45. Calmness

The following days were hell for August.

All he did was lie in bed. He wasn't allowed to go anywhere. He was bored to death. There was a TV in the ward, but it was not working, August did not know how to occupy himself for a week, and it had only been 2 days.

" If this goes on, I'll go crazy. "

August did nothing but stare at the ceiling for hours. He was ready to run away from the hospital, but his friends stopped him. Just because of their visits, he still hadn't escaped from here.

" It's good to rest, they say. Try sitting here looking at the ceiling 24 hours a day. Okay, I can handle that, but the fact that she's coming here.... "

The most important reason August wanted to get out of the hospital was because Polly visited him every day. She came every day, sat next to him, and talked. She talked and talked and talked and talked. He hardly listened to her, just turned off his brain and stared at the ceiling. He really liked the decoration of the ceiling, so beautiful.

" It is good that it does not intersect with gems. Otherwise, she'll be pestering me with her questions.... " - August's thoughts were interrupted by the opening of the door. He looked at his watch and saw that it was already 12: 00.

" Right on schedule. My hopes were not fulfilled. " - but what he didn't expect was that Lapis would come to him instead of Polly.

--- Lapis ?! - he stood up a little and found himself in a sitting position.

--- What are you doing here ?

--- Can't I go visit my boyfriend ?

--- First, you visited me an hour ago, and second, when did you start calling me your boyfriend ?

--- I missed you, I'm lonely without you. Miss Peregrine told me about the guy. She told me about our relationship on earth, and if I'm to judge by your standards, we're a couple. - she went to Augustus ' bed and lay down beside him, holding his hand between her breasts..

--- I see. What about Pearl ?

--- Hmm, I totally won. You're my boyfriend now, which means you're all mine.

--- What if she calls me her boyfriend ?

--- It's impossible. You're my boyfriend.

--- Are you sure ?

---....I need to think about it. - she gently crawled from his arm to his chest and wrapped her arms around him so that her breasts were pressed tightly against his.

--- Miss Peregrine said that if we kissed, we were a couple.

--- Yeah, but Pearl kind of kissed me, too, right in front of you.

--- Good. Then what does it take to become a couple ?

--- ...I'll tell you when the time comes.

--- No. I want it now. - she pulled away from his chest and sat on top of him in a horsewoman's pose, and brought her face close to his.

--- Hey !

--- Tell.

----.... - he took her mouth abruptly in his.

--- Mmmmm ?!

He took Lapis by the waist and turned her over, now he was on top of her. He slipped his tongue into her mouth and began to master it, and Lapis was not against it.

After a while, when they both started to choke, they let go of each other. They separated and a thread of saliva formed between them.

--- Why so unexpected ?

--- I don't want to tell you, only when the time is right.

--- I got it

--- Now go away, she'll be here soon...

--- August ! I'm here ! - Polly hurried into the room.

--- Today I was a little late, there was more work than usual. - she sat down next to him and noticed that August was completely wrapped in a blanket.

--- What happened? Are you feeling ill ? Call a doctor ?

--- No need for a doctor ! I'm healthy ! Just a little chilly.

--- I see.... you answered me !!! - she leaned over him and gave him a big smile

--- It's the first time you've spoken to me since you got here !

--- Simply....I got bored.

--- I'm so glad !

--- You said something about work.

--- Ah, yes. I was detained today....

Polly started talking again, so glad that August had answered her. But August had a problem. At the moment, Lapis was in his arms and under the blanket. There's no way Polly can find out about the gems and the dangers. Otherwise, she won't let go of August anymore.

" We must hold out. She usually talks for about an hour. But will Lapis be able to stay under the blanket for so long ? "

And Polly went on and on. Half an hour later, Polly is still talking. Augustus could tell by the way Lapis kicked that she wouldn't last long. Something had to be done....

--- So, I have some good news. - Dr. Priyanka entered the room.

--- August's tests are very good. I think we can discharge him tomorrow.

--- That's good !

--- There is also another piece of news.

---....

--- August. Since you did not specify your place of residence, you will live with your mother.

--- What ?

--- WHAT ?!

--- WHAT ?!?!?!?

Three voices rang out at once. The first was Polly, the second from August. Well, the third voice was Lapis, who jumped out from under the covers and began to look aggressively at Polly.

--- Who is she ?! Why did you have it under your blanket ?!

--- August ! Who is she ? How dare she take you away from me !?

Lapis and Polly looked at Augustus and pointed at each other. It was a loss, Polly found out about Lapis, which means she'll find out about the others. A thought flashed through Augustus ' mind, a thought that would have flashed through all of us.

" HECK ! "