Previously
"One more thing, the hallway that we're taking to get to you friend is also the one used to get to the ER so just back up if patient are coming through." The nurse told Kendall.
Kendall nodded and continued walking closer to Logan's room.
Moments later, yelling was heard behind him. "MOVE! MOVE! WE NEED TO GET TO THE ER!"
Kendall backed up against the wall just as Debby had said. He saw multiple doctors rushing in front of the patients. Coming closer, he saw two stretchers being wheeled through by paramedics. And unfortunately, it was two teenagers.
But that wasn't the worst part.
First, James wheeled by, his face covered with blood tracks from a huge cut on his forehead. His shirt was covered in blood and he wasn't moving. Then came Carlos, sweet and innocent Carlos. His head had much more blood on it and a large bump was visible on the right side of his head. His arm was bent oddly and swollen and he as well was unconscious.
This day could not get worse.
Present
"Sh-shit." Kendall breathed, hand over his mouth. His legs began to shake and he slowly slid down the wall behind him. With his knees up to his stomach, Kendall put his head in his hands, trying to figure this out and control his emotions.
How could this happen? Just a few hours ago they were so happy, going to have a relaxing day by the pool. Then suddenly, all this had to happen. And he didn't understand how. He couldn't fathom the fact that all three of his best friends were now hurt. And not just cuts and scrapes. It's so bad that they're in the hospital. His mind was spinning, questions flying around with no answers.
A soft hand on his shoulder made Kendall jump a bit. He looked to the source of the hand, Debby the Nurse. The look he gave her broke her heart in a million pieces. Tears were in the boy's eyes, threatening to fall. He just looked so… sad. She gently crouched down beside him, looking at him with a face of pity.
"Sir, I understand that your friend is hurt, and if you feel that you can't see him right now, I can walk you back to the waiting area." Debby said as calmly as she could.
Kendall didn't respond. He just kept his hands over his face and was silent. He didn't feel like his voice would be able to work right now. It'd be too much.
"Sir, we really can't stay in the middle of this hallway. Please, we have to move. I'm either taking you to Mr. Mitchell's room or the waiting area." After giving Kendall a few moments, Debby had to give Kendall an ultimatum. Lingering in the hallway that goes to the ER could result in her getting in serious trouble from her boss and she couldn't have that.
Slowly, Kendall stood and began walking back to the waiting area, not even waiting for the kind nurse. He just needed to calm himself down and get rid of the dizziness his body was suddenly going through. He sat in the same seat as before, leaning his head back to rest on the wall. Sighing loudly, Kendall shut his eyes and began to think.
He couldn't believe that James and Carlos were the ones in that car accident on the news. Why the hell was James driving 60 fucking miles over the speed limit? Kendall knew James was driving considering he had his full license and Carlos was to receive his in a few months. How could he be so stupid today? All he had to do was drive Carlos and himself here and he couldn't even do that.
No. Kendall was through being mad at James. Yes, he was furious right now, but being mad at him wasn't going to solve anything. He was their unofficial leader and he had to keep the guys together through tough times, not break them apart.
The sight of James and Carlos kept flashing in Kendall's mind as he thought of the two boys. No one, especially not Carlos, deserved that. Carlos was the baby of the group, the one they all protected when needed. Not in a million years did Kendall think this sort of thing would happen to the bubbly Latino. It just broke his heart.
He then turned his thoughts to Logan. He just… it was a tough situation. Luckily, he was stable and he'll recover. Sure, he'll be traumatized and be in pain, but he'll survive and that's what mattered.
Now that Kendall had calm down a bit, he decided now was a good time to visit Logan and ask about his two other friends. Walking to a desk in the waiting area, he saw Debby on the phone. When she looked up to see the blond, she quickly ended her phone call, motioning him toward the hall they had previously been down.
"Um, before I go, can I ask you something?" Kendall asked.
"Sure, what is it?" Debby responded, curiosity in her eyes.
"Those two teenagers that wheeled by before when we were walking before, do you know they're condition?"
"I'm sorry Mr. Knight, but that information cannot be told to anyone but family." She said promptly.
"Please, they're my best friends. Please." Kendall pleaded with the woman.
"Oh-oh my god. Those were also your friends? Wow." She was beyond shocked. This poor boy's friend was just brought in for falling down an elevator shaft and then the other two for a car crash. It was a horrible situation.
"Please, just tell me what you know." Kendall was growing impatient. He needed to know now.
"I'm not their nurse, but I can tell you that they have some deep cuts and serious bruising. There may be some rib damage but I can't be entirely sure. And one looked like he could have a broken arm. There's a possibility that they may have severe concussions, but we won't know that until after any surgery that may need to be performed is done and they are awake."
"Okay. Thanks." The blond replied quietly before beginning to walk toward Logan's room again.
"Here, you may look in from the window." Debby had said, but Kendall hadn't really heard it. It was too late. He had already looked in.
