A Boy Named Jasper {Wattpad Featured Novel}

<Jasper> A Boy Who Has Someone to Count On

Chapter 19

<Jasper Coven>

The feeling of Callie's lips still lingers on my forehead. A smile plays on my lips as I keep my eyes closed. It's relaxing to just lay here, to have Callie's hand in mine and have her body so close to me. Her slow, steady breathing is calming and for once, I'm not plagued by worry or anxiety. I feel Callie turn, her hair brushing my shoulder softly as we continue to lay in the warm grass. I open my eyes and see the sun sinking in the sky, coloring the atmosphere in various shades of orange and yellow.

I run my fingers through the ends of Callie's silky hair as I continue to watch the sun disappear behind some evening clouds. Her eyes are still closed, but her pink lips are smiling, prompting me to continue on. I chuckle and let her hair run through my fingers again, the softness making me feel at peace. I look at Callie lying next to me, her eyelids fluttering like she's in the middle of dreaming; it's a beautifully distracting sight. I check my watch and, sadly, decide that it's time for me to get back to the hospital and my mom. I bite my lip and shake Callie gently. She sits up and rubs her eyes, looking slightly disoriented.

"Sorry, I need to go see my mama." I say awkwardly as I let go of her hand.

"No, no, of course." Callie replies as she checks the time on her phone. "I should probably get home anyway."

"I can drop you off on my way if you want."

"That'd be great." She smiles and picks up her backpack.

We stand up and walk back to my house, hand in hand. My truck is still parked in front of the house and the door is still closed which means my dad hasn't figured out how to break his restraints. I breathe a sigh of relief and unlock the truck, placing my guitar in the backseat while Callie hops into shotgun. I slip into the driver's seat and put my keys in the ignition. I begin driving down the long gravel road that leads to the front gates of the family property. I drive right through the gate and continue on our usual route back to her house. The ride is silent, but comfortable, despite the nagging feeling in my stomach.

"Callie,"

She turns towards me at the sound of her name, her look asking me to continue on.

"Would you come to the hospital with me? I understand if you can't, but I could really use some support right now..." My voice trails off as we come to a stop at the red light.

"I'd be happy to." She replies and suddenly it feels like a weight's been lifted off of my chest.

I smile to myself as I continue past the entrance to her neighborhood and head towards the Everington Memorial Hospital, a few miles outside the heart of the town. I pull into a parking space near the entrance and help Callie out before heading towards the automatic doors. I make my way to the front desk where Denise is seated, typing away on a computer.

"Hey, Denise." I say and tap my fingers on the marble counter of the desk. "Two visitors passes please."

"Who've you brought with you, darlin'?" She asks as she hands me the sign in sheet.

"This is Callie. Callie, this is Denise, a friend of my mom's." I introduce, allowing Callie to step forward.

"It's nice to meet you, ma'am." Callie says politely, a bright smile on her face.

"Glad to meet you too; I just wish it was on better terms." Denise sighs and hands us the visitors' stickers. "She's in the same place she was the last time you came, Jasper."

"Thanks." I wave and lead Callie towards the elevators.

We go up to the third floor and I walk down the familiar hallway to my mom's room. I knock and hear her mumble 'come in'. I open the door slowly and file into the room, Callie following close behind.