Just Friends? by Marinette Hart (great books to read txt) 📕

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Crystal's P.O.V

I woke up to be in the nurses office. I looked at the time and OMG! I had been here for nearly 3 hours. College was about to end in 30 minutes. I saw Ivan asleep on the chair very uncomfortably. His head was falling to the floor. I got up and tried to get some water, but I was too weak. The nurse was walking by when she saw that I had woken up. She handed me some water and had told me about my reports. She said that I was not eating well and was over working myself. She advised me to rest and eat properly.

"Did you tell my friend this information?" I asked.

"No, it's against our policy," she said as she walked out.

After the nurse had left, I put my heels on and tried walking. I was alright for a few steps until I lost conscious and fell on Ivan who was now awake.

Ivan's P.O.V

I was awakened by Crystal’s head smashing onto my chest.

“Crystal… Crystal…” I shrugged her, trying to wake her up.

College was about to end so I picked her up and took her to my car, placing her in the passenger seat.

"Crystal, wake up. What is wrong tell me?" I asked trying to wake her up, but she didn’t respond.

I was putting the seatbelt on her scent captured my nose. It was sweet strawberry and smelt amazing. I closed the door and sat in the driver’s seat waiting for Michelle to arrive so we can leave. She happened to come fast.

"Why is she sitting here?" she asked as she opened the door.

"Sit at the back or I’ll leave you," I threatened. She rolled her eyes and sat in the back seat. As soon as we got home, she rushed out of the car and into her room. I picked up Crystal and took her in.

"Afternoon Mrs Chen," I greeted.

"Aaahh, I see you've found Crystal," She said.

I giggled. "Yeah," I said. 

I had carried Crystal up to my room and laid her on my bed. Crystal's temperature was high, so I grabbed a piece of cloth and dipped it in cold water to put on her head. I kept on changing the cloths as I waited for her to wake up. As her temperature was decreasing and getting back to normal, she had started to move. She had one hand on her stomach and one on my hand, holding it tight. Her head was nodding side to side, and she turned towards me.

"Ivan," she called in a low voice. She was in pain.

"I’m with you, don’t worry,” I assured. She held onto her stomach harder until she couldn’t take it anymore and ran to the bathroom, vomiting. I ran after her and rubbed her back. 

"Are you ok Crystal?" I panicked.

"I'm fine," she said as she got up to wash her face. Her hands were on the basin, but she fell to the floor. I picked her up and decided to take her to the hospital. I grabbed my car keys and raced downstairs. I remembered that I had guests to attend. SHIT!

"Harry! please make sure Mr and Mrs Chen get their dinner on time," I yelled.

Mrs Chen came from behind. "Ivan is everything okay? Where are you going?" she asked.

"Crystal isn't well, I’m just taking her to the hospital," I said.

"She has been working really hard today. She just would not rest,” Mrs Chen said. I was confused. “She organised everything for me and my day was just the best and sorted," Mrs Chen continued.

"Really?" I asked.

"Yeah, even though she was very sick she went through the effort to care for me and my husband. Her mother is really blessed to have such an independent and wonderful daughter," Mrs Chen commented.

"Thankyou Mrs Chen, I'll let her know but right now I need to go," I said.

"Sure and call us if you need anything," Mrs Chen said.

"Thank you, bye," I said as I rushed out of the house.

I drove to the hospital as fast as I could. I rushed her into the ward and waited patiently for another great time.  The doctor came out and informed me that Crystal hadn't been eating properly and was over working with her body. I went and sat next to Crystal and stared at her blank face, trying to read it. Today I realised that I was afraid of losing her. I was dying to see her cheeky smile and her childish behaviour.

She woke up soon. I helped her sit up comfortably. "What is wrong with you? Why have not you been eating? You could've got sicker and something worser could have happened to you. Are you out of your mind like how could you? I was so panicked to see you like this!" I shouted.

"I'm fine, relax," she said.

"You're not fine," I said.

"Do you have any chocolates?" she said.

"Are you serious?" I asked.

She gave a cute giggle. "Chocolate," she said again.

"Be serious for once please," I begged.

"Chocolate," she said again.

