"Dad, please say something." I plead quietly.

His eyes snap to me.

" I'm taking you home. For good this time." He says, jumping off the bed.

" Dad, come on I can't just leave!" I say incredulously, rising to my feet too.

" You almost died Hazel!!" He shouts with eyes wide.

" I know that dad. I was there!...B-but that's not what I want to hear right now. I need my dad. I need my dad!" I cry out, tears trailing down my face.

His head drops, breathing hard.

" I failed you didnt I?"

"Dad." I quickly go over to him, wrapping my arms around his waist and resting my head against his chest.

He quickly holds me tight as he releases a shaky breath.

" I almost lost you, I almost lost the last thing I have left to live for." He says with a shaky breath, causing a pinch in my chest.

" I'm sorry sweetheart, I'm so sorry that I wasn't there for you and you felt like you couldn't talk to me sooner. I wasn't there to protect you from all hurt and to know that you almost died, that you were almost taken from me, I -"

"Dad, dad. It's okay, I'm okay." I try reassure him.

"No it's not okay."

" Dad - "

"No sweetheart, you don't understand." He pulls back to look down at me. "Nothing is okay."

I frown at him in confusion, not understanding what he is talking about.

He sighs. " Come on." He gestures for both of us to take a seat on the bed.

I wait patiently as he runs his hand over his face, taking a calming breath. Something tells me that whatever he wants to tell me is bothering him.

"Sweetheart, nothing has ever been okay after what had happened to you and now that I know the reason, I am beyond angry." He says, not even looking at me.

" Dad, you're not making any sense. I don't understand what you're trying to say."

" The incident that happened that night, did more harm then you think. " He turns to face me and the look on his face scares me. "Before I took you out of the hospital that time, I learnt from the doctor that the head injury you experienced, happened quite some time back, I believe that it was during your accident."

" W-what?"

" Yes. All that fatigue, headaches and other things are side effects of the head injury you had experienced. You've experienced another hit to the head and that has caused a trigger to your memories."

"So I have lost a part of my memory?" I gasp.

" Unfortunately yes but only a small percentage. You regaining that part which is lost, needs to happen naturally and we have to be careful, we need to avoid stress and hurting your head." He sighs. "I was so devasted to learn all this from the doctor. That's why the doctor had strictly advised us to keep you away from all stress, so that you wouldn't trigger with the healing process. We are not trying to baby you sweetheart, but we are looking out for your health."

"So I'm sick?" I whimper, my eyes having gone wide and my breathing becoming laboured.

" No, no, you're not sick." He pulls me to him, tucking my head under his chin. " My pumpkin is not sick, do you hear me?"

"B-but you just said -"

"Don't misunderstand me Hazel. You were hurt and almost died but you survived this. You survived." He says, kissing the top of my head." And you will continue to survive because you are my strong little girl, my fearless heart."

I close my eyes, welcoming the comfort I receive from my dad and letting his words to sink in. When I feel something touch my skin, I frown , realizing that dad has just shed a tear over this.

" Dad, it's going to be okay. "

" I should be telling you that."

" I think you need to hear those words more then I do right now." I tell him, making him chuckle.

I pull back, giving him a small smile as I wipe away the evident tears.

" I'm sorry that I was so difficult about the hospital thing, I didn't think it was this serious. I just don't like it and you know my reasons."

" I know and I hate that you've had repeated visits there."

" I'm actually relieved that I could be open about all this. Sam pushed me into telling you because I was scared about how you would react. That maybe you would be disappointed in me or something."

"No, I could never. I'm glad that you told me and you know what, it's relieving to know that Sam has been there for you."

"Yeah, he's like the brother I never had."

He nods. " But I have to say that I am seething inside about what those kids had done to you. I almost lost you because of their stupidity and if I ever saw one of them, especially that boy you called a boyfriend, I don't know what I would do -"

" Dad, don't go there. " I plead with a sigh, taking his hand in mine. "They are not worth it, besides there's nothing I can do about them but to move on and - , " my cellphone suddenly rings, distracting me.

I get off the bed and go on to take my phone from the little table I had left it.

" It's not easy to just let them get away with this. "

" Dad." I say with a warning tone, before picking up my phone answering. "Hello."

