!AUDREY'S POV!
I walked into my parents' room. It was dark and quiet when I entered. I shook my Mom gently. "Mom? Mom?" She turned over. "Yes? Audrey? Is that you?" "Yeah Mom." "What is it?" "Mom... I've had an accident..." Mom turned on the light and squinted. She looked at me, up and down. Then she finally noticed my hand. "Oh my God... What did you do?" "I uh... ran into something... and it fell over into the mirror... yeah." I nodded my head. "We need to get you to the hospital!" She turned to Dad and said with urgency in her voice "Tom! Tom... we need to go to the ER/ Audrey's had an accident." My Dad turned over and his eyes widened. My Dad walked over to me and took me and led me downstairs, to the car. My parents seemed to be able to speak to each other telepathically or something. My Dad helped me into the back seat of our van and he then he crawled behind the wheel. He waited, and we sat in silence for a few seconds, then he spoke "How did this happen?" I sat for a second, the pain was really starting to get to me "I ran into something, which fell into the mirror and the mirror shattered." My Dad didn't say anything. I was scared he wouldn't believe me. We sat in silence for the rest of the time until the van door swung open and Jake and Alyssa got in and went to the back seat. Mom's face was white and tired looking. She got in the passenger's seat and Dad started the car and swung out of the driveway. The rest of the way we drove in silence. When we got to the hospital, we walked in quickly and signed in. Since it was a Friday night, the place was crowded. We sat down while I was still holding a towel to my fist. After waiting for like an hour I was accepted into the back. Mom and Dad both went with me, while Jake and Alyssa stayed in the waiting room. When I went back there, they cleaned my hand up and we went into X-Ray . They found that my wrist was broken in 2 places and my index, middle, and ring finger were broken. This was in my right hand, and that was my writing hand. This would cause I problem with writing. They wrapped my arm up in a cast and then my parents went home for the night. I wish they had stayed. The hospital was pitch black at night and I have a night light in my room. I couldn't sleep all night. The pain was horrible. I finally went to sleep at like 6 in the morning and got about 2 hours of sleep. I had some regular clothes with me that Mom and Dad had brought over the night before when I went into the ER. I got dressed in those (with the help of a nurse because seeing as how I was unable to do anything with my right hand) I sat on the bed for while watching TV until 11:00 when Mom, Dad, and Alyssa came. Around 11:30 the Bakers came. I couldn't believe they brought all the Bakers there. They squeezed into the tiny room. And they were there to see me. After awhile of hugging and chatting the nurses squeezed into the room and said that I could go home. I was happy. I wanted to go home and lay down. The Bakers finally got into their bus-size van and went home while we left soon after. When I got home I went to my room. I checked the bathroom and the glass was cleaned up. The sun was pouring into my room, but I went and lay down on my bed. I picked up a book and started to read a bit, but I could feel myself dozing off. Then I heard someone knock on the door. Alyssa came in. "Hey... how are you?" "I'm ok... a little tired." I answered. "There's someone here for you." She said. "Ok." All of a sudden, Kevin appeared at my door.
!JAKE'S POV!
Audrey took a deep breath and went into her parents' room. Alyssa and I looked at each other, kind of shocked. I just held Alyssa and kept telling her everything was going to be ok. Pretty soon, Alyssa's mom came in and told Alyssa and I to go get in the car. We rushed down the stairs and hopped in the back seat. Audrey was sitting there in silence. I could see tears rolling down her face. I grabbed Alyssa's hand. She was crying too. We finally got to the hospital and we all rushed inside. We had to wait an hour or so before they finally took Audrey in. Her Mom and Dad went in with her, which left Alyssa and me alone... aside from the other 20 people in the waiting room. Alyssa was still crying, silently though, and we just sat there for an hour with my hand around her and her head on my shoulder. We saw Alyssa's parents come out and we straightened up. Her Mom looked pale and her Dad looked exhausted. Her Dad walked over to Alyssa and me and sighed. He told us that Audrey had broken her wrist in two places and broken 3 fingers. Alyssa's Mom and Dad hugged Alyssa. They told us that Audrey was going to have to stay over night. When we got in the van, we rode home in silence, yet again. Alyssa's parents dropped me off and Alyssa gave me a hug and kiss when her parents weren't looking. It made me feel a little bit better but I still felt bad. I watched Alyssa and her parents go down the street a bit and into their driveway. I walked up the stairs to go to my room, when I passed Sarah's room I heard crying.
