Weird Dreams V3 Hurting for a Hurtful Pain 8

I groaned. My whole body was sore, and I was lying face down on gravel and pebbles. Mary had pushed me out and I was now in Mary's playground. As I rose I saw Marceline sitting in a swing looking at me curiously.
"You alright (F/N)?"
"Yes, I'm fine." I replied as I brushed off my clothes and joined her by sitting on the swing next to her.
"This place always creeps me out…" Marceline muttered. It was understandable considering the park was completely isolated and silent. The only thing that stood out more than the other two factors was the white door that allowed any personality to take control.
"I suppose it is." I agreed, "It's interesting how the human body reacts in a certain environment and atmosphere. When the body feels threatened it increases the heart rate so it can escape."
Marceline raised an eyebrow. "You're such a nerd."
I was slightly insulted by her comment, but I knew she wouldn't change. I simply shrugged it off.
"People take little things for granted. For example, we're talking to each other right now. Thousands of nerves are sending messages to the brain faster than you can imagine making us speak."
"You're doing it again."
"Pardon?"
"You're getting all scientific and shit. You know everyone hates when you do that."
I sighed, "Sorry I can't help it sometimes."
"I know, just keep in mind braniac girls drive guys away."
I looked down to hide my blush.
"Y-Yeah. Marceline, do you like him too?"
This time Marceline turned red.
"The hell are you talking about?" She snapped.
"Shizuo, we all like him don't we; you, Mary, and I?"
"We have more important things to deal with right now. There's someone in the apartment."
I didn't even reply to her. I went straight for the door and went inside. Mary was waiting there with me. Her light red flowed around her as if she were underwater.
She smiled and extended her hand. "(F/N), I'm glad you're here."
I took her hand and we switched places.
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When I settled in, I looked around the room and saw Shizuo sitting in a chair by my bed.
"Shizuo?"
He stood up, "(F/N), you're awake. How are you feeling?"
"I'm fine, um why are you here?"
"You're hurt. I came to see how you were doing." He gave me an are-you-stupid look.
"O-Oh…" I said stupidly as I felt my cheeks heat up.
"I can't get that image out of my head." Shizuo said suddenly.
"What-"
"You just lying there covered in your own blood. It makes me sick. I swear I'll kill that bastard the next time I see him."
"I'm sorry…" I whispered hoarsely.
Shizuo looked up at me, his face showing concern. "Don't cry (F/N). You know I hate seeing you cry."
"I-I'm not crying." As I said that two tears ran down my face. "I'm sorry I worried you. I shouldn't have gone with him."
Shizuo's head snapped up, "Wait, you went with him willingly?! I thought you were smart (F/N)."
I cringed as Shizuo's voice rose.
"You could've died!"
"I realize that, but now I can finally do it."
Shizuo looked at me with confusion in his eyes.
"What are you talking about?"
"As I lied there slowly dying, I thought of all the things I didn't do that I wanted to." I paused, "No, that was a lie. There was only one thing I wanted to do. And now I realize just how fragile a human life is. I'm ready now."
I took a deep breath and looked one of my best friends in the eyes before I finally said it.
"I love you."