Hey Guys! Omg it feels like I haven't been on here in so long (even though I'm constantly checking back on my favorite stories and reviews ;)) Anyway I want to apologize for that I got really sick last week. When I went to the doctors Wednesday night, well I guess it was actually the urgent care but that sounds awful, they said that I had bronchitis and a double ear infection which hurt like no other. So I stayed home from school and got this dumb stomach bug on top of everything! Couldn't keep any antibiotics or fluids down or anything and I just miserable! Long story short I'm feeling much better now and can go back to writing! I made sure to make this chapter pretty long for you all to make up for missing all of last week. Without anymore boring sick stories here's Chapter Twenty Two! (PS I was sure to add a little Jordi in there for all my Beedi fans out there)

For the first time since Christmas my eyes pop open by themselves this morning. The first thing they see is the beautiful mural Hayden painted for me yesterday. A huge grin spreads across my face. Today's the day. I get to go on a date! It's just like old times going out for dinner or a movie. I can't help but wonder what Hayden has planned for today.

I toss the covers off my bed and skip over to the windows throwing open the curtains letting sunshine flood into the room. I sneak my phone out from the drawer I keep it hidden in and turn on some music. For the first time in a while I feel like myself, not this hollowed out depressed girl.

I feel like there's so much to do I don't even know where to start. I look around my room, it's a little messy. Assuming Hayden will pick me up here I try to straighten up a bit and make my bed.

"Look who's up by themselves this morning." Nurse Jackson's voice exclaims. I fumble with my phone trying to turn off the music but it ends up flinging out of my hands, landing at her feet. We both stand there staring at each other a moment before Nurse J shrugs. "I didn't see anything." She states blatantly. I smile and snatch my phone up before going back over to my bed. There's a silence that lingers in the air and I know there is something Nurse Jackson is hesitating to tell me.

"So what's the plan for today?" I probe trying to get something out of her.

"Well, Hayden will be here around noon which means you have about two hours to get ready. Hunter's parents are meeting with McAndrew later this afternoon regarding that fever he was running yesterday. You also have an appointment with Dr. Grace to check on your concussion." She splurs out in response.

"Wow. Busy day." I chuckle. She gives me a serious look.

"Bee, I'm not going to lie. I'm a little nervous." She starts gently.

"Why?" I ask

"You've been through a lot in these past couple days, I'm afraid that you're concussion has gotten worse. You haven't had much time to rest between your mom and now this date with Hayden. All these things are happening but yet you're not ready." Nurse Jackson says sadly. There's so much depth to her words. It's one of those things that provoke a lot of emotions and thoughts in you but for now I'll save those for a later time because I can read the concern in Nurse Jackson's voice and I don't like the sound of it.

"I feel fine Nurse J, really. Don't worry about me." I walk over and give her a hug. She pulls me into her and strokes my back.

"It's my job to worry about you baby." She murmurs under her breath. We pull apart a moment later and I give her a small smile.

"I better start getting ready." I tell her and she nods.

"I'll be back in a little bit to bring you breakfast and check your vitals." We exchange one more smile before she exits back into the hallway and I get into the shower.

Time skip

Nurse Jackson's POV

"How's our little sleeping Bee-auty doing today?" Brittany asks me as I approach the Nurses station. She gives out a small laugh. "See what I did there? Bee, auty. Beauty. I crack myself up." Kenjii shakes his head taking another swig from that ugly coffee mug of his.

"I have yet to understand how you are so lively in the morning Britt." He laughs before turning to me."Should I fetch the ice water or are we going the nontraditional route of pots and pans today."

"No, Bee actually managed to beat me to the chase this morning. When I came in she was already up and cleaning her room." Kenjii spits out his coffee and starts coughing. Brittany's head is shaking back and forth so quickly I'm sure it's going to fly off.

"You're joking! She was up before 11?" Brittany asks.

"I'm more surprised by the fact she was actually cleaning." Kenjii exclaims. Him and Brittany exchange glances and I know what's coming.

"It's love!" Brittany cries and I roll my eyes.

