Double life

Chapter 35

Chapter 35

Skylar's POV

' Miss Callaway...,' The doctor said. I didn't even hear him come out of my brother's room. I was too deep in conversation with Connor. His idea to stop all the lies is pretty good. I'll just keep the aspects that helped define me and throw away all the stolen and fake ones. My persona will stay the same but I'll just make some adjustments. Like my fear to be weak, that will never change but maybe I should try to talk about my feelings once in a while. Maybe with Connor if we keep this up. But I won't be the vulnerable nerd anymore. I will keep my grades up but people can shove it if they think I will keep quiet and be invisible. It's finally time to show them who the real me is.

' Yes, is he okayy ??' I asked the Doctor. I didn't like his face, I couldn't really see his emotions. Like he's made of stone. I just hope everything's okay.

' We pulled him out of his induced coma. He is going to need psychological help because he refuses to speak to us. We would also like to talk to you about what happened because we think he's going to post traumatic stress. Aside from his mind, he will be okay. He just needs to eat gradually more to keep up his weight and he will be fine. I would also suggest a 3 month check up.' He said all in one breath. And I could finally catch it.

' Okay, but can we talk later or something because right now is not really the time. We would just like to get home with him. When will he be released? ' I was glad Connor too the lead because I don't know if I wold be able to speak. I felt the lump in my throat enlarging and the rim of my eyes was getting moist. Not of sadness, not at all. Relief.

' That's hard to say because once he's fully awake and with us we'll have to run some tests and we'll still have to coordinate his weight. ' I just want him to come home again, cuddle by the fire place and watch TV. I want to work on cars with him and hate him because he thinks I can't do it. Why does everything have to be so complicated.

' I recommend that you reunite with your brother right now and then go home to eat and clean yourself up. He will stay here for a few more days and we'll let you know when he can leave. ' He said already walking away from us.

' He's right, we can go to your place and get everything ready for his arrival ? ' Connor asked me. His hands around my soothed my upcoming emotions, as if I couldn't handle all the new things in my life. Which is probably true. Too many changes in a way to short period of time.

' Fine, we can go home for a few minutes, just to eat and change. Promise we'll come back after that? ' I asked putting up my best and advanced puppy eyes. I didn't really want to leave Derek alone but I guess a shower wouldn't hurt...

' Of course. ' Connor said giving me a kiss on my forehead. I wanted more, I wanted to keep kissing him but the urge to see my brother again was far to big to engage in my desires.

We entered his room again and a strange feeling engulfed me. My heart broke and I wanted to cry seeing him all hooked up to machines to keep him alive. But i also felt extremely happy because he was here with me and he was going to make it. He will be alive and even though my life is completely turned upside down again, this time he's back and everything will fall into place again.

' Hey princess ' From the moment I heard his voice, the tears that have been lurking behind the brims of my eyes finally broke free. I set myself in the same spot I was in before just beside his bed.

' God, I was so afraid Derek..' I sputtered. Connor laid his arm around me to soothe me. That guy has been there for me in so many ways that I can't even describe the feelings for him anymore. He really is a great guy and I regret not getting to know him sooner and I really want to get to know him. But I think that will have to wait. First I need to get things sorted out with everyone.

' Remember the day I started teaching you how to fix cars? You were s excited that you ran home wanting to tell our parents, but you didn't look both ways and I stopped you from crossing the street? Right then and there I promised you and myself that I would always take care of you. And I know that I haven't done a really good job these past 5 years. But I promise you that I won't leave you again.I'm sorry. ' I can't even believe it, he has nothing to say sorry for. It's not his fault that Riley s brother...

' Please Derek, I am the one who will be taking care of you. You've been through a lot and don't give me any tough sh*t. What happened to you was not easy and I will be the one to catch you. I grew up and I am a grown up.' It may sound rude but I don't want him to feel like he still has to take care of me. I know that I will always be his little girl but I am not little anymore. I will be the one nursing him, introducing him in what is my life now and I will make sure of it that he will be cared for.

' Fine, but only until I'm better, then you will be my little princess again. ' He said while his eyes were getting droopy again..

' I love you Skylar... ' He whispered while his eyes closed.

And I whispered the same words to him while the last tear fell from my cheek. 

A/N 

 I am so incredibly sorry for the extreme late update but I've been drowning in work and I just didn' t know what to write ... this is a short update but I promise I will update sooner. 

i really love you all for sticking with me <3 

<3 xx axellesmet