Oli’s P.O.V

“FUCK! DRIVE FASTER JORDAN!” I spat out as fast as I could, Austin and I had been waiting outside the doctors office for over an hour when we received a call from the local hospital, saying Matt and Tom had been in a car crash and were being air lifted. That couldn’t be good, they don’t just call in a helicopter for a fender bender. Austin was holding on to me tightly, I hope he wasn’t mad about his car being totaled, but Tom and Matt were much more important then that, he must have felt so too. I saw worry etched on his face like a title on a book, he was staring at the road and using his other hand to impatiently tap his fingers on my leg. I felt like I was about to fall apart, I could hear that annoying voice telling me it was all my fault, but accidents are accidents; I couldn’t have prevented this. Lee sat on my left, he was rubbing his legs and breathing heavy, he never took these things well…he looked like he was taking it worse than me even, and hell, those are my brothers in the hospital! But all of bring me was a family, I caught his eye, and he smiled sadly, I wrapped my other arm around him and brought him into my chest,

“s’ gonna be alright Lee, think positive, yeah?” I muttered into his ear, and he nodded slowly. Vegan was relaying information to Jordan as we tried to find the hospital,

“Dammit Kean! These roads are backwards and Its confusing!” Jordan whined as he turned down the road that housed the hospital. I felt worry pit in my gut as he pulled the car around front and let us out, I all but sprinted to the front desk.

“Excuse me? I just got a call that my brother and our friend were in an accident…thier names are Tom Sykes and Matt Nicholls?”

She looked at me sadly, and I felt like my heart was going to beat out of my chest, “I’m sorry but they are both in surgery at the moment, I will have Dr. Williams come out and talk to you.” I nodded sheepishly as I turned to take a seat, the guys right behind me.

“Surgery…” I whispered, this couldn’t be good…but no I had to hold it together for my own sake and the guys as well. I hope their alright…Austin sat beside me and wrapped an arm around me; I laid my head on his shoulder. This was making me think of the day when he had a heart attack, waiting for hours on end to know if he was alright or not; this sucked just as bad.

“Tom Sykes and Matt Nicholls?”I heard a deep voice ask patiently, we all stood up abruptly and made our way over to meet him. We introduced ourselves in a hurry,

“Hello, I’m Dr. Williams. I’m very sorry about all this, it seems Mr. Sykes was driving when a truck came into their lane and collided with them head on. They were hit by another car behind, and spun out into two other vehicles. They both are just now out of surgery, and should be fine. Mr.Nicholls took the worst amount of damage, but he is a hero in a way.”

I nodded my head, thankful that they were going to be okay, and yet slightly horrified at what had happened to them, but Matt’s a hero…why?

“And why is that?” I asked quietly, the doctor smiled warmly as Jordan finally made his way over to us,

“Right before the first collision he put his arm in front of Mr. Sykes as if to hold him back, and in a way it did. Tom would have suffered serious brain damage if he had hit the steering wheel any harder, he could have very likely broken his neck and been killed…very heroic thing to do in such a short amount of time. Mr. Nicholls, obviously, has a broken arm in 4 different places, and fractured his shoulder blade; Along with 3 broken ribs, a crushed collarbone, broken nose, and a small fracture in his jaw. As for Tom he has a slight concussion, nothing serious thankfully, a fractured jaw, and 4 broken ribs. They will be awake shortly if you all would like to go back there, they are in the same room, Room 723; and they are both aloud to have 2 visitors, so one of you will have to wait outside the room, and alternate.”

Wow, Matt was my fucking hero right now; I couldn’t believe that he even had time to think before the collision happened, I owe him big time. I know that seeing my best friend and my brother laid up in the hospital was going to suck, but I’m just glad their okay. We thanked the doctor before rushing to find 723, as we finally found it Austin planted a kiss on my forehead.

“I’ll wait out here since you all are band mates; you all should see them first, I’ll call the guys and tell them to cancel the show tonight.”

