'Til next year ||Shawn Mendes||

chapter 24

When he snapped back to reality, he followed me outside. We jumped headed to the car. He didn't ask anymore questions and i was thankful for that. Though i can  see him in deep confusion. But i didn't care at that moment and kept texting Olivia the whole ride to get updates.

Once we stopped in front of the hospital, i opened my door to get but thought i should say something to him before i leave. But i wasn't sure what to say.

I tilted my head to his direction to talk but he cut me off not giving me a chance "it was nice seeing you again, you can go" he said dryly not taking his eyes off the road ahead of him.

"Shawn please listen, i wanted to say something but..." i placed my hand on his tighs but he pushed it away.

"You don't have to explain yourself, you moved on and found the right man. I wish you a happy life" he sighed his voice laced with sadness.

"No shawn that's not what happened, it was an accident..." i cried out breathing heavily.

"Please go, you have more important stuff to deal with now" he ordered more sternly this time.

I took a deep breath going outside. I glanced at him one last time, ugh I'm a horrible monster. I gave him hope again and lied right to his face. Why was i so stupid?

I shook myself a little and entered the hospital. I asked the receptionist about zach and she lead me to his room. I thanked her and hurried to the elevator.

"Ellie you're finally here!" Olivia exclaimed standing from her chair as she gave me a tight hug.

"Where is he?" I asked trembling.

"They're doing some tests to find out what caused high the fever and vomiting" she explained panting. "I'm sorry" she mumbled tears forming in her eyes.

"Tell me exactly what happened" i panted running my hand through my hair as she lead me to one of the chair since i was feeling a bit dizzy.

"Well at first he was sleeping peacefully until he woke up screming and he threw up several times... i thought it was normal but then he kept crying harder that's when i noticed his fever... i tried to get it down but it didn't work" she sniffed wipping away her tears.

"Why didn't you call me?" I snapped.

"I didn't want to ruin your date, i thought i could handle it" she defended.

"And by calling me to tell me my son is in the hospital won't ruin it" i yelled eyes whidening.

"I'm sorry, i called the doctor and she told me i had to bring him here as faat as possible... I'm so sorry I'm a terrible friend... i should never babysit him again. It's my fault" she groaned burying her face between her hand.

"It's not your fault oli, you were just trying to help. I should have stayed with him instead of persuiting a hopless relationship" i rubbed her back laying my head on her shoulder.

We stayed in this position for a few minutes, until the doctor walked out of the room. We gasped standing up.

"Doctor is he okay?"

"Yes we thought at first he might have been food poisoned but that didn't explain the slight fever so we ran some tests and it turns he caught a virus" she explained with a calm tone.

My heart sunk at her words "what virus?" Olivia held my hand tightly.

"Don't worry it's nothing serious. It's common between babies. We treated him and he's doing better now. But we prefer to keep in here for a few more hours to monitor his behaviour. If everything goes well he can leave tonight." She continued smiling gently.

"Thank god" i sighed gratefully hugging olivia.

" and thank you doctor" i said wipping my tears.

"If anything happen call one of the nurses, we're at your service." she replied politely before leaving us alone.

I hurried to the tiny colorful room to find zach laying on the bed making grabby motion with his hand towards me. Though i couldn't help but notice the little serum digging into his right arm.

"My poor baby" i ran to the bed giving him a big hug. He snuggled closer to me sobbing softly. In my entire life i have never felt such pain.

"I'm glad he's okay" olivia sat next to me rubbing his back.

"Anyway i hadn't got the chance to ask and it's probably not the appropriate time but... how things went with shawn?" She asked backing away once i sent her a deadly glare.

"It was great at the beginning, we talked hours about his career then he started asking about my life. I began revealing the truth little by little, first with job, college and i was about to tell him about zach when someone called me and rushed my story" i mumbled laying zach gently back on the bed.

"What was his reaction?"

"He was quiet but when i tried to explain, he told me to get out of the car and judging by his tone, i guess he doesn't want to see my face ever again" i grunted his features and harsh words replayed in my head.

"I don't believe you, shawn is a sweetheart. I don't think a baby would be a deal breaker for him" she protested. I honestly believed her words but his reaction sent me another message.

"It turns out it was... anyway it was fun seeing him again. It reminded me of the amazing time we spent back in spain. Too bad it won't repeat again" i sighed looking down sadly.

"It's okay hunny, you'll always have me" she smiled giving me a hug. "I'm sure of it,and that's why i want you to leave" i stated as she lift her shaking it in denial.

"Yeah you are... your exams are getting closer and i might stay here for the night. So you're gonna drive to Rachel's and stay there for the next few days." I demanded not giving her a chance to speak.

"Fine but keep me updated" she warned gathering her stuff.

"Will do... bye" she kissed both of us before leaving.

I sighed standing in front of the window staring at the sunset. Today's events flashed back in my head as his words stabbed my heart over and over again.

I wanted to cry allow myself to break down but i had to be strong for my boy. I can't be sad over a stupid guy not right now... ugh I wish actions were easier than words.
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