Cassie’s POV

I woke up not knowing where I am or how I got here. I tried to get up but something was stopping me and I didn’t know what. So I took a glance down at my arm and noticed tubes. What the hell? So I did what any other person would. I ripped them out. Now I was finally able to get up. But when I got up I felt a cold breeze on my lower back. I turned my head to see if I can get a look. I was wearing one of those things that doctors give you in the hospital that ties in the back and your whole back is exposed. 

But what the hell was I doing in the hospital. I was in the middle of my thought when I heard the handle start to turn. I didn’t know what to do. So I just did the obvious thing, I hopped back in bed and pretended that I was asleep. Everyone falls for that trick or at least I hope. 

I made sure that the blankets were bunched up near my face so if I wanted to peek then I could. Hopefully without anyone seeing. So I peeked and saw Blake coming in. What is Blake doing here. As a matter of fact what the hell am I doing here. I was once again in the middle of my thought when I heard him speak. 

“I know you awake” 

“No I’m not”  Shit I just blew it.

“Then how are you talking”

“Umm I am sleep talking. Yea thats what I am doing sleep talking” 

“Whatever you say Cassie”

I pulled the covers away from my face. “How did you know I was awake?”

“I was just about to open the door when I heard someone jump back in the bed” 

“Ohh” 

“Yeah” 

“Can I ask you something?” 

“I know what you are going to ask” 

“You don’t know that” 

“Its about why you are in the hospital?” 

“Ok you did know” 

“The answer to your question is that you got a concussion” 

“How did I get a concussion?” 

“About that” 

“About that what?” 

“Its kind of my fault”

“What do you mean it was kind of you fault” 

“You might have gotten in the way when I was just about to punch Tray. As I was bringing my arm up, my elbow collided with your face a little to hard” 

“Oh” 

“But it wasn’t all my fault. Apparently before I whacked you someone else did as well. I guess that was too much for you body” 

“I can see that cause I am in the freaking hospital. Is my mom here?” 

“No” 

“Well thats not a surprised” 

“I called her but she said that she couldn’t make it and all that shit. Wait what?” 

“I said thats not a surprise”

“What do you mean” 

“I mean that my mom always seems to be too busy when it comes to things like this. She is never here for me and that is one of the reasons why we are not that close in the first place” 

“I’m sorry” 

“Don’t worry about it Blake, its fine and plus I’m kind of happy that she isn’t here because then it would just be awkward between us.” I couldn’t help but feel a little hurt that my mom didn’t come. I know that we don’t have that mother, daughter relationship but if your child is in the hospital you should come. There is really no other answer. But my mom being my mom, she thinks that her meetings are more important.

I really didn’t want to talk about my mom any longer so I changed the subject. 

“Can I leave?” 

“Nope” 

“Why?” 

“Cause the doctor said that he wanted to keep an eye on you and make sure that you were doing ok” 

“Well if I am breathing, talking and moving. I’m pretty sure that I am fine” 

“Yes you might be able to do all those things, but it doesn’t mean that you are fine” 

“How long have I been here anyways?” 

“About two days now” 

“Two days!?!?!” 

“Yes” 

“Why so long”

“You got a concussion Cassie. Its not something that you can just get up and walk away like nothing happened. Its very serious” 

“Okay, okay I get it” 

“Good”

-*-

I was finally home. 

After what felt like hours arguing with the doctor, he finally let me go home and boy was I relieved. Even though I was asleep for most of the time that I stayed in the hospital, I felt like I was awake the whole time. If that makes any sense. But anyways I felt like I was there for days.

I was desperate for a shower, so that was the first thing that I did when I got home. I was walking up the stairs to my room and Blake was right behind me.

“You don’t need to follow me” 

“Yes I do” 

“No you don’t” 

“Yes I do” 

“Whatever Blake, I’m going to take a shower I will be out in a few”. 

“Do you think that is a good idea” 

“Yes Blake I do. I haven’t took a shower in a couple of days and I feel gross. So I am going to take a shower whether you think its a good idea or not” 

“Yes ma’am” 

“Please don’t call me that” 

“Why?’ 

“It makes me feel old and I am far from old and I want to keep it that way” 

“Okie dokie" 

I turned around and gave him a questioning look, then continued towards my room to take my well needed shower.

When I was done showering I put on some pj’s and headed down stairs. Guess who was still here. Yes that’s right Blake. 