" Hazel Grace I want to see you." I roll my eyes at his demand.

You'd think time spent at the hospital would have changed his attitude by now. But no, he's still the same demanding Roman.

" Hi to you too Roman."

" Hazel Grace, I need to see you. Tell me you're coming now."

" What's the magic word?" I say, deciding to tease him a bit.

" Sweet please, just - just tell me you're coming." Hearing the urgency in his tone makes my smile to drop.

" Roman what's wrong?" I ask.

My father starts paying attention to the conversation when he hears the worry in my tone.

" I need you here." He says.

" Okay, I'll be there." I say before hanging up.

" What's wrong with Roman?" My dad asks.

" I don't know, but could we go and see him before dinner?" I say, already looking for my shoes.

" Sure. "

I quickly wear my shoes and take everything I need before we head out of the hotel room.

The whole way through, I try think of the reason for him needing to see me so urgently and what could have happened to him. I sure do hope that it's not something life theatening, because I've had too much of a scare after last night.

Making it into the hospital, I find my feet quickening on their own and leading me straight for his room.

" Slow down Hazel." Dad says as he follows behind me.

" I can't dad, Roman needs me." I say.

" Hazel dear, you're here." Mrs O'Connor says in surprise, when we bump into each other on her way out of Roman's hospital room.

" Hi Mrs O'Connor, is Roman -"

" Hazel!" I hear him call for me from inside the room.

With my eyes wide and heart racing, I barge into his room after she steps aside for me. The moment I enter and he takes notice of me, he literally starts to get off the bed.

" Roman, what are you doing?!" I gasp in surprise, already across the room to stop him but instead, I'm pulled into his arms for the biggest and tightest hug I've ever received from him.

" Roman, w-whats wrong?" I ask, both worried and confused by his actions, but returning his embrace.

He doesn't say anything but buries his face in my hair. When I hear his harsh breathing and slight tremble in his body, I start to really worry about him. I can't remember the last time he'd gotten like this and it had taken alot just to calm him down.

He was a kid then, I can't imagine now as a young man.

" It's okay Roman. Whatever it is, you can share it with me, you know that I'm here." I say, giving him a soft rub on his back.

He pulls back after some time and places his hands on my shoulders, taking a breath. " I know about what Nick did to you last night." He says before moving away from me.

I close my eyes, praying that God gives me strength.

" Roman -"

"No Hazel, don't try and defend him!" He says, holding his hand up.

" I'm not, but you need to calm down."

" Don't tell me to bloody calm down, he- he had you on your knees and begging him!......How do you expect me to react to this?!"

" I know that you might be upset right now but -"

" I am more then upset, I am - you know what, I want to kill him !"

" Roman Joel O'Connor you will do no such thing!......Do you hear me?!" My eyes widen at his words.

" What do you expect me to do?!"

" I expect you to stop yelling because I can hear you perfectly fine. I expect you to f*ckin' calm down !"

" Stop bloody cussing Hazel Grace!"

" I can do whatever I bloody want!"

Right after we pretty much shout at each other, we end up glaring at each other. The door suddenly opens and both his stepmom and my dad enter, followed by nurse Allie.

" What in the world is going on here?" My dad asks, glancing between us.

" Yeah, the whole hospital can hear you two." His stepmom says.

" Just having a little disagreement. Sorry if we were too loud." I say.

" Are you okay?" Dad asks me and I understand why he's asking, this being due to the whole staying away from stress thing.

"Yeah, could you give us a moment?...I promise that we wont take long." I give them a pleading look.

" Sure." Mrs O'Connor says after some time, leaving the room and being followed by the nurse and dad, who's eyes linger on me.

I turn to Roman.

" Are you calm now, can we actually talk or should I leave?" I ask, crossing my arms.

He sighs after some time and he walks on to sit back down on the bed.

" Roman, you went through an accident and you need to recover."

" I'm fine."

"Sure you are Mr I want to kill him." I say sarcastically.

"You're not funny Hazel."

" I'll take that as a compliment. Now what other reason did you have for calling me besides wanting to vent huh?"

" I wanted to make sure that you wouldn't leave me."

" Are you serious?!" I can't help but laugh.

When I see that he is not joking, I stop laughing.

" W-why would you think something like that?" I ask frowning in confusion.

