Amanda and Ali ran up the stairs as soon as they heard the gun. "Go I'll catch up," Hope says to Ryan as she pulls her arm away. He looked back but decided that she wasn't going to move and the faster he went up the stairs the quicker she would come up. Her gun was out and she was looking around.

     "You can't get out of this one. Two shooters against one." Mitch says somewhere behind a wall.

     "Watch me," Hope says firing her gun. She hit Mitch's friend and then went for the stairs. Mitch started after her. "Run." She screams seeing Amanda, Ali, and Ryan. Amanda and Ali were helping Ryan go through the door. She heard another gunshot and ran in the other direction. She saw Amanda and Ali pull Ryan out even though Hope was still in there. She was glad they did. He would not survive if they went back for her.

     Hope shoots at Mitch but misses. He was gaining on her and she was trying to get away, but didn't want to go more into the house she didn't know. She went to shoot but got hit by a bullet in the side. She instantly fell to the ground. She saw him coming and shot, but it only grazed his arm. Before she could do anything else to defend her self he'd kicked her in the head. Her head hits the wall and everything goes black

     "Owww," Hope says trying to sit up, but pain shoots through her side. She squeezes whatever was in her hand.

     "Ow. You're awake? How are you feeling?" Ryan asks keeping his hand in hers even though it hurt from her squeezing it.

     "My head hurts, my side feels like someone is stabbing me, but other than that I'm fine," Hope says opening her eyes. "How long have I been here and how did I get here?"
     "Only three days. You had to go straight to surgery when we got here. They said you have a head trauma, and expected that you would wake in 4 to 5 days, but you woke up early. I should really go get the doctor." Ryan says releasing her hand and standing up.

     "Wait. How did I get here? " Hope asked trying to figure out what had happened. She can't remember anything.

     "When Amanda, Ali, and I got out the police were already there. We were put in the cars and Ali told them you were in there alone. They went in after to get you."
     "Jerry actually came? We are talking about the same boss right?"

     "Guess he knew better than to let you die." He says with a smile before continuing. "When they found you they saw Mitch trying to carry you away. They rushed to you and then took you to the ambulance. Then they found Mitch's friend on the floor. Nice shot. Mitch and his friend are going to go to jail along with the others that were there." Hope just smiled.

     "Wait, if I wasn't supposed to wake up for 4 to 5 days why did you say here?"

     "I stayed because I care about you." Hope blushes as he walks out of the room to get the doctor. When he came back the doctor did all sorts of checks and asks Hope various questions, like where's the pain, do you feel different the normal stuff.

     "Fine, but when can I go home?"

     "We want to keep you for a few more hours, but then you can leave."

     "Ok, thanks, doc." The doctor just nods and walks out of the room. "So, how're your ribs?"             "What do you mean?" Ryan asks sitting down in the chair next to the bed.

     "I know you at least broke one," Hope says wanting to hear if he's ok.

     "Yeah, I broke one and bruised a few others," Ryan says grabbing Hopes hand again.

     "Let me see how bad." Ryan lifts up his shirt. There were lots of bruises and gauze all around his abdomen. She put her finger on a few bruises gently and over the gauze. "Does any of it hurt?" Hope asks as he pulls his shirt down.

     "Only when I move in a certain way or if someone pushes hard on it, but look at you. You have a gunshot wound to the stomach, bruises everywhere and some stitches in your head." Ryan says pushing the hair out of her eyes.

     "Nah, I'm all good," Hope says with a small smile.

     "Oh really?" Ryan questions.

     "Really, Really. " Hope says smiling at him.

     "So, if I were to tickle you, you'd be fine?"

     "No, don't you dare."

     "You said you're fine." He claims. She rolls her eyes and smiles.

     "Shut up," Hope says and turns to watch TV. Ryan did the same a smile lingering on his face. After three hours they let Hope out. Amanda and Ali are at Hopes house. They made dinner, cleaned up a little, and even went to the store for her so, she didn't have to go grocery shopping.     

     "Thanks you two. The place looks nice."

     "It was no problem," Ali says and Amanda nodded her head.

     "Oh, Amanda, do you remember when you said that I owed you one for you checking out Mitch's place?" Hope questions smiling a little.

     "Yeah, why?"

     "Well I think I'm covered, don't you?" She says with a small smirk. 

     "I guess," Amanda says shaking her head.

     "Hey, let's eat," Ryan said. "It smells delicious."

     "Thank you." Both Ali and Amanda said at the same time. Then they laugh.

     "Ok, see you guys later," Hope says giving Amanda and Ali a hug.

     "Ok, just call if you need anything. Or if Ryan gets boring." Ali says smirking at Ryan.

     "Ok, thanks. Love you guys." Hope says shaking her head and laughing a little. Ryan just rolls his eyes at her.

     "Bye, love you too." They say walking out together.

     "I am dead tired. What about you?" Hope questions with a yawn.

     "Just a little. Do you want to watch a movie though?" Ryan asks going to the couch.

     "Sure, but don't count on me staying up for the whole thing. "

     "That's fine I just wanna watch something." He says, rummaging through her DVDs.

     "What do you want to watch?"
     "I don't know," Ryan flips through the DVDs.
     "How about X-Men," Hope asks sitting gingerly on the couch.

     "Oh, that's a good one." He says putting the DVD in. Then he sits on the couch next to Hope. Hope leaned against him getting comfortable. He looks down at her and she looks up at him.             "Tell me if I'm hurting you." She says in a slight whisper.

     "I won't." He says back with a small smile. She smiles back still looking up at him.

     "Fine." She says and kisses him. 

Thanks for reading my first book. Lol, I know it's not that good, but I tried. If you want to read a somewhat better book check out my other ones. Thanks again for reading.