BAPA One-Shots

Escalator

(Warning: swearing)

Bose's POV:

Chapa and I were on our very first date together at the movie theater inside the Swellview Mall. I was so happy when she said "yes" to my offer to take her out on the date. Of course, it was after Chapa and I admitted our feelings for each other, which made me even more happy.

Once the movie we're watching ends, we all get up and exit the movie theater. On the way out, I ask Chapa if we could grab something to eat at the food court. She likes the idea, saying that she's also hungry.

Chapa and I make our way over to the escalator going down, and we get on. Then, I get an idea.

Me: "Race you to the food court?"

Chapa: "Oh, it's on."

Me: *quickly* "Three, two, one, go!"

I quickly race down the escalator, and I hear Chapa jokingly complain behind me.

Chapa: "Heyyy, that's not fair."

Chapa's POV:

I start to run and catch up to him, and beat him to our destination, but when I tried, I couldn't move. I looked down and saw that my boot lace somehow got caught in the escalator. I tried pulling it out, but the escalator was putting up a flight. Eventually, I did get it free, but the force made me fall off the side of the escalator.

When I reached the bottom, I landed pretty hard on my right leg, which wasted no time starting to give me pain. It was already too much, and I couldn't move, so I did the next best thing.

Me: "BOSE, HELP ME, PLEASE!!"

Bose's POV:

I was nearly at the food court when I heard someone call my name. It sounded like Chapa. I turned around and followed her voice. I found her, and I was instantly shocked. I rushed over to her, and she tried to tell me what happened, but she looked too in pain. Not to mention, she was holding on to her right leg. I hope it isn't broken.

I kept myself together and told Chapa to take a few deep breaths with me. She tried to follow along, and eventually, she was calm. After that, she explained how she ended up like this. I was really worried, but I tried to stay strong for her.

Me: "I'll call for help."

I took my phone and dialed 911. Once they picked up, I explained the whole situation, and they said they would be there as soon as possible. I thanked them and hung up. I kneeled back down to where Chapa was and held her other hand.

Me: "Don't worry. They'll be here as soon as possible."

Chapa nods with tears coming down her face. I pulled her into a hug, and she wrapped her arms around me and started crying on my shoulder. A few minutes later, we hear distant sirens from outside the front entrance of the mall. We hear the doors open, and in came the paramedics. I stood up and begged them to help Chapa.

They calmly said that they will do everything they can, and they told me to stand aside. I was hesitant at first, but I really wanted Chapa out of this predicament, so I did what they said, and they got to work.

Later

(Still) Bose's POV:

The paramedics immobilized Chapa's right leg with a special splint and brought out on a stretcher to take her to the hospital. I begged for them to let me ride in the back of the ambulance with Chapa, and they allowed it. The whole ride, I was holding Chapa's hand, trying to hold back tears from seeing the condition she's in.

When we arrived at the hospital, the paramedics had to separate me from Chapa so that they could do their work. I was hoping to God that Chapa would be alright.

Later (again)

(Still) Bose's POV:

After waiting for quite some time in the waiting room, one of the doctors came up to me and told me that Chapa was gonna be fine, and I could see her now. I was so relieved to hear those words. I thanked the doctor and she showed me where Chapa was.

When I went in, I saw her with a cast on her leg. Guess she did break it after all. Chapa turns her head and sees me standing there. She smiles.

Chapa: "Hey..."

Me: "Hi... um, how are you doing?"

Chapa: "Well, my leg still hurts like a motherfucker, but other than that, I'll live."

Me: *slightly chuckles* "I'm glad."

I pull up a chair and sit by her.

Me: "So, uh... I was thinking that after your leg heals up completely, we could have a redo of our first date, cause I know it didn't go so well."

Chapa: "That's a good idea, but let's not go back to the mall for a while. I feel like I might be developing a fear of escalators now."

Me: "Makes sense, maybe we could have a picnic in the park instead."

Chapa smiles at the idea.

Chapa: "I'd like that."

Me: "I'll make sure your shoes are tied this time."

Chapa and I both laugh at that. Suddenly, my laughing somehow turns into tears. Chapa sees this, and pulls me into a hug. I climb into the bed and hug her back, all while I was crying my eyes out.

Chapa's POV:

Bose started crying, and when he did, it really worried me. I mean, I was crying after I fell down the escalator, but I've never seen Bose like this before. I could tell he was trying to be strong for me all that time, but I guess it ended up being too much for him.

Chapa: *softly* "Aw, Bose..."

While hugging him, I gently run my fingers through his hair to try and make him feel better, but I guess it wasn't working this time like it always did.

Bose: *through tears* "I'm so sorry."

Me: *softly* "For what?"

Bose: *sniffles* "It's all my fault. This wouldn't have happened if I didn't challenge you to race me to the food court. I should've been with you the whole time."

Me: *softly* "Bosey... look at me."

Bose raises his head up to do so, and I see his eyes glistening with tears. I did my best to make him feel better.

Me: *softly* "None of this was your fault, okay? You didn't cause any of this. If anything, I should've tied my lace beforehand, but my point is, don't blame yourself for any of this, and if you think that I hate you right now, I don't. I could never hate you for anything, ever. I love you, Bose, and nothing will ever change that."

While saying this, I cup the side of his face and gently wipe away any leftover tears. He smiles.

Bose: *sniffles* "Really?"

Me: "Really. I mean that."

Bose: "I love you, too."

Bose's POV:

Chapa smiles at me, and just like that, our lips come in contact with each other. I made sure to be careful and not somehow hurt Chapa's hand more than it already does. When we pull away, I lie back down and rest my head on her chest while she gently runs her fingers through my hair.

(Edit: I decided to change the plot to make it seem... less sad, and graphic)