I just stared at her in shock, with a serious face that she would take seriously. But instead, she gave a cute smile which was totally irresistible. The doctor had come in to talk to Crystal personally. I was told to leave so I sat outside.

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Crystal's P.O.V

"Miss Crystal, I have informed your friend about your condition. However, there is one thing he does not know about. You have been taking a lot of medication without eating. If your friend had not brought you to the hospital you could have gotten worser," she said.

"Don't tell him about that and I have my own reasons for taking them which I don't want to explain to anyone," I said.

"I understand but please take care of yourself," she said.

"Thank you," I said as she got up and left.

Ivan came in after a few minutes telling me that I was discharged.

"I want to eat some McDonald’s," I requested politely.

"Why not," Ivan said.

"YAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYY," I yelled nearly about to fall off the bed.

I put on my heels and walked to the car with Ivan. I fixed my makeup on the way to the drive thru. Luckily Ivan had forgotten to take my backpack out. I even brushed my hair.

"What do you want to eat?” Ivan asked.

"I want large fries and a frozen coke," I said.

"Hey, can I please have 1 large fries, 1 Mc'Chicken burger and 2 large frozen cokes," he ordered. I opened up a a game in my phone to keep me company whilst we waited for the food. Ivan was paying when he grabbed my phone off me.

"HEEEEEYYYYYYYY, I was about to win!" I screamed.

"You’re really cute," the guy at the window complimented.

"Awwwhhh, thankyouuu," I said.

"She's my girlfriend," Ivan said in a jealous way. The guy kept on asking me questions and Ivan got annoyed. He quickly drove to the next window to collect the order. I took my fries out and started eating them.

"You didn't have to talk with him," Ivan said.

"do I smell something burning?" I said as I looked at him.

He turned my face the other way saying, "as if."

"Ivan I want to go to the city," I begged.

"No, you need rest and it's way too late," Ivan rejected. I begged him so much. I annoyed him whilst he was driving we nearly crashed but none of that worked.  So I started fake crying.

"okay okay, I'll take you," He agreed.

The city was so beautiful at night. There was also a great view of the Eiffel Tower. I had a really bad day; I hope it ends well at least. After drinking all that sugar, I had a sudden energy supply in me which was begging to be let out. I started taking funny selfies of myself and Ivan whilst he was driving. He stared at me and laughed.

"WOOOTTT, want to fight?" I asked.

"AARRRGHH, I got scared," he said sarcastically.

He took out his burger and ate it in 2 minutes. I looked at the empty box and then to my not finished fries. I'm so slow at eating. I finished my fries and drink by the time we got there. Ivan still hadn't drank his drink so I hijacked it. He parked the car and we walked around. The view was stunning. The Eiffel Tower was lit. I decided to run around like a maniac and annoy Ivan which he decided to record. He chased me after and grabbed me by wrapping one of his arms around my belly whilst recording. Then we took hilarious selfies. I was enjoying myself.

During the walk around we bumped into the ice-cream van.

"I want iceeee creaaaammmmm," I wined.

"Okay okay," Ivan said as he told me to keep it down.

OOOPPS! I was too loud. There were some boys standing beside us and started looking at me. I gave them a big smile without thinking once. I got 5 scoops of chocolate ice cream (I’m in heaven) and Ivan got 2 scoops. One of blackberry and the other of choc chip. That guy is so ridiculous. I smacked my head showing some disappointment.

"I don't want to get fat like you," he teased and ran away.

"I will kill you!" I yelled.

"Why don't you kill us," a boy from around us said.

He gave a smirk and checked me out. I quickly walked away and caught up with Ivan, didn't bother telling him but the boys were following us. After we had finished our ice creams we went and sat in front of the Eiffel Tower for a while and stared at the view. Ivan had gone to the bathroom after a while leaving me alone. The boys started making comments again. One of them came and sat next to me.

"Why don't you hang out with us. It will be a lot of FUN," he said as he started touching my face.

I stood up and walked a few steps away, facing my back to the Eiffel Tower. The boy took steps towards me, and I took steps backwards and not soon enough bumped into a hard chest. I looked around to see who it was. It was Ivan.

"Get the fuck away from her or I will break you into pieces," Ivan threatened.

"What are you going to do?" challenged the boy. I tried stopping him from fighting but Ivan punched him in the