Chapter 24: Let’s Wish

Noah's POV:

The doctor told me that I needed rest, but I went to check on her for the last time. I saw her sleeping peacefully, so I went to my ward and laid down. The doctor gave me certain pain killers and some serious medications too and told me I would be well in a day or two. I also asked about Lucas. Not that I care about where the hell he is, but to make sure that he bears more than me and stay here for a longer period. The nurse told me that he got admitted too and he'll stay for around three days.

The day I stayed in college, and she did too. She was so asleep for the whole day, that I asked the doctor if she's asleep or unconscious. But, she was only asleep. Oh yeah. Xander took leave for the day, so he will come tomorrow. He gave me a few calls and I told him that he doesn't need to come see me.

The night, it was horrible. Not scary, no ghosts, nothing of that sort, but nightmares. Nightmares of my parents.. and my sister... and this time.. Astrid too. I've lost everyone I cared about, and she's the last one left and the sole purpose of my life right now, is definitely protecting her.

The next day, I was way better. I could move easily; I didn't need a rest of a day more. However, I asked about that bastard, then the doctors told me that he has some pain in legs.. so not motile.

I went to Astrid. She was awake. I sat beside her.

"Hey Astrid.. Are you alright?" I asked her.

"Yeah, I'm alright... Hey, Noah.. was I here the whole night?" she asked.

"Yeah actually, you were in deep sleep, and sleeping so soundly, and no one is at your home anyway, so I thought that it would not be a problem anyway"

"But the college closes right?"

"Yeah, but some of the doctors here have night shift and all that stuff, leave it. Now, eat something" I said and gave her some food that I bought.

I think she was way too hungry, cause she ate it very fast, and I really mean very fast. I liked that she liked the food.

"Can I go out now?" she asked.

"Can you stay here till tomorrow? I mean.. I would like to go with you wherever you go... but I'm not so well" I accidentally told her.

"What?? What happened to you?" she asked.

"I-I... nothing" I said.

"Wait" she said, and she called the nurse. She asked the nurse what happened to me and also about my condition.

"Well, this boy got involved in a disastrous fight with another guy, so he hurt himself, and the other boy also got hurt, even if he feels alright, he should rest" The nurse said and left the room.

"Was it.. him?" she asked.

"Leave it Astrid"

"Speak"

"Yeah it was him, and he got what he deserved"

"So.. you fought for...me?" she asked stuttering.

"Y-yeah" I said, and then I realized what I said. "I-I mean that... to teach him manners.. you know..." I said.

"Thank you Noah, you're a remarkable boy" she said, and it made me blush.

Sometimes I think that I blush more than girls.

I wanted to change the topic, so I spoke.

"Okay then. Do you want to teach him any lesson yourself?"

"Well no, because I think you already did enough" she said.

"Oh okay" I said.

"Noah. Promise me you won't fight with anyone from now on" she said.

"But.. I didn't do wrong, did I?"

"No, you didn't. But you should not get hurt. So, promise?"

"Okay then.. what should we do now?" I asked.

"Not we, but you should go and take rest"

"I'm fine!"

"I'll not talk to you if you won't go"

"Okay, okay, I'm going.. bye" I said and went to my room again.

I laid down on bed. Suddenly Lucas came to my room. It's strange, I thought that he couldn't move.

"Hey Noah" he said with a smirk.

"What do you want, you rascal?" I asked.

"Calm down. I just came to see you"

"Please leave" I tried to calm myself.

"Can I go to see.. Astrid?" he asked. My blood boiled at the spot.

"Shut the fuck up, you bloody rascal!" I shouted.

"Mind your language, Noah. In this way, she'll never like you"

"Just leave" I said.

"Okay!" he said and went back to his room.

I really wish that he doesn't do anything. It seems like he's totally fine. But how? I know he wasn’t; he was acting. But I can't take the risk.. I have to be with Astrid. But.. oh god. What should I do?

Idea. I'll tell the nurse to not allow anyone to meet her at any costs. That will be brilliant. I told the same to the nurse.

The day passed. I met her a few times, and nothing wrong happened. Tomorrow, Astrid will be discharged, and me too. I guess he will too. Let’s hope he doesn't mess again.