Her words are cold and harsh. I can feel my heart shrink inside of my chest when my Aunt says, “Why didn’t you call me?”
I close my eyes in regret, “Oh God, Aunt Carrie. I’m so sorry… I forgot.”
“You forgot!” she barks angrily from the other side of the phone, “Katie was in a car accident today. I’m at the hospital waiting, and no one is telling me what is going on. I don’t know what to do… and I need you here.”
Her voice is filled with agony and tears start to blur my vision. I wipe underneath my eyes quickly because Jack and Finn are watching me with concern.
“I’m so sorry! I’m so sorry! What hospital?”
She tells me the hospital and waiting area to find her, and I end the conversation instantly. My body turns to face the twins when the pot starts to stretch my brain inside of my skull. I sigh deeply, regretting my decision to smoke with Jack. I need to be with my Aunt and cousin right now but I’m sure I reek of smoke and wine.
I don’t care though. I still have to get to the hospital and be there for my family.
“What’s wrong?” Jack and Finn ask me at the same time, their voices moving in unison.
“My cousin was in a car wreck. Can one of you drive me to UCLA?”
“I can!” they speak at the same time again.
Their eyes meet for a second and they start to fight over who is going to drive me to the hospital. I close my eyes and cover my face, trying to overcome the warm, uneasy feeling growing inside of my body.
“Come on,” Finn’s voice is smooth and calms my nerves, “Jack’s going to drive you to the hospital.”
His hands cover both of my shoulders gently. I lean into his body as we start walking towards the front door. Finn’s hands make me feel better and I don’t want him to leave me.
“Will you come too?” the words escape my mouth.
His green eyes find me and his head nods. I can tell that he’s tickled by my words. I don’t know why I want him to come with us. I just feel better knowing that I’ll have Jack and Finn by my side when I meet up with my Aunt. Maybe she won’t be as angry with me if I bring other people.
Jack is already in the driver’s seat of his rental car, which is identical to Finn’s except black. Finn leads me to the passenger side and opens the door for me. He closes it securely once I’m buckled in. Jack starts the car and rolls out of the driveway, speeding off towards the hospital.
I pull down the visor to look at myself in the mirror. The rims of my eyes are colored red, and my pupils are larger than normal. I blink a couple times, hoping that my appearance will change if I don’t look at myself for a long enough time. Before I close the mirror I catch Finn’s reflection from the backseat.
His eyes are gazing out the window into the night. I try to imagine what he’s thinking about, and if it has anything to do with me. Do I mean anything to him? Does he mean anything to me? I close the visor and think back on everything that happened to me today.
He was so sweet… and thoughtful. And tender. How can I not have feelings for Finn? I look over at Jack. His attention diverts away from the road for a few seconds to meet my stare.
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Travel (A Jack and Finn Harries Fanfiction)
Fanfiction"It’s something that should have never happened. It’s so hard for me to regret it, though. Everything about him was perfect. Everything about him still is perfect." Ashley is hesitant to travel back to California, the place she used to call home. Bu...
