Hey guys, sorry for the long wait. Instead of telling you about my life I'm just gonna cut right to the chase!
Chapter 16:
I sighed, tightening my grip on my coffee cup. I lifted my legs up onto the hospital chair, hugging them to my chest. It's been an hour since Sammy's operation. I looked at his limp body before me and shut my eyes, holding the hot liquid to my mouth. We were in a hospital room. There were 2 beds, but the other one was vacant.
I called Melanie already- totally freaked out. She started crying so she had to hand the phone over to Harry. He said they were kind of stuck and they'd probably be here by tomorrow morning. He apologized to me, telling me he was sorry for putting me through this. I of course said that it was no big deal but…this was definitely a big deal. Melanie tried everything but there was no way for them to be here.
Suddenly 2 hands crashed onto my shoulders, making my eyes slam open.
"Brandon" I said breathlessly, knowing who it was just by the feel of his hands.
I could hear he was panting, like he was just running. I think he was.
"Stella..." I stood up, putting my coffee on the table, then wrapping my arms around him
We stood there for at least a minute. He was silent. I couldn't help but feel a little awkward as he hugged me. It was a weird feeling coming from him- but I liked it.
He finally pulled apart, gripping my arms.
"How is he?" He asked tensely
It took me a second to find my voice after being in so much contact with Brandon.
"H..H…he's fine- I think. It was a lung problem. If I was just watching him a little bit more carefully, if I'd just known where that freaking inhaler was I'm sure I could have-"
He put his hands on my shoulders again, our eyes meeting.
"Thank you. Thank you, Stella, you did well" He said tenderly
"W..Well the doctor said he should wake up soon. Your parents aren't going to be able to come until tomorrow though" I said
He let go, walking over to Sammy. Sammy was hooked up to all these machines so he had to be very gentile. Brandon ruffled his hair.
"If you weren't there he probably would have died" He said bluntly
I cringed.
"Don't say things like that" I said
"I don't like saying it just as much as you don't like hearing it. If we'd lost him- I don't know what I'd do" He said
I nodded
"Were you running?" I asked, still hearing the panting in his voice
He nodded.
"I ran here from the train station, a cab would have taken too long" He said
"Did I…did I ruin your date with Mackenzie?" I asked
He shrugged.
"Doesn't matter" He said
I went to take a seat on one of the chairs. It was quiet again, the atmosphere kind of depressing. I started to examine my nails, trying to make the awkward situation a little less awkward, only to find that it made things even more awkward.
I need to say something, but what do I say? Gee, sorry for almost killing your little brother. Aughhh, you live with a guy for almost a year and you cant even start up a decent conversation? This is just sad.
I looked at my coffee cup.
"Do you want me to get you some coffee? It's really strong but I can ask if they have decaf-"
"Just so you know, it wasn't a date"
I paused.
Suddenly there's a party inside me! It wasn't a date! It wasn't a date! Woooooooo! I had to keep my poker face on though; I can't have him know that I'm happy.
"Oh" I said
I looked at him, and he smirked.
"You can smile you know" He said
I clenched my fist. No yelling in a hospital Stella, no yelling.
"Way to ruin a moment" I said
"What?" He asked
"You were doing great. You were being really nice, and then you just had to kill it" I said
"And here I thought I just made your day" He said
"Unbelievable" I said, lifting my legs up and laying my head down.
"What are you doing?" He asked
"Going to sleep. I just experienced the most overwhelming, most stressful 2 and a half hours of my life. Excuse me for wanting just a bit of sleep before my heart explodes" I said
He nodded, taking a seat next to me.
"Feel free, I'll take Sammy watch" He said
"Thank you" I turned over, uncomfortably resting my head on the arm of the chair. My back was to him.
Suddenly, I felt his arm wrap around me. My eyes shot open, but he didn't see them. I gulped, my heart beating fast. Yup, it'll definitely explode now.
"Put your head on my shoulder, you'll get a back ache if you sleep like that" He said
"N..no it's fine" I said
He turned my chin so my face was to him again.
"I'm not gonna do anything, I swear. Don't act so nervous around me" He said
I sat up.
"How couldn't I? I never know what to expect when it comes to you because sometimes you just do things out of no where" I said
"Like what?" He asked
"Let's see, you hug me out of no where, you say things out of no where…you kiss me out of no where" I said the last part a bit more quietly, turning red.
"Well, I promise you there will be none of that going on, especially," His thumb grazed my lips," No kissing" He said
I froze.
"F..fine" I said
I shakily put my head on his shoulder, shutting my eyes. It's very hard to fall asleep when your heart is beating so fast.
His arm slowly wrapped around my shoulder.
"I thought we said none of that" I mumbled, slowly drifting off.
"Your in college Stella, you've never had a guy put his arm around you?" He asked
I stayed silent
"Do you have any experience with men? At all?" he asked
I shrugged.
"Tomorrow was supposed to be my first date," I said, "but now I have to cancel on him" I said
"Then you'll just have to save your first date for me" He said
I gulped.
"You've already taken my first kiss, cant I give my first date to someone else?" I asked
"Just go to sleep Stella" He said
"But you didn't answer my question-"
"It's your own decision" He said simply
I decided that was probably my signal to shut up. I shut my eyes letting my exhaustion take over me. I slowly drifted off to sleep, enjoying the feel of Brandon's warmth on me. I don't know if I'll save my first date for Brandon…I really don't know.
