Falling for My Best Friend's Brother

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Camila

Three weeks have passed by since I woke up from the comma and I'm finally going home and I honestly couldn't be more happier. I started growing tired of the countless visitors I was getting every two hours and this hospital gown is getting on my nerves. Carlos and Nate came mostly every day which were the only highlights of my days here. I even got to meet Vivian and we instantly hit it off.

Although there was no sign of the brown haired boy Ive been desperately awaiting I finally drilled it in my head that he doesn't want to see me anytime soon. Pushing those thoughts out of my head I changed into the clothes my mom had bought me the night before which were a pair of black leggings a grey hoodie and a pair of old school vans.

Pulling my over grown hair into a messy high pony I stood up from hospital bed and grabbed the duffle bag that contained the clothes I wore the night of the fire. Every time I think back to the night I get this sick feeling in my stomach and when people ask me about it I can bring my self to speak about that night. It's a big blur I remember it and all but there's just some parts that are missing. Sighing I made my way out of the room I've been caged in for about two months.

My mom and Josh were standing near the reception desk talking to the doctor. Once they heard my footsteps their attention turned towards me and a smile stretched across all of their faces.

" Ready to go ? " asked Josh

" Yea " I nodded

" Well then Camila since your lungs are no longer getting support from the oxygen mask it'll be a little hard for them to adjust for the first couple of days. Nowthis is an inhaler patients with asthma use this to get air into their lungs. You must carry this everywhere you go. Now incase of an asthma attack you use this and if it runs out go to the nearest pharmacy to get it replaced. Got it ? " the doctor said

" Yea " I nodded again

" Well then your good to go I'll see you again in two weeks " he said giving my mom and Josh a small nod he disappeared into the hallway.

" Let's get the hell out of here " Said Josh breaking the silence

We walked out of the hospital into the cold night. Josh went to go fetch the car leaving me and my mom in utter silence.

" How are you feeling ? " she asked

Tearing my gaze from the parking lot my eyes landed on my moms face and the look on her face broke my heart. She looks like she hasn't slept in days making her look 10 years older. Knowing that I'm the cause of this makes me sick to my stomach.

" Okay " I assured her easing her worry

" I'm so glad your okay " she sniffed cradling my cheek in her palm. Her touch sent a comforting feeling through my body as I leaned in to it closing my eyes.

" I'm so sorry " I whispered opening my eyes to meet hers.

" Don't apologize for something you had no control of. What matters is that your alive. Okay ? " she asked using her slender fingers to push a stray strand of hair behind my ear.

I nodded as I fought back unshed tears. Just as Josh's car pulled up I heard my name being called. My mom and I both turned to see a girl running towards us. Her wild hair flying behind her. A slight smile spread across my lips at the sight of my crazy best friend.

" Oh I'm so glad I caught you before you left " she panted throwing her arms around me. My mom chuckled in amusement as I stumbled back in surprise but then wrapped my arms loosely around her.

" I'm so glad your okay " she breathed taking a step back.

" Don't you ever scare me like that again ! " she scolded lightly punching my arm