Okies, sorry it took ages for me to update again, and no I haven't completely neglected this story. In fact I've finished it. (I'm so proud of myself for completing my first story ever, I didn't think I'd ever do it!) However, some chapters need a bit of editing and proof reading (something which I don't usually do but will because last chapter is short)

But I was busy with lots of homework (essays and revision. Zzzz )

And also I was busy making a video thingy. All will be revealed soon ;)

OH yeah and btw Happy One Day Late Valentine's Day!

Hope you had an epic time :D

Hope you like this chapter.

P.s. I changed some of this chapter, so it fits in with the 'surprise'

So those of you who have already read this chapter, don't worry you haven't missed much. I just made it so that she NEARLY got raped. Key word: nearly

Chapter 26 – Dead Of Summer

There was a bright light at the end. I tried to move closer, but every time I did, the light seemed to move further and further away, like it didn't want me there. I ran and ran, even when my legs felt like they were going to snap. And then the room went completely dark.

I woke up to a bright white light. I squinted and looked around. I was in hospital. A proper hospital, not the one at Bloor's. I looked towards the chair next to the hospital bed. Mum was sitting on it. She was asleep. I peered through the window in front of me. I saw Manfred, Olivia, Amie and some other friends in the waiting room. Manfred was talking to Amie. It looked like he was reassuring her, whilst the others talked quietly amongst themselves. They were all looking very concerned. I smiled, and then remembered the reason I was in hospital in the first place. The terrible event that occurred. I turned my attention back to my mother, who was just waking up. She took one look at me and gave me a warm smile. The ones you get only get from your mother. The ones that make you feel safe and reassured.

"Hey hun." She greeted me, "How you holding up?"

"I'm…coping." I said, not wanting to complain about the throbbing pain in my back.

"When did you wake up?" She asked, taking my hand in hers and squeezing it.

"Umm…Just now." I said, eyeing the doctor who had just walked in through the door.

"Ah, you're awake." He said, giving me an encouraging smile. I didn't recognise him at first. He had stubble on his chin and big, blue eyes, with a mop of dark brown hair. He looked fairly young, at least in his early 20's. Suddenly it came to me. It was Dr. Dre, my normal doctor. I hadn't seen him in a while, and I had hit my head pretty hard, judging by the throbbing ache in my head, so it was understandable why I wouldn't recognise him instantly, but it didn't explain why I could still replay memories from earlier, with Dallas and Manfred, in my head. He was also my dad's friend, and after dad left, he didn't come around much. I didn't see him very much, apart from the odd trips to the hospital.

"Do you recognise me?" He asked, shining a light in my eyes to check that everything was okay.

"Yeah, Dr. Dre right?"

He gasped, in a shocked way, which told me he was joking. He pretended to look offended.

"It's Asher, remember?" He laughed, as I blushed, remembering all the memories.

"Oh yeah, I remember now, sorry." I said, grinning.

"Summer, do you remember anything that happened earlier?" He asked, his tone turning slightly serious, trying to maintain that friendly atmosphere.

I looked away for a bit, feeling uncomfortable.

"I remember everything."

I felt my mother's hand squeeze mine gently. I looked out the window, to the waiting room, and saw Olivia staring directly at me, on the edge of her seat, as if she were about to jump of it any minute now. She was grinning like a Cheshire cat, which really creeped me out.

Once Asher was done with checking everything was all right, mum headed out to grab some drinks, and Olivia and Charlie came in. Olivia was thrilled to see me; she practically jumped on me, and Charlie opted for a simple hug. Next Claudia and Amie came in, and Amie plopped herself beside me in the bed. Claudia was very supportive and nice. I assumed everybody knew exactly what had happened, which I had dreaded. However, I decided not to say anything, just so it doesn't go awkward. Mum came back, with a jug full of water.

"Listen honey, I've got work now and drop Amie back at school, but if you want me stay, just say."

"No, it's okay."

"Are you sure?"

"Mum, go, I'll be fine." I said shooing her out the door. I watched as Amie and Mum walked out of sight reluctantly, before resting my head back on the pillow and closing my eyes.

I could distantly hear the sound of footsteps coming closer and closer and then they stopped.

"Summer?" A low voice called out softly. I opened my eyes, and rested my gaze on my boyfriend. Well, ex boyfriend now technically.

"Hey." He said, sitting on the chair beside me. I gave him a weak smile.

"How are you?" He asked, reaching for my hand, then pausing and pulling away to my disappointment.

"I'm okay."

A long silence passed by, as we both tried to look anywhere but at each other.

"Do you still remember what happened?" He finally asked.

"Yeah." I replied, "I just wish I never trusted him." I said, finally breaking down into tears.

"Hey, shhh." He whispered, joining me on the bed and hugging me. He kissed my forehead, as I cried into his shirt.

I wiped away my tears, and peered up at him curiously.

"I told them that he kidnapped you and tried to murder you." He explained.

"I'm scared?" I whispered.

"Andrew, or should I say Dallas, is gone now, he can't hurt you." He comforted

"He nearly raped me."

"Nearly. I wouldn't let anything happen to you."

He smiled at me, encouragingly.

"What if he comes back?" I asked.

"He won't, I'll make sure of that."

"But how do you know? I mean, he managed to get himself out of his grave, when everyone thought only I could, so what's stopping him from resurrecting as well?"

"Well, you've got me, haven't you. And I won't let anything bad happen to you." He slipped his arm around my shoulders, "And by the way, I love you too."

I smiled and kissed him.

Okay, so what did you think? Please review and tell me what ya think, it would mean the world to me.

And okay I'm sorry about the whole Dr. Dre thingy, I just reeeeeeeeeeally couldn't resist. I was listening to Hologram – Chris Brown & Dr. Dre anyway soo I just used Dr. Dre cuz I couldn't think of anything else.

Shout out to anyone else who absolutely loooves this song :D xxx

So yeah, pleeeeease revieew :D xxxxxxx