There lay Logan, asleep and unaware. He just looked so… broken. A long blue cast surrounded his entire leg, being elevated to help it heal. A bright green cast took its place on Logan's wrist and Kendall could see a bulge over Logan's rib cage from bandages underneath his hospital gown. A bruise covers his left cheek and a slight cut is seen on his forehead. The entire scene was enough to leave Kendall with tears in his eyes.
Soon enough, Kendall felt the tears beginning to fall from his eyes and down his cheeks. His brother just didn't look like himself. And it physically hurt Kendall to see him like this. His chest tightened and Kendall knew he'd have to go back to the waiting room yet again to relax. So he did.
After about an hour of resting and a slight nap, Kendall was woken by the sound of a gentle voice calling his name. As his eyes fluttered open, he saw Debby in front of him trying to get his attention.
"Hey, Mr. Knight, I have good news. I am now the nurse for all three of your friends so you don't have to worry about multiple nurses. But the really good news is that your friend, Mr. Diamond, is awake and you may see him. But before I take you, just know that he has a mild concussion and is on a particularly high dose of morphine and Tylenol for a few broken ribs and the head injury, so he may seem a bit dazed. For some reason, his body didn't react to the amount we had given him, almost like he had a tolerance to it." Debby had said, a little puzzled at the end.
"Oh, he's been in the hospital a bunch of times. We're hockey players so there's a chance that normal doses don't faze our bodies as much." Kendall replied as to help the nurse understand.
"Well that makes more sense." Debby smiled a bit. "Here, would you like to visit him?"
"Sure." Kendall got up, ready to see James. Well, a high-on-drugs James. He's seen him like this a few times, so he knows what to expect, sort of.
"Alright, here we are." Debby said opening the door that read '264.' James was mindlessly playing with the white sheets that covered his body, but soon stopped when he saw Kendall come in. A smile grew on his face.
"Kendall! I missed you! What's up?" James asked, a goofy smile spread across his face. Kendall was still a little peeved at him, but couldn't help but crack a smile.
"I'm alright. How do you feel, James?"
"Like the room is spinning, but in a cool amusement park ride way. It's awesome." Typical James. "Hey, did you know that we're in the hospital?"
"Yes, I knew that." Kendall replied. He couldn't help but chuckle.
"Wait, what's this?" James said upon touching his face to feel something on his forehead.
"It's stitches. You got a gash on your head, Jamie." Kendall said as he looked into the hazel, worry-filled eyes. James' face fell.
"Stitches on my forehead? Kendall, that's gonna leave a scar! I can't have a scar! I'm James Diamond! Nothing messes with 'The Face'!" James said while doing his usual hand motions around his face.
"James, it's gonna be okay. If there's a slight scar, we can buy Mederma cream to help get rid of it." Kendall said, trying to help James calm down.
"I want ice cream."
"No, James."
"Please?"
"No."
"But I said 'please' and my mommy said when you say 'please' you get what you want."
"Well, your mommy's wrong." Kendall said, sounding like he was arguing with a five year old.
James gasped. "No, my mom's never EVER wrong. Or else…" he trailed off.
"Or else what?"
"I don't know. I'm not a magician."
"James, what on earth are you talking about?" Kendall said, laughing at his friend. Man, he was gone.
"I love you." James said with a sly grin on his face.
"I love you, too."
"HA! You said you loved me! You like boys!"
"Ugh, James, I have a girlfriend." Kendall said back.
"Who's hot." James quickly said.
"What?" Kendall asked, a bit annoyed now.
"Who's not… here." James smartly replied. Even though he was high, he could still think of a quick cover-up.
"You remember what happened, buddy?" Kendall questioned, trying to change the subject and see what James remembered.
"Yeah. Uh, actually no. Kendall, my stomach hurts a little." He gave Kendall a slightly pained expression and Kendall sighed.
"Sorry, buddy. We can't give you anymore medicine." James just looked away from Kendall at this and stared at the ceiling. It was quiet for a few moments until Kendall heard sniffling from his friend. "James, what's wrong?"
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Kenny. I know you hate me. I didn't mean to hit him! I didn't mean it!" James was becoming hysterical now, his heart monitor beeping more frequently.
"James, James, calm down. You're gonna hurt yourself." Kendall said before Debby and a doctor walked in. The doctor approached a now sobbing James while Debby walked over to Kendall.
"Mr. Knight, you'll have to leave so we can calm your friend down." Debby said with a hand on Kendall's shoulder. He slowly nodded and began to walk toward the door. He gave a quick wave, although James hadn't seen it with now Debby and the doctor leaning over him and trying to calm him down.
Kendall sighed once more before turning around. As he was closing the door behind him, he heard a broken voice call out "I'm sorry Logan."
Guys, I'm gonna be honest. I'm not getting the attention I want with this story. I know there's a lot of you reading but not reviewing. Please just take the time to tell me what you thought of this chapter. It's more of a filler, not so much drama, but still, it'd be nice. Thank you
