The Devil's Debt

Guardian

I walk around the house pouring gasoline in every single room. When I get downstairs, gasoline rushing down the stairs, I pour it all over Dustin and Ross, before going to Dad's slumped over body. I look down at him as I pour gas over his body.

"In a different world, I would've been happy for you to be my father. Now all I want is for you to burn in Hell. I wish things were different for us. But it is what it is and neither of us can change that."

I pat him down and just as I thought, there's a lighter on him. I grab it and I open it, looking at the flame that burns in it as I walk through the lobby and outside, gas pouring on the stairs as I close the door behind me. The gas runs out, so I throw it next to me and I light the lighter once more, dropping it on the gasoline, watching as flames consume the inside, burning everything.

In a matter of minutes, the whole house is on fire, and a car pulls up and stops in front of the house. The window rolls down and I hear Ice yell out to me.

"Come get in!"

So, I walk to the car and I get in, putting on my seatbelt after I shut the door. I sit back as he begins to drive.

"Where are we going?" I ask.

"The hospital. The boys are waiting for us there. When we arrive, I'll leave with the boys and I'll leave the car with you since you don't have any transportation." he says back, keeping his eyes on the road.

"Thanks."

Then it goes quiet until suddenly he speaks again.

"You set that fire?"

"I had to. Just so I knew there was no coming back for him."

"I understand."

Then quiet again.

"Has anyone been to see him?"

"Yeah. The doctor came in about an hour ago and checked on him. He's uh... he's comatose. They don't know for how long so we'll just have to wait it out."

I sigh, sitting my head back on the seat, trying to fight back tears as I look out the window.

The rest of the ride is quiet and when we arrive at the hospital, Ice finds the boys and gets in the van.

"Goodnight, Isa. Just in case you're not coming home." Carter says.

"Goodnight boys. Thanks for everything."

"It's no problem, Is." Milo says. "We love you. Sorry this happened."

"It's.... I'll get through it. Thank you guys. What room is he in?"

"403." says Carter.

"Alright. Bye guys."

They pull off as I walk into the hospital. I walk up to the front desk and the woman behind it greets me.

"Hi, how can I help you?"

"I'm visiting my boyfriend here, my friends checked him in. My name is Isabella Bancroft. The patient's name is Kyzer Caruso, he's in room 403?"

"Yes, he is. You can go right on up."

"Thank you. Before I go, am I allowed to stay the night with him? He's comatose and I just... I just want to make sure he's okay tonight."

"Of course, ma'am."

"Thank you so much."

I walk to the elevator and I take it up to his floor. When I get there, I walk down to his room and I open the door slowly.

There he is.

He's lying in bed and his eyes are closed. He looks peaceful as he lies there.

I walk in and I stand over him, holding his hand in mine as his heart monitor beeps behind me. I lean down and I place a long kiss on his head. As I pull away, the doctor walks in.

"Oh. I didn't know he'd be having guests." she says, waking in and checking on his IV.

"His girlfriend." I say, rubbing his hand with my thumb.

"Would you like a menu? Supper's over in two hours." she offers.

"Uh, yeah. Thank you."

"I'm gonna go ahead and plug this tube and put another bag on his IV, then I'll get you your menu."

"Thanks."

She connects another bag to his IV and then leaves out and brings back a menu for me. She leaves and gives me a minute to decide on what I want, and when she comes back, I order a small alfredo plate.

When she leaves, I look over to Ky and I put my hand on his.

"I just want you to know.... that I love you. I'm always gonna be here by your side, I promise. I'll never leave, and I'll never give up on you. Ever." I say, tears pricking at my eyes.

"And I don't know how long this is gonna take, but just know that I'll be here, every step of the way. I promise you, I'll always be here for you. And I'll be waiting for the day you finally come back to me. I promise. And I'll try. I'll try to be who and what you need me to, whenever you need it. God, I'm probably rambling. But I just want you to know that I love you so much. So much."

I lean over him and I put my hand on the side of his face to rub his cheek and put my nose on his, kissing his head and nose.

After a couple minutes, maybe twenty or thirty, the nurse comes in and brings my food along with a drink and snacks that I ordered for the night.

I eat my food as I watch over Ky, then after I'm finished, I climb into his bed and I throw my leg over his hips, wrapping my arms around his waists. I kiss his chin, snuggling under him, and I try to get to sleep.

"I love you." I say.

But this time I don't get one back.

Tears begin to fall from my eyes as I try my hardest to get to sleep, not wanting to deal with any more tears for the night.