Disclaimer – I don't own Chris, Alex or any other TNA wrestlers. I only own Benny and Katie. I'm going to use the wrestler's ring names instead of their actual names cause otherwise I'll get confused about who I'm writing about.

Chapter 1 – Shock and confessions

The small silver phone vibrated violently on the wooden table, which it had been placed on. Benny rose gracefully from her seat in front of the television and leaned over the table to reach it. She picked it up and glanced at the caller id before answering.

"Yo Katie, what's up?" she asked her best friend cheerfully. The first sign that something wasn't quite right was when Katie didn't reply straight away. The second was when she did answer. Her voice was extremely quiet and Benny could tell instantly that something was wrong. Katie confirmed what Benny was thinking.

"C-Chris and A-Alex." Katie started, before breaking off into a sob. Benny's heart stopped momentarily. Whatever had happened, it didn't sound good. Especially if it had reduced Katie to tears. Katie never cried. Benny was speechless for a second. She finally found her voice.

"What about them?" she asked, not sure if she really wanted to know.

"T-There was an accident on the way to the arena. We were in the car and someone else drove into us and … and …"she trailed off again.

"How bad?" Benny asked nervously. Katie didn't reply. Benny could hear her crying over the phone. Benny suddenly felt sick. This couldn't be happening. She had only seen them a few hours before. They were fine then and now … Benny didn't want to think about it. She blinked away the tears in her eyes.

"Katie, I'm on my way. I'll be there in five minutes." She grabbed her bag and ran out of the door to the hospital ten streets away. She arrived at the main entrance and saw Katie waiting outside for her. She had a few cuts and bruises but other than that she looked fine. She ran over to her and enveloped her in a tight hug. Katie pulled away and turned to Benny.

"I'm going to warn you now. It's not pretty."
"How are they though?" she asked her, tears developing in her brown eyes. Katie's eyes also teared up but she continued to answer Benny's question.

"Chris has a broken leg, a few broken ribs and a concussion."

"And Alex?" Benny said, mentally hoping that his injuries weren't as serious.

"Alex isn't as good. He hit is head pretty bad and …" Katie didn't need to say any more. Benny instantly understood what she was trying to say. She turned ghostly pale.

"Benny, you ok?" Katie asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine. I want to see them." Katie nodded and linked arms with Benny before leading her to the ward where Chris was being kept. They walked over to his bed and sat down on the chairs next to his bed. He was sleeping peacefully until a fresh batch of tears leaked from Katie's eyes. Her crying woke Chris who looked at her, concern in his eyes.

"Katie, calm down. I'm fine, seriously. Look after yourself. I'll be out of here in no time. You know I will."

"Okay. I love you Chris."

"Love you too." Chris said before noticing Benny.

"Oh, hi Benny. How are you?" He asked, blushing a little bit. Benny raised an eyebrow and couldn't help but laugh slightly.

"Um Chris, you're the one in a hospital bed all bandaged up and you ask me how I am? Shouldn't it be the other way around?" Chris nodded and grinned before yawning widely.

"Ok, looks like I had better let you go back to sleep. You're always a grouchy git when you haven't had enough sleep. I'll go see Alex. What ward is he in?" Benny asked, looking around her to see if she could see him. Behind Benny's back Katie and Chris exchanged nervous looks before Benny turned back to face them.

"So, where is he?" she asked quietly.

"Um, I'll take you to him." Katie said just as quietly. She gave Chris a quick kiss before linking arms with Benny again and walking out of the ward. As soon as the double doors had closed behind them Katie stopped sharply.

"Benny, listen to me for a second." Benny looked at her with a perplexed look on her face. Katie sighed before continuing.

"Alex's injuries are worse than Chris's. He got hit pretty badly and he … he's in a coma." Benny heard the words that came out of Katie's mouth but they didn't sink in, she just stood there staring at Katie in disbelief, shock all over her face. Alex couldn't be in a coma. He just couldn't. Benny could feel Katie tugging at her arm trying to get her to walk towards the ward but she couldn't move. She had frozen in shock. After a minute or so the shock subsided and she was able to use her limbs again. They slowly, very slowly walked through the long winding corridors of the hospital until finally, they reached Alex's ward. Katie hesitantly pushed the heavy door open wide and stepped in, holding the door open so Benny could follow her. She shut the door as quietly as possible behind her and turned around to face Alex. She gasped loudly. Tears immediately clouded her eyes as the image of him lying helplessly on the bed sunk into her brain. Katie had warned her but still, she had not been expecting this. Wires and tubes surrounded Alex's lifeless frame on the bed. The machines and monitors placed around him kept beeping out their steady rhythm. It should have annoyed Benny but for once she felt empty and emotionless. She unconsciously crept closer, reaching out to touch the bed. It wasn't until she lifted up her arm to reach out that she realised that she was shaking. She gripped tightly onto the side of the bed for support before lowering herself gently into the hard plastic chair next to it. Once seated she turned to glance at Katie. She was standing by the door looking at Benny, an apologetic look all across her face. She smiled weakly.