He shrugs.

I uncross my arms and walk closer to him. " Roman, this thought doesn't just randomly come up. There must be a reason."

He doesn't say anything but stares at the floor.

" I'm okay if that's what you're worried about." I say as I join him on the bed. He looks at me." I know about what that incident did to me. I learnt it from my dad tonight."

" You told him what happened?"

" Hmm." I nod. " Well, what I learnt and remember."

" How did he take it?"

" Not so well, but I do hope he leaves this be."

" How can he Hazel Grace?.....They need to pay, especially that Kyle!"

" Would you stop Roman Joel O'Connor and calm down!" He huffs and looks away.

" You only ever call me by my full name when you're mad at me."

" That's because I am."

A moment of silence takes over for a moment and I take the time to calm myself down.

" Am I stressing you out too?" He asks in a low tone.

" Yes you are." His head whips in my direction and I have to bite on my lip to suppress the incoming grin.

" You guys treat me like I'm pregnant or something."

" You'd make a pretty pregnant woman." He blinks at me.

I give him a ' really' look.

" What? - It's my opinion." He shrugs.

" And you know what I think?"

" What?"

" I think you'd be an extremely over protective, impossible but cute and loving father to your children one day." I say with a small smile.

He rolls his eyes playfully and I smile at him.

" Anyway, why are we even discussing this, it's weird." I shake my head in disbelief of the change in topic.

" It's part of life."

" Yeah yeah yeah. Now, your dad." He groans, laying back on the bed.

" Can we not?"

" Yes we have to. Now I know you're upset over what he may -"

" He did." He quickly says.

"Okay, he did. Look, emotions were quite high last night, alot was said but we all came from a good place because - believe it or not, everyone present last night only had you in mind. We just wanted you to get better." I say.

" How is pushing my - ," he takes a breath before speaking again. " How is mistreating my best friend thinking about me huh?......He's only invaded my life for a short while and already he thinks he can pick and choose who can be in my life or not. That's not right Hazel Grace, what he did was outright wrong. He had no right to speak to you any how, anyone else but you." He gets off the bed and starts pacing, though I notice the difference in how he walks and it being due to him being hurt.

" Does he even know what you've been through?...No!"

" How are you walking?" He stops in his tracks and slowly turns to face me.

" W-what?"

" You were hit very hard by that car Roman and I was sure that it would take some time, for you to get back on your feet yet you're walking fine, well...almost there. "

" Well nothing was found broken and the doctor says that it is surely a miracle. I only got a few bruises and pains and a little hit on the head due to falling to the ground, but that's it." He shrugs.

"Don't ever take this miracle lightly Roman. We almost lost you last night."

"Hazel -"

" What we need to focus on is the good we have now. Focusing on the bad is exhausting seriously, I need a breather from all this and yes, to be honest, I was hurt and frustrated last night. But the whole time I thought of you and not losing you, that's why I fought so hard just to donate my blood when you needed it."

"W-what did you just say?"

" I said that yes I was hurt and frustrated but I thought of you -"

" No, you said something about donating blood. "

I open and close my mouth, trying to find the words but they fail me, this making me to sigh and close my eyes

" Hazel, look at me. "

I open my eyes to look at him. He starts towards me.

" Tell me Hazel Grace." He presses.

" Last night, the doctor told us that you had lost alot of blood due to the accident and therefore you were in need of it. Everyone tested but they weren't a match, but I was and so I donated my blood to you."

He doesn't say anything for a while but just looks down at me.

" I had to do it, Roman. You needed it and I just couldn't sit by and do nothing. I know you might be worried and all but -"

" You saved my life." He cuts me off.

" Huh?" I was not expecting that.

" You saved my life Hazel Grace." I yelp when I'm pulled off the bed and into his arms, his face burying into the crook of my neck. " Thank you."

My heart jumps when he says this.

" It's okay Roman. I would do everything all again in a heartbeat. Just so you know." I say, wrapping my arms around him.

My lips curve up into a small smile when I feel him kiss my temple.

The sound of the door opening makes us to pull away from each other. When Roman steps aside, in view comes my dad, who enters. Followed by Roman's step mom.

" Is it safe to come in?" His stepmom asks.

" Yeah, someone's cooled down now." I say, nudging Roman's shoulder.

