Dwaal [GxG]

Chapter 31

It has been a week. A whole week since she went into a coma. She still hasn't woken up, not even a twitch, and I am honestly losing my mind. I heard the door open and saw Nina walk in. She gave me a sad look.

"Lareina... You need to take care of yourself." I turned away from her and just focused on Noor. I felt a hand on my shoulder. I looked up to find my sister looking at Noor too. "You know she wouldn't want you to be doing this to yourself." I sighed out.

"I know..." I whispered out in a small voice. "I just can't leave her..." I looked up at Nina. "I just can't." I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. My sister bent down and kissed the top of my forehead bringing me in closer to her.

"I'm right here sis. Everyone is here for you and for Noor. Just go take a shower and eat something light, okay?" I was very conflicted. I was having a battle within myself. "If you can't do it for yourself, or for me, then at least do it for Noor." I squeezed my sister's hand and stood up from the chair I haven't really moved from in days. I got up and kissed Noor's forehead.

"I'll be back soon, my love." I whispered out hoping Noor could hear my voice still. I looked back up at Nina. "Don't leave her side, please. Not even for a second." She nodded at me and took the seat where I was once sitting.

"I won't. Not even for a second. Now go." I made my way out of the room begrudgingly. Still the battle within myself to stay or go was waging.

I got to our room and felt the whole inside of my heart grow. I could smell her scent surrounding me and it was almost suffocating. Fuck, I missed her so much. I made my way to the bathroom and took a long hot shower. It helped relax my tense muscles and I felt a bit more refreshed. However, I still felt like I was missing this huge part of me, and I was. I was missing the other half of my soul.

I decided to put on one of Noor's shirts and I climbed into bed. I settled in on her side of the bed and breathed in her scent embedded in her pillow and the sheets surrounding me. As much as it made my heart ache, it also brought me comfort. I envisioned her waking up soon and us living this long and happy laugh. Soon, my daydreams turned into real dreams.

I stirred out of my sleep by a knock at the door. I looked around the room and found it to be mostly dark. The fading light from the sun barely filters in through the window. Shit, I need to get back to Noor. I scrambled out of the bed and threw on some of Noor's sweatpants. I know what you're thinking, Noor owns sweatpants? Yes, she does. I was just as shocked as you are. I rushed to the door to see who was on the other side. Who I found made me gulp.

"Lareina..." Noor's mom whispered out my name. Coming face to face with her parents was gut wrenching. I've been avoiding them. "We know you've been avoiding us." Welp... She's not wrong.

"I'm sorry. I just..." I trailed off trying to find the words. Why are words so hard? "I feel as if you both may hate me now. I know you both blame me, hell I blame myself for what happened. If I would have just been a better mate..." I was looking down at the ground shaking my head at myself.

"We'll stop you right there. Look up at us, please." I followed Noor's dad's instructions. "We don't blame you for what happened and you shouldn't blame yourself either. Noor was doing what any mate would, protecting their beloved. You would have done the same, no?" I nodded. I would have taken the sword for her in a heartbeat. I wish I would have. "Exactly. Would you want her to blame herself for what happened." I felt defeated.

"No, I wouldn't. I'm sorry for avoiding you both." Noor's mom gave me a small, warm smile.

"It's understandable, dear. Now come on, let's eat together." She grabbed my hand and didn't let go as we made our way to the dining room. It felt comforting. It was a mother's love and comfort she was giving and it felt wholesome. I wish I had my mom here, but I'm glad I at least have Nina and these wonderful people who are now my family too.