Beyond Love
Beyond Love
By~Chance Morgan Lovell
~*Chapter 1*~
It was a cool autumn night when Jason and Noah decided to take a walk to the park and watch the sun set.
'Jason grab that blanket it looks like it is gonna be cold out tonight. The sky is clear and so beautiful.' Noah smiled at Jason.
Smiling because he was happy to be spending time with Noah he said, 'Alright anything else we should take?' he said with a sly grin.
Laughing Noah smiled and said, 'No, I think that will do.'
'Ok, then we should go before we miss the sunset.' Walking out to the living room Jason sees his twin sister sitting at the coffee table doing her home work. 'Hey Baily, Noah and I are gonna walk down to the park and watch the sunset.'
'Okies,' She said cheerfully. 'Don't have to much fun and don't do anything I wouldn't do.' Baily giggled.
Grabbing a pillow off the couch Noah tossed it at Baily, and just smiled....'Hey, Dylan said something about stopping by later...'
'Okies, I will be here anyway...I have a lot of home work and Nathan said he might stop by too. But who knows you know how Nathan is...Sometimes he shows up and sometimes he does not. Now you two better get going.' She said as they were leaving...Tossing a pillow at the back of Noah's head and just barely missing him she hit Jason instead...'You two be good now.'
'Hey there lil sister you better watch it...You hittin’ me with pillows.' Being a minute older than his twin he liked to give her a hard time and call her 'lil sister'
'Leave already or you will miss that sunset.'
Holding hands as they walk the 5 blocks to the park...They walked and talked and just enjoyed each others company.
'It is so nice to spend time with the one I love' Jason thought to himself as they walked. Then his thoughts were interrupted by some kids across the street.
'Hey look at the fags over there...Holdin' hands...' yelled one kid.
'FAGS!!!' yelled another.
Stopping and just looking across the street Noah's heart sank, 'I never will get used to hearing people talk like that.' Noah said with sadness in his eyes.
Putting his arm around Noah, Jason sighed and just said, 'Don't worry about it, ignore them.'
'Easier said than done sometimes Jason.' Noah whispered.
Looking at him with love in his eyes, 'We are happy together right?'
'Right' Noah sighed.
'I love you and you love me right?'
'Right.' Noah said and smiled slightly.
'Ok then Ignore them. I know it is hard...But remember there are a lot of people who love you and accept you the way you are. You always have me, Baily, Dylan, and Nathan. We will never turn our backs on you and we will never try to change you. We love you the way you are.'
Smiling again Noah and Jason walked the rest of the way to the park in silence, just enjoying each others company.
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Arriving at the park they went down to their normal spot along the pond and under the willow tree. Laying the blanket on the ground Jason lays down on it and pulls Noah down in front of him...
smiling Noah laid down with his back towards Jason. Reaching back Noah took Jason's hand in his and pulled it around him so that Jason was holding him.
Leaning over Jason whispered in Noah's ear, 'I love you.' turning Noah over so he was laying on his back Jason lowered himself down so he had one arm on the blanket and the other was across Noah's chest and he kissed him deeply.
'Mmmmm' Noah smiled up at Jason. 'That was nice. Can you do it again just as good?' He laughed.
Grinning at Noah, Jason leaned down and kissed him again, and this time the long and passionate kisses lasted so long they missed the sunset entirely.
~*Chapter 2*~
After getting home and seeing that his parents were still gone Jason just smiled at Noah because he knew what would happen next.
Pulling her long blonde hair up into a pony tail Baily smiled a knowing smile at Jason as he entered the house. 'How was that sunset?' She giggled while her boyfriend Nathan and her best friend and Noah's brother Dylan just laughed.
'Uh, it was wonderful' Jason grinned.
'It seemed magical.' Noah commented. 'Hey Dylan are mom and dad back from the coast yet?'
'No, but they called and said they decided to stay a couple more days. And that we were plenty old enough to stay home by our selves. Or that we could come over here.'
'Wow it is about time they figured out that we were old enough to take care of ourselves.' Noah laughed. 'It seems when we are not here you all are at out house. We all might as well get one big huge house and all live together.'
Jason liking the idea of living with Noah just smiled at him.
'Hey Jas, Noah.' Nathan said. 'You guys want to go to the drive-in with Baily and I this weekend? Dylan you said you were going to go right?'
'Ya sure I'll go' Dylan said with slight envy in his voice.
'Ya sounds good, what do you think Noah? Our parents are going to be going away anyway this weekend and they will not be back for three weeks.'
'Sounds fun.' Noah grinned.
'Where are your parents going for three weeks?'
'Remember? ' Baily said, 'They are going to Italy for their anniversary.'
'Oh, right I forgot how long have they been married now?' Nathan asked.
'What? Some twenty years now?' Jason answered. 'Baily what time do you think Mom and dad will be home tonight?'
Just as Jason finished the sentence the phone rang. 'Would you grab that Dylan?'
*RING,RING,RING*
'Hello the Cruise residence.' Dylan said as he answered the phone.
'Hello, Dylan may I speak with either Baily or Jason please?' Mr. Cruise inquired.
'Sure...Baily, Jason your dad wants to talk to one of you.'
'Let Baily talk to them.' Jason said with a smirk.
Walking over to Baily he handed her the phone then walked back over to where Jason and Noah were standing infront of the fireplace.
'Thanks Jas.' She said sarcastically. 'Hello, dad...when are you guys gonna be home?'
'Well it is 8 o'clock now so probably not until 1 am or so. The real estate conference lasted longer than planned so we are running late.'
'Why don't you guys just get a room in the next town and then come home in the morning? Then you guys won't be driving while you are tired.'
'Who is all there' Mr. Cruise inquired.
'Uh,' She said looking around. 'Just me, Jason, Noah, Dylan and Nathan stopped by but will be leaving soon' Baily said as she winked at Nathan who was not going to be leaving soon.
'Alright but you know the rules they all have to go home by 11.'
'Yes dad I know and they will go home by 11.' She said as she laughed and winked at Jason and Noah. 'So you gonna get a room then?'
