Ben 10 Porn Story: Raindrops – Chapter 21

21
Goodbye

My
eyes opened. A hospital room. I felt terrible, like the hangover you
get when you drink ten Red Bulls in one setting. That horrible,
insides churning, kidneys hurting, way of feeling.

I
looked around. Flowers in a vase. The machine next to me was beeping.
I raised my arm and found I had an IV in.

I
sighed.

Shes
awake! Ben exclaimed, appearing in the doorway.

I
tried to sit up, but fell back. I-I feel awful.

Theres
some bad news, Ben said seriously. Wewe couldnt get you
here fast enough.

What?
I asked. Whats wrong? What arent you telling me?

I
tried everything, Ben said. I-Im so sorry.

Sorry
for what?! I exclaimed. Ben, tell me!!

Youarent
going to make it, he said finally, sitting in the chair next to
the bed.

ImIm
going to die? I said.

You
arent supposed to make it through the night, he admitted
gloomily.

Well
then, I guess I have nothing to lose, I said, sighing.

I
sat up and leaned over, and kissed him.

I
thoughtI might never get to do that, I said softly, lying back
down.

Leslie
he said.

My
eyes closed. He touched my cheek. His hand was cool against my face.

***

The
nurse came in.

Nurse!
Ben said. Shes burning up! Cant you do something?

Im
so sorry, she said. All we can do is make her comfortable.

Suddenly
the machine made a steady beep sound.

Does
that mean? Ben began.

Im
going to need you to leave, sir, she said. I need some help in
here!!

Ben
was pushed out by several doctors and nurses that came in with
resuscitation equipment. He stood in the doorway.

He
watched as they put the paddles on her chest and shocked her heart.
Her chest arched, but her heart didnt restart. They had an oxygen
mask on her, but she wasnt breathing.

They
tried shocking her again, but nothing happened. The doctor shook his
head.

Im
calling it, he said. Time of death, 4:32 PM.

Ben
looked down at the ground, a tear falling.

So
thisthis was goodbye.