Author's Note: I don't own anything except Kimorah and her family. This story takes place after Nathan's accident. Instead of calling Haley he rings up his old friend.

Chapter 2: Kimorah is Back

Nathan rolled over in his tiny hospital bed to find a warm, petite body sitting next to him. He opened his eyes and smiled. A pair of hazel-green eyes were gazing at him. He reached up and brushed her hair with his hand. She just laughed.

"I guess you missed me. Or were you expecting someone else?"

Nathan exhaled, hard. "Well, well, well if isn't the elusive Kimorah Aoki aka Kimi."

"Well thank you." Kimorah ran her fingers through his hair. "You know what I love and miss about you Nathan? I'll tell you. I love and miss the way your dark hair makes your blue eyes look brighter."

Nathan winced as he sat up. "Uh. On a serious note. I just wanted to say thank you. I know that with the last incident I really was being stupid and I know you didn't believe me but I want you to know that I really..."

Kimorah quickly cut him off. "We're friends and friends save each other. You said you needed me so here I am. Anything I can do for you I will. I love you. You're my best friend. I'm warning you now. If you even think about getting drunk and trying to get into my pants I want you to know that you will be back in this hospital. So there was your fair warning."

Nathan laughed. "Fair enough. I promise not to do that again. I'm just happy you're here."

"Why did you call me anyway?"

Nathan slumped back into bed. "It's three in the morning. Can we talk about this in the morning. I'll explain everything and you can tell me how you managed to get in my room after hours."

Kimorah just nodded. She got off the bed and was going to sit in the chair but Nathan grabbed her hand.

"You can sleep on the bed with me." He scooted over and Kimorah gave him a dirty look. "I promise I won't try anything. It hurts to much. So come on. You're safe for now."

Kimorah laughed. "I'll sleep on the chair, but thank you."

"Please...I don't wanna sleep by myself. It's dark and cold and I think there's a monster or something under the bed. If you're not with me it may try to attack."

Kimorah sighed. "Fine, but I swear if any part of you "aching" body wonders. I will hurt you. Got it?"

Nathan just laughed. "Got it. Now hop in." Nathan pulled down the covers and Kimorah crawled in. Within minutes the two were fast asleep.

5 Hours later

Lucas, Brooke, and Peyton walked into Nathan's room and stopped. They stood silently for a minute before Brooke spoke up.

"Nathan, Nathan, Nathan...you little slut pup. Gettin' some in the hospital. Didn't it hurt?"

Nathan mumbled as he opened his eyes. He immediately glanced at Kimorah before turning his attention to the three at the door. He pushed himself up then he gently ran his fingers over Kimorah's cheek.

"What did I tell you about wandering body parts?"

Nathan laughed. "We have guests."

Kimorah quickly sat up. Her long black hair was disheveled. She looked over and saw two of her friends and a stranger. Brooke and Peyton squealed when they noticed who the girl with Nathan was. They walked over and gave her a hug.

Peyton gushed, "My gosh...Kim you look so amazing. Wow. New York's been so good to you."

"Thanks, but I don't live in New York. My parents live in New York. I live in Rhode Island."

Brooke shook her head. "Kimi, what you doing here in hot boy's bed?"

"Nathan called. He asked me to be here and considering that I hadn't seen you guys in a while I gladly obliged. So who is the hottie over by the door?"

Nathan frowned. "That's my brother, Lucas. Wait a minute...you think he's hot?"

Kimorah smiled. "Well he is related to you so I guess so. Don't take it personal Nathan."

Lucas looked over at Nathan. "Hey can we talk...alone. It's really important."

Nathan looked at the girls. "Do we have it right now, or can it wait?"

"It's really important. I don't think that it can wait." Lucas said looking over at Kimorah.

Kimorah looked back at Nathan. "It's okay. I've gotta go get freshened up. I'll bring you some stuff later. If you need anything just call. I'll see you in a about an hour." Kimorah kissed his forehead and headed out of the room with Brooke and Peyton right behind.