Puppet Under Strings (unOrdinary)

Episode 11

Seraphina's POV

At Wellston Hospital...

"Sera, I-"

I quickly hugged John.

"Ah! Sera!" he jumped up in surprise. Then looked at me anxiously. He reached out and hugged me back gently in response to my sudden outburst. "I'm sorry for worrying you..."

"Don't think about that right now." I told him. "What matters is that you're alive."

I couldn't believe it.

"John." I uttered.

"Yes?" he replied.

"John."

"Yes?"

"John."

"Yeah?"

"John." I repeated.

He sighed. "Uh, Sera. What's the point of calling out my name so many times? You already know I'm here. I'm alive. It's okay."

"I know." my voice cracked a bit. "It's just that I'm so happy. It's a miracle. It has to be."

John smiled. "Well, whether it was a miracle, I'm just glad that you're safe too."

Tears streamed down from my eyes and down my cheeks. I was so happy. 

He didn't die. He's still here. Even when he was gone for so long, he still made it. 

I clasped my hands onto his back. I'm never ever letting go again. Ever. I'll be beside you. Whenever you're in trouble. Whenever you feel lost. I'll be here.

"Hey, Sera." John said to me.

"Yeah? What is it?" I asked.

He let go of my back and faced me in the front with his hands on my shoulders.

"I love you, too."

"W-What?" I suddenly felt my face go hot.

"Haha! You're so cute! Blushing as red as a tomato!" John chuckled.

"What?! No! John, that was completely uncalled for! It came out of nowhere!" I argued.

"Huh? But it didn't? You were the one that confessed first." he stated.

I gave a monotone face.

"That's it. I'm outta here." I turned away and walked towards the door.

"Nonono! Sera, don't leave! I'm sorrryyy...!"

I turned back to his direction and patted his head. "Stupid. Do you think I'd really do that after I've waited this long for you? How little faith do you have in me?"

"Um, sorry again, then?" he replied.

After arguing, we sat in our original positions, with me sitting on the stool and John laying in bed. The only difference was that he was conscious. But it was very silent. It's been a while since we talked face-to-face. And it's the hospital we're talking in for goodness sake.

I sighed.

"Hey, you okay?" John asked, breaking the silence in the room.

"I guess so." I answered. "It's just been so long since we've actually talked."

"I guess so." he repeated my words. He turned to me. "How long was I out for?"

"Two months."

John stood up from his bed. "WHA-? TWO WHOLE MONTHS!?"

"Argh! FUCK!" he winced and held his shoulder in pain.

"Careful!" I gestured for him to lay down. "You're still recovering."

He sat back down. "Did I miss anything while I was passed out?"

"Well, I would be lying if I said you didn't. Because of your severe injuries, they immediately sent you to the ER and later to this room. Considering you were out for weeks, you probably have a bunch of homework that you missed at school." I explained to him.

"Ah, shit." he complained. "Two whole months of homework? That's gonna take forever."

I smiled. "Don't worry. I'll help you with it. It's honestly not that hard."

"Easy for you to say. You excel at everything." John pouted.

"You could always take me as your tutor and we could study together after school." I suggested.

"Nonono. My head hurts enough already. I'm not gonna have school on the brain 24/7."

I laughed. There he was. The John that I've always known and loved.

The nurse from the counter suddenly came into the room. "Ah, you're finally awake, John! There's a visitor outside who wants to see you. He has short gelled black hair and looks like he's in his 40s. I already know that Seraphina is your friend, but..." she trailed off. "It seems like he knows you. Is it fine if I bring him in?"

"William?"

"Dad?!"

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