My Everything

Chapter 19: Keep Away From my Buck

TW: Mention of a brain bleed!! If that makes you uncomfortable, please don't read this chapter. 

Eddie's POV:

I was still stuck in the waiting room, anxious for answers. Chimney stayed with me for a while before going back to Maddie and Jee-Yun. It has been about 2 hours since I have heard anything from anyone on Buck. I was really starting to get worried. I wanted to get up to ask about Buck, but it was like I was glued to the seat. Just as my eyes were starting to close, someone walked up to me. It was the doctor who had talked to me when they took Buck, although now there was another man with him. It looked like a nurse of sorts.

Doctor Wolke: Hello sir. You're the one with Evan Buckley, correct?

Eddie: Yes, I could feel my heart rate pick up as I stood up to meet the doctor and nurse. That would be me. I am Eddie Diaz.

Doctor Wolke: Alright Mr. Diaz, Does Evan have any family we can talk to?

Eddie: The only family he has is his sister, and she just got out of labor and is asleep. I am his boyfriend though.

Doctor Wolke: Alright so after Mr. Buckley's seizure we found that he was having a brain bleed. It was small and grew slowly which is why the signs didn't show themselves sooner. He got lucky, if you guys weren't here at the hospital he could've died. Do you know what could have caused this? Because even with his past experience, it was fixed and it's highly unlikely to reappear like this.

Eddie: I- uhm... nothing I can think of. He is a firefighter though so maybe an accident in the field he didn't report? I began to pace slightly as I let my mind replay the past few weeks in my head searching for anything.

Jerome: Hi I am Nurse Jerome. He goes to shake my hand. Sorry for not introducing myself when we walked up. But I just wanted to say that Evan is going to be okay. He is out of surgery and in a room. He will probably be asleep for a while, but you are welcome to go in and visit. I'll show you to his room. We can ask him what might have caused this when he is awake. 

Both Jerome and Doctor Wolke walked me down to his room. As we were walking, I sent Chimney a message to let him know what was going on and what room number Buck was in. I stop at the entrance of Buck's door, not so sure what to do. I hate seeing him like this, a vulnerable and emotionless state. Even after his leg surgery, he wasn't himself. He did have a smile, but it wasn't his bright, happy smile. It was dull, almost like he was putting on a fake mask. It breaks my heart every time.

I take a deep breath and walk into his room. There he was lying in that all too familiar hospital bed, sleeping away but something was off. His face was not the normal peaceful look I was used to. This time his face was full of discomfort, pain and terror. I felt ashamed of Buck being in that hospital bed. Not of him but of myself. This is all of my fault. I shook that thought to the furthest part of my brain and took a seat next to Buck's bed. I grabbed his hand in mine, interlocking our fingers. I took a glance at his face seeing it ease up a bit after taking his hand. I could feel a few tears threatening to fall. I held them back to the best of my abilities.

?: There was a small knock at the door. Hello?

Eddie: I immediately wiped my tears and let go of Buck's hand seeing his face stir. Uhm, Hello. Is there anything I can help you with?

?: I was here to see Buck. He points at the man I love sleeping away.

Eddie: This man seemed familiar. I- uhm... yeah. This is Evan Buckley. I move slightly in front of his bed not fully trusting this man.

?: You're Eddie, right? I believe we met before, I'm Jesse Bakers.

Eddie: Now I remember. I don't like the vibe this man gives off. Yes, I remember you now. I am sorry but Buck is currently resting. You shouldn't bother him.

Jesse Bakers: Oh, if I could please just have a moment with him... He begins walking towards Buck. Nuh uh, I stood in front of him blocking his way.

Eddie: I said he is resting and shouldn't be bothered right now. I cross my arms, giving him a glare.

Jesse let out a huff and tried to push past me once again. Okay now I am just becoming frustrated with him. I take a step-in front of him again, blocking him from Buck. Granted this man was taller, and probably stronger, than me but I was going to protect Buck with my life. I did not like the vibe this guy gave off. He gave off a vibe of mischief and trouble. Jesse began giving me a heated glare. "Get the fuck out of my way... NOW!" His voice was demanding, and I'll be honest this man was intimidating but I still held my ground. I shook my head no and watched as he balled up his fist and began to raise it. I prepared myself for the blow that was coming but it never came.

Instead, I heard a voice speak up. "Sir, you need to leave this room." The voice was familiar, and I turned to see Chimney standing there with a security guard in the door. Jesse gave up and walked out. He mumbled something under his breath, but it was too quiet for me to make out what he said.

Chimney: He ran up to me. Eddie what happened? Are you okay?

Eddie: That man came in here demanding to talk to Buck and wouldn't leave. I stood in his way to keep him reaching for Buck. He started to threaten me. And I am fine, you guys got here in time.

Security guard: We will make sure that man doesn't return. We will keep an eye on this room until further notice. I am grateful you didn't try to escalate the problem.

Eddie: No problem officer, and Chimney go see your baby. I'll let you know if Buck wakes up at all or if anything changes.

Chimney: Alright, but please keep me updated.

Eddie: I promise.

With that both men walked out of the room, closing the door slightly. I walk back over to Buck, and I put my hand on his cheek. I lean down and plant a kiss on his forehead before sitting back down. I moved closer to him and rested my hand on his shoulder, once again interlocking our hands together. That man Jesse filled my thoughts. I really did not like this man. His name did not ring a bell at all. After this first encounter, I went digging and that name never came up at all. He was sketchy and I didn't trust him or his brother Hamilton. It seemed like he wanted to hurt Buck. I will not let that happen. Stay away from my Buck Jesse and Hamilton. You're lucky I decided to not take a swing at your stupid face Jesse. You touch my Buck; you will be sorry. 

A/N: hey my lovelies. I am sorry for the short chapter; next chapter will be longer and will contain some drama!