Ensure you've read chapter 3 first.

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My head felt fuzzy and when I tried opening my eyes, they felt too heavy.

"I think she's stirring." I heard a voice say.

"I'll go get the doctor." Another voice replied.

I tried prying my eyes open once more and this time, I was successful.

"Turn the lights off." I groaned out, shutting my eyes because the brightness of the bulbs hurt.

I sat up and opened my eyes slowly this time. I was greeted by my mum smiling at me with a cup of water in her hands.

"You should drink this, your throat is probably dry." She said placing the cup in my hand.

"What am I doing here?" I asked looking down at the ridiculously big hospital gown.

"You got hit by a car about three days ago, landed on the ground with your head and that fall knocked you out." Cole said walking in with a doctor.

"Can you excuse us for a bit, I'll love check her vitals without her being distracted. Once I'm done you can come back inside." The doctor said moving towards me.

The doctor asked me to do a few things, took my vitals like blood pressure and all, then asked me some questions "trauma check", that's what he said. And as soon as he walked out, Cole and my mum came right in.

"How do you feel?" My Mum asked concerned.

"I feel good, a little uncomfortable in this gown, but good all the same." I replied her honestly.
"So...I've been here for three days?" I asked.

"Yeah. The doctor said you can leave tomorrow though." Mum said holding my hand gently.

"Thanks for bringing me here." I said to Cole with a soft smile.

"About that-" Cole said rubbing temple.
"I wasn't the one who found you." He added.

"Who did?" I asked confused.

"The nurses said you were brought here by a 'Good Samaritan' who asked to be kept anonymous." Mum answered.

That was both confusing and a little unsettling and I guess the frown on my face made it obvious that I was about to start overthinking.

"Don't over think it, just be grateful that someone was there at the right time." Mum said.

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"I was so scared, I called twice everyday. I'm pretty sure Cole was getting tired of my phone calls." Maya said with a smile.

"Awww, you love me that much?" I teased.

"I wasn't going to let you die on me just like that." She replied.

"You can't get rid of me so easily, I have about seventy more years to live." I said flipping my hair dramatically.

"I missed you so much." She said.
"I was really scared you won't wake up." She added.

"Well she's here now." Cole said putting his head directly in-front of the camera.

"I don't miss you asshole, can you put your face away so I can see the lady of the hour." Maya said faking annoyance.

"I hate you both." Cole said going back to where he was seated.

Maya and I spoke for a few minutes before she hung up because she had a class soon.

"So.." I said facing Cole.

"So?" He asked quirking his brow.

"Asides Maya, Jeff and Dimitri, anyone else I have to call back?" I asked.

"No?" He said a little uneasy.

"Not Hope or Damon?" I asked a little surprised.

"Kim..I-"

"No, it's fine. Don't bother giving excuses for anyone. Let's not talk about it." I said cutting him off.

I can't believe it. Hope didn't notice I was gone for 3 days. She didn't even bother calling, not even a text. She's supposed to be my best friend.
Fuck it, even Darcy called to check on me.
Let me not even get started with Damon.

"Burger and fries coming right up." My mum said walking in with bags of takeout food.

I was still a little upset by Hope and Damon, but I wasn't going to let that spoil the happy vibe my mum just came in with.

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"Oh hey Kim." Damon said as he opened the door.
He looked quite surprised to see me, maybe even flustered and scared.

"Can you spare me some minutes, I'll be quick." I said as I tried walking into his apartment.

"Uh..yeah sure, but we should probably talk here." He said blocking the doorway.

I was a little hurt by that, I won't lie, but I pushed it back. He was back at it again, acting weird, like there was something he didn't want me to find out.

"Fine. Did you know I was at the hospital?" I went straight to the point, honestly there was no need stalling.

"Oh shit. Cole told me, I totally planned to call but it just skipped my mind. Are you okay?" He rushed out.

"Really?" I asked, the wave of shock kept hitting harder with every passing second.

"Look I'm really sorry, I just forgot." Damon said.

"I was knocked out unconscious for three freaking days Damon Salvador and you just forgot to come visit or even call." By now I was yelling. My body was shaking with rage.

"Look Kim-"

"Save it." I screamed cutting him off.
"I'm not asking you to act like my boyfriend or anything but as my fucking friend Damon the least you could have done was call. Before anything else, we're friends and showing that you care when one person is hurt is what friends do." I said trying my best not to show how hurt I was.
No, I wasn't hurt, I think extremely disappointed will be the right word to use.

"Kim don't do this." Damon said as he attempted to hold my hand.

"Don't touch me." I said angrily as I moved away.
"You know what, you finally got what you wanted. I'm done. Done with whatever this thing between us was and done with even being friends with you." I said raising my hands in surrender.
"I really hope you're satisfied with yourself." I said walking to my car.
"And Damon, thank you for everything." I said as I got into my car.

I had not driven far when I decided to visit Hope and just get done with this whole thing once and for all.

"Hey Kim. Haven't heard from you in days, what's good?" She said cheerfully.

"Are you at your place?" I asked ignoring the pleasantries.

"No. I'm at a friend's place." She answered hurriedly.

"Tell me where it is, I'll pick you up, we should talk." I said.

"No. No. Don't bother, I'll come over to your place this evening." She said.
"I'll call you later. Bye." She said and cut the call immediately.

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