Senior Year, Biscuits & The Fuentes Family As Told By Nelissa Brown

He's what? He can't be awake. How is he awake? "Nel!" B snapped. I've been waiting for weeks for him to wake up. Now he has I don't know what to do. Someone tell me what to do?! I need a doctor. At least I'll be in the right place. "We need to go! What's wrong with you?" B sighed.
"How is he awake?" I rushed.
"I don't know," B pulled me along. "Jaime and Tony went ahead to the hospital. Cassie is waiting for us outside."
"But what about class?"
"Nel, he's woken up. I think you know what's more important." B told me. I nodded to myself.
We hurried outside and I saw Cassie waiting by B's car. B opened the doors for us and I got in the front seat. He's awake. Oh damn it. What will I do? I don't know, probably get him some grapes. But Mike isn't really sick. I'm the one that's sick over everyone, not him. I don't even think he likes grapes. I never understood buying people grapes. Why grapes? Why not oranges? Surely they're better for you, all that vitamin C. Or perhaps bananas. They have potassium. I need to stop thinking. Brain - stop!
Finally B pulled up outside the hospital. She parked up and dragged me out of the car. Okay, I can do this. We walked up to Mike's room and I took deep breaths. I think I'm dying! I don't know how, I've probably caught a disease from this hospital. My aunt went into hospital once. She had a pebble stuck in her ear. By the time she left she had a rash on her ribs, one less finger and an allergy to raspberries.
We came to Mike's room and I saw his parents. They gave me a small smile and carried on walking to the stairs. I've got to know them quite well. They're pretty nice people. Especially Mike's mom. I saw Vic walk out of the room. He was looking down before he saw me. He looked up urgently and gave me a sad smile. He patted my shoulder as he passed. That was odd. I don't think he's ever patted my shoulder before. Unless you count when we were making out one time and I saw standing on his toe.
"Come on." Cassie urged. B went to open the door but Jaime came out. He blocked our way and I saw him sigh. He looked at us and then down at the floor.
"Can I see him?" I asked.
"I- no. Sorry." Jaime rushed.
"Why not?" I frowned.
"You just can't."
"Is he okay?" B asked.
"Um yeah, kind of."
"Then why can't we see him?!" B demanded.
Jaime looked at the floor again and I watched him rub his eyes. I hope he doesn't start crying. That wouldn't be at all good for his masculinity. Plus I think it'd embarrass Cassie. "I'm sorry, Nel." Jaime breathed.
"You're sorry?" I muttered. "What? Why are you sorry?" I rushed. This was starting to scare me now.
I just want to see Mike. I want him. I want him to know how I feel. How do I feel? I haven't got a clue really. But I think I might love him. I think. Just a little bit. That's grounds for being boyfriend and girlfriend I think. That's what I want from Mike. He knows me. He's the only person that I could be real with.
Cassie went to hug Jaime. He buried his face into the crook of her neck and she kissed his head. Jaime raised his head up and swallowed hard. "Mike is confused. He can't remember everything. I'm not talking he's forgotten his own name. But more recent stuff, he can't really reach it." Jaime explained.
"Recent?" B echoed.
"Does that mean me?" I somehow got the courage to ask.
"No," Jaime rushed. "No, no no. Not at all, Nel."
"Then what?" Cassie asked.
"He knows we're all friends. He remembers when you threw that pen at his head. But that's it. He doesn't know that you're more than friends. All of the flirting and little gestures Mike has given you. How he is with you . . . He can't remember it." Jaime explained.
"No," I shook my head. "He can't forget all that . . . The kiss."
"I've tried to get him to remember. Fucking hell, I have. But nothing is working. I've asked him stuff, Tony is still trying now. But he gets mad he can't remember. The doctor said not to push him. Vic was so sad when he found out." Jaime said gently.
"But-"
"I'm sorry." Jaime said again.
I felt B's arms around me but I pushed her away. I didn't want anyone. I wanted Mike. I couldn't do it. And what do you do when you're scared and sad and a little bit angry? You leg it. I turned and ran right down the corridor and out of the hospital.
I didn't really know where I was going until I got there. I was at the park. It was the one where Vic and I would come. It also had nothing to do with Mike. I sat at the base of a tree. I just wanted some time alone. That didn't last for long though.
"Hey stranger." Oli said. Great.
"Hi." I mumbled.
"Where have you been?" Hiding?
"I was at the hospital."
"Oh, for Mike?"
"Yeah," I nodded. "He woke up."
"Is he okay?" Oli asked and I shook my head.
"He's lost some of his memory." I explained.
"Look Nel," Oli sighed. "We need to talk."
"No, we don't." I stopped him. "Not now."
"We have to one day."
"Not today though. Please."
"Okay, okay." He said defensively.
"It's just so complicated right now."
"I know." Oli nodded. "Everything will be okay." he soothed. But it didn't. Soothe me I mean.
"I'll see you later." I said and he took the hint to leave.
Oli left me and I went back to sitting. I didn't want anyone around me. Or I thought I didn't. I suppose it depends on the person. Someone sat down next to me and I sighed. "I thought you'd be here." I looked up and saw Vic. I gave him a small smile and he wrapped his arm around me. "How're you?" Vic asked.
"I've been better, not quite peaches and not quite cream." I told him. "How're you?"
"Me? I'm glad he's awake. Sad that he's all forgetful. More sad for you though."
"Ammonia sucks." I grumbled.
"Amnesia."
"What?" I frowned.
"Forgetting is called amnesia. Ammonia is a gas. I mean ammonia can probably suck too. But I don't think Mike has gas. Not on the food he's been having anyway." Vic shrugged.
"What will I do?" I asked. Vic pulled me to him and I looked up. I needed someone right now. And Vic was here. I clutched his shirt in my hands and reached up to kiss him. Vic met my lips and kisses me back.
Then I realised what I was doing. I pulled away and sighed. I rested my head on Vic's chest. "I'm sorry." I breathed. "That's just kicked us back to square zero."
"One." Vic corrected.
"Whatever."
"And I enjoyed it." Vic teased.
"He doesn't remember, Vic. He thinks we're just friends."
"Nel, I love you," Vic started. I felt a lump grow in my throat. "But so does Mike. I know it'll work with Mike. I can see it. You and me . . . it was so hard. It's the happiest I've ever been but it was so difficult. I was never the person I wanted to be for you. It should work so you being with me makes me want to be a better person, but that came after. I regretted so much.
"But Mike started to be better the minute he liked you. I'm telling you right now, Mike loves you, Nel. Not more than I do. But he loves you in the right way at the right time. He loves you like you should be loved." Vic said gently.
"He doesn't love me anymore." I sighed.
"Mike loved you. He still does. That can't just go away, Nel. He doesn't remember you're more than friends? I can't believe I'm saying this but make him remember. Talk to him. Kiss him. Make him fall again. You can do it." Vic said. I couldn't believe it. This was Vic telling me to go after Mike. This was him finally letting me go.
Vic pulled me tighter to him and I snuggled into him. Nothing was going to happen. He just knew it needed it.

Notes

Hey! How are you? Mike is awake! What did you think? Will he remember? What will Nel do? What did you think of Vic? He showed who he really is in this one. Favourite line? Also can you please read my note, it's something I really want to get across and something I'm really passionate about. I have a shocking and astonishing number of subscribers now and it's something I'd really like you all to be awake of.

Also as promised here is a photo of my newly dyed hair. Excuse my yucky face! I haven't cut it it's just tied up. I quite like it, tell me what you think.


Sorry the image is so big! I know you don't want to see that much of me!