!KEVIN'S POV!
After about thirty minutes of clearing my mind in the cold water, I got out and walked over to the shed and grabbed a towel. After I was good and dry, I went inside, changed, and tried to go to sleep. But when I tried to go to sleep, I kept remembering the look on Audrey's face. It was the look of pure hurt. I know that sounds... corny. But it was. And I was the reason for that. And I kept remembering when Jake and Alyssa both had the sudden look of horror on their face. What had happened? Did Audrey do something to herself? I needed to talk to her tomorrow... or Alyssa. Finally I drifted to sleep and didn't wake up until about one in the afternoon. I looked at the clock and realizing what time it was, I threw on some clothes, grabbed my skateboard, and skated off to Alyssa and Audrey's house. When I got there, I hesitated to go to the door. Nobody in that house liked me very much. But that didn't matter anymore. I needed to get things straight with Audrey. I walked up to the door and rang the doorbell. Alyssa answered the door. When she saw me, she looked at me in disgust. "Look Clark, you've caused enough trouble... I think you need to leave..." While she was starting to close the door on me I said, "Wait! I need to straighten things out with Audrey... and you!" She sighed and reluctantly let me in. She told me Audrey was in her room and she led me up the stairs to talk to Audrey. When I walked into her room I saw her in the bed with a cast on her wrist. I was shocked. I looked puzzled at Audrey. Alyssa spoke to Audrey "He came to talk to you Audrey. He wants to settle things, I guess. If there's any trouble just call me. Ok?" Audrey nodded her head. Alyssa then turned around and gave me a warning look and then left the room. I looked at back at Audrey but before I could ask her what happened, she spoke up, " I ran into something and broke my wrist in two places and 3 fingers." She knew exactly what my question, but she said it with disgust in her voice. She looked off out into the window. After a few moments of silence she finally spoke "So are you going to tell me why you came here?" " I came to straighten things out with you. I know I really hurt you. I just came to explain everything.", I stuttered. "I don't think you need to explain anything... I know exactly what's going on. You used me to get to Alyssa." She looked at me. "But I don't think you're plan worked very well..." " Audrey! I am so sorry for using you to get to Alyssa. I guess I was just jealous that she and Jake were together. I know it was wrong and I just want to apologize for It.", I said impatiently. "Whatever..." Audrey looked out the window again. I broke the silence. "Audrey... I don't feel comfortable talking to you in here... could we go somewhere else?" "Like where?" "I'm not going to tell you. Just come with me, so I can explain a few things." Audrey looked at me and I realized at that very moment all the beauty of Audrey. That sounds stupid... but it's true. Her hair was long and brown and... special looking. And her eyes were prettier than I remembered. I really wanted to explain to her what happened, but she wasn't letting me. "Look Kevin... I'll talk to you. Just not now... not today. Maybe tomorrow. Yeah, come back tomorrow. I just want to rest." "Ok..." I turned around and left her room. Right before I got all the way out of her room, I turned around and asked Audrey where Alyssa's room was. She pointed to the room across the hall and I knocked. Alyssa told me to come in and I opened the door and went in. She just looked at me for a few minutes and after a while, told me to take a seat. I sat next to her on her bed, took a deep breath, and began my explanation. She flipped through a magazine when I started. When I started talking though she closed it and threw it aside. "Look Alyssa... I never meant to hurt you. I never meant to hurt Audrey. I never meant to hurt Jake. And I never meant to hurt Sarah. You all were my best friends. Now I have none. I was just jealous because Jake got you and I didn't. I guess I still kind of am... but I'm over it now. And I want you guys to forgive me." " Kevin, I like you! Just not in that way. I guess I do forgive you, but I really think you should talk to Jake. He's pretty pissed. But the person I think you should talk to the most, is Audrey. But since you already did, I forgive you. Just promise me that no matter how jealous you are, don't hurt me, Jake, or Audrey like you did last night." she said understandingly. " Ok, but do you think he will listen to me?" I asked. " I don't know, but it is worth a try. He's your best friend and I really like him," she said. I felt my heart tighten when she said she liked Jake. But I knew that Jake liked her more then anything and that they would be happy. And all I wanted was for Alyssa to be happy. I would just have to find someone else. When I thought that thought, my mind flashed to Audrey. That scared me. I didn't want to love her; I wanted to keep loving Alyssa. She was perfect... nice, understanding, good-looking... but Audrey is her twin. I was so confused; so many things were rushing through my head. "Well, I'll talk to Jake later, but I got to go. I'll see you later." I got up and left Audrey and Alyssa's house.