“What are you still doing here. I thought you left”

“Why would I leave?” 

“Because this isn’t your home”

“So?” 

“So you can leave”

“What if I don’t want to leave?” 

“Who said you had a choice?” 

“Ummm me”

“Are you sure of that?” 

“Yep” 

“Well guess what?” 

“What sweet cheeks?” 

“You are wrong” 

“And I care” 

“You really are stubborn” 

“Thanks” 

“It wasn’t a compliment” 

“To me it was” 

“Whatever” I left the room and went to the kitchen because my stomach was growling like a mad man. 

I went to the fridge and took a look at what we had and of course everything was either old or expired. Great now I am going to starve. What a lovely way to die.

I slammed the fridge door in frustration. 

“What the hell is going on in there” 

“Nothing really except that I am going to die of starvation” 

“What do you mean?” He said right as he entered the kitchen. 

I pointed the fridge “There is absolutely nothing in there. Its either old or it expired and I am hungry” 

“Stop pouting and go upstairs and get changed” 

“Who said that you can boss me around” 

‘I thought you were hungry” 

“I am” 

“So then get your ass up stairs and change. Or I am leaving without you” 

He didn’t have to say it twice. I practically ran upstairs to my room. I threw on a pair of jeans and a hoodie and shoes. I was done in record time. I ran back down but then I stopped. I heard a car engine. There was no way in hell that I was going to let him leave without me. So I ran through the front door and over to the running car.

“You were not just about to leave without me” 

“Maybe” 

“Why? I did what you told me to” 

“You were taking to long” 

“How was I taking to long. I got dressed in record time” 

He ignored me and pulled out of my driveway. 

We arrived at the grocery store a few minute later. 

“What are we doing here?” 

“You were hungry. You had no food and a grocery store does” 

“I thought that we were going to go out to eat” 

“Why would you think that” 

“Because I wanted to go out to eat” 

“Well sorry to disappoint you sweet cheeks. But I promise that you won’t be afterwards” 

“What do mean?” 

“I’m not saying” 

“And why’s that?” 

“Cause it would ruin all the fun and the surprise” 

“What surprise?” 

“Im not telling you” 

“You are being so unfair” 

He just gave me an amused look then went to get a cart. 

“I think you are forgetting something?” 

“And what would that be” 

“I don’t know? How about the person that you dragged along” 

“You have to feet. Like you said in the hospital and I quote ‘I can walk’” 

“Your an asshole” 

“Why would you say such a thing” He fakes the hurt by placing his hand over his wounded heart. Dramatic much. 

“Stop acting like I hurt your feelings”

“Who said I was acting” 

“Start pushing the cart” 

“Bossy much” 

“You talk too much” 

“You ask to many questions” 

“I do not” 

“Yes you do” 

“You seem to know everything about me lately. Did you become a stalker?” 

“I don’t have time to stalk you sweet cheeks”

“If you say so” 

We finally managed to stop talking so we can enter the store. Yes thats right, we were too busy talking to even make it to the front doors. 

When we finally managed to enter the store, I went straight to the candy aisle. Don’t tell me that when you go to the store you just walk by the candy aisle. Well when it comes to me and a grocery store, I always have to go down the candy aisle.

I skimmed through all the candy and finally picked out a couple of bags and placed them in the cart. Well more like threw them. Then I went down the chip aisle and did the same thing. The whole time I was off in my own little world. Blake was just staring at me like I was crazy.

“Why are you staring at me?” 

“You are really weird” 

“Well I don’t care what you think” I continued what I was doing. 

When I was done with all the unnecessary junk food. I finally went down the aisle that had actual food. I picked up a couple boxes of pasta and sauce and threw those in the cart. I also picked up  meats and veggies. When we were all done shopping (we meaning me) we had a cart full of goodies.  We went over to a register so we can pay for everything. Thats when I remembered that I didn’t bring any money with me.

I looked up at Blake and gave him my best smile. So hopefully when I told him that I didn’t have any money on me he wouldn’t be that pissed. 

“Hey” 

“Hey?” 

“Umm I have something to tell you”

“And what would that be?” 

“Please don’t be mad but I forgot to bring money" 

“I know” 

“You’re not mad?” 

“Nope” 

“But why?” 

