Thirteen.

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** i just wanted to add a trigger warning for sexual abuse.. if this affects any of you, please reach out to me. I am always here for all of you, never forget that ❤️

~ bryce pov

"Addison Rae Easterling?" I asked for the third time at the front desk, the worker at the front desk letting me know that they didn't have anyone in their system under that name. I looked at her confused, asking if I was at the right hospital before I remembered that Addison had sent me her room number.

"I have a patient under Rebecca Meyer in that room.." She said, confusing me even more. But I said yes, taking the visitor pass and taking my chances. Was there a chance that Addison had given a fake name? It would make sense as to why none of us were contacted.. but why would she choose to do that..

I walked to the room that Addison had given me, seeing her balled up in her bed, crying into her hands. I called for her, but it was as if she couldn't even hear me. As I walked closer to her, I put my arms around her in an attempt to try and comfort her but Addison jumped from my touch.

"Addi.. hey, it's me, I'm here!" I said, grabbing her attention so she could look up at me. As soon as she saw me, she jumped into my arms, crying into my chest. I held her in my arms, comforting her and trying to calm her down. Just seeing her this way broke me. What had happened these last few days..

I didn't dare ask though, she was clearly traumatized and I didn't want to bring that all up at once for her. I instead just laid in bed with her, rubbing her back as she gripped onto me tightly as if she never wanted to let go.

I brought my hand up to her hair, combing it as well before I brought her face up so I could now see her. I caressed her cheek before kissing her forehead. "So Rebecca Meyer, huh?" I asked with a slight smirk, wanting to keep the mood light. She blushed as she tried to hide her face from me but I didn't allow her. "I needed to hide.. and thankfully nobody here recognized me. I didn't need them calling my family or friends and worrying them." She said, but she still had us all so worried, she had no idea.

"Addison, you didn't need to do that. We were all worried sick.." I said, Addison frowning before she rested her head back on my chest. "I'm sorry.." she whispered but I shook my head, assuring her that she had nothing to apologize for. None of this was her fault. It was clear that something had happened to her these past few days.. but I couldn't bring myself to even think of what it could be. I never wanted to think about Addison being hurt or taken advantage of. That was my biggest fear, something happening to her.

As we laid, I wanted to explore the conversation more but we were interrupted by the nurse that walked in. "Oh, Bryce, you must be the boyfriend!! It is so nice to meet you!! Rebecca is lucky to have you!!" The nurse said, introducing herself as Priscilla, the lady I had spoken to earlier today.

I was surprised that she had labeled me as Addison's boyfriend though. As I looked down at Addi, her eyes pleaded with me to just go with it.. and of course I did. I stood up, still holding onto Addi's hand as Priscilla spoke to me. "I am so happy that you are here.. how about we speak for a bit in private though?" she asked, Addison looking worried, but I squeezed her hand to remind her that everything would be okay before I walked out.

I needed answers and it seemed like I wasn't going to be getting any from Addison at the moment. So I hoped the nurse at least knew what was going on. "Bryce.. I really am glad to see you here. Rebecca is hurting and she will be hurting for a long time to come. I don't know what she has told you yet but we want to provide you with the story we received, along with resources for you to help her once she is released." Even hearing her begin to speak scared me.. what terrible thing had Addison gone through.

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