Black Lightning

BLACK JESUS

Janelle POV...

I sit in the hospital with Khalil as he talks with the nurse about his schedule for physical therapy. Once he leaves he turns to me, I smile and stand up to walk to his bed and sit on the side.

Me:What's up, Superman?

Khalil:You know you don't have to sit here with me right?

Me:Why don't I? Your mom has to work and you're my best friend, imma stay with you for however long you need me to.

Khalil:Yeah, but what about school?

Me:What about it? I have all As, I can miss a few days including the fact that I've missed no school days, so I'm good.

Khalil:*sighs* would you look at me differently?

Me:Huh?

Khalil:come on Janelle don't play.

Me:I'm serious!

He looks down and and grabs my hand, he looks at me and licks his lips.

Khalil:Would you look at me differently if I can't walk again?

Me:Nope.

Khalil:Wouldn't treat me differently?

Me:Nope.

Khalil:would you want to still hang out around me?

Me:Nope.

He let's go of my hand but I grab it back and lift his head up. I smile and shake my head.

Me:Boy are you crazy? Nothing on this blue and green earth will make me stop messing with you. We promised through thick and thin right?

Khalil:Yeah but that was before-

Me:Before what? Khalil you're still the same. The only difference is you got shot, I still see you the same way, only difference is that your shorter than me for a little bit. And even if it's for the rest of our lives I'll still love you for you. As long as you can still see yourself as the same. Okay?

He looks at me and nods, tears in his eyes, I frown and scoot closer and pull him into a hug, he hugs me extremely tight and I feel his tears soak my shirt.

I rub his head and try to keep the tears at bay. I pull away and look at him.

Me:It's not gonna be easy, but I know if anyone can do it, it's you. You've always been my superman and he can do the impossible. So can you. Don't let these doctors and nurses get in your ear about low possibilities or whatever, if you want it, you do it. And if you don't, that's fine too as long as you try at first okay?

Khalil:Okay. I love you so much Janelle, I don't know where I'd be if you weren't with me all the time.

Me:Well I know I'd be in jail if it weren't for you. Get some sleep okay?I'll be here when you wake up.

He nods and lays down, not once letting go of my hand. I rub his head and sigh.

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His mom walks in and I stand up letting go of his hand and walking to her, she hugs me back.

Momma P:Thank you so much for staying with him, Nell.

Me:No problem, you know how we  roll.

Momma P:No, thank you seriously for always being there for him, us. When Keenan got killed you were the only one who he'd talk to and listen to. When his dad got locked up you stayed with him until he was back to himself. You helped him find his art and his passion. You have your head on straight and I can thank your parents for that but I've seen some of the best parents have the worst kids. So I know it's you that choose to do something good with your life. Thank you.