'I think we will get one in Tacoma we are almost there...and we will leave early in the morning and probably be home before you get home from school.'
'Alright we will see you tomorrow then.'
'Oh, your mom just said there better not be a mess in the house or you and Jason will be cleaning house tomorrow night.'
'There is no mess dad.' She said as she rolled her eyes at the multitude of soda cans that were around the living room. 'Okies so we will see you tomorrow then...bye dad.'
'Remember everyone goes home at 11 tonight not 11 tomorrow morning.'
'Yes dad...bye'
'Bye.'
'Okies guys we gots to clean up a bit then you can do what ever you want.' She said with a wily little grin as she looked right at Nathan and then at Jason and Noah.
'Jason mom and dad are going to spend the night in Tacoma and then they will be back sometime tomorrow...Probably before we get home from school is what dad said. Hey sweetie,' She said as she looked over to where Dylan was sitting on the fireplace hearth. 'Is there anyone you want to invite over?'
'No.' he said with a slight sadness to his voice. 'I am gonna get going anyway. I have a lot of homework to get done.'
'Are you sure Dylan?' Jason questioned. 'You know you are always welcome to crash here on the couch.'
'Ya, It's cool. I'll go home just incase mom and dad call again and I will cover for ya Noah if you want to stay.'
'Are you sure you don't mind Dylan?' Noah asked seeing the slight look of sadness in his eyes. A look that he and Jason had both seen before. Anytime when Dylan sees Baily with Nathan and the time when he fell for the captain of the guys varsity soccer team. It hurt them all to see that look in his eyes. Dylan loved Baily more than life it's self. He had been best friends with her since she was 6 and he was 5. Inseparable most of the time till she met Nathan. When she started seeing Nathan Marks, Dylan was crushed but tried to hide it, the only ones he told were Jason and Noah. Baily suspected something was wrong but never asked because she was afraid if she told him her true feelings for him then it would ruin their friendship and that was something she did not want to risk. Baily valued that friendship more than anything else in the world.
'Well my parents are expecting me back at 9 so I better get going to.' Nathan announced.
Looking over at Nathan, Baily just sighed...'Alright if you must go.' Nathan was forever ruining their plans or just not showing up for things that they had been planning on for weeks. He always had one lame excuse or another.
'Hey Dylan can I catch a ride with you?'
'Great, thanks.' Nathan said almost before Dylan could answer him.
'I suppose. ' he grumbled under his breath.
Walking over to Dylan, Baily hugged him saying, 'Good night.' Lifting his face up so that she could look him in the eyes she could see a mixed look of love, hate and sadness...These were not a good combination in him. 'We need to talk soon sweetie...Just you and me...We will go out to lunch...'
Wrapping his strong arms around her he whispered, 'I know we need to talk sweetie.' Stepping back away from her he mumbled under his breath 'We need to talk because I love you.'
Only Noah and Jason heard what he had said as they were standing the closest to him...Looking at Dylan, Noah put his arm around him and whispered 'It'll be ok...'
'What was that?' Baily questioned.
'Oh, nothing!' Dylan said shocked that she heard him...
'Ya, I'll see you tomorrow at school.' Nathan said and gave Baily a quick kiss on the cheek as he walked out the door to Dylan's 1966 Mustang.
'I'm sorry.' Dylan murmured as he started passed Baily and kissed his finger tip and placed it on her lips...'That is where the kiss should have gone.' Blushing he turned from her and walked out the door, leaving Baily looking after him in shock.
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After helping Baily clean up the kitchen and the living room Jason and Noah went to Jason's room. Putting their favorite CD on Jason hits random on the CD player and clicked on the black light as Noah turned off the over head light.
Taking a step towards Noah he heard their song come on...The song that played the night they got together after being best friends since as long as they could remember. "Universe" by Savage Garden played at the club in Seattle. While in Seattle Noah's parents...Mr. and Mrs. Crawley let Noah, Dylan, Jason and Baily explore the city a little on their own and they found a gay club that allowed teens because they did not serve alcohol. So they went in and had a good time for a couple hours...Jason was sitting down sipping on a soda while he watch Noah dancing with his brother, Baily and another not to bad looking guy. Hearing the song end Jason walked over to Noah and smiled at him as he heard the song "Universe" come on he said, 'May I have this dance?'
'Sure you can.' He smiled at Jason.
Taking Noah in his arms he gently pulled him close as he sang the song to him...
Savage Garden
Universe
Well I'd like to take you as I find you
Imagine our clothes are on the floor
Feel my caress so soft and gentle
So delicate you cry for more
But you know baby
You know baby does it right
And you know baby does it right
Universe inside of your heart
You gotta let me know so you can be free baby
You wanted it so much, and now that it's over
You don't know what you want
Put time in a capsule
Two minds consensual
Entwined to perfection
If we could...
Cuddle up close
Lay your head on my chest now
Listen my heart beat's coming down
If you get tired you close your eyes now
When you wake up I won't be found
'Cause I know baby
I know you're the nervous kind
With so much going on in your mind
Universe inside your heart
You gotta let me know so you can be free baby
You wanted it so much, and now that it's over
You don't know what you want
But let me tell you that, this time,
I'm going to make you mine
(I won't let you go)
'Cause I know, this time
I'm going to make sure I look out for me
'Cause you know baby
Well you know baby does it right
And you know baby does it right
You will only end up lost in loneliness
And wake up with the words already on your lips
So I'll let you go, baby
So I'll let you go...
Universe inside your heart
You gotta let me know so you can be free baby
You wanted it so much, and now that it's over
You don't know what you want
As Jason sang 'So I'll let you go, Baby' Noah looked up at him smiling and said, 'Don't let me go...' and ran his hands threw Jason's soft blond hair.
Leaning down to him, Jason kissed him softly and searchingly on the lips. Feeling Noah kiss him back made him feel alive, lighthearted and on top of the world. Jason had been in relationships with other guys before but had never felt like this when he kissed them. Noah had been his best friend since forever and for the past 2 years he had been in love with Noah but not sure how to tell him. Now was the time to tell him. 'Noah?' Jason said with love in his eyes and voice. 'I have been wanting to tell you something for a long time now. For about 2 years actually.' He laughed.
