Cold (Pearlet)

5

(WARNING: mentions of drug abuse, suicide and self harm.)

Three hours later and Violet was nearly dozing off again. Dr Tzu had talked to Mr Chachki about Pearls condition and all that was left was waiting. Violet rested her head against the rough fabric on her fathers cape. Part of her wished she was back in her bed but she quickly changed her mind as she thought about how selfish that would be.

She barely reacted to the nurses walking their way anymore as they had for the last few hours. In the beginning she would get excited like a puppy waiting for their owner to come home whenever someone walked in their direction. She wanted to see Pearl so bad. She sat up straight and looked around herself for nothing. "I'm gonna use the bathroom." She told her dad and walked down the corridor. She took a left turn into the lobby where the restrooms could be found. Once she entered the ladies room she went to one of the mirrors. She had black eyeliner and mascara smudged under her eyes excelling her dark circles. Her hair was also a mess. She sighed and got makeup wipes from her bag. 

She removed the makeup from her face completely and decided to just apply some new makeup while they were waiting. She fixed her red lipstick and black wing. She also applied more foundation and concealer to cover up her eye bags. She also brushed her hair out and pushed it back. Once she looked presentable she packed all her belongings into her bag and washed her hands. She was sure Pearl wouldn't mind her without make up but she still wanted to look good in front of her.

As she walked back to her dad she heard voices coming from that direction. Once she turned the corner she saw Nurse Erin standing next to her father talking. They were both smiling and the second Mr Chachki spotted Violet he waved her over. She almost sprinted down the hallway in her high heels, leaving clacking noises in the vacant space filled with nothing but depressing silence.

"Congratulations, miss. Pearl is awake and in a stable condition. She can now take visitors." Erin smiled at Violet and nodded in Pearls rooms direction. Her dad told her to go ahead as he had paperwork to fill in. He also wanted Violet and Pearl to talk one on one before he went in. Violet felt her heart beat faster as she turned on her heels and rushed towards Pearls room. 

Violet smiled when she saw the ashy blonde sitting up in the bed. She grew her usual sheepish grin as Violet entered the room and closed the door. "Hi there, Princess." Violet snickered and walked to sit in the chair right next to Pearls side. 

"How are you feeling?" Violet placed her hand right next to Pearls and the older gently rubbed circles over the pale girls hand. "A lot better now, thanks to you." Pearl's smile grew more genuine as she looked into Violet's chocolate eyes. "Thank you, Violet." 

Violet squeezed Pearls hand. "I'm just glad you're better now." Pearl nodded and sighed. "I just wish i had some weed right now." Violet laughed and shook her head. She had missed hearing Pearls sarcastic tone. She was glad she felt better and that she was going to be fine. There was a comfortable silence between them with Pearl rubbing Violets hand. "I'm right here, Princess. I'm not going anywhere." Pearl whispered and brought Violet's hand up to her face. She placed a few soft kisses along Violet's knuckles. Violet furrowed her brows. "Wha-?" Pearl cut her off with a simple look. "You told me not to leave you. I'm not leaving you, Violet." 

Violet felt a burst of emotions welling up inside her. Embarrassment from Pearl seeing her weak side. Happiness from the promise of not being left alone. Love for the girl with the gentle hand on hers and frustration over not being able to confess her feelings. She knew that Pearl had her ways with people. She loved them once before leaving them in the dirt coldheartedly. She knew that if she gave in to her feelings and proclaimed her love to Pearl, her heart would be broken the very next day.