!SARAH'S POV!
I woke up the next morning at around 11:00. It was a Saturday and while people in my family would usually sleep in. Everyone was up. Lorraine came over and told me we were going to have to go to the hospital because Audrey was there. That got me awake. I wondered what happened. Was Audrey all right? I got dressed in a hurry and flew downstairs bombarding my mom with questions. "What happened to Audrey? Is she dying? What's going on? How come you didn't wake me up?" "Whoa! Slow down Sarah Baker! Audrey's going to be ok. We just want to go visit her..." my mom said. I sighed with relief. " Well, what happened to her then?" I asked calmly. " She ran into something and broke her wrist in two places and three fingers" said Jake who was just passing by. I put my hands on my hips and asked him, " Well how would you know?" " I was kind of at her house when it happened." he said. It was hard to act like I had no idea what was going on, being as I followed him there. I didn't want Mom to know that I snuck out too. "Well why did she do that?" I questioned. " Why did she do what?" Jake asked with a confused look on his face. "I mean... how did she run into something that shattered a whole mirror. It must have been pretty big to shatter a WHOLE mirror. And from my memory I don't remember anything large in her bathroom at the time." This got Jake mad. "You know, you could be a little more sympathetic! One of your best friends is in the hospital and you're worried about what shattered the mirror?" he yelled at me. "You don't have to yell at me! I'm totally sympathetic!! It just seems kind of suspicious if she 'bumped into something and it shattered a mirror' Anyways... I think she's mad at me at the moment..." " Does it matter if she's mad at you or not? Does it matter what shattered the mirror? If you are so curious about it, ask Audrey because all Alyssa and I saw was her, a bloody fist, and a shattered mirror." Jake said calmly. Mom's head shot around "A bloody fist?" she said but was cut off by the twins coming downstairs. I walked over to Jake. "What do you mean bloody fist? Wait a second..." Things started to click. "How could she have broken her wrist and her fingers if she just ran into something?" "Shut up Sarah..." Jake rolled his eyes and walked away. Jake wouldn't admit it, but I knew what happened. Audrey punched the mirror. I don't know why, but I know she did. After I came to that conclusion I ran after Jake and explained what I thought happened. Then it hit me after I explained everything. Me and Audrey and Alyssa were really best friends. I knew what they did and what they were thinking and what they were about to say without talking to them or anything. This scared me. It was technically my fault Audrey punched the mirror and broke three of her fingers and her wrist in two places. I felt a tear slowly start to run down my cheek. I quickly brushed it away. I knew Jake could tell something was wrong, but before he could ask anything, Mom came in and told us to get in the car. I then felt bad for worrying about what happened instead of about Audrey. What kind of friend was I? Not a very good one... We drove to the hospital, but it wasn't a silent ride. All the kid's around me were screaming. But I just kept think about Audrey and Alyssa. The only other person in the van that was silent was Jake. After what seemed like forever, we arrived. My mom asked what room Audrey was in. After we got the number, all thirteen of us Bakers piled in the room along with Alyssa. Jake walked over to Alyssa who was sitting on the couch and sat next to her, putting his arm around her shoulders. Jake was a lucky guy to be with Alyssa. They were perfect for each other. I wish I was that lovable. At the moment I was friendless. But Audrey seemed ok with me. She smiled at everybody. I don't know. But we didn't spend very long there. We left home, after they said Audrey was allowed home. After I got home, some girls from my Lacrosse team (not exactly friends) asked if I wanted to go play some in the park. I agreed. I quickly changed and walked with them to the park. After about an hour of playing, I saw Kyle walking towards me. I told the girls that I would see them later. "Hey Kyle!" He seemed happy to see me. "Hey Sarah! You wanna hang out?" "Sure!" "You wanna play cards in your tree house?" I could never turn this down. "Sure! Let's go!" We walked together to my house and I threw my lacrosse stick in the yard. We went to the back and went up into the tree house. After about an hour of playing Go Fish and BS, we took a break. Kyle kept staring at me. "What is it?" Kyle started leaning forward and I knew what was going to happen. Then, it happened. He leaned in and kissed me. I was so happy I couldn't stop smiling.
