August drove toward the hospital, his mind racing. How had Eleanor even found him? He had covered his tracks well enough when he left. And he would have to explain it all to Meun too, which he wasn't particularity keen on. He finally pulled up at the entrance, pulling his helmet off quickly and rushing towards the front doors.
Meun chased after him, barely having time to take his helmet off before doing so. He really was worried, both about the accident and August
August walked up tot the desk, running a hand through his hair. "Uh, we're friends of Aspen Barnes? Can you tell us where she is?" He asked the receptionist. He turned to Meun. "Can you call Rigel? Ask him how this happened?"
Riverpaw held onto Belle as they made their way through the hall. She looked around and read the signs near the doors. 318…320…323… Riverpaw suddenly stopped, giving Belle's jacket a small tug, and she pointed to the door with 325 next to it.
Meun nodded before pulling out his phone. He quickly dialed before Rigel before putting his phone to his ear
Rigel heard his phone ring and looked at who was calling, Meun, trying to wipe the snot and tears from his face. He sucked a shaky breath. Just need to hold it back together, just get it back together for a little while longer. Rigel let out a small whimper, then cursed himself, and took another shaky breath before answering the phone, “Hello?” He wondered if his voice sounded as broken as he felt.
Belle glanced at the room number and nodded. She knocked before pushing the door open a crack and sticking her head in.
"Hello?"
“Hello.” Dear. Brown said looking at the new arrivals
Belle pushed the door open farther and stepped in, gently tugging Riverpaw with her.
"Um, hi. We're here to see Aspen?"
She gestured for them to come inside and moved to the side to show Aspen laying on the bed with white bandages on her head, a cast on her leg, and an IV.
Belle walked in and stood by the side of the bed. She frowned as she looked at her friend.
Riverpaw followed Belle, peeking from behind her to see Aspen. Her eyes widened a bit at her friend's condition, and she averted her gaze to the floor.
“Aspen lost a lot of blood through the cut on her head and leg. She broke her leg bone and two ribs. We fixed her up as best as we could but she’s fallen into a coma and we don’t know when she will wake up.”
August took the room number and grabbed Meun’s hand, pulling him upstairs. “God, I hope she’s okay,” he muttered. He pushed open the door to the room, immediately seeing Riv and Belle, before his eyes fell on Aspen.
Meun had barely gotten to talk to Rigel before August tugged him off. He ended the call before righting himself
(my g o d have you ever fallen into a light sleep and then snored so loud that you scared yourself awake??)
(Hahaha! No!)
(well…I have..and as funny as it is, you can't help but feel pretty embarrassed. Like, even if no one's around)
Riverpaw heard the door open and turned around to see August and Meun. She gave small wave, her worried expression not leaving.
(Lol. I believe it.)
Belle continued to frown at Aspen's still form for a moment before she turned to face the guys, as well. She gave them a curt nod in greeting, her words clogged in her throat.
Rigel looked at his phone. Meun had hung up. Why? Rigel huffed a breath. I should be there, I should be at the hospital… Rigel sniffled a little before wiping at his tears. I should be better than this. Crying over Kate again is a waste of time. But but tears started to fall from his face and he cursed aloud, disappointed by himself.
"What happened to her?" August asked, standing completely still. "Is she still alive?"
"The doctor said she is in a coma." Colden told August.
"Oh god," Meun murmured, his voice sounding choked as his hands went to cover his eyes. He already felt tears threatening to spill from his eyes, but he did his best to try and keep them from falling
Riverpaw looked over Aspen again, then drew her shoulders up in discomfort as she turned to face Meun, and held her arms out as she walked over to him.
Meun’s hands fell away from his eyes, though when he caught sight of Riverpaw he just about immediately started crying