Wow it has been a while and for that I can only apologise over and over, life has got in the way and work has been absolutely crazy. I also haven't felt much like writing recently but have managed to pull this together. This one is for marsupial1974 who has been waiting patiently for this lol. It's not much to be honest just a bit of a filler chapter whilst I work out how to end this story.

Chapter Seventeen

Emily

Over the last week I have spent just about all of my time at home driving myself crazy with boredom. Naomi has been spending all of her spare time outside of college with me which definitely relieves the boredom. She doesn't even want to go to college but I have insisted on her going, I don't want her getting behind it is already bad enough that I am struggling to keep up. I could tell she didn't have the heart to argue with me about it all. Although Naomi has been going to college I get the feeling her mind hasn't completely been there with all the texts I keep receiving along the lines of 'miss you so fucking much', 'I want to be at home with you', and 'can't wait to see you later.' Oh and the general moaning when she would get up in the morning "can't I stay cuddled up with you instead today, one day won't hurt, I will only miss you so much anyway."

In the evenings Naomi and I have sat at mine doing work so she can help me keep up as best as possible until I am physically fit enough to actually go back myself, according to Naomi though that won't be long with my fighting spirit. She got a playful slap for that comment but soon talked her way out of it with one of her Naomi Campbell speeches… "I know it's only the truth Emily, sometimes you are so headstrong and determined to get what you want but that is one of the characteristics that makes you who you are and it is one of the reasons I love you so much and always will." She completely melted my heart and made me fall for her even more. It hasn't been all work though, there has definitely been a lot of play mixed in to including watching films snuggled together on the sofa feeding one another popcorn. If you ever listen to anything Katie says you will have heard that we are just too sickly cute with one another but we don't care and we never will, all we care about is being together and enjoying our time together. Of course there has also been a lot of kissing, in fact things are getting a lot heavier between us but Naomi always stops it before it goes any further much to my dismay. Don't get me wrong I know she wants it as much as I do but she doesn't want to hurt me. We were lying on my bed the other night after she stopped another make out session that was getting incredibly heated, she must have seen the hurt in my eyes as she gently caressed my cheek "I love you Emily and I want to so much, trust me but you are still in pain and I don't want to cause you any more pain." Once again she completely melted my heart with her words and as much as I want her I knew we were doing the best thing waiting. I want everything to be special between us and I know it will be when the time comes.

Other than everything with Naomi and I life just seems to have been continuing as it was whilst I was in hospital. The police came round the other afternoon, I know Naomi was gutted she had been at college when they had turned up. She had wanted to support me but mum was there, someone was always at home with me at the moment due to me still needing support around the house and needing help getting to my physio appointments, I will come back to physio later though. The police finally seemed to have some good news though, they have eventually managed to find the guy that was driving the car that knocked me down, he has been refused bail due to being a flight risk and they are going to keep me updated with the case and court dates. They want me to go to court and obviously tell them what I can remember happened. Mum was worried about me having to do that and the police have said I can do a video recording instead. They have given me time to think about it all but I really think I want to face the guy and I know I will have all the support I need from my family and of course Naomi. The good thing is that whatever I decide to do the whole thing will all be finally over.

Now back to physio, I have to go in for outpatient appointments every day which is a pain and time consuming for everyone but I am making huge progress every day and will hopefully be fully discharged soon and have my life back. I have a new physio now called Hannah and we are getting on well and have a good professional relationship, she is so much better at her job than Mandy and I think that is probably why I am making such good progress now. Talking about Mandy she has been suspended from her job whilst an investigation is carried out, she will end up being sacked the investigation is just a formality. Anyway to say she isn't happy would be an understatement and she is always lurking around the house creeping everyone out but we don't mind as she is only making her case worse. We are happy to let her keep on digging as there is a high chance the hospital will get the police involved as the investigation develops.

I jumped a little as the front door opened, I had been deep in thought I hadn't realised what time it was. I smiled as I saw Naomi come in and shut the journal I had been writing in, it wasn't because I didn't want her to see what I was writing she already knew she could read it at any time. In fact it was Naomi's idea to start writing it in the first place so I could sort my thoughts and feelings out in my head and to also distract me from my boredom. She kissed the top of my head "hi beautiful, have you had a good day?"

"Not bad" I smiled "it's even better now though."

She dumped her bag and slid onto the sofa next to me kissing me softly "are you all ready for tonight?"

"Yeah" I laughed "you don't have to worry about it your mum is lovely." Today was Friday and tonight I was finally getting out of this house for more than a hospital appointment. Gina wanted Naomi and I to go stay for the weekend so she could get to know me a little better as well as spend some time with her daughter. I also knew it would give my mum and dad a bit of a break; they were still pretty worried about me even though I was on the mend.

She smiled "I just think she will go over the top this weekend and it could be annoying."

