Unbroken (Sequel To Love Is Definitely Not Always Fair)

Ch. 16 - Big Brother's

‘Please, I need to see him.’

‘Skittles, I’m not sure that’s the best thing for you.’

‘Princess, just try getting some rest.’

‘If I rest anymore, I shall loose any feeling I still retain in my legs. Please, just one moment.’

‘Oh, fine then.’

The nurse finally allowed me out of bed, having relented to my pleas. I was placed in a wheelchair, and wheeled down the corridors by Blade, the other two close behind me.

‘You ready Skittles?’ Alex asked.

I took a deep breath, and nodded.

Raven pushed the door open, and I saw him.

Covered in tubes and wires, a mask over his mouth, Kieran looked… fragile. I had never seen him like that before. He had always been the strong one. It was strange.

I was parked next to his bed, and the three guys left, giving me a moment.

‘Hey Kieran. It’s me, SJ.’ I smiled softly. ‘I dunno if you can hear me, but I bet you’ve heard from the guys that I’ve been stuck in hospital as well… I slipped up again Kieran. ‘Cause, y’know, I thought it was my fault that you’re like this, because you went out to but me Jaffa Cakes. And, if I hadn’t of asked you, then you would have still been on the bus, safe. Jinxx says it’s not, and Ashley, and Andy, and Jake, and CC… Oh yeah, guess what? I’m engaged now. CC proposed. And, I’m gonna be married. I hope you’re awake for it Kieran. I want you to be there. You’re like a brother to me – heck, you all are. You’re all my big brothers..’

I took another breath, before continuing.

‘I got your gifts. I loved them so much Kieran. The top you got me, that one that says “Panic? Chaos? Disaster? My work here is done!”, it suits me so well. I’m wearing it right now, along with Blade’s jeans he got me, the ones that are the American Flag, and Dad’s hat he got me, and Jake’s converses, and Jayy and Jinxx’s necklaces, and Alex’s seventy-million-or-something-like-that wristbands, and Raven’s little raven earrings, although I have to take all my jewellery off when I go for my scans. It interferes otherwise with the machines or something like that. Do you wanna see me in your shirt? C’mon bro, just open your eyes, I’m right here.’

He lay there. Silent.

I sighed, moving to take his hand in my own.

‘I really do miss you Kieran. Can’t you just do something, just to tell me that you can hear me? I know you can. I could hear things in my coma. It doesn’t have to be drastic. Just, something small. I need you to wake up. You’re the strong one, the dependant one. Please, wake up ’

I waited, hopeful.

But nothing.

I sighed; my head hung low, and made to remove my hand so I could wheel myself back out. However, something stopped me.

I looked back at it, and then into Kieran’s face, hopeful. But it was still. I felt my spirits drop, and figured it must have been an involuntary reaction.

I gave my hand another tug, but stopped, as a thumb began to gently stroke the skin.

‘K-K-K-Kieran?’ I whimpered.

I saw his face crease up, and his mouth move, but the words were too faint to hear.

‘I didn’t hear that.’ I said, leaning closer, until I was practically on top of him.

His voice was soft and weak, but I still caught the words.

‘If CC break your heart, I’ll break his face.’

I gave a choked sob and smiled, tears pouring down my face as his hazel eyes fluttered open, locking with my own.

‘Hey, what’s with these?’ he shakily raised an arm, pressing a hand to my cheek, wiping tears away. I cupped it with my own, grinning. ‘Anyone would think I had died.’

‘Kieran Jacobs, don’t you ever joke about that again!’ I squealed, attempting to hit his chest, but the cuts on my arms burned and I retracted them, hissing from pain.

‘SJ….’ He grasped my wrists, pulling my arms out and looking at the stitched wounds.

‘I’m sorry.’ I whispered.

‘You idiot.’ He breathed.

‘Heya, Skittles, you ready to go back, cause Ashley is kinda getting worried ‘bout you – HOLY SHIT HE’S AWAKE!’ Blade practically screeched as he saw the scene.

‘WHAT DO YOU MEAN!’ The band burst in and crowed round the bed, all looking at Kieran, who looked amused.

‘God, what happened? Did I slip into death and back?’ he asked.

‘What do you mean, “What happened”? Our frickin’ bassist goes and gets himself run over, our lead guitarist tried to kill herself from blaming herself, I think we have every right to freak out!’ Alex exclaimed, leaping on the spot.

‘Rhetorical question, my friend.’ Kieran laughed shakily.

‘Ok ok! Back away!’ A Doctor came over, pushing through, detaching Kieran from the mask and wires. ‘How are we feeling son?’

‘Better now I know my band is all ok – ‘specially my little sis.’ Kieran grinned at me. ‘Where’s my hug Skittles?’

‘One moment, let me untangled you.’ The Doc scolded. ‘And someone watch so they don’t both injure themselves further!’

Once he was free, Blade gently helped me so I could sort of lie on Kieran’s chest, not hurting me or me, and hug him, feeling his arms round me tighten.

‘I’m so glad you’re alright Kieran.’ I whispered.

‘That makes the both of us.’ He said.

There was a small silence.

‘Now, where is CC so I can have “the big brother talk” with him?’

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AN UPDATE?!?!?! WHAT IS THIS WITCHCRAFT?!

Heya guys, I am so sorry for the (immensely stupid) delay in updating! I’ve been trying to juggle about 6 stories and all my coursework for my A-Levels, plus a bunch of request on yet ANOTHER website I post work on, so I’ve been feeling drained of late, Plus, I’ve been running low on inspiration for this story. But don’t worry, it will get completed! In seven years time *shot*

Hasta La Pasta!

~MidgetJaffaCake