Love?

Awaiting hopes

Kyles POV

I sat in the waiting room of the hospital for hours, I kept going to the receptionist asking how Charlotte was and every time the same answer 'She's still in surgery, I will let you know when she comes out'. i kept pacing the room being unable to sit still

After 5 hours I saw her father enter, 'Where's my daughter!' he was yelling

'Mr Scott' I tried to be calm as his eyes landed on me. He took 3 large strides to reach me 'Mr Scott, I'm your daughter's teacher. Don't come here acting all innocent, like you're not the reason she's here in the first place' I was yelling at this point. 

'EXUS-' but I cut him off before he could continue. 

'I know what you do to her, beating her because you can't handle the fact your wife left you. You take your problems out on her and now look what has happened. She has attempted to take her own life because you were nothing but shit to her. How could you beat your own daughter, make her hurt and feel like an outcast' as I finished my point I knew everyone was staring but I couldn't care the man who stood before deserved the world to know what he did and for him to pay the price. 

A nurse came between us 'Gentlemen sit down before I kick you both out of this hospital' her voice raised and superior. 

I dropped into the seat next to me, ' So you must be Kyle then' I was confused he didn't seem worried about the fact I knew what he did or what had just occurred

'yes I'm Kyle'. That's when he grabbed something from his pocket, it was the note I had left Charlotte the night I came over.

'You said you are her teacher right?' I didn't like where this was going 'Yes'. His eyes locked into mine 'Then why were you at your student's house the night her brother was killed? Why did you kiss her goodnight? A little too friendly for a student teacher friendship I would think' How did he know about that, he wasn't there or was he? I was so concerned about Charlotte, I didn't think about my actions. 

'She was upset so I comforted her and the reason I was there was because she left her music homework in my class and it was due on Monday so being a nice teacher I was dropping it home to her' I couldn't believe the lie I had just made up on the spot, with that pride I made my voice more confident. Standing up I walked to the other side of the waiting room. 

'Miss Scott's Family' a nurse called, both Mr Scott and I ran up to the nurse 'which one of you is her legal guardian' I looked at him with a glare a small smirk appeared on his face 

'That would be me; I'm her father Sam Scott'. 

The nurse directed him out of the waiting room in the same direction Charlotte had gone when she came in. Once again I was waiting all alone, just hoping she was okay. You couldn't tell either way with doctors and nurses they always keep a straight face with zero emotions. With my head in my hands I waited and waited.

Charlotte's POV

I had failed; my first thought when I woke up. I was lying in a hospital bed my arm bandage up; multiple different liquids flowed into my body through the many tubes that surrounded me. I heard noise outside my room, I tried to hear who it was when I saw a face I wished to never see again 'Dad' my words sharp and annoyed. He looked at me as tears filled his eyes.

Oh great this act again 'You worried me sick Charlotte, when the school called and said you had gone to hospital I thought it was just because of another fight but when they told me you tried to take your life my heart shattered. I can't lose you two.' He broke down in tears; in a normal situation yes I would probably crying at this point saying how sorry I was but I don't feel anything. 

This man had destroyed my childhood, made my life miserable, he was the one who lead me to this decision. I didn't want to live anymore because of him, yet he has the audacity to sit at my bedside crying 'Get out' my voice cold and distant. He looked at me; the fire burned in his eyes before he walked from away from my bed and left the room. 

The Doctor came by to check my fluids and how I was feeling, how can I tell him how I'm feeling if my whole body is numb and my brain feels drained. I stayed silent 'Charlotte we are here for you, the staff, your father and the young man in the waiting room who has been siting there for hours.' 

My face cringed when the doctor said my father was here for me but it took me a second to realise who the young man was; Kyle. I looked at the Doctor 'Send the young man in, I want to talk to him' the doctor looked slightly shocked at my response. 

'Are you sure Charlotte?' I didn't question my gut feeling 'Yes' the doctor left the room. As I waited I got nervous, why had he waited around, I'm just a crazy girl who tried taking her life because the world wasn't good enough for her. Swiping away my thoughts the door opened, Kyle stood there his usual tidy hair messed up like he had been running his hands through it for hour, his tie loose around his neck, his shirt sleeves rolled and his eyes were filled with tears his face covered in tear stains what had I done to this man.

I looked away from him feeling the guilt build up inside of me, I had destroyed this man because I was selfish 'Charlotte-' even his voice sounded broken ' Charlotte, How could I let this happen. I was meant to protect you and I failed. You're here because I didn't do my job of taking care of you, I let you go back to that monster.' I sat shocked why was he blaming himself for everything I had done 'When I found you my heart broke, seeing you on that bathroom floor I hugged you tight. I felt the life leave your body as I held you in my arms' Kyle was crying. He had found me and he was blaming himself for what I had done. 

' It's not your fault Kyle' at the mention of his name he looked up into my eyes, I could see the tiniest bit of hope appear in his 'I'm still here, you saved me from death. You saved me from myself' as I spoke I felt Kyle put his hand in mine. Looking over at him I no longer saw the annoying Teacher I had met a month ago but I saw a person with love in their heart caring for me. Kyle made life better but I kept hurting him in return for his kindness, he tried to help and I ran. Even after all the times I've hurt him he's still here beside me now 'Kyle why do care about me so much, I'm not worth your kindness and care' his crying had stopped as he was looking into my eyes. 

'Charlotte you deserve more than just care and kindness. You deserve all the love of the world. You believe this lie that you unworthy of all the stuff that you need more than anyone else. I care about you because – ' He hesitated before finishing 'Because I love you Charlotte Scott'.

Unknown's POV

I had headed to the hospital to see Charlotte, I know I had never talked to her but I've been watching from afar. She's so beautiful, so talented I remember when she sung for our class everyone was shocked well everyone except me because I always knew she was talented. Charlotte is a beautiful girl; I don't understand why everyone is so cold to her. Walking up to the door of her room I heard talking it was Charlotte but I couldn't tell who the other voice was yet it was so familiar. 

'Kyle why do care about me so much, I'm not worth your kindness and care' Charlotte said, hang on a second I know who it is with her it's Mr Kyle Rivers I kept listening in 

'Charlotte you deserve more than just care and kindness. You deserve all the love of the world. You believe this lie that you unworthy of all the stuff that you need more than anyone else. I care about you because – ' there was a long pause 'Because I love you Charlotte Scott'. I was shocked, had I heard correctly. Mr Rivers loved Charlotte, my girl. This wasn't going to happen, just before I entered the room to punch the shit out of him I stopped, crazy idea what if I left it. 

It's the perfect blackmail, a teacher in love with his student it was priceless. With the new plan set in place I left the flowers outside her room and walked away. It was my turn to shine, Charlotte will be mine.