!ALYSSA'S POV!
I sat down on the couch and put my head in my hands. After a few minutes, I heard the door creak open but I didn't have to lift my head up to know it was the Bakers. I felt someone sit down beside me and put their arm around my shoulders. I knew immediately it was Jake. I looked at him. Seeing him there comforted me. Everyone seemed so much different now. I hadn't seen all the Baker's in a long time. Charlie had come back from college for a break. And Nora was visiting Audrey, just for the heck of it. Jake smiled a weak smile and I just leaned my head against his shoulder. Gosh I love that kid. He was the only one, aside from Audrey, who could truly comfort me. Finally, the doctor came in and told us Audrey could go home. She seemed relieved to hear that. The Bakers left and I helped Audrey to the car. The whole way home Audrey and I were silent. When we got home Audrey went up to her room and I sat down on the couch. I started daydreaming but was woken up by the sound of the doorbell. I ran over to the door and opened it. It was none other then Kevin. "Look Clark, you've caused enough trouble... I think you need to leave..." I said and started to close the door. But before I could, Kevin grabbed it and said, "Wait! I need to straighten things out with Audrey... and you!" I led Kevin up to Audrey's room. She was drifting to sleep when I opened the door. I warned Kevin before I left the room and then I walked to my room, closing the door behind me. After about ten minutes, I heard a knock on my door. I said, " Come in" and much to my surprise it was Kevin. I started to flip through a magazine but stopped when Kevin started talking. " "Look Alyssa... I never meant to hurt you. I never meant to hurt Audrey. I never meant to hurt Jake. And I never meant to hurt Sarah. You all were my best friends. Now I have none. I was just jealous because Jake got you and I didn't. I guess I still kind of am... but I'm over it now. And I want you guys to forgive me." I really had no idea what to say to that, so I just said what was on my mind. I told him I forgave him but not to pull anything again. After that, Kevin left and I just sighed and fell asleep on my bed.
!JAKE'S POV!
Normally I would have stopped to see what was wrong with Sarah, but too many things were running through my head and I was too tired to do anything. I walked right past her room into mine. I had no problem going to sleep because it was four in the morning and I was exhausted. I awoke the next morning to my mom pounding on my door, telling me we were going to go to the emergency room to visit Audrey. I threw on some jeans, a t-shirt, and a beanie and rushed down the stairs. Sarah and I got into a fight over what to Audrey. She was concerned about what broke the mirror when she should have been concerned about Audrey. Before the argument could get any further, Mom loaded us in the van and we took off. Everyone was talkative the whole way there; Sarah and I were the only ones who were silent. When we got to the hospital we rushed in. My Mom found out where Audrey's room was and again we rushed there. When we got into the room, Alyssa was sitting on the couch silent and looking down. Audrey had on regular clothes and was smiling and looked happy to see us. Alyssa looked absolutely miserable so while everyone else was talking to Audrey I went over to Alyssa and sat next to her, hugging her close. She seemed to loosen up and breathe easier. I love to hold Alyssa. She's so warm and comforting. After about half an hour in Audrey's room, talking. The doctor came in and told Audrey she could go home. I gave Alyssa one last hug and me and the rest of the family got in the car and drove home. When we got home, I felt exhausted. Mentally