KHARI
We rushed into the hospital to see Taylor and Dontell after calling different facilities we finally found out where they were. I spoke to the woman at the desk because Joshua was still out of it. At this moment, my mind was gone. I didn't know where the fuck Lyric ran off to, and this nigga Santana was messing up everything around me when shit was all good.
They wouldn't tell me anything because we weren't of blood relation to either one of them, but I wasn't tryna hear none of that. I began getting impatient and more furious as time went on.
"Where the fuckin docta at? I'm sick of speakin to y'all dumb asses man!" I spat turning around and going to the back, where the rooms were.
"Sir! You cannot go back there!"
"Security!"
A few security guards grabbed me by my shoulder and arms pinning them behind me as I still spewed out cursing words and attempted to break free from them.
"Get the fuck off me befo I shoot all 3 of y'all! At this point I swear ion care!"
"Aye man just tell me where my girl and best friend at! We don't live out here, we was out here just on vacation and all this bull-" I overhead Joshua explaining to somebody, I looked up and saw that it was the doctor while the men carried me away.
"My name is Dr.Washington, what was the name of your girlfriend sir?" The tall and dark skinned man with glasses and a white coat suddenly looked behind and directed his attention on me fighting with the guards and signaled for them to let me go. I mugged them as I walked away and stood in front of the Doctor along with Josh.
"Taylor Haynes."
He looked at the form on his clipboard, obviously looking for something. "And she supposedly was admitted in with a gentleman?"
"His last name was Broadnax" I spoke irritably. Something seemed to come to his mind and he told us to hold for a second while he consulted with a few of his peers.
While we waited, I looked around and began to notice how many people looked at us strangely and frightened. Fuck them.
"Alright, it seems as though Ms.Haynes arrived here separately, about half an hour ago actually. She's lost a lot of blood, but we're going to run some tests on her and make sure we are able to do everything to save her." Me and my cousin looked at each other both confused yet relieved.
"And what about Dontell? We need to know doc, we damn near his brothers."
He shook his head slowly, folding in his lips. "He was announced dead on arrival. We need you to identify the body since none of his family can be reached."
My head hung down and I closed my eyes. I felt myself getting angry all over again. I felt like I had failed him. It was my job to protect him, look after him, make sure he was good. How could I let this type of shit happen. My best friend was dead.
I heard more talking but I couldn't make out what anybody else was saying. I had already blacked out only staring at nothing in particular. I felt a hand, pulling me but I wouldn't move. Suddenly, I recognized the voice.
"Joshua, what's wrong with him!?"
I turned my head at the voice, realizing it was Lyric. Her eyes were puffy almost closed and her nose was red. She had tears in her eyes but I don't know if they were still from sadness or happiness because of the news Josh broke to her about Taylor.
She was hugging me, her arms wrapped tightly around my body and she constantly whispered I'm sorry into my chest.
The doctor led us to the room which contained the body. My feet carried me but I didn't feel like I was moving. Lyric constantly tried to talk to me or get my attention but I said nothing. When they pulled back the white material, I saw him. His face was bruised and swollen. Cuts plastered his face and neck. Marks were all over his chest. Blood was everywhere. He looked unrecognizable. Lyric shot her hand up covering her mouth and turned away quickly walking out of the room. Joshua just stared at the remains of our life long friend, frozen and appearing to be in disbelief. I took my quick glance and left out, walking slowly out of the hospital. The cool California air hit my face. I leaned against the side of the building, hands above me resting on my head for a moment. Trying to come back to my consciousness, then I broke. I screamed and yelled and bawled my eyes out. Punching at nothing in particular just filled with rage.
