The Guy Next Door

Chapter 14

Before I could say anything I felt everything get darker and before I knew I was on the floor as Dylan and Demilio rushed to my side. I opened my eyes trying to adjust to the bright light staring right at me. I could see my mom talking to a doctor, she looked really concerned. I looked out the door and saw Dylan and Demilio talking. My stomach started to turn. Oh no. That's all that was going through my head. What if Dylan tells him what we did. What if they get in a fight. All I knew was that I had to get out of this hospital bed.

"Sweety your finally awake." My mom said rushing to my side. I was struck with confusion.

"Is there something wrong?" I said sitting up on the pillow.

"Nothing serious, you seem to be healthy. But I do want to ask you about your mental health." The doctor says.

"Ok?" I don't know why she wanted to know my mental health it has nothing to do with me fainting.

"You may have fainted because of stress or anxiety. How often do you get worried a day." She said sitting in a rolling chair.

Was that even a question?? I couldn't stop laughing. Obviously not out loud. I've been the most stressful person since I moved here. I didn't know if I should tell her the truth.

"Um I would say I get stress sometimes?" I said trying to act normal.

"Well that might be the lead to you fainting. How bout I give you some pills and tell me if you feel more.. better." She said writing something.

"Ok you're all set, we checked everything already. You can get dressed in that restroom and then you can leave." She said pointing at the restroom and exit where Dylan and Demilio were at.

"Do you have another exit?" I said. I just really didn't want to to talk to them. Obviously I couldn't be with Demilio but I just... I don't know.

"The emergency exit but why would you wanna go through there." She said letting out a little laugh.

"I just, big crowds scare me." I said knowing there would be people outside.

"Um ok? I guess you could If you want?" She said looking over at my mother who looked at me with an expression of confusion.

"Ok thanks." I said getting up but then realizing I have a gown on.

"Here are your clothes." My mom said handing them to me.

I quickly changed and speed walked to the exit door. I just wanted to get away from them. I needed some time to process everything and every mistake I've made since I've been here. Not that Dylan was a mistake, because he really wasn't. I can't even think straight.

I quickly get to the car and wait for my mom to unlock the car impatiently. I was hoping they wouldn't come outside and see me gone. My anxiety levels were all the way high right there and then. I got in the car with a sigh of relief. I turned to put on my belt and saw them walking outside looking around. I leaned all the way back in my seat.

"Who are you trying to run away from, you know you can't run away from your problems forever." She said starting the car. Wow she's actually right about that. I really can't. I'm gonna have to face them at some point. My phone starts ringing and I see that it's Dylan. I answer.. ugh why did I do that.