Beep! Beep! Beep!

The constant droning has been the only thing permanent for the past few weeks. I'm not sure how long i have been like this but it feels like forever. I can't remember anything from after the gun shot, only that it was cold, hard and cold, cold that chilled to the bone. I can't see anything, well anything apart from darkness and void like my body had permanently turned the lights off. Then all of a sudden - PAIN. Utter agony like twisted limbs and broken bones, sliced skin deep intolerable wounds my sweet blood contrasting against the hard surface which i lay upon. I think i may be coming back into my senses. I can feel large hand present on my knee a small whisper of guidance telling me to open my eyes. Mustering all my strength i tried and tried for what felt like hours. The hand has disappeared and so had my hope until another lay on me. Feeling it take my hand i stared to concentrate mustering all my strength to squeeze, it was like lifting a tonne. Finally my hands moved i squeezed the persons firm hand its grip quickly squeezing back. I could feel the eyes on me despite not being able to see then i was blinded. Lights poured into my dark orbs like liquid fire making them burn. Beginning to blink silhouettes came into shape not just one but two, no three, four, five they all began to appear. Like a camera my vision began to focus until it was as clear as day. Running a shaky hand across the sheets which binded me to the hard bed a smile embraced my face with a warm welcome.
"Oh my god Cass are you okay?"
"How ya feeling?"
"Need a drink?"
A bombardment of questions came my way as i nodded clutched a small plastic cup of water in my aching grasp, my hoarse voice not even a whisper. The cool liquid sliding down my throat was the best feeling ever, like a wall of water embracing a dry savannah. As Dad carefully prised the empty cup from my grasp a joyful grin on his sharp face i tried to sit up. Letting out a yelp Andy and Ash grabbed my arms placing me back on the bed as a tear trailed down my face. Quickly examining my wounds i figured out pretty quickly that i wouldn't be walking or moving for that matter in a long time. My right leg strung up high a thick cast placed around my ribs. Deep satin cuts littered my arms and legs with bandages covering most my body i looked like an Egyptian mummy, all i need was my head to be wrapped and i was set for Halloween. Wait? has Halloween past? How long have i been here?
"How long have i been stuck in this cage?" i asked directing my question at all the 5 guys.
"Uh two no three weeks, we thought we lost you they where gonna take off life support in 2 days." Jake spoke from his place in the corner chair.
"Awe man i've missed Halloween!" i muttered making the guys laugh as despite my state my worries where on Halloween. I love Halloween i mean sweets, costumes, i remember one year me and Austin where the banana's in pyjamas..hold on where is Austin. My question didn't even need to be voiced the eerie sense which washed over the room said it all. No, no no NO NO! A waterfall of tears rained down my face and i clenched sheets in anger.
"TAKE ME TO HIM!"
"uH I dont think that's a good idea.." Jinxx began as i started to pull out the needles strapped into my arm making the alarm ring. A group of nurses swooped into the room one with a wheel chair as the others fixed up my arm sending me glares. As Dad quickly explained my situation it was all but soon before i was driven through to room 64. Glancing through the small glass window i saw the terrible condition he was actually in i mean i knew it would be bad but this was too much. His nose was plastered with a thick white cast which mirrored the one over his stomach area. A bulky cast was placed around his right wrist as a few purple bruises littered his face. Opening the door i was rolled into the room by a small nurse who send me a sympathetic look before she left closing the door as she went. Despite being in utter agony when situated in the slumped wheel chair it was worth it. My lips curved as his heart beat monitor sounded giving me the security of his life was still here. Placing my hand on his i rubbed my thumb across his as tears dripped down my swollen cheek. I sat there for a moment just savouring the minutes. The wheel chair cold like everything else was, the only cold metal could give you, a sinister cold. I closed my eyes droplets of tears soaking my face as i cried. I cried for everything, help, sanity, Austin, pain. "You know Aus i never thought i'd see you like this. Just so you know this isn't a good bye i know you will make it through. If its true, that people in coma's can hear the i want you to listen, listen to every word that leaves my lips. I love you. Always have. Always will. We have been best friends since you saved me all those years ago but my feelings for you are no longer as a best friend but more. I don't know when i realised but it might of been at the lake on your birthday. Now i need you to hold on. One last promise, keep it. Please." Pressing a kiss to his hand i signalled the nurse to collect me as i left looking at Austin's greyish skin praying, hoping that he will make it. A bullet to the stomach was what had caused all this damage, a simple bullet that he took for me. I was told that i passed out from the impact of the bullet and then the injuries Luke made took its toll on me in the hospital. The doctors found out that i had sleep, food and water deprivation and so that kept me under longer as well. From being hit on the head by Luke i had also got some sort of long term concussion but from the help of the doctor i should be as good as new when it comes to my mental state. Anyway the bullet was not all that had attacked Austin but the bullet hole had gotten infected spreading some sort of disease over his organs causing them to slow pushing him into a coma. The doctors say he has a 10% chance of surviving but they don't know him, they may know his body but they don't know him. Austin will pull through.

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I have been awake now for 9 hours, eight spent on him, not leaving his side. It would be all nine but i had to be examined, they say my cuts should heal up soon but my broken ribs, right leg, left wrist, arm and ankle and may take some time. To be honest i couldn't care less, the guys have tried to speak to me but only got a simple nod or yes/no. Right now i am alone with Austin, they moved my bed from my ward to his so we share a room, my right hand in his,my thumb pressed against his wrist his pulse like a soothing song. Until it stops. It happens in slow motion i begin to scream shaking him despite the excruciating pain exploring my body, CC pulled me out as nursed flooded in,there blue uniform covering my view. Crying until my eyes are dry i plead and plead to anyone who will listen to save him.

CLEAR!

is all i can hear through the thick walls keeping me away from Austin. "Come on baby calm down he will be okay!" Dad whispers into my ear as i scream. Suddenly everything goes silent, as a doctor leaves the room clutching a clip board which his slim fingers drum against as he stumbles over. Not saying a word however nodding his head i am rolled into room 64 my heart held in my hand for what i'm about to see could change my life for better or for worst. Opening the door my heart stops, tears stream down my face as i cover my face with my injured hand. Situated beside the bed i clamp his hand in mine my eyes gleaming as i stare at his,a smile embracing my face. "Hi Baby" he whispers.

Notes

Yay Austin's alive! I know some of you where panicking that i may kill off him or Cas but to be honest i love them too much.
I feel like this chapter is a roller coaster of emotions.
QOTD: Dream job?
-EM XX