I Bet I Can Make You Speak (Boyxboy)

Chapter Seventy-Four

(Riley's P.O.V.)

Kyla's mother drops me off at my house and I wave as they pull away. The car ride from Luca's to here was kind of stressful. Kyla and Angie continued to ask if I'm sure Luca is okay, but I can't say I am. As much worry as I'm feeling right now, I know he didn't want to talk about how he feels. It's almost as if he was shutting down. I really hope I'm wrong.

"What's up, Riley? How was your date?" Dad asks as he knocks on my open door. He says it quietly enough so just the two of us hear it.

"Um, it was okay. I had a lot of fun at first! But then something triggered Luca to have a horrible panic attack and now I'm worried about him." I pull the polar bear I bought out of the plastic bag and sigh. "I didn't even get a chance to give him this."

Dad sits down next to me and sighs. "Well, he has Storm with him so hopefully if something is terribly wrong he'll let him know," he says and takes the polar bear from me. "This is cute. I'm sure he'll love it! You can give it to him next time you see him. I'm sorry the date didn't go well." I shake my head and look up at my father.

"No, the date was great! It's just that one part. I shouldn't let that one thing ruin the entire experience," I say and he smiles.

"Those are some wise words. I'm glad you look at the bright side. Try to get some sleep and if you need me I'll be in my study. If you get too worried about him try texting him a reminder about how much you care for him. It may do him some good," he says and walks out of my room. I look at my clock and see it's like nine-thirty. Luca may be asleep already. He did have a long day. I grab my phone and send him a quick text so next time he sees it he might feel better.

'Hey, Sunshine! I hope you're doing okay. Just wanted to let you know I love you very much and forgot to give you something I bought at the gift shop. Text me when you're awake!'

I yawn and put my phone on charge before getting into bed and falling asleep.

"RILEY, GET UP!" I jump at the sound of Michael yelling into my room.

"What's going on!?" I yell scared. Dad comes in right behind him and looks at me as if something is terribly wrong.

"Riley, listen to me. What I'm about to tell you is very bad, but you have to stay calm," he says as he looks me in eyes.

"What's wrong?" I ask terrified out of my mind. I glance at the clock and see it's only eleven-thirty. I haven't been asleep that long.

Dad takes a deep breath before saying, "Luca was just taken to the hospital in an ambulance about ten minutes ago. He tried to commit suicide."

I feel a wave of panic wash over me. My heart sinks to the ground and I can't help but start crying even though my dad told me to stay calm. The room is spinning and I go to fall but my dad catches me.

"WE HAVE TO SEE HIM!" I scream in hysterics. Tears are flooding my eyes and I can barely speak through the cries.

"Michael's going to take you to the hospital. According to Storm, it was bad. I don't know if you'll be able to see him," Dad explains. I nod and try to wipe the tears away but more just keep coming. I don't bother getting dress and follow Michael out to the car. He turns it on but hesitates to pull out.

"Riley... I'm so sorry," he says as he looks at me.

"Don't say that! There's nothing to be sorry for. He's not gone!" I yell.

"I'm sorry for all the thing I've said. I was too much of an ass to see how much his friendship means to you and how much he struggles." He pulls out onto the road and I don't respond. He's not just a friend... he's my boyfriend who I love dearly. Michael needs to know that. The world needs to know that. Luca doesn't deserve to be hidden away. I just don't think if I can tell him this minute with how much pain I'm in.

The drive took ten minutes too long and I get out of the car as soon as it's parked. I run into the hospital and Michael follows me. "We're here to see Luca Miles," Michael says to the receptionist.

"Please have a seat in the waiting room with the others," she says. Michael walks me to the waiting room and I see Storm, Jackson, Tyler, and his dads all sitting in the chairs. As soon as Storm sees me he gets up and hugs me tightly.

"I'm sorry this happened," I cry into his shoulder.

"No, no don't say that. This isn't your fault. It's mine. I thought he was getting better... but I just wasn't careful enough." His voice cracks and we take a seat on the couch.

"Storm, it isn't your fault. What Luca battles is extremely tough for any adult to handle let alone a thirteen-year-old," Evan says.

"Yeah, you're the greatest brother to him you could be," Jackson says and puts his arm around Storm.

"Is he going to be okay?" I whisper not wanting to hear any answer but yes.

Storm bites and lip and tears form in his eyes again. "From what they told me he lost quite a bit of blood, but they should be able to get him stable."

I get up and run to the nearest bathroom. I throw up all my dinner into the toilet and start crying helplessly. I hear someone come in and they put their hand on my back.

"Are you okay?" Michael asks.

"NO! Luca just tried to kill himself! How could he do that? How could he try to leave me behind?! I said I would be there for him through all of this, but he can quit anytime he want?! IT HURTS!" I yell. I'm so angry and hurt. I'm not really angry that he wanted to finally give up, but angry at the demons that did this. I'm so hurt that he didn't try to even get help though. Did he feel that hopeless?

I flush the toilet and slide down the stall wall. Michael stares at me like he doesn't know what to say.

"You care about him a lot. I knew you did, but seeing you like this now is just proving I was wrong about you two," he says.

I wipe my eyes and sniffle before saying, "I don't just care for him. I'm in love with him. He's beyond my best friend. I don't want to lose Luca. You can just leave me here now and go home. I know you don't want to be near me." I look down at my shoes and see a tear drip down onto them.

"Ry, I'm not going to leave you. I may have been the biggest asshole in sibling existence before, but I'm not just going to leave you in this gross bathroom like this. I used to think being gay or whatever was weird. My friends opened my eyes and so have you. I'm so sorry for hurting you and I hope you can forgive me," Michael says and I get up slowly and hug him.

"I can." He smiles and helps me wash my mouth out before we head back out to the waiting room.

"Are you okay?" Brandon asks as I sit down.

"I'm as okay as I'll get tonight." I position myself in the chair so I'm comfortable and rest my head on Michael's shoulder. Tonight is probably the worst I've ever felt in my life. I'm really hoping a miracle happens with Luca. I just can't lose him...

*WELL, HERE IT IS! The chapter I've been dreading to write. I hope you all like it! Comments and votes make me happy c: Thank you for reading! I love you all! <3*