Well I was going to post this yesterday but it wouldn't let me so I went to bed instead, anyway after some internal debating with my I decided to stop being so lazy and put my laptop on to post it today. I'm not sure what to say about this one really, I am trying to find a way to move this story on a bit but without rushing it. I am running out of ideas to fill the gaps but hopefully something will come to me. Thank you for the reviews and for adding this to your alerts and favourites, I am still enjoying writing this.

Anyway here it is...

Chapter Twelve

One Week Later

Emily

Another week has gone by, another week of staring at the same four walls but now everything seems a little brighter. Yes I am completely fed up and just want to go home but now I have Naomi I am ready to fight, I am even more determined to get out of here sooner so we can spend more time together in private without worrying about someone walking in on us and having to find an excuse. I know we haven't been together very long but Naomi does seem to be serious about us being together, she is saying all of the right things, she is being really sweet and caring and ready to fight Mandy. There is just something still lingering in the back of my mind that is stopping me completely taking the leap and making our relationship public.

I was deep in thought when Helen, the nurse that has been regularly looking after my care came in "earth to Emily" she said laughing as she tried to get my attention.

I jumped a little as I realised she was there "sorry I was miles away."

"I could see that" she smiled "you ok?"

I nodded "yeah, you know not much else to do being stuck in here apart from a lot of thinking." I did like Helen a lot; she seemed to really care and was always willing to listen when I wanted to talk. She also made the days a little brighter whilst I was waiting for Naomi to finish college.

She smiled "I've not had the experience myself but I can imagine how frustrating it must all be. Anyway are you ready to go for you scan?"

"Oh yeah that's today isn't it" it had slipped my mind for a moment that I was going for my scan today to check that my legs are healing the way they are supposed to be. I can only hope that they are so I can start leg physiotherapy and get out of here.

"It is indeed and you get the short straw and have me going with you" she said grabbing my charts and filling something in.

I was about to reply when the door burst open and Mandy walked in. Helen rolled her eyes "you ever heard of knocking?"

Mandy just glared at her "Emily and I are friends so I don't need to; anyway I don't think that is any of your business. I have come to take Emily for her scan."

"Well as you know that is not your job so you are not needed." I was thankful Helen had said that as I really did not want Mandy taking me for the scan, truth be told I didn't want Mandy anywhere near me full stop.

Mandy continued to glare "well as Emily's physiotherapist I need to know the results so I can work with her properly."

"In that case you will have access to the results once the doctor has reviewed them" she put my notes back "now if you would excuse me I have work to do."

I could tell Mandy was not happy but she did walk away, something I was very relieved about; I definitely did not want Mandy anywhere near me unless I really had to. Helen turned around to me "you ready to go then?"

I nodded "yeah." She called for the porter and I soon found myself being wheeled down the corridor "Helen, thanks for earlier, you know with Mandy. I really didn't want her around."

She smiled "If you don't mind me saying you seem pretty uncomfortable around her."

"Yeah" I said quietly

"Emily" she said softly ensuring she had my full attention "you can talk to me you know I just want to help you with your recovery and I won't do anything you don't want me to."

"Ok" I took a deep breath "she gives me the creeps, her hands are always all over me during our physio sessions, she is always making suggestive remarks and I have over heard her telling Naomi that she is going to be my future girlfriend something that is definitely not going to happen."

Helen briefly closed her eyes as she listened to what I was telling her "Emily there is something you need to know before we discuss this further" she paused "she has done this before with one of her previous patients, she was a young girl just like yourself and she put in a formal complaint but quickly dropped it again. It is obviously not known for sure but we are pretty sure Mandy threatened her into dropping the complaint. She didn't have anyone to support her and it was her word against Mandy's due to that."

I was annoyed when hearing that "she shouldn't be allowed to get away with it."

She shook her head "no we as staff were all seriously pissed off, she is not liked at all and she was so smug knowing she had got away with it." We reached the x-ray department "we will talk more later."

The x-ray was simple now I just had to wait for my doctor to tell me how things were going. Helen had just come back after getting me a coffee "I don't want to push you Emily but would you like to make things formal regarding Mandy."

I nodded "yeah I think I do but we need to be clever and I don't want to put my recovery behind, as you know I want to get out of here."

She laughed "I know, and I agree. Whilst you were having your scan I was thinking about it." I nodded my head a little letting her know I was listening "if you can cope with it let her carry on, you are going to need to be sneaky and pull the evidence together, take some photos etc. so it isn't your word against hers. Do you think your blonde friend, Naomi will help?"

"Naomi" I said softly with a smile playing across my lips "yeah she will she hates Mandy."

"Good" Helen smiled "once you have the evidence I can help you put it altogether and put the complaint in. Do you have any other support if she does start making threats, she can be a nasty piece of work."

"I can imagine" I almost whispered "and yes as well as Naomi my sister Katie would be supportive if she knew what was going on, in fact she would probably beat the shit out of her. My friends, well Naomi's friends really but mine too now I guess, anyway Cook and Effy would be on hand as well, neither of those take any crap. There would be my dad too he just wants me to be happy and will support me with anything, he knows I'm gay, my mum doesn't though so I wouldn't want her involved."

"Ok" Helen nodded "that's good; you have a lot of support."

I high fived her "let's get this show on the road then." We were laughing when Naomi came in, she had got to know Helen over the weeks I had been here to and will have known something was going on "hey Naoms."

She smiled "hey" she kissed my cheek "what are you two cooking up today?"

Helen laughed "I'll let Emily fill you in but I think you'll like the plan."

