.::Learn To Fly::.
Chapter 10
*A few weeks later*
Tabitha breathed a sigh of relief as she left her last class of the day. It was a dreadful day, raining and she hadn't gotten much sleep the night before. She shook her hair out of her face and wiped the water from her clothes. After she got into her car, she leaned her head back against the head rest and closed her eyes. The semester was almost over which meant this was a very busy and stressful time. She smiled as she thought back to a night she had spent in Myrtle Beach with Matt. Thinking about him always made things appear to be better than they seemed to be the minute before.
*Flashback*
Matt and Tabitha walked along the beach hand in hand. They had decided to ditch the rest of the group for the night and spend it alone. The moon was high and lit their way along the shore as the waves crashed beside them.
I've had a lot of fun this week, Matt. Tabitha said as she stopped and faced him.
I'm glad because that's what I wanted you to have. I'm so glad that you came with me, this has been one of the most relaxing weeks I've ever had. He said as he brought his hand up to cup her cheek.
She smiled as she gazed into his eyes, brown as chocolate and warm as a fireplace in the winter. He smiled back and leaned his head forward to capture her lips with his own soft ones, before tilting her head back with his hands and placing soft kisses on her neck. Before they knew it, they were crashing into the water and laughing at how ridiculous the situation was.
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Tabitha had a lazy smile on her face as she remembered the fun she had with the Hardy family and Carrie. Wishing she could go back, she sighed a deep sigh and started her car, before pulling onto the main road. It had been raining for two straight days and the roads were saturated as were her feet from walking on campus. As she came to a stop at a stoplight a mile from campus, her foot slipped off the brake and she cringed as she hit the car in front of her. The airbag popped open as she went slamming into it with a loud thud. Groaning, she lifted herself up and climbed out of the car to inspect the damage. She got tears in her eyes as she saw the front smashed into the back of the car in front of her.
Oh my God. I am so sorry, my foot slipped off the brake. Are you ok? She asked the woman who had gotten out of the other car.
Sweetie I'm fine. It's you I'm worried about. She said as she looked at Tabitha's head.
Tabitha felt something wet on her forehead and reached up with her fingers to wipe away what she thought was water. When she pulled her hand away, she saw a bright red spot of blood. Her scared eyes looked up at the woman in front of her who was getting a cell phone out of her car along with a towel. The woman called the police before grabbing Tabitha to her and placing the towel on her head to stop the blood flow.
The police and paramedics arrived and treated Tabitha on the scene. She found she had a superficial wound to the head and possibly a concussion, but she refused to go to the hospital with the paramedics.
Ma'am is there anyone you can call to come pick you up? You can't drive you're car home and you really shouldn't be alone for the night. Someone needs to wake you up every 2 hours to make sure nothing is wrong with the concussion. A medic said as he applied some more gauze to her head.
Tabitha had tears streaming down her face, she had never been in a wreck before and it had really scared her. Thinking of who could pick her up, there was only one person that would even possibly be home at the time. Asking for her cell phone, she dialed the number that had become so familiar to her. On the third ring someone picked up.
Jeff, can I talk to Matt please? She asked as her voice wavered with emotion and from the stress she had just been put through.
Tabitha are you ok? Jeff asked with concern in his voice.
Matt, who had been sitting across from Jeff on another couch with Adam heard her name and the concern in Jeff's voice. Quickly getting up, he demanded the phone from Jeff who handed it over without a fight.
Tabs, baby, are you ok? Matt asked as he ran a nervous hand through his long, black hair.
Matt, I had a wreck and I'm not allowed to drive home. My car is totaled. She said before breaking down in wracking sobs.
Matt's heart broke as he heard her in pain.
Where are you?
I'm about a mile from campus at the stoplight beside the gas station. She said, still crying.
I'll be there as soon as I can ok? Just don't move. Matt said as he hung up the phone and started out the door as the three looked on with confusion.
Matt, what's wrong with Tabitha? Adam asked as he followed Matt to get his jacket.
She's been in a wreck and her car is totaled. She's really upset. Matt said as he shrugged his jacket on over his clothes.
Let us drive you, you don't look like you're in any better condition to drive than she would be and we don't need you hurt too. Adam said as he called Jeff and Jay to get in the car too.
Matt silently handed over the keys and headed out the door.
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Tabitha sat in the back of the ambulance wrapped up in a blanket provided by the paramedics, patiently waiting for Matt to arrive. The tears had somewhat subsided, but the pounding in her head had increased with every moment she waited.
As she glanced over her shoulder, she spotted Matt's car and she broke into a fresh set of tears as she saw him jump out the passenger side and run over to her. He had been extremely frightened and his heart stopped when he saw the condition of the car.
Are you ok? He asked as he wrapped his arms around her and she buried her head in his shoulder.
Yeah, but my car. She said as she cried into his chest.
I know baby, but It'll be ok. You had insurance, we'll get you another one. He said slowly running a comforting hand down her back and kissing her on the forehead.
Are you going to be the one staying with her? A gentle voice asked as a paramedic walked over to the couple.
Yeah, she'll be staying with me for a couple of days. Matt said as he pulled her closer to him in a hug and cupped the back of her head in his large hand.
I have a few instructions for you then sir. Wake her up every 2 hours tonight to make sure nothing is wrong. It is quite possible she has a concussion, but she refuses to go to the doctor. Make sure she gets plenty of bed rest and she is going to be very sore tomorrow. If the pain in her head and her body continue, you're best bet is to give her some strong Tylenol and a Jacuzzi might help her too. He said smiling slightly at the young man with love in his eyes.
She will be well taken care of and I will make sure she's going to be ok. He said before leading her to the car and placing her in the back seat with Jeff and himself.
Jeff smiled slightly at her before turning his attention to the rain and they all headed back to Matt's house.