Un-broken

Prologue - Alex

Alex POV

"IT'S MY LIFE, MOM. I CAN HANDLE MYSELF!!" I hear the loud yelling of my 19 year old brother followed by the thud of a door being slammed. He and my mom are arguing again. Although they argue a lot, this time seems a bit worse. I never quite understood how two people who love each other can fight so much. When I ask my brother about it, he replies, 'You'll understand when you're my age', as if I'm not only two years younger than him.

Moments later, Chris emerges from the hallway looking calm and collected, as if he had not been yelling at the top of his lungs seconds prior. "Alex. I'm going to the store to pick up some dessert. Wanna ride?" My older brother asks cooly as he dangles his keys in front of my face.

"Why so late? You're not supposed to be out past 10." I answer questioningly.

"I have to get out, Little Bro. I'm just so sick and tired of mom's nagging me all the time. I need a break." I look at him with one eyebrow raised, deciding whether or not I should tag along.

"Well, you coming or not?" he asks impatiently.

"Yeah. I'm coming." I respond. If for no better reason, to keep him out of trouble.

We quietly sneak out the front door of the house, hoping mom doesn't hear us. Once we get to his car, I climb into the passenger side and put on my seatbelt while Chris practically jumps into the driver's seat. In one quick motion, he slams the door shut, pulls his keys out of his pocket, jams them into the ignition, and we quickly head off. I really wish I knew what happened between Chris and my mom this time, but it'd probably be better not to ask right now.

The longer we drive, the faster we pick up pace. A nervousness seeps its way into my chest.

"Um....Chris? Maybe you should slow down a bit." I advise him.

"What is it, little bro? Are you scared?" Chris asks giving me a teasing grin.

"Of course not." I reply, failing to defend my dignity because of the slight quiver of my voice.

Chris laughs at me. "Trust me. Little bro. I got you." He says to me, gaining even more speed as we gp.

Attempting to keep a steady breath, I sit up straighter and grip my seat belt tightly. 'Almost there' I think to myself. The store is only one mile away and I can see more lights as we make our way further into the city. That's when it all ballistic. The last thing I remember seeing were two other headlights on the road across from our car before my brother swerved off the road, spinning out of control before slamming into a tree on the driver's side. I lurch forward in my seat unable to control myself. Then everything goes dark.

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I wake up to a steady beeping. Where am I? I don't have the strength to open my eyes. My head is pounding and I have a loud ringing in my ears. I hear two voices. I recognize one of them to be my mom. I can hear her voice thick with sorrow and can practically see the tears rolling down her rosy cheeks in my mind. I also hear another voice that I can't quite make out. My father? No. It can't be. He left us years ago. Suddenly, the harsh memory resurfaces. I was in a car accident. My brother was driving.

Mustering up every ounce of strength I have left, I open my eyes. I am in a white room, lying on a hospital bed. My mother must have heard me stir. She runs over to the bedside whilst saying my name repeatedly. I can now see her pale face and tear-stained cheeks as she leans over me, looking down into my eyes.

"Hey mom" I say weakly.

"Alex. Baby. Don't be scared. You'll be okay. Everything will be okay." She assures me. Her voice thick.

"Mom...where's Chris?" I ask.

Mom chokes on her tears. That was as much a confirmation as I needed. I can't think. I can't breathe. All I can do is stare at my mom's crying figure in front of me. I reach out my hand towards her and she takes it without a second thought. I give my mom's hand one final squeeze before letting the medicine take me under- an escape from this grim reality.

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Ahhhhh!!!! I know right?!?! Someone died already. But please don't hate me my little unicorns. This is all very necessary.

And for all you love nuts out there do not worry. The feels are building up already. I shall unleash them on paper soon and you can all feast on the them with your eyes and digest them in your hearts.

I'm not mental. I promise...

Anyways..I will update soon! Proofreading chapter 1 as of now. I can't wait! :)))

Love you all. I'll be back soon.

Bookworm23 OUT!!!!

.....that was so lame....