On the Run // Wroetoshaw

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"Family members of Harold Lewis?" Neither of us cared, we all rushed up to the doctors. "Which one of you are his family?"

"We're all friends." Josh spoke up.

"Sorry, family only, for now."

"I'm his fiancé." I knew how the system worked, it was family members and partners. I looked back at the boys who all seemed confused.

"Please come with me." The doctor directed me to Harry's room where he lay lifeless. "Mr Lewis is lucky to be alive. If he was found a few minutes later, he would have been dead. We've managed to pump out the pills from his stomach but its destroyed the lining and started attacking his main organs however they're not as damaged as we expected and he should be fine."

"Thank you."

"I noticed that Mr Lewis is here because of attempted suicide. Is there anything going on that may have caused him to attempt?" He raised his eyebrow up.

"I'm not sure. His friends know a lot more than I do as they work together everyday."

"Once Mr Lewis is awake, I'd like to have a meeting to discuss if any help should be arranged. Apart from that, he is fine. Would you like me to bring Mr Lewis' friends in?"

"Yes please." And with that, the doctor walked out.

I sat down on the chair closest to Harry and held his hand. Thousands of tubes were attached to Harry, he had a massive stitch running down his arm which was bandaged up. It was a horrible sight and I never wanted to see it again.

"Harry, why? Is it because of me? Maybe I'm just a mistake. I'm sorry for being in your life." I looked down and cried, holding his hand. The doors opened but I didn't care if they saw me cry.

"Maddie, it's gonna be okay. I promise. Like I said, Harry is a strong kid, he'll get better in no time." Ethan sat down beside me and stroked my hair.

"He was minutes away from death. If Ethan didn't find him in time, Harry would be gone." I cried even more at the thought of Harry being gone.

"He's here now and that's all that matters." Vik spoke.

"Group hug." Tobi mumbled and I let go of Harry's hand, standing up and allowing myself to be squashed between the boys. I found myself crying harder into Josh's chest.

"Its okay, please don't cry." His voice cracked as the seven of us were still hugging. I didn't want to let go of the boys, they were important to me.

"I love you guys." I barely knew them yet I needed them the most. I could tell I would be able to trust them.

"We love you too Maddie." They all responded.

"I-I love you t-too." A faint voice was heard which I instantly recognised as Harry's. The boys pulled away and I quickly held Harry's hand. He was opening his eyes and it was clear he was feeling uncomfortable.

"Harry, are you okay?" I whispered.

"Are you crying?" He asked, looking at me.

"No..." He raised his hand up and wiped my tears away.

"Don't cry."

"Its all my fault. I'm sorry."

I got up and left, running as fast as I could out the hospital. I could hear someone following me but unable to catch up to my speed. I ran where ever my legs took me, which managed to be an empty park with swings. I sat on the swings and cried, covering my face. I heard the light crunching of grass beneath someone's feet before they came sitting down beside me.

"Its my fault he's in there. I know it's my fault. I love Harry not Cal and I picked wrong. I'm not saying Cal is horrible, he's one of my favourite people but I just can't see myself with him in the future. I don't want to break his heart, he was so happy when we got together."

"If that's how you feel then go to Harry. I know you're not happy with me and I don't want to push you. You mean the world to me and I'm willing to let go of you so you can be happy. Of course it hurts but I'm saying this as a best friend, not a boyfriend. We'll always be close, okay?" Cal spoke, he was kneeling infront of me as he lifted my face up. He had a smile but I knew he was breaking. I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him in and hugging him.

"Thank you for understanding, I love you so much, as a best friend."

"I love you too, also as a best friend." He chuckled. "Come on, let's go back to Harry now. He needs you."

"Thank you for always being there for me." I smiled weakly as Cal gave me a piggy back to the hospital.

I stood outside Harry's room, I was nervous. Cal had gone back, I told him to go back. I could hear the boys talking inside, I wasn't sure about what though. I took a deep breath and opened the door. All the boys were looking at me, including Harry. I walked towards Harry, who seemed confused and planted a kiss on his lips. The boys began cheering and clapping. I pulled away and Harry held my hand, we both had massive grins plastered on our face.

"So, are you two getting together then?" Simon asked with a miscievious look on his face.

"Soon." Harry replied.

"So I can snatch your girl now?"

"Fuck off, stop being thirsty." Harry laughed. It was astonishing to see him laugh whole heartedly when he was bed-bound.

"You know where to find me." Simon winked.

"Of course." I played along. I could feel Harry become mad as his grip on my hand became tighter. "Relax babe." I giggled as I kissed his hand.

"Does Cal know?" Vik asked, slightly concerned.

"He does. Cal was the one who encouraged me to come. We promised to be good friends though so it's okay."

"I'm glad that everything turned out good in the end." Harry smiled.

"Says you, you're the one in hospital." I rolled my eyes jokingly and gave him a kiss on his forehead.