Nick walked down the hall, trying to figure out where Taylor had run off to. He saw a stair-well door slightly ajar and pushed it open, Taylor ws sitting on the top step with her head in her hands. Her light brown hair was covering her face and she was sobbing. Nick walked in and sat down beside her before taking her in his arms and letting her cry. Finally, she pulled away and wiped off her face. "God..I'm sorry Nick..," She said.
"Its okay Taylor..maybe you need to get stuff out.."
"I..I just can't believe she'd say something like that. Yeah I left him, because of her!"
"I know Taylor. Maria's a bitch, plain as that. Everyone knows it..I think even AJ does..maybe he just doesn't want to admit it. But, do you really want Maria to get what she wants?"
"What does she want? I never did anything to her.."
"Yea ya did Tay. You came when she's supposed to be the girlfriend.."
"Yeah..because I still care about AJ..I don't want to see him hurt.."
"I know..she thinks she's like superior over everyone ..she thinks that since you're old news that you have no right to be here..we all know thats not true.."
Taylor nodded, "So you're saying that I shouldn't let her push my buttons like that?"
"Exactly.."
"I think I can do that..what is up with her? Does she really cares about AJ?"
Nick thought for a moment before answering, "You know..I have no clue..but in my opinion, no. She doesn't. I think she's using him, which I hate to say. Can I ask you something?"
"Yeah.."
"Do you still love him?"
Taylor ran a hand through her hair and sighed, "I think I shouldn't..because of what he did..but..but..I do..it sounds completely stupid but ever since like seventh grade I've wanted him to see me as more than a friend..not as the little tomboy who'd play in the dirt with him, but as girlfriend material. I knew that he could be a player but I didn't care..and truthfully, I still don't care about that.."
Nick nodded, "I think I get it. I think he regrets what he did to you. I remember he said that he had never loved someone as much as he loved you before...I don't know if that changed somewhere along the way Taylor but I do know he still loves you. Screw Maria..no one has ever liked her..she's been a complete snob to us AND the fans.."
Taylor smiled, "Thanks Nicky..and don't call me Tay again.."
Nick smiled too, "Okay..don't call me Nicky.."
Taylor nodded, "Alright..I guess we should get back.."
"Yeah..come on.."
They walked back to the waiting room, to find the guys(and Maria) still in there. MAria glared at Taylor as she walked in and sat down beside Kevin once more but didn't say anything. "Did the doctor come in yet?," Nick asked.
"Not yet..," Brian said looking out the window.
"I just realized something...I hate hospitals..," Taylor said pulling her knees up to her.
"Me too..Always have and always will..," Brian said smiling at her.
"I don't see how anyone could actually like them..," Kevin pointed out.
"True..I remember I had to come because I busted my chin at a park or something and I kicked a nurse because she tried to stick a needle in my chin..and it hurt like hell..," Taylor said.
"Did you have to have surgery?"
"Yep..eight stitches..I still have a little scar..," Taylor said lifting her head up and pointing to an almost microscopic scar on the bottom of her chin.
"I remember I had to bring Aaron to the hospital 'cause he fell off the jungle gym or something and about broke his arm..," Nick said.
"Ouch..poor little guy.," Taylor said smiling a little.
"Well its all wonderful we're sharing our stories about hospitals but could we drop it..," Maria said snobbily.
"Sorry..Just trying to converse..," Taylor said quietly.
Just then, the waiting room door open and a young male doctor walked in carrying a bunch of charts. "You all here for a Mr. AJ McLean?"
"Yes.," Kevin answered.
"I'm Doctor Rob Westmoreland and I was with AJ. Apparently, he hit a tree coming around a corner too fast..."
"Is he going to be okay?," Taylor asked as Maria glared at her.
"He should be..he's a very lucky young man, the outcome could of been alot more serious. He has a slight concussion, along with a dislocated shoulder and a sprained ankle which he will have to use crutches for a week or two. I'm going to keep him for a couple of days, just so he can heal and we can keep an eye on him."
There was a collective sigh of relief from the 6 people in the room. "Can we see him?," Brian asked.
"They're moving him to a private room..I believe on the 3rd floor, room 344. You can go up there in about fifteen monutes or so."
"Thank you Doctor Westmoreland.," Kevin said.
The doctor nodded and left. "Are you all sure he was drinking?," Taylor asked once the door closed.
Howie shook his head, "No..I'm not. Last night we were at a club though and he was drinking..I don't know if it was enough to get him drunk though..he may of not see the turn coming up or something.."
