Westside

Chapter 39 - What's that beeping noise?

Dylan

   "Then maybe I don't want you around anymore."

His words hit me like a ton of bricks. I wasn't expecting this. I guess I should've expected that he'd eventually leave. He hadn't seen the dirty part of my job yet, so his response is natural.

"Fine. I won't bother you anymore." I walk over to my car and toss Danny the keys. "Danny you're driving!"

"Danny she's dangerous," I hear Ryder saying.

"Asshole that's my sister. I actually thought that you were an accepting guy, after the shit you went through," Danny snaps.

"She told you?"

"You think I don't investigate the boys my sister has a crush on? You fucked up tonight, Ryder. You should've let her explain." With that, Danny hops into the driver side and beeps the horn. Everyone else piles in.

"He's right," I whisper. "I'm a monster."

"No you aren't," Bri says and I laugh again.

"I'm 16 years old and I've killed more people than I can count on both my fucking hands. If that's not a monster I don't know what is."

"It's your job, Dylan," Danny reassures me.

"I NEVER HAVE TO KILL THEM! THERE'S ALWAYS ANOTHER WAY! I'm a monster. I'm not mentally okay. I-all of you are in too much danger with me." I open the car door and sprint through the woods.

Until someone shoots me.

Ryder

Her heart rate is spiking.

"NURSE!" I scream. "SOMEONE HELP!" A team of nurses rushes into the hospital room.

"Sir, you have to go."

"No what's wrong with her?" I try to push past but Axel grabs me.

"Sir she's waking up."

Holy shit. She's finally waking up. She's been in a coma for a month. When they arrived at school that morning and she saw that Landon guy beating me up, she stupidly got involved.

And he literally beat her so badly that she's been in a coma. Her heart rate spikes randomly, as if she's dreaming. I wonder what her dream's about.

"Dude, chill out she'll be fine," Charlie says and my neck pops when I look at him.

"Fine? FINE?! DUDE THIS DYLAN WE'RE TALKING ABOUT! MY DYLAN! She's been in a coma for a month. What if she doesn't remember me? Or you guys?" I wave at her 4 brothers. "She only found out about you guys the day before she was BEATEN INTO A COMA! HOW WILL SHE BE FINE?" I pull at my hair.

"Look man, you seem to really care about her. But I know my sister," Danny explains. "If anyone is gonna make it through this with flying colors, it's that girl in there. And not to be disrespectful, I love her and all, but that bitch can survive pretty much anything. Trust me. I've been by her side since we were little kids. We grew up together even through the abuse she got. And look at how strong she is."

He makes a good point. But why is it taking so long for her to wake up. But suddenly I hear a sound that makes my blood go cold and my hair stand up on end.

"WHERE ARE THEY?!"

I freeze. She's practically screaming bloody murder. I look to Danny for any help but he's confused too.

"I DON'T CARE WHERE ARE THEY?!" A nurse opens the door.

"Danny and Ryder?"

"That's us," I say as Danny stands next to me.

"She won't settle until she knows that you two are "safe and okay", whatever that means."

"Fucking hell. Move!" Danny yells and shoved past her. I walk into the room after him and stare at Dylan.

Her wrist and leg are broken and she has cuts and bruises all over.

"Wait...hold on gimme a second," she says. I'm confused.

"Princess I'm—"

"RYDER! OH MY GOD AND DANNY! Sorry I was tryna figure out which was which. Holy fuck you guys are okay," she sighs in relief and Danny chuckles.

"Man that coma did nothing for your dirty mouth."

"Oh shut up Big D you're one to talk."

"Is he though?"

"Oh wow Ry you're siding with him now?"

I shrug.

"Okay imma give you two some time together. Just keep it PG," Danny says and he exits the room. Dylan curses him under her breath. God I missed that.

I look at my shoe and scuff it on the floor. Why am I being so awkward right now? I haven't been at school for a month, I've been here 24 hours a day every day. I sneak in through her hospital window and lie next to her. Those are the times her charts and monitors show that she's the calmest.

"Hey biker boy," she says softly and I look up at her.

"Hey biker girl." I give her a small smile.

"This might sound really stupid, but can you like, come over here? I don't know why you're by the door but I want you over here," she turns red and plays with her hands.

"Oh uhm of course," I say quickly and I walk over, sitting on the chair next to her.

"So...what the hell happened to you?" She asks as she looks at my shoulder brace and taped nose.

"Landon Baker happened. He dislocated my shoulder somehow and broke my nose. My ankle was sprained but that pretty much healed. But it's no where near as bad as you, princess."

"What...uhm...what happened to me? The memories are there, they're just a bit fuzzy."

"You walked into school with Danny, Luke, and Dante. There was a crowd of students chanting for the fight between Landon and I. But he was severely beating me. I'll never forget the look of terror. They consumed your features and I'll never forget how awful it made me feel that I couldn't move to comfort you.

"Anyways, you stupidly got involved. Distracted Landon, told Luke and Charlie to drag me away. They tried but by the time I escaped, you were unconscious on the floor and he was still landing blow after blow. I saw Danny's gun so I...uhh..." I scratch my neck. How do I tell her I killed her abusive ex?

"Thank you, Ry," she takes my hand and smiles at me. "I can't believe you shot him though. Shocking."

"I'll have you know I'm capable of a lot more than you give me credit for!" I say defensively. Her words offended me, but I'm feigning anger.

"Oh really?" She raises an eyebrow and smirks before motioning for me to sit with her. I sit down opposite her, with my back against the footboard of the hospital bed

"Yes actually!"

"Like what pretty boy?"

Fuck. She called me pretty boy. Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck. Chill out Ryder, control yourself.

"Like...I can cook!"

"Ry, making cereal isn't cooking."

"I'm not talking about cereal! I can make pancakes, and waffles, and pizza, and..."

We spent the rest of the afternoon talking and laughing and joking around.

It was a good day.

A good day with my girl.

HOLY SHIT WAS THAT AN EPIC PLOT TWIST OR WHAT?! i literally thought of that while i was brushing my teeth lol

i'm not even kidding i start started squealing in excitement and then i choked on my toothpaste😭