Lost and Found

Chapter 3: Accidents

*Devans P.O.V.*

"Devan!!" My brother calls at me from downstairs. I got up and realized I was still in my jeans and my sweatshirt. I must've fallen asleep as soon as I hit the pillow. "Coming!" I yell back and I trudge down the stairs. I'm a little bit dizzy for some reason. I try to shake it off. I meet Collins at the kitchen table. Mom is standing over me looking angry, and Collins is sitting across from me looking disappointed.

"Devan, I am VERY upset with you" my mom hissed at me. What did I do? I'm confused. "Do you have any idea how dangerous that is! And.. and.." my mom sputters angrily. I must've looked genuinely confused because Collins look softened.

"Devan, do you remember anything from last night?" He asked softly. I shook my head. Collins sighed and held his head in his hands. Mom stared blankly, her face red. "You got into a minor car accident last night, Devan." Collins sighed.

"What!! How?? Wh.. what? I.." I was shocked how did I manage that? "Did I hurt anyone?" I asked quietly.
Mom sighed loudly. "No, Devan. You just knocked a piece of the neighbours fence over." She growled.
"Mom, go easy on him right now. He doesn't even remember what happened."
Suddenly I felt sick. Really sick. I ran to the washroom and threw up. Collins trailed me and laid his hand on my back. Mom grabbed some ginger tea for me after I was finished. I felt numb and shaky. I had a really bad headache, too.

"Hangover." My mom spat.
Hangover.. I was drunk? Is that how I got into the accident? No, I thought I was smarter than that! I was so ashamed. I buried my head in my hands as it all came back to me.

*flashback to last night*

"Go! Go! Go!" Shouted a crowd from around me. My friends from school, my sports teams, and some others were all cheering me on as me and my best friends, Axel and Kasey, were chugging from several bottles. Axel slammed his down first. The rowdy crowd screamed and threw bottle caps around at him. I was next. I slammed the bottle so hard it shattered, which made everyone shriek with laughter and enjoyment. I remember that it burnt. It burnt really, really bad. I can't remember what I was drinking, but it was not good. I moved my tongue around my mouth and swallowed. It hurt.

*back to current time*

"How did I end up driving?" I asked.
"Collins gave you the keys last night. You usually don't drink. What was it that got into you? You've lost so much trust from me, young man. I think that goes for Collins too." I looked at Collins, but he wouldn't meet my eyes. I felt a lump form in my throat.

"I'm sorry" I choked out, my eyes filling with tears. I can't believe it. I've tried so hard to earn my Moms trust after another accident years ago. And now I've gone and thrown it all away. And my brother.. my best friend! I lost all his trust as well. How will I be able to live with myself now?  I felt the hot tears stream down my face. I buried my face in my hands and a sob lets out. Mom looked startled, then her expression softened slightly. Collins sat beside me, and gave me a hug.

"I'm so sorry!" I cry. Collins gives me a tissue and says "it's okay, little bro. I know this was all just a big accident. I'm sure Mom will forgive you too"  I look up at him and smile weakly. I glance up at mom who is now smiling sadly. I don't know what I can ever do to earn her trust back.

As I sit on the couch, still with my ginger tea, I reach my hand into my sweatshirt pocket. I feel several items. I pull out a couple quarters, a piece of paper, and a straw wrapper. I set them down on the table beside me. Some writing catches my eye on the piece of paper. I reach out and grab it. It reads:

     Devan, I really like you, But if you like me, you're gonna have to prove it. Highway 122 N. LLR. 1-826-828-1269 Avery Callen Hollister
Xoxo, ACH

What does that even mean? Avery.. That's the girl I met last night!!! I think she's giving me.. directions? To what? To who? I grab my phone and enter the number. I text "hey" and leave it there. Almost instantly, the speech bubble pops up with the three dots
. Then it disappears. I look at my own text. Underneath it says "Read".
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Guys I have no life so here's a surprise chapter! I'm still publishing 2 chapters Monday, so this is something to tie you over until then. Have a good day/night!!