Sam's POV

My throat is dry and sore , head is thumping and all I want to do is sleep but I know I cant ,not just because I can't sleep in the day but because too much is going on in my mind. I finished my shift three hours ago . I came home flung myself on my comfy couch and I haven't moved since.

I would do anything to have Tom here beside me ,comforting me as I have felt horrible all week but he made it clear that he didn't want commitment and I was going to have to accept that somehow...

I must have miracley fallen asleep on the couch as I awake in complete darkness. I gasp . I hate the dark . Luckily I still have my torch sitting on the teatable from last weeks power cut which I manage to reach . I use the torch to find my way upstairs to bed and turning on the light to my room I through myself on the bed and fall asleep dreaming of Tom.

I awake at five for my shift and decide to walk to work as fresh air will do me good.

I get ready for work quickly and make my way to work . I am walking for about fifteen minutes when I spot Tom up ahead . Should I run to him ? Should I hide ? I want more than anything to tell him how I feel but I know I cant, instead I run up behind him and punch him on the lower back . He turns around in shock and is in even more shock when he realises it is me . in revenge he tickles me before starting a trivial conversation that takes us to the ED.

" I never got round to saying it ; thanks for the other night ."

" No problem that's what friends are for ," I reply before walking away .

" Where are you going,"

"Arriving together twice in one week , couldn't have that now could we"

He didn't want commitment so I will not let others think that he did.

I only well I don't know what you call it "speak" with Dr. Odessy because I didn't have the heart to say no and after all he isn't half bad . But he isn't Tom.

I am feeling rubbish again at the end of my shift so I make my way to the lockers all intending to grab my stuff and get home as quickly as possible .

I am pulling off the sticky notes off my locker .

"Fletch ."

" you should lock it that's why they call it a locker. " the voice of the only person on my mind all day startles me.

I give him a sarcastic smile and turn to leave.

" fancy a drink "

" No I am beat." which I am sorry to say is the truth as my head is and throat is burning.

" I didn't like seeing you in trouble like that,"

I want to believe this means he cares about me , but I won't let him play with me anymore.

" Don't worry I'll live ," I tell him before turning to leave again .

" I didn't like seeing you with your Mr . Nobody earlier."

I am know desperate to believe it , but still I don't .

" that's called male pride you'll get over it ,"

That's what I am telling myself . Male pride just male pride .

" you see that's what I thought at first but that's not it because I want to be the one who takes you to the opera , who keeps you safe."

No he is just a player he ruined his chance . I wish I could give him another one . Can I ?

" why " I ask I need to know why.

" because I don't want no strings not anymore in fact I want lots of strings all of them attached to you "

I don't believe what I have just heard . He still loves me . Does this mean he wants commitment. Lots of strings all of them attached to you . I am sure this is what he means but I need to make sure.

" why now because someone else wants me?"

" now Sam would I do that ?"

I know he wouldn't but I know too that I don't trust myself enough to say anymore so instead I give him a quick smile before turning and leaving as quickly as I can so I won't run back to him.

Suddenly I feel a hand on my arm and I turn around to feel Toms lips on mine. So he does want commitment . Doesn't he ?

" Tom this isn't gonna-"

no matter how much I want ...

Now his lips are on mine again and everyone is clapping . He does want commitment .

We break apart and I flop my head on to his chest . At home. I lead the way out my throat burning again but I still laugh .

We walk home to my house and I tell him how amazing he is and how amazing his speech was. He just smiles and holds me close . I also tell him how bad I am feeling which isn't like me I know . But I feel so bad that I have to tell him why I will not be my usual fiery self .

" you should have said Sam ."

" I didn't want a fuss."

He just sighs and kisses my head .

" well your getting a fuss now,"

" no Tom !" I shout but my voice breaks.

My head is now thumping and I feel myself being swept of my feet as Tom carries me bridal stile through the door which I have just unlocked.

He places me gently on the couch gives me a kiss and makes us hot chocolate .

We start to watch something on TV but I don't remember what it is called.

I fall asleep in his arms feeling amazingly great despite the pain in my throat.

Normal POV

Sam hated being sick so when she awoke to find a fire In her throat she couldn't help the small groan that escaped her lips. Sickness meant weakness and she was not weak. She became aware of the arms wrapped around her which had tightened at her groan. His arms . " I didn't know you where awake she whispered to him.

He groaned "I awoke seconds before you did "

She laughed before turning around in his arms.

" work in an hour she stated starring at the clock.

" you mean I have got work in an hour their is no way I am letting you go into work . As your boyfriend I must look after you ."

" I am going into work ." she stated simply before turning around, jumping off of the couch and going upstairs to the bathroom.

She was ready in half an hour , which had been awkward as Tom kept giving her a pleading look.

" look Tom I will ask Zoe to put us in cubicles , you can keep an eye on me and if you think I am not performing to the best of my ability then you can tell Zoe to send be home . OK?"

He knew it was an empty ofer . Sam would never leave ,no matter would she give him an excuse to ask Zoe to tell her to do so. But that was one of the reasons he loved her . She was so strong minded.

" fine " he mumbled leading the way to the car.

Work was boring they managed to catch each others eye a few times , during which Sam would give Tom a reassuring smile.

They met in the corridor just outside the lift .

Zoe watched them laughing " young love ."