From the Ruins [Teacher X Student]

Chapter 14

We walked into the hospital, dreading what was about to come. I checked in and eventually a nurse came and got me. I gave Jamie a kiss and he said, "Good luck. I love you."

"Thanks, I love you too." I smiled before going in the back with the nurse.

She led me to pre-op room where she told me to get in a gown and to sit in the bed and wait. I did as she said and Dr. White came in, not that long after.

"Good morning, Calista." She smiled, "How are you doing?"

"Good morning," I started, "I'm scared for the results and nervous for the procedure."

"You are in great hands, I promise. I know this has to be scary for you, it's scary for anyone, but you're young and healthy, so that is always a plus. You are going to do great." She assured me.

"Okay." I nodded.

"Great, so the nurses are going to get you prepped for the surgery and they will wheel you down and we will get started." She said before walking out of the room.

Not that long after, I was in the OR. They positioned me in the exact location and position I needed to be in and soon enough, they gave me the anesthesia and I was out.

I woke up in a post-op room, what felt like a second later. Jamie was sitting beside me, holding my hand. I moved a little and he quickly smiled at me. "Shh, don't move. You're okay." He said, caressing my cheek. "You did great, beautiful."

Nurses came in and checked on me and unhooked me from any machines. They told me I did a good job and the doctor would call me in a couple days with my results.

Jamie helped me out to the car and I just slept the rest of the day.

The next morning, I was in some pain, but nothing unbearable. Jamie brought me breakfast in bed, my favorite breakfast. "Good morning, beautiful. I brought you some food." He greeted me as he sat the tray down in front of me.

"Oh Jamie, you didn't have to do this." I smiled at him. "Thank you."

"I am going to take care of you, okay?" He smiled.

"Okay," I smiled back. He gave me a gentle kiss.

"How are you feeling today?" He asked me.

"I feel better. My head hurts." I said, gently touching the incision point.

"You'll feel better soon, I'm sure of it." He said to me, climbing into the bed.

I took a bite of the over easy egg and smiled with delight. "I haven't eaten anything in a day. This is so good."

"I try, I try," he smirked.

I ate my breakfast and then we got somewhat ready for the day. I took a bath and then put on some clean clothes. Jamie got dressed in some sweats and a t shirt. We watched movies all day. I loved being able to cuddle up next to him and just enjoy our time together. I hated having to keep it from people.

By Wednesday, I was ready to go back to school. I walked through the front doors and made my way to the band room. Like always, I was one of the first people in the room. Mr. Taylor smiled and asked, "How are you feeling?"

"I'm okay," I said to him. "My head only slightly hurts."

"But other than that?"

"I'm good." I smiled as I started assembling my flute.

"Good, I'm glad." He said to me.

Scarlett walked in a moment later and asked, "How did it go?"