Saving Felix (boyxboy)

Chapter Six

**Max's P.O.V.**

     I finally wake up around late afternoon. The house was silent so I thought nothing of the night before. I stumble to the kitchen, making my way to the fridge. I open it up and look inside there was nothing but milk, yogurt, and some leftovers from a few nights ago. I grab the milk carton and start to chug it. Only to find it spoiled. I spit out what was in my mouth all over the floor, dropping the carton then ran to the sink, throwing up the milk I just consumed carelessly.

     After a few stomach wrenching gags my belly was empty and still upset. I got a glass and drank some water. 'Mom must have been gone longer than I thought. And I know for a fact dad isn't coming back, and if he does, he's not allowed back.' I sigh and realize how alone I am. 'I wish I had parents that cared about each other. They both need to be happy.' I start to walk through the house running my fingers along the walls and thinking about everything. Up the stairs, to the hall, touching each door but not entering, back down the stairs, through the kitchen to the dining room, left rioting with no family dinners in what seems like years. I make my way to the bathroom.

     I open the door, then remember the night before when I see the blanket and dried blood on the floor with a little razor next to it. "How could have I forgotten?!" I yell into emptiness. I turn around and start yelling Felix's name through the house. I run back to the kitchen and look at the door. The door was unlocked and his shoes where gone. I start to feel a little panicked not knowing where he went.

     I go for a walk and make my way to the park. Which I didn't see him there. I head for the bridge he told me he wanted to jump off of or something like that. All my thoughts are jumbled and unclear, the only thing that was clear to me was finding Felix.

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     After a few hours of looking I had no lead or even a clue to where he ventured off to.

     I walk into Daryl's Diner and make my way to the bar counter. It was busy as normal around this time.

"Oh look who's here everyday at 5:30. Heh heh. What's up sweetie pie? Want your favorite?" Erica's voice sings out over the cheerful crowd as she walks over to me wiping her hands on her apron. "Oh? Why you look down darlin"

"A long story." I sigh looking at the red counter top.

"Daryl! Get Max his usual."

"Alright mom!" Daryl yells from the kitchen. Daryl is in his late thirties and working in the family business. His mother, Erica, took over this place when her father, Daryl, passed away at 73. She promised to keep it going and the restaurant in the family. Erica's son got her father's name, and he loves cooking and the restaurant so he promised to keep it as well. His youngest son, Daniel comes in on weekends and pretends to be a waiter, even though he's only 6, with his mom, Lola.

     Erica turns back to me "We can talk over dinner. My break starts soon anyways, and Lola will be here at 6 o'clock." as she says that Lola walks in. "Ooh goody you're here early!"

"That I am. How you doing, mom?" Lola says as she hugs Erica.

"Pretty good. Going on break to talk to max here." She points at me. "You and Monica seem to look as beautiful as ever." Erica rubs Lola's belly as she talks.

"Hello max, nice to see you again." I nod and smile. "And we are good, just Monica is kicking my butt. She keeps moving and is ready to see the world. And I'm ready to meet my angel and have her out." Lola laughs at her stomach. "Alright I'm off to work." She ruffles my hair and heads to the kitchen.

     Daryl walks out with my food giving it to me an Erica a coffee. "There you go ladies!" He laughs and walks away. Erica gets up and walks over to a corner booth and gestures me over. I go and sit. Then tell her everything that has happened. Starting with the bus incident.

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     "WOAH! That poor boy.. and you don't know where he is?" Erica says in awe.

"I don't, and I feel responsible.. I wanted to help but I let him get away." I start to tear up. I don't understand why I an getting so emotional over Felix. I figured I would help him then we could be friends. But I felt happy and warm inside when I was around him. 'What's happening to me?'

"Well I can understand why you feel responsible, you have your mother's fragile and sensitive heart." She grabs my hand to console me. "And you show some feelings for this fellow.."

"WHAT I DO NOT!" I get defensive. I stand up fast and put my back to her.

"Darlin, it's alright to like other men. No one here will judge you." She get ups and puts her hands on my shoulders.

"Just everyone at school with hate me like they do him." I fling her hands off me and storm out of the diner. I didn't expected anyone to follow me so I walk away slowly, kicking rocks as I go.

     I walk pass many houses, trees, and cars. Everything was still and empty. I sigh as I walk passed the hospital. 'The chances of finding him there was most likely slim to none.' Then I stop and think about it for a minute. I take one more deep breath before taking off across the street to the hospital emergency entrance.

     As I walk in I'm greeted by a older lady, looking ready to be done with the day. "Welcome. What's your emergency?" Her voice is low and really monotoned.

"Um. Yea. I'm max, looking for someone named Felix. Short. Brown hair."

"Yes, we have a Felix here. Last name?" She sounds slow and tired.

"Mendel. Felix Mendel. Is that him?!" I got excited and felt tears build up in my eyes.

"Yes that's him. But he came in a few hours ago and is not stable. What's your relation?"

'Shit.. I forgot that was a thing.. um. Brother..' "I'm his older brother."

"Okay his nurse will come and show you where to go." I nod and thank her repeatedly. She picks up a phone and pages some Alice. She walks in shortly after and smiles at me as the older woman explains everything. I smile and nod as she waves her hand ordering me to follow. I jog to catch up. We walk in silence as we make our way to the room.

     I pause before I walk in. "Is he awake?" She shakes her head. I gulp before I enter.

     As I walk in Felix was sleeping peacefully, he really needed it. "Is he going to be okay?" I asked as tears started to well up in my eyes again.

"Yes. He will be okay. I'm Alice by the way." She cheerful announces.

"Good, and I'm Max Lockhart.." I say as I look down at my hands.

"You okay?"

"Yea just a little panicked but really relieved that Felix is okay. I know what's going on with his life, and being here could really help him."

"You're his brother, right?"

"Actually no.. I'm a friend I think. I saved him from suicide yesterday and saved him from bleeding to death.. I feel responsible for him. He left my house without telling me and I looked everywhere for him.." I start to ramble and barely could keep everything straight. "I talked to Erica about everything and she said I was in love with Felix. But I'm straight. He's the gay one, not me!" Alice stopped me and hugged me because I started shaking and crying.

"Well he's okay and safe here. He won't be able to hurt himself. We put him on suicide watch. But can you tell me more on what's going on in his life?"

"I will but, he must not know I was here. He thinks he's a burden to me and wants to leave me alone. But I can't be without him. It's my mission to save Felix."

"Alright. And he won't know that you were here." We walked out of the to a office and I explained everything. All the way from day one to now.

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《Hey everyone! Sorry for the long  wait. Its finally summer so I'll have plenty of time to write more of this book.

In this chapter it is Max's point of view of what was happening as Felix was unconscious for a few days. Hope you enjoyed.》