she woke up the next day in hospital, with no idea how she landed up there or who took her, she didnt really care either. A doctor came in and informed her all the things that was wrong with her the only thing she heard was 'cracked rib' she hadnt felt any pain in her ribs until now, it must have been from when he kicked her. Her face was throbbing as well but none of that seemed relevant, the doctor kept going on and on telling her she needed to inform the police.
"yeah i think i get the picture, you can leave now" she interrupted him
He simply ignored her rudeness and said "no problem at all miss" and left the room
It took her a good five minutes to realise she wasnt alone, the curly haired boy from the night before was sitting in the corner of the room and she probably wouldnt have noticed if he hadnt spoken up.
"feel better"
gasping she replied, "what are you doing here"
"im sorry i couldnt live with myself if i left you like that, you were out cold"
"i appreciate the concern but i dont need anyones help"
"evidentally you do, im Harry by the way"
"im Chris"
"Chris? isnt that a guys name"
"if you say so" she said rolling her eyes
"i wasnt meaning that in an offensive way, the doctors say you need to give a police report dont worry i didnt tell them what i saw"
"forget it, im not telling them anything"
"there on their way"
"well they can go back to where they came from because im not talking and you can go back to doing whatever you do, this doesnt concern you"
"sorry i dont mean to involve myself where im not needed but i cant just leave you in a state like this"
you dont know me, i could be a murderer you never know"
"well i guess im just gonna have to give you the benefit of the doubt"
"you're making the wrong decision then"
"life goes on, now just tell the police what happened and ill take you home"
"i dont have a home, and im screwed if the police get here before i leave"
"i guess you're screwed then" he said nodding towards the doorway with the police officer entering through it
"Crystal i shouldve known it wouldn't be long before i would be paying you another visit" the officer said
"evening officer, you've lost some weight since last time i saw you" she said
"oh what you mean last month, whats the issue this time"
"nothing worth your concern, sorry to waste your time, that will be all" she said closing her eyes pretending to be falling asleep.
"cut the crap Crystal ive had just about enough of you, you know you were on your final warning for this stuff, ive payed you enough visits we are now on a first name basis"
"yep Johny boy were the best of mates now"
"ill give you five minutes to get youself ready then im coming back in and you will give me a statement, and ill decide whether i need to press any charges"
"whatever" she replied as he left the room.
As soon as she felt he was outwith earshot of the room, she jumped up stripped herself out of the hospital nightgown and into her clothes infront of a very startled Harry she grabbed him by the arm and said,
"we're getting the fuck out of here"
"wait what" he asked still in shock
"you want to help me, heres your chance, got a car?"
"yeah, its out front"
"well i want you to go out start the car and wait, when you see me running open the door ill get in and you just drive off wherever you can okay and hurry, ill wait three minutes then make a break for it"
Nodding, Harry did just as he was asked,
"when she felt she had waited long enough she bolted out past the reception past the police officer and out the bulding and into Harry's car"
"drive quick" she instucted whilst she buckled her seatbelt
As Harry drove off he said
"you know when i said help you i meant more of a lift home and check your okay, not helping you run from the law"
She burst into a fit of giggles
"babd you dont know the half of it"
"so where am i taking you"
"i dont know, where you found me i guess"
"are you crazy after what that guy did to you"
"im just going back for my things dont worry hes at his job ill be five minutes"
Harry dropped her off outside what used to be her and Olivias appartment, ever since Ronnie started staying there she had been desperate to get out. she packed most of her things, the majority of her valuables were still in storage from when she lived with her boyfriend when he was alive. she got herself back outside and into Harry's car
"now where we going" Harry asked
"as far away from here as possible"
"how about i take you to my place, just for a while, i dont know you but i cant leave you on your own"
"sure but ill only stay the night ill be out of your hair by tomorrow i promise"
"stay however long you need to, i can tell your a good person, you just need help and im prepared to give it to you"
"thanks but I can take care of myself"
"that remains to be seen" he said as he took her to his apartment
