"Friends" is Just a Label

Chapter 9- Realization

Max's POV:

I opened my eyes and saw Shelby crying over me.

I was in pain. A lot of pain. Everywhere.

Shelby cried harder and was yelling for me to wake up.

"Sh-Shelby," I stuttered, every inch of my body hurting.

"Max?" Shelby stopped crying. She saw my eyes open. "MAX!!" She hugged me.

"Shelby," I sat up, ignoring the pain. I hugged her back.

"Are you okay? Are you hurt?" She asked me. "I'm going to go get ice for you," She hurried out of my room.

I had so many questions right now.

How did I get in my room?

How long was I out?

Why would Tyler do this?

I then realized something.

I l-

Shelby's POV:

I ran downstairs to get ice for Max. I really don't think he's fine. I could tell that he winced in pain when I hugged him.

I grabbed an ice pack and a towel and ran back upstairs to Max's room.

"Max, lay down on your bed so you aren't on the-oh," I said. He was already on his bed. "Nevermind,"

I walked over to him and asked "Where does it hurt?"

"Everywhere," He mumbled.

"You know what, we're going to the hospital," I tried helping Max up.

"I'm going to find Ross and call Adam to help. Stay here," I said and ran to Ross's room.

Just my luck, he's out to.

I grabbed my phone and dialed Adam's number.

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A- Hey Shubs, what's up?

S- I need your help. Come over as soon as possible and bring one other person.

A- Sure. But wh-

S- Adam! HURRY UP!!!! It's Max and Ross

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I finished and hung up.