"Listen, Benny. I'm going to go and stay with Chris. Are you going to be alright on your own here for a bit?" Benny nodded her head.

"Ok, see you later. Tell Chris that he has to hurry up and get out of here alright?" she said, attempting a weak smile herself. Katie nodded in agreement before leaving the room firmly closing the door behind her. Benny focused her attention on Alex's perfectly still figure again. Tears flowed uncontrollably from her eyes as everything caught up with her. She was sure it was all a dream. Any minute now Katie would attack her with a pillow and wake her up. She would dress for the day before going downstairs to make pancakes for herself, Katie and the guys. She closed her eyes tightly, waiting for the nightmare to end. It didn't. She sighed loudly and opened her eyes. Alex was still laid down on the bed, motionless. It wasn't a nightmare; it was real. Sobs shot through her body as she broke down completely. A million thoughts ran through her head. Why was this happening? Was Alex going to be all right? Benny's heart stopped after that final thought went through her brain. He had to be ok. He just had to. She thought about what it would be like without him, it just wouldn't be right. She reached for him, grasping one of his hands in between her own, being careful not to knock any of the numerous tubes and needles in him. She stroked his long fingers gently, trying to calm herself. Alex always did that to her when she was upset, whenever anything went wrong Alex was always there for her. He always had been and he had promised many times that he always would be. She stared at his hand in hers. She would give anything for this to be happening in happier circumstances, she would give anything to be so close to him. He was her best friend but she would give anything for it to be more. She knew it would never happen, but a girl could dream couldn't she? She moved her gaze from their hands to his closed eyes. His usually sparkling, enchanting eyes were no more, now they were dark and lifeless.

"Come on, Alex," Benny spoke out loud, seemingly to no one but herself, "come on, I know you'll make it. You're a fighter, Alex, you always have been and you always will be. Alex, please, do this for me. I…I love you, Alex. Please, you have to be ok, I…I don't think I'll be able to live without you…I…" Benny didn't get to finish her sentence. The loud beeping noise from the monitors accelerated, getting faster and faster until it was impossible to tell when one beep ended and the next began. Benny jumped up in alarm just as two doctors came running into the room. One of them gently prised Benny away from Alex as the other started the first aid necessary to save his life. Benny was taken outside, away from Alex as the doctors continued to work on him. She stared through the small window in the door, tears flowing down her face once again. She could hear the machines in his room, still not beeping regularly. She prayed that it would stop soon. She couldn't bear it. She wanted to be in there with him, but she couldn't. She sat on one of the seats outside the room, waiting for someone to update her on Alex's condition. She had only been sat there for ten minutes but it seemed like a lifetime before one of the doctors finally left the room. Benny's head snapped up, her eyes transfixed on the doctor. She stared up at his face, trying to gather any information, which may inform her of Alex's state. His face was impossible to read, totally free of emotion. He slowly walked over to where Benny was sat.

"Miss Taylor?" he said, "Mr Shelley is stabilised now. You can go in and see him." Benny breathed a huge sigh of relief. Alex was all right. She thanked the doctor before pushing open the door to Alex's room again. She sat down next to him. She started watching him again, staring at his bruised yet beautiful face. His small nose, his perfectly shaped lips, his light brown hair; everything about him was just perfect to her. She tore her eyes away from him to glance down at her watch. Eight thirty pm. She had been at Alex's bedside for nearly five hours though to Benny it only felt like half an hour. She was beginning to feel sleepy. She could feel her eyes closing. She tried to resist but it was useless. Her eyes closed tightly and she drifted off into a dreamy sleep. Hours passed and the scene stayed the same. Alex lay, apparently sleeping on the bed in his unconscious state, and Benny slept on the uncomfortable plastic chair next to him. Suddenly, it all changed. Alex twitched slightly, once, twice, three times before going back to being perfectly still. That stillness didn't last long. He twitched again, this time his hand moving slightly, his fingers curling. Slowly, very slowly, he moved the whole of his right arm, his unbroken arm a fraction. Even more slowly his eyelids lifted, revealing his dark, shining eyes. He stirred, moving more quickly now, looking around him to get a good glimpse at his surroundings. The cleanliness, the machines and the strange smell could only mean one thing. He was in hospital. He looked around once more, more carefully this time, seeing Benny sat fast asleep next to him. He stared at her. She had dark shadows around her eyes and tear tracks drying on her pale cheeks, but to Alex she still looked unbelievably beautiful. She moved in her sleep, resting her head on her arm. Alex couldn't help but watch her, watch her breathing slowly and deeply.

So what do you think should happen in the next chapter? I have a few ideas but help would be greatly appreciated. Please leave a review. Constructive criticism is always useful.