(Play Song, You are my sunshine by Jamey Johnson)
The thoughts of my mother and sister washed over me on the way to the hospital. Normally I hated anyone driving my car but I didn't even think twice when Apollo took my keys from me.
It was happening all over again I thought. It was like the morning I got to see Bianca bruised in a hospital bed only to hear the deafening sound of the heart monitor flat line. All I could see was red from the flipped car, as a kid, I didn't think anything of it that night but when the realization hit, it was all I could think about.
"Nico, I'm sure he's going to be fine. The doctors will have him up and back to normal soon enough, I'm sure of it," Apollo said trying to calm me down.
It didn't work very much but I did my best to nod and to think he was right. Will would be fine, he had to be.
The drive felt like hours instead of minutes, Apollo had even worst driving skills than Will but at least we technically didn't hit anything . . . just came close to it until it ran away in fear.
When we ran into the hospital Apollo guided us to the waiting area where I saw his mother and siblings waiting, just as nervous as I looked or felt like I looked.
I felt like throwing up seeing the white walls all over again. The smell of a hospital was something engraved into the back of my head forever.
I didn't really hear anything anyone was saying everything around me seemed like a big blur that was rushing past me.
Apollo talked with who I assumed to be the doctor as I waited with his mom and sisters. Lila was sleeping on Jessica's lap with her thumb in her mouth. Jessica looked tired but forced herself to stay awake.
"Good news, he is okay just some cuts and scratches however he did pass out so they are keeping him for the night to make sure he didn't hurt his head. Bad news, the truck is totaled and he will have to get a new one," Apollo said casually.
I felt the weight on my chest fade mostly away after hearing he was going to be okay. Naomi looked relieved as well.
I stayed in the waiting room with Lila and Jessica as Will's parents checked up on him. He was sleeping, so it wasn't like they could talk to him and he would answer back, but they wanted to be there when he woke up.
After a few hours, Naomi took the kids home for some sleep. Apollo said about going home and I gave him my keys and told him to get clothes for Will then comeback. To my surprise, he seemed to listen.
I managed to walk into Will's room. He was sleeping again which I was kinda grateful, I didn't want to talk. I knew I liked him but my mind thing the worst when I heard he was in a crash made me realize just how much I lik- loved him.
From what Naomi said he was awake for a few minutes before going back to sleep. The doctors said he should be cleared to leave today but I questioned how they knew considering he had been asleep nearly the whole time.
I held his hand as I rested my head on the edge of the bed waiting for him to wake up again. All I see was the flipped car of my mothers and not even knowing it was her car at first made me want to scream at myself or maybe if I made them stay home that night it wouldn't have ended that way.
I snapped back to reality when I felt Will's hand hold onto mine. I looked up and was met with his bright blue eyes. He looked tired and drugged up on something but other than that he seemed to be fine other than the few cuts.
"What happened?" he asked in a raspy voice. I explained most of what I knew to him and how he was in the hospital. He seemed more worried about his truck than anything else.
"And who are you?" he asked with a confused look. Oh gods, but I remembered Apollo saying that he was fine nothing major and I think losing your memory would be something major
Then I saw the stupid smirk on his face.
"You fucking bitch! I thought you were serious!" I yelled wanting to slap him. He only laughed at my panic state before sitting up in his bed.
"Come on Neek's I'd never forget you," he said with the stupid grin he always wore when I was around him. "If you weren't in a hospital and hurt I would slap that grin off your face," I muttered to him.
In honesty, I probably would and I'm pretty sure he knows that because after that he changed the subject.
"Where's my dad?" he asked curiously.
"Went home to get you some clothes and who knows what else he is doing."
I sat back in the chair still holding Will's warm hand. "How much do you want to bet he brings me a yellow shirt with my rainbow sweatpants?" he chuckled.
"Definitely," I said confidently. I hadn't known Apollo for that long but I felt almost sure that he would bring one of the gayest things Will owned that was also conveniently comfortable.
When I notified the doctor that Will was awake they did a few tests that I tuned out and Apollo returned soon after along with the bright clothes like Will and I bet he would have brought.
"Just take it easy for the next few days and you should be fine. No heavy lifting or anything too straining on your torso. We bandaged the cut however if you rip it you will need to come in for stitches."
Will nodded and quickly got dressed in his new clothes. "I'll get the car," Apollo said before disappearing down the halls.
I helped Will as he was signed out and ready to go back home.
"You know you'll have to give me sponge baths," he whispered as we walked out into the lobby area. I almost choked earning a few stares from the people around us.
"You're a dick, Solace," I whispered to him. "You love me and my dick," he laughed.
It was so tempting to just let him fall right then and there but I managed to get him to the car and into the front seat all the while ignoring his comments. Once he was in I crawled in the back on the driver's side and let Apollo drive home.
The drive was quiet, other than Apollo talking about the doctor he met on his way out and how they are going to 'hang out' later. I really didn't need details but Apollo happily gave them to us without hesitation.
When we were home I made Will some food because he refused anything from the hospital. It didn't take that long to made considering I just gave him leftovers and a glass of tea.
Apollo took a cab into the city to do who knows what.
I took a seat next to Will and we watched Netflix shows and even a movie. It was a perfect day to stay inside because of the rain. I was just glad to have Will by my side and okay.
