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As expected, Maura woke up about half an hour later. I was lying of the couch staring up at the ceiling thinking about that morning, and how Maura was cut off from saying something I thought was important. I heard movements coming from her bed so I shot up like a rocket. Her eyes were slightly open, but she was not fully awake yet. I watched her as she took a quick glance around the room, and then stopped her eyes on me. "Jane, what happened and why is my head killing me so bad?" Her voice was very soft and delicate. Does she not remember anything?

"Maura, we were in a car crash on the way to school, and you save me. You risked your life to save me. It should be me in that bed and not you." She shook her head. "I feel so bad. It is my fault; I distracted you from driving then that car hit us."

"Don't say that. It was no one's fault besides the driver who ran the red light. Are you ok? I just did what was right in that situation, even if I might be in harm's way. Jane I don't want to see you get hurt, you mean a lot to me. I feel like I can relate to you better than most of the people I meet."

"I'm fine Maura; I am more concerned about you. I just wish that this could have never happened. I mean, you are in the hospital because of me and you almost died saving me. If there is anything I can do, just let me know."

"Well. There is one thing. While I am in here will you please come and visit me because I hate being alone, and I am comfortable around you."

"Ok, do you think word has gotten out to the teachers and faculty yet? I think if one of the other teachers were to come in it might seem a little suspicious, so I don't think I should be here when they get here."

"Yeah that is probably not such a good idea. How are you going to get back to your house and to school?"

"I can get coach to pick me up no question. All I have to say is that you took me there so I could get checked out, and they wanted me to stay all night. She is not the cleverest person in the world. I will get my bike back, and I can bike to school and then to here when everyone is gone." Moments later the same doctor that showed me to the room walked in.

"Hello Ms. Isles. I see you are awake and well. I just came to check your vitals, and then the nurses will bring you your lunch in about fifteen minutes. We will move you out of ICU and into a regular room in about five days then you can go home a week later if everything goes as planned." Two weeks in the hospital that sucks. Yeah, she is in here because of you too.

"Ok thank you, doctor." He stayed for a couple of minutes recording some things and pressing some buttons on the machine and then he left.

"Two weeks, that sure is a long time." It was even for an adult.

"Yes it is, but I am sure you will visit everyday right?"

"Yes of course, don't think for a second I will leave you here by yourself for a second. I promise." Maybe we can grow stronger from this experience like that paramedic guy said. Some things happen for a reason, Jane.

"Ok thanks Jane, I can help you with your homework when you come over. I made you miss another day of school. Man, I am such a bad teacher, keeping students away from school instead of keeping them in it. I guess I will get the hang of it sooner or later." Great she is happy that's a step forward towards full recovery.

"You are only prolonging the enviable school. I will have to go back sometime, but for the time being I like being here with you since I can't practice anyway. What about Bass?" I asked.

"I can get my neighbor to feed him. I don't want you to bike all the way to my house just for that it would be different if you could drive."

"I can drive, but I can't afford a car, so I bike all over Boston. It is good exercise and conditioning."

"Oh, ok. Man I am hungry. What about you?" She asked.

"Me too, but I have been so worried that I couldn't get myself to eat anything." My stomach started growling, and all Maura and I could do was laugh.

"Sounds like you are super hungry. Got downstairs and get something to eat and bring up here, so you can eat with me." Hey it's kind of like a first date. If only I could really tell how I feel.

"Ok, but I think I will jog down to the deli on the corner instead. I feel like a quick jog, anyway." I started to walk towards the door.

"Jane, be careful, and about what I was going to tell you earlier…"

I cut her off by saying, "Maura, its ok. Let's focus on you healing right now. When it is the right time, I will know, and you will too." I left the room leaving Maura and myself stunned by what I just said.

M.P.O.V.

Maura, how could she have known what you were going to say! Was I making it that obvious? I think she does like me back, but Jane is right recovery first relationship later after she is legal, and after she graduates. Can I wait that long? No I can't. Having that car crash made me realize life was too short to wait, and you never know when something bad is going to happen. Do the thing that is morally right or take chances and shoot for the stars.

Ten minutes after Jane left, the nurse brought me my food. It consisted of Jello, corn, mashed potatoes, and baked chicken. Not the most appetizing thing in the world, but it will do for now because I am hungry. Wait for Jane. I think she wanted to eat with you. As more time passed, I got hungrier and hungrier, but I still waited for her. Finally about thirty minutes later, Jane came back in the room. Her breathing was heavy, and she was glistening with sweat. "Sorry it took me so long, turns out that deli was half a mile away then they screwed up my order. You didn't have to wait for me, but thanks for doing so." She tossed a bag and it landed on my lap.

"You got me something? You didn't have to do that. They provide food for me here." I picked up the bag and reached inside for the contents inside. There was a sandwich, a bag of Doritos, and a bottle of water.

"Trust me I have been in the hospital enough times to know that the food here is ok, but it isn't great. Especially if you are going to be here for two weeks," She said. "I figured I could bring you back something since I was getting something too." She is so sweet. I can't believe she thought of me.

"Ok then let's eat." I said.

"I called coach, and she said she was picking me up in about thirty minutes. I promise I will come back as soon as I can."

"Ok, but before you leave I have to tell you something," I said. She nodded her head. We ate lunch in silence occasionally breaking the ice with funny jokes. Jane finished before I did, but I wanted to get finished so I could tell her. Finally, I finished my lunch. Now or never Maura, just do it.

I sat up in my bed. "Jane, will you come here please before you have to leave?" She nodded her head and came and sat next to me. "Jane, I… I think I…" c'mon Maura spit it out. "Jane, I think I…" before I could finish, Jane crashed her lips onto mine. The kiss was very deep and passionate, but we were knocked into reality by someone talking outside our door. I couldn't get over that kiss. My lips were longing for hers to touch mine, again, but we knew if someone caught us, we would be in trouble.

Jane quietly moved back over to the chair and sat down. Then she mouthed nine words to me. "I love you too, but I have to go." Then she walked out of the room. She loves me…


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