Once Helen had left us to it Naomi walked over to my bedside once again and kissed me properly, thankfully she was getting over her nervousness about kissing me, we were definitely getting closer and it felt amazing. Once we had torn ourselves apart I filled Naomi in on the plan to get Mandy and she was definitely up for helping. If I remember correctly I think her exact words were 'let's nail that bitch.'

We only stopped talking everything through when my doctor came in "afternoon Emily I have taken a look at your earlier scan and have come to discuss it with you."

"Ok" I smiled "Is it ok if Naomi stays as well."

"Yes if you are happy with that" he replied politely "you will be pleased to hear that your scan is looking good, the breaks in your bones are healing as we would hope and I am looking at your cast being removed in three weeks so we can get you going on building those muscles up again and get you home."

"That's brilliant; finally things seem to be on the up, thank you doctor." Naomi took my hand and squeezed it gently, she didn't say anything but I knew she was telling me she was there and wasn't going anywhere.

As he left once more Naomi kissed the back of my hand "that is amazing news Ems."

"Yeah" I smiled cheekily "now we are finally alone get here and give me a celebration kiss."

Just as Naomi pressed her lips to mine we heard the door open and close, Naomi pulled away from me and I saw an older blonde lady standing at the bottom of my bed. Naomi looked a little surprised "mum what are you doing here?"

Gina smiled "I thought it was time to come and meet the girl who is making my daughter so happy."

Naomi blushed "mum why do you have to embarrass me?"

"Awwww I think it's pretty sweet" I laughed

Gina smiled and walked towards Naomi "come on let your old mum sit down." Naomi reluctantly swapped places with Gina before Gina gave Naomi some money "go and get us all a drink, Emily and I need to have a chat alone."

Naomi rolled her eyes "well make sure you are nice, don't scare her off me and please don't fucking embarrass me any further."

I blew her a kiss "don't worry gorgeous she won't scare me off."

Begrudgingly Naomi left the two of us to talk, I don't know what Naomi was so worried about I could instantly tell that Gina was lovely "it's nice to meet you Emily I have heard a lot about you."

I laughed "all good I hope."

"Yes" she nodded "you must have something special, I can honestly say I have never known Naomi be this happy, she has been like a completely different person these last couple of weeks."

I smiled "that's nice to know, I'm nothing special though. I do however really like Naomi, actually really really like her. We are just taking things slowly for the moment; I need to know I can fully trust her before anything more. We are getting a lot closer though and it feels pretty fucking good."

Gina smiled "I can understand that Emily love, Naomi told me how much she had hurt you. I know you probably already know this but she did feel very bad about it all, she still does but I can see that she is moving on from it all now. She really really likes you too Emily, she might not actually tell me in so many words but I can tell and I know she will make things work between the two of you."

I was about to say something when Naomi burst back through the door "Ok, ok you can stop talking about me now mum."

I laughed "it was all good stuff; she has been singing your praises actually. Now as you don't have a chair I think you should come and snuggle with me."

Naomi didn't argue and quickly snuggled under the covers with me. I couldn't help but notice Gina smile "aww aren't you two cute together, it's nice to see my daughter being so affectionate."

I watched as Naomi blushed "you're cute when you blush" she blushed a little harder at that only making Gina and I chuckle.

Naomi slapped me playfully "I can see I am going to have trouble with the two of you together."

Gina laughed "You love it really, anyway I shall just drink this and then I will give you some alone time I know you don't get much at the moment."

It was about another half an hour before Gina left and we had just chatted about life in general. I was glad she had popped in like that, it was nice to finally put a face to the name and it was really nice to hear that she trusts Naomi not to screw things up between us now we have finally got our act together. It has given me a lot to think about and I can really see everything working out now, I feel like I am trusting Naomi more and more every day.

Naomi stayed snuggled up with me once her mum had left, something I was definitely not complaining about and I was as sure as hell not complaining about the kisses we were sharing. I was definitely giving myself to Naomi more and more "I think you should tell me about your day before we get too carried away with these kisses."

She laughed "it's been a typical college day really, well apart from that guy Tom trying to hit on me."

I took hold of her hand and entwined my fingers with hers "what did he do?"

"He cornered me in the corridor this morning and asked me out to which I obviously said no. he didn't give up though and it was obvious he wasn't going to take the knock back as he continued making comments about me needing to say yes because I am never with anyone and apparently people will start talking, oh and apparently I am a frigid bitch."

"What did you say to that?" I asked feeling a little annoyed but I shouldn't have been surprised as Tom has always been a creep.

Naomi stroked the back of my hand softly "I told him that I didn't care if people started talking, it is my life and I will not lower my standards for some idiot. He looked a little shocked at my comeback but not as shocked as he looked when I told him I am actually with someone very special." She paused a second before continuing "when he got over his shock he called me a liar to which I pointed out that I wasn't lying and that I really am extremely happy with someone that is amazingly beautiful and incredibly sexy and then to really rub it in his face I finished up with nothing like you before walking away leaving him lost for words and completely rejected looking like a complete idiot in front of his mates."

I couldn't help but laugh "I wish I had seen it."

"He would have had more to see if you had been there" I blushed a bit at her words before noticing Naomi looked a little worried.

"Shit Em, I'm really sorry I shouldn't have said that" she spoke quickly obviously trying not to ruin the moment.

I kissed her softly "shhh it's fine, you need to stop worrying so much, you don't have to watch what you say all the time. It's good to know you wouldn't mind kissing me in public."

Naomi smiled softly "Once everyone is told when the time is right for you I'll be shouting it from the rooftops. I really am serious about us Emily."

"I am realising that more and more each day we are together." I whispered

"Good" she smiled "now I think that is enough talking for now." I definitely couldn't refuse or argue with that as Naomi's lips pressed against mine and we lost ourselves in one another all over again.