Chapter 12
The doctors came rushing into the room, shouting and calling out to each other. Logan was shoved harshly against the wall, but he didn't care. All he could process was that Kendall was choking. Dying. Deteriorating. Kendall, as in his best friend since third grade Kendall.
Logan felt James's hands on his shoulder, whispering comforting words to him. But Logan couldn't understand what James was saying. All he could comprehend was that Kendall was dying.
"Logan? Logan, buddy, we have to leave. The doctors need space." Logan finally understood the chain of words coming out of James's mouth. He nodded, his shaking hands opening the door and quietly stepping out.
Logan felt like sobbing really hard. Either that or run somewhere and break a bunch of chairs and punch a hole in the wall. Kendall didn't deserve this. He didn't. Kendall was kind to his friends, family, everyone. He was responsible, somewhat smart, a genius in hockey, and a great leader. He didn't deserve the pain he was experiencing right now.
"Logie? Are you okay?" Logan heard someone's voice calling out to him. It sounded distant. Everything sounded distant. Logan's vision was even starting to blur…
In a few seconds, Logan felt himself falling. And then everything was black.
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"James? Is… is Logie gonna be okay?" Logan groaned quietly to himself when he woke, his head pounding and his whole body aching. He forced open his eyes, only to shut them again when he saw a blinding light.
"I don't know, buddy. But whatever happens, I'll protect you. No matter what, we'll always stick together, alright?"
"I think Logie's waking up, James! I just saw him open his eyes!"
"Carlos, I don't think- oh, you're right. Hey, Logan. How ya feeling, buddy?" James walked over to where Logan was laying on the couch in the waiting room, his eyes concerned and worried. Just like Kendall's were so many times before.
Logan rubbed his eyes tiredly, sitting up slowly. "What… did I faint?" He asked weakly.
James sighed. "Yeah. But you were only out for, like, an hour. You want some water?" Logan nodded gratefully. When James went to get the water, Carlos sat down hesitantly next to Logan.
"Logie?"
"Yeah, buddy?"
"The doctors haven't come out yet." Logan's heart beat faster. They were still in there? Even after an hour? There was something seriously wrong with Kendall, and Logan was scared to know what it was.
"I'm sure he'll be fine, Carlos. Don't worry. Kendall's strong. He's tough."
Carlos shook his head. "Logie… K-Kendall's not gonna be o-okay, is he?" Logan stared into Carlos's innocent brown eyes. Carlos didn't deserve this. Watching his best friend deteriorate and being able to do nothing. Carlos didn't deserve it. James didn't deserve it. He didn't deserve it. Kendall didn't deserve it.
Logan scoffed, making Carlos flinch. Of course they didn't deserve it. But it always seemed as though the bad things happened to the good people.
James came back with the water, which Logan drank down thirstily. "They're still in there?" Logan asked James quietly. James nodded, confirming Carlos's words. Logan sighed, putting his head in his hands.
"Oh Kendall…" Logan sighed. He was so worried about his blonde friend that he felt like he was going to throw up. His stomach churned, but he tried to ignore it. He didn't even answer Carlos's question, afraid of saying the answer out loud.
But Logan knew Kendall was not alright. There was at least something wrong, it might be something small, but something in Logan's head told him that it was something big.
Logan had always been pessimistic, but this time… he had a feeling that he was right.
"Logie? L-Logan?" Logan looked up when Carlos started pulling on his sleeve.
"What is it, Carlos?"
Carlos bit his lip. "I'm scared… what if K-Kendall's not okay?"
Logan sighed, putting his hand on Carlos's shoulder. "Aw, buddy, it's alright to be scared. We all are. But just remember, if anything happens, we'll stick together and it'll be alright. Got it?"
Carlos tried to smile back, but he just ended up looking down. "O-okay…" He whispered, blinking back his tears.
James sighed, watching Carlos with concerned eyes. He sat down beside Logan, not taking his gaze away from Carlos.
Just then, Logan heard a shuffling noise from his right. He looked up, and almost jumped up. It was the doctor. His face showed no expression, which only made Logan even more nervous.
"Is Kendall alright?" Logan asked, standing up so fast that he almost fell over. James and Carlos looked up too, and James widened his eyes when he saw the doctor.
The doctor walked up to them, his face still blank. "I believe I have some news for you guys. Kendall's seizure is over. It was caused by overflow of blood in his brain. He choked on his blood, boys. But he's alright. As in he's not suffering from a seizure anymore."
Logan nodded, in shock. Kendall choked on his blood? "Alright, so he's all good now? We can go see him?"
The doctor suddenly looked devastated. It scared Logan. "Uh, is everything a-alright?" Logan asked slowly.
"We ran some tests, boys… and we have some bad news." The doctor. Logan almost collapsed. Something was wrong… something was seriously wrong. He knew it, he knew it…
"What? What's wrong, doctor?" James asked. Carlos clung on to James's shirt, trembling with fear.
The doctor shook his head. "The concussion got too much for Kendall's brain. The blood damaged his brain so much that…" The doctor stopped, looking at the boys sympathetically.
"What? Please, just tell us… we need to know." Logan demanded weakly, his heart thumping loudly.
The doctor stared into Logan's eyes, obviously reaching the conclusion that Logan was the most intelligent in medical matters. "Kendall's been diagnosed with MR. I'm so sorry."
Logan felt like his world was going to be bombed by thousands of atomic bombs. His breath was caught short. This couldn't be happening… this was one of the worst things that could happen to Kendall. No, no, no…
Logan felt black coming into his vision, but he didn't faint. This couldn't be happening… No way. How could this happen to Kendall, to their leader? He didn't deserve this… no one did. Kendall Knight didn't deserve this… he'd never done anything wrong. He was one of the best people Logan knew.
"MR? Wh-what does that s-stand for?" James asked, his voice scared and nervous.
Somehow, Logan was able to reply though his jumbled brain and his blurry vision.
"Mental Retardation." That was when the bombs exploded.
A/N- Once again… SO SORRY ABOUT THE SLOW UPDATE! I've been so busy and stuff… and I can probably only update on weekends… maybe Tuesday or Wednesday… but not likely. Sorry bout that.
But anyways, did this chapter shock you so much that you totally forgot how mad you are at me for not updating for so long? I hope it did… I'm so sorry, Kendall, I'm so sorry for doing this to you.
The next chapter may break your heart… maybe. If I decide to make it sad. I still don't know what the next chapter's gonna be about. So yeah. Wish me good luck, folks. ;)
Peace, Love, and Giraffes,
Anonymous Skrtle
