After 2

Chapter 15

James pov

It's been a week since Michelle left and I'm bored out of my mind. I kind of left the group ever since we made up. I haven't had time for them and I don't plan on making time. It took me to long to realise that they aren't good people to be around.
I've been meaning to speak to Stephanie. She's my sister and we're family. I have to make things right.
I leave my room and as I'm walking towards the alleyway to the female dorm I hear a vaguely familiar voice so I follow the talking.
"Jamesy boy" I'm faced with Max
"What's up bro?" I say and we "bro hug"
"How's it been?" He asks.
"Oh you know, just chilled"
"Yo after that whole Michelle situation you were like the talk of the talk every guy wanted to be you"
My whole attitude changes.
"I'm not proud of my actions" I say stiffly
"It was wicked. She's a little annoying bitch anyway, the boys did you a favour" he scoffs. Michelle went on about how her and Max were so close and such good friends, whys he saying this? Rage builds up inside me.
"And what do you mean by that?" I saying clenching my fists. Max smiles fades as he notices my action.
"Remember last time we got into a fight about the bimbo, I beat your ass. And look who's not here to save you from humiliation" he smirks and I punch him square in the jaw.

Michelle's pov

"Eldon fuck off with that" I say sternly while backing into the headboard of my bed. He just smirks.
"Eldon I'm serious" I let out a small giggle.
"Okay fine, but can you help me clean the kitchen?"
I sign and roll my eyes before jumping off the bed.
"Thanks!" He shouts and throws the cake tin of flour in my face. I scream my head off and chase him down the hallway.
"Eldon you idiot!" I scream. He just laughs.
After 5 mins of me chasing him, I give up and take a seat on the bar stool in the kitchen.
"Good on Eldork" I Huff as he takes the seat opposite me. "You can clean my room now, BEFORE your mum comes home preferably"
He just laughs and I laugh with him. I instantly stop when my phone starts ringing and it's James' name on the screen. I forrow my eyebrows and Eldon looks angry.
"Don't answer it"
I haven't told him that James and I are friends and that I forgave him.
"He knows I'm on holiday, he wouldn't call unless it was serious" I say quietly.
"Don't answer" Eldon says but it's too late.
"Hello?" I stand up and walk to my room and shut the door.
"Hi, Michelle is this?" A female voice that I do not recognize speaks
"Yes, what's wrong? Who is this?"
"Hi love, my name's Janet Wilson. I have James here in hospital currently unconscious" my breath hitches in the back of my throat and questions run through my head .
"On his contacts it says you were the first to call, he's been in a serious fight and we suspect possible serious concussion and broken ribs. We would like it if you could get here as soon as possible if it's not a inconvenience"
"Oh my god. I'll be there in a hour. Thank you" I hang up and quickly throw all my things into my bag.
Eldon comes in. I'm in a frantic state.
"Where are you going?" He asks calmly "what did he want?"
"He's in hospital" I say, not slowing down.
"Why does this concern you?"
I remain quiet.
"Michelle" Eldon stops me and I avoid eye contact "You've not forgiven him have you?"
I look down. Eldon sighs loudly and shakes his head.
"Eldon, listen , I was done arguing , I was sick and tired of fighting all the time. It was just easier for me"
"Do you not realise what he did to you?"
"We've moved on. I'll never forget that happened but it was my decision and I don't care what anyone says "
I grab my bag and start walking to the door.
"Michelle, if you leave now you'll loose me forever"
I stop in my tracks with my hand on the door handle.
"I'll always love you Eldon, but I'm so sorry"
Tears threaten to spill over as I leave his house and get into my car.

I arrive at the hospital an hour later and run to the reception.
"I'm looking for a James ummm James he is umm" I say frantically
"Michelle?" A familiar voice says calmly. I look up and see a younger doctor standing in the door way. "I'm Janet I believe I know who you are looking for, come with me"
I quickly catch up to her. A million questions running through my brain but I remain silent.
"He woke up a half hour ago but is still quite tired and lethargic" she tells me. I simply nod and step into his room. I see him sleeping on the bed. A restless look sits on his face. A sigh of relief washes over me. I pull up a chair next to his bed and sit down. Finally I take in his injuries. Bruised and swollen cheek bone. Gash across his lip.
My poor boy.
Tears prick the corners on my eyes, I try to blink them away. I hate seeing him I'm this state. It kills me inside.
I lay my head on his stomach and close my eyes.

James pov

I feel a slight pressure on my stomach, making it even harder for me to breath. I open my eyes and see Michelle laying on me. I smile to myself. Her eyes flutter open and when we make eye contact she smiles. I force a smile ever though it hurts a lot.
"Hey" I say quietly
"Hi" she says barely audible and smiles pityingly. It looks like she's about to cry.

We sit and talk for about an hour. I explain everything max said about her to her. She is filled with anger and sadness.
"I thought he was my friend" she says.
"I'm sorry" I say
"Why exactly did you end up in a rumble In the alleyway though?"
"I was on my way to see Stephanie and I heard him, my nosey side got the better of me I guess"
"I still don't get why you ended up like this" she's says quietly and looks down. I lift her chin up so we're making eye contact.
"Michelle, No matter what happens between us, I'll always be there to defend you"