Forgotten

Chapter Three

The beeping and coldness of the room wake me the next morning. I must've kicked my blanket off in the night cause it's lying in the floor next to my bed. I pull myself up and swing my legs over the side of the bed wincing a little at the pain where the stab is and the throbbing in my head. For whatever reason the bed's up a little high for me to simply stand up and I have to drop about five inches to reach the floor. I slide off the side of the bed but when my feet make impact I practically scream in pain and fall to the floor. Almost as soon as I hit the floor Theo's awake and at my side.

"What were you thinking?! You can't get up by yourself, you're not ready for that yet."

"I was just getting my blanket it's not a big deal I'm fine." I know I sound frustrated but I can't help it. He's treating me like a child.

He closes his eyes and takes a breath to calm himself down before looking at me again. Again, proof he's treating me like a child.

"Next time ask me if you need something." He helps me up and back into the bed. Handing me my blanket he turns and walks out of the room.

Well great now I've bothered the only person I even remotely know and all because I was just trying to get my blanket off the floor.

The nurse comes in after awhile to check my vitals and I ask her when I can leave. She tells me they can't hold me against my will but she doesn't recommend checking myself out although she did bring me some clothes to wear for when I do. I'm pretty sure she realizes I'm not going to stay long and doesn't want me leaving in a hospital gown. I'll check out later after I've slept a little more.

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A few hours later I'm standing in the bathroom examining myself. The nurse brought me black leggings and a long, thick, black sweater and they fit alright. I've also managed to pull on the Uggs I was wearing when Theo found me. He hasn't come back and I'm not sure he even will but I don't want to think about that so I take another look at myself in the full length mirror. I'm about 5'1, have long hair almost to my waist and it's, wait a second purple? I must dye my hair but I like the color so I continue my examination. I've got smooth pale skin and bright blue eyes, almost aqua. I wouldn't say I'm beautiful which is alright I guess since I need to blend in on the street and not be seen. Although with all this purple hair I'm not sure how easy that will be.

I slowly walk out to the nurses station and plaster a smile on my face, requesting to check myself out. They frown a little but can't tell me no. Once I've filled out the paperwork I get in the elevator and press the button to go down to the first floor but when the doors open and I step out I'm face to face with Theo, and he doesn't look happy to see me.