Crashing (discontinued)

Thirteen~

** Tyler's POV ** 

My head hurt. Like really hurt. It felt like I fell straight on my brain. My head was pounding as if a very intricate dance number was taking place in my skull. I could hear my heart in my chest, making my head hurt even more. I shifted a bit in this new space, immediately regretting that decision. My body ached all over. The worst part is that I had no idea why.

I willed myself to pry open my eyes, being blinded by the bright lights of this foreign place. I opened my mouth, to call out to someone, but I couldn't get anything out. I couldn't move my body, I was numb. I knew nothing was broken, because I hadn't drove last night, or gotten into any fights. Luke, Naomi and I all went to that party though. 

Explains my head ache, I must've drank. I mentally cursed myself, I broke my promise, I promised I'd never do that again. I let Him wreck me once, I promised to leave my past behind. Though it was long ago, He somehow seeped into this new life I had created for myself. And I was going to do everything I could to keep him out. He was just like sleep, coming slowly, then all at once. And I was determined to stay up.

With this new pep talk I had just given myself, I pushed myself up. I realized where I was now. The familiar smell filling my noise. The bland colors flooding my eyes. The beeping lacing the low hum of other machines. The hospital. I should've known from many trips here before. I craned my neck to see any other signs of life in this deserted room.

I opened my mouth again to speak. I saw a figure sitting in a chair and I immediately panicked. I blinked a couple times, slowing lifting my fists up to rub my eyes, careful not to mess with the IV and other tubes attached to my body. 

"L-luke?" I croaked, I cringed at the sound of my voice. The blond haired boy jolted up, surprised, as was I, I could barely hear myself. He blinked a couple times, trying to remember where he was, it looked as though he was doing the same thing I did when I woke. I chuckled softly, when he finally realized where he was, his eyes widened.

"Tyler!" he rushed over to me. "Are you okay? I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have asked you to come. I'm so so sorry, do you hate me? Of course you hate me. I did this to you. I'm such a terrible friend."

"Woah, woah, slow down." I grabbed his hand and covered it with both of mine. "What happened?" I blinked a couple times, my eyes hurt, I touched a hand to my cheek, it felt rough, it stung when I touched it, I moved my hand a bit closer to my eye, I felt puffiness. I'd been crying? Why? I looked down at my body, no scratches. What the hell? I touched my cheek again and looked at Luke.

This time it was my turn for my eyes to widen. "M-m-matt.. he did this... d-didn't he?" I choked out.

"Tyler I am so sorry, we're going to take care of it. I'm going to take care of you. I am so sorry."

I smiled. I was stronger than everyone thought I was. I could get through this. I had with Him. I pulled Luke into a hug. "It's okay now, I'm okay. Thank you Luke. Thank you so much." I pulled away and kissed his cheek. A doctor walked in, I read his name tag. Dr. Wallings.

"Hello Tyler." he smiled. "How are you feeling?"

"Better." I told him honestly.

"Good, we ran a couple tests, just normal procedure."

I nodded. Dr. Wallings mumbled some more incoherent things while looking through a folder. He finally snapped it shut and nodded. "Well, if you're feeling better like you say you are, you can go, but I would recommend therapy, here's a card." He handed me a shiny card with DR. WANG in big letters. I scrunched up my face, quickly returning it to it's 'natural beauty' and smiling.

"Thank you." I said, getting up. I looked at my wrists, there were faint bruises, but I'd be okay in a week. Luke looked at me worryingly. I'm Fine. I mouthed to him. He nodded and smiled weakly at me.

We walked out the room and into the waiting area. 

"My car's outside." Luke told me.

"I would hope so, because I don't think it would be able to fit in here unless you broke a couple walls." I smiled.

"Wow, you really are okay." he chuckled.

"That I am." I smiled, throwing the card away.

"You should go to the therapy thing." he said.

"I don't need it, I promise." I told him, walking ahead.

Thankfully he dropped the subject.

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"Thanks for dropping me off." I hugged him again.

"Yeah, see you tomorrow?" He asked.

"Yeah." I flashed him a smile.

I got out the car and walked upstairs.

"Hey Dad? I'm home!" I called out. There was no response. I walked over to the fridge and pulled out a drink. I walked back to the counter uncapping it and picked up a note.

Hey Bud,

I had to go out on business for two weeks, I'll be back soon. If you get lonely I'd assume you'd be staying at Naomi's, but if not I met the woman across the street, Liz, her son goes to school with you, you could stay there also. Be back soon.

Dad

I sighed and nodded to myself. I walked up the stairs to my room and collapsed on the bed.

"TY!" Someone screamed.

"AHH!" I yelled, falling off my bed. "Owww" I whined, getting up and rubbing my head.

Naomi ran over to me, "I'm so glad you're okay! Are you okay? I'm so sorry."

I chuckled. "I'm fine babes. Everything is all good. How'd you get in?"

"Ways." she smirked.

"Do tell." I pushed.

"But Daaarrrrlliiiingggg, I'd rather not." She dragged out.

I shrugged, no point in figthting. 

"How are you and Calum?" I wiggled my eyebrows suggestively.

"It's only been what? A day? A day and a half? What did you expect? 3 fights, make up sex and kids?" she giggled.

"Wouldn't be surprised." I chuckled, she stopped giggling and gasped, hitting my arm, and giggling again.

"Your hair looks nice, kind of faded. I like it." she told me. 

"Well thank you darling, you're just the prettiest little thing. Took me hours to get it like this, you know? Beauty takes time. Of course for some. Mine just comes naturally. I try to rock that Au Natural look 24/7, you know?" I told her in my best southern accent. We both stared at each other blankly.

"Never speak of this again." I stared at her wide-eyed.

"Agreed." she replied quickly and nodded.