Falling For You

18- #PrayForKane

Lauren

Im on stage, sitting on a stool, zoned out while the other girls are talking to the crowd. I jump into reality when I hear someone say my name. "Sorry, what?"

"I said, what happened to Kane?"

"Oh. Um.. Well long story short, he was texting and driving."

"And what happened?"

"He has a concussion and is temporarily paralyzed from the neck down." I heard gasps come from the audience, but didn't look up. "Texting and driving is a serious thing, everyone. So get when you leave tonight, be sure to send #X to any friends you may be talking to, and go on Twitter and tweet #PrayForKane!" Ally said. After their little speech, we sang out last song, Miss Movin On.

Yeah, I'm movin on

We all walked off stage, and directly into our dressing room. "Dinah, you shouldn't have brought up Kane." Normani said.

"I'm sorry, Lauren." I nodded, changing into comfier clothes. "When are you leaving?" "3AM flight to Miami." Ally sighs, while the rest nod. "Lauren you sure are doing a lot of flying." I nod, remember what Kane had said. "Yeah, but he needs me," I say, repeating my words from yesterday.

"Maybe we should come with." I force a small smile, "Sure." They all run out to the bus to pack, while I head out to the SUV. I take the front passenger seat while the others climb into the back. "Does he remember what happened?" Camila asks. I nod, "Everything."

We arrive at the airport minutes later and check in. I check the time on my phone and see it's already 2:30. We decide to board the plane, and get lucky enough to hand a middle row to ourselves. It's Normani, Ally, me, Camila, then Dinah. I rest my head on Ally's shoulder and watch her scroll through Twitter, retweeting a bunch of tweets that say #PrayForKane. So I decide to do one too.

"@LaurenJauregui: #PrayForKane @KaneHayek"

I lock my phone and shut my eyes, falling asleep before the plane even took off.

----------------------------------------------------

"Lolo, wake up, we're here." My eyes shot open at the sound of Camila's voice waking me up. "Hi," I said, letting her know that I'm awake. I stand up, holding on to the younger girl until I gain my balance. I let go, and follow Normani and Ally out of the plane. Once we grab our bags, we meet up with my parents and Kane's dad. "Girls I'm just gonna go right to the hospital. You guys can go to my house and freshen up or whatever and come later." They all nod and give me a hug. I walk over to my parents and hug them both whispering "Thank you" in their ears. Once the girls leave, I follow Kane's dad, Noah, out to his car. We get in and he starts driving. "How's he doing?"

"Started PT this morning so he's probably crabby." I nod, "And his concussion?"

"Well there's nothing they can really do about it right now except put him on some meds and wait. Then every few weeks he'll have to take a concussion test." I nod again, but before I can speak, he does again.

"He's gonna have to take a year or so off, Lauren. And you know as well as I, that he's going to try and find some way to get back into it sooner." I sigh, "Yeah I know. The most he'll be able to do is write songs at home."

"I need you to do me a favor."

I nod slowly, "You know he's not going to listen to us, simply because we're not in that business. So I was thinking maybe you could talk to him, he'll listen to you." I nod again, "Of course."

"Thank you," he says as we arrive at the hospital. He parks near the front entrance and I hop out. We walk in together and he tells me that Kane was moved to another room. Instead of pressing the 4th floor button, he presses the 2nd. We arrive on the 2nd floor, and I let him out first, and follow behind. He stops at the room farthest down the hall. He opens the door and I walked in.

"Hey." Kane says when he sees me. I walk over to him and give him a hug and kiss on the cheek. "How was PT?"

"It was okay." I nod and sit down next to him. "The girls are coming by later."

"They came?" I nod, smiling. "Of course, they were just as worried as me." He smiles and nods. "How was the concert?" "It was good, I don't suppose you saw any videos huh?" He shakes his head as I pull my phone out. I go on Twitter and find one of the videos. I press play and hold it it front of him. I hear Dinah say,

"I said, what happened to Kane?"

"Oh. Um.. Well long story short, he was texting and driving." I make out that voice as myself.

"And what happened?"

"He has a concussion and is temporarily paralyzed from the neck down." I heard gasps come from the audience and then someone else talk.

"Texting and driving is a serious thing, everyone. So get when you leave tonight, be sure to send #X to any friends you may be talking to, and go on Twitter and tweet #PrayForKane!" The video ended as Miss Movin On started to play. I clicked on my tweet; "@LaurenJauregui: #PrayForKane @KaneHayek" and then click on the hashtag. I show it to him and he smiles as I lock my phone.

"I'm sorry."

He shakes his head, "Don't be, it was my mistake."

"At least I'm alive, right?" I nod. We sit there awkwardly for a couple minutes until I hear the door open behind me. I turn around and see Ally, Normani, Camila, and Dinah standing in the doorway. "Oh my god he's alive." I roll my eyes as they all shuffle in.

"So, Kane. How are you feeling?"

"Ally the therapist. Interesting.." Kane says. "Kane, be nice," Noah says. "Okay, okay. I feel.. numb." We all nod, "How long are you here?"

"Until I can use a wheelchair." "Oh."

"Yeah.."

"Guys, can we have a minute?" They all nod and walk out the door.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing, I'm just tired." I sigh, "We can just come back tomorrow if you want." He nods slowly. "Sorry." I shake my head, "It's fine, Kane. We'll be back tomorrow okay?"

"Okay." I give him a kiss and walk towards the door. "Lauren!" I turn around and look at him, "I love you." I smile and nod, "I love you too."