vacant :: lrh

Chapter 8

The doors opened slowly and I walked out into the lobby. I stopped for a second before taking in my surroundings and walking towards the front door of the hotel. I walked to Ashton's black range rover.  I found the keys in my purse and unlocked the doors I got in the drivers seat and Calum opened the passenger seat door and climbed in. I rolled my eyes for about the 20th time today. I buckled in and turned on the ignition. And started to drive out of the hotel parking lot.

"I'm sorry," Calum said and put his hand on my knee. I moved my leg over so he couldn't put his hand there and huffed.

"No you're not now shush," I said.

"I really am," He stated, "I was drunk and I shouldn't of done that."

"Being drunk isn't an excuse," I pointed out.

"I know but," He started but I cut him off.

"But nothing now be quiet," I hissed.

He sighed and looked out his window.

I sped down the highway, not caring how fast I was going.

At least I thought I didn't care until it hit me. Litterally hit me.

Everything was going in slow motion I locked eyes with Calum who was just as horrifyed as I was.

The car started to roll, Calums hand reached for mine and at this point I wasn't going to deny him. I grabbed his hand and squeezed my eyes shut. When the car was done moving I took a moment to take in what just happened.

"Are you okay?" Calum asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine," I breathed.

I realized the car was upside down. I turned the car off and carefully unbuckled my seat belt. I crawled out of the car, as did Calum. He stood up and brushed hisself off and then hugged me tightly.

I hugged him back, I realized I was shaking.

He laughed a little, "Shakey?"

I nodded.

"Your knee is bleeding ," He pointed out.

I looked down at my knee, it was just a little scratch.

"There's no glass it's fine," I assured him. I heard faint sirens and then I looked around me. There was another car that was just as bad as ours. The man was walking towards us, "Are you guys okay?"

I nodded, "Yes were fine, thank you."

"Okay good," He smiled and walked back to his car.

"Fuck I forgot to grab the insurance," I groaned.

"I got it," Calum said and held it up.

I sighed in relief. The sirens were close and loud.

When they pulled up they walked up to us and ask a few questions and then the ambulance pulled up.

When the paramedics gave us the all clear we called Michael.

"Hey," He said on the other end.

"Hi, do you have a car?" I asked.

"Yeah why?" He asked.

"Me and Calum just got in a car accident. And we need a ride back to the hotel," I replied calmly, trying not to alarm him.

"Are you guys okay?" He asked.

"Yes, the paramedics gave us the all clear and the car is getting towed right now," I explained.

"Okay good, I'll be right there, where are you?"

"South end of the high way by the carwash and McDonald's," I said.

"Ok I'll be there in a little, bye," he said and hung up.

When Michael pulled up I got in the passenger seat and Calum climbed in the backseat.

"So explain," Michael ordered softly.

"I was going a tad too fast on the highway and this guys car just came out of nowhere and it collided , the car rolled. I'm okay, I think Calums okay," I explained.

"Are you okay Cal?" He asked.

"Mhm," Calum nodded.

"Alright that's good," Michael sighed in relief.