Nothing Short of A Miracle

Chapter 1

Garnet's POV...

Soreness had overcome my body, but in that moment it didn't matter, I had my Pearl there. She was still crying in my arms, but I couldn't blame her...I did almost die after all. I smiled and cupped her cheek, it was a weak stroke but she leaned into it and kissed anyway. It felt like only seconds before the doctors came in to check up on me and tell me what was going to happen.

"Garnet," The tall dark man said, "We've called your aunts and told them about the situation. Once you've recovered, you'll be sent to Bellamorva's Mental Institute, which is only 20 minutes away from them. Due to your condition, even though you turn 18 in a month, you will be house restricted for a whole other year to reassure your mental state is stable."

I sighed, "Okay...are..are my aunts coming here to see me?"

He smiled, white teeth flashing, "Yes, ma'am. They'll be here in a couple of hours actually." That made me a little happy. After the news I heard, I just wanted to crawl into a hole and sleep for the rest of my life.

Pearl looked worried, she whispered softly, "Garnet...does this mean we'll never see each other again?"

I shook my head, "Of course not! And while I'm gone I'll write to you everyday and tell you how it's going. All you gotta do is write back, okay?"

She sniffled but smiled, "Okay, I promise."

Pearl's POV...

A part of me was terrified, what if I really don't get see Garnet ever again? After all this heartbreak and misery she still has to be taken away from me?

I never wanted to let go of her, I wanted to be in her arms forever, but I knew I couldn't. I looked up into those beautiful eyes and smiled sadly, "Do you wanna watch some TV or something while we wait on your aunts?" She nodded then said, "Love, um..do you think you could get me something to eat? I'm a little hungry..."

I kissed her forehead and told her yes. I cautiously left the room, my anxiety trying to get the best of me, I had to myself over and over that Garnet would be fine, but I couldn't believe it. The walk to the cafeteria was awful, I stomach would drop, my hands would shake and I wanted to cry so badly, but I didn't. I rushed back to the room once I got Garnet some food.

When I reached the room, she had scooted over on the hospital bed to leave room for me. She sat up and gave me a concerned look, "Love? Are you alright?"

I nodded, "Yes, I'm just....still a little shook up."

She smiled sympathetically, then patted the spot next to her, I took my seat next to her, my anxiety fading away. We sat there in silence, she ate while I flipped through channels, trying to find something good to watch.

I stopped on a movie, she let out what seemed like a happy sigh, but I couldn't help but wonder, How is she so calm about this? She almost died for Pete's sake!

Garnet's POV...

I couldn't help but get the feeling Pearl was anxious. So I tried my best to stay calm, cool and collected for her. She had enough on her plate as it was and I wasn't going to make it worse. Once I was done eating the nasty hospital food, I sat the plate on the bed tray then rolled over by the wall. I wrapped my arm around Pearl and pulled her close.

Feeling her next to me was wonderful, and it almost felt like nothing bad had happened. But, that was absolute nonsense, I could never forget what happened. My whole life was gone, except for Pearl, I sighed and kissed her forehead, at least she can numb the pain. I heard a soft snore come from the small girl. I chuckled, I don't blame her for being tired, we've been up all night and she's probably worried herself to the point of utter exhaustion. She's still really cute when she sleeps though... I gave her another kiss on the forehead, then laid my head back.

I close my eyes and began to drift off to sleep.

....

"Garnet~" I slowly opened my eyes, my vision slightly burred, but I could make out two figures. Once my vision cleared, I saw my aunts Ruby and Sapphire stand by my bedside. I flashed them a drowsy grin  and held my arms out for a hug.

I smiled at them again, Ruby looked so much like mom, she had dark skin and even darker hair which curled up into an Afro like mine. Her eyes were a deep auburn that look practically red. My aunt Sapphire on the other hand, hand light blond hair, and deep blue eyes, well, eye. Her other one was blind because of some accident. She, too, had dark skin and she was just slightly shorter than Ruby.

I look down at the empty spot beside me, I looked up at them with confusion, "W-Where's Pearl?"

"Oh so that's the name of your little girlfriend." Ruby said, she chuckled, "She said her mum called for her to go home."

Sapphire butted in, "She's such a sweetheart. You've got great taste, Garnet."

I blushed, "Heh, yeah..."

That's when Ruby pulled up a chair and a thick tension filled the room, she took a deep breath and asked in a serious tone, "Garnet, tell us what happened. Now."

I lowered my head, I knew this conversation was going to come sooner or later, I gulped and started, "It happened just a few weeks back when my father took his punishments too far..."