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Chapter 4 -

Effy

I don't fucking care what your mum says! its been 4 days and your perfectly fine. I'm coming over. xx K

I smiled. I was never one to text much but Katie and I had been sending messages back and forth since the day after I came home from the hospital.

I had no arguments. My mum was being a bitch about it. I knew she was just trying to protect me, I'd only been on the new medication for a few days and none of us knew how I was going to react to it. It was Katie though, I knew that with her around nothing would happen. I quickly typed out a reply.

No arguments here. I'll see you in a bit. xx E

30 minutes later there was a knock on the door. As soon as I opened it Katie ran in and hugged me.

"How are you babes?" she asked in a rather bubbly voice. It was a side of her I hadn't seen before. I saw the caring, emotional side of Katie. This was definitely a change, but not necessarily a bad one. It was nice to see her so happy.

"I'm fine." I said and shrugged. "You seem pretty happy though. That's a change." I smirked.

"Well it's been four days. It's good to finally get to see you. I was.. Worried about you I guess." she said quickly and quietly, her smile fading a bit before it picked back up and she shot out, "Your mum was being a right b- Anthea! Great to see you again."

I stifled a laugh and turned as she walked up. "Nice to see you too Katie." she gave me a smile and walked away. I could tell she wasn't happy that Katie was there, she didn't think it was a good idea this soon, but I wasn't given much of a choice. I'd learned in the short amount of time I'd known her that when Katie Fitch wants something, she gets it, no matter what anyone says or thinks. Truthfully being stuck in this house with only my over-bearing mother to keep me company was driving me crazy, well crazier, so I had no complaints.

"Can we get out of here?" I asked.

"Sure babes, I've got the perfect place."

She wouldn't tell me where we were going. I was completely in the dark and along for the ride until we got to the docks. It was surprisingly warm for November. The sun glistened off the water, not a cloud in the sky. It was beautiful, and after the couple days in the hospital and not having left the house since, it was needed.

Katie got out of the car and walked down by the water, sitting down on the edge of the pavement and pulling out a fag. I walked over and sat next to her, fighting the urge to ask for one too. She must have seen me getting uncomfortable and flicked the cigarette away like it was burning her hand. She brought the same hand up to her forehead. "Christ Eff I'm sorry. I completely forgot." she said. I could hear how upset she was with herself.

I grabbed her hand and pulled it away from her face. "It's alright. Calm down. Just because I can't have anything doesn't mean you have to do the same. I'll deal." I said giving her a smile.

We sat in silence for a while. Breathing in the cool air and enjoying each other's company. I was surprised Katie could stand it. She seemed like the girl who always had something to say. Looking at her though, it seemed like her mind was far away. Once again my ability to read people was failing me.

"What are you thinking about." I blurted out.

She jumped a little at the sudden outburst. I giggled a little and she turned to me, looking extremely annoyed. Then, remembering the question I had asked she turned away.

"N... Nothing." she murmured.

I wasn't going to leave it at that though. "Come on Katie. We both know that's not true, you usually always have something to say, but you've been sitting there staring off in the distance for almost an hour."

"I just have a lot on my mind, but it doesn't concern you. Just drop it for fucks sake."

The way she said it made me think it did have something to do with me, but I wasn't going to push any harder and risk making her angry. Angry Katie was something I never wanted to experience again, so I let it go. I just stared at her after she said it, watching as her expression shifted from annoyed to sad and she looked away again.

"I have my one week follow-up with Dr. Campbell in a couple days, would you want to come with me?" I asked, trying to cheer her up a bit. It seemed work. I watched her expression change yet again.

"I'd love to." she said cheerfully and stood up, pulling me up with her and into a hug. I wasn't much of a hugger, but I could've stayed there all day in her arms. It was as if she poured everything she'd been thinking about and feeling into the hug and let it all go, I felt everything become less tense, it was comforting to both of us.

"Come on babes, we should get you home before your mum has a heart attack."

