Saving Pierson

My Love

River

"No no no!!" I push out of my door, shattering glass everywhere. I run to Pierson whose door opened on her so she fell out. "Pier!" I slip and slide to get to her. I pick her up as she cries and holds onto me. "Hey hey baby! Calm down! It's okay!"

I stand up, holding her bridal style, and luckily people come running to the scene.

**

"You okay?" Cash frowns.

I finally wake up. "Where's Pier?"

"You guys needed separate rooms. But she's fine, I promise." he shares a smile. "Just a little nervous, but only walked out with scratches, sprained wrist, and a seat belt burn. Her head is pounding through. She's exhausted."

"Can I go see her?" I sit up. "I feel fine. I just wanna see her-"

Knock knock knock

I groan.

"How do you feel?" the nurse walks in.

"I feel perfectly fine."

"Your lab results came out fine. Do you remember taking them?" she asks.

I shake my head. "No. All I remember is picking my girlfriend up."

"Yeah, you have a concussion, b-"

"Bruh, he literally is just getting over one from a fight." Cash laughs.

The nurse shakes her head. "You would need to follow up with your doctors for the concussion and-"

"How's my girlfriend?" I get out of bed.

She sighs, knowing I won't listen to her. "She's perfectly fine. Just a sprained wrist and a few scratches."

"Can I please go see her?" I sigh. "I don't wanna fight with you tonight. I really just wanna see her."

"Of course."

She leads me to her room and I instantly see my girls tired eyes sparkle.

"River-"

"Hey... how do you feel?" I walk over and hug her.

"My head is pounding." she replies. "I'm so scared you're here."

"Me too, baby, me too. How's your wrist?"

"Hurts."

"I'm sure, but at least you're in one piece. I'm so sorry..." I say with remorse.

She shakes her head and kisses me. "Don't be sorry, I know you didn't mean for this to happen. I promise I'm not mad or feel any different."

"I just wanted to hear that." I kiss her forehead.

She holds my hands.

**

"I'm so glad you're okay! I'm sorry I couldn't be there! I just rushed home from Gatlinburg!" Clara hugs Pierson.

"I'm so sorry, Cl-"

"I know you didn't mean it, but please River, I want my baby right now."

"Mom-"

"I understand. I'll text you, love..." I turn around and walk out of the house, into my truck.

I clench my jaw and drive off.

She's pissed at me.

She trusted me with her daughter and I got us in a wreck.

Within minutes, I arrive home and throw on my sweatpants and throw my shirt off, walking into the living room and putting the seat recliners up.

I scan through amazon prime to watch a movie, but I just get sidetracked.

I find myself grabbing my phone and texting Pierson.

Me :
Hey babe I just wanted to make sure you're okay for the night especially since this is really the first night without each other

I sit and wake for her response.

My love ❤️ :
hey!! i'm so sorry about my mom! i wanted to text you but she wanted me with her constantly but i finally got out 😳 but i feel fine, i really just wanna be with you right now but maybe tomorrow she'll be better

Me :
Tell her I'm sorry

My love ❤️ :
she knows it's not your fault! she just wanted me with her

Me :
I'll talk to her tomorrow

My love ❤️ :
i'm sorry :(

Me :
No it's fine I mean I'd do the same if our daughter came home from the hospital because of her boyfriend

My love ❤️ :
that made me smile 🥺 but i promise you, it's okay 😘

Me :
I just wanna see you

My love ❤️ :
me too 🥺

We continue talking for the rest of the night until finally we both hit the hay.

**

"Hi!" Pierson runs out and jumps on me.

I catch her as I laugh. "Hey Pier!"

"She would not stop talking about you." Clara laughs.

"Clara..." I gently place Pierson down. "I'm really sorry about all of this, I truly didn't intend for any of this to happen-"

"I know I came off a little harsh, but I just needed her. I apologize. I know you're a great guy and wouldn't hurt my daughter." she replies.

I take a breath of relief.

"I'm so glad you said that."

"I trust you with my baby." she smiles, looking at Pierson then me again.

"The banquet's in three more days." Pierson looks up at me.

"It is." I look down at her. "You feel up to going?"

"Yes! I wanna meet your friends." she nudges me.

I pull her into my side and kiss her head. "As long as you feel up to it."

"I do." she smiles.

Clara looks at us in awe. "I truly always saw you guys getting together and married. I'm so glad you found your ways back to each other. Under bad circumstances, but truly a gift you guys are back together."

"Me too." Pierson and I say in unison with a warming smile.

We suddenly hear gunshots being fired and screaming in which, instantly, I shoot up.

"What was that?" Clara looks around.

More screaming is heard and as soon as another shot is fired, the screaming stops.

"Oh fuck. Stay here! Go inside and lock the doors! I'll be right back!" I run into my car and speed off to wherever I heard them coming from.

I pull onto a sketchy street and see a woman's dead body lying in the middle of the street and two guys in black running into the woods.

I jump out of my car and call for backup and I run towards the guys.

"RUN!" they shout at each other.

I pull out my taser and tase both of them right in front of me.

They scream in agony and other cops pulls up almost immediately.