What The Heart Wants (Nick & Demi) (Nemi)

Taking My Soul

Nick

I woke up feeling like I was hit by a truck.. I felt so weak and hurt..

- Nick? Oh my god he woke up!

I slowly opened my eyes seeing my mother in tears but with a big smile

- What happened?

- Shhh baby.. stay down.. your sugar level dropped drastically since your pancreas started working for a few minutes.. you passed out

I smiled weakly and then turned my head around seeing Joe on the phone smiling and my dad on the other side of the bed

- Where's.. Dee?

My mom smiled and caressed my head lovingly - she went home for a few minutes.. she stayed by your side for so many days.. even slept here..

I smiled feeling my heart full

- We thought you were going to die..

I turned my head towards my father and saw a tear in the corner of his eye

- She must be worried sick! I.. I have to call her!

I started to sit up but my dad blocked me and my mom started saying "wow"'s

- You can't Nick.. But don't worry 'cause Joe is with her on the phone..

- I wanna talk to her

- She's riding here.. calm down.. - Joe sternly spoke to me smiling

His eyes darted to the phone in his ear and then he smiled bigger - Ok.. I'll give it to him..

He gave me the phone and I placed it on my ear - Hey.. Beautiful..

- Nick.. Oh my god - she said now crying.. I could hear the traffic around her - I'm coming baby... I'll be there in 5 minutes

- I ain't going.. anywhere..

She broke down in sobs again and I calmed her down through the phone telling her that I was okay and that I missed her..

The 5 minutes lasted a life time but the moment I saw her run into the room was the moment I finally started dropping some tears

She ran to my bed and hugged me.. I was now sat up and she sat on my lap.. she was sobbing and rambling stuff that I could not understand.. she finally pulled back and I caressed her cheek

- You're alive.. Thank you so much..

I smiled and pecked her lips while hugging her again..

- I couldn't live without you.. I just couldn't..

They all sat next to Demi and we started talking.. After lifting the heavy air that was around us and after Kevin, Dani and Frankie came, me and Demi finally had a moment alone..

My mom was tired so my dad and Frankie left with her.. Kevin and Dani had to go home for Alena so they left shortly after too..

Joe started to feel tired when it was after midnight so he left too..

We watched him close the door and then Dee turned around again smiling

- How are you? - I asked above a whisper

She stood up a little kissing my head and then massaged my jaw keeping her face close - Better than yesterday..

I smiled closing my eyes - I am sorry for the pain that I caused you.. Dee, I didn't kne..

She squeezed my hand and smiled sweetly- No one could predict this okay? It's not your fault..

I nodded - You're so beautiful..

She giggled a little and kissed my lips.

We talked for a few minutes and I finally convinced her to lay down next to me so I could have her in my arms

I looked down after receiving a soft kiss on my head and picked up her hand

- You said yes?

I looked back up and she frowned

- Or did you said I do.. It was my marriage.. I didn't want to miss it..

The confusion got away and she smiled brightly bringing her hand up to look at the ring..

- I found it and I felt the need to wear it.. I felt closer to you wearing it.. it's much more than just a ring..

- Shit... It was suppose to be a surprise - I mumbled closing my eyes

I felt her put the ring in my hand closing it.. I opened my eyes and looked at her..

- I saw nothing... This conversation never happened..

I chuckled and kissed her head - I'll get another one though.. I have to see you drop your jaw when you lay your eyes on it

She giggled and snuggled into me

We fell asleep and I woke up the next day without Dee.. there was a note on my side

"Got to go home for 5 minutes.. will be back quickly.. I love you - Demi"

I smiled and then saw a doctor come inside

- Good morning Nicholas.. How are you feeling?..

Demi

I was so happy to know that he could leave today.. I went home to pick up a wheel chair Joe bought for him. He left it at my house though..

I made a few calls but none of them could go right now so I said it was okay and that I would take care of him..

I drove back to the hospital and smiled at Nick who gave me a small one..

The doctor had told him that he could go home too but for some reason, I felt like he was sad..

The ride home was quiet.. no one spoke a word.. Nick never took his eyes out of the window..

We arrived home and I helped him get in bed

- Wait.. come here..

I looked at him.. he looked like he was fighting tears

- What's wrong?

- Dee.. I.. if I ever die..

- Wooow! No one's gonna die ok? - I said caressing his jaw - You are a fighter.. You fought death okay?

- Dee.. if I ever die, I want you to move on.. I don't want you stuck.. I want you happy..

- Nick.. why are you telling me this? - I felt the tears burn in my eyes now - it's like you're saying goodbye..

I took a deep breath and closed his eyes

- Dee, I'm gonna die..

- No! You don't know that!

He shook his head and I grabbed his jaw so he could look at me

- The doctor said that this was going to happen soon.. he said that I should spend the rest of my days with my loved ones.. I'm sorry..

He started crying and I let go of him.. I grabbed my head and started crying against my knees.. he wrapped his arms around me

- I don't want you to go..

He sniffed and kissed my head - I don't want to go either baby..

That day was a harsh day.. I didn't know how to face the truth.. I was suddenly worried about what was going to be of me when he's gone.. he has been in my life since we were teens.. he always helped me.. he was my sanity..

That night, we both cried together to sleep.. I couldn't believe this was happening.. the love of my life was dying and he was taking my soul with him..

I fell asleep staring at the bruise in his head..

- I love you.. - I mumbled as my last words that day..

Shortly after, he turned his head - I love you..

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{ ..this is a modern fairytale.. }