I Need You #6
I’d never had a gun pointed in my face, even when I was kidnapped. They just tossed me in a van after overpowering me. I’d used a gun before, but having at least five guns pointed at your face was just too much.
Sassy came back to full power to happily sing. I quickly shut off the shower. I grabbed Keaton’s shirt off the floor along with some sweats, putting them on before I ran out into my living area. Keaton was talking to Kenneth. My boyfriend’s shoulder was in a sling, but he looked fine.
I burst into tears and ran to him as fast as I could. Keaton growled, “What the FUCK happened to your face?!” I buried my face in his chest and inhaled. I cried, “I was so worried, but I got you to the hospital in time. You’re ok?”
Keaton pulled back and took off the sling around him. I gasped, “Don’t do that! You need to wear…” I trailed off when he pulled me into his arms. Keaton assured me, “I’m fine. I just remember getting hit then it goes blank.”
I wiped away tears, “Your truck rolled several times. I was so scared you weren’t going to be ok. Then those rabies wolves showed up. I tried to drive, but the stupid GPS is stupid. You wouldn’t wake up even though I did tell you I was terrorizing the village. Those cops pointed guns at me and…”
Keaton snarled, “THEY WHAT?!” Kenneth whispered, “Why am I always standing right here for the ‘oh shit’ moments?” I cried, “They wouldn’t help me get you inside. The poor nurse at the desk tried to stop them, but it hurt really bad when they tackled me the second you were on a gurney.” Ken groaned.
Keaton nearly roared, “Tackled?” For some reason I couldn’t seem to stop talking, “That hurt my face too. Officer Grabby Hands McGee kneeled on my back. Then he slammed me on the hood of his car. They tried to say I hit your car, or I stole mine. He groped me.” Kenneth growled now.
Keaton shouted, “HE FUCKING WHAT?!” I cried, “Officer Grabby Hands said it was a search, but he just kept groping me. The nurse was telling him to stop, then he cracked my head on the car. They wouldn’t tell me if you were ok, they didn’t process me or anything.
The cops just threw me in the cell with the cuffs on. If your grandpa didn’t come, I….”
I trailed off and gathered myself saying, “This isn’t about me.
Are you sure you’re ok?” Kenneth said, “Keaton, she’s in shock.
” Keaton growled, “Do not leave her.” Then my boyfriend stalked off.
I could hear him yelling at someone in the hallway.
I should be able to hear the exact words, but my ears were ringing. Kenneth was right, I was in shock.
I said, “I made Key mad.” Kenneth disagreed, “No, you didn’t other people did.” I heard that pop sound again. I told Kenneth, “You need to look into that sound because it keeps happening. Do you prefer Ken or Kenneth?”
Ken smirked, “Professional, Kenneth. My friend and family call me Ken, so you go ahead and do that too.” Ken wanted me to cry, obviously. Frank, Isaac, Immy, Keith, May, and another woman I hadn’t met entered the room.
I joked, “Gang’s all here.” The woman stepped forward smiling as she introduced herself. “Hi, my name is Rya Daniels.” I asked, “Huh? I thought Keaton’s sister’s names were Emma and Allison. You do not look old enough to be his aunt.”
Rya smiled, “I’m Keaton’s older cousin, definitely not his aunt. I’m a doctor though. My older brother, Tyler, heard Keaton was upset and offered the solution of me doing a quick exam. Let’s step into your room. Ok?”
Keaton growled but Rya just gave him a look. I started to follow Rya, but Immy jumped in and gave me a hug first. I squeezed her tightly. My friend whispered, “You’re such a badass.” I whispered, “Thanks, Immy.”
I walked into my room, seeing that Rya was clearly studying my face.
I asked, “So, Chase has a brother?” Rya smiled, “He has two. My dad’s name is Cameron, and my other Uncle is Ollie.
I’m the second oldest in my family, Tyler is the oldest. My brother Colton works directly with Emmett.
Tyler was more into security than he was running things. Less paperwork.”
So, Tyler was like Fion or Finn in my mob books.
Got it. I laughed, “I guess that makes sense.” Rya took out a light and had me follow it.
Rya declared, “Ok, you do not have a concussion. Let me see your back.” I lifted my shirt.
Rya sucked in a breath then gently touched my back while I winced in pain.
Rya gently said, “Ok, it’s just a bad bruise, but I bet that really hurts.” It did. I crawled into my bed and started crying. God, I was so emotional right now. I felt Keaton’s arms around me and heard voices around me, but I faded into blissful sleep.
I woke up in the water, and for once I deeply grateful for being here. I swam for all I was worth. I wanted my brothers. I swam through the entrance and started running when I was on dry land. I ran into the main room and found Trit pacing.
