Worst In Me N.S.

Ch.20 May

AJ

So, it's been a few months since everything happened. Me getting sent home from tour. Aiden and I talking about me being with Noah. Getting diagnosed with SVT on top of my POTS.

I ended up having surgery and two weeks after surgery, I received a service dog named Kingsley and she's an American Staffordshire Terrier. She's been the goodest of girls, and she has helped me more than I ever thought she would.

She loves Taylor, Edith, and Carolyn. She's still iffy about Aiden but it's okay because she's warming up to him. She's only allowed to be friendly with them since I spend most of my time with them. But when I join the guys on tour, she'll have to learn to be nice to Noah and the rest of them. She's met them all over facetime but of course it's not in person.

Tonight, all of us as a group are going to see Bad Omens in Myrtle Beach. Noah has no idea I'm going with our friends. I had told him that I was going to have final exams when Taylor and I took ours early so we could enjoy this concert. I just hope nothing causes issues between Aiden and Noah.

Currently Taylor and I are getting ready. Aiden's mom is letting him take the SUV so all 5 of us can fit in the car comfortably. Aiden stayed true to his word and has shown real improvement after everything.

"You excited to see Noah again?" Taylor asks.

I chuckle.

"Is that even a question? It's been 3 months since I last saw him. I miss my man. Facetime can only do so much. Plus, I want him to meet Kingsley" I tell her.

Kingsley perks up at hearing her name and I smile. I give her pets and kisses.

"Where is she gonna go in the SUV?" Taylor asks.

She lifts her head up because she knows we're talking about her.

"Yes, we are talking about you babygirl" I say then giggle. "She'll be sitting in the trunk that way she still has access to me."

We finish packing when I receive a message from Aiden.

Aiden: Hey sweetheart. We are here. Carolyn and Edith both parked their cars at my house.

Me: Okay just a second. Make sure the trunk is clear for Kingsley please.

Aiden: Doing now.

We both grab our bags when I get hit with a wave of dizziness. Kingsley immediately tries to get me to sit.

"Hey Tay. Call Carolyn. Tell her we'll be down in a minute" I say.

I drop my bag and sink to the floor. I grab my chest, trying to breathe then my hand grazes my chest scar. I look up in hopes my vision will stop spinning but it doesn't.

Taylor calls Carolyn to let them know then comes to my side. Kingsley lays her head on my lap to pet her.

"Good girl" I say then slip into black.

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Aiden

Carolyn just got a call from saying AJ was having an episode. I didn't hesitate and run upstairs. I see her door is open and walk in. AJ is having soft convulsions on the ground with Taylor rubbing the back of her neck.

Kingsley looks up at me and slightly growls.

"It's okay Kings. It's just Aiden" Taylor says.

I go over to AJ and lay her down in my lap. I rub the back of her neck while Taylor checks her watch. I try to hold her shoulders while she jolts and jerks but it's no use.