The next day, after a shitty and disappointing breakfast, I asked to speak to the doctor. Mostly because I wanted to get out of here as soon as possible but also so I could try out the effects of my Kingpin's Mask. If things go how I think, I should be leaving soon.
"What could I do for you Mr. Jackson? The nurse said you wished to speak to me?"
I looked back and over to Mia who was still sleeping on the bed to my right, then back to the doctor.
"Yes, I wanted to ask a few questions."
As I said that, the skill was activated and the effects were immediate. The doctor's expression twisted into one of fear, then confusion then settled back into an awkward, borderline fearful, expression. It all happened so fast that, without my new mental capabilities I would have missed it. The doctor finally squeaked out.
"W- wha- *ahem*… what do y-you want t-to know. I- I'm sure I c- could be of use."
"I want to know how much longer you wish to hold me here? You see, I have things to do. I need to be discharged very soon, I'm sure you understand. Right?"
"Ahh- yes. I c- could get the p-paperwork started. We only planned on keeping you for a- another week b- but I- I see n- nothing wrong with thi-"
"Good. Thanks for being so understanding doc. You should go now though, don't want to wake up my sister."
As I was speaking I turned the skill off and seeing the doctor's body visibly relax was hilarious. Even funnier because he literally almost slumped to the ground and had to catch himself on my bed's railing. He didn't take a long time to recover and get the hell out at an impressive speed.
After watching the doctor leave I lay down and snuggle up close to Mia. Apparently, everyone in the family knows that Mia has a big crush on me, but the old me was dense. It seems that the rest don't mind and even approve, teasing Mia that if she doesn't make the first move, my dense ass will never notice. The thing is now though, I really can't see this 13 year old like that. Even though my body is 14, my mind is still 17.
I continue to think about the future while drifting back to sleep.
~ 2 hours later ~
…I must have scared the doctor even more that I thought because while I predicted it'll take him around 4 hours to get everything ready for my discharge, he got it done in half that time.
After the doctor's awkward goodbyes, we left and I couldn't wait to start my research and training.
After a half hour car ride we finally got home. Don helped me up to the room that Jakob, me and him share.
Dom has a full sized bed in one corner while parallel to it are me and Jakobs bunk beds. In between is a desk with an old computer on it. There were posters on the walls and a few family pictures but other than that the room was bare. After being helped to the bed I just told Dom I'm going to go to change, maybe surf the internet then go to sleep. He just said ok before leaving the room.
Waiting till the door closed, I immediately stood up on my leg and felt a stabbing pain, crawling it's way up till my entire left side is in pain. After steadying myself I make my way to the desk chair and collapsed into it.
[Pain tolerance skill acquired.]
I got what I wanted, so the pain is worth it. This is the second time I tried and I was pissed when I didn't get it the first time at the hospital. I already figured it either takes repeat action or intensive knowledge to create a skill. Thankfully and sadly reliving all the painful experiences of this body helped get me closer. So During this time of my leg healing, I'll be doing this constantly to get my pain tolerance higher, then I'll keep going through my memories until they are no longer effective. This along with research.
I plan on learning as much as possible in this time, starting with hacking and computer knowledge, so I can gather other information easier.
I got so caught up in my research that, even though I heard the door opening I didn't stop working. I just glanced back while my hands were still flying across the keyboard at a ridiculous speeds for a 14 year old.
Mia pov
This has been one of the worst weeks in my life. When Jakob came into the house yelling and screaming for dad and Dom, all he kept saying was "J fell, J fell, help, we need help." Over and over again. I wasn't sure what to do with myself when they all left, telling me to stay here. I needed to know if he was ok. I had to know. So I followed them, it was only to the backyard but I hat I saw broke my heart.
J was just lying unconscious on the ground. Leg bent in an unnatural way, but the most distressing part was the pool of blood around his head. I immediately screamed out and tried to rush to his side but Dom stopped me. Even with me fighting to break from his grip, he held me, trying to comfort me, saying J will be fine but how can he say that for sure after seeing the same thing as me?
My mind just kind of shuts down after that. I'm still crying tears thinking- no more like dreading the worst that could happen but for some reason my body moves on autopilot. Just following as closely as I can to J. I didn't really check back in until we got home that night and I got in bed, crying myself to sleep.
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It's been a week and the doctor's are finally going to let us see J. The talked about how hus condition is 'stable', whatever that means, he just hasn't woken up yet. They said he's been stable for a while and they were just running test to see when he wakes up. I was done listening and asked if I could go in. After getting a yes I finally went inside.
When I went in, I didn't look up. I kept my head down, not wanting to see my J looking so, so broken.
'Over the past week I've been thinking a lot about my feelings for J. I've liked him for a while now. I small crush when we met that turned into me liking him by the time he moved in with us but now I think that it's something even more. I know that no one else cares and even encourages me but how can I make a move? He calls me sis most of the time, the rest argue that he is just a little slow when it comes to that kind of thing but how could they be sure. I don't want to make are relationship awkward or at least I didn't. Know though I know I need to be honest, if he wakes up, I'll tell him how I feel.'
Finally reaching his bed, I reach out and grab his hand in mine, feeling the warmth of the person I have missed so much recently. The tears I was holding in just barely burst out like a broken dam.
I spoke sobbing.
"I miss you J, I wish you would wake up already. I I don't know what to do without you."
I started to lay my head on his hand but the hand moved, causing me to freeze up. The hand moved and cupped her cheek in its palm. Moving my head gently, bringing me eye to eye with J. He spoke with a warm smile.
