Oli's POV:

I watched as her chest rose and fell steadily, her eyes still shut. The doctor had simply said that she had a concussion, but needed for her to be fully conscious before he knew for sure.

Andy and I managed to get over our differences long enough to take her to the hospital, and now we were both just concerned for her. But there was also the fact that as of right now, technically she didn't have a boyfriend. At least I'm pretty sure.

Andy holds one of her still hands, sitting right beside her bedside while I lean against the window, keeping distance between us but it wanting to be away from her.

I know that Nikki wouldn't leave Andy, especially after finding out that it was mostly fucking Danny's fault. But I can't help but hope that she may suddenly change her mind.

My eyes avert to her slumbering face and I feel something inside of my relax; she just looks so peaceful. I want her, but I also want her to be happy.

I just wish I could do both.


Nikki's POV:

Im surrounded by a dense fog. The mist practically suffocating me as I try to search for even a sliver of light, but there is nothing.

I glance down, and am startled to see, or rather not see, the ground beneath my feet fading into blankness. Even the thick fog begins to disappear into nothingness.

And then there is nothing.

And then there is light.

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I gasp awake so suddenly that I am briefly blinded. Then my senses all become overpowered and I have to catch my breath. I glance around and frown when I realize I am in a small hospital room. Andy and Oli surround my bed, both of them silent and tense.

They both jump when I jerk to consciousness, their eyes lingering on me. And in that moment, all I wish is that I could black out again.

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