Negative Space (Calum Hood A.U.)

Chapter 35 - Pity Party

June's POV

Calum and I haven't talked in two days but I didn't leave. He might've hurt me but in my heart I know that it's the 17-year old Calum talking and not the man I fell in love with, so this is my way of being patient. Plus, if we don't talk, the less likely he'll say something that'll hurt me, right?

I was at home and fixing my bags so Aunt Joy was the one looking for Calum at the hospital.

Someone then knocked on my door, "Can I come in?" I answered with a sweet 'sure' and my dad walked in, holding a glass of water, handing it to me.

"How are you feeling pumpkin?"

"A little sad 'cause I'm leaving you again." It was true, but it's mostly because of Calum.

"No, like how are you feeling? With this whole thing with Calum. It must be really hard in your position right now."

I sighed. I know I couldn't hide anything from my father. He may not be my blood but he's the one who raised me, who knew me.

"He'll be back. I know it." I told him, more like, I told myself.

Dad didn't say anything after that and he just helped me pack.

After I was done, I heard Luke's car outfront and I brought my bags with me. Luke and I agreed that we would be going to the hospital first before driving to the airport.

"Hey." I greeted Luke and he helped me put my bags in the car. "You really didn't have to accompany me, you know? It'll only take you two trips."

"I can't leave you alone and I know you know that-"

"I'm not a kid, Luke, I can handle myself."

"I'm worried about you. Everyone's worried about you, June." They shouldn't be. I'm fine. It's Calum they have to be worried about.

I sighed. I hate to admit it but I know I'm lying to myself when I say I'm fine because I most clearly am not.

Looking up at Luke, I faked a smile, "I'm going to be okay, I promise."

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When we got to the hospital, Calum was asleep. I don't know if I should be relieved because I don't know what to tell him or a little sad because I actually want to talk to him.

"June." Luke called me. "I'll just go to the nurses' station with Aunt Joy, then we'll go, okay?" I nodded as both of them leave the room.

I stared at Calum, peacefully sleeping on his bed, left hand on his side and his right hand resting on his stomach.

My hand brushed over my neck then I remembered the necklace he gave me in Stanford, the puzzle piece necklace.

I quickly detached it from my neck and walked over to Calum slowly.

Dangling the necklace beside his head, I whispered, "June Lopez. June Lopez. Your girlfriend. Remember her. June Lopez."

I stood up straight and carefully took his hand, opening it. I placed the necklace on his palms and rolled his fingers up.

Maybe, just maybe he'll remember me when he sees the necklace. And maybe when he goes back to New York, he'll look for me instead of my sister.

Luke came back about a minute later and we both said our goodbyes to Aunt Joy.

I took one glance at Calum before leaving the room.

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"Why do girls have so many bags?!" Luke whined the moment we got to the apartment floor.