Familiar

Freddie was still sitting on the floor. He hadn't moved in two days. He knew he should be sore, but he couldn't feel anything. The only pain he had now was the one in his chest. He stopped crying nearly two days ago. He couldn't cry anymore. Now he sat in silence. The Darkness was still there, threatening to take him any minute.

I wish it would he thought to himself. The darkness would laugh at this. So he was still sat where he had fallen. Staring at the spot where he had last seen Sam, praying she was alright. The last two days had been the saddest of his life. He had never known such grief. He had heard his mother's voice shortly after Sam had disappeared. He knew he was hurting her but he still would not allow himself to wake up.

He would not live without her. No one could make him.

Sam was now two feet from Freddie. He looked like he was sleeping. His face was calm and his body was relaxed. She wanted with everything in her to hold him but she couldn't. So she sat there. And watched him breathe. She didn't know how long she sat there. She could think about nothing else when Freddie was in a room with her. Even when he was out of it, like now. She put her hand on the bed next to his, not touching it.

Outside Mel, Sara and Carly waited. The clock now said 12.45 and Mrs. Benson would be on her way back by now. Sam had been in there over a half an hour. Twice Sara went to the door but Mel stopped her. They didn't know what was happening inside but they knew it was good for Sam. And Freddie. Then Mel's phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Hey you need to get out of there quick. I went to the bathroom and when I came bak Mrs. Benson's car was there and I don't know how long...."

"Got it Spencer" She closed the phone. She turned to tell the others.

"Mrs. Benson's on her wa..." She stopped. About 5 feet from them stood an angry Mrs Benson.

"What are you all doing here?" she asked. They looked at each other confused as to what to say.

Sam was now standing. Her ankle didn't hurt anymore. She was staring at Freddie's face. She thought he looked so cute. She lifted her hand and touched his hair.

Freddie jerk as he felt something brush through his hair.

Sam ran her hand from his hair to his cheek, rubbing them with her thumb.

Freddie could feel this. He put his hand to where the fire sensation was happening on his cheek. He stood. Looking around.

Sam had heard Mrs. Benson arrive outside the door. She knew this was her last time. Taking his hand in her free one.

Freddie could feel this. The fire sensation that was still in his cheek was now in his hand.

Sam leaned to Freddie as the door behind her flew open. There stood an angry Mrs. Benson. "Get away from my son!"

Sam ignored her. Turning back to Freddie she leaned to his ear and whispered.

I love you Fredward Benson.

Freddie heard it. Those five words were like a breath after holding yours for 10minutes. The voice he also knew, and loved. Now he wanted to wake up. She's alive. He thought to himself. She's ok.

Suddenly the fire in his hand and cheek spread, and was now on his lips. It was magic. He had never felt better than he did right then. Everything from the last two days was forgotten. The darkness lightened and he knew he was waking up. And all too soon the kiss ended. And the magic left with it.

"Now get out..." was the next thing he heard. He waited. "Fine." The warm feeling has leaving his hand. He held it and heard a gasp.

Sam had just pulled away from Freddie and his mother was on them. "I warned you. I told you to stay away... Now get out!"

Sam gave Freddie one more look before replying a simple "Fine" She had gone to remove her hand from Freddie's when she felt something. A slight squeeze. She gasped. Turning back to him she waited. "Freddie?"

Again her hand was squeezed. Mrs. Benson stood at the foot of her son's bed. "He squeezed my hand" She whispered in shock. Mel, Carly, Sara and Spencer were now outside the door.

"Freddie, sweetie?...can you hear me?" Mrs. Benson asked running to the other side of the bed. They waited but Freddie didn't move. "Are you sure he..." Mrs Benson started to ask Sam.

"Yes, yes I felt it he squeezed my hand, and now again." She was now leaning over him again. "Freddie, it's Sam. Can you hear me?"

Freddie couldn't believe it. She's ok! He opened his eyes slightly. "Hey Sam!" he whispered. He hadn't time to say anything else. Sam was on him giving him, kissing him. He kissed back until Sam pulled away.

"Oh Freddie...I'm sorry...I..." He raised a hand to her face. "It's ok! I'm here" He kissed her once quickly before she smiled and pulled away not letting go of his hand. Freddie turned to his mother.

"Hi mom" She smiled and bent over to hug him, crying. She held him for a couple of minutes until Freddie said "Mom...losing...can't breathe..." Apologising she let him go. The others had made their way into the room. They exchanged hello's and how are yous. Spencer went to get a doctor.

"Well look who's awake!" Said Dr. Stevens as he entered. Freddie simply smiled, his hand still in Sam's. "Can you guys just give me a minute while I check Freddie" They nodded and went to leave. Freddie pulled Sam back giving her a kiss before he left.

"You have alot of friends who were worried about you...and one very important one I see..." she said as Sam closed the door. Freddie smiled "Yea she's special." He said.

Outside Mrs. Benson turned to Sam. "Can we talk?" Sam nodded and they made their way to the end of the corridor. Sam stopped and waited, worried that Mrs. Benson would ban her from seeing Freddie. She was shocked however when Mrs. Benson hugged her.

"Thank you! Samantha I'm sorry for the things I said...I know this wasn't your fault..."Sam stopped her.

"No it is. And I want to make it u to Freddie...to show him how much I love him...and I do Love him!" she stated.

"I know! He loves you too. I can tell. Samantha I am truly sorry for what I did to you. Can you forgive me?" Sam smiled and nodded and they headed back to the group.

A/n: I decided to make Mrs. Benson like Sam before I got anymore comments about how mean she is. Any way I think there will be one more chapter but as you may see I've left something out! Lauren's revenge. I'm thinking of a sequel but I need help. What could Lauren do? Review and reply please xxxx