On the Run // Wroetoshaw

ten

Madelynn

"Harry!" I heard a shout of panic from a familiar voice.

I was curious so I got up from Cal's embrace and made my way next door. The door was wide open, A faint voice echoed the house.

911, what's your emergency?

My best friend tried committing suicide, please help.

It felt like everything stopped.

It was Ethan's voice.

He was talking about Harry.

There wasn't any time to stop and think. I had to help Ethan.

"Ethan!" I called out, crying.

"Bathroom." He responded.

I ran to the bathroom and saw Ethan holding Harry. Harry was lifeless, bloody cuts painted his arms and his mouth was foaming. I fell on to my knees, grabbing Harry's hand and holding it with my life.

"He just passed out recently." I mumbled. "He's still bleeding out." Ethan rested Harry in my arms and ran out, coming back seconds later with a first aid kit. Ethan handed me the box.

"You seem to know what you're doing." Ethan pointed out. "The ambulance should be here soon, but just in case."

"Get me a bowl of warm water." Ethan got up, running back to the kitchen. I opened the first aid box and saw everything needed to clean his cuts. "Can you get me some cotton wool and bandages too? Harry has some in his room. Put them all in the living room and help carry Harry out." Ethan came back and picked up Harry from my arms, carrying him to the living room and placing him on the couch.

I sat on the floor beside Harry and held his arm. I soaked the cotton wool in the water and cleaned his arm. It broke my heart he was hurting and no one knew.

"Do you need help?" Ethan asked, he was still panicking.

"Eth, calm down. Harry will be okay. Have you called the boys? You should tell them about the situation." I finished cleaning the cuts and began wrapping his arm with the bandage. I could finally hear the ambulance sirens. "Or carry Harry down. I'll call the boys."

"All the boys are at the sidemen house, call Josh. He's most likely to answer." Ethan handed me his phone and he picked up Harry, bringing him down. I followed them quickly as I called Josh.

Hey Ethan, you with Harry?

About that, it's Madelynn. Come to the hospital, it's about Harry.

We'll be there in 10.

I ended the call and looked at the time. It was only 5 minutes since I got here yet it felt like 5 hours. Time was slow yet fast at the same time.

We climbed onto the back of the ambulance. Tubes were instantly attached to Harry and his heart was being monitored. His heartbeat was slow, irregular, scary.

"I never expected this to happen to Harry." Ethan spoke, breaking the horrible silence. "He was the happiest..."

"Do you think it was my fault?"

"We all love you Madelynn. Harry loves you the most."

"I know but I'm with Cal." I sighed, letting the tears fall.

"Are you happy with him?" Ethan held my hand.

"I don't know. We had a lot of good times, I don't want to break him like that."

"But are you happier with Harry?"

"Yes, without a doubt." I didn't even have to think about it. I adored Harry with all my heart.

"Then why don't you be with him?"

"Because I feel like he's hiding something from me. I'm no good for him, I'd never have time for him because of my job and it'll just result in arguments."

"If there was anything going on, Harry would tell you. Maybe it's just not the right time. Even though he's reckless, he was strategically reckless. I promise you, he'll tell you soon."

Harry's heart beat suddenly stopped, falling flat. The paramedics rushed around in the tiny, cramped space and grabbed the defibrillators, ripping his shirt apart and shocking him. It was scary, I didn't want to lose him. I looked away and Ethan wrapped his arms around me.

"Harry will make it. He's strong." Ethan mumbled. Seconds later, I could hear Harry's heart beating again.

We came to a stop at the hospital and Harry was immediately rushed to A&E. Ethan and I were directed to the waiting area. I still held onto Ethan tightly, not wanting to lose him too.

The boys rushed in a few minutes later, walking to us. JJ seemed angry whereas the others were panicking.

"Its your fault! If you didn't get into our lives, Harry wouldn't be here." JJ pointed his finger at me.

"Jide! It's not Madelynn's fault. Don't blame her, she's hurting as much as you do." Simon defended. JJ made me angry.

My phone rang and it was Cal.

"Go crying to your boyfriend." He hissed. I stood up and walked to JJ, grabbing his arm which was still pointed at me and twisted it around his back, pushing him against the wall.

"Say one more fucking thing again and I'm gonna fucking rip your dick off and force feed it to you." I whispered sweetly. The whole hospital was watching us.

"Ma'am, you're not allowed to do that here." One of the receptionists spoke. I pulled out my police ID which I get from being a detective and showed her.

"I have a right to hold people in custody. Sorry if I'm causing a disturbance." The receptionist walked away.

"Get off me please." JJ mumbled.

"Are we clear?" He nodded frantically and I let go of him.

None of the boys spoke up, we sat in an awkward silence. I got up and left, going outside for fresh air. I grabbed my phone out my pocket and called Cal.

Maddie! I was so so worried, where are you?

Im at hospital. Harry's in A&E.

Is he okay? Do you want me to come down?

It's fine babe, I'll come home soon.

Alright, I'm gonna go film a video with Lux, come home soon. I miss you.

I will, don't worry. Have fun.

Love you

I ended the call. I couldn't say 'I love you' to Cal, It didn't feel right. I didn't want to hurt Cal though, he was my best friend and I don't want anything to change.

"Hey, I'm sorry for everything. I know we got off on a bad start. I just got shook when I found out you was a detective and I thought we had some something bad." JJ sat down beside me.

"Its fine, I get it."

"I feel so bad. It's not your fault. I knew Harry was going through a hard time, I just didn't want to ask him what was wrong. I should have, it's my fault."

"JJ, it's not your fault. You didn't know what to do." I pulled him in for a hug.

"Can we start over?"

"Yes. Hi I'm Madelynn Green. I'm 20 and I'm a criminal detective. What about you?"

"I'm Olajide Olatunji but you can call me Jide or JJ. I'm a Youtuber and I'm part of the Sidemen. Nice to meet you." He held his hand out for me to shake.

"Nice to meet you too." I accepted his handshake and laughed, pulling him in for another hug which he happily returned.