[Phoenix POV]

One whole day. Alan didn't talk to me. I suppose his Mom already talked to him. And that whole day, I just stayed in my room. I just slept the whole time.

I can still feel pain on my left shoulder but I'm feeling cold. I can't even finish my dinner.

"You need to eat Sam. Have you taken your meds yet?" Nana asked me. She's the one who's taking care of me.

I shook my head. "I'm not feeling well, Nana." I'm feeling cold and my throat is dry. I can't even swallow.

She touched my forehead.

"You have a fever. Stay there, I'll get your meds."

I can't help but think of my mom. 'I miss her.' I wanted to cry.

It's been 6 years since the accident and I miss them so much. I miss my brother too. I remember when I have a fever, he would make sure that I will have a chicken soup for dinner.

She can't help but remember when Lorie talked to her.


When Lorie saw me in my room, I can see the worry in her eyes. "Phoenix, I'm so sorry. I never meant this to happen."

"You don't need to be sorry. It was an accident. I'm sure he didn't mean it."

"All this time I've been unfair to you. All of these wouldn't happen if I didn't force you into this situation. I put you here and I want to get you out from this."

I didn't know what to say.

"Let's end this pretend Phoenix."

My eyes went big.

"Just one more week darling. Just one week and I promise you that everything will be back to normal."

"But what about Alan?" I can't help but worry about him.

"He agreed to undergo the surgery."

"W-what???" I was shocked. I can't believe he already agreed to it.

Lorie nodded. "He agreed into one condition, that you will not leave. He thought you might leave him after the incident last night. He's afraid that you will hate him forever."

So, that's what made him change his mind. Because of Sam. I don't know how to describe the pain that I'm feeling right now. Not the pain in my shoulder but the pain inside.

"When is his surgery?"

"Hopefully by next week."

'That soon?'

"You mean after the surgery, I will be gone here?"

She nodded.

I don't know if I should be happy. Part of her don't want to leave but another part of her want to go back to her old ways.

"I'm pretty sure Alan will look for me."

"I can make an alibi." From how she looks, I think her decision is final.

And now, I'm torn. I should be happy because finally I can go back to my true self and everything will be back to normal. But how come I feel like I don't want to leave Alan? Is it because after next week, I'll become invisible again to his eyes?



[Alan's POV]

When I woke up that morning, I asked Len to get me to Nana. I want to know how is Samantha. I can't help but worry. She just stayed in her room the whole day. And even though I really wanted to see her and say sorry, I promised my Mom to be patient.

"She had a fever last night. But I just came back from her room and she's now sleeping." Nana assured me when I asked her. "No need to worry."

I breathe out a long sigh. "Can I see her? I mean, can I talk to her?"

Nana pressed my nose lightly. Like what she always do when I was a child.
"Don't insist what you want Alan. Just let her rest."

I scratched the back of my neck. "I promise I won't stress her out." I even held up my right hand as a sign of promise.

She didn't answer and I can feel she left.

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I'm at the garden right now.

I really am worried about Sam. I need a smoke but I don't know where to get one. After the accident, the doctor said to stop smoking. But bad habits are hard to forget. Most especially at this time. I decided to listen to my iPod.

I finally decided to have the surgery. I need changes. I'm tired of my everyday routine. I can go back to touring. I will be able to see our fans and our band can go back making music. But most importantly, Sam and I can start over again.

I started to feel hungry but I don't know who to call. I decided to just go back to my room. Then I heard someone crying. I'm sure it was coming from Sam's room.

"Sam?" I knocked but no response. "Samantha?" I called for her again then opened the door.

"Sam?"

I can hear her crying.

"Samantha are you okay? Where are you?"

Since I can't see her, I tried to get to her bed. I almost fell down when I hit my knees to the side of the bed.

"Sam?"

I tried to reach out to her then I felt her hands.

"Sam? What happened? Why are you crying?" I sat beside her bed.

She was lying in her bed while crying. I'm not sure if she's awake or dreaming.

"Oh God!" I felt her temperature and I'm sure her fever is high.

"I miss my Mom!" Sam said in between sobs. "I want my Mom!"

"Wait here, I'll call Nana."

I felt she grabbed my hand. "Please don't leave. Stay." then she cried even more.

"Sshh.. It's okay. Don't cry." I pulled her closer to me and hugged her.

"Please don't leave."

"I promise. I'll stay."



[Phoenix POV]

I feel better now. My throat is no longer dry and I'm no longer cold. But when I opened my eyes I saw the familiar face.

'Why is he here?'

But instead of panicking, I stared at his face. Even if he looked like a drug addict cave man, he is still fucking gorgeous. He is sleeping peacefully. I don't care if he have tattoos all over his body. I find him cute in that way.

I reach out my hand to remove some strands of his hair from his face. But I change my mind. I don't want to wake him. I'll just stare at him. I wanted to stay like this.

I panicked when he moved then opened his eyes. He can't see me so he doesn't know I'm already awake. He sat beside me and suddenly leaned forward to me.

I cleared my throat to let him know that I'm awake.

"S-sam. Are you feeling better now?"

"Ahm, yeah. Why are you here? Are you planning on something?" I coldly asked him.

"Stop it Sam! Listen, I heard you crying so I went to check on you. I felt your forehead and you had a fever. Do you think I will take advantage of your situation? I cuddled you because you're freezing to death. What do you think I'm going to do?"

I was speechless. I felt guilty but happy at the same time.

Then his hands reached for my head.

"Thank God it went down," he said smiling this time.

'Shit! Why do you have to be this handsome Alan!'

"I'm sorry." He said out of the blue.

"For what?"

"I'm so sorry for what happened. I never meant to hurt you." I could feel his sincerity in his voice. Then his hands moves and cupped my face.

"Forget it! It's just an accident. And it's okay."

'Why can't I look into his eyes?'

"I know, sometimes I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. But can't you give me another chance?"

He was different now. I felt my breathing became heavy.

"Please Sam?"

'Do I have a choice?' I wanted to ask him.

"I promise you that I would change."

"Promise?"

"I promise." He nodded.

"Promise you won't shout at me?"

"Promise." he said while smiling.

"You will listen to everything I say?"

He chuckled. "Yup." he said popping the 'P'

"Okay I'll take that as a joke." I said smiling, genuinely.

"Samantha! I'm serious!"

"Do you know that jokes are better than promises?" I was smiling at him.

"Yeah, true enough!" And he smiled from ear to ear. "Can we start all over again?"

"Why not?"

He grinned and pinched my nose.

"Can I kiss you now?"

"Kiss your face!" then I threw a pillow to his face.

Notes

Hello guys! It's looking good between the two them. Let me know If I'm no longer making sense with the story. Next chapter, here comes Austin Carlile! :) What's going to be his role? Will he fall for Phoenix? Let's find out.