Dollface

Part 42

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How many men died back there; it was beyond me, despite everything I've been through in my entire life, even as the daughter of Mr. Gates himself, this was by far one of the most traumatic events I've ever had to experience.

S: FOR GOD'S SAKE JOHNNY! DRIVE FASTER!!
J: I'M GOING 100 MPH SIMON! IF THAT'S NOT FAST ENOUGH FOR YOU I RECOMMEND YOU DRIVE!!

We sped through the streets of New York. Everything was happening so fast I couldn't even comprehend what was happening. My breathing was still short and rapid due to the amount of running I had to do to escape the chaos behind us.

I could barely hear over the pounding of my heart in my ears, though Simon's angry panic was impossible to ignore, the hot blood and adrenaline coursing through my veins made my cheeks burn red, I was a completely sweaty mess.

I pull the fabric of my dress off my left leg, revealing the deep gash in my thigh. I was grazed by a bullet, just grazed, with my lip between my teeth, I wince at the stinging sensation as I cover it again.

S: I saw it.

Simon murmurs, dark eyes never leaving the road. As Johnny sped past the many cars and motorcycles, Simon gritted his jaw and finally looked at me.

S: This needs to be done now.

The last thing I wanted right now was people surrounding me and giving me all their attention; I just want to go home and treat it myself.

I: I'm fine. Listen, there are probably people chasing me right now, so you might as well just go home.

He shakes his head sternly, his eyes moving from my leg to my eyes.

S: We're going to the hospital, in terms of instincts, they'll think I'm hiding you again, they won't look in the most obvious places.

I sigh and throw my head against the headrest as I close my eyes. Even with so much adrenaline just coursing through my body, I was completely exhausted. I run my fingers through the sweaty roots of my hair to soothe my scalp, while Simon watched me worriedly, a hiss leaves my mouth as I adjust my seat to a more comfortable position.

S: Is it deep?
I: Yeah...I'm bleeding a lot.

Suddenly Johnny makes a sharp turn and I whimper and quickly grab my hip.

S: JOHNNY SEE SHE'S IN FUCKING PAIN!
J: Sorry, sorry!

Johnny spits and grips the steering wheel tighter.

J: We're almost there, it's literally around the corner.
S: We just need to get this sorted and then we can figure out how to proceed.

Simon looks back at the road as we finally arrive at the hospital, Johnny parks the car with a stop and screeching tires, throwing my body forward slightly, I whimper once more, causing him to turn around and give me an apologetic look.

J: Sorry.
I: It's okay.

Before I knew it, Simon was opening the door and helping me out of my seat. I lean against the car for a moment, squeezing my eyes shut as I try to keep my balance.

S: Are you okay? Can you stand?

My eyes flicker to his face, staring at him for a few seconds before I slowly nod.

S: Okay, let me help you.

With that, he grabs me by the waist and helps me through the entrance while Johnny follows us. Simon didn't ask for attention, instead we sneak into an empty hallway and bump into a nurse. Her brown eyes were exhausted and dull, much like mine, but I was just suffering from massive blood loss.