All flashbacks are italic. All lyrics are from different songs, and are in bold.

The sounds of the heart machine and the breathing machine mixed with each other, he realised. She lay there, an oxygen mask positioned over her small lips, the white bed clothes folded over slightly, her arms laid over them. Her hair was spread around her face, giving the white pillow some colour; her eyes were closed; they had been for 3 months. Her eyelids were purplish; they were delicate, her whole body was delicate. Nobody knew her fate.

He didn't want to believe it. He'd never been a pessimist, but this was out of control. How could someone so sweet, and innocent, and kind, be left, balanced on a knife's edge like that?

Her lip quivered, her eyelid twitched, her finger would move a millimetre towards his, but she'd never once woken up. He'd barely slept though, but it wasn't surprising.

I can honestly say

You've been on my mind

Since I woke up today

I look at your photograph all the time

These memories come back to life

She was on his mind all the time, but there was only one memory that too clear, too lifelike.

'Addy!' Zack yelled as she dropped to the ground in front of him.

Ronnie ran forward and knelt beside her, as did the twins. 'We have to call the police and an ambulance, now!' Cody said.

'I'll do it.' Ronnie said, raising her hand slightly. She reached inside her pocket and took out her cell phone, dialling the numbers she never wanted to ring.

Zack shook Addy slightly. 'Come on, Adds, wake up…please…'

'She's lost a lot of blood, Zack. She has to be treated professionally.' Cody said, looking at his brother intently.

'But…she's gonna be alright?' Zack stared back, pleading silently.

'I…I can't answer that, Zack.'

He rubbed his hands over his face, feeling how rough it was. He leant onto the bed next to her and fell asleep next to her, his head leaning on his crossed arms. He realised why he hadn't slept; the pain of the dreams he had were overwhelming. He leapt up, and ran to the door, swinging it open and sprinting down the hall.

Cause baby

Everything is left up straight from the heart

Tell me what do you do, when it all falls apart

Gotta pick myself up, where do I start?

Because I can't turn to you when it all falls apart

'Zack!' His brother yelled as he ran past him, and grabbed his shoulders.

Zack realised he was crying and slowed down slightly to let his brother look at him. 'I-I'm sorry, Cody. I…I just…'

Cody pulled him into a hug. For 3 months he had been able to contain all his emotions, but he knew there would be a time where his brother would finally crack.

Zack watched from the window as they took out 7 or 8 body bags from the school, one containing Jason. He watched as they pulled the killer out of the school too, him struggling in the policemen's grip. Zack looked back at Addy, who was lying on the floor. Cody was watching her, and Ronnie was leaning against him, asleep. She'd been worn out by all the drama. Some paramedics came through the door, immediately noticing Addy on the ground.

'It's okay, Zack. Addy's a fighter…' Cody whispered. '…right?'

'Right.' Zack murmured softly into his brother's shoulder. It was a miracle Cody heard him. 'I have to…I have to go back...in there.' Cody was about to argue, but Zack continued. 'I promised her I'd be there when she woke up.'

Cody nodded and pulled back. 'Okay. Do you want some coke? I'm going to the shops. The canteen here stinks.' Cody pouted, and Zack smiled sadly.

'Um, okay. Yes, please.' Cody nodded again and smiled warmly at Zack, before walking off out of the hospital.

Zack stared in the direction of his brother's footsteps until finally tearing himself away to walk back to Addy's room. He got to her room and pulled open the door, wishing for one second that when he looked at her, she would be asking what was wrong and why he was crying.

He wasn't disappointed. She wasn't awake; she wasn't asking how he felt or why he was crying. But Zack had gotten so used to being disappointed; he didn't know why he tried anymore. He just wanted her to wake up.

He sat back on the chair that he'd been sitting in before and took hold of her small fragile hand. She'd lost a lot of weight, he realised, but then so had he.

Addy's doctor walked in and Zack snatched his hand away. The doctor smiled at him. 'You know, you can get onto the bed with her. Just not in it. Risk of spreading infection.' Zack was silently happy inside, but tried not to show it. 'But that's…only if you…want to.' The doctor checked Addy's IV and walked out, smiling slightly.

Zack looked out of the window, waiting until he'd gone. He realised that even if he did only get on the bed clothes, he probably could risk spreading infection anyway, and smiled slightly at the doctor's empathy. He climbed onto the bed and held her like he did when she'd been told she was moving.

Her parents had been told about everything, but Sam had denied any contact with her after her running away from "home." Zack fell asleep, and for once in a long time actually slept comfortably.


Breathing life, waking up

My eyes open up

Zack was woken up by someone moving against him. His first thought was "Addy!" but reality took over and he rolled his eyes at his lack of commonsense.

'…Zack?'

Zack jumped off the bed. It was her voice. Her voice. No, don't be stupid. Of course it's not Addy's voice.

'Zack?' the voice sounded hurt.

Zack crept forward, and slowly turned the small girl over, seeing her brown eyes hover over his for a few seconds. She smiled slightly and swallowed. 'Hi.' She said weakly.

