It took me a while to come up with where to go from the last chapter. Lets see how this part plays out.
Jenny woke up with everyone around her: Adam, Jason, Lizzie, Zack, Curt and Phil.
"Jenny. Jenny, dear." Adam rushed over. "You're awake."
"Hey." Jenny managed to mumble. "Please can I have some water?" Curt offered to get her a bottle from the cafeteria.
"How are you feeling?" Zack sat next to her. "You hit your head pretty hard."
"I… I'm sore." Jenny put her head between her hands. "What happened? All I can remember is Matt taking me outside."
"The dick hit you while aiming for me." Zack spoke through his teeth. "I was going to chase after him but Phil beat me to that."
"He won't bother you again." Phil kissed the top of her head. "I give you my word."
"What did you do to him?" Jenny asked.
"Let's just say that he is two rooms down." Phil laughed.
"You two are my angels." Jenny smiled. "When can I go home?"
"Right now, they said you can go as soon as you wake up." Adam helped her up. "You have to be watched for a few days so no training until next week."
"Really?" Jenny shook her head. "I have a match three weeks. How am I going to be ready by then?"
"You'll be fine." Adam slapped her bum. "Now get ready. I'm dropping off Phil at the airport, he's got a conference. Then drive Curt and Jason to Georgia, they don't have to be there till late. I and Lizzie are going to stay there for a few days. Zack said you can stay at his until I come back, I don't want you staying at our house now that guy knows where we live."
"Fine, I'll see you and Liz in a few days. And you guys in three weeks." Jenny gave everyone a hug and waved goodbye as Zack walked them down. As she turned around to close the door someone lifted her up into a tight hug. "They're going to leave without you Phil."
"I'll be quick. I just wanted to say don't change. I heard what that guy said and it broke my heart. You are perfect and I promise you won't get hurt by a guy again. If anything happens call me, I'll be right over. I'm sure Zack will treat you right- if you get what I mean. Bye Jen, love you." Phil kissed the top of her head and ran down the busy hospital corridor.
Jenny leaned against the door and thought about what Phil had said, and she didn't get what he meant. Zack was a nice guy; he was a part of her extended family just like Phil was. All she could do was get changed and wait until Zack came back up.
"How are you feeling?" Zack jumped onto the sofa next to Jenny and handed her a cup of hot chocolate.
"I'm fine, really tired though." Jenny yawned.
"Go to sleep then. I want to watch this film." Zack pointed towards the T.V.
"Goodnight Zack." Jenny kissed the top of his head and pulled back a few inches; keeping their faces close. "Thank you for everything."
"My pleasure." He winked.
Jenny walked up the stairs and into her room. What Phil had said had been annoying her all day. It was 11 o'clock and he was out of his conference. Jenny decided to text him.
'Hey Punk' (–Jenny)
She got an immediate reply.
'Hey Jen, what's happened? Is he there?' (–Phil)
'Calm down, I'm fine. I just wanted to check how your flight went.' (-Jenny)
'Good. It went okay. Some fans are really rude though.' (-Phil)
'They support you, appreciate.' (-Jenny)
'I do, they just caught me at a wrong moment. How are you feeling?' (-Phil)
'Ok. I'm feeling fine, just tired. I wanted to catch up with you before I fell asleep." (-Jenny)
'That is very thoughtful of you. How's Zack?' (-Phil)
'I know. He's fine, downstairs watching a movie.' (-Jenny)
'Has he said anything?' (-Phil)
'No? I don't know? About what?' (-Jenny)
'You really are clueless? '(-Phil)
'Yes. What did you mean before when you said Zack will treat me right? You do know there is nothing going on between us?' (-Jenny)
'I do. Jenny, you look happy with him. I don't want you to end up with someone like Matt. Zack will treat you right.' (-Phil)
'I do love Zack but I don't think of him like that.' (-Jenny)
'Just talk to him about it! I'm sure he feels the same way as I think you feel towards him.' (-Phil)
'He doesn't and it's weird if he did. I love him like I love Jason and Adam. I'm so happy he's here for me just like I'm happy you are here for me too.' (-Jenny)
'You're kidding yourself.' (-Phil)
'Whatever Punk. I'll talk to you soon.' (-Jenny)
'Goodnight, I'll text you tomorrow.' (-Phil)
Jenny turned off her phone and stepped into bed. The thought of her and Zack getting together wandered in her mind; making her giggle. She knew it would never happen. But still, it kept her up all night. She heard Zack tip-toe upstairs at 1 o'clock and take a shower before going to bed. It was around 2 o'clock when Jenny managed to fall asleep. It didn't last long as she woke up at 4:30. Jenny tossed and turned until 6 o'clock then gave up. There was no point going to sleep at that time. She got up, slipped on a pair of shorts and a vest top over her underwear and walked downstairs. Her stomach rumbled as she walked into the kitchen. Jenny decided to make breakfast. She took out the eggs from the fridge and whisked them in a bowl. She had finished making scrambled eggs with toast as Zack walked in.
"Mm. Something smells nice. I thought you couldn't cook." Zack wrapped his arms around her torso from the back and rested his head on her shoulder. Jenny's mind went back to what Phil had said and all she could do was shake her head.
"I was hungry." Jenny turned around and hugged him.
"Now I'm hungry." Zack set the table as Jenny brought the food. "What do you want to do today?"
"I want to stay in, if you don't mind. I'll try not to get in the way of your plans."
"You are my plan for the day." Jenny couldn't help but take that the wrong way; it made her laugh. "Why do you want to stay in?"
"I managed to get around two and a half hours sleep last night. I don't think I have the energy to do anything."
"Why did you sleep so little?"
"I was talking to Punk last night and he got me thinking."
"What did he say?"
"Just… Stuff."
"Go on, you can tell me."
"He was talking about us. I think he's misinterpreted out relationship."
"How? I don't understand what you mean."
"He's said that you would treat me right. I said that I did love you, just not in that way. Then he said to talk to you about it. I don't know how to convince him otherwise."
"He thinks you like me? As in a boyfriend?"
"Yes, he also thinks you like me as a girlfriend."
"I don't see where he is getting this from."
"Neither do I. Just ignore it. Are we okay?"
"We're fine. Just fine." Zack took a deep breath in and tried to supress his feelings.
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