Kates POV
When I fell asleep for about six hours, I really missed my bed. During my dream I dreamt that I was with my family. We were gathered around a table at what looked like a BBQ we were having outside. My dad was always great when it came to cooking on the grill. I was so happy to be alive with my family. It was all smiles and laughter. It consisted of Me, mom, dad, Lilly, Humphrey, and… Rick? I woke up after the realization. I checked the time to see it was 4:32. Still had a bit of daylight ahead of me. I felt so comfy in my warm bed. My soft memory foam mattress was absolutely no competition for the hard hospital slab that they called a bed. I felt so refreshed and soothed. Couldn't help but feel like something was missing though. I sat up and realized I had a headache. Most likely from not eating anything. Slowly I bent down and grabbed my crutches and stood up as best as I could. My side was really hurting, I'll have to see where mom was keeping the meds.
I stepped out into the hall and hopped downstairs. Once I was down there I saw my mom cooking something. It smelled great.
"What ya cooking?" I asked. She turned and smiled as I sat at the table.
"Some soup for you," she said. I nodded even though she couldn't see it.
"Sorry I fell asleep," I said.
"No, I completely understand, you must have been exhausted from being there for so long," she said.
"Yeah. Once I hit the bed I was out cold" I added, looking around the room. It was quiet.
"Where's Lilly?" I asked knowing dad was at work.
"With Humphrey," she said.
"Oh" I responded. Mom put some soup in a bowl before walking it over to me.
"You know Humphrey said to let you know he offered to get you out of the house if you're up for it" she said, placing the bowl in front of me.
"Thanks… i would say yes but it seems like they already left" i said after thanking her for the soup.
"They said to let them know and they would come back" mom told me. The offer sounded great. It felt like forever since I actually moved around and now that I've taken yet another nap I feel more restless than ever.
"That would be great," I said.
"Okay i'll let them know" mom said pulling out her phone. "Oh before i forget" she stood up and walked to the counter and grabbed a pill, she then placed it in front of me.
"Thanks" I smiled.
Ricks POV
When I got home I took a three hour nap on the couch. I didn't remember any of my dreams when I woke up. I made sure to fall asleep on the couch rather than my bed to make sure I didn't sleep for too long. Once I was up I made my way to Angel's room. I knocked on the door before she told me to come in.
"Well look who finally came home" Angel said as I stepped in.
"Sorry," I said, leaning on the door frame.
"I was gonna take a quick shower and head out, you want to come with?" I asked.
"Out to do what?" she asked me.
"Food," I said. It's not what I wanted to do but I knew it would get Angel out of the house.
"Yes. I would love to get food with you" Angel said.
"Alright but I gotta clean my car first and then we'll do that" I said.
"Whatever" she said as I went to go shower. I swear Angel is 15 but sometimes she acts like she's 5. I love Her for it. She's only three years younger than me but it's like she is ten years younger. I find it cute. Once I was showered and was ready I stepped out of my room and was greeted by a hug from Angel.
"Woah what's this?" I asked.
"I just missed you," she said. I patted her before walking out to the truck. When she opened the door she saw the dried blood from days ago. "Ew what the fuck?" she said.
"Like I said. I'm cleaning this first, wipes aint doin the trick" i explained as i hopped in. Agnel sat in the back so she didn't have to sit on the blood stains. I on the other hand had no choice. "Let's go," I said, starting the truck.
Kates POV
When Humphrey pulled up to the house I saw Lilly step out of the car to come and get me. I was still at the table though so I stood up and called out to mom.
"Alright mom, I'm leaving" I said.
"Okay be careful" she said. I opened the door to meet Lilly.
"Hey" she said.
"Hey. thanks for taking me out" i said.
"Don't thank me. It was Humphreys idea" she said walking back over to the car. I slowly made my way over down the driveway. Fuck i hate these crutches. Lilly opened the door for me and I squeezed inside.
"Hey Humphrey" I said, placing the crutches on the empty seat next to me.
"Good to see ya Kate" he told me as Lilly got back in the front passenger seat.
"So where to?" Lilly asked.
"Dunno, didn't think this far ahead" Humphrey admitted.
"Mall?" I asked.
"Think you can manage?" Lilly asked.
"I'll make it work" I said as Humphrey backed out of the driveway. As we were driving Lilly continued the music they were playing. I didn't care though. I just wanted to be out. I put the window down and enjoyed the outside air.
Ricks POV
I walked out of the car shop and saw Angel leaning on my truck waiting for me.
"Kit-kat?" I asked holding one out to Her. I'd bought it for her to hold her over as I cleaned the truck.
"Thanks" she said, accepting the candy bar. I got to cleaning and I must say, this was working way better than the wipes. I just had to scrub hard because of how dry everything was.
"So what did you and Kate do?" Angel asked, glancing over at me
"Spongebob," I said , earning a laugh from my sister.
"Really?" she asked.
"We needed something to watch in the morning," I defended. Wind blew creating a cold chill. I noticed my sister crossed her arms for warmth. "Maybe you should zip up that jacket," I told her.
"No. I like it like this" she said. I sighed before lifting up the brush to see the progress I was making. Almost done with this side. "So is that all you did?" Angel asked me.
"Do you want the actual answer or the answer you're looking for?" I asked her.
"What do you think?" she asked.
"We had sex" I told her.
"Okay, is that the actual answer of the one you think I want to hear?" she asked me.
"What do you think?" I said back smartly. She hit my arm playfully as I continued to scrub. "No but… I took care of her, got her what she needed, and kept her company," I explained.