and physically and emotionally. I wanted to go to sleep, but I didn't. I decided to go take a walk. I walked out of the house, down the street, and around the corner when I ran into Kevin. He looked pretty mellow, and...well...sad. "Hey Kevin..." I said in a semi-sour tone of voice. "What's... up?" I struggled to say it, but he did seem extremely sad. But I wasn't one to strike up a conversation with a former best friend .He looked up at me and his face got a little brighter. " Jake! I've been meaning to talk to you. I just came from Alyssa and Audrey's house and had a nice chat with Alyssa. She told me that I need to talk with you to explain everything." My stomach did a flip-flop when I heard he was at Alyssa's house. And he had a "nice chat"? What's that suppose to mean? This made me want to punch him right there on the spot, but then I calmed myself down. "What do you want to explain?" "Everything man. I was a jerk. I'm sorry for hurting Alyssa; I guess I was just jealous that u got her and not me. You r a VERY lucky man." He said. I couldn't believe the words coming out of Kevin's mouth. Never in his life has he apologized. He was the kind of person that hates to admit they were wrong. And right then, I wanted to hug him. But I kept myself from doing it. "Dude... it's ok. I totally forgive you. But don't do anything like that ever again. Are we cool?" " Yeah, but dude, I wasn't kidding when I said u were lucky, Alyssa really loves you. I mean do u know how lucky you are?" he said and I thought for a second. "You know what... you're right. I am lucky. And I'm lucky to have a friend that's cool with me having the girl he likes." "Just take good care of her, and don't let her get away. It'll be the biggest mistake of your puny life". Kevin replied smiling. I laughed. It felt like old times again. "Thanks dude." I felt the urge to hug him again, and this time I did. It was a... manly hug though. An old slap on the back. I knew what he said was true. I was the luckiest guy on this earth to have Alyssa and it would be the biggest mistake in my life. Kevin and I finished our walk and then went back to our houses.
!KEVIN'S POV!
I walked out of Alyssa and Audrey's house. I felt extremely upset now. What have I done? I've ruined everything there is to possibly ruin. I was walking down the sidewalk very slowly and sulkily when I ran into to Jake and we apologized. After that, I started to walk home. I felt like a better person or something. I started to think. I wanted to talk to Sarah. I walked to their house. I saw Sarah's head up in the window of her tree house. I made my way through the backyard and I climbed the ladder up the tree. When I popped my head through there, what I saw was not what I wanted to see. Sarah and Kyle were in a full-on make out session! Before I could think about it I blurted out, "Sarah! What are you doing?" She and Kyle looked at me and turned bright red. Kyle told us he had to go and ran out of there faster then I have ever seen him run before. I climbed the rest of the way up the ladder and sat down across from Sarah. " Listen Sarah, I need to give you an explanation." " Listen I am really sorry for asking you to do that and for getting Jake, Alyssa, and Audrey mad at you. I was a jerk." She glared at me in a sort of way. "That's true..." "Are you going to forgive me? Because I mean, I'm really sorry. I really am. I realize everything that I've done was stupid and jerkish." Sarah glared at me for a while and then all of a sudden out of nowhere, her attitude lightened. "Kevin, it's ok... I was the one who went along with the whole thing." I smiled and told her a quick goodbye. I climbed down the ladder and made it back to my house happy as ever.
!AUDREY'S POV!
