Walking into the hospital, I scrunched my nose up as I smelled the intoxicating smell that hospitals aways have. I waited for Faye and mum to sign in before we all made our way to the elevator. Calum was on the very top floor, so the elevator ride was kind of long. Once the doors opened I was the first to walk out of them. Turning around to face Faye and mum I quickly asked,
"What room is he in?"
"Room 526." Replied Faye.
As soon as she said that, I was quick to make my way down the hallway. Looking at various doors as I passed them, checking the door numbers on them. Stopping as I got to 520, I started walking slowly until I came face to face with door number 526.
Taking in a deep breath, I grabbed the handle and turned it. Slowly walking into the room, I seen Calum laying in a hospital bed, wires going in and out his arms, a bandage around his forehead and some beeping machine that sat beside his bed. He had a breathing mask on his mouth and I felt tears built up in my eyes.
Walking over to his bed, I took a seat in one of the chairs beside his bed and gripped his hand in mine. Breathing in through my nose and out my mouth, I started talking. Hoping somehow he hears me.
"Calum, I don't know why this had to happen to you. A great guy who never did anything wrong. You don't deserve to be here in this hospital bed in a coma. You really don't. I honestly don't know what to say right now, I'm still in shock that this happend to you. I just wish you'd wake up and tell me everything is going to be alright. And we'd laugh at lame jokes we'd tell eachother, just like old times. Please Calum.." I said the last part as tears started falling freely down my cheeks.
Hearing the door open behind me, I turned around and seen my mum and Faye walking through the door. When they seen that I have been crying, a look of sadness over took their features.
"Mum, please tell me he'll be alright." I mumbled as I gripped Calum's hand tighter.
"I don't know sweety. I wish I could say everything will be alright but I don't know."
Sighing, I turned and faced Calum. His face was pale and I noticed a small cut on his cheek.
"I can't loose him mum.." I said, wiping away my tears with my free hand. "I just can't."
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Every day since I arrived in California, I've been visiting Calum and seeing how he's doing. It was a Friday night in the first week of being in California that Edward visited. Because he lives with one of his friends, he doesn't come visit his mum (Autie Faye) much. While he was staying at the house, he talked me into something I don't do very much.
Party.
The party was being held at some guys house that Edward always went to partys at. I don't even know how Edward talked me into this but I guess that's just one of his traits; talking people into doing things they normally wouldn't do.
While I was getting ready my phone buzzed on the side table. Grabbing it from there, I unlocked it and opened the text up. It was from Louis.
'Hi love, just wanted to see how you're doing. I miss you a lot, and one more week left 'til I can see you! Hope Calum's doing alright, love you Bridgit the midgit! ;)'
Quickly typing in a reply, since Edward was shouting at me from downstairs.
'Hey Loubear! ;) And I'm doing alright so far. I miss you and the others a lot :( Calum's not making any progress from what I've seen. And I've been visiting him practically everyday. I love you too Loubear! And it won't be long 'til I'm back in Manchester :)'
After sending the message, I made my way downstairs. And trust me, it wasn't easy in heels. I borrowed the heels from Annabelle since I didn't bring any with me. I was wearing a dark purple strapless dress I also borrowed from Annabelle since I didn't bring any "Party dresses" as Edward calls them.
"You ready to g-- Wow, you clean up nice." Edward said, as I made my way into the foyer where he was.
"Thanks, you look pretty good yourself." I said and he smiled.
"The party starts soon so we should leave." He said and I nodded.
We than made our way outside and to his 2013 midnight blue Camaro. Hopping into it, we started our way to the party.
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Arriving at the party, practically everyones eyes were on Edward and I. Some guys whistled as I walked by them and I lowered my head, trying not to be noticed but it was quite hard when everyone eyes were on me.
Following Edward to where ever he was going, we ended up in the kitchen. He grabbed a cup of vodka I'm guessing and handed me one, but I kindly declined. He shrugged his shoulders as in to say 'whatever'. I walked over to the fridge and got a red cup that was filled with water. Walking back towards Edward, he wrapped an arm around my shoulders and introduced me to his friends. They were very friendly but tried flirting with me once or ten times, and after I told them I had a boyfriend they backed off.
About an hour or two into the party, I told Edward I'd be right back. Saying I needed to use the restroom.
Walking through the massive house, I sqeezed my way through the people who were crowded on the stairs and down the to-long-of-a-hallway-it's-ridiculous hallway.
After doing my business and washing my hands I walked back downstairs and to the kitchen. Grabbing another cup of water, I looked for Edward and his friends but didn't see them anywhere. Sighing, I took a sip of my water but stopped abruptly as I felt someone breathing down my neck. Hands were suddenly wrapped around my waist and I started internally panicing.
"What's a pretty girl like you doing alone at a party like this?" He whispered seductively.
