Ok I know it has been a while all I can say is I have been stuck with this and I came very, very, very close to deleting it altogether and just giving up but I kept trying and somehow managed to come up with something. I have actually started the following chapter as well and that one will start moving things along a bit. There isn't much to say about this chapter really I just hope it is ok, I can't say I am overly happy with it.

Chapter Eight

One Week Later

Emily

Life was going back to normal; well it was for everyone else anyway. It is only me that is stuck in the same situation and I am getting fucking fed up. Naomi and Katie have gone back to college and mum and dad are back at work leaving me alone during the day. There is only so much of your own company you can take. Yes Naomi and Katie have been coming to visit after college but it's the hours before that that are driving me crazy. I am fed up of being in hospital, I am fed up of being in pain and I am fed up of not being able to get out of this fucking bed. I have quickly made my way through the books Naomi brought me in, a way they were the things that were keeping me sane but they were also making me think of Naomi, which was driving me insane, Naomi Campbell the gorgeous blonde I always admired from afar who was very quickly becoming my best friend, the person I could talk to, the person I could laugh with and the person I enjoy spending my time with. She is also the girl I think I love but I can't tell her that as I don't want to ruin the friendship we have.

Naomi has been bringing college work in with her as we had talked about and she was helping me out with it so I don't get behind. She has been coming in every afternoon as soon as she finished and staying well into the evening. I've never been one to shy off from work but I can honestly say that Naomi makes college work a lot more fun than it ever used to be. It wasn't all work though she has also been keeping me up to date with all the gossip and keeping me up to date with what Katie has been getting up to as that is something my twin sister won't tell me, from what Naomi has told me she is still throwing herself at any guy with a pulse. I guess she wouldn't be Katie if she didn't; it used to get right on my nerves before the accident when I had to wait around for her but now I miss it. From what Naomi has told me though her and Katie are getting on ok as friends and they are all hanging out as a group now. Of course lots of sarcastic comments fly around between the two of them but they wouldn't be Naomi and Katie if they didn't.

Today was a day I was feeling completely fed up and everything seemed to be totally annoying me. I hadn't even realised what time it was when Naomi walked in and the thought of that scares me a little as that is the time of day I always look forward to. "Hey Ems" she said happily "Katie says she will be up in a bit, I don't really know what she is up to."

"Whatever" I snapped back.

She looked a little taken aback "come on Emily" she sat down on her usual chair and reached for my hand but I pulled it away "what is it?"

"What do you mean what is it" I spat in her direction "I am fucking stuck in here and if we think back we both know why that is." The colour all drained from her face as my words registered and then all I could do was watch as she ran from the room.

A few minutes later Katie came bursting in "what the fuck has just happened in here, Naomi has just crashed into me with tears streaming down her face and then ran off without saying anything to me."

"I don't care" I shot at her.

"Yes you do" she fired back at me "I have seen how close you have become in the space of a week and I know you are fed up of being in here but you can't take it out on Naomi."

"But…" I started

Katie however cut me off "No buts Emily, that girl has come in to visit you every day since you woke up and she has put up with whatever mood you have been in. She has sat with you and done fucking college work even though she has spent all day in classes. She would do anything for you Emily and just wants to help you get better."

Her words hit me hard and I quickly realised what a complete utter cow I had been to Naomi, yes I was fed up of the situation I was in but that didn't mean it gave me the right to take my frustrations out on Naomi. "I know" I whispered quietly "I know" I took a deep breath trying to sort my head out "Katie will you go find her for me, that's if she hasn't gone home."

Katie shook her head "she won't have done. I'm sure she will just be outside getting some air. She knows what you are going through at the moment."

"That's no excuse for how I just behaved" I said quietly

She smiled slightly "You're telling the wrong person Emily, I'll go and look for her." She walked towards the door before turning round to face me again "whilst I am gone get your head sorted out."

It was about half an hour before Naomi came back. I could see straight away the red rings around her eyes from the tears she shed. I felt so guilty as she sat down for the second time that afternoon. "I'm so sorry Naomi I shouldn't have snapped at you like that. I am so fucking frustrated with everything; I just want to be back to normal. Everyone is getting on with their lives now and I feel like I am being totally left behind. I want to get started with physio and then hopefully feel like I am making some progress. It is my birthday in a few days too and I am going to be stuck in here. Anyway it is still no excuse for snapping at you like that and I wouldn't blame you if you decided not to come see me anymore."

She reached out for my hand and this time I let her take it "I'm not going to lie to you Emily your words hurt me. I know what I did and I certainly don't need reminding about it but it is not going to keep me away. I meant what I said when you woke up, I am going to help you with anything you need."

"I don't deserve you." I smiled

I laughed "Well we all know that but unfortunately I'm stuck with you."