Looking at him and wondering what Jason wanted to tell him, his heart skipped a beat hoping it would be what he had longed to hear for so long.
'I love you more than life...You have always been around, you have been in my life as long as I can remember, through the good times and the bad times, and I want you to be there always.'
Slightly pulling away Noah looked at Jason with a look of shock for he had been wanting to hear those words for a long time.
Seeing the look of shock on Noah's face Jason's heart sank...'You don't feel the same?'
'I do, feel the same Jason.' He said with tremendous love in his voice. Pulling Jason close to him again he kissed him long and hard. 'I love you with my very soul, I have for a long time Jason.' He smiled at him. 'I have been wanting to tell you for a long time but I was not sure how you would take it, since we have been friends for so long.'
'Oh Noah, I have been trying to figure out how to tell you for the past 2 years. I did not know how to tell you that you were the one I wanted to be with. I know we have both had other relationships in the past with other guys but when I kissed you just now, I knew for sure you were the one I wanted to be with always.'
Being pulled back to reality by the feel of Noah's touch Jason backed him to the bed and laid him down on it. Kissing his neck and then back to his lips.
Lifting Jason's shirt Noah pulled it over his head and threw it on the floor, leaning up and kissing his chest he leaned into him and laid him down on the bed next to him. Positioning himself so he was straddling Jason's lap Noah took his shirt off as Jason reached up and unbuttoned his jeans. Smiling at Jason, Noah sighed, 'I love you Jason. More than anything I love you.'
Pulling him down to him Jason hugged him and kissed him passionately. 'I love you too.'
~*Chapter 3*~
After making love for several hours Noah fell asleep in Jason's warm embrace. To Jason, who laid there in the after glow it was wonderful. This was something that did not happen very often because their parents were always around. When they made love it was always so special so much emotion and wonder. It was like the first time every time. Turning over on his side he snuggled closer to Noah and whispered, 'I love you Noah Ryan Crawley.' Then he went to sleep in the arms of his lover and best friend.
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Jumping slightly because the alarm startled Baily out of a wonderful dream about Dylan. Getting up she rubbed her eyes and looked at the clock.
'6 o'clock already' she sighed.
Yawning as she walked down the hall and knocked on Jason's door. 'Jason, Noah it is 6 o'clock and you guys better get up and get ready for school.'
Rolling over and looking at the clock he said, 'Ok we are up.' Seeing Noah sleeping beside him was like a dream come true. Love filled his heart as he remembered last night and the love they had made. Kissing Noah on the lips he murmured 'It's time to get up sweetie.'
Grinning up at Jason, Noah greeted him with a soft kiss and a cheerful 'Good morning.'
Smiling back he said, 'Good morning lover. How are you this morning?'
'A little tired, but good. How are you?' he winked at Jason.
'Happy because you are still here. That it was not a dream, that you really did sleep here with me last night...all night.'
'What time is it?'
'A little after 6 now so we had better get up so we can take a shower together.' he laughed.
'Mmmmm, sounds nice.'
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Going to the front door because the cat wanted out Baily unlocked the door and opened it. 'Go on kitty' she said looking down at the cat.
Looking up to see what the weather was like she saw Dylan sitting on the front porch. 'Dylan? What are you doing here? And how long have you been here?'
Standing and turning around he looked at Baily with tears in his eyes and a single blue rose in his hand. 'This is for you. I got it last night.' he said handing her the rose.
'Thank you sweetie, it is beautiful. Why don't you come in?'
'No, I really should go home and get ready for school.'
'Just come in you can borrow some of Jason's clothes.' Reaching out for Dylan's hand she whispered, 'Please, Dylan come in.'
Taking her hand he walked towards her and took her in his arms kissing her longingly on the mouth. Feeling her kissing him back made him feel love like he had never known before. 'I love you.' he breathed into her ear after kissing her. 'I have to go home now. Tell Jason and Noah that I love them too.'
As Dylan walked away from her she cried out for him to come back...'Dylan wait! Don't go. Please! Dylan!'
Getting into his blue 1966 Mustang Fastback he sped down the road.
Running back into the house Baily yelled, 'Jason! Noah!'
Running from Jason's room only dressed in their boxers and hair still wet from their shower they both said, 'What, what's wrong?' in unison. Seeing the look on Baily's face Jason and Noah began to get worried. 'What's wrong?'
'It's Dylan.' She said and began to weep. 'Something's wrong. Something is terribly wrong. I should have known something was wrong last night.'
'Baily!' Jason exclaimed taking her by the shoulders. 'What the hell happened?'
'Dylan was on the front porch when I opened the door to let the cat out. He had his back to me until I said his name. Then he turned towards me. He looked awful like he had been out there all night and he had been crying. When I looked at him he began to cry again. He also had this rose.' She said holding up the flower. 'I tried to get him to come in but he would not. I told him he could borrow some of your clothes but he said no he had to get home. He also kissed me and told me he loved me and to tell you and Noah that he loves you both too. It was almost like he was saying good bye.'
With a worried look on his face and a slight crack in his voice Noah said, 'Shit! I gotta go home and see what's up.'
'Do you want me to come with you?' Jason asked.
'No, stay with Baily, go to school I am sure everything will be fine. I will call you on your cell phone later and let you know what is going on.'
'OK.' Jason said as he took Baily to the living room to sit down. 'Honey, you have to get it together. I am sure everything will be fine. Now go get dressed and we will go to school.'
'Alright.' She sighed.
'I am gonna go get dressed now...Go finish getting ready.'
Walking to his room, he met Noah in the hall just outside his room. 'I borrowed a pair of your jeans.'
'That's fine sweetie. What do you think is up with Dylan?'
'Well you saw how he reacted to the way Nathan treated her last night. He loves her so much, but it is killing him to see her with him when he treats her so badly.'
'I know...He needs to tell her how he feels.'
'Yes, he does. But you know Dylan he will do it when he is ready.' Noah sighed.
'Well you better get going and see how he is doing.' Jason said putting his hand on Noah's waist. 'I love you and drive safely.'
