I walked through the entrance of the ED quickly, knowing that I was already a few minutes late, and was dreading facing the wrath of Mrs Beauchamp. She didn't miss a trick, she would probably be watching, waiting for me to slip up again as she did last week, after all she did say she wanted me 'out'… No chance I thought, I loved my job, yes I had made some mistakes but christ didn't everyone at some point, she hated me, and in a way I didn't blame her, I went out of my way to make her life hell, and although I'd tried to patch things up with her she still couldn't see past it, she definitely wanted me out, and I was damn well sure I would try my hardest to change her mind.

The morning went by without a problem really, I had a few minor injury patients that I had successfully treated without a problem, but I was still yet to see Connie, she didn't seem to leave her office that morning, which I thought was rather strange as the slightest chance she got she would find something to have a go at me about.

I had a few files that I needed to get signed by the ice queen, she made me so nervous, at this moment I couldn't quite figure out why, I hated her, she was a total bitch, but she was amazing at her job, the hospital would surely fall apart without her I thought.

I nervously approached her door, looking at the gleaming silver of the handle shining back at me, I knocked on the door, and heard her call me to come in.

'I just need your signature on these patient files' I asked awkwardly placing them on the desk, she glanced up from her computer screen, nodding slightly, she grabbed her pen and opened the files slowly, not really making eye contact, she went through each one, slowly… So so slowly as I waited, almost wishing her to hurry up, I felt my heart beat a little faster as I watched her, her long dark curls cascading down her shoulder, her long eyelashes, her blushed pink lips, the freckles that sparsely covered the skin around her neck and down to her chest, her low cut white shirt that made me wonder how anyone could be so beautiful… I couldn't help but look, although I didn't quite no why, I fucking hated her, she infuriated me so much that sometimes I could feel the anger bubbling inside me as I stared at her. Yes she was beautiful, probably the most stunning woman I had ever laid eyes on but my god did she no it, and she used this as leverage to get her where she was today.

'Anything else nurse Freeman?' She asked taking me away from my thoughts. She looked at me, with an amused expression on her face.

'Erm… No that's all thank you.' I said quietly, trying to stop myself from blushing, she must have noticed me staring, she had a glint in her eye that made me wonder what she was thinking. I quickly picked up my patient files and almost ran towards the door, as I went to pull at the door handle I heard the scrape of her chair, and the sound of her heels getting louder as she stood behind me, I stood still, not daring to turn around as I felt her hand gently touch my arm to turn me to face her, I felt I couldn't look at her, I thought I would stop breathing if she didn't let go of me in a second, I looked anywhere but at her, I now realised I had a crush on this woman, this was probably what angered me so much about her, the thought that I couldn't have her….

'Im sorry Mrs Beauchamp I have to go, I've got a patient to see' I said slowly, still not looking her in the eye, and trying to get away from her grasp.

'Look Rita you need to stop being so bloody awkward around me and understand that I have forgiven you… Yes you have been a total pain in my backside but I have come to realise you are not half as bad as I thought, and that you are actually quite a good clinical nurse manager' Connie said sternly trying to meet my gaze, I glanced up at her, not quite believing that in her own way she was 'trying' to be nice.

'Wow… Thanks' I said sarcastically.

'For god sake Rita I'm trying here.' Connie said quietly.

'You need to stop acting like a child and grow up Rita, I already know we will never be best friends but please can we just try' Connie asked quietly, I didn't say anything, I just looked into Connie's eyes carefully, trying to read her.. But she gave nothing away, I could never quite figure this woman out.

'You are a total bitch Connie, why you pick on me I dont no, but I shouldnt have done what I did, I don't deserve your forgiveness, but then again, you havent made my life easy have you?' I spoke quite harshly at first looking into her eyes.

'Well maybe if you wernt such a nasty little shit when things don't go your way then maybe I would be abit nicer to you' she said sarcasticly. I pulled away from her, folding my arms angrily, ready for another one of our famous arguments.

'What is your problem with me? I do my job, I get on with everyone, well apart from you, but there is no reason for you be be such a fucking bitch' I almost shouted at her, she looked at me for a moment, probably thinking of a smart arse comment. Instead she moved closer to me, and she let her hands stroke down my arms to my hands and held them within her own, she looked into my eyes making me so nervous I thought I was going to stop breathing.

'You really do make me so angry Rita, theres something about you that really makes me so frustrated that I wish I could fire you on the spot.. But then sometimes I just want you near me, by my side, you're a brilliant nurse Rita, I just didn't realise how amazing you are before' She sighed, still looking into my eyes after her speech, I was gobsmacked, I didn't no what to say or do, I just stood, like an idiot not knowing what she wanted from me.

'Whats this? Some kind of guilt trip, have those lovely people upstairs told you to be nice to me or something because my god I would rather you carry on being a cow than fake.' I said turning and reaching for the door handle again, only to be grabbed by the arm and turned back towards her again, what the fuck did she want with me.

'Im being serious Rita, I really mean it, this has nothing to do with anyone else, its between me and you, you are a brilliant nurse, and ive been a total idiot.' she said sighing, looking into my eyes again, I could get lost in those eyes, shes so beautiful. I found myself staring again, but this time she was watching me intensly, I could see the slight smile on her face as I looked to the floor.

'Thank you Mrs Beauchamp, I really appreciate it' I whispered finally, not really knowing what else I could say to be honest. I thought whilst silently slipping away from her grasp, she looked confused for a moment, as though I was pushing her away, which in a way I was, I didn't want to get too close for fear that I would fall for her, why was she doing this.

'Come here' she said pulling me into a hug. Again I didn't know what to do, I just let her. Eventually I felt myself relax into the hug, feeling my arms slowly grasp onto her, I could smell her perfume, the sweet scent of her shampoo…

I was taken away from my thoughts again as she slowly pulled away, she was looking into my eyes, her gorgeous glassy blue eyes, I never noticed them like this before, I felt I could get lost in them. She stared back at me, eventually moving one hand up my arm, to my neck, so slowly, gently touching my skin, giving me goosebumps, until her fingertips reached my chin, she tilted my head up, her eyes never leaving mine..