Pezzy's POV
Its been hours and hours of waiting. We haven't heard a single thing and I have to say that we are all stressed to the max. Grizzy is still staring at the doors with a cold dead stare like he's basically saying 'I dare someone to come out and tell me something bad'. He looks like a serial killer waiting for his next victim. Droid is staring at his hands while bouncing his leg furiously like he has been since we got back from the bathroom. I can't sit still. I've been shifting my position every five minutes. I'm terrified.
-a few minutes later-
"For Chris _____" a nurse finally says. Grizzy shoots up before me or Droid can even process. "Where is he? Is he ok?". "Sir your friend is going to be ok. The pole was removed flawlessly. He's in recovery right now. You all can see him, but you'll have to be quiet. He is resting and so is everyone else". "Ok just please take us to him" Droid says and I grab his hand softly. He squeezes my hand as we are lead to Puffer. Once we get there we see him laying there. He has a mask on his face. I quickly turned to the nurse. "I thought you said that he was ok. Why does he need that?" I ask and she looks at me with a soft smile. "He had a little trouble with the anesthesia, but he will be just fine. He'll come off of it once his levels even out. Probably another 10 to 15 minutes. Ok gentlemen. I'll leave you to your friend. Please remember to be quiet". The nurse leaves and I watch as Grizzy walks over to Puffer's bedside. He softly places a hand on top of his and stares down at him while his body shakes. I quickly walk over and place my hand on his back rubbing soithing circles. Droid comes over and stands next to me grabbing my other hand again and squeezing. I look over and lock eyes with him. Droid's eyes flood with tears and once again we all start crying. Droid wraps his arms around my waist and lays his forehead on my shoulder hugging me and soaking my hoodie. Grizzy falls to his knees still holding on to Puffer's hand. He leans his head on the back of Puffer's hand and starts sobbing quietly. I hold out my hand and he looks over at me. He takes it and holds it tight. I wince a little, but don't say a word as they cry and I just stare at Puffer's sleeping form. The tears won't flow anymore.
I feel....empty
-Later-
Grizzy sits in a chair still beside Puffer holding his hand. Droid sits in another chair on the other side of the bed just looking out the window.
He looks so lost...and Grizzy...he hasn't said a word since we got to the room. Maybe I should update Matt and Smii7y...
I sigh and stand up taking out my phone. "Hey I'm gonna give an update to Matt, Smii7y, and whoever else is available. I'll be outside". No one says a word. My chest tightens at the silence as I walk out gripping my phone. I tap Matt's name and put the phone up to my ear waiting for him to answer. "Hello Pezzy?" Matt says through the phone. I feel my head spinning and my chest tightening more as I try and think of words. I see an empty office space so I go in and sit on the floor. "Pezzy? Are you there? I got Smii7y here with me. Is Puffer ok?". A fresh set of tears start flowing down my face as I start hyperventilating.
I think I'm having a panic attack. Wait...why is it hitting so late?...maybe..no...yes..fuck..I can't think!
I start sobbing as I try and breathe. Its loud enough for Matt and Smii7y both to hear over the phone. "Pezzy? Is everyone ok? Whats hap-" Smii7y cuts Matt off. "Pezzy FaceTime now" he says and I shakily turn on FaceTime. Smii7y and Matt's faces are full of concern. They look like they've been crying too. "Hey Pez look at me" Matt says. I look at him through the screen. "Just try and breathe man. Its all gonna be ok". "Yeah. He gonna be fine. He'll be back to Bitchy egotistical asshole in no time. Can you tell us what's going on?" Smii7y says calmly. I take a few seconds to calm my breathing enough to talk. "He's connected to an oxygen mask. He apparently didn't do the greatest with the anesthesia. He's out cold sleeping in the bed. Grizzy is sitting in a chair next to him t-to his right. He's holding his h-hand. G-Grizzy hasn't said a word since we walked into the r-room. Droid is sitting in a chair on his left by the w-window. He has been looking out the window the entire time. H-he looks so lost" I grip my hoodie sleeve as tight as I can. "Pezzy. Look at me" Smii7y says. I look back at the phone. "You have to try and be strong. Droid and Grizzy can't be so you need to be for them. Tell them the same thing I told you. Please...I can't be there. Please do it for me and for Matt. And please take care of yourself" Smii7y voice breaks at the end and tears stream down his face. Matt sees him crying and starts crying as well. "Y-yeah. Also keep us updated p-please". I nod. "I-I promise".