'I love you too.' he said placing a kiss on Jason's lips. 'Thanks for last night...it was wonderful.'
Smiling Jason nodded in agreement, 'It was wonderful lover.'
'I'll call you and let you know what's going on. Give Baily a hug for me and tell her everything will be ok.'
'Alright I will.' Jason said as they reached the front door. 'Bye'
'Bye'
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Getting into his red Miata Noah tried Dylan's cell phone. 'Come on Dylan answer.' letting the phone ring for what must have been forever he hung up and tried the house number. 'Damn it Dylan answer the phone.' Hanging up and setting the phone down in the passenger seat he tried to figure out what Dylan was going to do.
Hearing his cell phone ring Noah grabbed it and looked at the caller ID. Seeing the call was coming from Dylan's cell phone he answered it, 'Dylan where the hell are you?'
'Hello? Sir? Are you a relative of a Mr. Dylan James Crawley?'
'Yes, I am his brother...why?' he said starting to get worried.
'Dylan was in a car accident about 30 minutes ago and is being taken to Mercy General Hospital in Eugene.'
'Oh, God, is he ok?' he questioned with a shake in his voice.
'He is in very critical condition right now. He wrapped his car around a tree out on Berlin Road. They are doing everything they can for him.'
'Alright, I am on my way. And I will call our parents and let them know what happened. They are on vacation at the coast right now.'
After talking to his dad for 30 minutes and telling him what happened he called Jason.
'Hello?' Jason said as he answered his cell phone.
'It's Noah.'
'What's up? How is Dylan?'
'Dylan is in the hospital.' Noah said as his voice cracked.
'Oh, God! What happened?'
'He was in a car accident, the person who called me said he wrapped his car around a tree out on Berlin Road.'
'What was he doing out on Berlin Road?' Jason said with concern in his voice.
'Who do we know that lives out on Berlin Road?'
'Nathan' Jason gasped.
'Yes. I bet he was going out to confront him about the way he treated Baily last night.'
'Oh, shit! That is not good. How is he doing?'
'The cop or who ever I talked to said he was in very critical condition right now that is about all he would tell me.'
'Did you call your parents?'
'Yes they are on their way to the hospital and so am I.'
'OK...I am gonna go find Baily and try and figure out how to break this to her...Oh what hospital are they taking him to?'
'Mercy General in Eugene.'
'Alright...We will be on our way after I tell Baily and I call my parents and let them know where we will be.'
'OK I will call you if I hear anything else.'
Alright...And Noah...'
'What?' he said sadly
'I love you and everything is going to be ok.' Seeing Baily walking towards him he said, 'I see Baily so I'm gonna let you go. I will see you at the hospital in about an hour.'
'I love you too...Alright ...bye'
'Bye'
Running up to Jason, Baily said, 'Was that Noah?'
Looking at his sister with sadness in his eyes he said, 'Yes, it was.'
Sensing something was not right she asked, 'What happened?'
'I don't know how to tell you this...'He trailed off.
'Tell me what Jason?' She said almost getting hysterical.
'Dylan was in a car accident. They are not totally sure what happened. He was out on Berlin Road...'
'Berlin Road!' She interrupted. 'What was he doing out there?'
'Hey, everyone. ' Came an all to familiar voice.
'Standing directly behind Baily was the answer to that question.
Turning around Baily looked at Nathan and said,' What the hell did you do to Dylan last night?'
'Nothing why?'
'Because he tried to kill himself this morning out by your place.'
'Now Baily we don't know that is what happened.' Jason interrupted.
'Is he ok?' Nathan questioned.
'NO! he is not.' Baily exclaimed and started crying.
Nathan tried to hold her but Baily pushed away from him and then punched him squire in the jaw. 'This is your fault.'
'Baily!' Jason said grabbing his twin. 'Let's just go. Dylan needs us now.'
Walking away with his arm around his sister he could sense her sadness and emotional overload. 'Honey it's gonna be ok. Dylan is a fighter he will be fine.' Walking to his locker Jason grabbed his keys and Baily walked across the hall to her locker and grabbed the stuff she wanted and they went out to Jason's Jeep.
'I'm gonna call Mom and Dad, can I use your phone? I left mine at home.'
'Are you sure you want to call them?' Jason said handing her his phone. 'I'll do it if you want?'
'No I will do it.'
'Alright if you are sure.'
'I am sure.' She said as the tears fell from her emerald green eyes.
~*Chapter 4*~
Hanging up Jason's cell phone Baily closed her eyes as the tears started to flow once again.
Sensing her worry and sadness *As twins have this bond between them that is unbreakable even by hundreds of miles, they can sense what the other is feeling.* and Jason knew what his twin was feeling. She was so scared that the one person that she cared the most about was going to die. That he was going to die and it was all her fault, because she did not have the courage to tell him how she felt about him. Baily knew she did not love Nathan, she tried to place the feeling she had for Dylan on Nathan but she new she was just lying to herself. Opening her eyes again Baily looked at Jason with tear filled eyes, 'Mom and dad will be at the hospital as soon as they can.'
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Arriving at the hospital exactly an hour after talking with Noah, Jason parked his Jeep in the emergency room parking lot. Walking inside the hospital they found their way to the elevator pushed the button to the 3rd floor where the ICU was. Walking down the long brightly lit halls both their minds were flooded with thoughts of what happened to Dylan and if he really tried to commit suicide. Spotting Noah in the waiting room Jason entered and stood in the middle of the room.
Standing Noah half walked and half ran over to Jason and hugged him, then turning to Baily he hugged her.
'How is he doing?' Jason asked with eyes full of concern.
'He is stable...But he has a concussion and is in a coma, he also has a broken arm and three broken ribs.'
'Oh my.' Baily sighed with obvious concern. 'Is he gonna be ok?'
'They are gonna watch him very close for the next few days, they said that you never really know what will happen when someone is in a coma.'
'Can I go see him?' Baily questioned with great concern in her voice.
Trying to smile at Baily through his pain, 'Yeah I think they will let you in.' Putting his hand on Baily's arm he stopped her. 'Remember he has been through a lot and he does not look like the same person.'
