The Photographer | Jyatt

|Chapter 14|

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JAEDEN

"What is it?" Wyatt queried concerned and gently stepped towards me.

"It's Noah" I wavered.

I slowly lowered my hand and turned to face him.

"He passed out"

"Oh Jaeden, I'm so sorry" he gathered me in his arms. "Is he alright?"

"He's in the hospital with Millie and my mom" I sniffled.

I pulled away, tears streaming down my eyes and he cupped my face. He ran his thumbs across my cheeks as he searched my eyes.

"What do you want to do, baby?" he asked softly.

"Can you please take me to the hospital? I have to see him" I sobbed.

"Of course. Come on, I'll call Joe and he can drive us"

"Thank you"

He smiled before squeezing my hand and dialing Joe's number.

"Joe? Hey, It's Wyatt, can you do me a favor?"

Tears streamed down my face as Wyatt's faint voice echoed in my ears. All I could think about was Noah, and how selfish I've been.

All I've done is give him and Mom a hard time and made them worry while I hung out with Wyatt. I love Wyatt so much, but I've been spending all my time with him instead of my sick brother.

"I'm such an asshole" I said quietly, but Wyatt heard me.

"One second, Joe. Jae, you're not an asshole. Joe will be here soon and you can go see Noah, okay?" Wyatt consoled me.

I nodded and wiped my eyes, but it didn't change the guilt that stabbed my heart. He could be dying or dead right now and instead of being with him I'm out with Wyatt.

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Joe came a few minutes later and Wyatt helped me climb into his car. He held me the entire ride to the hospital.

"So, what's the skinny?" Joe queried.

"No offense, Joe, but it's personal" Wyatt explained.

"No, it's alright, Wyatt" I whispered, and sat up. "It's my brother, Joe. Noah is...he's sick"

"Oh. I'm really sorry to hear that, buddy"

"Thanks"

"Well sit tight, we'll be there soon"

I nodded and laid back down in Wyatt's lap. He draped his arm over me comfortingly and brushed the strands of hair from my eyes.

"We'll be there soon, baby" he whispered.

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I all but ran into the hospital and flew to the front desk.

"Noah Lieberher" I said rushed.