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Brandon -

The vibration in his back pocket stopped Brandon from replying to Camden's statement. He didn't even have to take out his phone to know who it was, Kelly. Who else would be calling at this time, anyways? Standing up from his chair and reaching in his pocket, Brandon took out his phone, then unlocked the screen and put it up to his ear, wishing he was deaf for a second so that he wouldn't have to hear what Kellan would say now. "What do you want, Kelly..."

His voice sounded tired, monotone. "Come outside. I'm right in front of the hospital. I have to talk to you."

Closing his eyes, Brandon wished that he could dissapear into the solid floor of the hospital and melt into the ground, if only for a second just to get away from everything. He had to settle everything, and do it now, before things could escalate and get worse. He waited until he could find his voice so he could answer. "Fine. I'll meet you outside in five." With that being said, he hung up the phone and put it back in his pocket, then looked at Camden. "I'll be right back, okay?"

He didn't give her a chance to answer, because he knew the would tell him to stay, not to go out there. It would have been good advice at the moment, but Brandon was tired of good advice. His impulsive mind was starting to take control once again, and there was nothing he could do about it. He looked around the room once more before making his way out swiftly, then down the hall, dashing past nurses and doctors who barely paid him any attention. It would have been easier to take the elevator, but instead Brandon chose the stairs, another impulsive decision. Racing down, he finally reached the exit on the side of the building, then jogged around the side of the hospital until the street came into view. He waited until traffic slowed down so he can cut across, not having the patience to go to the crossing sign.

In a few seconds he spotted Kelly, leaning against the wall, right in front of the hospital like he said he would be.

"You came," Kelly remarked when he saw him, then looked around, as if they were making a dangerous drug deal and could be caught at any given moment.

"Yeah, I did," Brandon replied, boredum showing in his voice. "Listen, can we make this quick? I have Camden inside and--"

"Sure..just follow me," Kelly interrupted him, then gestured with one of his hands for Brandon to follow him down an alley, not illuminated by any street lights. It was a desicion which he would soon regret. Keeping up with Kellan, Brandon walked behid him, shoving both of his hands in his pockets.

"Why do we have to be all the way out here?"

Kellan turned so he was facing Brandon, his pale face revealing a sick smirk. "Just because. So tell me, are you ready to come with me so we can just be togther or not?"

The question pounded its way into Brandon's heart, wrapping around his muscles and squeezing tightly, not willing to let go. "No, Kellan."

"WHY NOT," he screamed, throwing his hands up in the air. "JUST COME ON, you know you miss me, and I miss you, and let's just--"

"NO, I do not want to come with you, I want to be with Camden and care for her and watch her get better, Kellan, there is NOTHING between you and me anymore. There never will be again. So if you will please--"

It happened in a blur. With one swift motion, Brandon felt himself getting knocked down, all the air escaping from his lungs before he could respond. The next thing he knew was that Kellan jumped on top of him, pinning his arms down with one of his own, not allowing Brandon to move out from under him. "Don't make me do this," Kellan growled between his teeth, his brown eyes fixed on Brandon's.

"Do what...what, Kellan," Brandon responded with the air he had left in him. Kellan's weight was crushing his ribs, so he couldn't get fresh oxygen in.

With one swift motion, Kellan pulled something out of his back pocket, and before Brandon could realize what it was, he felt a devestatingly sharp pain in his abdomen, then saw stars above him, darkness clouding his vision. "If I can't have you, no one can," Kellan whispered, but his voice sounded as if it was a thousand miles away. The weight on his chest dissapeared, and the last thing Brandon heard before darkness took over was the sound of someone running away.