Audacity

I attempted a smile, hearing the relief in Lucy’s voice. I also heard the scurry of Justin’s feet as he came to my side, touching my forehead.

“I am fine guys.” I said, proving it by opening my eyes.

Earlier, when they had been debating over the state of my health, I had tried opening my eyes, checking to see if there would be any needles pinching the top of my eyes and brain. But there had been nothing. The last of the symptoms, apart from the weakness and pain in my joints, was over. Now I could bask in the euphoria of seeing my friends so happy that I had overcome again.

Lucy hugged me first, but Justin pushed her away gently. “What are you doing? Have you forgotten that the doctor had said that she needed maximum care, and here you are resting your heavy weight on her.” he reprimanded, and I snickered, much to Lucy’s demerit.

She pouted her lips as he stared between the both of us. “But I didn't put my entire weight on her. It was just a surface hug.” she whined, folding her ha