No Matter What ~ Jackxpenn

Chapter 14 - Things are Looking Up

Andrea POV

I stayed at the hospital all night, hoping, praying that Jenn would be stable enough again to see me. But at the same time, I didn't know if I would be able to hold it together if she didn't remember me too. It was now very early in the morning, and the doctor came out to talk to me.

"Jenn is temporarily stable, and is open to see guests, but only for a short period of time," I nodded, and started to get up.

I was so nervous, not only of her not being able to remember me, but I was also scared of seeing my best friend in pain. I quietly opened the door to her room, and saw her eyes flutter open.

She was very pale and looked as skinny as a stick. She must have not been eating either when she was depressed.

I walked over to the chair beside the bed, being careful of the tangle of wires all over the floor. I sat down on the chair, and she turned towards me.

"A-Andrea... Y-You came..." She whispered, closing her eyes and smiling slightly.

I grabbed her hand gently. I was so glad she remembered me. I sniffed, trying not to cry.

"Yes Jenn... I came," I said, rubbing her hand.

"It's so h-hard... Andrea... To r-remember..." She whispered weakly.

"I know Jenn.... I know." I comforted, thinking about Jack.

I felt really bad for Jack. It must be so hard for him. The one who he loves doesn't even remember his face, let alone his name.

Jack POV

I woke up early the following morning to go to the hospital with Ricky. Was glad that he was coming with me for support, plus, he would get to see Jenn too. I got dressed and headed down stairs to get going. I assumed I would have to wait for Ricky, based on how long it takes to do his hair in the morning, but surpisingly he was ready.

When we got to the hospital wing, Ricky and I sat down in the hospital lobby and waited for the doctor to come out to tell us when we could see Jenn. I fiddled with my fingers; something I always did when I was nervous. Ricky noticed and looked at me comfortingly.

"It's gonna be okay, Jack. I know at the time it doesn't seem like it, but it's all gonna work out, I promise," Ricky said.

I nodded, knowing that he was right. I had to relax. I still didn't know how I would get her to remember me though, and that worried me.

Then, Andrea walked out from down the hallway and saw us sitting in the chairs. "Oh hey guys. Jenn seems to be better today.... She's still weak though, and the doctors are finding it hard keeping her stable for a long period of time," she said, walking over to us to sit down.

"The doctors... They are working on her now?" I assumed.

She nodded, "Not anything serious.... Just to change her fluids," she said, "Or at least that's what they told me," she said with a tone of worry in her voice.

"I'm sure everything is fine. Jenn's a fighter," Ricky said.

I had to agree with that. Jenn didn't look it, but she was strong her a girl; both physically and emotionally. She never let people take advantage of her, and she would do whatever it takes to win; anything for that matter. I remember the one time we went to Six Flags with the Fab Five and Jenn wouldn't let us leave until she won a game of mini golf. I laughed, remembering the memory. But that was before this happened. And now I'm afraid that everything we've been through will be lost, especially our connection.

Eventually, Andrea left the hospital, leaving the two of us; Ricky and I, alone. It was a long while before we heard any news about Jenn, until the doctor came out into the lobby in his usual serious tone. I shook Ricky, who was falling alsleep in the chair next to me.

"Jenn is once again stable, meaning she can see guests," he said. I nodded, and started down the hallway. "And boys," he continued, "She's finally starting to respond to treatment; meaning she can possibly go home tomorrow," he grinned, knowing how much we cared about her.

I almost jumped up and ran to hug him, but realized how stupid that would be, so I refrained myself and nodded. "Thank you, for everything," I said, before walking into the hospital room.

This time when I entered the room, there was much less machines and monitors scattered about. I looked at Jenn. She didn't look nearly as pale as before, and she looked like she was staring to gain a small amount of weight, helping her go back to her normal, healthy size. Jenn had her eyes gently closed, as if all was calm in the world. She looked peaceful, and for the first time in a few days, she looked like she was comfortable; that she was in no pain.

The door lightly shut behind me, and her eyes fluttered open. She looked over at Ricky and I, and closed her eyes again.

I headed over to the chair beside her bed, with Ricky following behind me. She opened her eyes again, examining Ricky more than anything.

"I k-know you..." she said quietly. She looked up in thought, then looked back at him. "Ricky... You came to s-see me," she said, reaching out to grab his hand.

I felt jealously come over me. Why did it have to be me she didn't remember? I bit my lip, trying to keep my mouth shut. I thought of many things I could have spit out bitterly, right then and there, but I stopped myself, knowing it wouldn't do any good.

Jenn turned to me, "W-why are you here again?" she said, not angrily, but curiously; as if she wanted to remember me; as if, deep down, she knew who I was, but she couldn't process it.

"I'm here to see you because I lov-" I stopped myself, biting my tongue. I wanted to say it; I really did, but I knew it wouldn't help her remember. I started over, "I'm here because I care about you Jenn. I'm your best friend, Jack. I know you don't remember me, but I will always remember you. I need you to remember me Jenn, I don't know what I would do if you can't remember," I said honestly.

She looked at me with a mixed expression. It was as if she wanted so badly to trust me, but she was hesitant. "I think...I think I want to try...to remember you too," she said, looking at my eyes.

That was all I needed. I smiled, knowing I would have a chance. Plus, the doctor said she would be able to go home tomorrow, as long as everything stayed fine tonight. I was over the moon. I could do it. No, I would do it. Jenn will be mine again, and I'll be able to have her back in my arms soon enough.

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