He rolls his eyes at me, throwing his arm around my shoulders casually.

"Roman. It's good to see you all up and on your feet. " Dad says to him.

" I'm just glad I didn't break any bones and more so grateful for what Hazel Grace did for me."

My heart starts racing in a small panick when my dad glances between us slightly confused.

"Uh good thing both of you are here because we have an announcement to make." I decide to speak about this now.

" What is it?" Mrs O'Conner asks.

I glance at Roman first, who nods at me to go ahead.

" After what had happened dad, I thought it would be best if I moved out of the hostel." I start, making sure that I'm looking directly at my dad.

He nods, taking in my words.

" And the place I think would be best is at Roman's place. "

" Excuse me?" Dad says, making me gulp.

I move away from Roman, walking closer to dad.

" It's the one place I feel is the safest for me, apart from home. You know that I can't return there dad." I trail off.

" Did you guys really think things through, I mean sharing an apartment is no joke." Mrs O'Connor says.

" We know and we both had a real talk about this, but we believe we can make it work." Roman says, making me smile.

" That's right." I turn to dad. " Dad look we -"

" I'd like to talk to Roman alone for a moment." He suddenly says.

I frown abit and just as I am about to say something, Mrs O'Connor tells me that we should give them some space.

I nod, glancing between them nervously before stepping out after Mrs O'Connor.

I bite my nails nervously, hoping that dad does agree to this.

" Hazel dear sit down for a moment."

" Sorry." I mumble, taking a seat next to her.

"So you really want to live with with Roman?" She asks.

" Ofcourse." I quickly say with no doubt.

She suddenly smiles, making me to look at her weirdly.

" Don't you think some people would find it a little weird that you two are living together?"

" Why would they?"

" Oh nothing, just that you're a girl and he's a guy, but bestfriends ofcourse." She trails off, leaning back on the chair with her arms crossed.

I can't help but frown a little because of the teasing tone in her voice.

" I think we can make it work. Well survive is more like it. I mean Roman O'Connor can be...." I try think of the right word but can't.

There are quite a number of words that can finish that sentence.

" He is his own person." She says with a chuckle.

" Yep." I say, popping the p."And honestly, there will be days where I'll want to strangle him because there have been close calls. But moving out of the academy is what I honestly need, there's just no place I believe I'd feel more comfortable to be, then at Roman's place."

She nods in understanding.

" Dear listen, I want to apologise for how Roman's dad acted last night. In fact, he treated you unfairly and my heart pains when I think about it."

I look away, taking a breath and trying to push back the images of last night. In all truth, what happened really hurt me. It hurt me so deeply that I felt that the whole world was against me and that no one understood how important Roman is to me.

"He was just worried about his son. I understand." I say in a low voice, blinking back the tears.

I don't know why this is affecting me so much when it is a night passed.

" Hazel." I turn to look at her, forcing a smile onto my face.

Meaning to speak, she thinks better of it. Her eyes fill with sadness as she looks at me.

" H-how is Rosy?....I miss her." I say, changing the subject.

" She's good. I decided to not tell her about what happened to Roman or else she would have been really worried. She only knows that Roman went on a school trip, I didn't want to expose her to last nights atmosphere."

I nod in understanding.

" Maybe once everything is settled down, I can visit her." I say.

" She would like that." She smiles at me. " You know Hazel, you are a good person with a good and caring heart. Don't ever think otherwise." She says, squeezing my hand softly.

My stomach starts to growl reminding me that my dad and I had dinner plans.

" We should probably check on my dad and Roman." I rise to my feet.

Opening the door, I peek my head in.

" Is it safe to come in?"

" I was wondering when you'd come in." Roman jokes, making me to roll my eyes as I enter.

" For your own info, dad and I have dinner plans to get to." I poke my tongue at him.

" Yeah, we need to get going." Dad says, rising from the chair.

" So you guys talked?" I trail off, trying to throw a hint to them.

" Yes we did."

" And so, is it okay for me to move in with Roman. As soon as possible?"

My heart drops when dad's demeanor changes and his expression goes blank.

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Lets hope her dad will agree. Though I do think Hazel needs to be away from all the negative energy, she needs time to heal.

What are your thoughts on the main characters? And their friendship.

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