A very close call

Chapter 2

The ride back to Brightfields wasn't exactly a great one. Normally I loved being on a horse but at the moment, as Elvis' hooves lifted with each stride it would move my leg and as a result I would wince or groan in pain.

Every time I did Pin would pull me closer and give me a kiss on the temple or squeeze my body wrapped in his arms but I had never felt happier to be getting off the horse and by extension, out of the arms of my boyfriend.

The paramedic was set up in the tack room so Pin and Gabi helped me limp in and lie me down on the couch. Once I was comfortable Pin lifted my head and sat so it was resting in his lap, trying to calm me down by running his hand through my hair. Whilst Gabs pulled up a chair next to me and grabbed my hand. I clutched tightly onto it and prepared myself for the pain to come.

Pin's POV

I visibly cringed at the sight of Zoe's leg as the paramedic began to unwrap it. I didn't see the cut so much before as I was more focused on keeping her calm but now I wanted nothing more than to be in her position whilst she tried to calm me down. Why didn't I volunteer to be the one to go help Callum? Am I the worst boyfriend in the world for letting her do something so obviously dangerous? All the thoughts ran through my mind on repeat and it was Zoe's shaky voice that pulled me out of my mind.

"What you thinking about?" She asked quietly.
I replied with a nothing but cursed myself for how fake the announcement sounded. I knew right away that she picked up on this as she urged me to continue. When I didn't she said...

"I think it is about time we become more honest with each other. I have stuff I need to tell you so why don't you do the same?" I wanted nothing more than to bypass the conversation and say nothing but I knew that if I didn't Zoe could start focusing on the paramedic disinfecting the wound and he didn't want that.

I glanced nervously at Gaby as she sat next to Zoe. "Don't worry I'm not here to judge. You two lovebirds talk about what ever you want." Zoe let a small chuckle escape her lips which made me smile too. Gaby seemed happy for her success because she winked at me afterwards.

I was about to answer when commotion sounded outside "Bob!!!" "Suzie" were the few words Pin picked up in his unfocused state. Gaby smiled at the two.
"I'll go fill them in on what is going on." She gave Zoe's hand one final squeeze before standing up. On the way out she gave me a reassuring pat on the shoulder which I was grateful for before leaving the room.

With just the two of us and the paramedic in here I allowed myself to spread the thoughts consuming me.
"I feel like this is all my fault."
"What!" was Zoe's appalled reply.
"It's just that I think I should have been the one to have gone for Callum. I mean he followed my map to the bomb and you wouldn't have gotten hurt that way."

"But you would've. I know it is hard to watch me hurt but I would be feeling much worse if you were in my place right now. Hsss...." she cut herself off with a hiss as the paramedic began sewing up the most sensitive part of the cut. Not 20 seconds later however the nurse had finished sewing it up and bandaged it correctly.
Once she finished she said "here are some pain meds for you to take 3 times a day with each meal for about 15 days. You should be using crutches for about a week and no riding for the remaining days until the meds run out." Zoe looked glum at this but thanked the doctor nevertheless and said paramedic showed herself out.
Once the two of us were alone Zoe sat up and looked at me expectantly. "What?" I asked with a smile which she returned.

"Well we agreed to be more honest with each other so tell me... why don't you like Valentine's Day?" Her head cocked to the side as I let out a sigh.

"My parents got married on Valentine's."
"Oh Pin I had no idea."
I carried on, "they loved it, shared cards, presents, went out. I was only 5 and I thought that was what true love was. I guess Valentine's just scares me now cause I think that if I gave you a present or a card then eventually I would be the one left a fool cause you found someone better to date."

"Pin, I Love you. Regardless of whether or not you want to celebrate Valentine's. Just know that I am not your mom and I am not leaving you anytime soon, your stuck with me." I smiled. This is why I love her.

"I love you too Zoe." I smile spread across her face. She leaned into kiss me but I pulled back. "However the police are going to be so mad with you. I'm so mad with you why couldn't you just stay still." I tried to stay mad but she tucked herself into me in a tight hug. I gave up on the act and wrapped my arms around her tightly and kissed her head, she responded by pulling herself closer. I would have stayed there forever if the door to the tack room didn't open and the whole group didn't barge in.

Zoe's POV

As everyone shoved each other out the way to see if I was alright all I could do was smile. I tucked myself as neatly into Pin's body as possible and allowed them to huddle around me.

"Well this was a pretty shit Valentine's don't you think?" I said trying to make a joke but they all just looked concerned so I gave up trying to lighten the mood.

At least we are all ok and that is what was important. We are all getting along finally so I hope this will be the end of the drama.

Oh who am I kidding?