A.N. Hey guys hope you really like this chapter and you have to go and read sevenofdiamonds7's story 'Embracing Ash' because it is my favourite story on here! Also some people have said why Xav didn't just heal him and that's because he couldn't with all the juniors watching them. Love you!

Robyn x

I stared across at Zed who lay in his hospital bed. I couldn't stop beating myself up about this. It was all my fault. Every bit of it. There was a slow moan and a grunt from the bed and Zed as he tried to move.

'Zed!' I almost squealed in delight but then he turned to me. His eyes were filled with hatred.

'Get out. Get out!' he shouted at me and my eyes started swimming with tears as I ran from the room. I weaved the hospital corridors that all looked clinical and white just like the last until I ran into a brick wall. Or straight into Jake.

'Angel?! What's wrong?' he asked concerned pulling me in for a hug

'It's Zed. He…he… he hates… me.' I struggled out between heart wrenching sobs

'Aww, Angel.' He cooed kissed me gently on each eyelid 'Don't cry. He'll come round; remember all the times he's said it to me.'

'Can we just go home and get him a change of clothes?' I whispered looking up into his eyes emerald green eyes contrasting to his hair which had been styled to stick up at the front.

'Sure I'll tell your family and get the car.' Jake nodded before turning on his heel and heading towards the waiting room. I crept back to Zed's room to where he was sound asleep again. Determined to not to wake him up I quietly grabbed my coat and keys and left, leaving everything else there. I met Jake by his car and got in. We drove into the night heading for home. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

We climbed out back at my house as I ran up the steps and unlocked the door. An eerie silence filled the house as I plodded quickly up the stairs into Zed's room. I threw a load of clothes and toiletries into an empty rucksack and slung it over my shoulder. Back down stairs Jake was waiting for me.

'Angel, Karla said that you should get some rest whilst I nip back to the hospital with Zed's bag.' Jake looked at me with concern as if I looked ill as well or something.

'Sure, whatever.' I muttered heading down the corridor to my room. He looked as if he was going to say something but he must have changed his mind as he just called to say that he'd be back in a bit. I striped off and slipped on an over-sized t-shirt that I had got the previous week with some friends. Collapsing on to my bed I grabbled Cuddles, who was my favourite teddy, and curled up and began to cry.

Jake POV

I arrived back at the hospital and met Saul at the entrance.

'Is she okay?' Saul asked me seriously looking me dead in the eye as he took the bag off me.

'To be honest I don't think she is; she's putting on a mask to avoid questions and sympathy. You know what she's like.' I gave him a sad smile as he nodded in understanding.

'Look after her till we get back won't you?' he asked solemnly

I nodded and walked back to my car. When I arrived at the Benedict house I walked calmly up the steps and unlocked the door. After I dumped my coat on the side I headed for Angel's room at the end of the corridor heading off the kitchen diner. Pushing gently open the door I saw Angel crying her heart out on the bed. I slid into the bed next to her and wrapped my arms around her, turning her towards me. 'Shh,' I whispered. I planted a kiss at the bottom of her neck and breathed deeply into her neck. I felt her try and match her breathing pace to mine as she turned into and wiped the tears out of her eyes. Even with red puffy eyes, she was the most beautiful person I had ever seen.

Ziva POV

I pouted up at his cute face. He raised a solo hand and brushed his thumb along my bottom lip. I poked my tongue out and licked his thumb; instead of recoiling and telling me that's disgusting a small moan escaped the back of his throat. His eyes locked onto mine as he leant closer until our noses were touching. Jake's eyes flicked to my lips then back to my eyes. Granting permission I closed the gap between us, kissing him gently. His lips were soft as he responded immediately as he pulled me closer allowing me to feel his toned chest against me. Nibbling my lip for entrance I eagerly opened my mouth. I loved this night-time Jake, the one who looked after and cared about me compared to day-time Jake who was a complete man-whore flirt and teased me all day long. Jake's hands massaged my back and neck as mine were caught up in his hair. Suddenly we heard the door unlock and he sprung off the bed and pulled his shirt on and sat on the end of the bed. I pulled the duvet up and pretended to be asleep. Just as my bedroom door opened.