I'm Your Cure (SMHG SEQUEL)

Chapter 19

Lauren's POV
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I followed out after Ashton as he headed across the parking lot.

"Ashton stop!" I yelled as he stopped and turned around, crossing his arms.

"What? Lauren what?" He said pissed beyond belief.

"Look, I know you're upset-" I started and he cut me off.

"Upset?! I'm not upset, I'm  pissed!"

"Look-" I started again.

"No, I mean I fly all this way, I stayed on the phone with and James for hours on end with shows the next day, I'm her boyfriend , and she doesn't even have the courtesy to say my name?! To be thankful I'm there?!" He ranted.

I had enough.

"Shut it! Ashton she doesn't remember you!" I yelled.

He stopped and stared at me for a moment.

"That's bullshit. If Luke asked you to do that and say all this then tell him to fuck off." He said seeming to be giving up.

"Ashton." I simply said looking at him.

"You're lying." He tried to fight back weakly.

I shook my head no.

"According to the doctor's she was sent back a good five years..She doesn't remember you, or Calum, or Michael. She doesn't remember meeting any of you guys. She thinks Luke is still her boyfriend..." I explained quietly.

"No...but I- I fought for her...He isn't...".He stuttered fighting back tears.

"I know, but she doesn't  know... we can't change  that just yet."

"I can sure as hell try."  He said walking past me heading back inside.

I stood there.

He was heartbroken.

He was mad.

And there was nothing I could say that would justify his feelings or make him feel better.

I walked slowly back inside knowing Ashton was already inside.

I walked down the halls until I found everyone in the waiting room, "did Ashton come through?" I asked.

They all looked at me, "No."

I sighed and sat down next to Stephen.

"How's he doing?" Calum asked.

"I'm not going to lie Calum, he's not doing good...he's   pissed, he's upset., he's hurt, he's heartbroken."

I looked at Luke, "So what else did the doctors say?"

"That I have to be affectionate as if we were still dating. That we can't bring up that she doesn't remember because that could lose her memories forever. But, we have to pretend as if nothing happened and key phrases and words can bring back certain memories." Luke said looking at the floor.

"W-wait..." I said thinking about what Ashton said.

"Oh my God...someone needs to go to Sam's room and get Ashton out now!" I said anxiously.

"What? Why?" Michael asked.

"He's going to tell her the only reason she said Luke's name is because she doesn't remember him, you need to get him now!"

Luke immediately after I stopped talking ran off towards Sam's room and left us all to wait.

Ashton's POV
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I walked into Sam's room and she smiled politely, "Hello."

"Hi..." I smiled back half heartedly.

"You must be one of Luke's friends." She smiled pushing a button that brought the bed up to let her sit up.

"Yeah...I'm his drummer." I said.

"That's cool. I've always loved music. Drums are really passionate even though they're kind of loud ." She rambled passionately.

I loved this side of her.

She could talk for hours about something she was passionate about.

It was as if she was whole again.

But I knew she wasn't.

"Yeah, aggressive yet  profound." I said reciting what she told me before.

She nodded, slowly, "Exactly."

I nodded, "You know, about you and Luke..." I started as of course Luke came through the door.

"Hey baby." She smiled at him.

Yeah, that killed me.

That's when my heart physically shattered.

"Ashton. I need to speak to you. Like now." He said urgently.

I clenched my teeth and nodded, "fine."

I walked out in the hall with him and he shut the door, "What the hell are you doing?".

"What?" I asked confused.

"You missed the whole doctor analysis, so let me explain it to you.I have to be affectionate as if we were still dating. We can't bring up that she doesn't remember because that could lose her memories forever. But, we have to pretend as if nothing happened and key phrases and words can bring back certain memories. And you almost lost her." He explains irritated.

"You have to be what?" I asked pissed clenching my fist.

"I have to be affectionate to her as if we were still dating so that her brain levels stay on track okay? It's not like having sex or making out of anything, just an occasional kiss or hug. It wasn't my choice."

"Oh I'm sure you must be so upset that you get to be affectionate to my girlfriend and your ex."

"Ashton you don't understand! I was more worried about what you would say than anyone else. You're my mate, I would never hurt you on purpose." He explained.

"I can't lose her..." I said sliding down the wall.

"I know...none of us can...but we'll bring her back. No matter what."

"I wish it was me." I said.

"I wish that I could wake up with amnesia, and forget about the stupid little things..." I said softly as tears finally spilled over and my heart broke a little more.