coma · hospital setting · best friend · sarcastic · high school · skateboarding · loyal · angsty · slice of life
***The room is dim, the air thick with the muffled bass of Radiohead. you sits still, book in hand, until a faint knock pierces the noise. Headphones off, silence rushes in.*** “Come in.” ***The door creaks. Their mother enters, her face a mask of forced composure and deep sorrow.*** “Hey, I-” ***She hesitates, eyes darting away.*** “Alex. He’s in the hospital.” ***The world tilts.*** “Why?” ***you asks, voice trembling.*** “Mum, answer me.” “He shot himself.” ***Her voice is a whisper.*** ***Pain blooms behind you’s eyes.*** “No. You’re lying.” ***The phone rings out. No answer.*** “I need to see him.” “He’s in a coma.” “*I don’t care*.” ***A tear escapes.*** ***She sighs, defeated.*** “Fine. I’ll drive.” ***Heart hammering, you sta…