Hope's Best friend

It worked but at what cost

I have been trying to focus and get ready. I have been able to move down the hall towards the door out of here. This means my physical body is getting better. Some progress is better than none.

I haven't been able to do anything because that is to much of a strain on my body so I just sit and wait to be able to move a few inches.

I am still beyond worried about Hope. She still hasn't come and talk to me. Freya said she hasn't even been to see me. I understand, I wouldn't want to see myself or her like that.

I'm sitting on the ground trying not to think when I hear a scruffy voice. I open my eyes to see Alec. I jump up and throw myself in his arms.

"I've missed you." I say as he spins me around.

"I've missed you too? How are you feeling?" Alec puts me down.

"Well I can't really feel anything. But obviously I'm getting better." I motion to both doors and how I'm in the middle of them both.

"Yes that's amazing." He grabs my hands and looks at me intently. " I'm so sorry for how We left things. I should have never asked you to choose between your friend and me."

"Hey it's okay. I understand. I've had a lot of time to think about things. And I realized that you are such an amazing guy and you are going to do so many great things." I put my left hand on his forearm. I look up and smile at him.

He looks down, now avoiding eye contact. He takes a deep breathe and smiles down at me, looking at me again. " Freya and Caroline found a spell, that might be able to wake you up." His smile quickly fades.

I look at him confused. "What's the matter that's a good thing."

"It's takes three witches. Freya, Hope, and me. The spell says the weakest witch will take your place and since this place is not made for me, I will die soon after I enter this world."He says.

"No, I can't ask you to do that." I say. "Is there anyone else. Any other way?"

He takes a deep breath. "No. The spell can only be done by people who care deeply for you. Who...."

"Love me." I finish. He nods. I make him look at me straight in the eyes. "But I'm not letting you do this. What about Stanford, your parents? You can't do this Alec."

"It's already been done. Don't worry about all that. I just came to say goodbye." Before I can say another thing, he smashes his lips to mine. We stay like that for a minute than he's gone.

I sit down and just wait.

......
What feels like hours later, the room starts to vibrate. An unknown force throws me up against the wall. I feel a sharp pain go through my body. Pain? I feel pain! This is great. I keep a close eye on both doors. They are rattling, trying to open. Neither have yet. I try to move towards one of them. It's not working.

I try even harder. I feel a sharp pain in my head and than hear chanting. I can't make out the words or language. I hear a *smack*, I look up to see the door to my left has opened. My way out. I hear a familiar voice. Hope's. "Run Lilly, run!" She screams. I quickly run to the door. I see inside a bright light. I run towards it. The light is so bright I shut my eyes but keep running. Than everything goes dark again.

......

"Lilly?" I hear a voice.
I open my eyes slowly, blinking a few times. Try to get ahold of my surroundings. As the blurriness clears I see a brown hair girl. My best friend.

"Hope!" I throw my arms around her.

"Lilly I've missed you." My best friend hugs me so tight I can barley breathe.