After The Incident

Chapter 7

If it's in bold it's a POV. Sorry for the whole day delay! Had some homework that needed to be finished so I made this extra long!
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'Well, we'll be late to class. Come on! Ms. Cordova will be super angry.' Taylor grabbed Ashlyns hand and her face turned pink in shock of the instant happiness. Then they rushed to class, but Taylor's phone rang. They both stopped in the middle of the hallway.
'Wait let me take this.' Taylor looked at her phone, 'Hospital? —— Oh my god, Tyler.'
Taylor picked up the phone. 'Hello?' Her face expression quickly changed. 'What did you say?' 'Okay, I'll come over immediately.' Taylor hangs up the phone and starts running to the nearest exit.
Ashlyn catches up with Taylor asking, 'Where are you going?'
'I gotta get to the hospital, they called and said they needed me.' Taylor said, out of breath.
Ash said, 'And how will you get there?'
'On the way to the hospital, I'll stop at my house and grab my bike.' Taylor explained.
'Wait, I'll call my dad to pick us up. You'll get there faster if a car picks us up.' Ashlyn says and they both stop in the middle of the hallway.
'Okay, hurry. Call your dad.' Taylor hurried.
Ashlyn pulled out her phone and immediately called her father. Soon, her dad pulled up to the school explaining there was a emergency and they got to he hospital as quick as possible.

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Barging through the hospital doors that a nurse led them through after they successfully checked in at the front desk, they speed walk to the room Tyler is in, which has multiple doctors and nurses coming in and out of in a hurry. As they knocked on the door, a nurse spoke to them.
'We'd love for multiple visitors, but we only allow one at the moment. —— Taylor, I believe.' The nurse pointed at Taylor.
'Yes that's me.' Taylor said reassuring.
'Alright, come on in. We must discuss.' The nurse smiled.

Taylor sighed and walked in, signaling to Ashlyn to sit down and wait. She closed the door behind her and the nurse told her to take a seat next to Tyler, laying in the bed looking so defenseless. His heart monitor going slow, but good. Then shortly, the doctor walked in and shook hands with Taylor.
'Good afternoon. Taylor Hernandez?' The doctor said.
'Yes! I'm Tyler's sister. I've actually came multiple times to check on him on the visiting days.' Taylor spoke hesitantly.
'Where's your parents? I saw your mother when he was input into the hospital. Where has she gone?' The doctor questioned.
Taylor was hit with the personal questions. She didn't even know how to answer the question because there was no figured out answer. Where had her mother gone? Taylor stuttered trying to answer.
'I'm sorry, you'll answer those questions later. We need to discuss this matter now.' The doctor said.
Taylor nodded.
'Well, we've noticed some differences about Tyler that he had developed while in the coma. I'm sure from your other visits, another doctor has told you that around Tylers stomach has been very weak and it seems we have just figured out that he went into a coma because of internal bleeding. It was just diagnosed and he may not have much time. Usually a persons life can end if not treated within the next 6 hours. We have a surgery room ready for him and we must work on him immediately. We can negotiate the medical bills after. I'm sorry Ms. Hernandez.' The doctor told Taylor this sudden information and her heart sank. She thought. *Shit. Where would I get the money for the surgery? Mom isn't around—- No idea where she went. How am I this chill? I guess it's from that we pay after the surgery. Tyler.. gosh. How did we get into this mess. Okay Taylor. Just agree to the surgery and we'll figure everything out later.*  Taylor let out a big sigh.
'Okay. Let's do this. —— I can't let anything happen to my brother. Thank you.'

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'Ugh! Why is the wait so long! Dang Tyler, become worse later. I had an important game event to get to today!' Aiden groaned in the hospital waiting room.
'Hey! That was mean. Tyler can't handle it. He's literally in a coma.' Logan argued back.
'You're so defensive cuz he's literally your boyfriend.' Aiden snickered.
'Quit saying that! He's not here to defend himself.' Logan turned pink and readjusted his glasses.
'Oh my god. Literally can you guys shut up. We are in a hospital for crying out loud and you two are louder than the babies in the nursery.' Ashlyn moaned.
Ben chuckled and typed on his phone. 'Just sit quietly while we wait for Taylor to get back. She doesn't know we are all here right now and you'll ruin the surprise.'
'See! You're being too loud defending your lover. TBH I can see you two happening.' Aiden yelled louder, oblivious he was the one making everyone annoyed.
'Don't even start! I see you and Ashlyn getting all weird durning class and lunch lately. Laughing at videos. And also, you're the one who's ten times louder then me!' Logan yelled back.
'Damn! How many times do I have to tell you guys to shut up! And Logan, that never happened so.. AND! Aiden you just have to make your voice go up at least 20 more percent than the average level of talking.' Ashlyn slapped Aidens arm irritated but embarrassed.
'Okay I'll shut up.' Aiden smiled at Ashlyn.
Logan and Ash groaned.

Taylor walked out room 317, Tyler's room, and walked to the waiting room. She then stood there surprised the whole gang was sitting right in front of her.
'What? Why is everyone here? Ash where did your dad go?' Taylor questioned.
'He went down the hall to get snacks out the vending machine. He came back a couple minutes ago complaining that it was stuck, stole 3 bucks from me and went back.' Ashlyn complained.
Taylor chuckled.
'Well, thanks for coming gang! And I'm sorry for not excepting your apology Aiden. I now except your apology and realize what you did was a mistake. I'm sorry.' Taylor said, hopefully he would except her apology.
'No worries! I get where your coming from. Your apology is accepted.' Aiden smiled.
Taylor smiled back and sank into the seat next to Ben, while everyone else was lined up in the chairs next to him. Ben started typing on his phone then turned to Taylor and held up a small bouquet of flowers. 'Hey. These flowers are for Tyler, I thought he would need new flowers. They are kinda for you too, since your going though a tough time right now.' Ben looked down embarrassed while handing her the flowers.
'Aw! Thanks! I'll be sure to take these to Tyler. He'll love them. Thank you!' Taylor hugged Ben then got up to address something.
'Hey guys, I'm gunna bring these flowers to Tyler's room. So whenever Ashlyn's dad gets back, just head to the car and I'll be right out. Thanks guys. You are great friends.' Taylor waved bye and walked out the waiting room, turning a right corner to Tyler's room.

Ashlyn's dad came back with snacks and realized Taylor already came but left again. He groaned that he missed her to say something and everyone headed to the exit, to the car. At Tyler's hospital room Taylor took out the old flowers and threw them out, spilling out the old water and rinsing the vase. 

Taylor's POV:

Here's the new water for the vase, and here's the cute new flowers. I didn't know Ben had thought of me like that. I'm glad I have people like them who came when I needed them. They came to my house to cheer me up and I completely dissed them. I'm such a bad friend. I moved the curtain and placed the vase next to Tyler's hospital bed. Damn it. Why did this all happen to you? It should have been me Ty. I bent down to give him a small hug and a kiss on the forehead. Thanks Tyler for everything you've done for me. Your surgery will be soon done. Good luck! I walked out the room and saw nurses and surgeons getting ready for the operation, walking into his room and placing him on the bed. I watched him get taken to the room and wished him good luck.