Ghost

Chapter One Hundred Fifteen

Nats POV

She's awake! Relief washes over me as I hear her greet me.

       I instantly take her into my arms, "bub!"

       She does her best to hug me back. I just soak up the moment.

       Soon after, Yelena joins our hug as she wraps her arms around us both. The moment brings me pure joy and we take our time in it.

       We do have to move so Spencer can breath. And so whatever injuries she has aren't too bothered. Yelena moves first.

       With the excitement, it takes me a moment to notice.. "you're burning up." And the worry comes flooding back.

       I move from her grasp, looking at her she looks like a ghost..

       "Awe, love. Still think I look good like this?" She smirks at me.

       I melt a bit but shake it off. "Spence.. we have to get these blankets off of you.."

       "Tasha.. your sister is in the room!" She whisper yells followed by a giggle.

       I want to fall in love with the moment but..

       "You're delusional..." I state.

       "Uh, nope. Pretty sure she's right here. Come closer Lena," she does. Then Spencer pokes her cheek, making Yelena laugh. "Yup. She's really here."

       I let my head fall into my hands. She still has a fever, she's paler than a sheet, and she isn't making much sense. Yes, I know that isn't totally uncharacteristic of Spencer, but this is different.

      The fever hasn't broken.

     I know I should bring someone in.

     "Would you like some water, bub?"

     "Yes, please! I am parched. Thank you, love" she pulls me by my arm, bringing me to her level where she places a sweet kiss on my lips.

     I smile.

     "I'll be right back," I muster.

     I walk out the door and close it behind me, sliding down until I reach the floor where I lose it.

     Sobs take over my whole body.

     "Nat?" And then someone has their arms around me, rocking me back and forth. "It's okay, Nat. She'll wake up. She'll make it through." It's Wanda.

     "She's awake."

     She pulls away just a few inches, taking my hair and tucking it behind my ear. "Well, that's a good thing, right?"

     I shake my head 'no.'

     "She still has a fever.. and it's bad, Wanda. She looks so pale.. and she's delusional. I don't know what to do."

     She once again starts rocking us back and forth.

     "Well, we'll get your mom and Tony to take a look at her wounds and make sure they aren't infected. Then we'll be there for her. Okay? But first, you need to make sure you're okay."

     I just shake my head again. "I won't be okay until Spencer is. Wanda.. she's my everything. If I lose her, I have nothing."

     "Hey, we aren't losing her. She's still here, she's still fighting. And I know seeing you is making her fight that much more, okay?"