Nick's p.o.v
Silence. Silence filled the air. The space between Miley and I continued to grow farther and farther. My body was full of fear. Fear for her. She still had not woken up yet and that scared the shit out of me.
"Nick," Miley's mother came rushing into the room with Billy right behind her.
"Hey," I said standing to my feet.
"The doctors told us what happened." Tish said giving me an embrace of which I returned.
"How are you feeling?" Billy asked before hugging me.
"Not well," I admitted.
"I saw Joe out in the lobby," Billy said.
"I called him and told him what happened. I didn't realize that he was here. I haven't left the room since I got here." I said looking back at Miley's body.
"I hope that she wakes up within the next few hours." Tish said walking over to her daughter. She had tears in her eyes and worry in her voice.
"Why don't you go see Joe and get some food. I will text you if anything happens." Billy suggested. I didn't want to leave Miley's side.
"I don't want to leave," I said looking back at Miley.
"Nick, you need food." Billy pushed.
"Alright," I sighed in defeat. I didn't want to argue with him mostly because he was right.
I walked out of the room after looking at Miley once more. I don't think I could even stomach food but I knew I needed to try or I would find myself in a hospital bed.
"Joe," I said walking into the waiting room.
"Hey man," Joe said jolting out of the chair. "The doctor told me what happened. How are you feeling?" He asked.
"Not good," I shook my head.
"I called Kevin and told him what happened. He and Danni are on their way." He said after giving me a hug. I honestly hate hugs. The only hug that I liked was Miley's but I wasn't going to complain, not now.
"Call them and tell them not to come. I will be okay." I said shaking my head.
"Look, I tried to tell them not to come but they know that you need them. We both know that. Not to mention Miley will need people rooting for her." Joe said.
"Fine," I shook my head in defeat. He was right but what really sold me was Miley. Miley needed friends and family around her.
"I called a few of Miley's friends and told them what happened. I didn't want them to find out through the media. They should be here soon." Joe said. I was surprised with how much Joe was helping me but I am grateful.
"Great," I sighed.
"Let's get some food." Joe said pulling me towards the elevator.
We were now currently sitting in the cafeteria and I was starring aimlessly at the bowl of soup that I wouldn't dare to eat.
"This is all my fault," I sighed.
"No, it's not." Joe shook his head. "It's the asshole who ran into her." Joe said. I know that he was trying to calm my nerves but I didn't want to hear any of it.
"I called her a few times. I even left her some voicemails. I thought she was standing me up. I planned a nice dinner for her. I lit candles and everything. She never showed. I got so pissed. I thought that it was her way of telling me that we were done." I sighed.
"That doesn't mean that you should blame yourself." Joe said trying to calm my nerves. I wasn't sure what to think right now but I blamed myself.
"I can't help it." I shrugged. I felt sick to my stomach.
"Calm down," said before encouraging me to take some deep breaths.
"I'm not sure this is helping." I shook my head. "I should leave," I sighed standing to my feet.
Joe followed behind me as I walked out of the cafeteria.
"Where are you going?" He asked before grabbing me and pulling me to look at him.
"She is better off without me. I should leave now before she wakes up." I said pushing him away.
"Don't you fucking dare leave her while she is unconscious. You would be throwing everything you built together away. Imagine how she would feel if she woke up with you gone!" Joe shouted at me.
"I'm nothing but poison." I shook my head as tears started to fall from my eyes.
"That's not true and you know it. This accident wasn't even your fault, none of it is your fault." Joe said as he shook me. "I have never seen you this upset before, man. If you don't calm down, you are going to give yourself a heart attack." Joe said taking a step back.
"I can't live without her." I said as the tears continued to fall.
"I know," Joe said shaking his head. "That's why you would be the stupidest fool in the world if you left her now. She needs you. She doesn't need anyone else but you. That girl loves you just as much as you love her. I know because I see the way you both look at each other. You are madly and passionately in love with one another." Joe smiled.
"I'm the biggest fool in the world," I smiled softly. "God, I can't believe I was even thinking about leaving her. I'm just scared out of my mind." I ran my hands roughly through my hair.
"Let's get you back up there," Joe said walking towards the elevator. "Try eating the rest of my sandwich." He gave me his sandwich. I bit into and began to chew hoping that my stomach would settle.
"I'll wait in the lobby for Kevin and Danni and anyone else that shows up. Text me if you need anything." Joe said patting my shoulder.
"Thanks," I nodded before walking back into Miley's room.
"Nick, I was just about to update everyone." The Doctor said as I walked into the room. I stood on the side of Miley's bed and held her hand in mine.
"We are hoping that she wakes up within the next three hours. We ran some test and cannot seem to pinpoint what the problem is. If the next three hours go by and she doesn't respond we will do some further tests. I have faith that she will wake up soon." The Doctor said looking at Miley.
"Is there any questions I might be able to answer?" He asked looking at the three of us.
"Okay, well if you do come up with any questions just have the nurse page me." He said before walking out of the room.
"It's a good sign that he is hopeful." Tish said looking at Billy and then me.
I sat in the chair next to Miley's bed and held her hand closely. I didn't know what to say or how to respond. I was full of fear. What if I never get the chance to put a ring on her finger? I felt someone squeeze my hand pulling me out of my fears.