"First Emma and now Bee. When I started working here I didn't know I signed up to be on a teenage rom-com." Kenjii jokes.

"Okay Kenjii are you team Haydee or team Beedi?" Brittany babbles on. Kenjii grimaces

"Ohh I could never pick, I don't want to jinx anything." Brittany rolls her eyes before turning to me.

"Kenjii you're no fun. What about you Nurse J? Haydee or Beeji?" This all seems like a game to them. They don't seem to understand how much of an influence each of these boys have on Bee especially when she's in such a fragile state. Even the idea of a relationship seems like too much for me.

"Each has their downfall." I hesitate. "I just don't know what I think about this Hayden guy."

"Why's that?" Dr McAndrew buts into the conversation.

"Ugh you too?" I groan. He let's out a chuckle.

"Hey I'm a fan of romances around as much as everyone else." He states.

"Too bad you suck at them yourself." Kenjii remarks. Him and Brittany high five. I think I'm about to slide out of the conversation but everyone's eyes find their way back to me and I find myself continuing.

"I just think they are too much alike. Let's face it, Bee is that girl everyone wants to be at school. Pretty, nice, smart. When she came her she didn't have that reputation anymore. Along comes Hayden, basically the guy version of Bee of course they are going to hit it off but Bee's not the same girl anymore. She's been through too much. I think that instead of focusing on getting better she's trying too hard to get her old life back in exchange for the one she has now, starting with dating the guy she would've gone out with if things were back to 'normal'. It's all a coping mechanism to keep her from dealing with the problems at hand." Everyone is silent, giving me blank stares

"So basically you're team Beedi?" Britt finally breaks the silence with the worse possible comment I can imagine. I roll my eyes. Suddenly there's a bang from Bee's room and we all turn to look over there.

"What was that?" McAndrew asks. Britt's face lights up.

"I know! Listen." We all listen closely and soon there's a groan and a mumbled thud. I look questioningly at Nurse Dobler. "It's wardrobe denial!" She states as if it was completely obvious. We all let out a groan of relief.

"Somebody better go deal with that." Dr McAndrew comments before walking away. Britt squints her eyes and crosses her fingers before I wave her off.

"Go." I motion. "But you're in charge of breakfast and vitals!" I shout after her

Bee's POV

"This is a joke." I whine looking down at my small collections of dresses.

"If you're talking about that cheetah print hooker dress of yours I would totally agree." I turn around to see Nurse Brittany standing in my doorway with a gentle smile on her face. "Having a little trouble finding that perfect date outfit?" She chuckles.

"I don't think I've ever realized how awful I look in everything." I groan.

"Oh Bee no! You're on of the prettiest girls I've known!" Nurse Brittany shuffles into my room to sit beside me on the floor wrapping her arms around me. "Do you want me to help?" She asks. I feel bad saying no so I just nod. She gets up and walks over towards my small closet.

"I already pulled out every dress in there, it's no use." I mumble sadly.

"What about this one?" She asks after a moment of rummaging through the cramped space. She pulls of a white short sleeve dress. It has a heart shape cut out of the back and is fitted toward the waist. I lower my eyes.

"I can't wear that." I answer sadly. Britt gives me a confused look.

"Why not?" I bite my lip involuntarily glancing down at my wrists where my hoodie sleeves are hiding what's underneath. She let's out a small ohh before inspecting the dress once more. Her face lights up. "Give me one second. I have an idea." She picks up my dress and races out of my room.

I shake my head before returning to my makeup. A few minutes later I hear footsteps enter my room.

"What did you find Nurse Brittany?" I ask turning around. Instead I see Jordi standing in the middle of my room.

"I know the hair's getting a little long but I'm pretty sure I'm not a girl." He jokes. "Or do my sneakers sound too much like heels?" He stomps around in a circle once before giving me a smile.

"Sorry, she's supposed to bring me my dress." I apologize. I hesitate. He's being so friendly all of a sudden but I'm just making things awkward. My mind drifts back to his hand in mine and I have to literally shake myself from my thoughts.

