Mount Olympus [8]

Nic

I close my own eyes and take a shaky deep breath, hugging her back.

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Jace

After what seems like forever, the noise around me stops and everything numbs. They open the doors, and they leave me.

Jackie

I swallow, letting go of him.

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Rayah

They leave him, letting me go in, and I shakily stand and make my way towards him. I sit at his side but do nothing, and just simply say, "Yes."

Nic

I look at the door and hesitate before walking to the frame, keeping Jackie close. Noticing that he's okay, I nod and decide to give them time alone.

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Jace

I tiredly open my eyes and look at Rayah, my voice a mere whisper, "W-what?"

Jackie

I stay by Nic, holding his hand all the while.

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Rayah

"Yes...I'll marry you," I tell him, moving my hand to hold one of his, the ring on.

Nic

I glance at Jackie and start leading her back to the waiting room.

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Jace

I flash a smile, looking at the ring, and weakly grip her hand.

Jackie

I follow, watching my feet as I walk.

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Rayah

I sigh and watch him, leaning over to kiss his forehead. I glance around before crawling in next to him, making sure I don't hurt him in the process.

Nic

I sit down and pull her beside me, "I just... He's okay. They need to work out or whatever."

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Jace

I watch her, smiling tiredly, and find that I can't remember asking her, "I-I proposed?"

Jackie

I nod, "I know."

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Rayah

I shake my head, "No. You just told me you were going to tomorrow. I can give it back if you want to do it properly, though."

Nic

I swallow and glance over my wrists, my hands stained in his blood.

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Jace

I shake my head slowly, "No. I have my answer. I-I was just going to wait until Christmas break. Is... is it Christmas break?"

Jackie

I study him, "You okay?"

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Rayah

I nod and flash a smile, "Yeah. Tomorrow's Christmas Day, baby."

Nic

I swallow and show her my hands.

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Jace

I flash a small smile back, confused, "B-but... didn't school just start up? I thought it was September..."

Jackie

I cover them and push them away from his view, "Dont look at that."

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Rayah

I chuckle, "No. It's not. It's December, Jae."

Nic

I swallow again and hesitate before standing, "I-I ought to wash them off."

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Jace

I lose my smile, studying her, "I... the last thing I remember is starting school."

Jackie

I nod and watch him, "Yeah."

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Rayah

I swallow. He missed everything... The fact that I'm...what I am. What if he holds it against---

Just as I try to finish my thought, a nurse walks in, "I know what you are, and get out before we call the cops."

"What?" I ask, "He's my fiancè."

She comes to me and gets out a shot filled with vervain, enjecting it in my neck and making me pass out, "Dont worry. She won't bother you again," She tells him, dragging me away.

Nic

I start for the bathrooms before I hear Jace calling for Rayah to be brought back. Looking at Jackie, I hesitate before bolting into the room.

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Jace

"No!" I shake my head, wincing. "I want her here! Bring her back! Rayah!"