“Because I knew that you didn’t bring money” 

“How”

“Well because I was going to pay” 

“You didn’t have to do that” 

“I know I didn’t have to but I wanted to” 

“Well I am going to pay you back” 

“You don’t have to” 

“Well to bad I am. I am going to make dinner” 

That's not going to happen” 

“Why’s that?” 

“Because I am making dinner and that was plan all along”

“Why?” 

“Can you stop asking all these questions” 

“Okay, I’m sorry” 

“There is no need to apologize” 

We finally finished at the check you and headed back to the car. We loaded the car and drove back to my place. 

-*- 

“Can I help?” 

“No”

“Please?” 

“No” 

“Pretty please?” 

“No” 

“Pretty please with a cherry on top”? 

“No, now go sit down and do something” 

“Yes father” 

“Don’t call me that” 

“Why does it make you feel old?” 

“As a matter of fact it does” 

“Well to bad” I walked over to the couch and plopped down to watch some TV. Since I have nothing better to do. 

About an hour later I was sitting at the table stuffing my face with steak and potatoes. 

“Who knew you could cook” 

“You didn’t think I could cook?” 

I just shook my head no because I was too busy eating. When I was done eating, I leaned back in my chair and said “That. Was. So. Good” 

“Well thank you” 

“Your welcome and you are also welcome back anytime if you feel like cooking”

“So now you want to use me” 

“Yep” 

“Thank you, I feel so loved” 

“No problem” 

Since he made dinner I thought that I would clean up afterwards. So I grabbed my plate and went to take his. He didn’t need to say anything because I knew what he was going to say. 

“Don’t even think about. You’ve been taken care of me and the least I can do is clean up after dinner”. 

-*- 

“What movie do you want to watch?” 

“The notebook” 

“No” 

“Why not” 

“That movie is too sappy for me and plus I don’t watch chick flick” 

“Well I don’t care, its my house so that means I can watch whatever movie I want” 

“Come on, that is so not fair” 

“Well if its not fair, there is a door right over there that is calling your name” 

“Nope, you told me I could stay so I am staying” 

“Fine but you’re watching The Notebook whether you like it or not” 

“Fine, but don’t be looking to me for a shoulder to cry on” 

“I should be telling you the same thing” 

When the movie ended, I looked over and saw that Blake shedded a single tear. I couldn’t help but smile. I thought that it was very manly. 

I nudged his shoulder and he before he turned to me he quickly wiped the tear away. 

“Its kind of too late for that” 

He apparently didn’t understand what I was talking about, so I had to explaining it to him. 

“What I mean was that I already saw the tear” 

“You don’t know what you are talking about” 

“I’m pretty sure that I do and  don’t worry I won’t tell anyone that you cooked for me then watched The Notebook and cried like a baby” 

“I did not cry like a baby” 

“Ok, you didn’t cry like a baby but you still cried, I thought that you said that you didn’t like this movie because it was too sappy or you?” 

“Its still too sappy for my liking” 

“So you still like it” 

“You better not tell anyone” 

“I won’t” 

I got up and I was about to walk to the kitchen when I fell right over. 

“You ok?” 

I was surprised that he was able to get those two words out because he was holding his stomach because he was laughing so hard. 

“Yes I am ok and you can stop laughing now” 

“I-Im sorry but that was too funny” 

“I bet it was but it wasn’t my fault” 

“What ever you say” 

“I mean it. My leg fell asleep” 

“So you decided to walk anyways” 

“Yea, I thought that it would’ve help, but it didn’t do much” 

“I know, I can see that”

“You are a horrible person and I thought I was going to give you cake” 

“Cake?” 

“Yep, but you’re not having any because you laughed” 

“I’m sorry but it was funny” 

“Well look where it got you” 

I walked out of the living room and into the kitchen to grab the cake. I walked back out with the whole box and two forks. But I didn’t give him the other fork. I sat down on the couch and began eating. 

“You are so doing this on purpose” 

“So what if I am” 

“Then you Cassie are a horrible person” 

“Well so are you” 

“Give me some cake” 

“Why would I do such a thing” 

“Because I took care of you for the whole day” 

“Who told you to do that” 

“No one” 

“Exactly”

“Can I please have some cake” 

“Fine, only because you said please” 

We finished the cake and Blake went back to his place. But before he left, he made sure to tell to be careful and blah blah blah. 

I went up to my room and went to sleep.

-*-

Here is chapter nine. I hoped  you like it.

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