Alex

I let my eyes slowly flutter open as I heard the faint sounds of beeping. I didn’t know where I was, and I didn’t like that. So I bolted up, into a sitting position, intently regretting my actions. My shoulder hurt like hell, so I let out a whimper. I can remember everything clearly from the moment when Krys and I, all the way to me opening up the bus door and seeing Krys’ ex there. But after that, everything is blank. Plus, I would really like to know what the fuck is making my shoulder hurt so bad.

I finally took a look around the room and saw white walls, monitors, and I was dressed in a gown on a bed. Hospital. I’m in a hospital. “Alex? Are you okay?” I heard a soft voice say. I looked to my right and saw Krys standing there. She looked horrid. She had bags under her eyes, her eyes were bloodshot, her hair was all messy, and she looked like she has been crying for days on end. But in all that, she still looked so beautiful.

“I-I’m f-fine.” I said, stuttering as I heard my voice was raspy. “C-can you tell me w-what happened?”

“Cory happened. He shot you in the shoulder and it’s all my fault. I’m so sorry Alex.” She spoke as I saw tears start to trail down her cheeks. It broke my heart seeing her like this. I held out my arms to her, being careful not to rip out the IV in my arm that I noted. She intently brought herself onto my bed and climbed onto me. I placed my arms around her as I laid back down and held onto the beautiful girl in my arms. I could hear her soft sniffles as she hid her face in my chest.

“It’s not your fault. Krys, it will never be.” I spoke. Finally being able to find my voice again and not fumble over my words.

“But it is, Alex. This never would have happened if I didn’t leave with you guys. You would be with your band on the road, not having to cancel anything. Being with your fans and Cory never would have hurt you. Everything that happened is my fault and I’m so fucking sorry.” She lifted her head up and looked me in my eyes as she wiped her tears with her sweater sleeve.

“Krys. Everything that happened is all to be blamed on Cory. I’m glad you came with us, if you didn’t, you could have been the one to get shot. I don’t know what I would do if that happened. Krys, I’m in love with you, and nothing is going to change that.” I spoke the words in my mind, that I knew to be the truth.

“But your shows-” I cut her off.

“Whatever shows we had to cancel, we can come back some other time and play for them. You are all I care about right now.” I saw a small smile tug at her lips as a few more tears trailed from her eyes, something that must have been happening for awhile now. “Also, how long have I been asleep?”

“Not that long.” She giggled a bit thru her sob. “Only about twenty-four hours. So a whole day.”

“That’s not too bad.” I chuckled with a small smile. “Where is everyone else at?”

“Matt made them go back to the bus and get some rest. He tried to make me leave, but I fought him. I wasn’t leaving your side anytime soon. Oh, and I hope you don’t mind. But uh, my friend is on your bus now, as well. She’s a bit shaken up, and I didn’t want her to go back to the same town Cory is in.”

“Sounds like the Matt we all know and love.” I let out a small laugh. “Also, I don’t mind if she stays with us. She seems nice. Oh, and also, thank you. For not leaving. I’m really glad the first face I got to see upon waking up was yours.” I lifted my hand and placed it on her cheek, seeing her blush a bit.

“Alex?”

“Yeah, Krys?”

“I love you, too.” She whispered. Those four little words made me feel like my whole world stopped. Those four words that mean so much to me coming from her soft, pink lips. I couldn’t help the smile on my face as I leaned up a bit and placed my lips onto her’s. I didn’t care what happened next. All I cared about was being in this moment right here and right now.

Notes

Hey guys,

Sorry it took so long for me to get a chapter out, and I'm sorry it's short.
I have so much work to do with school and shit, and all next week, Monday - Friday, I have to go to this building(note that I am a homeschooler online) and take what my state calls "OGT's". They are basically the tests that tell you if you get to graduate highschool or not.

Also, I have some personal stuff going on with my family, and things are not going well. Plus, to top it off. My depression and anxiety has been spiked all week and I end up break down at least once a day. So again, I am sorry about the late updates. Hope you guys forgive me.

~Jagk.