Ash's P.O.V:
"I'm bored, go get me a smoke" I said, shoving at Axel's shoulder. He was sitting on the chair beside my bed, knocked out.

"You're not allowed to smoke" He replied sleepily.

"Well, can you fucking entertain me? It's bad enough that this place is shit" I said, throwing a bandage at his face.

"I'm not a clown, Ash. Now, we can talk if you like" He said, sitting up straight.

"Talk about what? Your hideous taste in fashion? Or maybe your failed model career" I said, laughing. I held onto my stomach as I laughed, it still hurt. The nurse said not to laugh alot or even have a puff, I can't wait to get the fuck outta here.

"Actually, for your information -- my modelling career is perfectly fine now thanks to the gorgeous Miss Collins" Axel said, pulling out his phone.

"You saying you got people knocking on your door wanting to work with you because of my girl?" I asked, suprised.

"That's exactly what I'm saying, bro. She has reintroduced me into the modelling world" He said, showing me James' website.

I love James' work, he's talented- no doubt. I just don't like the idea of my angel being on his main page like that, where everyone can see her and admire her. She's practically the star of his damn site! I scroll through model profiles and I come across hers. She looks so beautiful with her hair let out in loose waves and her sweet grey eyes looking right into the camera.

"Stop tripping, I can practically see you drooling!" Axel said, laughing at my reaction.

"How can I not? She looks amazing. Especially this latest shoot by the old carnival ground. The dress looks cute on her but I think she loved the shoes more" I said, grinning.

Those boots are definitely her type. Reminds me of her weird obsession with ankle boots and how she loved to wear them with almost everything. I miss being around her so much. I can't wait to get out of here so I can see her again, that would be the best medicine to ease all this pain.

"Yeah, she's special. You should keep her around" Axel said, putting his phone back in his jeans pocket.

"Of course I will, you don't even have to fucking tell me" I replied, thinking about how dumb my brother actually is to think that's not what I dream of -- keeping her around.

"I'm going down to get some food, want anything?" Axel asked, standing up from the chair.

"A blunt" I replied with a serious face, hoping he would be dumb enough to get it.

"Fuck off! Listen to that nurse or you'll be in here longer and Kaia would have to go to Elena's farewell with me" Axel said, straightening up his jacket.

"In your dreams! She'll always be mine, you can go fuck yourself!" I replied, laughing at him.

Soon as Axel left, the nurse knocked on the door. I sat upright as she came in for her second checkup for the day. She had my t-shirt up and examined my stomach area.

"It's healing up alright, the bruises are starting to go away but I can tell it's still painful" she said, writing down notes.

"Yea" I nodded, wondering when I could put my shirt down, her staring was a little uncomfortable.

"As for your face, the bruises are going away. Your jaw looks alright and these cuts should be gone by tomorrow" she said, tilting my head from left to right with her hand. She jotted down more boring stuff before looking at me once more.

"Stay off cigarettes for now, try not to move around too much and last thing, like I said before- don't laugh too hard" she said, handing me my next dose of pills.

"Yep, don't worry" I said, taking my pills in front of her.

She crossed her arms and looked at me through her big, thick-rimmed glasses.

"Mr. Parker, I can hear you laughing from the nurses station all the way on the other end" she said sternly.

"Oh yeah, sorry about that, yeah? My brother was being the clown that he is" I explained.

"The same brother that did this to you?" She said, gesturing at my stomach.

"Yep, that's the one" I replied, smiling.

She didn't say a word, she just shook her head and exited the room, mumbling to herself. I didn't give a fuck though, she doesn't understand our relationship. ..in fact, even I don't. He's here taking care of me when he did this to me. And I'm allowing him to sit here playing mummy because I'm bored on my own and it's nice to have some company.

James has been here a few times, just dropping off my stuff. Shawn came by earlier today to let me know that Don, the owner of Club Toxic wasn't going to charge me with anything. He said that he understood me, because of everything I've been through. Don is a good friend of my dad's and over the years he's taken care of me, always looking out for me.

Now that I'm all sobered up, I feel like a total dick. I can't believe I was gonna torch the place. What the fuck was I thinking? So far I've apologised to James and Shawn, my next step would be to apologize to Dani and Todd and of course, my Kaia. I hope they don't judge how I love Kaia since I've now shown my true self. I know that their opinion matters alot to Kaia and if they're put off because of me, our relationship could suffer. I hope they'll forgive me.

"The fuck you thinking about?" Axel said, placing the food on the side table before sitting back down on the chair.

"Nothing that concerns you" I answered, glancing over at the table to see what this twat bought. He takes out a takeaway styrofoam cup and places it infront of me.

"Earl Grey, drink up" He said.

I looked at him in disbelief. This fucker bought himself two burgers and a shit load of fries and only bought me a fucking cuppa tea. I thought we were brothers.

"Where's my fucking burger?" I growled, glaring at him.

"Should've told me you were hungry, here you can have my other one" He said with his mouth full. I grabbed it off him and took a bite, I was starving. Hospital food is the worst, it's the same as having 3-day-old leftovers. Fucking gross.

"I got a call while I was out, Delilah's nanny should be giving birth in a month or so, she's asked if I could return earlier- just so she can have a few weeks to herself, to prepare for the baby" Axel said with a stuffed mouth.

"Does that mean you're going back sooner?" I asked, taking a sip of my tea.

"Mm hmm, I'll have to take care of Delilah. It's either me or mum and I'm glad she called me to go. I don't trust mum, especially in a time like this. By the way, why don't you come with me? Meet our darling sister" Axel said, looking at me.

My heart began to beat a little faster, I wasn't sure if I was ready to meet her. I'm also not sure if I've fully accepted her yet. I don't know why though, maybe it's because they've fucking kept me in the dark this entire time. Does Delilah even know of me? Or does she think this fucker is her only brother? I wish I had known her earlier.

"She's been wanting to meet you, Ashy" Axel said, interrupting my thoughts as usual.

I looked at him in suprise, not sure if I heard that correctly.

"What?" I asked with furrowed brows.

"I said, she wants to meet you. Ever since I told her about you, you're all she talks about" He said with a smile.

So she does know I exist, that would make it less awkward. But I'm not ready, I'll need more time. I don't want to get her hopes up of a perfect brother, I'll have to fix myself first.

"You go ahead, I'll let you know if I change my mind. .yeah?".

"Alright, suit yourself" Axel said, finishing off his food. For a twig he sure fucking eats so much.

I had enough tea so I placed my cup on the side table. Just as I lay back down on the bed, in walked one of the trainee nurses who I think is Faye. I'm not sure, I wasn't paying attention when she was introducing herself. She's always flustered and red when she sees me, I don't wanna brag but I have that kinda effect on girls. ..whether I mean to or not.

"Hi Ashton, I have good news" she says, coming to stand beside my bed.

"Oh really? What is it?" I ask, looking into her eyes.

She quickly cleared her throat and stared at me, unable to say a thing. Her brown eyes were lost in mine and I chuckled a bit as she tried to break away but couldn't. 

"Hello darling, the news if you please!" Axel said, giving her a fright. She clearly was in another time and place.

"Oh!" She exclaimed, after realising what she was doing. Her face turned a shade brighter and she looked down at the papers in her hand. 

"Turns out you're okay to go home tomorrow" she said with a smile.

I sighed in relief. It's about fucking time! Can't wait to get out of this fucking uncomfortable bed.

"That's great news. Thank you darling" I said, smirking.

Finally, I can see Kaia again. I've spent every night thinking about her, it's about damn time she's back in my arms again. ..this time for good.

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