I thanked him, and kissed him on the cheek before releasing the breath that I had been holding, I pushed open the door. My breath was stolen from me again as I made eye contact with the two figures on the beds, Tom was beginning to wake up and was shifting uncomfortably, while Matt was completely knocked out. He had so many wires coming and going from his body that it was almost sickening, but I knew he would be alright. Doctor said so himself, and Nicholls is a fucking trooper.

I grabbed a chair and sat it between them both, the rest of the guys followed suit, a look of disbelief written on their faces, clear as day. Tom blinked a few times before smiling as best as he could through the pain of moving his jaw, I felt a few tears slowly fall as I took his hand.

“Olober, is Matt going to be okay?” he asked quietly, it made me chuckle, it wasn’t a funny comment, but just the way how these two put the other before themselves is mind boggling.
“Yeah he is going to be okay Tommy, you both are. I’m so fucking glad you both are alright, and when Matt wakes up you need to thank him…” I smiled at him as a few tears fell down his cheeks, he looked exhausted. It was truly heart breaking,

“Why…?” he asked me, gritting his teeth a bit against his protesting bones, I gently placed a finger to his lips.

“No more talking for now, kay? I know that’s hard for you but no talking; and because he just happened to push you back into your seat before the crash, otherwise you could have seriously gotten hurt Tommy. If that man doesn’t have the biggest fucking heart, then I don’t know who does.”I laughed at my last comment, and I saw awe light up in my brothers eyes. I noticed how blood was caked in his hair, but he didn’t seem to notice, Before I could say anything else, he looked over my shoulder and let his eyes fall on Matt, I frowned.

Honestly, Matt looked awful. He looked like he had been run over by a train several times over, dried blood was caked all over his neck and face, his gauges were covered in it as well, he wasn’t moving around very much because of the strong anesthetic and he looked…dead. I shook that word out of my head , and turned back to face Tom, he let his eyes wander to the lads before falling back on me. They were clouded over with tears, and I could tell he was trying hard not to cry out, I just stroked the back of his hand with my thumb, and he lost it.
He was practically sobbing now, eyes screwed shut and using his other arm in a lame attempt to cover them; his teeth chattered and his body shook, he had to be in pain too. Cant be moving around after you just had surgery.

“Tom stop your going to hurt yourself!” Vegan came to his side and moved his arm from his face, much to his dismay. He calmed down a little bit just as I heard a grunt from beside me, we all turned to face the rooms only other occupant and I couldn’t fight the small smile that played at my lips,

“Do I sound funny?” Matt was staring at us, trying not to laugh. Granted, he sounded hysterical with the tubes in his nose and bandage placed over it. We all looked at each other before letting fits of giggles take over us, Tom smiled and bit his lip in any attempt from opening his mouth.

“God I feel like hell! What about ya Tommy? How you feeling?”

He exhaled loudly and looked at me for assistance,

“Uh he has a fractured jaw, so I don’t want him to talk and hurt himself, other than a concussion and 4 broken ribs, he’s fine. Thanks to you that is.”

Matt blinked in confusion, and went to lift his arm, only to be halted my an IV, he frowned down at his other arm which was in a brand new black cast.

“I broke my left arm? Shit. Now I cant playyyyyyyy.” He whined, “But wait what do you mean ‘thanks to me?’”

I hadn’t even thought about our tour, I guess Tino can cover for him, he knows all our songs anyways, dammit Matt always has to get me side tracked!

“Uh well if you wouldn’t have put your arm over him, he would have gotten really hurt…so yeah, your like-“

“Don’t you dare say hero,” he groaned, okay I thought I was being a bit over dramatic, calling him a hero (but he still is), but he’s being ridiculous!

“I just did what I felt like I had to do, plus…I’d rather get hurt then him, or one of ya.” He smiled at us, and I felt tears flood my eyes again.

“AWH MATT YOU BIG SAPPY FUCKER.” Vegan squealed, causing us all to laugh. Tom joined in, but soon muttered a “fuck that hurt, owe.”

I shot him a sympathetic look as did Lee and Jordan, he smiled; “Oh come on guys, I’m fine!” Tom spoke quietly, but loud enough for us to hear him.

