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Kate's POV
The fact that I didn't even get to sleep until around four o'clock in the morning was a factor on why I didn't get up until 10:30. Although I was seriously sleep deprived, I was wide awake. Well I felt like I was wide awake. I got dressed rather quickly, without washing my face or even showering. I didn't want to freshen up; I mean who was I going to be around? The doctor? The nurse? Why would I care what they think? The only person who I care what they think, is probably unable to think for himself
This isn't exactly how I wanted to spend my 16th birthday. I wanted to wake up late, have all my best friends around me, sharing stories, laughter, and at night, when they're all gone, I would've asked Humphrey to stay with me. Why did this have to happen?
I walked into the kitchen to see my mother and father sitting with Lily at the kitchen table. She looked like she was just finished crying heavily. My mum must have told her. My parents look like they didn't get much sleep either. My mum was almost asleep on the table. There was very little said as I walked in. they did acknowledge me as they did looked at me, they just had nothing to say. There was nothing to be said. We were all thinking the same thing
I was about to open the fridge when I saw mum and dad get up and take Lily away. "We're going in five minutes Kate" mum said. I would rather go now, get there as soon as possible. I want to spend every minute I can with him. He would do that for me, it shouldn't be any different the other way around. I grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge and sat at the table for a while. The silence was slowly killing me. Nothing but the ticking of the clock on the wall, and the occasional water drop from the tap. I heard the family moving around upstairs. 'Getting ready?' I thought. What would they need to get ready for? It's not like we're going out to a big family meal. We're going up to be with Humphrey in a critical time.
Ten minutes after mum said that they would be ready in five minutes, the three of them came down the stairs. "Come on lets go" my mum said from the kitchen door to me. I got up and mum wrapped her arm around me as she escorted me into the car. Once all four of us were in, dad reversed the car out and set sail for the hospital. The drive was silent, not even the radio was on, and it felt a lot longer than what it should be. It was agonising, just thinking of Humphrey. I just wish that I could turn back time, and ask Humphrey just to stay behind with me.
It was just past eleven o'clock when we arrived at the hospital; mum, Lily and I walked out of the car and dad drove off, to find a place to park the car. Mum walked with Lily because she didn't know where Humphrey was situated. I just followed close behind them. Once we got to the room where Humphrey was, Lily gasped in horror. Her hands covered her mouth. Angel and Matthew were already here. Angel came up to Lily and the both of them gripped each other in a tight embrace.
I sat down where I was seated yesterday. Lily sat in Matthews's seat beside Angel, and Matthew stood at the far wall leaning beside my father. They engaged in idle chatter, while the rest of us stood over Humphrey silently, Angel and I holding onto his motionless arms. After an hour we were disturbed by the arrival of three unexpected visitors. Harry, Allie and Summer appeared through the door, Harry gently knocking. "Oh my God" I heard Allie whisper in shock. Summer had a speechless look on her face. And Harry could hardly keep himself together.
I got up and walked over to Allie, and we hugged each other tightly. "Who could do such a thing?" she said. I quickly walked over to Summer and hugged her just before she burst into tears, actually staining my t-shirt. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Allie and Harry in a tight hug; Harry wasn't looking this so good. "What the hell happened to him?" Summer asked. "He was just attacked outside the flower shop and eastern Jasper. Nobody knows why though?" I said. "Aren't you supposed to be in school?" dad asked. "I made a deal with my mum, she'll take us later" Harry said
Harry, Allie and Summer stood beside me as I sat back down. "I'm sure this isn't how you imagined your 16th birthday would go" Allie said. "No" I replied. "I imagined it very differently" I stated. "How?" Summer asked. "Well I'm sure she imagined that Humphrey and her were going to be in a bed somewhere else" Angel commented. That caused I quick, tension releasing laugh to go around the room. Humphrey was right; his little sister's dirty mind really did have to potential to brighten any situation
After an hour, Harry got a call from his mother. that indicated that it was time for them to go. We said our good byes and they were swiftly on their way. Surprisingly, Matthew said he had to go as well. "Why?" Angel asked upset. "I didn't request to get off work yet. And company policy means I can't ask for it now, I'll only be a few hours, and I'll be back" Matthew stated. And in a flash, he was gone. I'm not sure Matthew graces the gravity of the situation. But hey, I'm not going to get involved. He can do whatever he wants.
