I was at my mom's work for a few hours, so I decided to update. Now it's Noah's POV and a new event is about to begin! WHEEEEEEEEEEE! (Random thing: I am listening to Relient K, aka my favorite band! It helps me concentrate! Just though I would let you know what I was listening to while I was writing this.)

When I told Heather's motionless body that I loved her, I broke down. I felt the hot tears roll down my face. I never felt this way about anyone before, let alone someone I thought I hated. But I knew it was true. Something deep down inside of me just let me know that I was in love with her.

I rested my elbow on my knee and placed my head in my hand, still holding on to Heather's hand with the other.

Suddenly, I felt her hand give mine a gentle squeeze. My whole body seemed to twitch from shock. It can't be! Could it?

"Noah?" I heard her say in a weak voice.

It's true! She's awake! She's alive!

"Heather!" I exclaimed, "Oh, thank God you're awake!" My voice broke because I was still crying. But these were now tears of pure relief and joy.

"Noah, I love you, too." She said back to me. I couldn't take it. I couldn't see because of all the tears that were blocking my sight. I blinked hard and a dozen little droplets raced down my cheeks.

"Heather, you should get some rest. You're still exhausted." I said to her.

Heather nodded and asked me, "Will you still be here when I wake up?"

I nodded, then realizing that she couldn't see, I said, "Promise. I'm not going anywhere!"

And with that, she drifted back to sleep. She let go of my hand, so I walked over to the door and called for Dr. Rodriguez. When he came, I told him what had happened.

"Oh, that's good news! Is she resting right now?" he asked.

I nodded.

"Good. You can either go home or wait in the waiting room."

"I'll wait. I told her I wouldn't leave."

"Hmm. You must have been real good friends at camp, huh?" said Dr. Rodriguez.

"Trust me, you have no idea." I said with a smile.

I walked down the hall and entered the waiting room. There, I found Wendy, still waiting, along with Keith and Jake.

When they saw me, they ran over to me. "How is she?" asked Wendy.

"She's fine." I said with a smile, "She just woke up!" I looked at Jake and said, "So what are you and Keith doing here?"

"Well, Wendy called us and told us what happened. We came over as soon as we heard." Said Jake. "Thought you would need some support in case you were still bummed."

"Thanks guys!" I said.

All four of us waited for what seemed like hours. All of a sudden, the T.V. in the corner of the room started showing the news. The first story caught my particular attention.

"Heather Thiessen was reported missing yesterday, after she ran away from home." Said the reporter from the television set.

Heather Thiessen? That's my Heather! I thought.

"Miss Thiessen is, in fact, the same girl that stared in T.V.'s hottest new reality show, Total Drama Island, over the summer. She ran away from her suburban home in Montana shortly after arriving home. Authorities believe that she literally clawed out her eyes with a sharp object and could be anywhere in the tri-state area" A picture of Heather's face appeared of the screen. "She is on Asian ethnicity, 5'8'', and is believed to be wearing a blindfold to cover her scars. Anyone with any information about her whereabouts is urged to call this number immediately. You may remain anonymous."

As the number appeared below her photo, I turned away. I didn't know what to do. I knew the minute I saw Heather in the street that my life would get complicated, but now it was just impossible.

"Noah? What are you thinking?" asked Keith.

I stayed silent.

"You aren't seriously thinking of keeping quiet about this are you?" asked Jake, "After all, we may the only ones who know it's actually her."

Still silent.

"Noah, if you keep her here and don't let anyone know, you be arrested for kidnapping!" said Wendy, "They said you could remain anonymous. She'll never know it was you."

"Guys," I finally said, "She ran away from home! She made herself blind!" I sighed, "Look, I was only in about four episodes of the show, five if you include the finale, in which I was practically invisible. If I was given a hard time for the dumb thing did of four lousy episodes, think about how miserable Heather must have been back home. I can't send her back to that! I think she's seriously on the edge of…" I trailed off. I couldn't finish the sentence. It was just too painful to think about. I continued, "I almost lost her once. If I send her back and lose her again, I'll never forgive myself."

"So, what are gonna do?" asked Wendy.

I buried my face in my hands. "I…I don't know."

Just then, Dr. Rodriguez came into the waiting room. "Noah, Heather just woke up from her nap. Would you like to see her?"

I stood up. "Yes. I need to talk to her."

Disclaimer: I do NOT own the name Thiessen. It belongs to Matt Thiessen, the lead singer of Relient K. Just thought I needed people to know that. Well, since there really can't be a Heather POV for this event, I'll move on to the next event in the next chapter. Toodles!