Me And You

Accident

Let's recall what happened. There was a drama competition among different classes. And to represent our class, it was divided into 2 groups. My group chose the Midsummer Night's Dream. Emma's group chose King Lear. I was bored and decided to help the teachers who were in charge of props for the stage. Luke must've seen me coming. He too volunteered to help. I was asked to climb a ladder to set up a banner reading "Welcome To Baldwin College." Luke offered to help me, but I refused. There was still bad blood between us. Only he didn't know that. I regret it. The next thing I know, I fall off from the ladder breaking my leg. Luke was the first one to come to me. I cried in pain. The teachers carried me to the infirmary and, from there, to the hospital. The next thing I remember is waking up on a hospital bed with one leg plastered, hanging. Sister Maria stood beside me.

"Are you alright, son?" She asked with her sweet voice.

"Yeah. How long do I have to wear this?" I asked.

"I don't know. Months maybe,"

"Shit,"

"I can't stay here for long, Adrian. Hope you don't mind,"
"No. It's fine,"
"Don't worry. I've asked the school to help you. They will send two friends to you. You can choose who you want to call,"

"Thanks a lot, mother,"

"Sure, dear. Take care. Bye."

She left. The next day, I asked for Jake and Emma. They both were happy to help me. Mostly since they can bunk class, it was fun having them around while I was in that bed.

Emma cracked lame jokes. I often spilled water over myself. Jake was clumsier than usual. All in all, it was fun. At times, Jake would roam around the hospital. That leaves me with Emma. She didn't talk that much. She kept writing in her diary.

"Why do you write it there?"
"You mean the diary?"

"Yeah. Why?"
"I don't know. I guess to relive those happy moments in a day,"

"What if there's no happy moment in the day?"

"I relive them too. So I can face them without hesitation next time,"

"Smart,"

"I know,"

"Does anyone else know about it?"

"No. Only you,"

"Noice. If you don't mind, can you get me a milky way from the vending machine downstairs?"

"Sure. Are you afraid of being alone?"
"Hell Nah,"

"Okay then,"

She laughed and left for the vending machine. I found myself nothing to do other than reading Emma's diary as it was the only book near me, or for that matter, in the whole room.

11) Day: 12th December 2019

Aiden broke his leg. He fell from a ladder while setting up props. That's what the teachers said. But that's not all. Another surprise awaited. Luke proposed to me. I didn't say anything. I told him I'd answer tomorrow.

My heart sank. Luke proposed to her the day I was injured. I can't believe it. I was starting to feel Luke isn't my rival, after all. But no. He proved it himself. Emma walked in, holding 3 Milky Way bars in her hand. She saw me reading that diary and chose to ignore it. I decided to ask her about Luke.