Not too long after Matthew left, we heard shoes coming from up the hall. In a few seconds we were about to find out who they belonged to. In walked in the police officer that was in here from yesterday. The doctor was alongside him as well. This time the cop was carrying a file. That could only mean one thing.
"Any improvement?" the police man asked. "He's stable, everything normal. It's up to him now to wake up" the doctor explained. "You all family?" the police officer asked us. "Yes" Angel answered again. not even my dad butted in to correct her. "Well examined the CCTV images, and before we take it to the news crews and journalists, we wanted to see if any of you could identify him before we expose him to the public"
Angel, mum, dad and I got up from or positions and walked over to form a line in front of the officer. He opened the file slowly and brought out an A4 size photo graph page, facing the wrong way. He handed it to Angel first, since she was the first in line. Angel looked at the photograph. Her eyes went wide. "I know this guy" she stated. I was intrigued when she said that. "What's his name?" the officer asked. "I'm not quite sure. He goes to our school". She then handed the photo to me. "Do you know his name Kate?" she asked.
I took the photo from Angel and looked at it. the second I set my eyes on the page, I felt myself almost erupt with rage. The photo was a man holding a small rock over Humphrey head, and I knew who he was. I clenched my hands to the point where the page almost ripped. "Whoa came down darling" the cop said. "Do you know who that is?" mum asked me. "Yes" I said quietly. The police officer swiftly took out his notepad and pencil. "What's his name?" he asked. "Garth, his name is Garth. He goes to my school, he's in my class" I said. "Where would your class be right now if I went to school? Japer High isn't it?" he asked. I glanced at my watch which just went past 1:20 pm. Right now we would be in a double period of Social Studies with Mr Williamson" I said.
"Would you know his address? In case he isn't in school" the officer said. "No I don't know his address. The school would know" I said. "What would his possible motive be?" the cop asked. "He and Humphrey fought earlier that day, his last words before being escorted away were; 'I'll get you Richards. Just you wait', or something along those lines" I stated. "Right, I've gotta go" the officer said before rushing out to the room. I was still holding the photo of Garth in my hand. I hope he has another copy. I looked down at it again, and I just couldn't believe it. "Honey, can you please give me a little context here" dad asked. I assumed he wanted to know about Garth
"Well Garth is a guy in my class. And to say that he and Humphrey don't get along is an understatement. Garth hates Humphrey for some unknown reason, and the last couple of parties that we've attended Garth has attacked him. and in school yesterday, he was talking shit to Humphrey, about his mother and all that. Humphrey lost it, after trying to walk away, and the fight was interrupted and Garth swore to 'get him'", I looked back to Humphrey unconscious. "Seems like Garth fulfilled his word"
"Bastard" I heard Angel mutter. She walked over to her spot, and held Humphreys hand. "I swear Humphrey, that pathetic little weasel's going to get what's coming to him. and if doesn't, I'll let him know what happens when he messes with MY big brother" Angel said. She sounded angry, she couldn't have been more angry than me. I wanted to go with that cop to the school and just rip Garths face right off him.
