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19- Dad.

Nova Dillon

No words were said. Only straight silence and parted lips. We couldn't believe what we where seeing. My dad was standing in front of us scarce-fully, giving us synthetic looks. And it was- strange. He smelt like alcohol, and I could also smell the colon he had put on to try to cover up that horrid smell.

"Is he okay?" My dad asked, and quickly walked towards us, "What the hell happened?"

I could tell how hard my mom was trying to hold back her tears. And for that reason she made the decision to leave the room calmly. And how could I blame her? I'd probably do the same.

I didn't say anything to my dad either. I just looked away, and brought my attention back to my helpless brother who looked terrible.

"Novy bug," He put his hand on my shoulder, "Please talk to me. I realize your upset with me, but that doesn't give you the right to ignore your father."

My anger was building up profusely. And as I thought of all of the horrible things he's done to us in my lifetime. It made me angry, so I turned around instantly and pushed him away, "What the fuck do you want?"

"Calm down baby?" He backed away slowly.

"I'm not your baby!" I basically screamed, "You can't just walk in and out of my life whenever you feel like it! You are a drunk, and all you care about is your damn self!"

"I'm sorry Novy," He faked a smile,"I'm giving you the chance to forgive me."

I almost choked hearing him say these stupid words, "Excuse me?" I laughed sarcastically, "You're giving me the chance to forgive you? Why don't you say sorry like a normal fucking human?"

"God, that's not what I meant," He started to pace, "I'm really sorry Nova! I want to be apart of your life. But the truth is- I'm a terrible father!"

"You're right. You are a terrible father, because you don't try. Which means you don't deserve to be our father!" My voice cracked, "You'd rather spend your life drinking then taking care of your children who used to look up to you."

"Novy I-"

"Don't call me Novy! Only people I love call me that," I interrupted, "Just leave us alone. I'm ashamed to be seen with you."

Each word came out in an instant. I was probably going a thousand miles per hour. But I was 100% done with my dad. I was mad he was here. Mad he left. And mad that my brother had to be in this situation.

After my little outburst, I left the room to take a breather like my mom had. That just proves how overwhelming my dad could make us. That crazy fucking man. I didn't miss him at all.

"Are you okay?" My mom saw me leaving the hospital room in frustration, and approached me, "God, what happened?"

"He has to leave mom," I shook my head and glared, "I can't stand seeing him, I really can't!"

"Trust me. I don't want him here as much as you do, but he's concerned for Calen just like we are. And all we can do is avoid him," She sighed, and started running her hands through my hair, "Let me go ask the nurse how he's doing."

My mom then leaves down the hallway. And I just stood in place. Watching employees stroll down the hallway with patients. And it made me sad how horrible each patient looked.

"Here Nova, come see your brother," My dad opened the hospital door and stepped out, "You can have time with him alone. I'll stand out if your way."

I gave him a dirty glare before entering the room. Once I was in with him, I shut the door in my dads face- if he even deserves to be called that. I walked over to my little brother who had millions of chords and tubs attached to him. I still hadn't heard the car accident story, but I was sure curious.

"Hey kid," I smiled down at Calen, who still wasn't awake, "Listen. I know life is tough, but you're going to get through this. I have faith in you! Being your sister and all." I let my head rest on his delicate stomach as I tried not to cry, "Just keep fighting. I know it might be hard to do, but I know you can do it!"

"Nova," My mom entered the room, "You have a visitor waiting for you outside the hospital."

I gave her a confused look and stood up, "Who is it?"

"I don't know. You better go see," She left the door wide for me to pass through. And I did just that. Curious to see who was waiting for me outside.

As I walked outside I wiped my tears away and tucked my dark hair behind my ears. Just so I didn't look like a mess, which was probably impossible.

The guy standing outside of the hospital for me was in fact special. He was leaned up against the side of the hospital. His arms crossed, and his eyes worried.

"Hi," He mumbled and gave me a sorry/desperate smile, "I know you don't want to see me. But I couldn't stand being away from you as long as I have. Just please forgive the fucked up thing I did."

I was actually happy to see him. I know how confusing, and messed up I am. But I actually was comforted.

I approached him slowly, tempted to cry, "Hey, don't get all worried that I'll tell you to go away. I'm sorry for everything I've done wrong. You left, because you didn't want to hurt me with your issues. And I understand that."

"Y-You do?" His eyes lit up, and I saw that cute smile that I loved so much, "What I did wasn't okay. And I couldn't be more sorry. Just take me back?"

All of a sudden I started to cry, and wrap my arms tightly around Cole's waist as he looked at me- confused and held me close, "Nova, what's wrong?" He panicked, "Are you crying because of me?"

"No," I shook my head, "I know that's mean to say. But the reason I'm at the hospital is because my brother got hit by a car. And he's not okay."

Cole became speechless, because I knew how much he cared for my family although they didn't like him, "Oh my god. What the hell happened?"

"I'm sorry for not taking you back as soon as I saw you. That was the stupidest thing anyone could do!" I cried harder, and he continued to comfort me.

"Let's forget it even happened. At least, try to forget about it. Because it's clearly tearing us both apart," He finalized, "Let's go inside he hospital and see your brother."

"Wait," I grabbed his hand before he could move any further. And I pressed my lips against his, kissing him, "I thought you wanted me to finally kiss you back."