Sighing Baily, Noah and Jason walked out of the waiting room and over to the nurse's station just inside of the ICU. 'May we see Dylan Crawley please?' Noah asked the nurse sitting behind the desk.
'Yes, but only for a few minutes...Are you all family?'
'Yes, we are all his family...'Jason replied to the nurse.
Entering Dylan's dimly lit room in the ICU, Noah and Jason walked around to the opposite side of the bed and took Dylan's hand in theirs, praying and hoping that he would be ok.
Seeing Dylan like this brought Baily to tears. Seeing her best friend reduced to nothing more than a broken body laying so quietly in the bed. 'Dylan...' She whispered laying her hand on his chest. 'Can you hear me? It's me Baily, I am so sorry. Please come back to me.'
Looking across the bed Jason and Noah looked over at Baily, feeling her pain like he did Jason told Noah that they should give her a moment alone with him.
Agreeing Noah walked over to Baily and touched her shoulder and paused slightly, then walked out of the room and waited for Jason in the hall.
Pulling a chair over beside the bed Jason led his sister over to the opposite side and sat her down in the chair. Lifting her face to him, he smiled slightly and brushed the hair out of her face and told her, 'Just tell him Baily, tell him, he can hear you. He knows how you feel but he needs to hear it. Baily he loves you so much and only your love can bring him out of this. So just tell him how you feel.'
Looking through tear filled eyes his sister stood and hugged her brother, ' I love you Jason.'
Hugging her back, 'I love you too Baily.' I will be in the waiting room with Noah if you need anything.
Sitting back down in the chair Jason had placed beside the bed Baily watched as the door closed behind Jason. Sighing she gazed down at Dylan laying there in the bed, so quiet and still, the only movements were the gentle rise and fall of his chest as he breathed.
The quietness of the room played on her nerves, the only sounds in the room were the rhythmic beeping of the machines that monitored Dylan's heart and rate of breath.
Hearing her twins words ringing in her head, "He loves you so much and only your love can bring him out of this, so just tell him." She took Dylan's hand in hers and leaned down and kissed it. 'Oh, Dylan there is so much I want to tell you, but I don' know where to start. I don't know why I am going out with Nathan. I don' t love him. You have been in my life for so long. As far back as I can remember you were there. And to see you like this pains my heart more than you will ever know. Dylan I guess what I am trying very hard to tell you is that...' She paused. 'That I love you so much, you brighten my life. The energy and love of life you have shows through in everything you do. You bring so much happiness to my life.' She sobbed laying her head down on his arm.
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Carefully pulling his arm out from under his lover Jason stood from the couch in the waiting room and started towards the door. 'Where are you going?' questioned a sleepy voice.
'I am just going to see how Baily is doing. Go back to sleep sweetie. Both our parents should be here soon.'
'Alright.' Noah yawned as he rested his head on the back of the couch and fell back to sleep.
Pushing the door to Dylan's room open, Jason stepped into the darkness to see Baily asleep with her head on Dylan's arm and still holding his hand. As the light flashed on her face from the ICU Jason caught the glimpse of a tear in her eye...Even in her sleep she still cried for him.
Quietly walking over to where Baily sat sleeping he gently put his hand on her shoulder and murmured her name, 'Baily, honey wake up...'
'Huh?' she groaned then looked at Dylan with a sudden realization of where she was.
'Come out to the waiting room with Noah and I.'
Catching the glimpse of two figures in the door Jason and Baily looked up to see the grief stricken faces of Mr. and Mrs. Crawley.
Running over to the two people who were like second parents to Jason and Baily. Baily hugged them both and started to sob again.
Holding her in his embrace Mr. Crawley reassured her that everything was going to be ok, even though he wondered himself how it was going to turn out.
Pulling away from Mr. Crawley, Baily looked up at him with a tear stained face and uttered, 'I am sorry.' so softly that he hardly heard her, then she ran out of the room.
A look of sadness crossed Jason's face as Mr. Crawley asked what she was sorry for. 'None of this is her fault.' he stated.
Looking at him with concern for his sister, 'She thinks it is her fault because she did not tell Dylan before now how she felt.'
'What about Nathan?' Inquired Mr. Crawley
Shaking his head Jason sighed, 'She does not love him. She loves Dylan...And Dylan loves her...They are both just to stubborn and afraid to tell each other.'
Not realizing the depth of emotion that Jason and Baily shared because they are twins he hugged Jason and told him his parents were in the waiting room with Noah. Knowing the love that Jason and Noah shared for each other not just in a friendly manner he said, 'Go to Noah, he needs you right now.'
'I've been here with him all day.' Jason sighed. 'And I don't intend on leaving, and I know Baily won't leave until she knows for sure that Dylan will be ok.' With that Jason turned to leave the room.
'Jason...'
Turning around Jason locked gazes with Mr. Crawley, 'What?'
'I am sorry I did not mean to make it sound like you would not be there for him...This is just a lot to take in so quickly.'
'It's alright.' Jason sighed as he turned and walked out of the room and back to the waiting room and to the welcoming arms of his lover, his sister and his parents...and for the first time since all of this happened Jason wept for Dylan, for his sister's pain and for Noah.
~*Chapter 5*~
***One month later***
A month passed and Dylan was still in a coma...He was no worse and no better than he was the day they brought him into the emergency room...Still there were so many questions that had not been answered. Why was Dylan out on Berlin Road and what caused the accident. Did he take the corner to fast or was he trying to kill himself...Those were only questions Dylan could answer if and when he came out of his coma.
Baily had not left Dylan's side for more than 3 hours since she arrived at the hospital with Jason the day of the accident. She went home once...And that was just to get some clothes and bring them back with her to the hospital...Jason had loaned her his Jeep and he had been getting rides with Noah. When they were not in school they were at the hospital...It was rare when they were at home...Noah had been staying at Jason's house and when Noah was not at Jason's house Jason was at Noah's. They had been each others support and comfort...Trying also to be there for their parents...To help them in anyway they could so that Noah's parents could spend as much time as possible with Dylan. Jason's parents had been spending a lot of time at the hospital as well...Dylan and Noah were like their kids too...Mr. and Mrs. Cruise have known Mr. and Mrs. Crawley since they were in school, they had all been best friends just like their kids.
