Gwody

Goodbyes

Gwen's POV

Cody and I talked until the doctor came to us, telling me that I was allowed to go into the room to say hello to my brother. I looked at Cody, making sure it was alright if I went alone, he nodded, understanding what I meant. I followed the doctor into the room my brother was given, then sat down in the chair next to the hospital bed.

"Hey", I said weakly, hoping that Nick would be able to talk.

"Hey Gwennie", he said even weaker, "I hope you aren't blaming yourself for what happened to me. I looked down, not listening to what he said, this was all my fault, I should have been there.

"I know you don't want me to, but I just can't help it, I never want to see you hurt, and I wasn't there, I should've been there, instead of skipping school because I was so selfish", I choked up, "I love you Nick,and seeing you hurt, it's horrible, I just want you to be okay."

"I will be, I just have to wait a while, but as long as I'm here, I want you to be strong and help mom out, don't be sad about me, be happy and hang out with Cody." he said, in a rather calm tone.

I looked up from my hands after he said the part about Cody, "What do you mean?" I asked, confused why he would bring him up.

"I've seen how the dude looks at you, he really cares about you Gwen, he's a really great friend to you, I wish I had a friend like that," he said trailing off. I looked at him, with the bruises and scars on his arms and face, it was the worst feeling I had ever experienced, nobody wants to see their family hurt.

"I think you should get some rest," I said placing my hand on the side of the bed, " goodbye Nick, I'll check up on you tomorrow", I said standing up and exiting the room.

Little did I know, this goodbye would be the last one I would tell him for a while.