“Well, I’m glad your both okay.” Lee said before standing up, “I’ll let Austin come in.”

I nodded, “Oh leaving me already aren’t ya? Thanks Malia, love you too.” Matt called after him, causing Lee to flip him off as he exited the room.

I stood up and kissed Tom on the head, and did the same to Matt, who laughed like a loon, i leaned back, stretching out my protesting back. Austin came in and made small talk with them, before his phone went off, and he excused himself to talk to Tino. I followed after Jordan and Kean as they were going to get everyone food, I smiled at my brother and Matt before awkwardly waving and leaving the room.

One thought was constantly racing in my head.

Fuck, this is all too familiar…

-&-

Matt’s P.O.V

I sighed as the guys filed out of the room, Tom shot me a questioning look and I felt my cheeks heat up, but fuck I was in pain. I pushed the nurse button repeatedly until a voice filled the room,

“Yes?”

“I need a nurse to come in here.” I grunted the words out, why did she even have to ask? Moments later an older looking woman came into our room, looking at us in curiosity,

“Who needed something?” she asked in a raspy voice, I moved my good hand a bit.

“I’m just in some pain, I think Tommy is too. It hurts him to talk…” I winched as my jaw cracked in protest, fuck I cant remember ever feeling this bad, car crashes suck.

She nodded her head and went to a small mini fridge, unlocking it and grabbing two vials of something, before a few needles. She pumped the pain meds into our IV lines, and asked if we needed anything else.

“Uhm, I don’t know if you can do this…but can you move my bed closer to his?” I blushed like mad as I finished the sentence; I glanced at Tom who was staring at his hands, a light tone of pink decorating his other wise pale features. The woman nodded, and scooted my bed, along with the machines over as far as they could go, before doing the same for Tom until we were right next to each,

“If you wanna lower the bars on the bed, just hit the yellow button twice, but no funny business, this is a hospital.” I felt like my face was on fire at this point, but she nonchalantly left the room, I sighed and hit the button, as Tom hit his without hesitation. I grabbed his hand with my good one, and he gasped slightly at the contact. Dammit, I hope I didn’t mess this up…

“Just doing what we never got to at the Ice Cream Shop.” I stated in a matter of fact tone, he surprisingly squeezed my hand back and smiled at me. God, what would I have done if he hadn’t been okay…if he was gone; I don’t think I could live with myself since we were both in the car together. I was glad I got the worst of it, if it had been Tom in my shoes, id feel like it was my fault and oh don’t cry Matt. I knew it was too late though, a few stray tears had began to fall down my cheeks, so I just looked ahead of me, staring blankly at the off television, I hoped Tom wouldn’t notice; but yet again, I was wrong.

“Matt…don’t cry…please…look I’m sorry I wrecked-“

“It’s not your fault Tommy, it really isn’t. It’s that assholes who wasn’t paying attention, I guess I’m just crying because I’m glad you’re okay. I honestly don’t know what id would do if you weren’t…” I bit my lip hesitantly, should I say something? I mean what if something else happened and then I could never tell him…but I don’t want to ruin this either, its times like this when I wish I couldn’t speak or think, or hear and feel, I just wanted to sink into the mattress, and disappear.

“Well, I’m fine, because of you; and honestly I can never thank you enough, but I feel bad that you got it worse then I did…” Tom spoke softly, the pain medicine must be kicking in for him, not surprising, I mean he’s a small thing, really.

“Don’t worry about it Tom…uhm…I…” he looked up at me, confusion reflecting into his beautiful eyes, I wanted to look away, I wanted to jump out of bed and run as far away from this situation as possible.

“Matt…” he whispered, before shifting so that he was just that much closer to me, my eyes never left his, my god he wasn’t going to do what I thought he was…but for the billionth time today, I was wrong. I was in complete shock as the brunette leaned up ever so slightly, and pressed his lips gently to mine, my eyes were wide and it took me a few seconds to screw them shut as I gently fumbled my lips against his. It was as fucking cliché as it sounds, the fireworks, the stomach tied in knots, the absolute bliss; it was everything a kiss should be and more. It was the most perfect thing that has ever happened in my life.