Reaching for the book that she bought in the gift shop today Baily looked at it...and remembered the first time she had read it...She was 9 and Dylan was 8...The book was "Lord Of the Rings~ Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien.
'Alright Dylan.' She sighed. 'I am gonna read you this...again. Remember when I read it to you when we were younger.'
Smiling at the bitter sweet memories she whipped away a single tear that escaped down her face.
As Baily read to him from "Lord of the Rings" she heard Dylan stir...Looking up at Dylan she noticed his eyes fluttering...'Dylan?' she said dropping the book to the floor. Standing she walked over to the bed...'Dylan...it's Baily...I am here with you.'
Blinking his eyes...and trying to look around, 'Where, where am I?'
Taking his hand in hers...'You are in the hospital Dylan...You were in a car accident a month ago… and you have been in a coma since...'
'What is wrong with my arm and why is my chest feel weird?' he groaned.
'You broke three ribs and you broke your arm. But the doctors say everything will be fine and healed in a few more weeks. We have been praying that you would come out of your coma soon. I will be back in a minute sweetie I was told that if you awoak I needed to get the nurses and doctor right a way.' She said leaning down to kiss him on the forehead.
Going out into the brightly lit hall of the ICU Baily talked to the nurse at the nurses station and told her that he was awake and talking...The nurse just told her to go back in there with him and that she would get his doctor to come and check on him...
Pushing the door back open to Dylan's room she smiled at Dylan when he looked at her...'Your doctor will be here to see you soon...Make sure you are doing ok.'
'Alright.' he smiled again. 'Baily...I don't know if I dreamed this while I was in the coma...but first of all it seems like I was in Middle Earth most of the time...It was weird.'
Laughing because Baily knew why that was...'I read The Hobbit to you and I was just starting Lord of the Rings~ Fellowship of the Ring.' She said leaning down to pick up the book she dropped earlier.
'OK that makes sense then...' Hesitating slightly, 'I also kinda remember something else...'
Feeling her face burning she looked away, then back at Dylan, 'What would that be?'
Pausing he looked at her not knowing how to say it...Or even if he should…'I think...and I don't know if I dreamed this or not...You will have to tell me...Come here first and sit down...' he said patting the bed. Just then the phone rang...
*RING,RING,RING*
'Hello?' Baily answered the phone.
'Hey, how is he doing?'
'Jason! He is awake...I was going to call you all here in a minute...He has been awake for about twenty minutes...The doctor is going to be here soon...Would you call Mr. and Mrs. Crawley and call Mom and Dad and tell them...I am sure Noah is with you right?'
'Oh my God that is great news...I will call them and yes Noah is here with me...and I will tell him too...We will be there in a little bit.'
'Alright I will talk to you when you get here.'
Hanging up the phone she smiled at Dylan...'That was Jason. He and Noah will be here in a little bit...Jason was pretty excited that you are awake...He is going to call your parents and tell them...They had just gone home for a little bit before you woke up, they said they would be back this evening...They will be so happy to see that you are awake. We have all been so worried about you.'
'It will be good to see them as well...' he sighed. 'Baily come sit I want to ask you about what I started to ask you when Jason called.'
'Alright...' She said feeling a bit nervous.
Taking her hand in his he looked at her, 'When I was in my coma did you...' he paused...'Did you tell me that you loved me?'
Her checks flushing to a bright red Baily tried to speak but her words faltered...They just would not come to her...
'Baily? Are you ok?'
'Uhhh, yeah I am ok...' she said looking down at him laying in the bed. 'Yyyes, I did tell you that I love you...I should have told you a long time ago...'
'Oh, Baily...' he said pulling her down to him...Laying her head carefully on his chest she listened to his heart beat...'I...I love you too...and I am the one who should have told you this sooner. I have loved you since as long as I could remember.' Dylan sighed.
Almost before the words could get out there was a knock at the door and in stepped Dylan's doctor. Lifting her head off his chest she looked at him and said we will talk more later sweetie...'
'Alright...' he sighed letting her up.
'Good afternoon Dr. Richards...It is nice to see you again.'
'Nice to see you again too Baily...'
'Well I will be in the waiting room if you need anything...My brother Jason called not long after Dylan woke up and I told him the good news and he is calling Dylan's parents and our parents and they will be here in a little while.' And with a last glance back at Dylan she disappeared into the hallway shutting the door behind her.
**********
Getting into Noah's Miata Jason smiled, 'Your parents said they would be there as soon as they could get there and so will my parents...It will be so good to see Dylan again...'
'Yes it will be good to see him...awake and talking.'
'You know I have been thinking...Dylan and Baily have something so special...Kinda like you and I. We have known each other for so long...The love is to true and pure...Like nothing else. I know Baily did not...does not love Nathan like that...'
'Yeah I know what you mean...Speaking of Nathan...' Noah sighed...'He was asking about Baily the other day. He wanted to know why she had not called him. I was like well...What the hell do you think. I just told him I did not think she wanted to talk to him right now. Do you know what she is going to do about him?'
'No, I have no idea...' he said looking out the window. 'Well she did talk the other day about breaking up with him because she does not love him. In fact she is pretty pissed off at him. She really does not want anything to do with him.'
Reaching out for Jason's hand Noah just said...'It will be ok...everything will work it's self out the way it is supposed to. You know what Dylan and Baily have is beyond love it is a miracle...Like you said it is just like what you and I have, and it took us a while to admit what we have...And it is just taking them a while too. But you said she told him right?'
Looking over at him, Jason squeezed Noah's hand slightly and said, 'Yes she said she did...I guess we will see what happens now that he is awake...'
Arriving at the hospital Jason and Noah met Baily in the waiting room...'How is he?' Noah asked...
'He is good...The doctor is in with him right now...and we can go back in after he is done.' After hugging both Noah and Jason she said, 'He heard me tell him that I loved him...he asked me about it...but then the doctor came in...I told him that I did tell him that...' she grinned...'I do love him...I love him so much...'
