Unbroken

Chapter 5: Tell Me a Lie

She smiled widely at me. I smirked back at her. My voice was hoarse and weak as I said, "I'm a little dinged up, but uh... I think I'm just fine."

Dani looked like she was about to burst into tears. "Dani, it's okay to cry. I did enough of it last night." She immediately broke and dove into Liam's arms. I felt a hand grasp mine, and I turned to see my mom tearing as well. "Hi, Mommy. How're ya' doin'?"

Mom laughed through the tears. She tucked her blond hair behind her ears. "Oh, boobaloo."

"Mom! I'm seventeen years old. I think we can get rid of the goofy nickname."

"Oh, you know you love it."

I smiled weakly. "You're right. I do." Another tear streaked down Mom's cheek. My mom was so beautiful. Even when she cried. "Oh, Mommy."

I went to lift my hand to wipe the tear away, but I couldn't. A metal band clasped my wrists, right ankle, and waist. "Why are my limbs clamped?"

Dad rubbed my shin softly. "You went in to post-traumatic stress. You freaked out when you woke up, and the doctors had to inject a sleeping drug into you. They clamped you down so you wouldn't hurt yourself on accident."

Everyone was hovered around my bed. Even Niall, Louis, and Zayn had found their way back in to the room. Harry had just awoken from his slumber, but he looked wide awake. "This is weird. I'm so used to moving. All the time."

They all giggled at me. "Yeah, I don't think I've ever seen you relax and sit still. I don't think you stop moving even in your sleep!" Dani was right, I was a rough sleeper. I gave myself black eyes and cuts sometimes from hitting the headboard and hitting myself. I was crazy.

"I don't like it."

"You don't like what, boobaloo?"

"I don't like not moving. I want to get up, run some laps." They all smiled at me. I liked making people smile, but I didn't feel like smiling. I remembered what Harry told me last night, and I knew I coudln't avoid the subject forever. I had to hear it again. I had to have someone look me in the eyes and tell me straight. But, first I needed a few good lies.

"Guys?" They all looked at me expectantly. "Tell me a lie." Confusion covered all of their faces. "Tell me a lie. Any lie. Just tell me anything but the truth."

"Okay, umm..." Harry began, but I added one more thing.

"Just, make it a crazy lie. Something I know isn't true."

"It's nice and hot outside."

"It's England. It's never hot or sunny. Next lie."

"You're ugly."

"We all know I'm the most beautiful person in the world. Another one. C'mon! These are great."

"Harry is dating someone his own age!"

I actually laughed at that one. "We all know that will never happen!"

"Zayn is vain."

"We all know that isn't true. Zayn is very intelectual and selfless. I love you!" Zayn smirked and mumble a thanks. "Keep 'em comin'!"

"Disney is stupid."

"DISNEY IS AMAZING AND WONDERFUL!" Everyone laughed. There was no denying the awesomeness that is Disney. "I know you guys can do better than that!"

"You're a horrible dancer." I went silent. I know it's true. I'm an awesome dancer. Or, well, I was an awesome dancer. I would never be a dancer again. Ever.

I looked in everyone's eyes and pleaded in a whisper. "Can you guys do something for me?"

They all nodded, and I continued. "Tell me the truth. Look me in the eyes and tell me the truth. Harry told me last night, but I need to hear it again. And I need to hear it honetly and straight foward. Please."

They all glanced at each other hesitantly. Eventually they all looked at me, and Dani sat down on the bed next to me. She spoke softly and gently. "Lucy, honey." She took a deep breath and let some more tears flow. "You will most likely - " Another deep breath. " - never again be able to - " Another deep breath. " - dance again. BUT! You can still do other amazing things. Life will go on normally, and you can stay out here and go to college. And, we can try and - "

"Dani, don't. We both know I need to go back to Chicago. We both know I can't live without dance. And we both know life will NEVER be normal again." Tears streaked my face, and my voice cracked as I spoke.

"But, we can still talk all the time and skype. I can visit you and you me - "

"Dani." I tried to sit up but was unsuccessful. So, I sat there awkwardly while she cried. Liam put a hand on her shoulder. She grabbed his hand and held it there. I want that.

"Dani, sure we'll probably talk for the first few weeks. But, then you'll become busy, and you'll forget me. So will the boys. They - "

"No, we won't!" Harry snapped, but I knew he was wrong.

"Yes, you will." Harry cried and knelt down next to me and held my hand.

"No, we'll talk everyday, and I'm sure we'll have shows in Chicago."

"Harry." My voice was barely audible to anyone but Harry. He kissed my hand lightly then looked up at me sadly.

"Lucy?"

"Yeah, Harry."

"Tell me a lie."

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(A/N I know it's long, but all of this had to be in there! Hope you enjoyed it! ~Killian)