Chapter 25

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I opened my eyes slowly. I stared at the white ceiling. I could feel a tear crawling down the side of my eye. All I could think about was Liam, I know it wasn't real.. but it felt so damn real. I laid there for a few minutes before I heard someone walk into the room. I hoped it would be Liam coming into my view but it wasn't.

I stared at him blankly "Hi"

"Hi Cassie" Dr. Rhodes spoke with a gentle smile.

I  couldn't remember much of what last happened. The only thing I remembered was seeing was John's face. My screams filled the entire container.

"What happened?" I whispered.

"Well long story short, because of the extent of your injuries you were in need of a kidney transplant"

My eyes were slowly widening.

"He saved your life" Connor said turning his head to the side.

I slowly turned my head to the direction he was looking at. My heart beginning to race as I saw Jay laying on a bed. He was unconscious with an oxygen line under his nose. I hadn't noticed but I felt one underneath my nose too. Pain shot through my body as I turned my head back.

I tried taking a deep breath but the pain that continued stopped me "Thank you" I whispered.

"Get some rest" He said with an assuring smile before he began walking out of the room "Dr. Rhodes" I spoke up causing him to turn around "Can you move him closer to me?" I asked in a soft tone.

He nodded his head "Of course"

After he moved Jay he walked out leaving just him and I. I looked around and noticed we were in a bigger room, a double room. For about 15 minutes I laid there holding Jay's hand. He still hadn't woken up yet. My eyes were getting heavier and I tried my best to stay awake but they are getting heavier and heavier. By the time I knew it the darkness took over me.

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I opened my eyes slowly. I could feel someone stroking my hand causing me to open my eyes even more. I turned my head to see Jay looking at me. I looked at him for a few long seconds just admiring him.

"Thank you" I said just after I lightly cleared my throat.

He gave a gentle squeeze on my hand "Anything for you"

I continued to look at him. Liam was right, I do love him.

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A knock on the door caused me to look up from reading a magazine "Hey" I said with a smile.

Kelly slowly walked in and slowly began walking up to me. The closer he walked it looked like he was going to burst into tears. I put down the magazine and I knew the expression he had. He kept his head down.

"Hey, hey"

Once he reached me he reached out his hand and grabbed mine "I'm okay" I assured him.

He nodded his head as I could tell his eyes were moist. He was about to burst, and seeing his expression I wanted to cry too. But I knew I had to hold it in.

"I know. You just scared the hell out of me" He said with a light chuckle to lighten up the mood and to try not to burst.

I tried to laugh but it hurt and ached.

"Where's Jay?" He asked.

"They took him to get a few test done. Just to make sure everything is good"

Kelly nodded his head.

"Hey" I said to him. He turned his head to look at me "What's on your mind?" I asked.

A sigh escaped his lips as he glanced to the floor before looking at me. His gaze meeting mine "It's just, I don't know what I would've done if I lost you" The tone of his voice was weary.

"Well you are never going to find out okay. I'm not going anywhere" I assured him and tried my best to smile. I was in pain and feeling like crap but I tried my best to put on a smile for my brother.

He squeezed my hand "I know that"

I opened my arm "Come here" I said.

He leaned in and put his arms around me while I slowly leaned forward. I blocked out all of the pain I was feeling and wrapped my arms around his neck.

"I love you Cass" Kelly whispered over my shoulder.

"I love you too big brother" I said as I thought about Liam.

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