Charlie's POV
September 14th, 2019
10:00 a.m.

I drove as fast as I could to the hospital. By the way Claire's mom was speaking hysterically, something must have happened to Claire and Keith.

I quickly turned into the parking ramps of the hospital. I then parked and ran inside of the 4th floor. I proceeded to run to the receptionist's desk.

"I'm here to see Claire and Keith Andersen." I said frantically. I could feel my hands beginning to sweat. I have to learn how to get a better control on my powers.

"Sir, you need to relax. What's your name?" The receptionist asked calmly, turning to her computer.

"Charles Lynn." I stated urgently, my hands beginning to fidget.

"Ah yes. Take this name tag with you, that way the doctors will know who you are." She said, handing me a sticker name tag. I grabbed it out of her hands and placed it over my heart.

I gave her a small nod before speed walking down the hall towards Claire's and Keith's room. I was really worried about them. They have been unconscious for a week now.

I walked into the room and stopped abruptly. Claire was laying on her hospital bed, the heart monitors picking up her smooth heartbeat. She didn't move her head, but her blue eyes glanced over to me.

She was awake. Slow but awake.

I felt my head buzz a little bit before going silent. I saw Claire squint for a second before her gaze turned back to normal.

I walked over to her and gave her a light hug. I could feel my tears stinging my eyes. My arms were wrapped around her back when she spoke.

"I'm sorry." She whispered. I could tell her voice was hoarse.

"Hey...it's okay...we didn't know this would happen." I lied. Both my dad and I knew what would happen if you were to get bit by the spiders.

I moved my hands so they were pressed against her face. She was pretty even though she was in the hospital.

"Is Keith awake?" I asked her. She smiled at me softly and nodded slowly.

"Mom and Dad are in his room right now. He has been having some panic attacks ever since he woke up this morning." She said with a small sigh.

I nodded and then moved away from her and grabbed a chair. I then brought it to her bed and sat next to her.

"Did you experience anything when you were unconscious?" I asked her casually. I hope it didn't sound like I knew what happened.

Claire explained to me what happened and what it was like. I listened to her intently.

We talked a bit more before I had to head out.

As I stood up to put away the chair and leave, she asked me a question that I wished she wouldn't have asked.

"Charlie, did your head buzz when you walked in?" She asked quietly.

I stood, my back facing away from her. I let out a small sigh before responding.

"I'll talk to you more about this when you get out, okay?" I responded quietly before leaving the room.

532 words.

Okay, so this is a pretty short chapter, but I'll have more interesting stuff happening tomorrow.

Goodnight y'all! 😊