Emily's POV-

Today I had a swimming competition against Hunterdon Central Regional high school. We lost and Hanna, Spencer, Aria, Toby and Caleb are in my room trying to cheer me up. My timing was off and before the race I called Maya but she didn't pick up.

''Em, don't be sad you tried your best.'' Hanna said.

''You, will beat them next time. And you are the best swimmer.'' Caleb said.

''I thought we was going to beat them. But means a lot you guys cheering me up.'' I said.

''We, are friends of course we will try to cheer you up.'' Aria said.

''What, happen to Maya thought she was going to see you swim.'' Toby said.

''I don't know, I called before the race but didn't pick up.'' I said.

''I wonder what excuse will be this time.'' Spencer said.

''Me too.'' I said.

''Why, don't we go out for pizza.'' Caleb said and we agree.

We go to this pizza shop hat has an arcade inside which is great. We eat the pizza and talking about random stuff. After we eat we go play the video games and also air hockey. Then Toby, Caleb and I we race against each other in a racing car game. After play we eat again and I'm sitting here and I'm thinking about Batgirl again, and I haven't told them about it. Last night I had a dream last night about her and she was about to take her mask off but the alarm clock rang. I know I'm with Maya but I still can't stop thinking Batgirl.

We get done eating and we go home. Once I get home I see Maya sitting on the front porch of my house. And I walk up to her and she stands up try to hold my hand but I move back.

''Emily, I'm sorry I didn't show up or haven't called you.'' Maya said.

''You, didn't go to school and you haven't call or text me. Why?'' I said.

''I was sick and..'' Maya said and I didn't let finish.

''You, could have called or text saying you are sick.'' I said angry.

''I know, I get it you are mad at me. Can I make it up to you?'' Maya said.

''Maya, I'm still mad at you.'' I said.

''I know, you have every right to be mad at me. What can I do for you to forgive me.'' Maya said.

''Maya, go home I will see you at school.'' I said and Maya leave. And I go to my room.

Next day-

I'm in school by my locker and inside my locker there is a rose and a note from Maya. I smell the rose and I leave it in the locker and I go to math class. And I have math with Caleb and Toby.

''Did, Maya talk to you?'' Toby asked.

''Yeah, she did but I'm not talking to her. She came by my house last night.'' I said.

''What, was her excuse?'' Caleb asked.

''That, she was sick so she didn't call or text me.'' I said.

''Was, she really sick? Maybe was sleeping all day and she forgot.'' Toby said.

''Really, Toby if you was sick you would have told Spencer. And she would have made you soup. Or if Hanna got sick she would have called me to keep her company.'' Caleb said.

When Caleb met Maya for the first time they got along but later he didn't like her. Toby likes Maya and they get along he didn't judge Maya when she smokes weed. Maya is my first girlfriend and I can't force my friends to get along with her all the time.

''Emily, are you okay?'' Toby asked.

''Yeah, I'm okay just have a lot on my mind.'' I said.

After class we go to lunch and we talk about what we are doing after school. Then Maya send me text saying that I'm beautiful today and I didn't text her back. After lunch Maya is by my locker.

''Emily, I hate it when you don't talk to me. I'm sorry for not calling or sending you a text. Please let me make it up to you I miss spending time with you.'' Maya said.

''Okay, you can make it up to me.'' I said and Maya kiss me on the lips.

''So happy you will let me make it up to you. How about tonight?'' Maya said.

''Sure, what time?'' I asked.

''I will pick you up at seven clock.'' Maya said and we kiss.

And before I go to English class the girls told me to them in the bathroom. And no one else is here so we can talk.

''What, is going on.'' I said.

''Remember, that cute guy that invited us to the Halloween. He is our English teacher.'' Aria said.

''I don't get it.'' I said.

''Aria, kissed him and now he is our teacher.'' Hanna said.

''I met him at a bar and I lied about my age. And we kissed more than one time.'' Aria said.

''If anyone finds about Aria and him kissed. Both of them we will get in so much trouble.'' Spencer said.

