Flower Boy

Chapter 5

(Not so much intense gay, but just so you all dont report me there is slight mature scene in this chapter along with the next one)

"What happened?"

"W-well Brett did something in the food hall that embarrassed Aiden so he ran out and when we finally got to him, he collapsed onto the floor."

Aiden stirs in his sleep, the sound of voices pulling him out of his slumber. He squints at the bright over head lights as he tries to survey the room.

"Oh careful, careful." He looks to his side and sees Aunt Becky.

"Aunt Becky?" His groggy voice barely makes it out of his parched throat.

"Oh bring him some water John, please and thank you." She smiles at the blonde as he nods and leaves the room.

"What happened?" He places a hand on his forehead, a slight pain in the back of his head.

"You collapsed dear, do you still feel dizzy?"

"No-"

"Here." John returns and hands her the glass of water, she smiles and turns, passing it onto Aiden.

"Thanks." He takes a sip, relief floods his body as the dull feeling of a dried tongue fades away.

"Do you have a headache?" Aunt Becky takes the cup from his hands and sets it on a small oak side table near the bed, even their clinic room had fancy decor.

Aiden nods, looking down at the soft cloth under his hands. He looks around and sees Wendy, Brian, and John standing close by, he gives them a small smile before looking around the room once more.

"Aiden, why didn't you tell me you were getting picked on?" Her brows draw together, sadness in her eyes.

"I...I didn't want to be a burden and come complaining like a little-"

"Oh pish-posh! Aiden you could never be a burden to me, I love you and that's why I do what I do for you. You think I would let you live with me, go to this nice school, or even bake you sunflower seed cookies if I though you were a burden?!" Aunt Becky grabs onto his hand, her hands calloused from many years of hard work.

"N-no." He looks down, feeling the tears rise again.

"So why think that? I promised my sister I would always take care of you, I always promised I would never let you get hurt and here you are- in a bed unconscious because of my stupid actions in allowing you to come here-"

"T-thats not true! It's not your fault, it's my fault for letting that bastard get to me...if only I was strong."

"Oh but you are strong Aiden, you have your mother's vitality, and your father's drive." She places a hand on his cheek. "And you have both of their hearts in you."

By now both are crying, and Aidne reaches out and pulls her into a hug. They embrace each other, neither letting go even after Brian cleared his throat.

"I think it's time to let him rest Becky." Brian steps forward and places a hand on her shoulder.

"I suppose you are correct." She pulls back and smiles. "I'll see you this weekend okay, I will be calling every night though, so you better pick up or else I'll drive up here."

"Y-yes ma'am." Aiden giggles slightly and gives her one last hug. Soon after John and Wendy give him a hug before they have to leave.

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