I just had to give you a new chapter. So prepare for a chapter I wrote in a rush; it's not edited either.
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Summer impatiently squeezed her hands together in her lap, looking out through the window and trying to suppress all the thoughts that were circulating in her head. She wasn't sure what she was feeling, so many things were blurring her mind.
"You okay, Summer?" Marissa asked where she sat next to her, in the driver's seat speeding towards the hospital. A concerned look covered her pretty face, causing Summer to immediately look back out through the window. She had had enough of pity, and this time it wasn't about her. Summer was okay; she would deal with it and be strong.
Silently uttering a 'yeah' to Marissa she concentrated on what her therapist always had told her. Be positive, focus on the good things even if it's hard to find. Do not let your thoughts or others bring you down. And don't isolate yourself, hide or run away from things. She would do it, this was a test for her and a chance to show and prove that she wasn't an impossible case. Seth had always believed in her, that she could be strong and she would now prove him right.
"We're there in a few minutes, don't worry."
"I know." Summer managed to give Marissa a small smile, showing her that everything was okay. Or at least it would be. She took a deep breath, closed her eyes and prayed; it had to be okay.
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Ryan rose from the pink sofa as soon as he spotted the two girls coming in their direction. His girlfriend had an arm around Summer, who looked very uncomfortable, and quickly met his gaze.
"We came as fast as we could." Marissa let go of Summer and gave Ryan a hug before turning to Sandy and Kirsten. "Any news?"
Summer sat down in a sofa and tried to ignore the terrible feeling she had in her stomach. This was so wrong. Seth's parents shook their heads and looked at each before Sandy spoke, "He'll be okay. But we'll know more when the doctor's finished with him."
Finished with him? What the hell was that supposed to mean? Before anyone could say more Summer stood up and quickly walked out of the room, not looking back. She needed some air.
He was going to be okay. After hearing those words a huge weight had been lifted from her shoulders. It was just now she realized how scared she'd been. Seth had been in an accident. A car had hit him when he was walking over the road. He could have died. She wasn't even sure how he was, if he would have any broken bones or if he was awake. All she knew was that he would be okay. But what did okay mean? Okay as he'll live or okay as in he'll get back to the same Seth he was a few hours ago?
Summer couldn't stop the thoughts coming; if he had died. Her whole world would break if he disappeared from her life. Seth was the only one she really trusted, the only one who could make her believe that she was a good person and that she was loveable. He loved her, he'd told her that. And she'd never believed in someone as much as in him.
"Summer? Are you alright?" She quickly turned around and was surprised to see Kirsten stand there. "Seth's gonna be just fine, you know."
Summer nodded, feeling awkward. It felt a little weird to be alone with his mother; Seth wasn't there and Marissa wasn't there. It was just Kirsten and she. "I know. I was just…scared."
"I was, too. I still am."
"Do you know, what injures he has?" Summer carefully asked, fumbling with her fingers.
The blonde shook her head. "Not yet. But the doctor should come tell us soon."
"Oh,"
"Why don't you and I go get some coffee for us all?"
"Sure."
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Seth smiled when they walked into the room. He was awake. And he looked the same. Almost anyway. A few bruises could be seen and he had his left arm in a cast.
"Hey, guys! Don't look so concerned. I'm perfectly fine." He smiled brightly and accepted the hug from his mother.
Everyone else gave him a hug until it was just Summer left. She carefully leaned down and hugged him. It felt so good to be near him again, to feel him. "I'm glad you're okay."
"Of course I'm okay. I wouldn't leave you that easily." Summer laughed and kissed his cheek. "And besides, this is a pretty good way to gather the whole family." He squeezed Summer's hand and gave her a smile. The whole family, Summer included. "By the way I love you all."
"Aww, sweetie." Kirsten went to hug him again, tears blurring her eyes. "We love you, too."
Summer smiled and let go of his hand. He really had an amazing family; they were all so nice to her. "Why don't we all have dinner at our place when you'll get out of here?" Sandy suggested. Ryan and Marissa seemed to agree and Seth looked at Summer, searching for her answer.