"Missed you to Mia, even when it was you I was dreaming about."
I couldn't take it anymore and dove into his arms.
I held him tight not wishing for me to let go to only find I'm dreaming but I have to. I tell him in a rush that I'll be right back. I'll get the doctor so they can check on him.
After the doctors left, saying that he's fine but they'll need to do more resets. I jumped back into his arms. Not expecting it to turn into a group hug, but it's nice.
After that we started asking him how he was and things like that but I noticed something that I doubt anyone else did. He wasn't very focused on us. Sure, he seems like it but his answers are coming out really fast, like he isn't putting much thought into it, which I think is good and bad. Good because that means I doubt he is lying about feeling any pain or anything else we asked but bad because that means that something is bothering him and we have no idea what it is. The reason I doubt the others noticed is mainly because of how engaged he seems but then again the also don't know him like me. I decided to stay with him till I could figure out what's wrong.
So after the doctor reluctantly agreed I was able to stay the night. I talked with him more that night but only briefly, he said he was tired, which I understood. So we went to sleep, cuddling!
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After spending an amazing night in the hospital, surprisingly he was to be released today. We all questioned the doctor when he told us but he was acting very strange when speaking with us.
"All he said was that the patient wanted to be released, we see no problem with this, so he will be released very soon. So please don't go anywhere."
The strange thing was that he was now a stuttering mess and when he was done speaking he ran away before we could ask anything. But the thing that made me think he was either on something or had an 'unhealthy' liking to one of the family because when he spoke the last sentence, it sounded like he was almost pleading for us not to go anywhere. We spoke about how weird that was and funnily enough we all came to a similar conclusion and all decided to leave as soon as he's released and not come to this hospital again.
When we got home Dom helped him up to their room. When he came back down I gathered everyone, decided to get this over with.
"I'm going to tell J how I feel. Now go ahead, get your teasing out of the way because if things don't work out you'll never get your chance."
I threw in the last part in hopes of getting some sympathy, maybe some comforting words. But Jakob immediately crushed that wish by Breaking out into laughter.
"Hahahaha finally! Go get 'em sis. We've been waiting for this forever already!"
Dom continued with a chuckle.
"Yeah, even though he's family already. It'll be even better now that he'll officially be my brother in law."
Dad ended with.
"My little mija is growing so fast! Ok just let me know the day! I'll be there to walk you down the aisle! Come on boys, let's go to the garage, give your sister and brother-in-law some privacy."
They started walking away and I started to walk to the stairs but I heard dad call out.
"I'm giving you privacy now but don't take things to far. I'll still 'discipline' you both if need be."
I paused, looked back but he just kept walking and left the threat in the air. I immediately stormed off but instead of going to J's room, I went to mine. I wanted to let my face stop being read from embarrassment and anger at my family.
After a few minutes I finally made my to his room. I didn't knock because we usually don't unless it on the bathroom door, So when I went in and saw him at the desk I was was surprised. Dom said he laid him in bed and he doesn't have his crutches up here. Meaning? The big idiot walked on a broken leg.
Just when I was going to explode at him for being an idiot I noticed he was already looking at me but still typing on the computer.
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Mc pov
Looking at Mia, I just said.
"Hey Mia, just give me a few seconds to finish up this email. You remember Phillip and Ian right, well I'm just sending them an email since it's been over two weeks since I talked with him and I had a few from him already."
By the end I was already done typing and sent the email so I swiveled the chair around to face Mia and ask.
"So, what can I do for you?"
"Hey, I just wanted to see how you were and tell you something but how were you doing that. I didn't know it was even possible to type that fast and without looking?!?"
After letting out a chuckle I said
"Well, when I'm not outside I'm usually here. It's been so long since you've come and played online with me, my skills have grown a lot."
This isn't a complete lie. We used to play different games together on the computer at night but after Dom and Jakobs teasing became too much, she stopped coming. Still though, best change the subject.
"So, what did you need to tell me."
I said while motioning her to sit on my bed. When she does I wheel myself closer as she starts to speak nervously.
"Well, J, I wanted to tell y-you, how much I missed you over t-this past week a-and what It made me realize."
Shit. I know where this is going. I decided not to smash anything and wait for her to continue. She looked up at me and are eyes met. She seemed to be looking for something, something I couldn't give just yet, so instead I gave a warm smile. That must have been enough, because she continued with resolve and determination.
"I Love you! But as more than a brother. I see you as a man, the one I wish to spend everyday with. I know you didn't know but now you do, and I understand if you need some time to get used to seeing me as anything more than your sister but I'm determined to get you there!"
Before I could even respond she kissed me. When are lips met I was shocked, not only be the situation but also because I felt a spark. Like an electric current was running through our lips, magnetizing our lips and bringing them even closer together, smashing into each other.
After she pulled away, she looked me in the eyes and smiled confidently after seeing my rapt but stunned look. Even though I tried to hide it I'm sure she saw the bits of lust growing in my gaze. She got up still looking me in the eyes before saying.
"That was just the beginning."
Then she left.
And now I need sleep. I don't want to be awake when the boys come back. I stand up again and the same pain as last time shoots up my left side.
[Pain Tolerance (+1 lvl)]
After setting in bed I take the pills a have to help me sleep and after a few minutes, I start to feel drowsy but just before sleep takes me I see.
[Skill Acquired Drug resistance]
{A.N. Time skip next}