We're Just Broken [BOOK 2 Of The 'We're Just' Trilogy]

"Plan your stupid tea party later!"

T W E L V E

"Anna!" Gen flies off the sofa and comes
to my aid, but i just sit there staring into space. "Don't worry darling, your father will recover quickly its probably just work stress" Mum tries to calm me down, it works but barely. "A-alright.. please keep me updated" i manage to speak out, "i will, talk to you soon" she says before hanging up.

"What is it? What's wrong?" Gen searches my face frantically, "dad had a heart attack.. they're in the hospital right now" i reply softly, still processing what just happened. "I'll get this glass cleaned up, sit here" she mumbles, rushing to the kitchen whilst i sit there, immobile and lost in thought.

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I drop suitcase on the bed and unzip it. "Come on.." i hiss, rummaging through it for something comfortable to wear. My mood today has just gone from bad to worse, i don't even know how i got my stuff out Gen's door, drove all the way here and bought my bag up. Its all a blur.

When frustration gets the best of me i let out a scream and shove the bag away, falling beside the bed as angry tears slip down my cheeks.

"Why me, things were going so well until i stepped in stupid London" i mutter bitterly.

My phone buzzes repeatedly but i don't bother, i'm seriously not in the mood to talk. If the person wants me so bad they'll drop me a text.

It stops buzzing, but then my screen lights up with a spam of texts. I pick it up and look at the screen through glassy eyes, seeing Hunters name pop up with a flood of texts. I sigh and call him back, uselessly wiping a few tears.

He answers in milliseconds, "Babe! Why didn't you answer my call is everything okay?" He asks, panic in his voice. I smile a little "Nothings okay Hunter, everything is shitty i hate it here, i wish you were with me i could really use a hug right now" i begin, but by the time i get to the end of my sentence i'm crying.

"Oh god, what's wrong? Actually you know what, hold that thought. Drop me your location" he asks, i frown but do it anyway "okay, but why?"

The line is silent for a few moments apart from the soft rustling in the background. "I'll call you back in exactly 10 minutes, okay? Please don't cry i promise i'll make you feel better" He's so sweet, his loving tone makes me want to cry a little more but instead i just nod even though he can't see me "Yeah, yes sure.." I reply, my voice cracking a little.

He hangs up and i wait, staring at the window and shutting my thoughts off, thinking hurts my head and in this case both my head and heart.

My phone rings promptly 10 minutes later as promised, i answer it "Hey, what did i have to wait 10 minutes for?" Hunter chuckles "It is with great difficulty and almost bribing staff i'd like to announce.. well, open the door woman" I let out a breathy laugh, confused i get to my feet "You're joking" i say in disbelief

"Cross my heart and hope to die" He says, i unlock the door and swing it open, right enough Hunter is standing there with a suitcase in dark blue jeans and a black sweater, a stupid grin on his face.

I gasp, my eyes welling with tears "You did not!" He grins "fuck yeah i did" he pulls me into a tight hug, the most comforting hug i've had in a while now. I can't help but sob on his shoulder after wrapping my arms tightly around his torso.

He pats my head "I'm here beautiful.. always" he whispers in my hair, holding me in his warm embrace. "I'm sorry, your sweaters all wet now" I pull away a little, wiping my tears away.

"I don't care, now tell me why you're crying. What's wrong?" He caresses my cheekbone with his thumb, his hazel eyes warm.

Unlike Nathan's cold ones.