When I wake up it's still dark outside and candlelight makes the room glow softly. My eyes flutter open slowly and my body feels numb, my muscles weak. Remembering what it felt like when I healed my mom after she was close to death gets my heart pumping. Memories of Tony's nearly lifeless body lying on that bed flood back to me. I open my mouth to call out but my throat is parched.
Alec moves to my side quickly and places a glass of water to my lips. I lift my hands up to grab it but my muscles are too weak. Allowing him to help me, I gulp it down like it was the last drop of water on earth. When I'm done, he sets it on the bedside table and then he helps me sit up.
Before I am fully positioned, he pulls me into his arms. "You scared the crap out of me. I didn't know if you were going to wake up!"
"I'm okay." I croak out, my vocal chords not fully up to speed yet. "Tony?" Alec moves away just a little bit.
"Yes." Tony comes into view behind Alec. His face is masked with concern and a bit of envy. Feeling his emotions, he is wishing he were the one holding me right now. "Thank you Willow..." He wants to say more but can't think of what to say.
"It's okay." I can't say more than a few words since my throat still feels like sandpaper. Tony and I stare at each other speaking unspoken words with our eyes.
Claire interrupts, "I'm so glad you are okay Willow! I saw what you did, that was freaking amazing!"
I guess Claire didn't follow my directions about staying behind. I try to smile but even my facial muscles are hard to move.
"You should let her rest a little more." My mom comes into view. Alec moves away from my side, allowing my mom to take a seat next to me. A proud gleam is in her eyes. "Like Claire said, you are freaking amazing." She smiles and brushes the hair back from my face. "I am so proud of you." She tells me.
"Thanks." I whisper. My eyes feel heavy and I struggle to keep them open.
"You get some rest. We will be here when you wake up, don't worry." My mom tells me. She moves off the bed.
Alec comes back to my side and kisses my forehead. "I will be right here." He tells me, squeezing my hand. Then he goes and takes a seat near the window.
Tony comes to my side next. I notice his hands clenched at his side. He's doing his best to keep them to himself. "Thank you." His voice is full with emotion.
"You're welcome." I say sincerely then I allow my eyes to shut again.
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