Chapter 9
The next morning I woke up in shock as I realised the situation I was currently in, I was lying beside Simon close, too close even for my liking. I looked around and noticed the others were still asleep, Sophia and Jay were nestled against each other, and Jay had an arm around her. They looked really sweet together; I thought about waking Sophia but thought less of it. Part of me wanted to lay back down and cherish the time I could spend near Simon but part of me knew that would only cause trouble as my brother was only on the other side of Neil, I knew he was okay about me liking Simon it's just I don't think he'd be happy about last nights events even though nothing really happened.
Neil was next to wake up so he and I thought we would make a start on breakfast, he insisted that the sausages needed to be pink in order to be cooked properly but luckily I persuaded him otherwise, by the time everyone else woke up the sausage sandwiches were ready to be eaten, the heavenly aroma of freshly cooked sausages filling the air. Thankfully Will didn't mention anything about last night he just asked how I was, Just as Sophia and I went back to our tent to check on the damage from the storm Simon approached me.
"Are you okay" he asked as I was about to unzip open the tent, I was quite surprised with the concerned tone he used. "Yeah I am thank you, are you? Thanks for last night Si" I said in hope that he would leave us to it as I really wanted to sort my stuff out and get home as quickly as possible. "Yeah good thanks, No problem. I really should apologize for the way I've treated you lately, so yeah I'm sorry Tills" he generally did look sorry which meant I sort of had to forgive him a little. "You really have made me feel rubbish but I suppose I should forgive you" I said sternly, he needed to know that he hadn't gained my full trust in him yet.
After Simon's apology my mind was everywhere, it came from nowhere actually and it made me wonder what he was thinking. Someone must have said something to him in order for him to apologize because as far as I knew he didn't want much to do with me. Once everything was packed up back in Simon's car boot we all found ourselves in the same positions as we were when travelling to the camp site, sat in the same seats doing the same things. Just as we were nearing our junction on the motorway the traffic came to a standstill, we were literally 5-10 minuets from home and realistically all we could do was wait till the traffic moved.
"For fuck sake I'm gunna miss the football at this rate" Jay shouted, Sophia and I shook our heads in disbelief. "There's more to life than football you know" I said "Not when it's the FA Cup Final" he argued. "Wont your mum or dads record it for you" I asked, Jay shook his head, huffing and puffing "Nah, my sister records this My Little Pony shit she's filled up the memory" he said sounding pissed off. "Never mind then, you'll get over it" Sophia added cheekily. Causing everyone to laugh. "Tilly text mum and tell her we could be a little later than planned" Will asked passing, I nodded and sent her a message.
Around 2 hours later traffic started to slowly move much to our relief, cars were quickening up behind us at the side of us and in front of us. By this moment I wished I was actually sat in a seat not on the floor unstrapped in, Suddenly out of nowhere I was jolted quite violently over towards Sophia's side of the car, screams of terror and pain filling the tight space of the car. I felt my eyes slowly close and a sharp pain take over my head I didn't fight to stay awake, I simply couldn't.
I woke up on the side of the road with my bother and Simon close by me; I looked around wondering where I was. "What happened" I asked as I tried to sit up. "A guy rammed into the side of us" Simon said. "Are you okay" Will asked. I nodded "Yeah I think so, there's no need to call for help" I said in relief as I did feel a little light headed but I knew I would be okay. I was unbelievably shaken up as it could have been much worse. "Tilly" Sophia said as she gave me a tight hug, she had a bruise forming on the side of her face. "You okay" I said as I stepped out of the hug. "Yeah just a small bruise, you gave us a fright Till's, how're you feeling" she enquired. I was surprised how good I felt actually. "I'm sorry, I'm feeling okay. I feel worse I'll get mum to take me to A&E" I didn't want any fuss I just wanted to get home.
It turned out that the driver had driven off speeding off down the motor way as if nothing had happened, nobody pulled over to see if we were okay or anything we just had to wait for Simon's dad to come and pick us up, there was a visible dent in the door where my head was leant against meaning that we would be in trouble for sitting in the positions we sat in. We had been so stupid and would have to face whatever punishment would go our way, Luckily once Mr Cooper arrived he wasn't too cross he was just thankful that we were all okay. We didn't tell him that I was knocked unconscious as he would have took us to the hospital.
Mr Cooper took us home, when we got back mum wasn't in. "Are you okay Tilly, You don't look well" Will said in a worried tone, I hoped I would have looked better than I actually felt. I felt a lot worse than I did earlier on. "I'm fine Will, I'm just in shock" I said trying to hide my feelings, I wanted to go up to bed but I didn't want to just in case I didn't wake up. I just wanted to see my mum I would feel better if she was around. Will placed his hand on my forehead, I didn't bother to flinch as weakness over took me even more. "Your head is extremely clammy" he said, every word made the pain in my head multiply.
"Will stop fussing please" I requested, I thought if he left me to rest I would feel better. Suddenly the room started to spin and I found it hard to stay standing, I desperately tried to make my way over to the sofa to try and sit down. I didn't make it; I fell to the ground banging my head a second time. I remember tears of fear and pain leaving my eyes as I made contact with the ground.