Beat Still

Chapter 39: Beat Still

*Marcel's Pov*

My eyes slowly adjusted to the light as they took in the sights of the room. Limbs were thrown upon limbs, and I was sure they were all tangled together. As I tried to get up I realized there was a heavy weight on my chest and legs.

I looked down and was immediately greeted with a mop of black hair. I chuckled when I realized Zayn's entire body was on top of mine, cuddled up like a baby. It's almost ridiculous how someone so tough and mysterious can also be so sweet.

I gently laid the sleeping beauty next to me on his own sleeping bag. He promptly rolled over and wrapped his arms around Harry.

That was going to be hilarious when they both woke up. Especially since I sleep without my glasses, so Zayn would surely be confused and greet Harry with a flurry of kisses.

I walked slowly up the creaky stairs into the living room.

"How did I know you would be here too?" I flopped onto the couch next to my best friend. His big brown eyes watched my every move intently.

"Morning Marcy. How are you feeling?" His face showed genuine concern as I grabbed the remote from his lap, flipping from the children's movie he was watching.

"I actually feel okay now. I was sad last night, but you guys helped me get over it." Liam nodded, seemingly satisfied with my answer,"Li?"

I turned towards him as he sipped from his large glass of lemonade.

"I kissed him." He burst into a coughing fit at my words.

"You did what?" I shushed him and checked the room for any listening ears.

"I kissed Lou. Well, he kissed me, but I did not stop him. Which is just as bad right? Yes it is. But it was wonderful, up until he screwed up again." I rolled my eyes and he nodded understandingly.

"Are you going to tell Zayn?" I gasped before he even finished the question. He sighed and finished the last of his sugary drink,"You should probably tell him, Mar."

Now it was my turn to sigh,"You're right. But do me a favor and keep it between us for now?"

"Your secret is safe with me, bro." We pounded fists, even though I would have preferred a decent handshake, and we continued watching tv in silence.

I believe it was that Disney movie the Princess and the Frog?

"I broke up with Danielle."

"Wha-" he put a hand over my mouth, preventing me from screaming.

"We grew apart. We fought all the time, and I just think we should only be friends. Besides, I met someone new." I watched as his deep set frown turned into a smile as he thought about this new girl.

I nudged him as if to tell him to keep talking, and his lips turned up even more.

"Her name is Nai and she's got this pretty brown skin and this beautiful smile and she's not afraid to talk back to me and she's so short that I can just lift her up whenever I want and-" He was cut off by my bellowing laughter and sent me a glare.

"I'm sorry Li, it's just you are so whipped! You're like in love with this girl." A deep blush settled on his face.

"I do like her a lot..." He mumbled.

I stood up from the couch and stretched,"I tell you what, when I am done showering you can tell me all about her." He nodded eagerly as I headed up the stairs to my bedroom.

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After a quick, scalding shower, I put in my annoying contacts and wrapped a thick towel around my dripping curls.

I threw on my favorite Calvin Kleins and matching blue sweat pants. As I slipped on my white t-shirt, I decided to make the long trek to the kitchen. My stomach was growling louder than a pack of wolves howling at the moon.

When I finally found my snack of choice, the ever wonderful banana, I rounded the corner to the dining room to find all of the boys sitting around our long, wooden table.

They all stopped talking and turned to me. Well, all but Leeroy who was sobbing into Liam's shoulder. Liam was trying desperately to comfort his brother to no avail. Zayn had his arms around Niall who looked absolutely devastated.

And then there was Harry. He stood at the head of the table twirling his phone between his large fingers. He looked as though he has not slept in days even though he had just woken up.

"What's wrong?"

Harry sighed and turned to me,"It's Louis." I gasped and ran over to Harry, taking his hands into mine.

"What about Louis? Oh my God, is he dead?" I screamed.

"What?" He let out a tiny laugh and tapped my head,"No you idiot. But I just got a call from his mom..." I motioned for him to continue,"Last night after the fight, there was an accident. He's in the hospital."

I stared into his eyes searching for a hint of a lie. I found no deception.

"Well come on," I grabbed my brown coat from the hall closet,"We have to go see him!"

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Half of us piled into Harry's range rover, and the other into Liam's. Harry drove since he said I was too shaken to drive. The twenty minutes felt like hours as we swerved through the traffic.

Finally we arrived, and I practically sprinted through the double doors.

"Louis, Louis Tomlinson."

The older receptionist looked at me sympathetically.

"Oh sweetheart...I don't think you can-"

"He's my boyfriend." I blurted.

She ran a hand through her graying hair,"He's in room 213." She whispered before flashing me a bright smile, which I returned.

I said a quick thank you before running in the correct direction. I heard Liam explaining who we were and apologizing for any inconvenience.

I passed the 200's hall.

203... I hope he's okay.

207...But what if he is not okay?

210...This is all my fault.

211...Why didn't I just stay with him?

212...I can't lose him like this.

213...

I bumped right into the doctor who was just coming out of Louis' room.

"Doctor! Is he okay?" I barely could get the words out.

"Uhm, who are you?" He took a step away from me and continued examining his clipboard.

"We're Louis' brothers." Harry answered quickly as he ran up beside me.

I gave him my nicest 'thank you' look for his quick thinking, but inside I was a little disgusted. I mean, Louis has literally had my penis in his mouth. That's not a very 'brotherly' thing to do.

The doctor nodded in understanding,"Oh okay, well he was in a car wreck...a pretty bad one. He doesn't have critical injuries, but he was in severe pain."

"Was? Did you put him on a lot of medication or something?" Harry crossed his arms almost accusatorially.

"Well, no. We had to put him in a medically induced coma."

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Oh no! Poor Louis just cannot catch a break! I think this makes up for the last chapter...

I hope my bff Jazmyne is happy with this chapter! And Naimah, I hope you're happy with what Liam said about you! Love you guys.