Serendipity [Harry Styles fanfic]

Chapter 14

-Camilla POV-

The whole plane ride was unbearable. This type of news so late at night caught me so off guard. I had just walked through the door with only the thought of curling up in bed to try and forget this dreadful night. The fact that I even contemplated ignoring the call just so I could sleep made me feel so guilty. Guiltier than the fact that I left Sophia at the party; I hoped she would forgive me. Once I saw my mother’s name flash across the screen, I knew something was weird. She never calls this late unless it’s very important, being that she knows I value my sleep.

Upon hearing the news, my whole world felt shattered and everything just froze. My problems with Harry seemed so minuscule, so unimportant, but more importantly, so childish compared to what I was dealing with now. All I know was that I had to fly across the states to be with my brother, everything else could wait. Once I flew through my room like a tornado grabbing clothes and mindlessly stuffing them into bags, I managed to somehow calm myself enough to write Sophia a quick note before flying out the door.

When I finally arrived to the airport after what felt like hours just to get there even though the freeways were practically empty at this hour, I purchased a flight ticket last second and boarded the plane within an hour. My fear of flying wasn’t even an issue for me like it usually is. This time I was fighting tears over my brother being in critical condition, and I wasn’t there holding his hand to see him hopefully wake up.

I tried my hardest not to allow my mind to fathom the thought of the worst possible scenarios. He would make it through this, he had to. Even though my mind was preoccupied with thoughts of Nathan, in the back of mind, all I could wish was that I had someone alongside me to comfort me and just tell me everything was going to be okay. Harry.

Sure, Sophia would usually come to mind first but she’s kind of awkward when it comes to these types of situations and having to comfort someone. I just know that Harry would no doubt do anything in his power to make sure I was doing okay and to be there for me, that’s just the type of person he is no matter the horrible side I saw of him last night. Before I left, I even debated calling him to come with me but quickly changed my mind, that’s too much to throw at someone or even ask of him. He’s probably going to busy anyway, what with the band and everything. I bet he has hundreds of better things to do with his time.

This sparked a whole whirlwind of thoughts about what occurred only a few hours ago. I began to feel like I overreacted towards him. We’re in no way seriously dating and we only hung out for one day. Sure that day was basically perfect and we had an instant connection but in a way, it was nothing. We kissed but it just wasn’t meant to be. Right now, I just needed him by my side as a distraction. I know he’d be perfect to make me smile though the situation is quite depressing.

My failed attempts at napping through the flight made me frustrated on top of my feeling of being helpless. I had absolutely no appetite, so the complementary food sat idle on my lap while I picked at my fingernails. Eventually, the idea of staring out the window allowed me to clear my head and calm myself. The worst thing I think I could do would be to frantically run into the hospital and create a scene with my emotions all over the place. I needed to be strong for my family so we could all pull together in this horrible time.

Thankfully, my mom was already waiting for me at the airport so we could go straight to the hospital. I didn’t want to take a taxi by myself. Knowing me, I would get lost in this confusing city.

“Oh honey, thank God you’re here!” She embraced me in one of her signature hugs that I missed so much, and especially craved for in this time. I reveled in her motherly scent and warm hug. We both whimpered a few times trying to hold back from breaking down but composed ourselves; she’s where I got my strong nature.