~*Chapter 6*~
It had been a long day...But a good day. Dylan had come out of his coma and the doctors said he was doing well enough to be moved out of the ICU. But this was the best news...If he keeps looking so good and doing well then by the end of the week he can go home. It only being Monday today, it will be a long week but hopefully he will get to go home then. Baily thought to herself as she walked back to the elevator from the hospital cafeteria.
Hearing a knock on his door Dylan calls out, 'Come in...'
'Hey buddy how are ya doin'?' came Nathan's voice.
'I am ok...I have been better he said holding up his arm that was in a cast.' Suddenly looking at Nathan he had a flash back from the night before the accident...Things were moving fast...it was dark...Nathan was mad about something, but Dylan was not sure about what...He could not remember...
Feeling the uncomfortable silence Nathan said, 'Well I just wanted to say I hope you are feeling better and are able to come home...' With that he heard the door open...Looking back he saw Baily standing in the door way with a Coffee in her hand...'Baily...How are you honey?'
'What are you doing here?' She uttered.
'I came to see Dylan...See how my buddy is doing.' he replied.
Seeing the look on Dylan's face Baily grabs Nathan by the arm and drags him out into the hall...'What the hell do you think you are doing here?'
'I told you I came to see Dylan. I was hoping you would be here too...I wanted to ask you what is going on between us...Or is there even still an *US*?'
With a look of exasperation on her face...'You honestly had to ask...What do you think...'
'Well from that response...I just don't know...' he said slightly dumbfounded...
'NO...there is nothing between us...there never really was. You can never give me what Dylan will give me...And has wanted to give me for a long time. I love him and he loves me. You can't give me that...the only person you care about is yourself...I mean this is the first time you have come to see him...He has been here for a month.'
Silently Nathan looked at Baily...then a look of shear hate came over his face...'You bitch...How dare you...'
'How dare I...How dare you come here when you did not have the decency to come here when Dylan first got hurt...Why don't you just leave...go, crawl back to the whore you were with while I was here with Dylan...Taking care of him being a real friend...Do you know what a real friend is Nathan? I know you were with that whore...everyone knows...You did a bad job of hiding it...Or were you trying to hide it?'
Down the hall Jason stepped off the elevator and saw Baily and Nathan going at it. Picking up his pace he caught Nathan's arm as he raised it to slap Baily...
'Jason...' Baily said with a shaky voice. 'When did you get here?'
'Nathan why don't you just leave? You have caused enough problems...' Jason said letting go of his arm.
Watching Nathan turn from them and walk down the hall to the elevator Jason looks at his sister, 'I just got here...It looks like I got here in time too.'
'Yes I think you did.' She smiled as she hugged her twin.
Walking back into Dylan's room Dylan looked at them with concern in his eyes...'What the hell was going on out there?'
Sighing, 'Don't worry about it...I was just dealing with a small problem of sorts, and it is over with now and I don't think it will be a problem anymore.' Sitting down on the side of Dylan's bed Baily smiled at him...'Honey, you need to rest for a while...So I think that Jason and I are going to go get some lunch...you get some rest...and I will be back in a couple hours ok?'
'Alright if you must go...' he laughed light heartedly...'Hey Jas how are ya?'
'I am good...How you feeling?'
'I am ok...been better but not to bad...Where is Noah?'
'He was here earlier but you were asleep...I took him home for a while but he will come back with us later ok...By the way it is good to hear you laugh again...'
Laughing again...'It is good to be laughing again...OK...I will see you guys later then..'
'Leaning down to give him a kiss on the forehead Jason smiled, 'We love you...and we are so glad you are back with us.'
'Yes we are love.' Baily smiled warmly...'Don't you ever leave me like that again. I don't know what I would ever do if you left me...' Looking over at Jason...'Jas can I have a second...I will meet you in the hall in a minute.'
'OK...See ya later Dylan.'
'Bye Jas...' Dylan waved.
'Dylan...I don't know what I would do if I ever really lost you...I love you so much...I wanted to tell you that Nathan and I broke up...and I don't plan to have anything to do with him...'
'What happened out there in the...' he started but was silenced by Baily kissing him softly on the lips...
'Don't worry about it lover...Like I said I just had to clear up a few things with Nathan.' Kissing Dylan again this time more searchingly...'I love you and I will be back soon...now get some sleep...'
'Alright for you I will rest...bye for now my love.'
As Baily left his room Dylan laid back in his bed and sighed. He was so happy he had not dreamed Baily telling him that she loved him. This was the best thing that could have ever happened to him. Dylan loved Baily more than mere words could ever say, how he could not wait to show her just how much he loved her...To show her what it really ment to be loved. With that thought Dylan slipped into nice peaceful sleep.
It was a peaceful sleep until Dylan started to remember in a dream what happened the night before the accident when he took Nathan home...Dylan silently drove down Berlin Road listening to Nathan go on about Baily and how much he loved Baily but could not stand that she was always wanting him to hang around and be with her...And that she always wanted him to go somewhere with her. 'Oh and one other thing.' he added. 'You had better keep your hands off of her...'
Looking over at him with a look of shock...'I have never done anything to her. I never will unless she asks me to.' Looking back at the road Dylan fumed...Seeing Nathan's drive way coming up Dylan stepped hard on the gas getting to the drive in record time...Slamming on the breaks Dylan looked at Nathan, 'Get the hell out. And another thing...You should not worry about what I would do to Baily...Because I would never hurt her...I am worried about what you will do to her.'
Almost before Nathan could get out and shut the door Dylan sped off and went back to town. Stopping off at the grocery story because they had flowers...Dylan bought a single blue rose for Baily...After that he drove around town for several hours...Then at about one thirty he went back to Baily's and sat on the front porch till she found him there...
It was like slow motion how the conversation between him and Baily played in his mind...It seemed so strange to him. Almost like he was watching it from out of his body...Almost like he had died. Then suddenly he was back in his car speeding down Berlin Road again...Coming to the corner just before Nathan's house...Dylan had said his good byes and he was ready for the pain to end...He loved Baily more than she new and was tired of watching Nathan hurt her, and he was going to end it all here and now. After that all he remembered was hitting the tree blacking out and then coming too for a minute as the paramedics arrived on the scene.
