A Forgotten Dream [1x1]

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Lucas leaned over to smell the flower, closing his eyes for a brief moment as he took in the scent of the fresh air again. He was already tired of being cramped up in the hospital room, and he was so glad tomorrow was Saturday. "It's is very beautiful." he said a softness coming over his voice. He looked at all of the swirling colors of flowers around him, and natures beauty surrounded him. Any patient that came to sit out here would have lifted sprits almost immediately.

Lucas' thoughts went back to that accident 3 days ago. He already missed playing soccer, and his face dropped his usual brightness. "Tori, I miss soccer," he said softly as he crossed his arms over his chest. He was never the patient type, and this recovery process was going to take too long for his tastes.

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Tori looked down as he was reminded of soccer. Somehow she wishes that there was something she was capable of doing. If she could sworn places with him she would. It was painful seeing him like this. Tori wordlessly pulled him into a hug and held him for a while....she then released, not because she wanted to but because it became awkward if she didn't.

"I wish there was more I could do." she looked down and twirled the Rose around in her fingers. She accidentally cuts her finger and flinches. Ouch... she looked at her finger and shrugged it off.

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Lucas nodded and wrapped an arm around her when she embraced him. He didn't mind her hugging him, in fact it made him feel a lot better. "Thanks," he said with a smile. He huffed when he saw that she cut herself on the thorns. "You are the most clumsy person I've ever met," he said, chuckling.

He stared off at the darkening sky for a brief second before turning his attention to a carnation beside him. He picked it and the placed it in his hair. He turned to Tori and boasted, "Don't I look just beauuuttiiiiii-ful!" He laughed his deep usual laugh, but didn't remove the flower just yet. Even through his horrible time he still cracked jokes and made others laugh, mainly because it lifted his own mood. He liked seeing Tori smile, it was one of his favorite things.

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Tori smiled at the flower he put on his ear. "Yore the most beautiful my lady." she spoke in a manly matter as she attempts to turn her angelic voice into a low, deep one. She ended up laughing at herself. It felt like they were kids again. Being immature and just having fun.

"It's getting late, we should head back." Even with a flower on his ear, he looked very handsome and she just loved how he managed to lighten up the mood even if he's at his worst. Tori stared at him for a moment and quickly looked away blushing from embarrassment. She walks behind him and pushes his chair as they momentarily reached his room. "Shall I help you?" she smiled and pulled her arms out for him.

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Lucas smiled, looking back over to Tori. "Take that rose with you too, I'm starting a collection," he said, reaching for the bright flower and placing it on his lap. He sighed as he reached his room again, the plump nurse waiting for him again. She walked around and figured Tori could help. She grabbed his arm and said, "Ready? On three. One....two...three."

Lucas used his good leg, grunting as he managed to get on the bed. "Your dinner'll be up soon," the nurse said before she left. Lucas wiggled his toes on his good leg as he looked at the sock he was wearing. One slipper sock with grippies on the bottom, and a stupid dress-like hospital gown. "I bet I look like a dork right now," he said, laughing a bit and looking back up to Tori. He adjusted himself on the bed in the exact same position as before, but with both legs straight.

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"No, You look beautiful Princess." she smiled and laughed a little. But she really wanted to tell him that he looked cute and handsome, but she never got the courage to do so. When she entered the building, the nurse told her that she could stay the night tonight. Since it is going to be Saturday tomorrow, but as much as she wants to stay. She wasn't sure if he'll be okay with it. She didn't bother asking for it was too embarrassing and she was afraid to get rejected.

Tori sat down beside Lucas as she brushes her hair back, away from her face. "I guess I have to leave soon....." she spoke softly and sadly. Her voice trailed off as her eyes fell to the ground. She picked up her bag and placed it over her shoulder. She leaned in and gave him a light hug and immediately released it as she heads for the door.

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Lucas smiled when she called him 'pretty' and then watched as the orderly came in with his tray of food. He let it sit for a bit but then his face fell when Tori said she was leaving. He knew how much she didn't want to go back to her house and he could always use some company. It did get awfully lonely in the hospital at night, Joy only checking up on him every few hours.

"Y-you don't want to stay?" he asked as she headed towards the door. He figured it was worth a shot to ask, and deep down he hoped she'd say yes. "I know you don't want to go back home..." he added, hoping it would convince her enough to stay. There was a long bench by the window that would be perfect for sleeping if she chose to stay.

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Tori turned around surprised at his offer, but it made her very happy. "I'd love to stay...." she smiled and returned back to his side. Sitting beside him, she dropped her bag on the ground. "Its time for you to eat. Would you like me to feed you?" she said half jokingly. But she wouldn't mind feeding him either. The nurse came in and dropped off a small blanket. "This is for you Hun." the nurse said referring to Tori.

"Thank you..." she nodded and smiled at the nurse. She got upfrom her chair and took the blanket over to her chair. "I hope you don't mind me being here...." she said worried. She didn't want to impose herself to him and she certainly didn't want for him to feel obligated for her to stay. Tori looked down sadly.

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Lucas pulled the tray over so it was over his waist and picked up the fork."I think I'm good until I start spilling food down the front of me," he said, smiling. He took a bite of the steak they had given him and then offered a piece to Tori."You gotta eat too," he said.

Lucas shook his head when she spoke next. "I don't mind at all," he said, looking back up to her. "It gets pretty lonely around here, and I bet the nurses are going to get sick of me really soon." It was true, all he did was lay down all day, he was so sick of it already. He gave her a sad smile before offering his roll to her also.

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Tori blushed as she bit the steak he offered her. She chewed on it for a while before she swallowed. She noticed his sad smile and that displeased her. "No, I'm alright..." she said as he offered her the roll. Just seeing him sad made her loose her appetite. The look in his sad green eyes pierced through her heart painfully.

"If only it was me who broke my leg....then maybe you wouldn't have to go through all of this......" she spoke very softly, almost as if she was speaking to herself. Taking a deep breath, she shrugged off all the sadness and smiled at him weakly. "Aren't you glad you'll be there for prom though?" she said hopingto cheer him up a little.

"I heard Sandra was going to ask you to the prom. Almost everyone thinks you two will become the king and queen of prom...." she smiled at him weakly. Though it pained for her to say that, she needed to hide her feelings for him...