Twist (A Harry Styles Fanfiction)

Chapter 20.

(A/N: Again I just wanted to apologize for the quality of the last chapter because I felt like it sucked for some reason, haha. But it's already been posted so I guess I'll have to live with it. Sorry guys! I'm thankful for your support so far! -Shelby)

Charlotte's POV:

The car ride up to the hospital was nerve racking to say the least. I've been waiting all day for this and I plan on staying until visiting hours were over.

Kristen and I were quiet the whole way there, Niall and Liam driving right behind us. I tapped my fingers together in my lap as Kristen pulled into a parking space. By the time I managed to get out of the car, Niall and Liam were already parked and making there way over to us.

We all looked anxious as we walked in, but I think I was the only one that was slightly terrified.

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"This isn't-" Niall choked, not being able to finish his sentence as he stared at his teammate. His hands met his hair as they rustled through it and he slumped to the floor in tears. Liam had already had his fit that ended just moments before and sat in tears as we watched Niall break down.

After a while, Niall's rant final ended with him holding his knees and shaking. I sat with Harry's hand lying in mine as I stared involuntarily at his face. The opening of the door caused us to turn our heads, revealing Doctor Stoll.

"Charlotte." He spoke, nodding in acknowledgement to the others. "Can I talk to you for a minute?" He asked and I nodded. We walked out into the small corridor and I wiped my eyes.

"So um.." I began, trying to pull myself together. "Is this about Harry? That's why I'm out here right?" I asked.

"Yes, about that. I just wanted to inform you more about his..condition." He said. I nodded and he continued.

"Well, he's certainly progressing. He's showing a few small signs of gaining consciousness." These words made my heart flutter with joy.

"That's..amazing." I told him, taking a breath. "So, he's going to wake up right?" I asked before I could process.

"Well, it's not one hundred percent certain, but we're just going to have to wait it all out and see." He placed a hand on my shoulder and I nodded. I re-entered the room and informed the others of my newly acquired knowledge.

By the time seven o'clock rolled around, I was the only one still in the room, my notebook in my lap, but I couldn't concentrate. My eyes kept flickering back to him, his pale face. I moved my notebook and hobbled over to the bed.

I did what I always did when I felt this way, I held his hand. Even though he couldn't feel me, I still did it. I felt his ring finger twitch ever so lightly and I jumped, becoming disappointed.

That's when the tears fell.

I cried for a good hour, all by myself. I knew visiting hours were over but no one came to remind me, so I sat there.

"I was going to tell you visiting hours were over, but I didn't have the heart." I turned my head to see Angeline standing in the doorway.

"I'm sorry," I apologized. "I didn't see the time, but I'm going so it's okay." I began to the other side of the room but she stopped me.

"If you want to stay, I won't say a word." She whispered and I grinned.

"Are you sure it's okay?" I asked.

"It's fine, I understand how much you need this." She told me, giving me a hug before shutting the door.

I tried forget about everything there was to worry about as I attempted to sleep in the uncomfortable recliner, but there were far too many. My eyes kept flying open at every little noise and I'll admit, I was scared, for a lot of reasons.

I slowly got up, grabbing my crutches and hopping over to the bed again. I sat on the edge, gently raising my leg up so that I was lying on it.

I lied my head on the pillow, my head in the crook of Harry's neck. I could feel myself falling asleep and as a tear rolled down my cheek I whispered,

"I love you."

(A/N: Sorry I haven't updated in two days! Hope you enjoy! -Shelby)