AN: Introduction. This story is based of events from season one of Chicago fire. All show characters are paired expect Severide who will be paired with an original Character. All reviews and Comments are appreciated. There is no Beta so all mistakes are my own and I do apologies. This first Chapter is just for everyone to get a feel for the main characters so it is a little short. The more you review the more I'll write. Thank you! Enjoy!
My eyes slowly open; the taste of blood stains my tongue. Everything seems to be broken pieces in my mind. "What Happened?" I barely hear myself say under all the noise surrounding me; Sirens? My heart starts to race as a memory flashes back to me but only for a second. I look around hearing heavy footsteps running over broken glass; my seat belt feeling like it's cutting into my neck. Looking out my window and all I see is glass shattered, red and blue flashing lights, Feet but no faces. "HELP! OH MY GOD PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME!" I scream in a panic needing to get out. When I don't hear anyone respond to me I begin to scream crying out for anyone to hear me. My hands flutter around trying to find the seat belt lock but unable to locate it through my panic.
"Hey look who is awake" I look over hearing a strange voice. A man lays down on the broken glass and smiles at me; my breathing heavy, my hands tugging and pulling on the seat belt while begging for the stranger to get me out "Hey, you're ok. We are going to get you out but you need to calm down ok sweetheart. I promise you I will get you out and back home to your family" He smiled at me with such reassuring eyes I took a deep breath and nodded; Tears making my eyes blur and sting as they pool in my eyes along with dirt running opposite of my cheeks. "W..What happened?" I sobbed hearing a loud chain saw kick start. The man seemed distracted for a moment then smiled at me again. "I am not sure but you're going to be ok. My guys out here are the best of the best just stay with me ok?" I closed my eyes feeling slightly calmer, hanging upside down was not the best feeling in the world but I guess I could be worst off.
"So you always hang around like this?" The man said in an attempt to be funny, I couldn't help but to laugh and look at him. "Yeah, when I'm bored or when I need to clear my head" He smiled at me; I closed my eyes hearing the chain saw cutting into metal. "My name is Kelly severide. Everyone calls me Severide." I could tell he was trying to keep me distracted but it wasn't working so well. "What's your name?" he asked making me think my eyes fell over to him and I shook my head. "I'm..um..My name.." Blinking unable to find the right answer Severide cleared his throat. " It's ok, from the look of it you hit your head pretty hard, once you're out and calmed down I am sure you'll remember your name."
"Kelly.." A female voice said from somewhere outside the car. He pulled back and looked up, he started to get up but I couldn't let him leave me. "Wait!" I yelled out making him look back at me. "Please don't leave." My hand reached out for him. Severide was about to lay back down when someone yelled "Pull back, it's got a leak!" Everything started to happen so fast people started to run and yell at once, that's when I looked up in the mirror and saw the back end of the car on fire, I started to scream they were going to let me die. I didn't want to die. "Severide NO!" Someone yelled before I could even try to see what was going on everything went black.
Severide POV
"You know the rule Severide. We get them to the hospital then it's out of our hands. I don't know if she made it." I listened to Shay tell me for the millionth time but I needed to know. Once I got that girl out from the car she was out cold. Blood was everywhere. I tried to find her Id once we got the explosion under control but it must have been burnt like everything else. "Shay, I know YOUR rule but I am asking you to please just find out if she is alive." I Begged running a hand through my hair she gave me an annoyed stare before throwing her hands up and walking away.
"Severide, what you did today was reckless and flat out stupid. You could have got you and your men killed." The fire chief's voice hit me only making me more frustrated with the whole situation. I turn around and nod. "Yeah I know. A second later I wouldn't be here, but either would she, Write me up do what you have to but I did my job, I saved her life. Isn't that what we are paid to do?"
"Yeah it is, but not at the expense of the lives of your men. " He crossed his arms looking me dead in the eye.
"My men were not at stake. I went back because I couldn't let that girl burn to death in front of me. It was my choice my decision." I answered honestly walking away pushing open the heavy firehouse doors. Rubbing my face trying to put together a good enough reason why I did what I did today to get everyone off my back. I know that sometimes you just can't save them all, I have seen it plenty of times. Regulations state that if a situation because a threat to your own life you pull back. That woman's car was on fire seconds from exploding and something inside me just snapped. I sighed closing my eyes seeing her face in my mind the small smile she gave me, Hell I can't explain what it did but it made risking my life worth it.
Casey was standing outside talking to his girl, They both were looking at me curiously. It was obvious they were talking about me but at this point who wasn't inside the house? I smiled fake towards Hailey, she smiled softly back kissing Casey's cheek before finally saying something I wanted to hear.
"She is ok you know. Her arm was burned and needs some work, and she is having a hard time remembering a lot. The impact cut her up pretty bad but I hear she will make a full recovery." Hailey grinned. "She keeps asking about you. That is one thing she is sure of; Severide, her hero." I couldn't stop myself from smiling.
"That's great news." I said trying not to show how relieved I really was. I have been at this job for 14 years and I have had to walk away plenty of times. I have seen worst of the worst, lives destroyed but for some reason I couldn't leave her. For some reason I would have rather died with her then run away from that explosion.
"She doesn't have any family, or at least not that we have found. Maybe you can visit her. Seeing a familiar face might be good for her right now. " Hailey said with an encouraging smile. Casey looked at me as if he understood exactly how I felt but didn't say a word.
"She remembers her name?" I asked walking over to the two of them Hailey shook her head and frowned slightly. " The only name she can remember is yours. She has no idea what she is even doing in Chicago. They don't think it's permanent. Eventually she will start to remember things. " I nodded once and walked back inside after thanking her. Casey patted my shoulder still keeping his comments to himself.
It's been a hell of a long shift and I was ready to get the hell out of here. After I changed and got my stuff together I started to walk to my car where Shay was standing waiting. She took a long look at me then smiled. "So I hear she is ok." She said in a hopeful tone, her eyes followed me as I walked up to the driver side. I knew Shay better then she knew herself, she couldn't fool me.
"Come on Shay cut it and tell me what you're really thinking." I snapped opening my car door, her facial expression changed as she smacked both her hands down on the hood of the car making my brow lift and slightly chuckle. "Ok. Fine. We are about to become parents Kelly. Having a baby means being responsible. You don't go running into exploding cars!" She all about yelled at me. I was way too tired to even try to deal with this right now, rubbing my eyes I nodded agreeing with her.
"I know, I know. It was stupid I don't know what came over me. I won't do it again." I said knowing if I had to I would do it again, for her. Shay seemed to be satisfied with my answer and opened the car door getting in. "Severide I need to know you're in this 100%. I need you right now. " She tone was lowered a little distant like she was already giving up on me, I got in patting her leg and smiled. "hey, I am in this fully with you. We got the appointment tomorrow. I will be there." Shay took my hand in hers and smiled relaxing. "I know you will, you're just" She stated to laugh shaking her head. " you're just you is all. "