He pulled away after a few moments, and a look of pain crossed his face.

“Ow I forgot, my jaw, fuck, ow ow ow.” He chanted over and over again and I instantly felt bad, sure it had been somewhat painful for myself, but he had just had to get that fixed up, poor Tom. I took my hand away from his and wiped the tears that fell down his cheeks, he looked like he was in agony, sweat pooling on his forehead and fists clinched in the thin hospital sheets.

“I’m sorry Tommy! I forgot as much as you did, please just try to relax. I know it hurts, just breathe, love.” At the last word a small smile played at his lips, and he relaxed a bit, leaning closer to me, my body protested but I wasn’t about to ask him to move.

“I…like you Tom.” I let the words fly out of my mouth, not knowing how he would take them, he sat in a stunned silence, as his eyes dried, and his grip on the bed loosened, he looked me in the eye.

“I like you too, Matt…and after today I was scared that id never get to tell you.”

Well that had taken me back a bit, not only did he feel the same, but he feared the same thing I had? I smiled at him, and kissed his forehead slightly, trying to not touch the bloody cuts or bruises.

“Get some sleep, I know your tired, and I am too…” he nodded his head, and almost instantly fell into a peaceful sleep, I was on the verge myself, until I heard a small buzzing noise, from the table, i reached over him as best as i could and grabbed his slightly shattered phone, a text was on the screen.

From: Unknown
Next time I see you, I wont just crash into your car. 2 weeks Tom. 2 more weeks.

Uh-oh....


-&-


Austin’s P.O.V

I waited in the waiting room for Oli, and the guys to return, so I could tell them I had to go run an errand with Tino. Today had been really bad so far, first with Oli and the therapist, and then the car crash, I was just glad that Matt and Tom were okay, but I wondered how Oli was holding up, sure he had a good façade of acting like he was fine, but he didn’t honestly think I bought that…did he? I felt my phone vibrate erratically,

From: Tino >:D
Hey I have arrived,soooo come on out!

I stood up from my spot and sent a text to him saying ‘Okayyyyyyy ;D’ before typing out one for Ols.

To: Oli <3
Hey baby, Tino is picking me up for a few; I have an important errand to run! Please keep your head up, everything is fine <3 I love you! :D

I exited the hospital and scouted out the area before I spotted Tino’s car, I slipped in the passenger seat.

“Hey man! How are the guys?” he asked, turning the music off.

“Their fine, pretty beaten up, Matt more so then Tom…but Matt has a broken arm, so if we play any shows coming up they may ask you to fill in…” I let my voice trail off, I hoped he would be okay with that.

“Twice the work but fuck yes! I’ve always wanted to play a few shows with those ‘lads’.”

He grinned as he put emphasis on Oli’s favorite word for the bunch, I laughed nervously.

“So where exactly did you need me to take you? Car shopping maybe?” he eyed me curiously,

“Well that will be for after we get back to LA, but I kind want to surprise Oli with something…” his eyes grew wide.

“ooh a surprise! Sweet! Whatcha getting him?” he asked in pure excitement, I rubbed my arms, this would be kind of awkward.

“Uh I …….” I let my voice die to a whisper as we pulled out of the parking lot, Tino frowned.

“Cant hear you, speak up man!” he chimed, as he turned down the main road.

“Well, I need you to take me to a jewelry store…” I spat out In a hurry, his mouth dropped slightly, and I blushed something fierce.

“NO WAY! YOUR NOT GOING TO…DO THAT…ARE YOU!?” he was giddy, for what reason I don’t know, but I grinned and just nodded my head.

At the end of this tour, at our last show, we are playing in LA, and it just happens to be at the venue where Ols and I got reunited, so…after he plays...I’m going to ask him to marry me.

Notes

Well extra long chapter, cause I felt like writing, if theres any spelling errors im sorry! im in a bit of a rush at the moment :O

you know what to do ;D

xoxoxo
siren