I cried, “Trit!” My brother whirled around right before I launched myself into his arms. I started sobbing again. Trit began to hum a soothing melody. It was a beautiful tune that Sassy began to hum along with him. Soon I felt other hands on me humming the same song.
I felt more balanced and stable hearing the song. No, it wasn’t the song, Odette. It’s obviously your families presence. It’s definitely not the song that has nothing to do with our mood. Do not be crazy right now, but you have a slight pass given you’ve had quite the day.
When I pulled back, all my brothers and Noxus were there. Caspian’s eyes danced with anger. My oldest brother asked, “What the fuck happened to your face?” I jumped back out of Trit’s arms asking, “You can see me?” Caspian answered, “Yes.”
Trit added, “I saw you the second I turned around.” I started crying again, “You can really see me?” Caspian walked over and picked me up and spun me around, “Yes, we really can. We’ve been calling you.
One might say repeatedly. You called to me, and I couldn’t fucking find you.
I have never felt more useless in my entire life. ”
I frowned, “Did the cops really call you? They wouldn’t let me have my phone. I said I would call you, but they said I was lying about having a brother. They just left me in the dark in that cell.” Trit yelled, “THEY DID FUCKING WHAT?! WHO?” Cadence offered, “She said cops, brother.”
Noxus yelled, “BOYS!” They all stopped talking. Noxus smiled at me, “You are beautiful.” I happily asked, “You can see me too?” Noxus nodded and opened his arms for a hug. I ran to him and he held me. Caspian asked, “Who DARED to call my little sister a liar and stop her from calling me?”
I said, “They must have called you if you knew that.” Caspian replied, “They didn’t call me, you did.” I snorted, “I told them you’d be pissed, but I didn’t call you.” Caspian said, “Well, I really am pissed. You didn’t call me on the phone, no.” Ok.
I had no idea what he meant by that. So, I explained what happened, “Sassy kept trying to get to my song boy. I knew he was in trouble and somehow knew where he was too. That was weird. He got hit by a SUV that just took off. His truck rolled so many times.” I started to cry again.
Noxus gently advised, “Why don’t we go somewhere less formal?” He led us through to a beautiful room with a lot of couches. I smiled teasing them, “You guys really lean into this under the sea thing.” Trit said, “You have no idea.”
Caspian asked, “What does your song boy being in an accident have to do with what happened to your face? You weren’t in the car.” I corrected, “Truck. He drives a truck, and no I wasn’t. I got him out. Those rabies wolves showed up, but so did mine.”
I waved, “My rabies wolf and I fought them until I made them go to sleep somehow. Well, I told them to and they did. It was weird. I drove and broke some laws. Ok, I don’t have a license and I’m a REALLY bad driver, but it was an EMERGENCY!”
“My high speed car chase proved I’m in the main character, Connie, in the first book. So, I know you didn’t want to confirm you’re in the mob but my bad skills cemented. Get it? Cement. Anyway, I waved to the cop that was trying to pull me over.”
“I had to get my song boy to the hospital because he was unconscious. I hit a lot of stuff, and the GPS was the devil. That damn computer just kept recalculating and not giving directions quickly enough. The cops pointed their guns at me.”
I started crying again, “I just wanted to get my song boy inside the hospital. I needed them to help him. Once I got him inside, the cops tackled and hurt me. Then they wouldn’t let me call you, and I just wanted to call you.” I broke down for what felt like the tenth time tonight.
Caspian picked me up and cradled me in his lap. My big brother consoled me, “It’s alright. We are all here now.” He just held me until I calmed down. I hiccupped, “I told Officer Grabby Hands McGee you’d get him. I’d feel bad about it, but he was kind of the worst.”
Caspian stiffened, “Grabby Hands McGee? Did you just say OFFICER Grabby Hands McGee?!” I nodded, “He said it was a search but….” I trailed off. Trit said, “I’ll fucking GUT HIM LIKE A FISH!” I actually managed a giggle.
I offered, “I was thinking you could just cut off his hands or something.” Cordelius laughed, “Ohh, our little trip killer has ideas.” I shrugged, “I’ve embraced our mob side.” Now they all chuckled. Caspian asked, “Why didn’t you have them call your lawyer? Lux Vennox would’ve come.”
I frowned, “I wanted them to tell me how my song boy was. I was going to give them Lux’s name if they would just tell me how he was.
” Caspian sighed, “Next time, if there is a next time and god help that police station when I find you, have them call Lux Vennox. I’ll find your song boy myself and assure you he’s fine. ” Caspian abruptly stopped talking.