"How sweet," Angel said sarcastically. I lifted the brush and saw that the driver's side looked as good as new. I walked over to the passenger side, keeping the driver's side door open so it could dry. I opened the door and got to work. There was way more over here.
"Start thinking about what you want to eat," I told Angel.
Kates POV
We pulled up to the mall and I got out.
"Remember to take it easy, and let us know if you need a break" Lilly said.
"Sounds good" I said as I shut the door. I was slow but Lilly and Humphrey stayed by me the whole time. I was so glad to have friends like them. As we walked Humphrey attempted to start a conversation.
"So Kate… I heard a rumor that Rick spoon fed you some soup?" he said, making me feel embarrassed. Lilly giggled. Well I know where he heard it from at least.
"Yes Humphrey, Rick spoon fed me because i was too weak to do it myself" i said hopping along down the mall in search of a store.
"Cute isn't it?" Lilly asked. I blushed.
"Aww She's blushing" Humphrey pointed out.
"Nuh-uh" I said childishly.
"It's fine. You should ask him out if you like him. I bet he likes you" Humphrey told me.
"We're friends," I said.
"Hmm i don't know too many friends who spoon feed each other" Lilly responded. Before I could say anything she saw a display in the window that made her stop.
"Oh look at how cute this is," she said before running in. Humphrey stood by me as we followed after her.
Ricks POV
After I was all done with the cleaning I told Angel. She stopped playing whatever on her phone and jogged to the truck and hopped in.
"It's still a little wet," she said.
"It'll dry, it's soap" I said, pulling out. When I got on the highway I asked Angel where she wanted to eat.
"Burger shack?" she asked.
"If that's what you want" I said, pulling into the shopping center. When we got to the restaurant we stepped out and grabbed a table. It was so warm there thank god. The server asked us what we wanted. I ordered a burger and soda, while Angel ordered a burger and a shake.
"I'll put those right in for you" she said walking away.
"So what did you two talk about?" Angel asked me.
"Why won't you stop thinking about it?" I asked.
"Because this means alot to you, and if it means alot to you, it means alot to me," Angel explained.
"Well if you must know it was mostly silent, just me taking care of her" I said.
"Did you enjoy it?" Angel asked.
"Enjoy what?" I asked back.
"Taking care of her," Angel said.
"Yes. I really enjoyed it. I wish I could do it every day," I admitted.
"Maybe you can," she said.
"I wish that were true" I said as I took my jacket off. I hung it around the back of the chair and turned back to Angel. "Hey. after i left… How did you get home?" I asked.
"You mean after school? Well at first i was mad but then after i heard what happened i called mom and she came and got me. She had to leave work and I would have asked Lilly but they were already gone" Angel explained.
"Sorry about that" i apologized.
"Wouldn't expect you to wait for me, you did what you had to" Angel said. She then pulled out her phone and checked the time. "Have you got her number yet?" Angel asked.
"Who? Kates?" I questioned.
"Yes, Kates" she said. I hadn't even thought of that.
"Got her gamertag," I said. Angel laughed.
"Of course you did. You don't even play games like that'' I laughed at my own stupidity.
"Well I don't think I'd have the stomach to ask her anyway," I said.
"Next time you see her, ask her for your number or I'll do it for you" she said.
"Please dont" i told her.
"I'm only doing it for you big bro" she told me. I thought about it. Would it really be that hard? I don't see her turning me down.
"Fine," I said. Angel smiled
"you have a couple days anyway" she said. I gave Angel a confused look. "It's Friday," she said. Wow, was the week really over already? So much has happened. I guess it's good though. It means Kate can rest more before heading back to school.
"So much has happened this week," I told Angel.
"For you. I bet it has, and I have a feeling that a lot more is gonna happen, better things" Angel explained. I just stared at her. I think I know what she was implying. "I just got a feeling," she said, smiling.
"I hope you're right," I said. I haven't really thought about the future of Me and Kate's friendship. After what happened I'm sure she'll want to be around me alot more than before. I'm not complaining, I'm just nervous. Eventually our food came out and I did something I hadn't done in the past two days. Eat.
Kates POV
When we got home I was exhausted from carrying myself.
"Thank you so much guys for getting me out," I said.
"Anytime" Humphrey said before kissing Lilly goodbye. We walked up to the front door. It was so cold out. I waited for Lilly to open the door and stared into the half empty driveway.
"Shit" I said.
"What?" Lilly asked, turning to me.
"My car… it's still at the school" i said worried.
"We can get it tomorrow," Lilly said as she opened the door. The warmth of the inside hit me. It felt so good. Lilly let me go in first and then followed behind me shutting the door.
"You guys have fun?" mom asked.
"Yep," Lilly said, walking to the living room.
"Hey mom?" I called.
"Yes?" she answered.
"I just realized my car is still at the school, me and Lilly are gonna go get it tomorrow" I said.
"You can't drive it," she said.
"I know, we have to figure something out," I said.
"Well i work tomorrow, what if Humphrey drives you there and Rick takes it back?" mom suggested.
"Hm… good idea" I admitted.
"I'll text him," she said, pulling out her phone. I then realized two things. One, I didn't have Rick's number. And two, I didn't have my phone. With everything that happened I hadn't even thought about it. I hopped to the living room and plopped down on the couch next to Lilly before sighing loudly.
"It's not like you can drive anyway," Lilly said. My ears perked up.
"What? No. it's not that," I said.
"What is it?" she asked me. I sighed again.
"I lost my fucking phone" i told her.
