I felt like I was running in slow motion as I made my way to Louis's room. I took a sharp corner and slammed into a nurse in yellow scrubs. I slid to a stop in front of his room and rushed in. "Where is he?" I screamed, looking around the empty room.

"He's been moved to ICU." Dr. Davis calmly told me.

"Why? He was progressing." I sighed.

"He's vitals were somehow cut off and his....." He trailed off.

"His what?" I asked. Niall appeared in the doorway, putting a hand on my shoulder.

"His heart stopped."

"Is he okay?" I replied, a hand flying to my mouth.

"Well, we're talking about oxygen loss so-"

"Possible brain damage." I finished. As Dr. Davis nodded hesitantly, my hands moved to cover my teary eyes. Why was all of this happening now? Who cut off his vitals? Will he remember me?

"When can we see him?" Niall asked, answering one of the many questions swarming in my head.

"As soon as he wakes up." He answered. I felt Niall's strong grip around my shoulders for what seemed like the thousandth time in the past few days.

"It's okay." He whispered.

"I don't know." I said, pulling out of his hug.

"Chloe, let's go fix your makeup." Morgann told me, walking in. I followed her down to the bathrooms and she pulled out her makeup bag.

"What's wrong, slut?" Eleanor pouted, walking in.

"Just get the hell out." Morgann said, pointing at the door.

"I hope Louis is okay. I mean possible brain damage wow..."

"How do you know about that?" I demanded, turning around to face her multi colored eyes.

"Please, I know everything." Eleanor rolled her eyes and with that, she was gone. I faced the mirror again and began to rub off my existing makeup with hot water.

"Morgann? What if Eleanor cut off his vitals?" I asked, as she handed me the foundation.

"I mean I guess she could have. She does seem like the person who would." She answered. More and more questions clouded my thought process and I felt like I was about to shut down. "Maybe you should go home and get some sleep." Morgann told me.

"I'm not leaving. I'll stay until he gets better and can leave." I said, running a fluffy brush under my eyes to conceal the dark rings.

"I'm not sure he'll like the way you smell when he does get out." She laughed. I felt myself smile in what seemed liked forever.

"Thanks Morgann. Maybe in a few days I'll head home to get a shower." I replied, a small smile still on my lips.

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"Chloe." Dr. Davis said, stepping into the waiting room. We all looked up at him, hoping for the best.

"Yes?" I replied, tugging my hoodie farther over my shoulders.

"Louis is awake. You're the first one he asked for." He replied. I felt myself smile as I stood and walked over to him.

"Give us a minute?" I asked everyone. Respectful nods and replys were sent my way and I was suddenly very grateful for everyone in that room.

"Row three, bed seven." Dr. Davis told me, as we entered a room filled with rows of beds. I followed his instructions and found myself at the foot of Louis's bed.

"Chloe." Louis smiled. My name sounded so amazing coming from his mouth, I couldn't help but almost tackle him.

"I thought you wouldn't remember me." I choked out, buring my face in his shoulder. His hand moved gentley along the back of my head as I cried. I really need to stop being so emotional, but it's hard when your best friend AND boyfriend has been going through so much.

"I could never forget you. Not again." He whispered.

"Have they told you when you can come home?" I asked him, pulling away to look at his face: dark bruising covered most of it, but small cuts were scattered.

"A week or so if I keep progressing. By the way, I heard you broke James's nose." He laughed.

"He was talking trash." I giggled, kissing his cheek.

"I'm glad you can defend yourself against people. Who knows, you might get attacked by a Louis crazed fan in the future." Louis smiled.

"Oh yeah, like that's going to happen." I smirked. His hand found mine as we soaked up the moment we were sharing.

"Are we interupping something?" Zayn's voice filled the small area and Louis's face brightened at the sight of his friends.

"Lou, you're okay." Liam smiled, walking in, Carleigh's hand in his.

"Yeah I guess so." Louis replied, smiling once again. "Who's the red-head?" He whispered into my ear. I looked over at Kelsey and Harry talking and laughing.

"I think it's Harry's new crush." I answered, resting my head on his shoulder.

*ONE WEEK LATER*

"All set?" I asked, over enthusiastically.

"Yeah, everything is packed." Louis smiled. I carried his stuff out to the car as he used crutches to sustain his sprained ankle.

"Here." I said, opening his door and helping him inside.

"I hate feeling so useless." He frowned after I was seated in the drivers seat.

"Oh come on. I can help out." I laughed, pulling onto the empty road.

"Fine but only because I love you so much." He placed the hand not in a cast over my own.

"I love you too." I smiled.

"Good Lord." Louis mumbled as we pulled into the hotel parking lot. There was a car in every single parking space and lining the street. Fans were surrounding the entire front entrance, holding signs that said things like "Help Louis!" or "Get Chloe Out!"....ouch.

"I'll call Steven." I told him, stopping behind a car looking for a place to park. After a few minutes of negotiation I got Steven to help us get out. Police sirens filled the air and I pulled up to the front of the building, locking the doors.

"Louis!"

"Chloe sign my forehead!"

"Get away from Louis you slut!"

The different calls coming from outside were endless. I waiting for the police and Steven to help us out. Steven arrived at the front and told the officers where to stand. Louis's door was being pulled open and Steven helped him through the narrow walking space. Cameras flashed as I walked behind Louis, my hand never leaving his.

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