Hey, is everything ok?" they asked when I walked into the room.
"Yeah" but I lied. I was not fine at all.
Later, Brian was better and we were allowed to go and see him. The Boys went in, saw him first, and talked. The doctor came in and said that his results were good and he could go home, but he had to take it easy. Then, the boys told him of how I had saved him and he was overjoyed. They brought me in, even though I really didn't want to right then.
"Brian!" giving him a gentle hug.
" Hey. So, you're the one they say saved my life."
"What?" I turned to the guys.
"What did you guys tell him?"
"Nothing..." they said in smiling, guilty, childish voices.
"Well...not really, but..."
"You're the best. Come here" Brian said giving me a great big hug.
"Ummm... thanks.. but I am just happy that your back and healthy." although I did not deserve the compliment.
"Me too."
"We missed you a lot."
"Awww...I love you guys" turning all red, with a smile on his face
We all gathered for a group hug. I caught Nick's eyes and smiled, but he noticed that my eyes were all red and puffy and was concerned but did not say anything and smiled back.
"Just don't scare us like that again." messing with his hair.
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From there, we went to the station house, hung out, watched a movie, and ate popcorn. Well... the popcorn ended up all over the floor. We had a popcorn fight and some of them tried to get it into the other one's mouth. I was teasing and playing around with Nick and he got me back by tickling me to death. The rest of them could see that we liked each other. We flirted all night. I had to say uncle really loud to get him to stop. Finally, we had to go to bed. I went up behind Nick, flipped his hat, and got it.
"Hey!" he yelled.
I screamed and ran from him and he came after me, both of us laughing. I ran around the room and through the hallways, stopped, and stood straight and silent against the kitchen wall, waiting for him to come the other way. He didn't come for a few minutes and so I got off the wall, poked my head around, and didn't see him. Well, he came up behind me and grabs me around the waist, scaring me half to death.
"Gotcha!"
I turned around and smiled at him.” That was mean"
"I know"
I finally surrendered his hat and we went into my room and talked. While I was talking, he leaned over and kissed me. As we pulled away...
"Nick, you dumb ass!" AJ yelled down the hall.
Nick looked at me and laughed.
"Damn, what did I do now?"
I just shrugged and giggled and he got serious.
"I'm sorry about what just happened, I just couldn't help myself."
"There is no reason to be sorry...I liked it."
"Yeah? Me too..."
I smiled back, feeling all warm inside,
"Well, I better get my ass back over to my room and see what is up."
"Ok, goodnight. See you in the morning.” although I did not know if I would see him ever again.
"Ok, night. Sweet dreams"
"Thanks... You too"
Nick left thinking 'Oh, I will be having sweet dreams alright' with a smirk on his face.