My Saviour - Tanner X Woods

Chapter 14 - Danger Of The Past

*At the hospital*

Woods' POV

Tanner was rushed through the double doors into a large room, paramedics talking about his stats. I couldn't understand. I followed close behind him trying to make sure he was okay. A nurse came over to me and tried to push me outside. "He will be okay but we need some space just to run a few tests. We will take care of him." She reassured me. I didn't want to leave his side but I knew they wouldn't be able to work with me there so I just left.

I watched through the doors. I couldn't bare seeing him like this. He was laying half dead in a hospital bed because of me. How could I be so stupid? All I wanted was to have fun but now I realise it was a mistake. We should have just stayed on the beach or something. Why did I want to go to the mountains? As the thoughts rushed through my head, I felt a warm hand suddenly press into my shoulder. "How is he?" It was Matt. He's going to fire me..

"I don't know." I broke down into tears and Matt grabbed me and hugged me. "I'm so sorry Matt. I didn't mean for any of this to happen but i just wanted to have a laugh but i know it was a really bad idea and Tanner shouldn't be here right now. It's okay if you want to fire me, I understand, Please just make sure Tanner is okay" I rushed out. My thoughts were racing through my mind and ringing in my ears. "Woods, I'm not going to fire you, It was an accident. I know that. You obviously care about him otherwise you wouldn't be in this state and he clearly cares about you because you are all he talks about. He will be alright. Okay?" Matt said comfortingly.

A nurse came through the doors. She looked at me and looked into the room where Tanner was. "He is asking after you" she said. I smiled widely with tear filled eyes. He was okay. I wasn't sure what to do. Cry or smile or anything else. "Can I see him then?" She nodded. "Are you guys coming in?" They shook their heads and gestured for me to go and see him. "Hi, I'm so sorry, I didn't mean for this to hap-" Tanner grabbed my hand and pulled me closer to him and covered my mouth weakly with his hand. "I know. It's alright, I promise." He smiled and held my hand. "I love you Woods and a little accident like this won't stop me from loving you. You mean the world to me. I didn't realise how much I needed somebody like you in my life, I would be completely lost without you." Tanner began to tear up.

"I love you too. And it was hardly a 'small accident', you ended up unconscious and in hospital." He just smiled at me and gripped my hand tighter. "Woods, I'm alive and it was an accident. Try not to think about it. I've come out with a small cut and a headache, it's nothing bad." He smiled. A nurse entered and walked over. "How are you doing Tanner?" she asked softly.

"I have a bit of a headache but I'm okay." He answered. The nurse nodded and smiled. She glanced at our hands and began to smile more. "You guys are a couple?" she asked inquisitively. We looked at each other, smiled and nodded. "Yeah, I suppose we are." Tanner said with a grin and looked back at her. She beamed. Her shoulders seemed to lift a little and as she walked away her strides were more meaningful.

"Well that was interesting." I laughed. "Do you want anything to eat or drink?" I asked him. Tanner seemed a little pained. "I'm not sure if I'm allowed anything. Sometimes they say you are, other times not, so I would just ask. I think I need some painkillers more than anything." He laughed a little. I gently let go of his hand and placed a kiss on his forehead before leaving to get a nurse.

Matt stood up from the chair just outside the door. "He's alright. He has a headache so I'm just going to ask if he can have any meds." Matt sighed a deep sigh of relief and sat back down and informed the others. I wandered around a little looking for a nurse who wasn't in a rush. I eventually found one. "Excuse me? My friend has got a really bad headache and he was wondering if he could have some painkillers." I pointed vaguely towards his room. The man looked at me with some confusion in his face. "Woodland... Woodland Demars?" He looked me up and down. I nodded feeling puzzled. "Jamie. Jamie Lee." My face dropped. No way was he Jamie. He can't be. No no no. "Wow..." I was so shocked. He laughed. My entire past ran through my head. All those memories ringing out. "Do you want to show me where your friend is? Then we can get you on the way." He said with a slight hiss. I shook my head slightly still completely bewildered by the entire situation. "No, it's okay but thank you." I said stunned as I walked away. He grabbed my arm. "Headaches don't just go away like that. Let me help."

I hesitantly walked him back to Tanner. Matt stood up again. "Woods? Are you alright? You look a little pale." I nodded and continued walking without even looking at him. I slowly opened the door and Tanner looked over and smiled. Jamie walked in. "So what can I do for you?" he asked as he picked up Tanners notes. Tanner was looking me. "I just have a bit of a headache and was wondering if I could have some pain killers please." Jamie walked out. "What's wrong? You look really pale." Tanner stated. He reached for my hand and held it. I couldn't hold his back. I couldn't think about any one thing at a time. Jamie returned with a box of paracetamol and a glass of water. "Here you go, you should feel better in no time at all." He said cheerfully. He looked at Tanners hand which was still gripping mine. "Woodland Demars is gay. Who knew?" He smirked.

Tanner looked at me concerned. I couldn't speak. I just gripped onto Tanners hand tightly and stood up tall. "Yes I am." I said confidently. My hands usually shake anyways but they became extremely shaky. "Well I'm very happy for you" He smirked again, he had that look he always used to have when he looked at me. A small glint of evil. A tiny fraction of the damage he could do, and yet he was working in a hospital, helping vulnerable people. He walked out still smirking and a spring in his step.

"How did he know your name?" Tanner asked. I looked back at him with tear filled eyes. My chest felt heavy and my shaking got worse.

"He is the reason i'm like this. He is the reason I'm terrified of everybody. He is the reason I am so messed up.."