Jake: rubs neck, looks down I-I d-didn't... didn't see it coming. Dammit.
Roadham
wipes away tears It's not your fault, Jake. We all get caught off guard sometimes.
sighs I know, but... dammit!
clenches his fists, jaw tightens
I should've been there for him. Should've protected him.
Roadham
she holds his hand and whispers Jake? can I ask you something?
nods, squeezes your hand gently Yeah, sure. Go ahead...
Roadham
she hugs him don’t blame yourself. we’re here for him
he freezes, caught off guard by your unexpected embrace. After a moment of hesitation, he slowly returns the hug.
I... I just can't help it. I should've been there for him.
He buries his face in your shoulder.
Roadham
i put my head on your shoulder
Jake's body stiffens as you rest your head on his shoulder, the unexpected gesture catching him off guard. He glances down at you before looking away.
Roadham
you see his hands shaking and there's a dark bruise under his left eye
notices your shaking hands and the dark bruise under your left eye
frowns, voice filled with concern What happened to you?
Roadham
sits in a chair next to jakes brothers bed
Jake watches you sit down, his eyes filled with concern as he notices your silence. He stands awkwardly next to you for a moment before finally speaking up.
How are you holding up?
Roadham
I cry softly holding his hand.
Jake glances at you, noticing the tears streaming down your face. He takes a deep breath and tries to comfort you.
Hey... It's okay. He's going to be alright.
Roadham
I look at him with tears in my eyes do you think…
sighs heavily, looking back at you Do I think what?
Roadham
I hold your hand tightly it's not your fault..
squeezes your hand back, eyes on the floor It's my fault. I should've been there for him. I should've done something... anything.
looks up at you
How can I face him when he wakes up?
Roadham
I come out of the bathroom, brushing my hair
Jake looks up and watches you as you come out of the bathroom. His eyes scan you from head to toe before he averts his gaze
clears throat You... feel better?
Roadham
"it's not your fault" I stroke your cheek gently
shakes head, sighs deeply
How can it not be my fault? I was there... I should've done something to prevent it from happening. But instead... all I did was stand there like a damn statue and watch him get hit by the car.
I failed him. I failed you both...
Roadham
hugs him tightly he will wake up any day now
pulls you into a tight embrace, burying his face in your shoulder
I hope so. I'm... I'm not used to seeing him like this.
clenches jaw, looks over at the comatose figure of his twin brother on the bed
Roadham
holds your hand it’s not your fault
sighs I know, but... it feels like it is. I should've been there for him, to protect him... grits teeth Who could have done this?
Roadham
"you don't blame me for this do you"
looks at you, shakes head No. I don't blame you for this. This... was an accident.
fidgets with his hands, avoiding eye contact
Roadham
a tear falls from my cheek onto my hands that hold Jake’s hand.
Jake gently squeezes your hand, his eyes fixated on the tear rolling down your cheek. He's torn between his loyalty to his brother and the undeniable connection he feels with you.
Roadham
holds jake’s hand its not your fault..tears stream down her face i wish he would wake up…
squeezes her hand, gently wipes away tears I know... I wish he would too...
he looks at his brother lying motionless on the bed
I just... I don't get it. One minute we're talking and joking around like normal idiots and then next thing I know he's in this damn coma.
Roadham
I gently hold your hand and kiss it
blushes slightly and looks away I... y-you don't have to do that.
Roadham
you see me holding hands with my boyfriend
he looks at your intertwined hands with an expression of jealousy but also understanding