The Loverboy

Hospital

I drove quickly to the hospital, definitely speeding. Calum kept fussing at me to slow down, but I didn't care. I wanted to see Ashton, and I didn't care if I was breaking some stupid laws. I pulled into the parking lot. I was parked all crooked, but who cared anyways?

I ran into the hospital and ran up to the front desk where a tired looking lady looked up at me kindly. "I'm here to see Ashton Irwin." I said breathlessly. "Oh yes, sweetie." The lady said. "He's in an operation as of now, but you can take a seat in the waiting room" She pointed to a waiting area. I stood there and just stared at the cup of pens on her desk. "Do you need something, dear?" She asked. I noticed there was a line forming behind me. 

"Uh do you know what happened to him?" I asked nervously. "I'm sorry I don't" She answered with a sympathetic look on her face. "Oh okay. Never mind. Thank's anyways" I said, walking over to the waiting room. Calum followed behind me. 

"Rowan!" I heard a voice say. I looked over to see Michael and Luke sitting on an uncomfortable looking sofa, waving towards me. I ran over and sat on the couch in the middle of them. "W-where's Ash?" I stuttered. "He's having an operation, Ro." Michael said softly. I already knew that. "What happened to him?" I asked nervously. "He has a case of appendicitis, but he's doing just fine. He'll be out of surgery shortly and he'll be okay."
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​I found myself beginning to cry short sobs. I wanted to be strong for Ashton, but I was too startled and in shock. He was fine before I left, and that's what scared me the most. Coming home and not knowing what on earth was happening terrified me. ​​​​​​​​"Don't cry, Rowan." Luke said, rubbing my back. "Ashton will be alright. He's going to be out of surgery soon and we can go see him if you'd like." "I know I'm just a little scared right now." I sobbed. The makeup was running down my face, making me look like a zombie bride.
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​"Excuse me" a doctor said, looking at the four of us. ​​​​We all shot up from our seats and came over to him. "Are you here for Ashton Irwin?" He asked. We all nodded quickly. "H-h-how is h-he?" I asked, forcing myself to stop crying. "He is doing well. We went in and took out his appendix, and he's responding very well to the treatment. He is asleep right now." "That's good to hear." Calum said softly. "Would you like to see him?" The doctor asked. We all said yes in unison. He led us up to Ashton’s room and told us to wait outside while he checked on him.

*Ashton’s POV*

I have no idea what happened ever since they put me to sleep. It’s all kind of a big blur how this happened in the first place. I remember lying in bed groaning because of the sharp pain in my side. I needed to get some crap out of my system but I couldn’t. I called for Luke who decided that we should go to the hospital just to be safe. They checked me out and said that I had appendicitis and I would need surgery right away. That wasn’t exactly the best news I heard. They took me into an operating room a little while later and put me to sleep and here I am.

I woke up from my sleep by someone shaking my shoulder. “Ashton? Ashton?” I slowly blinked my eyes open to see the doctor. I looked around the hospital room, taking in my new surroundings. I was in a small hospital bed, and I was wearing a soft blue patient gown. My hair was messy, and I felt sort of gross and groggy. “Oh uh hi.” I said in a sleepy voice. “How are you feeling?” He asked. “I uh, I think I’m pretty good.” I said, still a little dazed from being knocked out. He wrote a few things down on a clipboard. “So, can you rate your pain on a scale of one to ten?” “I think maybe a two or three? Or maybe a four… I’m not sure.” I replied. “How are the stitches doing for you?” I looked down at my side. I could see the black threads through the patient gown a little. These, on the other hand stung a little. “Stings a little. Fine I guess.” I said, wishing to back to sleep.

“Are you up to having visitors? A few of your friends said they were here to see how you were doing.” The doctor informed me. “Uh sure that’s fine.” I said, perking up a little. “I will go get them.” He said, before leaving the room. In came Rowan, Cal, Luke, and Michael, looking very relieved to see me. “Ashton you’re alive!” Michael yelled, running towards me and giving me a big hug. “Whoa! Easy there mate!” I said laughing. It was so good to see these guys again. Luke and Calum sat down on the bed with me and were talking to me. I couldn’t help but notice that Rowan was leaning up against the wall looking all discontented. If I was allowed to get up and kiss her I would, but I have to stay in this tiny bed. Doctor’s orders.

I guess the other’s say me staring at her because Calum said “maybe we should give you two a moment.” He walked out, followed by the other two guys. Rowan looked amazing, even with smeared crying makeup. She was wearing converse and black skinny jeans with holes in the knees, and one of my All Time Low t-shirts she had made her own. “Hi” I whispered softly. Then, the waterworks started. She ran over to my bed and crawled into my arms and cried into my chest. “Why are you crying, dear?” I asked, worried. “I was so scared!” She bawled.

“It’s okay, baby. I’m fine. I’m good.” I said, wanting her to be happy. She wiped up her tears which made her eyeliner smear a bit, which was sort of cute. “I’m sorry, Ash. I was just a little worried about you.” She said, cuddling up to me. “Your hair is a mess” She giggled, trying to flatten it a little bit. We were interrupted by the doctor coming back in. “I’m sorry miss, but Ashton needs to rest up for a bit. You can come back tomorrow if you would like to.” The doctor told Rowan. She nodded and got up. “I’ll see you tomorrow.” She said, giving me a peck on the lips.

*Rowan’s POV*

I was glad to know that Ashton was feeling better. I felt so bad for him, still. I said goodbye and went down the hall, to see that Luke was waiting for me. “Hey, everything okay?” I asked, seeing he looked a little distressed. Who could blame him? He stopped walking and sighed loudly.

“Talk to me, Luke. Friends tell other friends what’s up.” I said to him. “Rowan, I’m not sure how to tell you this.” He said hesitantly. “Tell me what?” I asked, apprehensive and confused. “Rowan, please don’t freak out.” He said, taking my hands. “I’ve heard this one before.” I said jokingly.

“Rowan, ever since the beginning of this summer, I found myself falling for you. I think I’m in love with you. When you started to date Ashton, I got jealous and I overreacted.” He said extremely quickly. “I have no idea what to say, Luke.” I replied. I was shocked. Who would have known? “I’m sorry for being a jerk. And if things don’t work out between you and Ashton, I am right here. I hope you realize this. You’re my best friend, and all, so I hope you get it.”

I didn’t get it.

A/N-  So sorry I haven't written in so long!!!!!!! i have been super busy!!! when i went to do this chapter, i accidentally deleted it all so I had to start over gosh darn it. Hope you like it!!!!!!!!!!!!