"Why? You think my boyfriend is an alcoholic?," Maria asked.
"No..I'm not saying that. But I have known him damn longer than you have and I've seen him drink before so I was just asking a simple question so don't get all uptight.."
"I wasn't."
"Whatever..ever since me and Nick got here you've been a complete bitch to everyone, but especially me. Is it because you know AJ doesn't want you?," Taylor spat out.
Maria stood up, "No, thats not it at all. Least I know he came to a better person."
Taylor stood up also, her 5'8 stature towering over Maria's 5'6. "Oh is that right? You saying you can screw him better?"
"Yeah..whats it to you?"
"Oh..nothing..I just know of a bunch of other women he's screwed all over the world..you're just another number in his book!"
"Then why'd you go out with him? Cause you're a slut?!"
"Whatever you bitch. Least I know I can get some with being the real me and not some fake ass bitch who thinks she's queen of the world because she goes out with AJ McLean and thinks that gives her plenty of opportunites!"
"You are such a bitch...no wonder he cheated on you with me.."
"You knew?!"
"Of course..I used to see you two everywhere..total PDA!"
Taylor glared at Maria and turned around before she DID something she'd regret. She walked out and headed towards the elevator with the guys right behind her. "Go Taylor.," Howie cheered quietly as they followed her.
"Seriously..Score: Taylor--6 Maria--1..," Brian said as they go tin the elevator.
"What? Bitchgirl didn't think this elevator was good enough for her?," Taylor said as the elevator made its ascent.
"Who knows? She's probably afraid you'll kick her ass.," Kevin said.
Taylor sighed, "Sorry you guys..I really didn't mean to go off like that.."
"I say you had a right girl!," Nick said smiling.
Taylor laughed, it felt so good to laugh finally! "I guess so..but..I don't know.."
"Just breathe..," Kevin said putting his arm around her in a brotherly way.
Taylor smiled, "I really am glad AJ's gonna be alright.."
"Me too..I thought it'd be so much more serious..," Howie said.
"Think he'll wanna see me?"
"Sure he will.."
The elevator stopped and they got out. Finally, they found room 344 and opened the door. A nurse smiled at them, "Are you all his friends?"
They nodded. The nurse smiled, "He's been asking for you..which one is umm..Taylor?"
"Me.," Taylor said raising her hand slightly.
"He kept telling me your name..," She said smiling.
Taylor felt her face flush as she watched the nurse go by. Nick nudged her, "Told you."
She smiled, "Shut up!"
Nick laughed and walked in step behind Brian. Taylor hung back a litle, unsure of what to do. AJ was talking to the guys about what happened. She tapped Brian on the shoulder, "I'm going to get some coffee..you want anything?"
"No thats okay.."
"Okay..be back in a few.."
He nodded and smiled. Taylor walked out and down to the cafeteria. She was getting coffee and didn't notice the person behind her till she turned around to see Maria's blonde head. "Oh...Maria.."
"Have you see him??"
"No..The guys are talking to him.."
"Oh..well in that case, don't even think you're going to talk to him.."
"You can't stop me Maria..," Taylor said and walked away towards the elevator once more.
Maria grabbed her coffee and took the other elevator. She got out and opened AJ's room door and walked in. Once inside, she screeched (a little too loudly for a hospital), "BABBBYYYYYYY!!!"
The guys did a collective groan. Maria ended up kicking them all out of the room.
"So how's my baby doin'?," Maria cooed scooting a chair next to the bed.
"I'm alright Maria.."
"I'm so glad you'll be okay though! I was soo worried AJ!"
"I bet you were..," He muttered.
"What?"
"Oh nothing..they got me on a bunch of painkillers so don't be surprised if I start singing show tunes."
Maria giggled which caused AJ to cringe. "You're soo funny."
"Umm..did you meet Taylor?"
"Oh..her."
"Yeah..is she here??"
Maria's eyes widened, "She was but once she found out you were okay she left. Said something about a big date with JC or someone like that.."
The light in AJ's eyes died out and he sighed. His heart felt about a million pounds heavier. He faked a yawn, "Baby, I'm gettin' tired..I think I'll take a nap or something..you should go home and change or something.."
Maria nodded, "Oh of course AJ!"
"And tell the nurse I don't want to see anybody.."
"Okay..I'll be back in the morning.," She leaned over and kissed him on the forehead.
AJ pretended to drift off to sleep and waited till he heard the door close before opening his eyes. He sighed loudly. 'I should of known she wouldn't see me..I wonder how her and Maria got along..probably not well..,' He thought.
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