''Aria, did you to talk to him?'' I asked.

''No, I haven't I freaked out.'' Aria said.

''Are you two dating?'' Hanna asked.

''Not really, we talk and kissed few times.'' Aria said.

''Does, anyone knows about this.'' Spencer asked.

''No, only you three.'' Aria said.

''No, one else can know about this or it will be so much worst for him'' I said. And the bell rings.

''Okay, we agree no one else can know.'' Hanna said. We leave the bathroom and we go to English class.

We go to English and his name is Mr. Fitz and he doesn't look happy. I hope he is not one of those guys who are married and cheat on his wife. I don't want Aria to get hurt. I wonder how Aria is feeling now since he is our teacher. After class ends we leave and Aria stays behind to talk to him.

''What, you think he will tell her.'' Hanna said.

''I don't know, I don't him to hurt Aria.'' Spencer said.

''Me too, I don't want her to get hurt.'' I said. Then Toby and Caleb come next to us.

''Crap I forgot my swim suit for swim practice.'' I said.

''I can give you a ride.'' Toby said.

''Thanks, Toby.'' I said.

''I will you later I have debate club now.'' Spencer said.

''Hanna and I we are going to get something to eat.'' Caleb said.

''Hey, call me later okay.'' Hanna said. We say bye and we leave.

We get in the car and he drive to my house. And I told him that Maya is taking me out tonight. He thinks Maya and should talk about of what we both want in a relationship.

''Just talk to her and her how you feel.'' Toby said.

''I will tell her how I feel and I don't want us to repeat the same problems again.'' I said.

''Everything, will work out.'' Toby said.

''TOBY, LOOK OUT!'' I scream. The other car hits us and I hear a ringing sound in my ears. And everything goes black.

Next morning-

I wake up and I look around I'm in hospital room. And I have IV in my left arm my parents come in the room and they hug me.

''Where, is Toby?'' I asked.

''He, is okay he has a broken arm and broken ribs.'' My dad said.

''My leg, hurts what happen.'' I said. Then a doctor comes in the room.

''Hi, my name is Doctor Newman. Emily you was in a car accident and you have few cuts on your face from the broken glass.'' Doctor Newman said.

''My right leg hurts and I try to move it. It really hurts.'' I said.

''From, the accident you have a knee sprain. Your knee got hit with force on the glove compartment of the car.'' Doctor Newman said.

''Will, she need surgery? '' My mom asked.

''Good thing, her ACL did not torn and without surgery it won't will not heal. Emily you have knee sprain and you will not need surgery. But you will need physical therapy so your knee will heal the right way. But for now you can't not play any sports.'' Doctor Newman said.

''How, long her knee will take to heal?'' My dad asked.

''Emily, has a severe sprain in the knee and may take six weeks or longer to recover.'' Doctor Newman said.

''This, can't be happening. I'm the swim team and I have swim competition in three days.'' I said crying and my mom hug me.

''Our, hospital work with the best physical rehabilitation center. If you want I will give information of the place.'' Doctor said.

''We, will want the information.'' My dad said.

''Okay, Emily will get pain killers and I will be right back.'' Doctor Newman said.

''It, happen so fast and I want to swim again.'' I said still crying.

''You, swim again. Now you have to let your knee heal first.'' My mom said.

Doctor Newman came back with the information of the physical rehabilitation center. It will be at PA Sport Med center and I agree to go. Later a nurse came to my room to give me my painkillers. Then Toby, Hanna, Aria, Spencer and Caleb came to my room. I told what to my knee and I'm happy Toby is okay and I will be in the hospital for few days. Mostly depending on how my knee is and now we are eating. And I will have to use crutches to get around.

Bit later they leave and my parents stay with me. Even to use the bathroom I need help to walk. And I haven't heard from Maya all day my parents try to cheer me up.

''How, are you feeling?'' My dad asked.

'' Like crap, my leg hurts and my body too. And I can't swim for while it sucks but I'm grateful to be alive.'' I said.

