So Quiet You Were

Can You Forgive Me?

~Dalton's POV~

When Kayla drove away from me, if felt like my heart was ripped out of my chest. I had only known her for a short time, but I had gotten to know so much about her. We had become so close. So when she left so abruptly, it hurt. I knew she was upset with Jake and about the whole Riley situation but I wished she would talk to me. I decided to give her some space for a while. I slowly walked back to the mansion and was greeted by my bandmates. 

"Sorry dude. I know you really liked her. She just needs some time to think right now." Brady said patting me on the back. 

"Yeah, it just hurts." I said back to him. Before I had enough time to sulk, Bernie our tour manager came into the room with some exciting news. We had a gig! Yes! Thats the perfect thing to distract me right now. I really needed this. 

Our gig was about three hours away from the mansion. The guys and I packed our instruments into our van. In the morning we would be heading to the venue.

~Blake's POV~

I absolutely hated Jake for what he said to Kayla. I was surprised at how she handled it. I was kinda proud at the same time. When she left we all ganged up on Jake. Even some of the band members got onto him about how he treated her. They had all grown so close to her. When we were all done chewing Jake out, I could see the sadness in his eyes. He did feel guilty about what he said. Good. I knew he would fix things with Kayla the next time he saw her. I decided to go to bed after what happened. I was drained. I did call Kayla and leave like three messages and five text asking where she was and if she was alright. I knew she wouldnt respond and I assumed she would be going to see Riley. She usually did when she was upset. She told him everything. I made up my mind to let her have some space and to head to the hospital in the morning.

When morning came, I was awakened by my phone blasting Pierce The Veil. By the ringtone I knew it was Kayla that was calling so I quickly grabbed my phone and answered it. 

"KAYLA!" Where have you been! Are you okay!? Iv'e called five times!" I yelled into the phone. I didn't mean to yell, it just came out that way.

"I'm fine Blake, I just couldn't be there for a while." She replied calmy. Which in turn made me calm down.

"I understand. Jake was a jerk for saying what he did to you. You can bet we all ganged up on him after you left." I knew she would be smiling at this.

"It's fine. I know he's just frusterated. But that's not why I called.

"It's not?"

"No, actually, I'm calling because..because Riley's awake!" She yelled the last part. 

"WHAT! NO WAY! We'll be right there!" I said and hung up. I immediately got dressed and ran out of my room and yelled that Riley was awake. That same instant, doors were flung open and bodies were running out and heading to cars. Some of the band members were still getting dressed while they were running out the door and into the selected cars. We sped to the hospital. Once we arrived, the lady at the front desk had a very happy look on her face. Apparently she had heard about Riley already. We rode the elevator up to Riley's floor and ran to his room.

When we got there, Kayla stood up and greeted us. 

"He woke up about three hours ago. The doctor is making sure that he stays stable before we can visit him." She told us.

"Did he say anything?" Slade asked quickly.

"He said 'I'm here' once he saw me"

"Awwww" The bands said at the same time. I saw Kayla blush at this and I couldn't help but smile.