The one who stood out

Chapter 6 - Rumour has it and visits to Alex

Bethany's outfit (for the next day) ^^^^^

Bethany's point of view
As soon as Joshua's car left the driveway, I ran into my house and up to my bedroom. I cried and cried and cried. "Elissa is gonna have rumours everywhere, because Josh is gonna tell everyone!!" I cried. I took out the chocolates from under my bed, and started to eat them. I got up and got out of my formal wear, and got into my unicorn onzie, even though it was 2pm. I walked downstairs, to see my mom crying at the kitchen table, her face in her hands. "Is everything ok?" I asked worried.
"No Bethany, everything's not ok!" Mrs. Casper cried.
"Well, what's wrong?" I asked.
"It's your brother. He has a kidney infection and it's so bad, he could die!" Mrs. Casper balled.
"Where is he now?" I asked.
"He's in the hospital, getting tests done," Mrs. Casper explained.
I nodded my head, and got a apple juice box out of the fridge. I sipped on it slowly, watching my mom cry. I even shed a tear too.

The next day.....
It was now Monday. I called my school and told them I wouldn't be in today, because I wanted to see how my brother was. They understood completely. I got up out of my bed, and made my way downstairs, still in my pjs. I grabbed a purple mug and made myself some vanilla coffee. I slowly sipped on it as I scrolled through some pics. I got a text from Joshua.
Joshua: Why aren't you in school?
Bethany: my brother, remember. I told you last night!!
Joshua: Oh yeah! Uh, I have bad news!
Bethany: Oh god. What now?
Joshua: The word got out, Elissa has rumours that were getting married and she has pictures sent to EVERYONE in the school, of us kissing and stuff. It's not good!!
Bethany: Ugh!! Anyways, I gtg, ttyl
Joshua: K sweetie. Tell me how your brother is!
We said our goodbyes, and I finished my coffee. I placed my mug in the sink, and made my way up to my room to get ready.

I pick out a nice polka dotted top (and the rest of the outfit in the pic). I get dressed and do a casual makeup look, and wave my hair. I put on some brown booties on my feet, and grab a beige bag and my phone, and run downstairs. "Ready to go?" Mrs. Casper asked.
"Yep! I'll drive in my car," I suggest.
My mom nodded her head, as we go outside, and I drive off to the Children's Hospital to see Alex.

We arrive and tell the nurse what we're here for. She guides us to Alex's room, and he's hooked up to an IV and is watching the TV. "Mom! Bethany!" Alex cries. He zones on us.
"Hi baby. How are you feeling?" Mrs. Casper asked, tears running from her face.
"I'm still feeling pain, but I'm fine thanks!" Alex replied.
"I'm glad your ok Al!" I smiled and kissed his forehead.
After being there for an hour or so, sadly we had to go. I hated leaving him!! "Bye sis, and mom!" Alex cried. We both kissed him goodbye, and we made our way back home.

We got home, and I went straight to my room to text Joshua what happened. He felt bad for Alex, and so did I! The poor boy, 12 years old and in the hospital with a kidney infection, that he could die from! I just hope he'll make it, and not pass on!