Ever Rid'n a Wild Horse?

Chapter 15

A/N: There is no author's note... Haha enjoy!

Sorry for any errors

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Justin's POV:

I stood up and walked back out of her room. I passed the bathroom, and I couldn't hear anymore sobs. I frowned and slowly walked back down the stairs. How was I going to tell her?

Jessica's POV:

I stepped out of the bathtub and wrapped myself in a dark red towel. I was no longer sobbing, but silent tears still stringed my eyes. Quickly, I stuck my dripping head outside the door and looked around. After figuring out no one was upstairs, I bolted to my room and closed my door. I walked over to my closet, leaving wet footprints on my carpet, and pulled out a pair of polka-dotted pajama pants. After slipping them on, I hurriedly slipped a dark T-Shirt over my head, making me wince in pain. My back ache had grown from my bottom back, up to the tops of my shoulders. I used my towel, and trying to ignore the pain, I wrapped my long, dripping hair in it. I took a big sigh and collapsed on my large bed. I lay on my stomach for a few seconds, tears falling on my comforter sheets. I turned over and saw the picture Grandma took of me and Blue. I loved the picture. Of course, it was taken before my accident, but I looked so happy. Me and Blue were in front of our barn. I was on him bare-back, and had my head resting at the back of his neck. Blue had his head turned towards the camera, with his ears perked up. We both looked happy. I couldn't help but smile. The picture was planted in a frame with the words: "Best Pals" scribbled at the bottom. I slowly stood up and walked to my desk, and took my medicine Gran brought in for me. As I lifted up my cup to take a swig of water, a letter fell from my desk. It was the letter dad gave me when I was at the hospital. I picked up the ripped envelope and turned it around in my hands. I took out a piece of lined paper, with silly scribbles, known as my dad's handwriting on it. The paper was folded nicely. I had already read it back at the hospital, but I wanted to read it again. I unfolded the flaps of the paper and started to read it;

Dear Jessie,
You have no idea how long it has been since I have written a letter. :) I just wanted you to have something for when you woke up. I love you very much! After Justin came running in, I knew something was wrong. Sure enough, there you were. I couldn't help but feel terrible. I'm still unsure of what happened, but I know it must have been horrific for you. I just wanted you to know, I was scared. I thought you were in terrible condition... The doctors even said you might not be able to ride again. I went home that night, and cried. Yeah, I know, laugh it out, but I haven't teared up since, well... Since the divorce. That's when I realized, I could have almost lost you again. You are an angle sweet-heart, but do you know what's different between and angle and a cowgirl? A cowgirl can ride better. I can't wait to talk to you again. I love you very much.
-Dad

Justin's POV:
I heard a door close upstairs. She must be out now. I have to tell her. Should I wait just a little longer? I don't have a clue! Maybe if I told her now she would be ok because Blue means more to her than I do. That's what I will do then. I jump up from the couch and scramble into the kitchen. Gran made garlic mashed potatoes and fried chicken. I put a spoonful of mashed potatoes on a plate, and stick a chicken wing on it as well. I grab a napkin and a cup of lemonade. I hustled up the stair and managed to knock on Jessie's door. A soft "come in" was heard and I opened her bedroom door.

"I brought you some dinner," I walked over and set the plate on her lap. Quickly she stowed away a crumpled piece of paper. I shrugged it off and sat down next to her.

"Um, Jess?" I rubbed the back of my neck. How was I going to tell her? She looked up from her mashed potatoes. I could see her tear stained face. Maybe I should do this later.

"Yeah?" She pressed.

"Well... Uh-"

"Look if your going to ask if I'm ok, I'm really not!" She burst into tears. Well that was nicely handled, even though I wasn't even Sorry that to thinking about that. I pulled her into a hug, wrapping my arms around her. She laid her head down on my shoulder and cried. I could feel and hear her heart beat. It was beginning to beat faster. The sobs start to come, and soon she is just a pile of mess in my arms. Her sobs cause her whole body to tremble and shake. But just as fast as it started, it stops. Her breaths even out, and even start to turn to snores. I couldn't help but smile. There must be some crazy weird stuff in her medicine. Very carefully I managed to lay her down, and slowly I started to unravel her towel from her head. I hung the dripping thing on her bed post, and I tucked her into her comforter. I stepped back, and watched her. She was so peaceful when she steeped. I smiled, and walk out, closing the door behind me.

Jessica's POV:
If he is going to ask me if I am OK, I am going to be a little mad.

"Look if your going to ask if I'm ok, I'm really not!" That came out sounding rude. His face turned to surprise. That's when I started crying. He pulled me into a hug, and I didn't refuse it. The tear flooded out. Blue. I feel like I just deserted him! How could I do that to him? After I just found him? My eyes started to get heavy, and soon, all I could remember was thinking of Blue.

I must have been asleep for only about 3-5 minutes, because now I was laying down, but Justin was still in here. I had slightly woken up to someone taking the towel off my head. I was to tired to open my eyes, but I knew it was Justin. I don't know what he did with the towel, but he did return to cover me up. It always seemed to be cold in my room, and he must have known that. After tucking me in, he walked out closing the door. He is such a wonderful friend; I am very lucky to have him. I smiled, rolled over on my side, and let sleep take over my body.

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A/N:
I am sorry this chapter is super short, but ic thought I needed to let you guys have SOMETHING to read. So what secret does Justin have? Comment if you think you know it! I love reading and replying to comments! Vote, comment, read... Whatever! Haha! Love you all, and you ALL encourage me to write more.

Much thanks, and love,
Jill and Blue 🐴