I kissed her softly "we will have a lovely weekend plus it will give us a bit more time alone without Katie breathing down our necks and pervy comments from James."

"Yeah that's true" she laughed "I shouldn't worry so much." She kissed "have you got everything you need packed ready."

"Yeah" I smiled "it's upstairs, I didn't dare carry it down myself."

"Good" she said sternly "there would have been trouble if you had. What time do you want to leave?"

"Mum said she will take us round to yours when she gets home from work." I kissed her cheek "so you can go and bring my stuff down and then we can have some snuggle time whilst we have time alone."

She smiled "how can you be so gorgeous and so cheeky at the same time."

"You know you love me" I smirked

She stood up "too right I do." I could only watch as she walked up the stairs deliberately wiggling her bum knowingly teasing me.

15 minutes later we were snuggled together on the sofa lost in one another enjoying this rare moment of peace in my family home. We were only disturbed when mum and dad burst through the door "sorry we're late" mum exclaimed "you know what your dad is like at that gym."

Naomi and I quickly sat up looking rather flushed "its ok mum we hadn't noticed."

Thankfully neither of them commented on the state Naomi and I were in "are you ready to go or do you need a little longer?"

I moved to stand up "no I think we are ready to go, Naomi brought my stuff down earlier."

A while later we pulled up outside Naomi's, she didn't live very far away which would be really good when I was fully mobile on my own. Mum got my bag out of the boot and Naomi took it from her before I could even try to. She then pulled me into a hug "you know you can come home if you need to. I know Gina and Naomi will look after you but I'm your mum and it's my job to worry."

My mum was fussing and I couldn't help but laugh a little "don't worry about me so much mum I will be absolutely fine, plus I am nearly fully recovered now so seriously you don't have to worry."

She smiled "I will always worry about you; worry about your children never goes away."

Naomi slipped her hand into mine "I promise I will take care of her Jenna."

"I know you will" mum smiled "I can see how much you love my daughter. I didn't find it easy when you first told me about your relationship but Naomi you have made my daughter the happiest I have ever seen her."

Naomi blushed slightly "I do love her Jenna I'm only sorry I didn't realise sooner. Anyway you go and enjoy your weekend and don't worry about Emily she will be in good hands."

Mum hugged us both "I will do my best now get inside and you two make sure you have a good time too."

Eventually mum left us to it and we got ourselves settled in Naomi's house. Gina immediately started fussing over me making sure I was comfortable. To be honest I would be comfortable anywhere with Naomi by my side. Right now I was cuddled into her side as Gina went off to make us a coffee and finish dinner off. She quickly brought back the coffee and a packet of Garibaldi's, Naomi's favourite biscuits "you two enjoy those and I will shout when dinner is ready. I've made lasagne Emily; Naomi tells me it's one of your favourites."

"It sounds lovely Gina, thank you" I smiled.

She bustled away again leaving Naomi and I alone to sip our coffees and flick though the TV channels, there wasn't really anything on but neither of us were bothered we were with each other in peace and it felt amazing. We enjoyed being cuddled together for about half an hour until Gina called us for dinner. The lasagne Gina had made looked incredible as did the homemade garlic bread with it. We chatted whilst we ate with Gina completely embarrassing Naomi as she told me stories of Naomi's childhood and it got even worse for Naomi and the redness of her cheeks deepened when the baby photos came out. I do have to say though she was an incredibly cute baby and child as she grew up and she remained incredibly cute now especially as she blushed.

Gina cleared the plates away once we had finished "that was incredible Gina, I wish my mum could cook like that."

She laughed "is she not much of a cook love?"

I shook my head as Naomi laughed "you could say that."

Gina laughed a little more "well I hope you have room for desert, I have made a chocolate fudge cake."

"Well in that case I definitely have time for pudding, that is my favourite" I smiled.

Gina glanced at Naomi "yeah a little birdie told me that. She wanted everything to be perfect for you this weekend."

I kissed Naomi softly "you're so sweet."

"I do my best" she smiled before softly nipping my lips.

After demolishing a lot of chocolate cake I was snuggled on the sofa again with Naomi as the three of us watched a film. I felt so comfortable and safe in Naomi's arms, it is somewhere I could spend the rest of my life. As the film came to an end I glanced at the clock seeing it was only 8pm but I was getting tired. Naomi kissed the top of my head "do you want to watch another?"

I shifted slightly in her arms "I'm pretty tired I think I'll go up to bed."

"Ok" she smiled "I'll come up with you."

"You don't have to" I replied shaking my head.

She kissed me softly "I want to."

"Well I can't argue with that." I laughed before slowly standing up "night Gina."

Naomi slipped her hand into mine "night mu, we'll see you in the morning."

"Night girls" Gina replied cheerily.

It didn't take long to get ready for bed and I quickly found myself snuggled up with Naomi all over again. We shared a few heated kisses until I cuddled close and felt myself drifting off to sleep.