Alex's pov. -
The cool midnight air filters in through the open windows as we drive down the winding road. One of my hands controls the steering wheel while my other rests on John's leg, per the usual. Everything is peaceful, the only sounds are the car engine and the night creatures. And if I listen close enough, I can pick up on John's rhythmic breathing. His warm, soft hand comes to rest on top of mine, bringing a genuine smile to my face.
"I love you Lexy," he says, breaking the long silence. I feel my heart skip a beat in my chest, the smile on my face growing wider. No matter how many times I hear him say it, that phrase could never get old. Making sure the road ahead is clear, I glance over at him. He's watching me with vibrant, wide eyes.
"I love you more, Jackie," I tell him, squeezing his hand. His eyes crinkle as he grins, ready for the game.
"I love you the most,"
"I love you more than words can ever explain,"
"I love you to the next universe and back, top that," he laughs, making me wonder how such a simple sound can bring me so much happiness. It's contagious, and I'm laughing too. I look over at him again, study his face.
"I love you."
He chuckles again and turns his face back to the road, but I don't. I watch as his face contorts suddenly, his grip on my hand tightening.
"Lex, watch out!" I turn back to the road too late. I see the headlights rushing at me, insanely bright, and I can't move. I don't know where to go, there's a car coming on the other side of the road too. Turning would prevent a much worse head on collision, but it would also put John directly in the line of danger, and there is no way in hell that's happening. I can't go the other direction, it's a sharp drop off into a ravine. All of these thoughts pass through my head in a millisecond, and with nothing else to do, I drop my hand from the steering wheel.
"Lex!" his grip on my hand is so tight it hurts. My only instinct is to protect him, and I act on it. I rip my hand away from him and throw myself sideways over the console, placing my body over his. Then time stops. Everything is so sudden. I hear it, the crashing of metal. The bright lights shining into my eyes. I feel it, the impact, the searing pain. I hear screams. A woman's, but more importantly John's. He clings to me, screaming my name, and I hold onto him, trying to protect him. We're tossed about, I feel the hard asphalt under my side. I hear the cracking and feel the pain. And then it's over. The only thing I know at first is the pain, sending me in and out of consciousness, making me weak. But I have to stay awake. I have to make sure he's okay. I have to..
John's pov -
Everything is a blur, suddenly bright and loud and then way too quiet. My head falls to the side, hitting the concrete. I ache, and I can't feel my ankle. I focus on breathing, trying to stay awake. Slowly, the feeling in my ankle returns, but I wish it didn't. Pain shoots up my leg and through my body, horribly unbearable, dragging me into awareness.
Alex. Alex! I turn my head, searching for him frantically. He is nearby, I can't tell if he's awake or asleep. Or even alive. Shards of metal impale him at odd places, too much blood dripping. I push my pain to the side and reach out, dragging my body and my useless ankle towards him. It's a lot of work for my weak body, but I don't care. Nothing seems real, I can't ground myself. I reach for his bloodied hand, grabbing it, seeking some comfort and the knowledge that he's alive.
"Lexy! Wake up, wake up please," I scream at him, begging that he hears me. I can't tell if he's breathing or not. Then finally, his eyes flutter open. He immediately winces, and he grips my hand tightly.
"Jackie. Jackie.." his voice is rough, and he coughs suddenly, sputtering blood. I don't realize I'm crying until I feel the hot tears flying down my face.
"Lexy. Everything is okay, I'm here, just hang on," I try to comfort him. What the hell came over him, jumping over me, putting himself in so much danger like that? He groans deeply, cringing. I drag myself closer to him, ignoring the pain. My face is close to his now, I can see the irrational rise and fall of his chest. He closes his eyes again, and I'm terrified he's going to fall back asleep, but he whispers to me.
"Jack.. it can't end here.. not now.." his words are cut up through the pain, and I try to control my tears. I rest my forehead against his, trying to bring him any solace I can and praying for the sound of sirens.
"Lex, if we die here we die together," I tell him. I speak loudly, it doesn't matter anymore who hears. His eyes fly open, filled with tears as they look back at mine. I get my wish, I hear the sirens coming in the distance. Now I pray for them to hurry, they're so far. Please hurry.
"Hear that? It's okay. We'll be okay," I'm trying to convince myself of that too as I speak to him softly. The tears residing in his eyes fall, slipping down his face and landing on the concrete. He takes all of his energy to move close to me, pushing his lips onto mine.
"I love you to damn pieces John. I love you."
"I love you too. Hush Alex. This isn't the end, I promise. Stay with me now, focus on my voice," he opens his eyes into mine again, I can see all of the pain inside them. It truly breaks my heart. I wish I could take it for him, take it all away, bear it for him myself. I would, I would do anything in the world if it meant saving him pain. The sirens are blaring now, close. The flashing lights hurt my eyes, men rush around us. Someone approaches Alex and I with stretchers, picks us up and places us on them. The tears I had managed to control come back full force as as I'm taken from him, watching his mangled body being loaded into the ambulance.
Please, for the love of God, let him be okay. I can't live without him.
The pain shoots up from my ankle again, sharp, a harsh reminder that it's still there, but it's no match for the pounding of my heart against my ribs.
If you're going to kill him, take me too.
Please.
A/N: I randomly woke up at 4 a.m., wrote this, then went back to sleep. Idek man.
Btw if there's ever a oneshot you actually want me to continue I wouldn't mind, especially if you have an idea of how you'd like it to turn out :)
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