''We, are happy you are alive. Sweetie it will be hard for your knee not able to move like it used. But your knee will heal and you will swim again.'' My mom sad and kissed my forehead.

''When, will I go to PA Sport Med center?'' I asked.

''When, you get out. And we will go together to check it out.'' My dad said.

Few days later-

I'm leaving the hospital with crutches and Maya only send me text saying get well. But I didn't text back and the other will meet me at my house. I'm here in my room and they got me cupcakes and I'm getting depressed.

''How, are you feeling Toby.'' I asked.

''My body hurts sometimes and my arm itch really bad and I can't reach it.'' Toby said.

''What, about you Em.'' Hanna said.

''It, sucks I can't swim for a while. Now I don't know what to do.'' I said.

''Maybe, you can find new hobbies to pass the time.'' Aria said.

''We, can help you get a new hobby.'' Spencer said.

''Maybe, you can start drawing or start collecting stuff.'' Caleb said.

''Maybe.'' I said. Bit later they go home then Maya comes over with my favorite food and she cheers me up.

''How, are feeling now.'' Maya said.

''Still, feel like crap. But the gave me painkillers I take it before I go to bed.'' I said.

''I'm, happy you are alive.'' Maya said and we kiss.

''Me, too thank for food.'' I said.

''You, don't have to thank me. Let's watch a movie to keep your mind of the accident.'' Maya said.

''That's good idea.'' I said and we a watch a movie on my laptop.

Next day-

We are here in an office and I'm at PA Sport Med center. Today I will meet my physical therapist.

''Hello, My name is Kevin Barris and I'm the manger. I read Emily's medical record and we have a physical therapist that will work with Emily.'' Kevin said.

''Female or male, I don't want a male physical therapist for her.'' My dad said.

''I understand, the physical therapist her name is Paige McCullers. She is a great physical therapist and you will get along with her.'' Kevin said.

''How, many times a week will Emily need therapy.'' Mom said.

''Well, since she is still in high school. Maybe after school twice a week for an hour. How does that sound?'' Kevin asked.

''That, will be fine.'' I said. Then someone knock on the door and comes in and say hi to us.

''This, is Paige McCullers and Paige this is Emily.'' Kevin said.

''Hi, nice to meet you.'' Paige said wow she is cute.

''Hi.'' I said to her and she smile at me.

''Is nice to meet, my name is Wayne and this is my wife Pam.'' My dad said.

''When, will Emily start?'' My mom asked.

''She, can start tomorrow.'' Kevin said.

We leave the center and we go home. I'm watching TV right now and I don't know what else to do. I keep thinking what Caleb said maybe I can start drawing. My dad has a sketch pad and I ask for it. And he let me keep it I have no idea what I'm going to draw.

Next day-

I'm here with Paige and she is telling what we are going to do. I lay on the treatment bed. I'm wearing shorts with gray shirt and Paige's uniform is dark blue shirt and khaki pants.

''Emily, how is your leg feeling today?'' Paige asked standing next to me.

''Last night the pill helped me to sleep well.'' I said.

''That's, good. Now I'm going gently touch your knee to find out where it hurts mostly. And don't hold in the pain or I can't help you.'' Paige said.

''Okay.'' I said. Paige's hands gently starts touching my knee.

''That, hurts.'' I said I bite my lip.

''Okay, close to your knee cap is where the pain is. How about here?'' Paige said touching the side of my leg.

''No.'' I said. And she stops.

''Now, I want you to do the straight leg raise.'' Paige said.

''Okay.'' I said. Paige puts one hand on my thigh the other hand on my ankle. Slowly raising my leg up.

''What, kind of music you like?'' Paige asked. And I didn't answer her question.

''It hurts.'' I said.

''Alright, we now where the pain is. Next exercise a large towel roll under your ankle this allow your knee to straighten.'' Paige said. She grabs the towel rolls it up and puts it under my knee.

''How, does this help.'' I said.

''Strengthen the quads muscles without much knee movement. Pull your toes towards you and clench you thigh muscles. Slowly lift your foot up off the bed until your knee is straight keep your knee resting on the towel. Hold for three to five seconds and slowly lower.'' Paige said.

