The Boy Next Door

8) The News

Clarke's POV

Bellamy and I sat in a comfortable silence as we waited to hear about Octavia. I truly was scared, but Bellamy's hand resting on my shoulder gave me some much-needed comfort.

I was getting tired when I heard footsteps approaching us. I felt Bellamy's hand slip off of my shoulder and being honest, it left me a little upset. But my feelings quickly changed when I looked up and saw a doctor talking to Bellamy.

Immediately I stood up and walked over to their conversation. "Hello, my name is Dr. Rodgers," he said as he faced me. "I have been operating on Octavia. She was in critical condition as her lung collapsed, and she had passed out due to whiplash and a blow to the head. The truck that had collided with her had gone right onto her side and the airbag was in front of her."

I heart was in my throat. The tears were threatening to spill down my face as the doctor continued. I look over at Bellamy and he looked more terrified than me. He was trembling and he could see him crying silent tears. I turned my attention back to the doctor as he continued. "We were able to stabilize her and we have fixed her lung. As for her minor injuries, she has a broken arm, three broken fingers, a sprained wrist, and a cracked rib."

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I felt absolutely awful for Octavia. But if the doctor had continued this long about her and not said anything else than that meant she was or will be ok. I was hoping he would say that next but that's not how life works. What he said next shocked me to my core.

"Octavia has survived the surgery and she should recover. But she has not woken up and we believe she is in a coma."

My best friend was in a coma...I couldn't get it through my head. The thought was surrounding me and I couldn't see straight. My throat went dry and I could barely croak out, "When do you think she will wake up?" 

"It's hard to say. Every person is different. We will keep her here and monitor her to see if anything changes. Would you like to see her?" He turned to Bellamy who I had forgotten was there. If he was upset before, it was nothing compared to what he looked like now. His tears were pouring down his face and he was trying not to break down. He was speechless and he just nodded his head.

The doctor lead us down a hallway that brought us to multiple different hospital rooms. I was terrified about what I was about to see. Octavia was my best friend, and I loved her to death. But as I turned to Bellamy, it was obvious as to which cared about her more. I could only imagine what was going through his mind right now.

Bellamy's POV

The doctor lead us down the hallway and I tried my absolute best to keep my composure. I was completely petrified. My little sister was almost killed. I don't know what I would've done if... I can't even finish that thought. It scares me too much. O is the only person who really knows me. She is the last person in this world that I care about.

My thoughts were interrupted when the doctor stopped at a door. Room 319 to be exact. I would remember that number so I could visit her every day. "Now, I want you to know, she is going to look bad. But trust me, she is ok. We just need to wait for her to wake up," the doctor said. I nodded my head in response and he slowly opened the door. No amount of preparation could ever prepare me for what I saw.

I saw Octavia's small body lying limp on the hospital bed. She had cuts and bruises on her face, her head was bandaged, her arm was in a cast and her face was so pale you could barely tell she was alive. It killed me to see her like this.  

I slowly walked over to her and looked at her; my heart breaking. She had been through so much. She didn't deserve this. She had so much life left to live. "You know I heard that even while in a coma, they can hear you." the doctor said. He then turned around and closed the door. Leaving me, O, and Clarke alone.

I pulled a chair up next to O's bed and I sat down. I thought about everything I could say to her. I didn't know if she could hear me but I had to say something. My throat was dry and my hands were shaking. "O. I don't know if you can hear me or not but I want you to know that I'm here. I'm not going anywhere. I know you will wake up because you are a fighter. You will get through this, and I promise you I will be here and when do."

I stood up as the tears were falling down my face. I look at her one more time before I walk away. I look up at Clarke to see her crying too. Before I knew what was happening, Clarke comes over and gives me a hug.

I didn't know I needed one until her arms were around me. We both sobbed and tried to calm down, but it was all too much at once. After about two minutes Clarke whispers, "She will get through this. I know she will. But right now we need to get through it. For her. I don't know if either of us can do it on our own so, why don't we do it together?"

"Together," I say.

Clarke slowly unwraps her arms and walks over to Octavia. She sits down in the chair I was in moments ago and she takes Octavia's hand.

"Hey O," she starts. "I may not have known you for as long as Bellamy, but you are my best friend in the entire world. I don't know what I would do without you. So I know you are gonna be ok. But in the meantime, Bellamy and I are gonna be here with you. We can both promise you that."

I looked at Clarke as she spoke. She looked so upset and vulnerable. I never realized it but she has been here the entire time; supporting Octavia. Supporting me. She doesn't have to do that, but yet she is. I don't think there are words to describe the amount of gratitude I have for Clarke. And I can guarantee, if she stays true to her promise, I know we will get through this. 

Together.

Authors note: Hello!! Ok, I'm sorry I haven't been posting as much as I said I would but I was having writer's block and whenever I tried to sit down and write I would get so distracted. As for my other story, I honestly have no clue when I will be updating again. I will try to trust me. Anyway, I know this part isn't the longest but meh its something. Goodbye, for now, guys, and as always have a great day/night<3 (p.s sorry not sorry if you are annoyed by my "outros")