-BOOK 3/4 IN SERIES- Down To The Wire (YouTube FanFic)

[Chapter 4] Confessions and Miracles

-Natalie's POV-

As I drove on the highway towards the hospital, I kept glancing over at my purse, where my phone kept lighting up. I longed to text Toby back that I wanted to talk to him. Ian wasn't here, so I didn't have to be secretive. But then I would when I got home... Ugh. I just...this dream I had...it...I...I don't even know! All I know is that I can't be prolonging this situation any longer.

I got off at the exit, and at the red light I pulled out my phone, just as Toby called me for what seemed like the millionth time. I answered the call and hurriedly put my phone up to my ear, butterflies filled my stomach and adrenaline pumped through my veins, "Toby?"

"N-Natalie?" His familiar voice emanated through the speaker.

"Hey..." I remarked, pinning the cell phone between my ear and shoulder as the light turned green and I had to turn the corner, "I'm sorry I haven't been picking up your calls or answering your messages. I just..."

"It's...it's okay," He cut me off, "Did...did you see my newest video?"

I gulped, "'Natalie's Song'?"

He chuckled, "Yeah. Did you see it yet?"

I sighed, "Yeah. And..."

"Natalie," He cut me off once again, "I really need to talk to you. I miss you. I need you. And I don't like you with Ian! I know I can't tell you who to date, but...please. Be my girlfriend again."

I pulled up to the machine for the parking garage and printed out my ticket. I stuck it on my dashboard and started circling around the surprisingly crowded garage, trying to find a space. "Toby, I can't talk about this right now. I'm at the hospital."

"What? Why are you there?"

I raised my eyebrow in confusion, "Rachael and Anthony are there. Did you not hear about them getting into the crash?"

"N-no!" He replied, shocked, "I'll come there as soon as possible! Then we can talk!"

I found the holy grail of all spots on the fifth floor and pulled in. I turned the ignition off and sighed, "Toby, no. Can you...see them some other time? I can't talk about this right now. I have too much stuff going on and if you were there, I...I don't know if I could handle it all. Please don't come, Toby," I told him in the kindest way I could.

He was silent for the longest time, then he moaned, "I guess..." I smiled, "But can we please meet up soon and talk about this? It's been killing me."

I heaved a sigh, "Sure, Toby."

"Great, I'll see you soon. Oh! And tell Rachael and Anthony I hope them the best of wishes."

"Will do, bye!" And I hung up. I smiled at myself, I was surprised how well that actually went down. I slipped my phone back into my purse and got out of my car, making my way into the hospital.

I gave a quick hello to the receptionist who was more than helpful when I first heard Rachael was in the hospital and was freaking out. She waved back as I made my way to the room where Rachael was staying in. I saw her bed was empty and that Anthony was standing by the window.

"Umm...hey," I said, walking into the room even further and setting my bag down on the floor near the door, "Where's Rachael?"

He glanced over his shoulder before returning his attention back out the window, "She was taken into surgery again..." He answered sullenly.

"Oh..." I crossed my arms over my chest, "Well...do you think you could help me?" I asked, not really expecting him to say yes, "I just...I need to talk to someone. And since Rachael's not here..."

He turned around and sighed, "Sure. What's up?"

I bit my lip, scared to be admitting what I was about to admit to part-of-the-problem's best friend and my sister's boyfriend.

-Kalel's POV-

During the whole movie, which so happened to be me and Anthony's favorites, I couldn't help but keep returning my attention to the divorce papers sitting on the coffee table. Why wouldn't he sign them? Just because I want to officially call it off between the two of us? Wouldn't that be a good thing for him?

"Hey, are you okay?" Joey asked me, looking down at me with a look of concern on his face.

I nodded my head, "Yeah."

"You don't seem okay. Kalel, what's wrong?"

I shook my head, "I just don't understand why Anthony wouldn't sign these papers!" I leaned forward and picked up the divorce papers off of the table, "I mean, you'd think he'd be more than ready to sign these. But he won't! He insists on being a father to her and...I really don't want him to be, Joey. I want you."

He pursed his lips before retorting, "Maybe he just feels bad for what he said that day in the parking lot."

"I told him not to feel bad, though!" My voice was getting louder and louder with each sentence I said, "I just don't get it!"

"Kalel, calm down," He told me, stroking my hair in a soothing way, "He's probably just got too much to handle right now. Give him tonight. Then try again tomorrow."

I looked at him skeptically, "Do you really think one night is going to do it?"

He shrugged, "You've got to give it a shot."

I heaved a sigh before leaning back into his arms and closing my eyes, "I hope so...because if it doesn't...I'm not going to happy."

"I...I know, Kalel," He told me, pulling me closer to him.

*****

I was on the way up to the hospital room, my tote bag with divorce papers slung over my shoulder. I walked up to the door and saw that everyone was surrounding Rachael's bed. I made my way in and saw that Rachael's eyes were open and a smile hid behind her breathing mask. She still looked weak though.

Anthony glanced over his shoulder and saw me, "Kalel, she's okay!" His cheeks were wet and his was trembling with joy. Natalie just stood there, a grin stretching from ear to ear and a tear running down her cheek "It's a miracle!" Anthony exclaimed, turning back to Rachael and grabbing her hand to hold.

I stood there at the foot of her bed as the doctor told Natalie the good news and what would happen from here on out. I frowned, despite the fact that everything was making it's way back to normal. I...I was honestly jealous. I've never seen Anthony cry over someone.

I turned to walk out of the room when Anthony called from behind me, "Hey, Kalel, where are you going?" I turned around and saw him stand up and make his way over to me.

I chuckled, "Oh, I just wanted to stop by and see how things were doing. That's all."

He smiled that smile that made me fall in love with him years ago. I sighed and I pushed a piece of my hair that fell out of my bun, "I'll see you later, Anthony."

I spun around on my heels and briskly made my way out to my car.

As I sat in the driver's seat, I couldn't help but resent Rachael. She...she...I just hate her! She has to be the center of attention ALL OF THE TIME. I mean, first she was in all of Anthony's pictures when we were having that war over the internet, then she was crying at the dinner, next was the whole wedding fiasco, and now it's the car crash! Why does she have to be such an attention whore? And now she made Anthony cry...HE NEVER CRIES (or at least from what I've seen).

I punched the steering wheel in a rage of envy. If anyone saw me and asked what was wrong, I would just blame it on my hormones.

As I drove out of the parking garage and towards my home, I realized something, I've got Joey. And he loves me and cares about me way more than Anthony ever did... And that being jealous was useless...

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