"Ahh. I knew the gorgeous Phoebe Johnson couldn't present herself to the world in a baggy sweatshirt and jogging shorts. You're much too fashionable for that. Besides it's Tuesday, you always wear dresses on Tuesdays I should've known." Do I really? I've never noticed. I crack a small smile. Has Jordi really been taking this much notice of me? How sweet. Hayden. Date. Stop. I shake my head again.

"I guess I'd have to agree with you." I laugh. "I look like a hot mess in sweats." Jordi looks me up and down before smiling.

"I don't think so. You look beautiful." He smiles.

"Shut up." I laugh.

"No no! Really. You really look beautiful no matter what you're wearing." He's flirting. Oh God he's flirting. Why now? Oh I know, it's that typical guy thing where they only start to make the moves when competition shows up. I know this isn't true though, Jordi's just acting like himself.

Just then Brittany bursts into my room juggling my dress and a mysterious bag in one arm and my breakfast tray in the other.

"Oh hey Jordi." She beams. "Uh do you mind giving me a hand?" He jumps up to take the tray from her and places it beside my bed. Brittany rushes over to me, taking my hand and shoving me into the bathroom.

"Are you sure I look okay?" I ask her a few m

minutes later. She nods a big grin on her face. I let out a slow breath then slide open the door. I smile at Jordi who's taken a seat on my bed. He looks over my outfit. It's the same white dress but Britt's paired it with a bunch of cute boho style bangles to wear on my wrists. What wasn't covered we buried under foundation. It's my first time wearing short sleeves in almost 2 months. It's weird but I like it.

"Wow Bee." Jordi smiles at me. "You look incredible."

"Couldn't have said it better myself." All eyes fly over to the other side of the room where Hayden is standing dressed in a light pink collared shirt and khaki pants. He's holding a small bouquet of flowers. I feel the smile on my face grow wider and he opens his arms to me. I force myself not to run into them. "Hey Babe." He states clearly before pecking a kiss on my cheek. I feel my face begin to warm.

I almost forget about everyone still in my room watching on. "Hayden this is Nurse Brittany-"

"Aka her personal stylist." Britt butts in and I laugh. Hayden gives her a small smile. I look over to Jordi who sits upright. Aw man I kinda feel bad putting him in this situation, I can tell Hayden is eyeing him like a hawk.

"Uh and this is -Jordi." I state. I hesitated, damn it I hesitated. I was about to say 'my friend Jordi' but something caught on my tongue not allowing the words to come out. Hayden reaches over to shake Jordi's hand and the tension is rigid throughout the entire gesture.

When Hayden pulls away he puts the same arm around me and for a second it seriously feels like Jordi's embracing me instead.

"Well we probably better be going, I want to make the most of the small amount of time I have with you." He glances back over to towards Jordi, handing him the bouquet. "Put these in a vase for me would ya champ? Put them somewhere where Bee can always see them; I want her to be constantly reminded of me."

Jordi picks up the flowers gently holding them close to him. Hayden beams me another confident grin before we walk out of my room his arm still around me. I can't help but glance back to see Jordi watching us depart with a sad look on his face. I turn back around swallowing hard. I like Hayden a lot, I just hope I'm making the right choice.

So Bee's date with Hayden will be basically the next chapter which I think will be a lot of fun but I NEED IDEAS! PLEASE share any places you think would be good for them to go or some place where it would be fun. Remember it can be anything really physical because of Bee's head.

Also I'm still keeping my promise on posting a page from Bee's journal at FIFTY REVIEWS where she answers questions sent in by you, by BEEautiful readers! Haha see what I did there? I think Britt's starting to wear off on me, oh wait my name is Britt.. Coincidence? I think not ! I think this could be a lot of fun but I need lots of reader support and questions to make it happen so stay active!

Finally today's QOTC is: WHAT DID YOU GUYS THINK OF SATURDAY'S EPISODE?! OMG I was probably crying like six times but I'm not going to spoil anything! Let me know below!

As always big thanks to xoElle23 , percyjacksonforevah , Allie shimoni and Ravenclaw-or-Gryffindor! Keep up the lovely responses I love hearing them!

Lots of Love - Britt