Getting out of his grip, I turned around and faced him. Holy shit. He looked like Harry, with the brown curly hair, some tattoos scattered all over his body, the tight black jeans and black t-shirt. Only difference is he didn't have any piercings, had an American accent, and his eyes were a bright shade of blue instead of that forrest green that Harry's eyes are. He had a dark green bandana around his head, and a smirk etched across his lips that looked ever so familiar.
"I'm not alone." I hissed, walking away from him but was stopped as he grabbed my wrist, stopping me from leaving.
"Now, now now. No need to be leaving. We're just getting started." He smirked, inching closer to me.
"I have a boyfriend." I stated cofidently.
"And I have a girlfriend."
I looked at him with a confused look. Why did he tell me that? I told him I had a boyfriend so he'd back off.
"Oh, I thought we were naming things we don't care about." He laughed.
"Please, stay away from me."
"But I like the chase."
"I don't even know your damn name for God sake."
"Name's William. Your's?"
"Bridgit." I mumbled. Backing away from him.
"Nice."
"Yeah, I'm just gonna leave now. Bye!" I said turning around and making a run for it, only I wasn't fast enough as he wrapped his arms around my waist, bringing me flush against his chest. He nuzzled his head into the crook of my neck, his breathing against it giving me goosebumps.
"Tonight, you're mine."
I felt powerless against him. If I tried running he'd catch me. Telling him I had a boyfriend didn't help, in fact it made it worse. I didn't know what to do, and it looked like Edward wasn't around to save me. And Harry, Louis and Liam were in England so they couldn't help me either.
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Dragging me onto the dance floor in the house, he started grinding against me. I was praying to God that Edward would somehow pop out of nowhere and save me. The odds were not in my favor tonight.
A few minutes into dancing I seen Edward walk into the room with one of his friends, and he seemed to be stumbling. Great, he's drunk.
"Edward!" I shouted.
He turned his head in my direction and I mouthed 'help!' to him. He took a few minutes to process it I'm guessing before nodding. I'm assuming it was the alcohol that was making him take so long to process that.
He started making his way over to William and I, his face scrunched up in anger.
"You're dancing with my girlfriend." Edward hissed, grabbing me by the wrist. He pulled me behind him and William gave Edward a glare.
"Well, I don't see your girlfriend complaining."
"You forced her against her will for Gods sake! What the heck Will?!"
"Bro, I didn't know she was your girlfriend. But she could've just said no."
"I did you asshole!" I hissed, coming to stand beside Edward.
"Oh really? I don't remember." He smirked.
"Go fuck yourself you idiot." Edward growled, grabbing me by the hand and walking away from William.
Once we were out of earshot from William, I tackled Edward in a giant hug. Saying a "Thank you!" over and over again. Causing him to laugh.
"God Bridgit, you're a freaking guy magnet here. Do you wanna go home?" He asked, taking a sip of the cup of vodka in his hand.
"Yes, I'm sick of this place."
"Ok, we'll have to call a cab. I'm kinda alittle tipsy and you don't have your American license do you?"
"No I don't. And ok." I said, following him towards the door. While doing so, I seen William. He looked at me and winked, causing me to scoff.
After calling a cab, we sat and talked about random stuff. Although, Edward was blabbering on and on about some dog that talked and it showing him the closet to Narnia. And how he saved Narnia and than going on and saying how a flying dragon was trying to burn down his house. Honestly, that alcohol was messing his brain up.
On the way home, Edward could not stop laughing. Every minute he'd laugh even harder and louder and I was tempted to shove my cellphone down his throat to shut him up.
"Oh my God! There's my pet unicorn named Donkey!" He screamed pointing out the window, thinking he was seeing a unicorn when in reality, there was nothing there but buildings.
"I think you need to calm down."
"I think you need to stop saying unicorns don't exist."
"I never said that."
"But you were thinking it."
"Yeah, you've gone crazy."
Basically that's how the cab ride home went. I'm surprised the cab driver didn't kick us out, but than again, he's probably delt with this before so he just ignores it. Or is secretly planning our death. Yeah, I hope it's the first one.
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Making our way into the house, the lights were all off and I was in complete darkness. Well thanks mum! Switching on the lights, I had to help Edward out of his shoes, than help him upstairs and to his room. After doing that I made my way to my room.
Stripping down from my dress, I changed into some pj's than climbed into bed. This day has been an emotional rollercoaster and I just want to sleep it off. And that hopefully tomorrow won't be an emotional rollercoaster aswell.
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Authors Note: I know these notes are probably annoying but I just wanted to say/ask two things. One, do you guys know any songs that remind you of this fanfic, or songs you listen to while reading this story (If you listen to music while reading this fanfic). Because I find listening to music while writing helps me, If that makes sence. And the other thing I wanted to say is that I'm sorry Harry's not in this chapter or barely in the last one. He'll be in the future ones for sure! So yeah, thank you if you actually read these! You're awesome :)