My Brother's Best Friend

Chapter 2

Chapter 2
The aftermath
I woke up on the couch. My head was lying on Finn's chest as we slept. I honestly don't remember how we ended up here. I remember that I was crying when Finn came up from his shower. I suggested that we go to the hospital to see Pete but Finn just shook his head. I had thrown my hair in a bun and sat on the couch next to him. We talked for a while but I don't know how we ended up cuddling with one another.
"Morning," he whispered. He squinted his eyes at the sunlight peaking through the shades.
"We should go see Pete..." I said resting my chin on his chest, looking at him.
"I need to tell you something..." Finn said moving a loose piece of hair away from my face. We had never gotten this close to one another before. I loved the feeling of his touch...
"Is it about Pete?" I asked looking down. I was trying not to cry but Finn knew something I didn't and that scared me.
"Coach said Pete is really hurt. Viv, he's not gonna be able to walk again..." Finn trailed off. My brother?! Paralyzed. He would loose football, the one thing he loved more then anything in this world.
"I have to go see him," I cried getting up and running to the door.
"Viv! No!" Finn grabbed me like he did last night. I tried kicking and screaming but nothing was working.
"Why can't I see him!?" I yelled punching Finn in the stomach. I cried into his chest as he held me tighter.
"He's in a coma...He's not bound to wake up for a few more days," Finn sighed, "The nurse called when you were asleep last night." I shook my head and cried in Finn's arms. The house was silent except for my sniffles.
"It'll be okay, Viv," Finn whispered tilting my head up to his face. He kissed me on the forehead softly. He set me back on the couch.
"Where are you going?" I asked reaching for his embrace again.
"I'm gonna run home really fast...I'll be back in ten minutes," he said grabbing his bag. I nodded slightly as he let himself out.
All of last night was a blur. I don't even remember Finn and I's conversation. I hope I didn't say anything that would lead him to knowing I liked him. I wanted to tell him but with this whole Pete thing, I knew I couldn't.
Pete...Star football player. He was almost as good as Finn. Pete was bound to play professionals though. I remember going to his football games as kids. I would always be cheering for him. It's sad that I'll never able to cheer him on anymore on the sidelines. Pete and I were twins...we did everything together.
Suddenly the phone rang. I jumped in my chair. I ran over to the phone, I hope they had news about Pete.
"Hello?" I whispered.
"Honey," it was my mom, "Are you okay?"
"Yes, but Pete isn't mom, he's..." I couldn't get it out.
"I know, the doctor called me," she cried, "Was the hit bad?"
"It was awful mom," I screamed. I was crying so hard I collapsed. I felt two strong hands pick me up again. It must've been Finn. I hadn't heard him come in.
"We won't be home for another three weeks," she sighed, "There's no air travel right now...at least not here." Not with my parents for another three weeks? Where was I gonna go? I couldn't stay in this empty house for that long.
"Okay," I sniffed. It sounded like mom had be cut off. The phone began to dial tone, I knew I had lost her.
"Viv," Finn whispered. I turned to face him, "You can stay at my apartment until Pete and your parents come home."
"You're sure I won't be a problem?" I asked hugging him harder and harder. I never expected something like this to happen. The thought never even crossed my mind. All year I had pictured us winning the football game with Pete and Finn running through the house celebrating...but Pete could never run again. He'll be stuck in a wheelchair all his life, wondering what if he could play football again.
"Viv," Finn whispered, "You're never a problem..." He hugged me tighter.
"I'll get my stuff," I said slowly. But suddenly the phone rang. I ran over to it. I was hoping it was the doctor.
"Hello?" I said softly.
"Vivian," a lady said, "This is Dr. Write. Your brother is making strides. He may even wake up today...I know you would love to see him." I started crying.
"Of course! I'll be right there!" I exclaimed hanging up the phone.
"What's going on?" Finn asked taking my hands.
"Pete! He's going to wake up today!" I exclaimed crying with joy. Even though Pete wasn't able to walk again, at least I would be able to talk to him and hang out with him.
"Get dressed and we will go together." he said quietly. I nodded and ran up the stairs. I couldn't wait to see Pete. Even though he annoyed me sometimes, I couldn't live without him...