Thanks to BournePriceless54 who reviewed the last chapter. Like before, I own nothing except Benny and Katie.

Chapter 5 – Home time Shelley

Benny walked slowly to the hospital, her mind going over her conversation with Katie. Did she really just admit her feelings for Alex? She smiled to herself. She had finally got her biggest secret off her chest and she felt a lot better for it. Now all she had to do was make sure that Katie kept her word and didn't say anything to anyone. Before she realised it, she was walking through the hospital corridors towards Alex's room. She stopped outside his room thinking about what she had told Katie. She had told Katie that she didn't want Alex to know, but she knew that he would have to find out sometime. Should she tell him, or should she keep it to herself for a little bit longer? Making up her decision she opened the door and walked up to a sleeping Alex.

"Typical," she said to his still figure, "You're awake when Katie comes, but when I'm here you're fast asleep. I thought you wanted to talk to me." She said as she started to walk back towards the door. She had only made one small step when she felt a hand wrap around her wrist. She turned sharply to see Alex looking at her, his eyes telling her that he didn't want her to go.

"Awake now are you?" she asked sarcastically, a smile on her face. Alex scowled at her before pulling her towards him. She sat in the seat next to his bed and looked at Alex's hand, which was still wrapped around her wrist. As she looked at it, Alex released his grip on her wrist and grabbed her hand instead, slipping his fingers through hers. Benny couldn't help but blush slightly, a pinkish tinge appearing on her pale skin. After a few moments of silence Alex spoke.

"Sorry Benny, I wasn't really asleep. I was just resting my eyelids." He said, making Benny laugh, "And yeah, I do want to talk to you."

"What did you want to say?" Benny asked.

"I wanted to apologise for upsetting you earlier. I really didn't mean to. It was a stupid thing to say and I really didn't mean to make you upset." Benny looked Alex straight in the eye. She knew instantly that he was telling her the truth. The look in his eyes told her how sorry he really was.

"It's ok Alex. I know you didn't mean to upset me; I'm just an emotional wreck right now. I mean, you nearly died; I've hardly slept because I'm so scared that something is going to happen to you, Katie keeps bugging me about certain things, and Chris is just being Chris." She said, keeping her eyes on Alex.

"Benny, don't worry about me. I'm fine now. Nothing is going to happen. And just ignore Katie and Chris, you know what they're like. You won't have to put up with them much longer anyway." He said, squeezing her hand tightly.

"What do you mean?" Benny asked, a confused expression on her face.

"Well the doctor said I could go home tomorrow. If you want me home that is." Benny's whole face lit up in excitement. Alex was coming home.

"Of course you can come back, I've been so bored without you around." She said enthusiastically. Alex laughed at her enthusiasm.

"I'm glad I can come back, I can't wait to sleep in my own bed. Not being funny or nothing but this one's really uncomfortable." He said, pulling a funny face. Benny giggled. She had missed laughing around with Alex. The last few days had been full of sadness and negative emotions, it was good to finally laugh and experience happy emotions again. Benny stayed with Alex until later that evening when the doctor came in to sort out the arrangements for the following day. It was decided that Benny and Katie would pick Alex up first thing in the morning and that as long as there were no further problems, Alex could stay at home indefinitely. When the doctor had finished sorting out all the arrangements Benny decided to leave so that she could fill Katie in the plans.

"I'm going to go now Alex. I've got to tell Katie about you coming home."

"Ok, I'll see you tomorrow then." He said, a cheeky grin on his face. Benny nodded, returning his smile. She got up from her seat and was about to release his hand when he surprised her by bringing his lips to her hand and kissing it gently. Benny's heart skipped several beats and the colour flushed to her cheeks. Alex saw this and couldn't help but laugh.

"You look cute when you blush." He said. Benny glared at him playfully, releasing his hand.

"I'll see you tomorrow Alex." she said as she walked out of his room, a wide smile on her face. She quickly rushed back to the house and ran into the living room where Katie and Chris were sat on the sofa watching a film.

"Hi Benny, did you talk to Alex?" Katie asked. Benny nodded. "So what did you talk about?" Katie asked.

"Not much, he just apologised for earlier and then he made an announcement."

"What? What did he say?" Katie asked, clearly curious. Benny laughed at her friend.

"He said that he was in love with Angelina Love." She lied. Both Katie and Chris had identical masks of shock on their faces.

"He said what?" Chris asked. Katie shook her head.

"Benny there is no way that Alex is in love with Angelina. What did he really say?"

"Ok, ok, you got me. He's not in love with Angelina, Chris. Don't worry. He said that the doctor said that he can come home tomorrow." Benny said, smiling.

"What? That's great news. Let me guess, we're picking him up first thing tomorrow morning?" Katie guessed.

"Too right, I'm not spending any more time on my own with you two than I have to. I want Alex back here as soon as possible."

"I bet you do." Chris said, a knowing look in his eyes. Benny saw that look and turned to Katie.

"What did you say?" she asked, while glaring at her. Katie shook her head.

"I haven't told him anything. It's not my fault that it's blindingly obvious." Katie said. Chris came to his girlfriend's defence.

"Seriously, she hasn't told me anything Benny. I've known for some time that you've had feelings for him. The accident just made it even more obvious." He stated. Benny blushed. She hadn't known that it was that obvious. She thought that she had done well at hiding her feelings. Obviously not.

"Ok, changing the subject, I'm going up to bed. I can't wait until tomorrow and the sooner I go to sleep the sooner Alex comes home." She said goodnight to Katie and Chris and ran up the stairs to her bedroom before changing quickly and falling asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow.

The next day came around very quickly. Benny was the first one up and easily woke the others up as well. Katie and Chris both moaned at her enthusiasm. It was good that Alex was coming home but Benny waking them up at quarter past six in the morning wasn't a good thing. They sleepily got themselves ready and after much moaning and groaning Benny and Katie got in the car and drove to the hospital. Benny basically ran through the corridors towards Alex's room. When they got there Alex was waiting for them a big smile on his face. Both girls walked over to him and gave him a hug before they left the hospital and drove home. It didn't take long for Alex to get settled at home. As soon as he got in the door he headed straight for the kitchen. He hadn't enjoyed eating hospital food and wanted some 'real food' for a change. Benny followed him into the kitchen and shut the door behind her.

"Hungry are you?" she asked him, trying not to laugh as he ate the sandwich in only a couple of bites.

"Hell yeah. Seriously, I don't know how I managed to survive on that hospital food, it's horrible. Not being funny but I would rather eat Katie's cooking than have to eat hospital food again." Benny laughed at what Alex had said. Katie had a reputation for being a terrible cook. Everytime she attempted to cook something went wrong.

"That's all right then Alex. I'll let Katie cook tonight then." Benny joked. Alex's face dropped slightly.

"Benny that's not fair. I've just come out of hospital and you're going to make me eat Katie's cooking." He said, shooting a sad look at her. Benny couldn't help but laugh again. He looked so sweet when he looked at her like that.

"Relax Alex, I'm joking. I'm not going to make you eat Katie's cooking. I'll make something that I know you like. Ok?" she asked. When Benny said that she was going to cook, Alex's face immediately brightened and he smiled widely. He got up from his seat and sat on the kitchen counter next to Benny. He wrapped his arm around her shoulder tightly, ignoring the confused look that she was giving him.

"It's good to be home."

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Sorry it's short. So what do you think? I'm struggling with this story at the moment, as I can't think of any ideas for the next few chapters. If you have any ideas I would love to hear them. Please review and say what you think. Constructive criticism is always appreciated.

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