Evan wasn't sure how long he had been lying down, but he was pretty sure that he had fallen asleep in the nurse's office. He lifted his head as best he could, and once the familiar surroundings came into focus, he could see that he wasn't alone. Sitting in a chair next to the small bed, was Connor, who was busy swinging his feet back and forth, his own feet not quite touching the floor.

"How long have I been asleep?" Evan mumbled

"I dunno, I can't tell time yet." Connor replied with a half smile

Evan rewarded him with his own half smile, and laid his head back down on the bed.

"But I'll tell your mom that you're awake now. Don't worry, I won't tell anyone that she's your mom."

Evan watched as Connor hopped down from his own chair, and in minutes, returned with the nurse who took a seat in the chair that had just been occupied by Connor.

"Are you okay sweetheart. Connor told me everything that happened."

"My heard hurts. " Evan moaned

"I'm sure it does honey. But I'm so proud of you for sticking up for Connor. That was sure acting like a good friend today."

"But I didn't do anything. That boy, he still pushed me down, and hurt me!"

Evan could feel the tears threating to fall again, and as soon as he could feel the familiar touch of his Mom's hand on top of his own, the tears escaped from his eyes, whether he liked it or not.

"But you were a good friend, and that's the most important thing. You lay here, and I'm going to get someone to bring your things to my office. You don't need to go back to class today."

"I can get his stuff!" Connor offered

Mrs. Hansen gave Connor a pat on his back.

"Thank you Connor. That would be so nice of you. Let's give you your medicine while you're here anyway."

Evan could see Connor's cheeks redden at the mention of any medicine, and he sat up in bed, much to the protest of the pounding currently going on in his head. He watched silently, as his Mom, pulled a bottle down from the cabinet, that looked strangely just like his own, and pass Connor a white pill and his own paper cup of water.

"Thanks." Connor mumbled quietly

Before Evan could stop it, he sneezed, causing Connor's eyes to snap back toward where he was laying on the bed. Connor's eyes narrowed into two angry slits, and before he said anything else, he was gone, back to their classroom. Once he was gone, Evan spoke up again.

"Mom, what was that about?"

"That was nothing for you to worry about. Now lie down Evan."

Evan did as he was told, and laid his head back down on the pillow. But if there was one thing that Evan Hansen was good at, it was worrying, and right now, even though it hurt his head, he was going to worry.

Evan must have fallen asleep again, because the sound of the school bell ringing, caused his eyes to shoot open and surprise him so much, that he thought he would fall off the bed. He sat up, his head still aching, and rubbed his eyes, causing the room to come into focus once again. He could hear his mother typing something on the computer, but suddenly he heard another sound, a small gentle knock on the door.

"Come in."

The door to the nurse's office opened slightly, and Evan suddenly saw a mess of dark hair peer around the corner.

"I brought Evan his stuff back. Sorry it took so long. Mrs. Phillip's wouldn't let me leave class again."

Mrs. Hansen stood from her computer chair, and walked closer to Connor.

"Thank you Connor. I appreciate you bringing it back. You can take it back to him, Evan is still lying down. And thank you for taking such good care of him. It is nice to see Evan make such a good friend like you."

Evan couldn't see the look on Connor's face, but he could see the boy walk further into the nurse's office closer to him. Once he was next to the bed again, Connor sat down in the chair, much to Evan's surprise, and dropped his backpack on the floor.

"Here's your stuff."

"Thank you Connor."

"How are you feeling?" Connor asked, his eyes looking downward

"My head hurts, but I'm okay. I'm sorry that happened to you today."

Connor's shoulder rose in a small shrug.

"It's nothing new. It happens at every school I go to. I didn't think this school was going to be any different."

The two boys were silent again, neither of them sure what to say.

"Thanks for sticking up for me." Connor mumbled

This time it was Evan's turn to shrug.

"Sure. Any time. Of course. " He said with a small smile

"Would Connor Murphy please report to the office? Your sister is waiting to pick you up."

Connor's small feet hit the floor, as he slid down from his chair, and adjusted the backpack that sat on his shoulders.

"See you tomorrow Evan."

"See you tomorrow Connor."

"Thanks for being my friend."

Connor raised his eyes finally, and offered Evan his own sideways smile. This caused Evan to smile his own happy, crooked smile.

"Any time."

*Thank you SO very much for taking the time to read my story. I really appreciate it, and hoped that you enjoyed each chapter*