Two months had passed and Jake was still in a coma. He had signed a form saying Do Not Resuscitate, which basically meant if he died, don’t try to revive him. I fought against that rule and told the doctors to save him. I haven’t left Jake’s side except for a shower or to use the bathroom. It turns out that the earthquake was a 4.7 and the neighborhood we lived in was just a few miles away from the epicenter. The homes were being rebuilt and our home was almost done. BVB and their girls helped to rebuild the house along with some fans and neighbors. I was honestly grateful for their actions. I’ve had fans leave notes and twitter messages saying for Jake to get better. Warped Tour was delayed because of the earthquake and it was set to start on July 5th. Pops’ auto body shop was closed due to repairs and I just couldn’t go to the high school for work because of Jake. Pops understood and said to take as much time as I needed.

CC walked in with a slice of pizza and handed it to me. I shook my head and gave it back to him. I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t motivate myself enough to eat. I was losing weight and I could feel it.

“Ally bear, please eat. It’s killing me to see you going back to being anorexic. Please eat. If not for me, then for Jake. You can’t keep sulking. Please smile.” I sighed and looked at CC.

“I don’t think I can smile CC. but I can try to eat.” He nodded and gave the pizza back. I took a small bite and swallowed. I only ate a quarter of the pizza before I felt sick. CC understood and ate the rest. I looked at Jake and I let my tears fall for the first time since the quake.

“Jake, please wake up. I miss you. Trixy misses you. The fans miss you. Your family misses you. Don’t die on me Jake. You’re the only person who saved me. You gave me another chance at love. Please don’t take that away. I can’t sleep without you. I miss hearing you talk to yourself while you record. I miss waking up before you and just laying there. I miss you singing to me when I have a nightmare. I miss our Saturday dates. I can’t go home unless you’re with me. Jake please come back. I love you. Please wake up.” A tear fell onto Jake’s hand. I looked up and saw Ashley with Jake’s old Schechter guitar and a small amp. He passed it to me since Jake taught me guitar.

“I thought this might help. Y’ know, wake him up and remember.” I nodded and plugged the guitar in. I made sure it wasn’t too loud. I played In The End and CC tapped out the drums on a table.

I put the guitar down and said I’d try again tomorrow. I was so stressed that I could barely stay awake most of the day.

When I woke up the next day, I played Saviour. A dud. I got up and decided to shower. I looked in the mirror and saw how boney I was. My ribs and collar bone were sticking out. I need to eat. Jake would hate to see me like this. I stripped my clothes and let the warm beads of water envelop me.

When I got out of the shower I put on sweats and a BVB shirt on. Ashley came in with CC and handed me a small salad. I ate about half of the salad. CC sat next to me and Ashley next to CC.

Then a song idea hit me. Carolyn! Jake always sung that to me. I picked up the guitar and tuned it and cleared my throat. I started the intro and CC caught on and then tapped out the drums. Then I started singing,

“Those times in life we learn to try, with one intention
Of learning how and when we'll die, but we can't listen
I wish to god I'd known that I, I didn't stand a chance
Of looking back and knowing why, or pain of circumstance

You're not alone
We'll brave this storm

So here's my song I wrote in time, when it was needed
Through pain of heart or loss of mind, your burdens lifted
You aren't alone just know that I, can't save our hearts tonight

You're not alone
We'll brave this storm
And face today
You're not alone

You're not alone
We'll brave this storm
And face today
You're not alone”

I finished the song and both boys looked at me with wide eyes. I blushed and put the guitar down. I grabbed Jake’s hand and felt him squeeze my hand. I went into shock.

CC saw and ran to get a doctor.

“Ally sing Carolyn again. I’ll play this time. Keep holding his hand and see what happens.” I nodded and listened to Ashley play as I waited for my cue. I started singing and Jake squeezed my hand harder on the first chorus. A stray tear fell from my eye as I smiled for the first time in two months.

The doctor came in and saw what was happening.

“Doc, do you think he’s waking up?”

“I’m not sure. Some coma patients have muscle spasms due to memories being replayed or because they are dying.” (a/n: this isn’t what really happens. This is only for the story line. Don’t hate me.) Just then Jake’s heart monitor went crazy and started going fast.

