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Chapter 4- Songs and Bad News

Claire's POV:

I went to my house really quick to pick up my guitar. It's been a while and I loved to mix tunes and things.

I set down my guitar before running to class. It was Medicine. Teaching everything you need to know about being a nurse.

When class was over I bought some tea before coming back in. I unlocked the door and Jeffrey was laying in bed. What? Did he go to class? I set down my stuff as I walked towards him.

"Psst.. Jeffrey wake up" I whispered. He groaned and looked at me. "Did you go to class?" I asked. His eyes shot open and jumped out of bed.

"Oh my god what time is it?" He yelled. I just stood there and laughed. "2:00" I scoffed. "Oh shoot I missed class" he complained. He went to the restroom but tripped over my guitar

"Oh my god I'm so sorry" I gasped.

"What's that?"

"It's my guitar. I just picked it up from my house" I said. "You play guitar?"

"Yup!" I smiled. I set my guitar aside as I started on my homework. It's not that much so I should finish in about 5 minutes. Piece of cake.

Jeffrey's POV:

I don't really care if I missed class. Glad I got sleep though.

I fixed my hair and headed out the door. I passed by Wendy's to get a burger because why not.

On my way back I heard a guitar play from the dorm. Then I realized it was Claire. She sounded amazing. I was able to make out the words of what she was singing. I took out my phone and remembered I left the door open. I slightly let it open and recorded her.

Sleep baby sleep
What are you waiting for?
The morning's on its way
You know it's only just a dream
Oh sleep baby sleep
I lie next to you
The beauty of this mess is that it brings me close to you
(Look up on YouTube "sleep baby sleep" it's by the broods - amazing song)

She honesty sounded amazing. I leaned in closer but tripped over my feet. She gasped and sat up. Knowing I had startled her. She put down her guitar and I saw her blush. She cleared her throat and put away her guitar. "Did you hear anything." She whispered. I just nodded. Claire groaned and plopped to the ground. "You sounded amazing" I laughed. She's so cute.

"I sound terrible NOOO.." She whined. I sat on my bed and put the recording I recorded of her as my alarm music. Then I set it for 11 in the morning.

"Play me something" I asked. "You don't have to sing if you don't want to" I said. She sighed and picked up her guitar. Claire started playing a really lovely tune. Then just humming along with it.

I really did like Claire. The most beautiful person I know. I can't stop loving her. But I don't know if she feels the same way anymore.

She finished and set down her guitar. I got up and hugged her tightly. I laid my head on her shoulder. "Jeffrey what's wrong" Claire asked. "Nothing" I said. "Then why are you smelling my hair and hugging me to death". She laughed. I let go and lifted her chin.

"I lov-" I was interrupted by Claire's phone ringing. Shit. I wasn't paying attention to her words until she sounded upset. "Oh my god is he okay?" She whispered.

"I'll be right over" then she hung up. "Yo what's going on?" I said. "My brother just got in a car accident and he's in the hospital. Badly injured so got to go" she cried. "I'll take you" I offered.

Claire's POV:

How did my brother get in a car accident? He never drinks. Never. I was shaking as we got closer to the hospital. Jeffrey then held my hand. I smiled but then looked down.

I ran in the hospital towards the assistant on the counter. "H-hello I'm here to see Jayden Ross. I'm his sister." I breathes heavily. "Alright but it is family only. Who is this young man?" She asked. I hesitated a bit. "My cousin" I said. She gave the nod of approval and I ran down the halls. I felt like I was in a movie. Just running down slow motion. I'm weird.

My mother came out of the room. I passed her and saw my brother. A tube stuck down his throat and stitches everywhere. How is this happening? He looks terrible what the hell. My life is complete shit. I plopped to the ground crying my eyes out. Who ever did this to him I'm kicking their ass.

Jeffrey picked me up and hugged me. Rubbing my back soothing me. "I can't take this" I sobbed. He kissed my cheek and laid his chin on the top of my head. To be honest that kiss felt..right. I looked up at him and stared into his amazing green eyes. It soothed me in a strange way.

I slipped out of his arms and went to my mom. "What happened?" I asked. She looked at me and pain was in her eyes. "Before he went into surgery he said that he was at a party and a girl put something in his juice. He passed out but then woke up feeling really bad. Then this happened while he was driving" she whispered.

I swear when I find out who that girl is I'm gonna cut her throat open.

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Hours had passed and I told Jeffrey to go back to the dorm. He insisted but I forced him.

My brother regained conscious but was told to rest. They sent all of us home for further examination.

It was 2 in the morning and I'm dreading for sleep. When I got into the dorm Jeffrey was sleeping on my bed. I smile and set down my stuff. I change into my pajamas and crawl next to him.

I snuggle next to him feeling his warmth as a my worries went away. Weird right?