different // j.b

Chapter 64

Elena's POV
It was probably late afternoon when I realized that Liam might be hungry.

"When was the last time you ate?" I asked.

"Uhh when my daddy got in da car." He said making me realize he was probably supper hungry.

I smiled and walked around until I found the hospital's cafeteria. I bought him whatever he wanted and he wanted cookies and milk. I laughed at how excited he got when I bought it for him.

"Thank you, yo-you are berrry nice!" He said smiling widely.

I played with my finger while he ate happily making me smile. He's such an adorable kid. Although I didn't like his fathers choice, I hated his mother's choices even more. I just hope she remembers eventually and takes care of him properly. Cause then he'll go into the foster care system and I didn't want that for him.

I turned my phone on to see 38 texts from Justin. I decided to text him back.

Elena: I'm hanging in there, it's a lot to explain right now. Continue touring, have fun. I can take care of myself as of right now.. Love you.

I sent and then turned my phone off again.

A nurse came up to me and I was thinking it was about Liam but I was wrong. It was about Cole.

"I'm sorry for your loss.." She said and those 5 words changed my whole attitude immensely.

"No.." I said looking at Liam and back at the nurse.

I gripped onto my phone tightly until my hand turned pale to stop myself from crying in front of Liam.

"Wh-what happ-end.. I thought his heart started beating again..?" I asked as my eyes started welling up but I held back the tears.

"We got to the scene too late, he already lost way too much blood. When we took him into surgery his head started bleeding and we weren't able to repair him. The surgery went well but he just never responded love.. He went brain dead.." She said causing me to finally let out my breath that I was holding in.

She grabbed my hand and then left. It couldn't be though.. Cole can't be dead.. He can't be. No..no..

"My dad kill your friend?" He said shocking me by how smart he was.

"Don't worry about it Li." I said giving him a little nickname.

Eventually it came to nighttime and I didn't have a reason to be at the hospital. The social worker would watch over Liam while I would go home.. yet home didn't feel like home anymore. Everyday I was going to remember Cole's death scenario. It was right across from my house. Plus it's the only way to get to my house..

"Will you come back?" Liam said.

"I don't know sweetie, I promise I'll try. But here is my number. You're a smart little boy, call me if you need anything. And don't lose it." I said giving him a big hug.

I literally dragged my feet all the way to the car. I sat in my car and just sat there not feeling a single thing. I looked at the bag of dirty clothes and just screamed in frustration. This was all too much.

I started the car and before I got home I parked my car at the liquor. It was late at night so there were hardly any cars. In general there weren't any. I walked straight into the middle of the street. I looked around to see that there were still a few shards of glass and light blood stains on the road that still needed to be cleaned. I was now on my knee's touching the ground as if it was Cole.

"I miss you already.. I'm sorry Cole.. I could save you." I said sobbing quietly holding my hand over my mouth and another on the ground.

"I'm sorry.." I mumbled as I saw a car coming. My vision was blurry but this car looked familiar..

"Elena what are you doing in the middle of the road?" Justin said running to me.

I looked at him shocked wondering how he was here and managed to do this considering his tour. Although I didn't care to ask him questions right now, I just hugged him and bawled my eyes out.

I don't remember what happened afterwards. I just remember feeling super weak and Justin carrying me bridal style. Next thing I knew I was in my bed. I just hoped that when I would wake up, that Justin was still there next to me.