"Cheeky" she laughed "thank you though I've been so fed up all day and you have now managed to cheer me up in about 20 minutes."

"I do my best" she smiled.

We were interrupted when Katie popped her head around the door "has peace been restored?"

I smiled "yes you are safe to come in."

She shook her head "No it's ok I will leave you two to it. I just wanted to check everything was ok, I have a hot date tonight."

"Nothing changes then" I uttered rolling my eyes

Katie winked at me "You know you love me sis."

I laughed "Yes, now get out of here before I change my mind."

Katie left leaving Naomi and I alone again, I turned to the gorgeous blonde laughing "nothing ever changes with her does it."

Naomi smiled "no but that's what makes Katie, Katie."

"Yeah" I said quietly "anyway that's enough about my sister, what delights have you brought me today?"

"You mean other than myself" she replied playfully

"Haha very funny" I replied with slight sarcasm to my tone as Naomi pulled a couple of books out of her bag. I groaned when I saw what it was "anything but maths."

Naomi rolled her eyes "come on Em you know it needs to be done."

"Let's crack on then, I guess the sooner we get started the sooner we get done and then you can get home you must be getting sick of this place."

She shook her head "don't wish away the time we have together Emily, I wouldn't be here if I didn't want to be." I knew I couldn't read too much into her words, yes it was nice to know she didn't mind spending so much time with me but I also knew a lot of it was due to the guilt I could tell she still felt.

Naomi

I held her gaze for a little longer than normal I just couldn't bring myself to look away, things seemed to be so relaxed between us now and I really enjoyed her company, plus she was absolutely, stunningly beautiful. I wish I had realised my feelings before all this dreadful stuff happened; now I would just have to manage with friendship. It was Emily that finally looked away mumbling quietly "come on we better get on."

After an hour or so it was clear Emily was getting tired, she was still on a high dose of pain killers and they were obviously still affecting her. I closed the book we were working from "time for a rest."

"No I'm fine honestly" she uttered through a yawn "I'm enjoying spending this time with you, I don't want it to end."

I smiled feeling my heart skip a beat but I still knew I had to keep my feelings under control "I'm not going anywhere Ems; I'll still be here when you wake up. I shall just do some reading or maybe I'll just watch you sleep."

Emily blushed at the same time I did as I realised what I had said but thankfully she managed to laugh it off and I couldn't help but wonder if she was kind of flirting with me "Perv."

"Well if it's something worth perving over it's worth my time." I knew I was taking a risk with my words and couldn't help but be disappointed as she brushed off what I said. She yawned once more "come on get some sleep. I meant what I said about still being here when you wake up Ems."

She smiled "You know I quite like that nickname you seem to have given me Naoms."

I laughed "Just like I rather like the one you have given me, now get some sleep."

She laughed and fuck me it was a sexy laugh even if she was yawning at the same time "Ok nag, you sound like my mum" she paused "Naoms can I ask you a question before I sleep?"

"Of course you can Ems"

"It's just" she started "well I love that you are spending all this time with me but, well what about your friends, you know Cook and Effy, you were always with them at college."

I gazed at Emily wondering how this girl could be so amazing, she was the one sitting in a hospital bed in fuck knows how much pain because of a plan Cook, Effy and I pulled together and she is worried about me not seeing my friends because I'm always here with her "don't worry about that Emily, they understand that I need to be with you, actually no, I want to be with you."

She smiled slightly "I bet they miss you though" she paused "I know they don't really know me but if they want to spend some time with you they can come here, they do say the more the merrier sometimes. Plus Katie seems to like them so I guess I should get to know them at some point, at least then I know who she's talking about, apparently Cook is quite buff but then Katie does say that about most guys with a pulse."

I laughed I couldn't help it "well that's not how I would describe him but then Katie is unique."

"That is one word for her" she chuckled "seriously though Naoms they are welcome. I am fully aware it's not the most glamorous of locations."

"I'll text Eff whilst you're asleep" I smiled "but fuck them if they say no."

She rolled her eyes "always so nice eh Naoms."

"That's me Ems and you're stuck with me. Now get some sleep so you get to spend some more time in my stimulating company once you are awake again."

"Well that is enough to make me want to sleep for about a week" she quickly replied with a cheeky tone to her voice.

I playfully slapped her arm "cheeky bitch"

"And proud of it" she smirked.

I think in that moment my feelings for Emily grew deeper, she was getting brighter and brighter every day and I was learning more and more about her as she was learning about me. I watched as she struggled more and more to keep her eyes open and once she was asleep I gently moved my chair across the floor and kissed her forehead softly, I knew it was the only chance I had to kiss Emily again "I'll be back in a few minutes I just need a cup of that shit this place calls coffee."