ashes [m.h.] (Completed)

Chapter 26.

This chapter dedicated to @sami_styles20 thanks for the amazing cover!

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Matty's p.o.v.

Maggie.

She's all that's clouding my mind. Panic floods my body. Adrenaline pumps through my veins. I have to help her.

Her small hands grasp onto me tightly. Her nails nearly drawing blood. Her eyes are clenched shut in pain. I can tell she's trying to suppress her loud yelps and ear piercing screams. My heart hurts for her.

I know something is wrong, something is terribly wrong. It started as another coughing tantrum, but then it all stopped... and got so much worse. She looks in so much pain and I can't help wanting to do anything to stop it.

She screams.

A hand flies to her chest and she clutches it tightly. I have to get her to an emergency room.

I pry her other hand from me and spring out of bed. I find my clothes on the floor and nearly trip trying to put them on as fast as possible. I don't have the time to fully dress her, but I certainly can't burst into a hospital with her naked. I grab one of my black shirts and some basketball shorts and hurry back to her side.

"Maggie." I try to get her attention softly. "I'm going to get you help, I promise. I just need to dress you first okay? Can you hear me?"

She nods, and relief washes over me.

As quick and gently as possible I lift her back and slip the shirt on her properly. I throw the blanket off her body to get access to her legs, and slip the shorts up her. My clothes swallow her small frame, but it's better than strangers seeing her naked. Only I'm allowed to see her like that.

Putting my thoughts aside, I scoop her hurting form into my arms. She winces, and I cringe at the thought of me hurting her.

"It's going to be okay." I whisper to her as I walk as fast as I can. I snatch my keys and bolt through the door. Instinctively my feet head for the elevator, but my mind knows there's just no time. I make a break for the stairs.

One by one I take them in a haste, careful not to rock Maggie too roughly in my arms. The three flights take me no time with the adrenaline boosting through my veins. I rush my way through the lobby and out the door. I run to my car and pry the passenger door open with force. As gently as my panicked body will let me, I set Maggie in the seat. I search her face, and watch worried as it contorts in pain. She doesn't deserve this.

I move to close the door but am stopped. I look down and notice her small hand attached to my shirt. She fists the fabric as if it were her lifeline. My heart aches at the sight.

I reluctantly move her hand from my chest and round my way to the driver's seat. I can't waste anymore time.

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It may seem odd, how short the chapter is but I have a reason for that. I thought a short chapter would add to the effect. It represents the short amount of time it takes for everything to hit the fan. And also it shows how rushed and panicked everything is in Matty's mind ya know?

Anywayyyyy hope you're enjoying! 2k reads??  Wow I'm so thankful!!

P.s. don't hate me for what's coming. Ily all!

-nya