Chapter Twenty Three

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Slab City, also known as "the city with no laws". That was where Jimmy wanted to spend 24 hours for his next video. Slab City is more of a community rather than a city where people can go to escape your typical everyday life. The community is located in a desert with no electricity, no running water, and no law enforcement. Hints the nickname, "the city with no laws".

The ride there was a little eerie. The gps showed a bunch of roads for one second then after one turn it was just a straight line. There genuinely was nothing but desert. You stopped at a well known tourist attraction called Salvation Mountain. It was a hill decked out in painting as well as crosses. Jimmy found a cave with tons of artwork on the walls that intrigued you. Chandler was scared to go in but you pulled him in, causing a nonhuman screech to escape his lips.

After a few more minutes of exploring, you continued on your adventure to Slab City. There were hardly any people in sight. Jimmy heard about an art museum located in an area called Slab City Proper so everyone headed there. There were bowling pins and a ball for people to play. Chandler challenged you to a match. You ended up destroying Chandler in bowling.

"Come on," He whined.

"Try harder next time," You teased.

He picked you up in an embrace and spun you around after that comment. Before he put you down, Chandler gave you a peck on the lips. You and the boys explored a bit more of the communities around Slab City before finding a place to set up camp. Jimmy found a spot next to a basketball court where most of the boys flocked to. 

You set up the tent for you and Chandler since he was busy playing basketball. Tareq was getting some cool shots of them playing. Chris was starting to set up a fire. He already has his tent set up as per usual. Someone actually stopped by and invited everyone to a party the community was having. There was going to be live music. You were excited to see what it was all about.

You had just finished setting up the tent when you felt a sharp pain in your foot. You looked down and there was a piece of glass lodged in the bottom of your foot. Blood started to gush out from the wound. Chris was the first to notice since he was the closest to you. He made you sit in one of the chairs.

"You need to go to the hospital. The glass is really deep in there," Chris looked at your foot.

"Can't we just pull it out and leave it at that?" You said.

"Chandler!" Chris shouted also getting everyone else's attention.

Everyone came over at the sight of blood pouring from your foot.

"Y/n! What happened? Oh my god. We need to call an ambulance. I don't have service out here. Oh my god," Chandler was panicking.

"Take my truck and take her to the hospital," Chris handed him keys.

"No, he should be here for the video," You looked up at Chandler.

"That doesn't matter right now," He said frantic.

Chandler picked you up bridal style and carried you to the passenger side of the truck. He was gentle but in a hurry. The whole ride to the hospital was quiet. He was in a panic and just determined to get you to your destination.

"Chandler, I'm fine. It's okay," You reassured him.

"You're bleeding," He sped down the stretch of the desert.

Chandler checked you in the hospital. They were quick to attend to you considering there were hardly anyone there and the fact that you were bleeding so much. He sat beside you in the room the whole time. Luckily the glass didn't cause any nerve damage to your foot. You only needed to get stitches. Chandler held your hand while the nurse stitched your foot. He had to turn away from the sight but he was there for you. You were glad to have him there with you.

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