Chapter 2

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I have no idea how long I was out, but I could hear a beeping that was periodic, it must have been a heart rate meter machine. I tried focusing my hearing, but I couldn't hear anything. Furthermore, I felt as if I was slowly descending to the other side, my soul leaving my body, but it never did, I must have been still alive. After an eternity, I finally heard a distinct voice.

*“I nearly had her killed, Alisha. I should be arrested for attempted murder”*

I could tell that was Buzz, and he sounded upset, in distress even. I tried to open my eyes, but it felt as if they were glued shut. I tried with all my strength, which in turn made my head hurt.

*“Buzz, she’s alright. You’re lucky she isn't severely injured, then that would've been a problem”*

A female voice said. It sounded like Alisha, which in turn made me relieved she was okay.

*“I can't forgive myself, since I put her in this position”*

I felt my heart sink. He wasn't the bad guy for me being in this state, he just tried getting us off the planet. I wondered if we were even of the planet to begin with. I tried speaking out, which only was a struggled groan, which must have gotten their attention.

*“Cosmo, are you alright?”*

I heard buzz say. I tried replying, but my throat prevented me to.

*“I’m so sorry about getting you in this mess. I knew leaving you back on earth was the best thing to do”*

He sounded so remorseful and guilty. I felt his hand brush against my head, his fingers gently tangling into my hair.

*“I won't ever let this happen again”*

He added, his hand gently stroking my cheek before his touch faded away. I so desperately wanted to grab for him, but I was so weak, I couldn't barely lift my arm. I heard noises, then silence. After a while, I heard the door open, maybe Buzz had come back. However, I heard stifled noises, then incoherent sobbing. I once more tried to reach out my arm, but my body didn't allow me.

*“I'm sorry… I'm so sorry”*

He said between sniffles and chocked sobs. After a minute, I felt a peck and something rest on my forehead.

*“You deserved better, that I know”*

He said in a low whisper. I almost wanted to cry, but I just couldn't show any emotion. I tried once more to move my hand, fighting against the invisible restraints. I must have gotten his attention, because I felt his hand grasp around mine.

*“I know you're trying to tell me everything is going to be okay, but I can't help feeling this is all my fault”*

I wanted so desperately to tell him it wasn't. He was making himself out as the bad guy, when in reality, he did what he thought was right. I felt something on my shoulder, before he gripped my hand tightly.

*“I promise I WILL get us off this planet, I promise not just Alisha, but you too”*

I tried to smile, which I hoped would make him see that I indeed believed he could. I heard him chuckle and place a kiss on my cheek. I felt his hand fade and silence encased my surroundings again. An eternity must have passed before I finally was able to control my body and open my eyes. I saw Buzz walk in, a smile plastered on my face.

“H-Hey you”

I mustered. Seeing him smile back and sit down beside me.

“I'm glad you're awake”

He said, grasping my hand. I looked down, smiling, thinking maybe he didn't feel guilty about everything.

“Hey, understand I am not mad. You did what I would have done, acted”

He looked away, covering his mouth. I must have struck a nerve, because I saw his eye's water up, before he wiped them.

“I-... Never wanted this to happen”

He said, his grip tight on my hand, almost as if he was going to lose me.

“I know, and I understand you wished you would have taken a different route”

A smile appeared on his face, a smile I missed seeing.

“Wait, aren't we heading back home?”

I could have sworn I struck another nerve, because he choked back a nervous cough, rubbing the back of his neck.

“Cosmo… I got us marooned here. You were knocked out for a few days”

I tried to wrap my head around it. Knocked out, for a few days. It felt like more than that.

“How, what happened?”

I replied.

“Well, after we clipped the cliffside and crashed back down, everyone was evacuated, but when I found you, unconscious and injured, I felt a painful feeling coarse through my body. I believed I had gotten you killed”

He explained, once more trying to hold back his emotions. I tightened my grip around his hand, making him look at me.

“No”

I said, nodding. He smiled before placing a kiss on my forehead.

“Doctor says you should be good to start walking again by tomorrow”

He added before standing up and walking toward the door. He stalled, before turning to look at me.

“Promise I will come and check on you til then”

I smiled and waved him goodbye, which left me feeling lonely in the room I was in.