Peacemaker

Chapter twenty four- wake up call

Alix's point of view.......

At first my vision is a blur. I can see blobs of colour here and there. There is a pounding in my head like a person is beating a hammer on the inside of my skull. God I wish I could tell that person to fuck off.

"Hey guys!" I hear I familiar voice call "look? She's awake!" Feet shuffle toward me and the blobs of colour get clearer. I realise I'm in a hospital bed. In an actual hospital. Really? Come on!

"Alix?" Fingers slide into my hand and hold tight. I'd know that grip anywhere

"Zayn" I whisper

"Right here babe" my vision starts clearing up. I recognise Lea, Elizabeth, Niall, Harry, Liam, Louis, Skye, Pippa, and Sophia.

"Hey dudes" I say, trying to smile "what happened?"

"Hmmmm..." Niall says, tapping his chin "lets see. You passed out, had a fit, went into shock, had another fit and then passed out again" I wince

"Sounds great" I say sarcastically

"The doctors took some scans," Zayn explains "they said it was just a major symptom of your condition" I nod. I'd guessed that much

"How long was I out?" Zayn checks his watch

"Ah, two days, as from.......now"

"Crap, sorry guys!"

"Don't be sorry, Alix" Liam says "it's not your fault!" I glance around at the faces. I notice Niall and Sophia are holding hands, Louis is kissing Lea's cheek, and Liam's arm is slung around Liz's shoulders. That's good. No ruined relationships. But Lea is staring daggers at Elizabeth. Same old same old.

"Come on guys" Niall says, rubbing his stomach "lets go eat" the small party starts to wander out of the room.

"I'll stay with Alix" Zayn says "I'll see if I can get the doctor to let her come home" the others shut the door and Zayn and I are alone. Zayn leans his head against our joined hands

"Don't you ever scare me like that again" he whispers

"I'll try" I smile. To tell the truth, I feel a lot better. There is a knock at the door, and a man in a white coat, obviously the doctor, enters the room

"Alix?" He says "I just need you to answer a few questions"

"Fire away" I say

"When is your birthday?"

"May thirteenth"

"Your last name?"

"Summers"

"Middle name?"

"Tegan"

"Address?"

"Fourth four River Dale drive" the doctor nods his head. He continues to ask me to do things, like move my arms or wriggle me toes. Finally he is satisfied

"Okay Miss Summers" he says "everything seems in order. You're free to go! But remember to call me if you feel lightheaded or nauseous at any time"

"Okay, thanks" I say, hopping out of the bed. I grab onto Zayn's hand and we walk out of the room to find our friends.

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Niall's point of view.......

I am such a dick. I mean, how could I even think that Sophia was cheating on me with some famous football player. Alessandro Nesta is thirty six for gods sake! I'm so grateful to Elizabeth for owning up. If she hadn't, I might have broken up with Sophia and maybe never have seen her again. I'm pretty sure all the girls like Soph now, but Lea is still mad at Elizabeth. I sure hope Louis's plan works. Louis told us his stroke of genius while we were waiting for Alix to wake up.

As if on cue, Zayn and Alix walk into the cafe we are in, blissfully holding hands. Everybody stands to hear the verdict. Alix laughs

"Calm down guys," she assures us "I'm all good to go. No memory loss, dead limbs, I'm fit and healthy!" Everybody relaxes back into their seats. Alix and Zayn slide into the empty seats. I notice they are still holding hands, and the look on Zayn's face suggests he is not letting go for a long time.

A waitress takes our orders and we engage in polite conversation. Or rather, we do, and Zayn and Alix just stay silent, enjoying each others company. Out of all of us, those two are definitely the most lovey-dovey. Even I want to puke.

Our food and drinks are delivered and I tuck into my chocolate cake. Louis clears his throat

"Listen up folks!" He says strongly "guess what we're doing tomorrow?" I can't help from grinning.

"Swimming?" I guess

"Shut up Niall," Louis says, shoving a hand in my face "we are not going swimming, we are going to the beach!" There is a chorus of "yay!" Louis winks at me. If all goes well, Liz and Lea will be best friends again by tomorrow night. I can't wait to go to the beach tomorrow. Well, mostly I can't wait to see my girlfriend in a bikini I saw in her suitcase.......