After a check up from the nurses, and a long interview from the police, Tammy came into the room pale and with a solemn look painted onto her face.

It was the first time I saw her so mature, so in need of company, she looked so empty, so alone. And right at this second I didn't care if all these years it had been wasted on her evil, bitchy ways, I didn't care that she had always brought me down, because right now, she was my sister and she needed me.

"Cali, I need to speak to you," she breathed, a shaky breath came out from her lips as if she was nervous.

Before I could even ask, Kyle got up to leave, but before he did, he brought his lips down onto my forehead. To say I was shocked was an understatement. I looked into his eyes and smiled, he smiled right back.

Tammy came and sat down in the chair Kyle was just sat in.

"You make a perfect couple," she started. I scoffed.

"We're not together," she smiled. "what did you want to talk to me about?" I asked, wanting to get it over and done with.

"First of all, I'd like to apologise, you don't have to forgive me, that's not what I'm asking for, I just want to explain," she let out in a breath.

"I'll give you that," was my only reply.

"I was so childish, I wanted to bring you down, I wanted to be better than you so I could be on top, that's why I'm such a bitch, you would always comeback with the best things, you'd always win, and I hated that, that's why it continued," she started.

"You were jealous?" I whispered, completely bewildered.

"Yes," she breathed. "I was completely, extremely jealous of you." A tear made it's way to the edge of her eyes, threatening to spill over.

"Don't cry,"

"It's just, I'm supposed to be your big sister, I'm supposed to be there for you, I'm supposed to protect you, Cali, and I never did that!" She sniffed angrily.

"You did protect me, against mom," I said truthfully. If it wasn't for her and Kyle I would have been dead. She nodded.

"But before that, mom would always be on my side, and I bathed in that attention, it took over my life, today, I had been taught a lesson, you were so strong against mom, I finally realised that I had the best sister in the world, and I should have never treated you the way I did," she sobbed. I laid my hand on top of hers.

"I don't care about the past anymore," I replied. "Let's forget about it,"

"How could you forget that?"

"Because you're my sister, and I don't care about it, I care about now and the future," I shrugged.

"I never meant it to get this far, not like that, I would never ever touch you in a bad way, I loved you, even if it seemed like I hated you, and I know on the surface I did, but the jealousy was so strong, deep down I loved you, you're my sister why wouldn't I?" She sniffed while she took hold of my hand with both her hands.

I brought my lips to her cheek.

"I love you too," I whispered. She smiled and brushed my hair back. "and I forgive you," I smiled. She looked relieved.

"Thank you so much," she breathed.

"What are sisters for?" I smiled cheekily. She laughed.

"I'll start acting like a sister, I promise,"

"I believe you,"I replied.

Suddenly, a knock resonated throughout the room, it was Kyle as he made his way back into the room.

"I'm sorry to intrude, it's just I got a bit bored out there on my own," his face was neautral, blank, yet his eyes twinkled with happiness, but I didn't know why.

"It's okay," Tammy shook her head and smiled up at him.

Kyle came to sit at the end of my bed.

"Nice to know you two are, you know, getting along,"

"Shut up, Kyle," I rolled my eyes. Tammy laughed as she got up.

"I'll leave you two in peace, I'll see you soon," she kissed me on the cheek before waving to Kyle and leaving.

I was happy and relieved things had been sorted out with Tammy. I was still hurt but I could brush past that, after all, Tammy was my sister and she was brave to come and talk to me, I believed she could change, I really did.

"Are you hungry?" Kyle asked. I looked into his piercing eyes and nodded. He smiled. "Good, how about take away because I don't want you eating hospital food, you'll become ill," he replied seriously as he took out his phone.

"Don't be stupid, hospital food is fine," I let out exasperated. He looked at me with a stern face.

"I won't allow you eating food here, you need to be fed properly, you can't chance it," I rolled my eyes and tutted as I laid back in bed further.

He could be so protective, it baffled me but I really did love it, sometimes.

Kyle dialed the number and ordered basically everything on the menu. I wasn't complaining.

"It's coming soon," he smiled. He sat back in his chair and sighed as he relaxed.

"Don't stress, Kyle," I said softly. His face look strained even when trying to relax.

"It's hard, you nearly got fucking killed, Cali," he replied harshly. My mouth shut closed firmly. He sighed as he sat up and took hold of my hand. "I'm so sorry, I'm still just so angry, you scared me, I scared myself, your mother scared me, you could have gotten killed, it just...scared me," he hesitated. My features softened.

"But I didn't get killed," I muttered.

"But you could have, it just brings a lot of memories back, I'm sorry," he frowned.

"What memories?" I whispered hesitantly. He sat back and waved his hand.

"It doesn't matter," he replied. I didn't question any further.

"It's okay, Kyle, whatever it is, don't worry about it," he smiled for reassurance, but I could see right through him. "Hey, Kyle?" I got his attention.

"Yes?"

"I hate you," I said, lightening the mood. He smiled.

"I hate you too, little virgin girl," I pouted.

"Like I said, I'm proud to be a virgin,"

"I'm proud too," he replied.

"You know you're quite sweet sometimes," I said.

"I'm not sweet," he replied. "Handsome, yes. Sweet, no," he shook his head.

"Kyle, you are, you're caring, it just rarely shows, but I know you care about me," I smiled wickedly.

"Shut up," was his only response. I laughed. "Of course I care about you, but you're still a bitch," he smiled playfully.

"I can live with that," I shrugged.

"But that's why I like you,"

"Oh so you like me now?" I asked with an arched brow.

"I didn't say that," he lied. I smiled.

"Oh I think you did!" I pointed.

"I did not-"

"You did!" I cut him off. Suddenly he got up out of his seat and started tickling my sides.

"Stop, I'm in hospital you can't do this!" I squealed. Suddenly his movements stopped and he looked at me with concern plastered on his face.

"I am so sorry, did I hurt you?" He breathed. I shook my head and giggled.

"No you fool, now go away," I smiled. He sat back in his seat. "When will I be going home?"

"Tomorrow, I asked the doctor, but I'll be staying with you for a few days at home," he replied.

"Why?" I asked. He moved his black hair from his eyes.

"Just to make sure you're safe and well,"

"That's not necessary," I shook my head. He didn't have to always make sure I was safe, I could look after my self, I knew that.

"It is, I need to keep you safe, I'm sorry, Cali but that's how it is," sometimes he sure knew how to aggravate me, but I guess he was only trying to do what's best for me, and I couldn't complain.

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