The Pact

Chapter Fifteen: Since we were two

It was two-thirty in the morning and as I sat in the hospital waiting room, the severity of the situation still hasn't hit my alcohol ridden head.

In fact, I was still so far gone that I was repeatedly bobbing my head to the beat of Sean Kingston's "Fire Burning", ever since Bianca said, "somebody call 911."

There's only so much a traumatic situation can do when you've been drinking like a fish.

I sighed and turned to look at Madison who was asleep on Flynn's shoulder. He was cradling a cup of coffee, clearly lost in his thoughts. Except unlike me, he was actually thinking about his brother's well being and not what happened to Sean Kingston's career.

It's sad really. After that one song with Justin Bieber he kind of disappeared. Then he tried to make a comeback with that song with Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa, but poor guy never got a break.

"Chelsea," Aaron said, standing in front of me, his brow furrowed. "I brought you coffee."

I sighed yet again and grabbed the hot styrofoam cup, mumbling some type of thanks.

"Paxton Jennings?" A nurse called out.

We all looked up and waited for her to say something.

"You're all with him?"

"Yeah, I'm his oldest brother. How's he doing?" Aaron asked, stepping forward.

She froze slightly when Aaron spoke up, probably surprised by his good looks.

I narrowed my eyes at the nurse but she didn't seem to notice.

"Okay, your brother has suffered from alcohol poisoning but there appeared to be some marijuana laced with an unknown substance in his system. We need to run some tests before coming to a conclusion. He's still unconscious but he should be up soon. Are there any guardians that we should contact?"

Aaron shook his head. "He's eighteen and our parents are out of town."

She nodded her head, looking behind his shoulder at us.

"When can we see him?" Flynn asked.

"You can go in now. He's still asleep." He nodded his head and set his cup down.

"Can you stay with Madison?" Flynn asked me.

I was surprised he was asking me to stay, but I nodded my head and took his seat, making sure Madison's head wasn't in an odd position.

"Thanks Chels." Flynn said, pecking my cheek and turning to follow the nurse, rubbing his face.

Aaron turned around and shot me a reassuring smile, winking before following after Flynn and the nurse and disappearing down the hall.

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"Mmm," I groaned as I felt someone move.

"Shhh, it's me. Keep sleeping." I heard Aaron's familiar voice say softly in my ear.

I relaxed in his arms as I felt him carry me bridle style. I knew if I opened my eyes the light would wake me up even more so I kept them shut, furrowing closer into his chest as a shiver ran up my spine.

A few minutes later, I felt the cool leather of the seats in his car against my bare skin.

"Cold." I whined as he buckled me up, closing the door once I was safe.

I sighed and furrowed into the material he had placed over me, trying to let the sleep take over again.

"Relax baby, you'll be in bed soon." Aaron said as the car roared to life.