𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏 (𝑇𝐵𝑃)

Chapter Fifteen

Finney's POV

I wake up to the sound of repetitive beeping, I slowly flutter my eyes open to see that I'm in a hospital. I was in an itchy hospital gown, covered with a blanket, My head propped up on two pillows. I hurt all over, but the pain was slightly dulled by what I assume is morphine. I looked around, but the room was empty. Not even ten seconds later, a nurse entered the room.

The nurse smiled. "Mr Blake. You're finally awake." He walked over to me and started taking my pulse. "Your heart is beating a little fast. How are you feeling?" He took his stethoscope off his shoulders and listened to my heart and lungs. "I have to go tell your doctor that you're awake. Is there anything I can get you before I leave?"

"Yes. Could you find my friend, Robin, could you get him for me?" I sit up slightly, wincing as I do so. "Robin Arellano is currently resting in his own room. How about we settle for giving you more pain meds?" The nurse looked very concerned for me and I can't blame him, I probably looked like I got dragged through hell and back.

"Yeah..." I trail off. "That'd be nice." The nurse adjusted the morphine drip. "I'll be back soon," He promised before leaving the room, leaving me alone again. 

I sigh, I close my eyes and lean back into the bed. When did I get here? The last thing I remember is dying- or almost dying in Robin's arms... I groan before rubbing my hands down my face. "You look like shit Finney." I immediately take my hands off of my face and look to my side to see-

Gwen.

I look at her shocked before tears start welling in my eyes. She rushes over from the doorway and into my arms. I hold her to my chest tightly as I cry into her shoulder, "Gwen! I-I thought I wouldn't see you again-" I stammered, holding her closer, afraid she might disappear if I let her go.

"I know Finney, I know." She whispers before pulling away slightly and I see her tear-stained cheeks, "But I'm here now." She smiles and I smile back. But then I look down, "Where is Aunt Claire?" I ask, looking back up.

"She's in Scotland for a business trip, she is on a plane to Denver right now, Suzie's mom dropped me off." She sighs before taking a seat in the chair next to my bed. "I saw some other boys from your summer camp, There's a blond one in the room down the hall and a black-haired one 2 rooms down."

My head perks up at this, "Yeah... the blond is Vance and the black-haired one is... Robin." I mumble at the end and look back down at my lap. I hear Gwen sigh, "Well, everyone is talking about what happened on the news." I snicker at that.

"I wonder who'll they'll cast to play me in the movie." I joke and Gwen scoffs before pushing my shoulder lightly. 

And then it went quiet again and Gwen's smile slowly dropped. "He's gone Finney, jail this time. They haven't decided for how long yet. His sister- the camp director is getting 6 years." She speaks up after a moment. I sigh, "Well I guess that's good..." I mumble. Gwen smiles weakly. 

I look up as the nurse walks in again, "Mr Blake, here is a glass of water to go with your pain medication." He sits them down on the desk, "Also, Mr. Arellano is asking to see you when you are ready." The nurse says before walking over to the door but before he leaves he turns to face Gwen, "Visiting hours finish up in a few minutes, you can come back tomorrow at 8 am." And then he leaves.

I look back over at Gwen and see her grab her bag before standing up, "I'll see you again tomorrow okay?" She asks, walking over and opening the door. I nod and smile and she leaves. Leaving me alone with my thoughts.

***

I sigh and lean my head back. It has been just about a week since I woke up, and I still haven't seen Robin yet.

Vance got out yesterday, Axel and Bruce dragged him to come to see me with the others. They all asked how I was doing and they all visited Robin too. But I haven't been allowed to leave yet. Although they did tell me that Robin was getting released soon.

Hospitals weren't associated with anything pleasant, that was for sure.

And now, here I am, lying in a hospital bed once again with my head aching and an IV in my arm.  I was bored out of my mind. Now that it was Friday evening, I had a hope that someone would come to pull me out of this daze I'd fallen into.

When the door opened, I looked up in a bored sort of way, expecting one of the doctors or nurses maybe even Gwen. I didn't expect Robin to walk in behind a nurse, and I automatically tried to sit up a little more, my face breaking into a grin.

"Hey, Finn," Robin said, and was immediately at my side, earning a wary look from the nurse before she checked the IV. She told me to make sure not to move too much and then walked out with another warning glance at Robin. Robin only scoffed after she'd left, taking a seat in the chair next to the bed and reaching for my IV-less hand. "How're you feeling?"

"Better," I breathe out, shrugging a little. My voice was scratchy, and I cleared my throat, glancing towards the pitcher of water on the table nearby. Robin took the hint, and picked up the cup sitting next to it, bringing it carefully to my hand so I could drink.

"Thanks," I sighed, putting the cup down when was done, Robin only nodded. "How are things with the police? Have they spoken to you yet?"

"No, not yet. They're supposed to speak to me tomorrow actually." Robin squeezed my hand gently, and I returned it, closing my eyes. I could deal with the hospital a little better if Robin was there. Robin seemed to notice my expression, though, and he frowned a little.

"You sure you're okay?"

I let my eyes flutter open again to meet Robin's worried gaze. "I'm okay... Don't like hospitals much," I admitted, and Robin's expression changed from confused to understanding.

"Oh. Makes sense." He rubbed his thumb over the back of my hand for a bit, and silence fell between us.

After a few minutes, I yawn, though I tried my best to muffle it. Robin instantly started to get up. "I should go, you're tired–"

"No!" I flushed even more as the word flung itself from my lips. "I mean... Don't. Please. I don't... I don't like to be alone in here. It's too quiet. Stay as long as you can... Please?"

Robin didn't hesitate to nod. "Okay. I won't leave you, Finn, don't worry." He smiled and took a seat on the bed instead of the chair, I shifted over to make room for him and I leaned my head on his shoulder, hands still clasped together.

"Hey, Finn?" He whispers and I perk my head up to look at him, "Yes Robin?" I say softly and he smiles, leaning his head on top of mine. "Yo también te amo." He looks down at me and I look up at him confused, "Robin, I still can't understand Spanish." I chuckle and he smiles wider, looking straight ahead.

"It means I love you too."

End.

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