I'm Your Cure (SMHG SEQUEL)

Chapter 11

Ashton's POV
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Lauren was having a final get together before we all left.

Today was our last day...

I hated myself for knowing there was nothing I could do.

She's stable, she's got a steady heart rate, but she's still in a coma.

I've been in constant contact with nurses and doctor's, and they all say there isn't an estimated time when she'll wake up.

I visited her everyday, some days she looks better than others but she is beautiful either way.

Today, I came in at around 6 this morning and have to to leave in about 5 minutes.

It's noon now and I have a band practice at twelve- thirty so I figured I'd drive around for a bit to clear my head.

James walked in as I realized I was dozing off in the chair.

"Ashton have you slept at all?" He asked.

I shook my head no and rubbed my eyes.

"Why don't you get some sleep?"

"I have to leave in five minutes anyway, I'll get to band practice and then sleep for about ten to twenty minutes and then practice." I reasoned.

"Ash, we have your party tonight. You're going to have to be awake for that."

"I uh- okay...I'll talk to Luke and see if I can just sleep instead of practice. I know all my parts, I'll be okay for the show."

He nodded at my reasoning and sat down with a cup of coffee in his hands.

James almost never left and the idea of him being the only one here when she woke up really pissed me off.

We sat in silence as my phone alarm went off for me to leave.

I stood up and stretched, then afterwards placing a soft kiss on Sam's head.

James moved uncomfortably and I left.

I walk out of the hospital to see a group of fans waiting outside the doors.

Great.

I loved my fans with all my heart, but I was so tired and so desperate for Sam to get better that I didn't want to have to worry about being mobbed or someone else getting hurt.

It hasn't happened yet, but I worry about it in the back of my mind all the time.

"Hello." I said putting on a fake smile.

They all smiled and waved and acted polite.

"Is Sam doing better?" A girl who looked about 16 asked.

"In a sense...She's stable, she's got a steady heart rate, but she's still in a coma."

They all awed and did the sad head tilt as I did the 'it's okay' head-bob.

I took some pictures, recorded some videos, and signed some stuff as I told them I really needed to go.

They all make sad awe's and waved, "bye Ashton best of luck."

I smiled at their words of wishes and headed off to band practice.

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I walked in the door and everyone was already there.

"What the hell, did nobody tell me we were all getting here half an hour early?" I asked as I set my dufflebag down on the floor.

I've basically been living out of my car for the past week, so I figured now was the time to do laundry.

"Sorry mate, we were all just really bored so we got here early to play fifa."

I scoffed, "how can you guys even like that game? Like, why don't you just actually go outside and play soccer?"

They laughed, "yeah, like exercise is the right answer."

I smiled, "hey Luke can I talk to you for a bit while I do my laundry?"

He nodded and stood up as he walked away from Michael and Calum's game of fifa.

I put all my clothes in the washer as Luke spoke up, "what's up?"

"I'm so tired, I haven't slept in about a day, and I was just hoping for the sake of the party tonight I could sleep while you guys rehearse. I know all my stuff." I explained.

Luke nodded, "Yeah sure, that's fine. Is this party casual attire? Formal attire?"

I shrugged my shoulders, "it's Lauren, you can never really know for sure. Why don't you just text her and ask?"

Luke nodded and pulled put his phone while I walked over to the couch and almost immediately fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.

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"I choose..." She said and looked between us.

My heart raced, I knew this scene.

I knew I get picked...Why was I so nervous?

"Luke." She smiled.

World implodes.

Luke smiles big and pulls her into a tight hug.

"I love you so much, I'm so sorry for everything." He says to her.

She looks up at him smiling and responds, "I love you too."

They start to kiss and I feel myself stagger back, into a chair.

I look around confused and see I'm in the hospital and Sam is awake.

I go to stand up but am restrained by some unknown force.

"Sam?" I ask as she turns her face to me and is crying.

"Baby, what's wrong?" I ask feeling my heart beat fast.

"Don't call me that! I hate you!" She yells at me.

"Wha- I-" I stutter as she looks down at her life support plug and holds it tightly.

No.

"Sam, no, please. please....I can't lose you please." I beg trying my hardest to get up.

And with that she shakes her head, "Goodbye."

And that's when I woke up to Luke yelling at me.

"Ashton what the hell stop punching me!" He yells as I realize he's sitting on my chest.

So the unsubscribed immovable object was Luke's ass,

Great.

"What time is it?" I ask groggily.

"Party time." Michael smiles.