For the rest of the day and night I slept. I had to keep my arm propped up on a pillow a lot of the time. Which is quite hard to do while you are sleeping. I woke up around 7:00 the next day since I had gotten so much sleep the day and night before. I threw on a pair of long, black jeans and a light blue happy bunny shirt (that said "Hi Loser.") I put on blue and black Etnies. It took me about half an hour to get all this stuff on, because I didn't have my most useful hand to help me. After I got ready, I didn't know quite what to do. When I went downstairs into the kitchen, Dad was drinking a mug of coffee and reading the newspaper. Mom was making pancakes. She hadn't made pancakes in a long time. When they saw me come in they both smiled. My Mom said in a happy tone. "Good morning Audrey! How are you doing?" "I'm doing fine." "Would you like some pancakes?" "Absolutely!" This felt weird. I hadn't wakened early enough in a long time to eat pancakes. After I ate breakfast, I went outside. I didn't know what for, but I just wanted to go walking. I started to walk down the street slowly. It was cloudy outside, and I could feel it was about to rain. As I was walking down the street, I ran into Kevin. "Hey Audrey... can we talk?" "Um, yeah... sure." Kevin looked down at my right arm and then took my left arm and led me to the lake. We sat on one of the benches by the lake. Kevin turned towards me. "Audrey, I wanted to apologize for everything I've ever done. For being rude to you. For using you and for ignoring you. For everything! I was just so jealous that Jake got Alyssa, that I never thought about anyone else's feelings. I don't know if you realized it Audrey... but you're a pretty girl--" I laughed for a second. "I'm not pretty..." I shook my head. "Yes you are... And you're really nice too." "Thanks Kevin... but before you continue, I've wanted to tell you this. Kevin, you really hurt my feelings. And I don't know if you knew this... but I really liked you. And I still do... "" Kevin's eyes lit up. "Audrey... I realized this when I've been thinking lately and... and...I think I like you too." My eyes widened. I couldn't believe my ears. "What? You're not using me again... are you?" "No, I'm not... I really do like you." Kevin then started to lean in and he kissed me. Right that second it started to rain.
!SARAH'S POV!
That " little kiss" turned into a make-out session. All of a sudden Kevin appeared and called out my name. Kyle and I pulled away from each other and Kyle ran out of the tree house. I was furious with Kevin. He couldn't have made it anymore embarrassing. I felt like punching him... and I should have. But he seemed so sad and sincere. And he wanted to explain everything and he was so sorry. I couldn't punch him after that. He apologized and I totally forgave him. He smiled, thanked me, and made his way down the ladder and ran to his house. I sighed and leaned my head against the wall. I needed to see Kyle again; if it was the last thing I did that day. I wanted to apologize to him about Kevin. But where would I find him? Where else... the park. I hopped down from the tree house and sprinted to the park to find Kyle sitting by the lake staring off into space. I ran up to him and sat next to him. "Hey Kyle... sorry about earlier. Kevin just really needed to talk to me about something." "Oh, that's cool." "Yeah..." "Listen Sarah... do you want to go somewhere to tomorrow?" "Go somewhere?" "Yeah, like a date..." WHOA! Did Kyle Darling just ask me out on a date!? I was so excited but I tried to act cool. "Oh yeah, sure. A movie?" "Yeah, totally! Is 5:00 ok?" "Yeah!" "Well I gotta go home, but I'll see you later." "Yeah, you too." Kyle leaned over and kissed me and then walked home. I just sat there for an hour or so but when it started to rain, I ran home and changed into dry clothes and plopped on my bed to think of Kyle.
!ALYSSA'S POV!
I didn't wake up until the next day at around 6:45. I walked downstairs and Mom was making pancakes. She never makes pancakes. Audrey came down and we all had breakfast. After I ate breakfast, I wanted to see Jake. And I mean badly. I decided I'd go to their house and wait I guess. I walked to their house and I didn't want to wait in the front yard, I'd look stupid. So I decided I'd go wait in their huge tree house. I climbed up into the tree house and waited. After about five minutes. I found myself asleep again. Jake and I hadn't seen each other for a long time. Well, just a day... but it felt like forever. Jake just kept his arms wrapped around my waste and kept looking into my eyes. I knew what was going to happen. I wrapped my arms around his neck and we started to kiss. It felt so good to be in his arms again. I sat down and Jake sat down next to me and we just sat there with his arms wrapped around me and me leaning against him for a long time. All of a sudden the door opened on the tree house and it was Jake's Dad! "Hey Ja--! WHOA! I'm sorry!!" His Dad covered his eyes and Jake let go of me. "No Dad... it's ok." " Are you sure cause I don't want to interrupt anything" Said Mr. Baker. " Oh no it's fine you weren't interrupting anything", I said embarrassed. Mr. Baker uncovered his eyes and told Jake it was time for dinner. Mr. Baker climbed down and went inside. Jake looked at me and told me he had to go eat. I smiled, gave him one last hug and kiss, and practically skipped home.