Still staring at her, Zack pushed the nurse's button. It took him a couple of tries to find it, but he got it and two nurses walked in. 'What's wrong, dear?' one asked.

'I-it's Addy. She…she's, um…awake.' He finally realised the truth as he said it out loud and walked closer to her. 'Hey Addy.' He said, taking her hand in his own.

Addy stared at him. Something was wrong, she knew it. As the nurses buzzed around her, she gazed into Zack's face, her eyes narrowing. Eventually the nurses left and Addy lifted her heavy arm to touch his face. 'What happened to you?' she whispered innocently, feeling the roughness of his skin.

'Couldn't sleep.' Zack said, looking at her. 'You know about Jason, right?'

Addy stared at him. '…Yeah.' She whispered. 'Yeah, I remember. How long?'

'3 months.' He held three fingers up in emphasis.

'Zack, what's wrong?' Addy's arm dropped from his face, not able to withstand the pain any longer.

'I…' Zack trailed off. Did she remember that she'd told him she wanted to be his childhood sweetheart? 'I…'

Addy's eyebrows creased, slightly concerned. 'Zack, are you okay?'

'…Yeah.' Zack's lips were suddenly very dry and he licked them slowly. 'I missed you.' He said, his hair hanging over his face.

Addy had never liked being in uncomfortable situations. 'Understandable.' She said. As he turned to look at her, eyes narrowing slightly, she laughed. 'Just kidding.'

Zack breathed out a nervous laugh. 'Look, I know that you…probably don't remember what you said before you passed out…but I…'

It might have appeared to go unnoticed,

But I've got it all here in my heart.

I want you to know I know the truth, of course I know it.

I would be nothing without you

'Zack, I…' Zack looked up at her tone of voice. 'I remember. And I still feel the same way.' Addy's voice softened as she said this. 'I think I –'

The door opened. 'Zack, are you going to…' Cody looked up and saw Addy. 'Huh.' He laughed nervously. 'Hello…' he said, drawing the word out.

Addy bit her lip as a warning. 'Did I interrupt something? I did, didn't I? I'm so sorry; I'll leave you to it.' He started to close the door, but suddenly opened it again. 'I'm gonna get Ronnie, okay?' He cowered under his brother's glare. He cleared his throat. 'I'll go now.'

'Hmm.' Zack said, his eyes rolling as his brother closed the door. Outside they could hear: 'Stupid, stupid, stupid' and both he and Addy sniggered.

'You were saying?' Zack said hopefully.

'Zack, I think I might…be in love with you.' Her breathing was harsh as she said this. He only said he wanted her to be his childhood sweetheart, he didn't say he in love with her. What is he didn't feel the same way that she did?

Muffled whisperings were heard from the other side of the door.

'Get out the way, Cody.'

'You get out the way!'

'I can't hear!'

'That's not my fault.'

'Yes it is!'

Zack crept forward and opened the door sharply, letting his brother and his crush fall in. Cody stumbled and stood up, straightening his clothes. 'I just embarrassed myself again, didn't I?'

Addy snorted. 'You think?'

'Addy!' Ronnie ran forward, wrapping her arms round her best friend. 'I missed you.'

Addy smiled, tightening her hug. 'I missed you too.'

'You were unconscious.' Ronnie said in a monotone, obviously confused.

'I could hear and feel everything going on around me though. It was rather frustrating.' Addy laughed slightly.

Cody grabbed Ronnie's arm. 'Let's go.' He said, pulling her away. He turned to Addy. 'Nice to have you back, Adds.'

'Nice to be back.' Addy smiled. Cody dragged Ronnie out of the room. Zack turned back to Addy. 'So…?' Addy said, suddenly uncomfortable again.

'I've always loved you, Addy. I won't deny it. Ever since I saw you, I really truly liked you, and now it's changed.' Addy's head dropped. 'I don't love you anymore, Addy.' Addy sighed slightly, her tears falling down her cheeks. 'I'm in love with you.' Addy looked up, grinning.

'Awww.' Cody and Ronnie's voices came from outside. Zack glanced at the door, but couldn't be bothered to do anything. He looked back at Addy, who bit her lip, still grinning, and they both laughed.

Zack walked forward and leant over her, about to kiss her on the cheek. As he got closer, Addy turned her head and his lips landed on hers, him taken by surprise. When he pulled back, she smirked at him. He laughed slightly. 'So…how was I?'

'Ah, I've had better.' Addy said, picking at her nails.

'What?!'

Addy looked up at him, snorting with laughter. 'I'm just kidding, Zack.'

'Oh…' Zack sighed happily. 'You know, I've been told I'm a good kisser, so I got a bit scared when you said that. I was told I was so…' he trailed off, seeing her stare at him. 'What?'

'Prove it.' She said, smirking still.

'What?'

'Prove…it. Show me how good you are.' Addy sniggered at his expression, and he laughed with her, leaning forward again.

And I don't think I'm gonna go into the rest of this. There will be a few more chapters, mostly explaining and fluff. There's not gonna be much drama now, but there might be a few heartrending scenes. Please Review, because I love you guys!