A few hours later, a knock was heard at the door. "Hi" a nervous Hutch said as he walked in. "Hey Hutch" I said. I walked over and wrapped my arms around him. "I didn't hear until school. I would've been here a lot sooner and skipped school" he said. Hutch approached the edge of the bed. He stood there looking over at the man I love, who has helplessly attacked by that pathetic little bastard. Hutch must've been reading my mind, because he turned to me and asked me to ask me a question
"Kate can you answer a question I have?" he asked. "What is it?" "Well today, during social studies cops called into the class, and asked to speak to Garth. And once he left, he never came back. Was he involved in this?" Hutch asked. "He wasn't just involved Hutch. He was the one who caused all this" I said unfolding the photo and showed him. "Evil Bastard" Hutch muttered. "Watch the language son" my mum warned
"What's his condition like?" Hutch asked. "The doctor informed us that even though he has sustained a serious head injury, no damage can be seen on the skull or more importantly the brain. All that means is that Humphrey should be fine when he wakes up. The problem is that, they have no idea how long it will take for him to wake up. He said it could be anything few days or a few months, or even longer than that"
"As long as I know who the fuck did this, hope he suffers like the dirt bag he is" Hutch says as he goes to Angel and Lily. "I just hope he wakes up soon. I hate it when he isn't there" Angel said. Lily put her hand on Angel's shoulder in compassion. "Usual if I get scared, I would go into Humphrey's room, and would wake him up. He would never be mad at me, and he would comfort me if I had a bad dream. He would even allow me to stay with him, and he would even say he would keep guard." Angel said with her eyes filling with tears. She gripped Humphreys hand hard. "No it's my turn to keep guard for you Humphrey" she said quietly
Hutch left 20 minutes later; he had to do something with his mother. my mum was enquiring about him after he left the room. "Is that he same Hutch that you were telling me about?" she asked. "Yep, that's him" I answered. "Seems like a good guy. Shame no girls lucky enough to end up with him" she said. I focused my attention back to Humphrey, although not for long. It was coming up to 4 o'clock, and I think mum, dad and Lily were starting to feel a little hungry. Plus 4 o'clock is when the hospital puts in its 'one visitor' policy; basically only one person can remain in the room. We discussed it, and Angel agreed to stay behind
"We'll get something to eat at the house, and I'll drop you ladies back there again at seven when the visitors are allowed back" my dad said as we walked to the car. My dad said he would pop in later on after he got stuff for the house. He brought the car around and mum, Lily and I got in to our respective seats. The ride home was just as silent, and felt just as long as it did on the way up. I was starting to feel hungry as well
When dad arrived back at the house. I was the first in to get out; I needed to use the bathroom suddenly. But as I walked to the door I noticed a something pink lying on the door. when I approached it, I saw what it was. It was a beautiful bouquet of roses, red and pink. It had the logo of 'Florence's Flowers'. That's the store where Humphrey was found outside. That's what he was doing down there. I noticed a card taped to the side
The card read; 'Kate; love is like a lump of gold, hard to get and hard to hold. Out of all the girls I have ever met, you are the only one I can't forget. I do believe that God above has chosen you for me to love. The reason he chose you from all the rest, was because he knew that I would love you the best'. That little poem brought a tear to my eye. I looked further down the card, it wasn't over yet. 'Kate, you are the girl of my dreams and the love of my life, and I will always be with you. Lots of love Humphrey. Happy birthday x'
Mum stood over my shoulder as I read it, and she was crying as will. I carried the flowers inside the house once dad had opend the door. When I walked into the kitchen I was greeted with another surprise. A cake with 'Happy Sweet Sixteen' was sitting on the table. "Ah shit" dad exclaimed. "I forgot to text aunt Maria to call this off" I heard him curse himself. I walked over to the draw that had the cutlery; it was where mum kept the lighter for the candles
I brought it over to the candles that were on the cake. I lit the three of them. Mum walked up behind me. "Make a wish" she whispered. I leaned over. 'I wish Humphrey would just wake up, be okay, and that Garth gets what he fucking deserves'. And with that, I blew out the candles
A/N: Well, what did you guys think? Was it good? Let me know. But before I finish I want to address something that you guys have made prominent in the reviews
If you guys didn't see the review posted by 'nudgebeast' on the 17th July, ranting about how people keep requiring the Humphrey and Angel thing. I won't do anything with them in this story since it doesn't fit with the plot in any way I can think of anyway. I don't give a shit what brothers and sisters do together, but I don't think it fits this story. But, if you guys want, I can see maybe if I get a friend of mine to do the Humphrey and Angel thing, and publish it on my account. That's only if you guys want it
Well that's enough from me for now. Please favourite, follow, and review. Have a great day. Peace Out :)