Puffer's POV
I open my eyes only to be blinded. I squint my eyes as I try to adjust to the bright light. I still can't even really see since I don't have my glasses. My body hurts and I feel like dogshit.
I look over to my right because I feel someone holding my hand. I see Grizzy asleep in a very uncomfortable looking chair and behind him I see Pezzy asleep on the floor leaning against the wall. I look to my left and I see Droid asleep next to my hip asleep laying his head on the bed. I reach out and place my hand on his head patting it softly.
Goofy ass idiot
I smile softly to myself.
My fucking goofy idiots
I hear Grizzy groan as he sits up and yawns. I look over and lock eyes with him. Grizzy's eyes go wide and he starts crying. "Chris?". I squeeze his hand softly. "Hey big fella" I say quietly. Droid suddenly jerks up. He looks directly at me and tears just start rolling down his cheeks. "Puffer? Y-you're awake" he says with a smile. He leans down and softly hugs me trying his best not to hurt me. I rub his back softly. "Puffer?" I hear Pezzy's raspy tired voice. I look over and see him crying while smiling. Grizzy pulls him into a hug and lightly wraps me and Droid in it as well. "Can someone get me some water?" I ask once we part. Pezzy nods and walks over getting me water as Grizzy walks out.
Probably to get the nurse
I drink the water slowly. Once I'm done, Pezzy sets the cup down and sits where Grizzy once did. "How are you feeling?". "It hurts like a bitch but that's expected. My head is kinda hurting, but its not that bad" I say slowly. He nods. "Matt and Smii7y heard what happened. They're been worried this whole time. They're still texting Pezzy right now" Droid says and I hear Pezzy's phone vibrate. "Can you call them? I wanna tell them that I'm ok myself. If you guys tell them they'll just keep on". Pezzy nods quickly FaceTiming Matt.
Smii7y is more than likely hanging out with Matt if they're still both still up
Matt answers and Pezzy smiles. "Hey guys. Someone wants to talk to you". Pezzy hands me the phone and I point it where they can both see me. "Hey guys" I say and they both looked relieved. "Thank fuck. You scared the dick off me man" Matt says and Smii7y wheezes. "Yeah s-same here. How are you feeling?" Smii7y says and I smile. "I'm ok. Just in a bit of pain, but I'll manage. I just wanted to call you myself and tell you that I'm ok before you start tweaking out". Matt honks as he points at Smii7y. "This guy has been at my house all night". Smii7y goes red. "Huh!? Matt! Shut up!" Smii7y say clearly embarrassed. Matt laughs. "What? You have been though! Smii7y has been petting Doug for hours asking me over and over if I thought you'd be ok". Smii7y punches Matt in the shoulder. "Its not wrong that I care asshole! He one of our friends!". "Ow you dick. I never said it was. I was just teasing. Anyway. You should get some pain meds and rest Puffer". Smii7y nods. "Yeah the nurse just walked in so I gotta go. I'll update you. Get some rest too. Bye". I hang up the call and hand Pezzy back his phone. "Hello. Its nice to see you awake. These guys have been by your side the entire time since you got out of surgery. You have some great friends. Ok now let's get some vitals while you tell me if anything hurts ok?" The nurse says and I nod.
I can't stop thinking about how fast everything happened. I'll talk about it with the guys. This is gonna be a shit show.
