Emily POV

When Ethan dropped me off I got inside my house and my heart was racing. I was becoming close to him. I am starting to feel like we could be friends. Do I want that?

The day went on and I didn't do much. My mind was foggy. 

I went to the car repair shop to get fix my car so I wouldn't have to bike anymore. That reminds me that I still need to go pick up my bike at Ethan's house one day. 

It was now evening and I was preparing for tomorrow. I had a musical day planed with the little kids. I can play some songs on a piano so I think we will be good.

Then my phone rings. I look at the screen- Natalie

˝ hey˝ I answer

˝Hey, where were you yesterday?˝ she asks and I sigh than tell her everything that happened.

˝WOOOOOW girl, sleeping at the hot patient's house,˝ she says and I can feel the smirk thru the phone. 

˝It is not like that and you know it,˝ I say with an exhale. 

˝Okay okay just saying he seems to care about you,˝ she says.

Next day

I didn't want to stay at home more than one day and I was already feeling fine, I didn't have a fever anymore thank god. 

I got to the RC and my first patient would have been Ethan. Did he even get back? Is he still at home?...

I was brought out of my thoughts when Alex was suddenly next to me.

˝Earth to Emily,˝ she says laughing but with a little concern in her eyes.

˝Oh, Hi Alex sorry I was in my own world for a moment,˝ I let out a small laugh.

˝So you feeling okay?˝ she asks while walking with me.

˝Oh yea It was just a short cold,˝ I say nodding.  And thinking if I should mention I slept at Ethan's house. But decide that that is probably not the best idea.

˝SO what have you got planned for today?˝ she asks.

˝Well I have a musical program for the younger ones,˝ I say heading to the music room.

˝Isisn't your first one Ethan ?˝ she asks with her eyebrow lifted.

˝Yea I was just going to see if he is back,˝ I say changing my direction to Ethan's room.

As I am walking I hear that there is chatter in his room. So he must be back. I hope it is not that Vickie girl again.

As I knock and open the door, I am met with a familiar pair of eyes.

˝EMIIIIILY?!˝ Noah smooth voice calls. OMG, I haven't seen him since the party. And I have been avoiding his calls and texts. 

And now he is here seeing me in my uniform and in Ethan's room. I don't want to lie to him anymore. I look form Noah to Ethan and his eyes display a little shock. Like he wasn't expecting me to be back so soon. 

˝Emily what are you doing here?˝Noah asks again and I clear my throat looking at Ethan hoping he would say something. 

˝She is the student assigned to me,˝ Ethan's calm voice fills the room. 

˝Since when?˝ Noah continuous with a confused expression on his face.

˝SInce I got here,˝ Ethan says casually.

˝SO you two have known each other ?˝ He says a little hurt.

˝Yea we did, I didn't know you two known each other I just didn't want to make it awkward for Ethan so I didn't say anything.˝ I say trying to explain. 

˝ Is this why you have been avoiding me?˝ he asks.

˝No... Yes, I just don't want to make Eth....˝

˝Ethan uncomfortable...Yea I get it.˝ Noah cuts me off.

˝I am sorry.˝ I say looking at him. Good god, I feel like my heart is gonna pop out of my chest. 

˝That is okay I guess,˝ he says. ˝But now that I know you can make it up to me by having lunch with me,˝ he says and I don't know what to say.

˝ I don't know...˝ I try to think this out. Noah looks at Ethan like hi is asking for permission.

˝I don't care,˝ Ethan says. And I feel this strange feeling of hurt. I mean why he didn't say anything hurtful. It just the way he said it like he really doesn't care.

I give a small smile to Noah and tell him I will text him that he should really go now since we have therapy. 

He left after he bro-hugged Ethan and gave me a big smile. 

˝I have therapy with the younger ones here. We will head to the music room, do you want to join us?˝ I blab out.

He looks at me and raises an eyebrow.˝ What am I one of the younger ones?˝ he says.

˝No I just thought you could play something since you know how to play the guitar,˝ I say with one hand behind my neck.

˝Pleeeeas!˝I add giving him my puppy dog eyes.

˝And If I say no?˝ 

˝Than I will be really sad and you won't have a session with me today.˝ I say pouting my lower lip. 

˝Such a shame,˝ he says as he turns away from me.  So I guess that means no...

I am about to walk out the door when he yells behind me, ˝ I am coming good woman.˝ 

I plaster a smile on my face. And wave him to hurry up. 

As we are walking to the music room I ask him.

˝So why was Noah here? Are you angry he found out?˝ 

˝He brought me here today, so I don't miss any of my therapy,˝ he says mockingly looking at me.  I don't say anything and there is a couple of minutes of silence.

˝ And no I am not angry,˝ he says after a while. 

˝Oh˝ I say relieved.

˝But I didn't think you would be here today. I thought you would spend some time at home to take it easy.˝ he then says.

I look at him and he is looking straight ahead. ˝ I was feeling much better, must have been the good care I was given. ˝ I say. 

He chuckles under his breath. And I do the same. 

As we finish the music hours the nurses take the little kids back to their rooms. And Ethan was amazing with them. He played with them and laugh. He was so relaxed. 

We were alone now. ˝Thank you, Ethan, you are dismissed, ˝ I say with a laugh.

He gives me a nod and heads out. I say behind and turn to the piano. It was a long time I had a chance to play it. I sit behind it and start playing...

Then the words fly out of me as my fingers linger on the kyes: 

Don't you know I'm no good for you?
 I've learned to lose you, can't afford to
tore my shirt to stop you bleedin'But nothin' ever stops you leavin'
Quiet when I'm comin' home and I'm on my own
 I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Don't you know too much already?
I'll only hurt you if you let me
Call me friend but keep me closer
And I'll call you when the party's over
Quiet when I'm comin' home and I'm on my own
And I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
Yeah, I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
But nothin' is better sometimes
Once we've both said our goodbyesLet's just let it go
Let me let you go
Quiet when I'm comin' home and I'm on my own
I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Song: Billie Eilish - when the party's over