Cream walls, plain grey floors. I was in the hospital. No surprise there. I slightly chuckle at my thoughts only for it to turn into a coughing fit, making my whole body tremble with pain and weakness. I shut my eyes and grimace and pain, resting my head back against the pillow. A female doctor barged into my room after finally noticing my consciousness. She let out a sigh, seeing that I was okay and not going into some type of shock or something. "Ms. Garner, we are happy to see that you're awake," she said calmly, adding a smile at the end. "How are you feeling?"

"Like shit," I croaked out. After hearing my voice, the lady gently pushes a cup of water into my hands. I drink from it greedily until it's gone. "How long have I been out," I ask, setting the empty cup on the table beside me.

"About a week now. You put us and everybody else in quite the situation. Everyone has been worried sick. Especially as we haven't been letting people visit due to your condition," she explains the situation before going out and letting everyone know that I was awake and in a stable enough condition for visitors.

A few minutes later, the doctor comes back in with the large group of people waiting to see me, behind her. I noticed all of my friends and family along with Nico but Marcus and Bailey were nowhere to be seen. I was pushed out of my thoughts by the doctor pushing most of the people out saying something about how they need to take turns. First comes in Axel, Arda, Leo, and Nico. I have no clue why Nico came in, but they let him in any way.

"Hey, Macy. How are you feeling? Are you okay, " Axel asked me. I didn't answer as tears welled up in my eyes. I hate when people ask me if I am okay. It just makes me realize that I'm not. I'm not okay. I can't tell people that though. I open my mouth to say something but instead I just close my mouth and shut my eyes, covering my head with my arms.

I hear some shuffling and the door opening and closing. I move my arm down a little and peer out of one eye. Everyone left except Axel and Nico. Axel probably sent them out. I close my eyes and try to turn on my side, away from Axel and Nico. My injuries protest as I wince and suck in a deep breath.

"Hey, be careful. We can't let you lose any more blood," said Nico from the side of the room. It's weird seeing him so serious. I haven't known him for long but he's always the goofy one. I still don't answer him as I just don't feel like talking. I've done this before when bad memories popped back up. Axel always tried to help, but he kinda learned that he can't push this. He hates when I go into this mode. I just feel sick. I feel like throwing up so I don't eat. I can't sleep either, not like I would get any due to the constant nightmares.

"Macy, no. Don't do this again. What happened to you? Just talk to me," Axel says worriedly from behind me. I don't answer but instead I just solemnly look towards the floor. If only he knew how hard it was to talk to people. Axel started pacing. "You don't need to do this again. Everything's okay now, we dealt with them. They can't hurt you anymore. I promise."

"That's where you're wrong, Axel. Nothing's okay," I say as a tear escaped and slid down my cheek. "There is no way to fix this, fix me, Axel." His eyebrow furrowed and his eyes became glossy. I know that he hates seeing me like this. I just need time.

He glances at me to Nico, who is still in the corner. He looks worried and confused at the same time. "Any word on Bailey," my brother asks. I don't listen to the rest of the conversation. I just lay there, emotionless. I hear the door open and a doctor walks in. I hear her say that I'm allowed to go home after some paperwork is done. After she said that, I started pulling out the cords that were connected to me and I slowly stood up. Well, try to. I wince in pain again and am about to stumble and fall when Axel rushes to hold me up.

"What the hell, Macy? You can't just go and walk everywhere. You have deep stab wounds on both legs. Do you really think that's going to work well for you? I know that you don't want my help but I'm going to help you as much as I can anyway. We all are."

I know they're going to try to help, but there's not much they can do. I try to push Axel away and walk out the room but he wraps his arms around me, from behind, not letting me move. I struggle but Axel holds me as still as possible. I grunt as he swoops down and picks me up. I notice that Nico is still watching but this time, he's on the phone. Axel walks towards the door and pushes it open, still carrying me.

He walks out into the lobby and sees everyone staring at me in the waiting room. People are about to rush up to me but before they can get to me, Axel shakes his head, making everyone stop all movements. A look of confusion is on everyone's face. Arda and Leo are staring at Axel and I see realization dawn on their faces. I look away as Axel starts to walk again. We make it to his car and he sets me in. He drives us home in silence. He knows that I won't talk. Not to him. Not to anybody.

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