• Chapter 2
    I stayed in the hospital for a week. During that time the cops came and asked me the same questions as they had before I blacked out. My answer to all those questions was no.
    The first thing I did when I went home was check my e-mail. I had a new one from Damien.
    ‘Camren,
    I want you to know that the dance has been postponed due to you being in the hospital. Everyone is hoping that you’ll come home soon. I went to all your teachers and got your assignments. They are waiting for you on your table. I also convinced your manager to give you some time to pay your rent. I would have paid it myself but I knew you wouldn’t like that very much. I love you. Come back to school soon.
    Damien’.
    I was so touched by what he did that I went to The Grill to say hi to him. I told Jamie where I was going and she told me to bring her back something to eat. I took the car and got there in ten minutes.
    When I walked in Damien was nowhere to be seen. I went to the closest table, sat, and looked at the menu, even though I knew it by memory. After a few minutes of pretending to study the menu he came over to get my order. I could tell his mind was somewhere else. He didn’t seam to notice me until I actually spoke.
    “How may I help you today?” he asked me.
    “Ummm… Ill have the double cheeseburger with a coke.” I said with a smile when he jumped.
    “Camren, I didn’t realize you where. I’ve been thinking about you nonstop. When did you get home? Hold on I’m going to take my break early.” he said before he walked to tell jimmy that he was taking his break.
    “Hey jimmy, I’m taking my break early.” he called out ahead of him.
    “Why?” jimmy called back.
    “Camren’s here, that’s why.” he said.
    “Oh. Hi there Camren. How are you doing? Things haven’t been the same without you. People have been asking for your food. When will you come back to work?” jimmy asked.
    “I’m fine jimmy, thanks. I hope I’ll come back in a few days.” I told him.
    Damien got my order and something for him to eat. We went to a more private part to talk. He walked right on my heals. I could tell he wanted to be with me.
    When I sat down he, immediately, slid in after me.
    “It’s so good to see you again. I’ve missed you like crazy. There is something I want to ask you.” he told me.
    “Well go ahead and tell me then.” I said.
    “I’m going to join the police force. I’ll be going to police camp in a few weeks.” he told me.
    I was happy for him and sad about him leaving. I just got him back. I didn’t want to loose him again.
    I put on my happy face and said “I’m happy for you. You’ll do great. Just come back home soon.”
    He saw through my façade though. He gave my a tight hug and said “I’m sorry. I’m doing this so that I’ll be able to protect you better. This experience has made me realize how much you really mean to me.”
    “I know you do and I’m happy for you but I really don’t want you to leave. I just got you back and I don’t want to loose you.” I told him.