Sammy's POV
My eyes opened very slightly. This is strange, this bed…it doesn't feel right. I tried to turn over, but I realized I was hooked up to some machines.
I was in the hospital!
Suddenly I remembered what had happened. I was sitting in my room trying to do my homework and then I was getting really short of breath. It wasn't until I was gasping for breath did I realize I was having an asthma attack. I tried to reach for my inhaler but I couldn't get it. Then Stella came in and ran toward me. That idiot couldn't find my damn inhaler! I could've died! She's so stupid. And yet…she's so nice to me. She gives me more attention then my own brother does. Of course Brandon is very busy though…
I was pretty tired, and kind of achy. My eyes scanned the room, but I didn't move my body. In the corner of the room I could see Brandon and Stella. Stella had her head on Brandon's shoulder and he had his arm around her. She was snoring really loud- typical. He was studying her face as if it were something interesting. He started running his fingers along her face, as if waiting to see a reaction. No reaction. He leaned down and placed a small kiss on her cheek.
Did he just? My eyes grew wide. What is he doing?! We don't affiliate with idiots like Stella! It's not what Sheilds do! I wanted to scream at him, but I couldn't find my voice.
He looked back at her face and again, no reaction. This girl is the heaviest sleeper in the world! There could be an earthquake and she'd sleep through it.
Suddenly, he put his hands under her and lifted her up, placing her across his lap. He lifted her chin and then put a soft kiss on her lips.
No! Not on the lips! Brandon snap out of it! Get the demon off your lap!
Brandon smirked, then went in for another kiss, this one a bit more…messy. I blushed, trying my hardest to look away.
"Just like the first time" Brandon said with a half smile
The first time? So this isn't the first time? What the hell! Why don't they tell me anything!?
I was expecting he was going to put her back on the chair but no, he just kept her there on his lap, shutting his own eyes. He started to drift off into sleep. I gulped. Brandon…you can't do that! You're ruining everything! Don't submit to Mom's view on you and Stella!
Now Stella will really replace me….
Stella's POV
I yawned stretching out my body. It was the next morning, I was sure of it. What I was not sure of is how the hell I ended up on Brandon's lap.
"Good morning"
I jumped out of his arms, landing on the floor.
"I...I…how did I get there?" I asked Brandon, who smirked
"I thought we said no funny business, what did you do?" I asked
"I didn't do anything. You climbed on me while you were sleeping. I tried to push you off but you wouldn't let me" He said
I blushed.
"I...I was sleeping. It doesn't mean anything! You just-" I said frantically
"No worries, this'll stay between you and me" He said with a wink
I nodded, looking away.
"And me"
Brandon and I looked toward Sammy.
"Sammy!" I cried
We ran toward Sammy. He was squinting from the sun.
I threw my arms around him
"Get off me- Brandon get her off me" Sammy said
Brandon gently pulled me away
"How are you feeling?" He asked
"Tired…am I okay? What did the doctor say?" Sammy asked
"You're fine. The doctor just said that you need to cool down, stay away from stressful things. He recommends you don't return to school for at least a week" I said
"A week! But I don't want to get behind!"
Sammy tried to sit up but Brandon pushed him down onto the bed.
"I'll teach you. You have to calm down" He said
Sammy nodded
"How are you here? Stella said you had a lot of homework to do" Sammy said
"I got the call and rushed down here" Brandon said
Sammy shrugged.
"Sorry" He said
"Oh come on Sam, you know we'll do anything for you" I said
"You couldn't find my inhaler" He said
"I'm sorry, I didn't do it on purpose! You must be really angry right now-"
"Forget it, just…thanks for taking care of me" He said looking away
I smiled.
"No problem" I said
"SAMMY!"
We all looked to the door and Melanie, Harry, and my Dad stormed in. Melanie shoved Brandon and I out of the way and gripped Sammy tightly.
"I'm sorry we couldn't get here earlier! Are you alright?! Did you cry at all?!" Melanie screamed
"The only one crying is you" Sammy said
"Quick, Brandon go get him something to eat" Melanie ordered
"I'm fine, Mom"
"Harry, go buy some flowers"
"I'm fine, Mom"
"Radius, go ask the doctor for some pain killers"
"I'm not in pain, Mom"
"Stella, go get Sammy some-"
"Mom!"
Sammy was in the hospital for another 2 days. Melanie was pretty much driving us all insane the whole time. When Sammy was discharged Brandon and I headed back to the college together. I had to call Casey and cancel our date. He sounded disappointed, which made me kind of happy. Casey really was a nice guy, who really treasured what I had to say. It's weird because I'm not used to that coming from Brandon; I kind of liked the feeling. I don't want to go all twilight on everyone, but I honestly can't choose who I like more. They're just…different. The way Brandon makes me feel, nobody gives me that sort of excitement. Nobody.
So kind of short, not much happened. But our story is just picking up. It was fun to write as if I were Sammy because even though he's a bit of a minor character he really is just a witness to everything that happens between Stella and Brandon. I'm really liking Sammy, I think he's cute. Even on the actual anime I always liked Sammy, or rather Yuuki as they call him. I'm planning for probably another 8-10 chapters, maybe more. I guess we'll see ;)
