Chapter 4 "Almost There"

After camping out in the Pickford Hospital for three days, both Phil and Keely were excited about going home. It was their last night of sleeping on uncomfortable beds and couches but it was their last night alone together too. Keely was finally recovered from the crash. She could walk without any help, her bruises were fading from purple to greenish-beige and her natural glow had returned… along with her sense of humor. Phil and Keely would constantly play tricks on each other whenever there was nothing on TV. When Phil read his book on the window seat Keely came and laid her head on his shoulder while her read to her. They would plan the outfit she would wear for the first day of school with the clothes she bought three days ago. And since she felt a lot better and she hated the stupid bed she had to sleep on she decided to ask Phil if he minded sharing the couch.

"Hey Phil," Keely purred trying to sound as cute as she possibly could. She really wanted to sleep on that couch… that bed was killing her back.

"Yea?" Phil said looking up from a random magazine.

"Do you mind sharing the couch? That bed and my back aren't exactly working well together." Keely widened her eyes and made a puppy face.

"I guess…" Phil said sarcastically.

It was starting to get dark and Keely were beginning to get drowsy. Keely grabbed a pillow and a blanket and stretched out on the couch next to Phil. He adjusted his pillow and grabbed another blanket and closed the magazine.

"Night Keel." Phil said looking over at her.

"Night Phil." Keely said as she turned over to face him. They both sat up still looking at each other. Phil leaned into Keely and gave her a quick kiss on the lips. Phil laid back down still facing Keely. She leaned in again. Keely's heart sped up when their lips touched again, only longer this time. Phil grabbed her waist and Keely put her arms around the back of his neck. She slid them up until she could feel the think hair on the back of his head.

Keely was the first to pull away needing air. She laid back down, touching her forehead with Phil's. Looking into his eyes. She finally felt ok about being at the hospital. She didn't know if it was the fact that she could drive home tomorrow or that she had finally found comfort in some one. She kissed his lips again then intertwined her fingers with Phil's. She closed her eyes and finally drifted off to sleep knowing everything would be okay.

Keely woke up at three in the morning. Her throat was dry and crackly. She needed water… now. She let go of Phil's fingers and went to the water fountain outside of the room. When she came back the couch was empty…

"Boo!" Phil jumped from behind the door and scared Keely have to death. Keely slapped his arm and went back to bed. Phil followed her and laid back in his spot.

"Really funny Phil." Keely said sarcastically. Phil could see a playful smile build on her lips. Her eyes twinkled and hey eyebrows were raise giving him a cocky but playful look. She slapped his arm and closed her eyes again laying her head on the pillow. She opened them just long enough to pull her blanket back up to her chest and began to fall asleep. She felt an arm around her waist pulling her closer to Phil She opened her eyes and she was face to face with him. One arm was around her waist and the other was brushing the hair out of her face. Sleep was beginning to overwhelm them. Their eyelids began to fall against their will. Keely grabbed his hand in the last seconds over her awareness he pulled her closer toward him Finally darkness took over them. Sleep came again.

Keely's eyes flickered open. Phil was still asleep beside her. His hand was still on hers and his hand remained around her waist. She shook Phil gently waking him up.

"Keel… you ok?" Phil said. He blinked his eyes to clear his vision.

"Yea… get changed I'm going home!" Keely said pulling him up without any effort. She pushed him over to were his bag was. He grabbed a t-shirt and jeans. She shoved him into the bathroom and grabbed an outfit for herself.

She quickly changed before Phil came back out. She brushed her hair and put the finishing touches on her outfit just as Phil walked out.

"Well don't you look cute for a girl just getting done spending three nights in a hospital." Phil smiled and fixed his hair back to its usual do. They packed their things back into their bags and made their way to the door. Phil pushed the door open and waited for Keely to pass before exiting. They went to the secretary and checked out of the hospital. Phil covered Keely's eyes and led her into the parking lot.

"Hey no peeking!" Phil said making sure she couldn't see her surprise

"Ok… but are we close?" Keely asked the anticipation was building with every step she took.

"We're here." Phil said removing his hands from over her eyes. There was her car. Back to normal like nothing had ever happened to it.

"Oh my God… Phil… how did you get my car like this again?" Keely turned around to face Phil. He pulled out the Wizard and shrugged.

"Thank you Phil!" Keely ran over to him and hugged him. He was so blown away by the sudden force. She kept him close and was unable to let go. Keely finally pulled back to make sure this wasn't a dream. She turned around to thank him again. He was holding her keys in his outstretched hand. She grabbed the keys and popped the trunk throwing everything inside. She slammed it down and ran to the driver's seat. Phil was waiting for her in the passenger seat. She started the car and drove Phil home.

"Thanks again Phil. You're the best." Keely said, tears beginning to form in her eyes.

"We have something else for you Keel." Phil said. He grabbed her hand and pulled her to the garage.

"Welcome Hoooome!" everyone shouted in unison. Keely's jaw dropped. Silver confetti fell on Phil and Keely making the garage look like it was full of falling stars. Keely couldn't hold her tears in anymore. They began to fall leaving crooked streaks on her cheeks. Phil wiped them off with his thumb and walked her towards Via.

"Via did you do this?" Keely asked controlling her tears better than before.

"Yes. Phil helped too." Via confessed. They linked arms and went to greet the other guest leaving Phil and Owen to entertain themselves. Phil scooped punch into a plastic cup and watches Keely hug different people for telling her how great she looked… even if she had a greenish-beige bruise on her forehead. After making a few laps the girls return to find Owen and Phil talking about how uncomfortable the couches were in hospitals…

"Having fun you two?" Via said looking from Owen to Phil and back again.

"Uh huh" Owen said raising the punch in his hand. Phil nodded in agreement. A slow song began to play and Keely grabbed Phil and dragged him onto the dance floor. Phil put his hands on Keely's waist, Keely put hers around his neck. Keely looked over and saw Via trying her hardest to slow dance with Owen but seeing as he's much taller than her it was a bit of a challenge. Via finally gave up and sat next to Owen by the speakers.

"Thank you Phil…" Keely said glancing over at Via. "And Via…" She giggles and hugged him and made her way out to her car to drive home.

"Bye Keely. Have a safe drive ok?" Phil smiled but he sounded a bit concerned.

"I will." Keely waved and drove off. She needed to sleep in her bed. She couldn't stand being away from it anymore.

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