Two days later I was back in the hospital for my follow up. My mum insisted on coming and was still a bit annoyed with Katie for taking me out of the house two days before. Needless to say there was quite a bit of bickering between the two. I was a bit annoyed with Anthea though. I understood that she just wanted to protect me, but she was treating me like a child when I was 22 for fucks sake. I didn't need fucking permission to leave the house.

I was pulled from my thoughts by the voice of Dr. Campbell. "So Anthea tells me you've been having pretty bad nightmares and you aren't getting much sleep lately."

I just nodded my head.

"Well that appears to be the only side effect which is good. I'd like to keep you on this medication if you don't mind taking the sleeping pills to help you at night."

"I don't mind. That's fine with me." I said.

"Good." Dr. Campbell said and began writing the prescription out, "Take one every night and you'll be asleep within 30 minutes. You should be able to sleep through the night. Other than that I'll see you in a few weeks. If you have any problems before then don't hesitate to call."

I said thank you and Dr. Campbell left the room. Katie and I left to meet up with Emily and some of their friends, and my mum went home, but not before telling me not to stay out too late and shooting Katie a slightly threatening look.

We met up at some bar they always went to.

"Will you be alright in there babes? If not we don't have to stay, we can g-"

"It's fine Katie. Come on." I said, pulling her into the bar and scanning the room until I spotted her twin sitting with three guys, and a blonde girl who must have been Dr. Campbell's daughter Katie had been telling me about, Naomi. I smirked, remembering that Katie had mentioned how Emily was apparently crushing on her pretty hard.

I walked us over and let Katie introduce me to everyone. I learned the three boys were Cook, loud and extremely sexual, Freddie, quiet, beautiful stoner, and JJ socially awkward yet incredibly sweet and smart.

I watched them all interact. They seemed so close, except for Naomi who I'd catch staring at Emily when she thought no one was looking. I smiled lightly. Looks like it goes both ways, I thought.

Naomi caught my eye and I winked at her. She blushed and tried to hide her face. I had to stifle my laughter, silently promising myself I would not interfere, they would figure it out in their own time, and the result would be something wonderful.

Every once in a while Katie would reach over and give my hand a squeeze and smile at me to make sure I was okay and I would nod. The alcohol was tempting, but the thought of disappointing her was enough to keep me away.

When we finally all said our goodbyes and left it was almost midnight. So much for not coming back too late. I silently laughed, my mum would get over it, she couldn't control me.

Katie drove me back but refused to go inside, she didn't want to face Anthea and I didn't blame her. I said goodbye to her and slipped inside, not wanting to face my mum either. To my dismay she was sitting there waiting up for me.

"Elizabeth Stonem you where the fuck have you been? I was worried sick."

Anger was starting to build within me. I hated this, she was treating me like a disobedient teenager.

"I was out Anthea. With Katie. Calm the fuck down. I wasn't out partying and drinking and doing drugs. Even if I was it's none of your fucking business. Stop treating me like I'm meant to be in a bubble. I'm 22 for christ's sake. I think I can make my own god damn decisions."

She just looked at me with this heart broken expression and stood up from the chair. "I'm sorry that I care about you. I worry Eff. I can't help it. You just got out of the hospital a few days ago, I'm just trying to make sure your safe. I was so scared. I... I don't want to lose you." with that she walked upstairs.

I felt like a right git for what I'd said, but I couldn't back down now. I needed some space and this was the only way Anthea would let me be.

I heard my phone ping. It was a text from Katie.

Did your mum have a heart attack? Are you alright? xx K

I smiled. Katie always seemed to be there when I needed her most. Maybe not always physically, but this was just as comforting.

She was pretty mad. I think I got her to back off a bit though. I'm fine. A bit knackered though. I'm going to sleep. xx E

Seemingly seconds later I got her reply.

Night babes. xx K

I trudged upstairs to my room and fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.

So you get these chapters just a couple days apart. Yay! Wasn't too excited about this chapter but I have big things planned next one so be prepared. I also realized I have a habit of ending the chapters with a character falling asleep or passing out. I tried not to this chapter but it ended up happening anyway. Eh oh well. I'm terrible with cliff hangers. Anyway I hope you guys liked it. I'd love to hear your feedback, so review?