The Elusive Prince

Chapter 27: Remembering Last Night

Merideth

After that moment in the infirmary with Cassian, and him getting his wound disinfected, we spent the remaining of the time just talking about random stuff with Cassian doing his best to take my mind off the situation for a moment. Our intertwined hands never parted not even minutes after he got his wound bandaged up. That didn't last however because as soon as the bell rang signaling the end of school for today, the door bust open to reveal Hailey who looks ready to pass out. She was immediately at my side, not even noticing Cassian's presence in the side of the bed as she approached me with only one intent, and that was to check if I was indeed awake and okay.

I only realized that me and Cassian was still holding hands when the warmth suddenly left my palms as Cassian let go. He just gave me a smile before moving away from the bed slightly to give space to the very worried Hailey.

"Your Highness! I'm glad you're awake! When you didn't wake up when I shook you I got so worried!" and then she was hugging me and I can tell she was crying because of the wet spot starting to form on the clothes given by the infirmary. I put my hand that didn't have an IV around her and gave her soft pats on her back to comfort her. We stayed like that for a few moments before she let go and wiped her tears before sinking down to the same seat Cassian was seated earlier.

"I'm okay now Hailey, thank you for worrying and taking care of me." I told while tapping her head, although that was hard because she was taller than me but I made it work either way. She took a deep sigh before looking at me again.

"Hailey, can you tell me about what happened yesterday? I can't recall a thing." now that she's here, I decided not to skirt around the topic anymore and just ask. Besides the curiosity was killing so I need to know about what happened.

She just looked at me bewildered, probably wondering why I didn't remember anything but still told me because she was always like that. No matter how curious she gets or confused about my actions and questions, she still tries her best to do everything I ask her for, which I'm very thankful that she was part of my life.

"Well, for starters I was woken up by your scream. I knew you had a nightmare so I came as fast as possible to wake up you up. The problem was you didn't. You had your eyes open but it was if you were stuck in a daze and no matter how hard I shook you and yelled for you, you wouldn't snap out of it. Eventually our combined screaming woke the other girls and Amity went to fetch Sir Hexford to try and subdue you. Your Highness, you were screaming so much although it was incoherent but I knew you were in pain with the way you were clutching on your chest and screaming that it hurts over and over again. It also seemed like you were fighting someone in your dream and you were thrashing so hard we had to pin you down." she took a deep breathe after finishing that and I was left to soak in all the information that she just dropped on me.

I was thrashing and fighting someone in my sleep? What did that mean? Also I was screaming in pain? What could've possibly caused that pain? The more I try to remember the more my brain hurts. I was so deep in thought that I didn't notice me clenching onto the bed sheet hard enough that my knuckles has gone white and Hailey calling for my name. Couldn't hear the sounds of Hailey speaking frantically nor Cassian who was trying to snap his fingers in front of me trying to gain my attention. It was all for nought though because it was as if I was in a limbo of confusion. I was deep in thought but I finally snapped out of it when Hailey rocked me back and forth and then everything seemed clearer than before now that the fog has cleared up in my mind. I met their eyes that was full of concern and worry and I couldn't help but notice that the doctor and nurse were here too. I gave them a tired smile.

"Your Highness what happened? Did you recall your dreams?" Hailey frantically asked and I just waved her off, trying to make her calm down. She didn't seem too convinced but still backed off and stayed in her seat. Doctor Bliant was at my side the second Hailey was gone and was asking me for any signs of discomfort or if I had any recollection of my dream at all. I just shook my head and told them no and asked them if they could give me space. They obliged and took a step back but their full attention was still on me. It was a little suffocating to have so many eyes on you so I asked them if they could leave me alone for now as I collect myself. They complied although reluctantly, especially Hailey but I told her I needed time to think. She bit her lip before nodding and started heading for the door where she told me that if I needed anything I could call her or send her a text then gave me my phone. I thanked her and then they were out.

Left alone by myself, I let in the memory of last night soak in. Well not a memory but a reminder of what I forgot. No matter how much I try to think about it, it didn't come back not even little tidbits of it. It was as if my body didn't want to remember which to be fair, if it was so bad, I don't think it really wants to remind me. 

I sighed and sunk back into the bed and turned on my phone. The moment the screen loaded, I was greeted by a ton of notifications all ranging from my family, my friends, my classmates, and some people I know off asking if I was okay and wishing me well. It seems as if the news of my nightmare spread through the campus at this point and I couldn't help but groan. Well whatever, its not like I could do anything about it. As Cassian has said, showing my emotions once in a while is not a sign of weakness but rather a sign of strength and bravery so it was okay.

I rubbed my eyes before setting the phone down at my chest, not bothering to reply for now, and let his words sink in me. Well he was right, I know that but my brain was hardwired ever since I was young to be a good example and really nobody forced me to do so but I just took it upon myself to do so.

Sighing once again before picking up my phone,  I decided to go through the insane amount of text messages, missed calls and notifications on my phone and maybe try to reply to all of them. Doing so will help me distract myself from thinking too much about my nightmare and ultimately give me a headache, so I needed a distraction.

As I was sorting through the unending messages and sending them my current status, I came across an unknown number. I was confused for a moment about the unknown number and when I clicked I couldn't help but take a deep breathe. It contained only two sentences but it was enough to send me off the edge.

'I hope you get well soon Princess. I hope we get to see each other again soon'