Suddenly hearing something Dylan awoke to see Baily, Jason and Noah standing in the door way of his room...Almost in that same instant Dylan knew what happened...He had tried to kill himself because of Nathan...Seeing the people he loved standing in the doorway he knew everything was going to be ok, and he was very thankful to be alive still.
~*Chapter 7*~
Sitting in his room after coming home from visiting Dylan at the hospital Jason could not concentrate on his homework with Noah sleeping there on his bed. Looking over at Noah's sensuous body laying there, Jason gazed upon his exposed chest with desire, shivering slightly at the thought of his touch. Jason took his shirt off before laying down on the bed next to his lover.
Feeling the excitement of the moment and his growing erection Jason ran his hand lightly over Noah's chest stopping to tease his nipples. Leaning down he kissed them and using his tongue he encircled his nipples, gently suckling and feeling them becoming erect in his mouth made his body ache with desire.
'Mmmmm' Noah moaned as he awoke.
'Do you like that lover?' Jason cooed in his ear. Smiling down at Noah, Jason kissed him lustfully. Passion filled his heart as he continued to kiss him, feeling Noah kissing him back he could feel his excitement growing. Running his hand down Noah's chest he paused to unbutton his jeans and ever so slightly tease his erection with his hand.
'Yes, lover I always love what you do to me. You have got me so worked up I can hardly stand it.' Noah sighed at Jason's touch.
'Good, I want you to enjoy yourself...Relax now lover...'
'I can't you have never wok me up quite like that and I am so aroused...I want more...'
Laying his finger across Noah's lips, 'Shhhhh, just enjoy yourself. Let me show you what I can do for you my love.' Jason cooed as he got up and pulled Noah's jeans off of him leaving nothing but his boxers, which barley hid his desire.
Sitting up Noah scooted to the edge of the bed and grabbed Jason around the waste, pulling him close to him. Kissing Jason just above the waste of his jeans Noah unbuttoned them and pushed them down along with his boxers, revealing Jason's excitement. Taking Jason's manhood tenderly in his hand he began to slowly stroke it.
'Mmmmm' Jason sighed giving into the pure pleasure that Noah was giving him.
Glancing up at Jason, Noah smiled and leaned down taking Jason's throbbing flesh into his mouth. As he gently stroked and sucked Jason's manhood, as Jason moaned with pleasure.
Pushing Noah away he laid him back down on the bed.
Removing his boxers, Jason greedily took Noah's manhood into his mouth. Hungrily he teased him with his tongue. Teasing the head of his cock made Noah so excited. Running his tongue over the head of Noah's pulsing cock he could taste the saltiness of his pre~cum.
'Oh,' Noah moaned arching his back slightly. 'Mmmmm.' he groaned as he came in Jason's mouth.
Jason moaned as he drank in Noah's essence slowly licking the shaft of his excited flesh.
Sitting up Noah roughly pushed Jason to the bed...'That was so wonderful lover. What would you like now?' Noah cooed into his ear.
'Kiss me lover...' Jason growled in to Noah's neck as he kissed it.
Kissing his lover he could still taste the saltiness of his cum in Jason's mouth. Smiling slightly Noah deepened the kiss as he felt Jason's man hood throbbing against his. Reaching down Noah encircled his hardness with his hand beginning to stroke it again, feeling the waves of pleasure pulse though his body Noah stopped...Teasing the head of his cock with his fingers rubbing the pre~cum into his manhood as he takes him into his mouth. As Noah teased Jason he could feel his own man hood beginning to pulse and throb with desire again. Sucking harder and faster as he felt Jason cum inside his mouth made him cum again from the shear enjoyment she was bringing his lover.
'I love you so much.' Jason sighed. 'You made me feel so good. Did you enjoy yourself lover?'
'I did thank you sweetie.' Noah sighed as he collapsed beside Jason on the bed. 'Jason promise me one thing thought...Don't ever leave me...I don't think I could take it.'
Hearing this Jason propped himself up on his elbow and looked at Noah with a puzzled look on his face. 'What makes you think I would ever leave you? Noah Ryan Crawley I love you more than life it's self. I would never leave you. I want you to be in my life forever.' Looking over at Noah and his perfect body laying there...'Will you always love me and be here?'
'I will Jason, it's just every time we make love like we just did I get scared that you will leave me after.' he groaned.
Hugging his best friend and lover he reassured him that he would never leave him.
As Noah pulled Jason close to him he could feel his manhood growing hard again...Kissing Jason hard and searchingly, he proceeding to make love to him again for the rest of the night.
~*Chapter 8*~
*The end of the week and Dylan is going home*
Dylan was so glad to be out of that hospital, with all it’s beeping, bright lights and stark white walls. It reminded him of an insane asylum he once saw in an old black and white movie.
Sitting down in Jason’s Jeep next to Baily he took her hand in his and smiled. “I know you were there with me the whole time I was in the hospital…it means so much to me to know that you were there.”
“You don’t have to say anything my darling, but I was not the only one who was there…Noah and Jason were there everyday too…Your parents and Jason and my parents were there too. We all just love you so much Dylan.” Baily smiled at him.
Arriving at Dylan and Noah’s house, Dylan sighed because it was good to be home. “A month in the hospital is to long.” Dylan stated in a rather jovial manner.
Walking to the front door Baily took Dylan’s hand in hers and in intertwined her fingers with in his.
Looking over at Baily, Dylan smiled and mouthed the words, “I love you.”
Opening the front door, Jason and Noah walked in followed by Dylan and Baily. It was awful quiet in the house and Dylan felt a rush of sadness come over him, because he thought no one was home. When from out of every place imaginable family and friends popped out with balloons and presents. Then the kitchen door opened and in walked Dylan’s parents along with Mr. And Mrs. Cruise caring a cake that said, “Welcome Home, We missed you” on it.
Feeling almost overwhelmed Dylan smiled a broad smile, and thanked everyone for the wonderful *Welcome Home* In that one moment Dylan realized how much everyone truly loved him and how good his life really was.
THE END