''Okay, how many times do I have to do it.'' I said.

''Let's, how many you can do it. Okay?'' Paige said.

''Okay.'' I said. And I do what she told me.

''What, is your favorite fruit?'' Paige asked. And I don't answer her I just do the exercise. I take a break and I do it again.

''I like oranges is my favorite fruit. Seen any good movie?'' Paige said.

''Am, I doing it right?" I asked.

''Yes, you are. How is your knee feeling.'' Paige said.

''I feel the muscle tighten. And my knee doesn't hurt so much when I do it.'' I said.

''Okay, that's good. Do it slowly not fast it will hurt more.'' Paige said.

''Okay, I won't do it fast.'' I said.

''I like horror movies but also I like other type of movies. Do you have a favorite song?'' Paige said and I don't answer her question again.

''My, favorite song is Steve Aoki and Rune RK feat. RAS bring you to life. I like the part when he sing in a city of nightmares, I was a dreamer. Great song you should listen to it. Okay do it two more times and that's it.'' Paige said. I do it more two more times.

''Can, we take a break?'' I asked.

''Yes, we can. We go sit somewhere for little while.'' Paige said.

''Okay, let's go.'' I said. Paige helps me to get off the bed and I use my crutches to walk. We go sit on the bench and I have twenty minutes before my parents pick me. And she gives me a bottle of water and I drink it.

''Do, you play other sports. Before your knee got hurt.'' Paige said and I don't answer.

''I used play tennis in high school. But I love to swim feels great in the water.'' Paige said.

''I don't want to talk.'' I said.

''You, shouldn't feel depressed…'' Paige said and I don't let her finish.

''You, don't how I feel! And I don't want you to ask is my favorite movie or music. I just my parents to take me home.'' I said.

''We, should go back inside. I do know it feels but I will tell you next time.'' Paige said.

We go back inside we do other exercises but she kept on talking. And I didn't answer none of her questions. Then my parents picked me up they asked how it went. I told it went great also they asked how Paige treated me and I told them well she treated me.

Then I go to my room and I didn't want to eat or watch TV. I took a shower then I went lie on my bed. Maya send me a text saying good night and will visit me tomorrow. And I go to sleep.

Paige's POV-

Today is my day off from work and I'm petting Salem. Since Halloween I couldn't stop thinking about Catwoman. I'm an idiot I should have asked for her name and wow she is a great kisser. It sucks I'm not going to see her again but then Jenna came and ruined the moment. And it was a stupid reason why Jenna came and got me. Jenna got me because the others wanted to drink and go get something to eat. I did try to look for Catwoman but didn't find her the club was too dark.

I feed Salem and then I look at the picture of me and my mom. It's me and my mom in the snow my mom is holding me. And I have a big snow ball in my hand and I had a missing front tooth. And I start to cry it's not fair she had to die I wish she never got sick. The last movie I saw with my mom was Disney movie Snow White. And I'm going get a tattoo of the poison apple. I leave my apartment and I go to the tattoo shop.

I'm here at the tattoo shop called Thicker Than Water Tattoo. I go inside and I met my friend Ahren we greet each other.

''So, what brings you here.'' Ahren said.

''Well, I want to get a tattoo on my right upper arm.'' I said.

''Wow, this is the day I never would have thought you want a tattoo. What kind of tattoo you want.'' Ahren said.

''Remember, that movie Snow white?'' I asked.

''Yeah, the Disney movie what about it.'' Ahren said.

''I want the poison apple tattoo same color like in the movie. On the bottom of the apple I want it to say just one bite.'' I said.

''Okay, I can do that. And I'm honor to do your first tattoo.'' Ahren said and we both laugh. I sit down and he sets the tattoo machine and gets the colors ink. He gets a fresh needle putting it inside the machine. Puts on the black latex gloves then rub alcohol on my arm before he starts. He starts the machine and he press against my skin and it hurts little.