The doctor told us to leave but I put up a good fight. I had to leave and watch nurses and doctors come flying into Jake’s room.

“CLEAR!” I heard a shock. This repeated until I heard a flat line. I sobbed. I ran into the room with Ash and CC.

“Jake no please be alive.” I cried and started singing Therapy by All Time Low. Just as I started I heard a rhythmic beeping. I looked up and saw Jake move his head to the side. He slowly fluttered his eyes open.

“JAKE! YOU’RE ALIVE! Oh my goodness, I really thought you died. Please don’t ever scare me like that again.” I started blabbing on and hugged Jake.

“Woah, Slow down there. One where am I? , Two, why does everything hurt? , and Three who are you and them?” I looked back in shock.

‘Breathe Ally, he’s probably still confused because of all the questions.’ I told myself.

“You’re at a hospital and you got badly hurt from an earthquake. And those two are Ashley and CC, and I’m-” Jake cut me off.

“Allyson. My amazing girlfriend” Jake whispered.

“You remembered.” I smiled and kissed him on the lips with pure love and joy.

“How could I forget my Ally? That would be cruel.” I smiled and hugged him without damaging him any further.

“Forgetting someone?” CC yelled.

“Who are you again? Haha No, I can’t forget Chuppy. Chuppy and I go back to van farts.” Jake laughed. Ashley seemed a bit sad.

“Jake, who else do remember? Do you know who he is?” I asked pointing to Ash.

“That’s Ashley. He’s got a thing for ladies. Him and CC have done some funny things together. Like on the set for our movie they said drinking is hard work and Ash gave Chuppy a piggy back. Jinxx and Andy should be here with their girls, sucking their faces off.” I giggled. Well this is good.

“What do you know Jake?” Ashley piped up.

“I mean when I was here for the first few days or weeks, I don’t know how long it was, all I heard was people talking and I heard my name. And I thought to myself, ‘Who the fuck is Jake and who are all these people.’ But after a while I started piecing together who ‘Jake’ was. I never forgot Ally, CC or the band for some reason. I didn’t know who I was but I remember saying to myself, Ally is my girlfriend and I’m in a band. Then I heard Ally playing guitar like a week ago. I knew by then I needed to wake up. I seriously tried to move but my body was so stiff I couldn’t. Then I heard her play again. I tried again but I couldn’t move. Then Ally sang. Once she finished Carolyn I was able to move. Then she sang again. Then I moved harder. Then when I heard the doctor talking I wanted to move but I was having trouble, so I thought really hard about what I could do because I didn’t want to die. Then I started to have a panic attack and I thought I had killed myself. Then I heard Ally cry and sing, so I fought like a mother fucker to come back. I couldn’t leave Ally alone. That’s not right.” All I could do was smile like a fool and kiss him for as long as possible.

When it started to get heated Ashley tapped my shoulder and we pulled away. I blushed and Jake laughed. After I looked down to blush I noticed that everyone was here, even Ella and Scar. Lauren was on crutches because she broke her leg so CC sat on the couch and put her on his lap. Andy and Juliet did the same along with Jinxx and Sammi. CC told them Jake seems to remember everyone and to just act how they normally would.

“Thank god you’re okay Jake. We really thought you were gone.” Jinxx smiled. Everyone else nodded. I intertwined my hand with Jake’s and I held it tight. Jake tried to get up but hissed in pain. He grumbled in pain and lay back down.

The the doctor came in and told us that Jake could leave tomorrow morning and he had physical therapy for the three months and to come back in a month to check on his back. His concussion will cause him to be light and noise sensitive and he’ll be prone to more headaches for the next month.

“We’re gonna head home. I’ll pick you up in the morning. I’ll see you in the morning Scarlette.” Ashley said. Everyone hugged Jake and I and left. Scar was working so she stayed. Ashley and Scar had actually started dating less than a month ago. Never thought I’d be saying that.

I’m just glad, Jake is back. I’m not sure what I would’ve done if something happened to him.

Notes

updated again

~Wolf Tiger <3

9.12.2013