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Chapter 13

Chapter 13:

Lexi's POV

// INHALE THE FUTURE, EXHALE THE PAST. //

There must be someone who hates me, there must be someone who has something against me and they put in a word to god to make me suffer. Maybe mom drove her car into another car, maybe she killed herself because of me.

Anther sob breaks out of my mouth and I curl up farther into Zack's lap. He rubs my back and kisses my hair. The principal is talking, yet I can't hear him. I can't hear anybody, except my inner thoughts blaming me for what happened. Blaming me for my mother's death. Zack starts to stand up and he pulls my up with him. He pulls my into his arms and he's carrying me bridle style, with my head in his chest.

I inhale the scent of him and relax into his arms. Zack starts walking and I get the idea he had permission to take me to the hospital. He sets me down in the car and I hear a small click of the seat belt. He gets in the car and turns on the ignition. He rests he hand on my knee, while the other hand drives.

Let me say this. Longest car ride of my life.

Eventually I feel the car stop, so I look up and realize we have reached the hospital. I open the car door and step outside. The weight of my body comes crashing down and I'm tumbling to the ground. Footsteps pound towards me and I'm being lifted off the ground.

I hear a whooshing sound and I see the big front doors open before me. He puts me into a wheelchair, obviously afraid I'll collapse and he has to use his hands to do other things. He says my name to the lady and he wheels me into an elevator. Sounds pass by my ears but I pay no attention. All I can smell is the medicines, all I can hear are dying people, all I can see is guilt swirling my vision, all I can feel is emptiness.

"Lexi, baby please talk to me. You're scaring me." I can hear the sadness and worry dripping from his voice. I look up at him and he smiles sadly down at me, "I promise that we will be okay. I promise I will not leave your side through this. I love you." I choke up even more, tears spilling uncontrollably from my eyes.

"Okay. I love you too." I reply with a croaky voice. He pulls me into his chest and kisses the top of my head.

"Lexi... For uhm, Karen Whiticker." The nurse calls. Zack stands up out of his chair and I get up beside him. His hand laces with mine and I snap back into reality. Everything's stands still and I can feel everything. I need to see my mom. I look up at Zack and he gives me a small smile.

"Right this way, but he can't come since he's not immediate family." She states clutching the clip board to her chest.

"He's coming." I growl at her. Zack looks down at me eyebrows raised as if asking if I'm sure. I nod and the nurse doesn't budge.

"Only immediate family can visit." She rolls her eyes. She looks around 26 or older. She winks in his direction and Zack shifts uncomfortably. He wraps his arm around my waist and my eyes narrow at her.

"He's with me. Now take me to my mother." I snap at her. She's testing my patience right now.

She huffs and shrugs,"fine lets go then. What's your name?" She asks Zack.

"Zack..." He says slowly.

"Cute name for a cute guy. Are you free tomorrow night? I could pick you up at seven." She winks and kisses his cheek. Zack coughs and shoved her roughly towards the wall. She gasps,"what is your problem?! I'm hot and much more deserving than any other person in this world."

"I have a girlfriend." He says through gritted teeth.

"Then leave her for m-" She's only able to get that out before I launch myself at her. She screams and Zack pulls me off of her.

"Let go of me." I growl, "why did you let her kiss you?!" Zack looks at me with a mixture of guilt and shock.

"Lex you know I only have eyes for you. She just came at me before I had time to react or stop her." I shake my head and bury my head in his chest.

"Your mother's this way." She spat at us. I scoff and follow her.

My shoes squeak against the cool flooring as I try to drown out the thoughts in my head. She points to the door and leaves shoving my shoulder slightly, making me stumble towards Zack. He reaches out and I catch myself before falling into him.

I turn towards the white door in front of me.

"This is it." I mutter as I put my clammy palms on the cold, smooth surface of the handle.

"Do you want me to stay out here?" He asks quietly, as if he's afraid that he'll break me. I shake my head violently and push open the door.

My mom lays on the bed, hooked up to all these machines, her chest rising and falling slightly. A sob escapes my mouth and Zack wraps his arms around my shoulders to hold me up. A small smile forming on my lips. Zack helps me sit in the chair and I lean back, looking at my mom.

"I thought you were dead mommy. I felt so guilty... I thought you died and hearing my last words. I don't know what I would have done with myself. Mom I'm so grateful-." I choke back a sob,"that you're sill here so I can say that I'm sorry. I'm sorry I've been so rude, I know you just wanted the best for all of us. Don't worry... I'll eventually warm up to my little sibling." I smile. I hear Zack get up and he wraps his arms around my shoulders and kisses the top of my head.

"I'm proud of you Sugar Cube. So very proud of you." He muffles into my hair. I lean my head towards his chest and he brings over a chair to sit behind me, still holding me and kissing the top of my head.

"I love you." I whisper to him.

"I love you more Sugar Cube." He whispers back.

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Ahhhh! Updated on Easter! Just like I promised.

Hope you guys had a great EASTER!!! I sure did!

Hope you guys also enjoyed the chapter!!

Love you,

-Connie