''Why, are you getting this tattoo.'' Ahren said.

''It, was the last movie I saw with my mom. Before she died so this tattoo means a lot to me.'' I said.

''Sorry, about your mom. How old you were when she died.'' Ahren said. We been friends for two years. We are close but sometimes we don't talk about each other personal lives.

''I was five years old when she died. She died from breast cancer.'' I said. He already did outline of the tattoo now he will put in the colors.

''How, does the pain feel?" Ahren said.

''It, hurts right now. But I can hold it until you finish.'' I said we both laugh.

''Good, some people can't hold the pain. But I'm almost done and remember don't touch. When it peals don't pick on it and when it itches don't touch it.'' Ahren said.

''Okay, I won't.'' I said. He gets done doing the tattoo and he did an awesome job. He puts a napkin on my arm and wraps with plastic wrap. Tells to be careful when I take a shower and when I get home I can take off the plastic wrap.

From Jenna: Meet me at Ezra's place now.

To Jenna: Is everything ok?

From Jenna: Just come over, we tell you in person.

Ezra's apartment-

Ezra tells me that the girl he invited to the Halloween party is in high school. She is his student and he has feelings for her.

''What, are you going to do?'' Jenna asked.

''I have feelings for her.'' Ezra said.

''No, can know about this besides us. Or you will be in huge trouble.'' I said.

''I know, but I'm still going to see her. I really like her.'' Ezra said.

''Look, you are my best friend and you do what makes you happy.'' I said to him.

''Just, make sure you don't go to jail.'' Jenna said.

''Jenna! Don't say that to him.'' I said.

''Paige, its fine. I wanted you to know you two are my friends. Did you call that girl you was making out with '' Ezra said.

''No, Jenna came and got me and I didn't get the girl's number.'' I said.

''Her and Paige was in the VIP room on the sofa kissing each other.'' Jenna said.

''Was, she a good kisser?'' Ezra said and I blush.

''Yeah, better than Vanessa.'' I said and Ezra gives me a high five.

''You, are crazy.'' Jenna said.

''Well, I'm starving let's eat something.'' Ezra said.

''Yeah, me too I'm hungry.'' I said. I show them my tattoo and they like it. Then we go out to eat Chinese food.

Next day at work-

I'm here with Emily and we are doing exercises for her knee. I'm worry about her I can tell she is angry and depressed. I talk to her and I know she hates it but I do it because I was the same way. Now she is laying down on the treatment bed while I put ice pack on her knee.

''What, kind food you like?'' I asked. I'm sitting next to her and she looks at me but doesn't answer.

''I like to eat and try new food. But I have a big sweet tooth I like all kinds of sweets.'' I said she still doesn't answer. But I'm not giving up.

''The, ice is really cold.'' Emily said.

''Yeah, but it's good for the knee. You should exercise at home it will be good for the knee.'' I said.

''I will try to some exercise at home.'' Emily said.

''Okay, I'm going to take off the ice pack. Next you are going to try to walk without your crutches.'' I said.

''No, I won't do it.'' Emily said.

''Emily, I want see to how you can walk without your crutches…'' I said and Emily didn't let me finish.

''No, I don't want to do it.'' Emily said.

''I know how it feels, when my ankle was healing. I was scared to walk without my crutches.'' I said.

''No, you don't. And our time is up.'' Emily said.

''Being, angry won't help you get better.'' I said. And I help Emily to get up and walks with her crutches towards her parents. I'm here taking a break in the break room the Kevin comes talks to me.

''I saw, how Emily got mad at you.'' Kevin said.

''I know, but I won't force her to do something.'' I said.

''You, have to a do a better job. Her parents are paying for you to help get better.'' Kevin said.

''I'm doing my job. I'm not going to force her to do something it doesn't work like that.'' I said.

''Next time, do a better job. Or you will be looking for another job.'' Kevin said and leaves the break room. What an jackass I never liked him when he become a manger. Sometimes I feel like punching him he talks down to people. After work I go home take a shower I feed Salem and I watch TV until I fall asleep.