"Alright. That'd be great." She even surprised herself with those words and as she met Seth's eyes she saw that he was a bit surprised as well. He looked really happy though, holding her gaze for quite long.
"Good. Now I just have to figure something out as food."
"Maybe we should go talk to the doctor, Sandy," Kirsten said and motioned for her husband to follow her.
Ryan cleared his throat and also tried o excuse himself. Marissa jumped in. "We have to get you something from the gift shop." The four quickly exited the room, leaving Seth in his bed and a shy Summer at the end of it.
"Why are you way over there?" Seth asked laughing. "Come here."
Summer slowly walked around the bed, approaching his left side. She carefully took his hand and concentrated on the way his hand squeezed hers with her gaze. She wasn't quite sure of why she was so feeling so awkward, so shy. Seth usually made her relax after a few seconds and she seldom felt awkward around him nowadays.
She was hoping that he wouldn't notice but unfortunately he had. "Is something wrong?" Bringing her hand up to his face he gently kissed it, trying to get her to look at him.
"No," Summer softly said, desperately wanting to make everything normal.
"Summer, I can see that something is."
With a big sigh she carefully sat down on his bed, not too close to his body, and finally met his gaze. "I don't know."
He brought her closer, letting her rest against his chest. "Want to tell me?"
"Somehow I always make things about me, don't I?" she sadly laughed and laid her head down onto his comforting shoulder.
"I don't mind." Seth said causing a smile to spread on her face. "Now, what's wrong?"
"I guess…it might be a little about my father and a little about you," Summer unsurely started.
"Me? What about me?"
"Well, for start I've been really worried about you. You were literary hit by a car!" Seth smiled but let her continue, caressing her arm to support her. "I'm so relieved that you're okay. I wouldn't know what to do without you. I was so scared that you wouldn't be okay."
"I'm gonna be just fine, Summer." Seth brought her even closer, hugging her to his body as good as he could with the injured arm.
"I know."
A moment of silence fallowed, Seth planting a few kisses on top of her head while stroking her arm reassuringly. After a while he said, "What's the other thing?"
"Um, I don't know if I should tell you."
"Why not?" he laughed.
Summer uncomfortably laughed. "Um, because."
"Just because?"
"Yes. Because."
He gave up, hating the fact that she didn't tell him but not enough to make her to. "Alright, I won't force you to tell me."
"Thanks."
"Now, about your father."
"I don't want to think about him." Summer quickly said, before he could say anything. "Please?"
"You're not very talkative today, alright. I'll leave you alone. But just because I am in the hospital and I like you so much."
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Later that day after dinner Summer was making things comfortable for Seth in his parents' couch. He had just a few minutes ago, when she asked, admitted that his arm hurt a little. And that was reason enough for Summer to tuck him down in the sofa and make him hot chocolate. "Are you comfortable? Maybe another blanket?"
Seth shook his head and grinned. "I'm feeling like a princess."
Summer laughed. "Okay." She kissed him on the lips, smiling down at him while holding his cheek. "Be right back."
Seth smirked and moved the blanket a little, for Summer had tucked him in so well that every inch of his body – except from his face – was covered with the warm blanket. He really liked the fact that Summer was so affectionate and all but seeing her in the hospital, close to tears as she'd worried so much made him wonder what was wrong. And what were the things she didn't want to tell him?
Seth knew that he didn't have to know everything about her; she should be able to have her secrets. Though she had said that it was about him which definitely made him curious. Why couldn't she just tell him? He would have to talk to her when they got home, or the next day. Not only about her 'secret' but also about her father. He knew that it was painful for her but she had to deal with it, whether she wanted to or not. And he would help her with that.
"What are you thinking about? You look all serious." Summer had come back into the room.
"You're back! Come here." He sat up but only got halfway as she quickly came to his side, mad that he had ruined the blanket.
"You are not allowed to move, Cohen. You've just been hit by a car!"
"So you keep telling me, my love." Seth said and kissed the side of her face, bringing her with him back into the cushions.
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