The Triangle

❥Warning:
Includes strong language.

-Y/N's POV-
The nurses let Clay stay with me to explain everything that happened while I was gone. I ended up telling him afterwards what happened in my dream and how real it felt. We additionally spoke about Wilbur, the accident and more.

My crush laid beside me in the hospital bed by my request. We held on to each other while we talked.

CLAY:
"What're you gonna do about Wilbur...?" He asked quietly.

My eyes fell to the sheet.

Y/N:
"It's not my problem anymore..." I spoke lowly, "The scary thing is...Minx could've been me...if I chose to neglect my own morals for Wilbur...my whole life would've been ruined..."

Clay swallowed hard at me.

Y/N:
"You were right..." I tilted my head up to meet my eyes, "I've been putting Wilbur before you guys and...it wasn't fair...now...I just wanna focus on you guys again...I shouldn't have put Wilbur first for a little while...I'm sorry Clay..."

I frowned at him while clenching my jaw. His gaze softened on me as he looked my face up and down.

CLAY:
"Don't apologize..." He took a deep breath in, "You did what you thought was best...you've been trying to make everyone happy at the same time and...I know it's been hard on you..."

I felt slight tears warm up in the corners of my eyes while staring at him, feeling some relief that he understood me.

CLAY:
"I know you're doing your best to make everyone happy at the same time...I know you're trying to decide on who you want to end up with...I know things haven't been fair...I know I haven't exactly been supportive..." His lips curled down, "I'm sorry Y/N...I should've been a better friend..."

I nodded slowly, the tears almost overflowing.

Y/N:
"Clay...I wasn't going to go on a date with Wilbur unless I got your blessing because...your opinions matter to me..." We locked eyes, "I...I don't want to disappoint you or...be viewed as an idiot or...let you down..."

CLAY:
"Hey," His eyebrows squished together as he frowned, he lifted his hand to cup my cheek, being perfectly in sync with my tears collapsing, "No matter who you choose, I won't be disappointed in you...I just want you to end up with someone who deserves you...I doubt Wilbur does but..."

My eyes fell to the tile.

CLAY:
"I'm not saying the right thing..." He sighed, "I'm sorry...it's been...a rough week..."

I nodded slowly.

Y/N:
"We should get some rest..."

He nodded and began to get off the bed, making me frown.

Y/N:
"Can you..." I spoke quietly, capturing his attention, "Can you stay with me please...?"

CLAY:
"Really...?"

I nodded again. Clay's lips curled up a little, then he laid back down, wrapped his arm around my shoulder and cuddled with me. I rested my head against his chest to hear his heartbeat, just in case. It eventually calmed me down enough and after a few minutes, my eyes began to close.

Y/N:
"I love you, Clay..." I spoke tiredly.

CLAY:
"I love you too..." He kissed my head softly.

Soon, the both of us fell asleep in each other's arms.

• 1 Week Later •

I had to stay in the hospital for a week to recover from my surgery. My best friends were by my side the whole time, I spent my days holding on to Clay the most, since I was still freaked out by the nightmare I had of him.