Goodnight

"Kylie's going to have to undergo cognitive behavioral therapy also known as C.B.T, which targets her worried thoughts as well as her avoidance behavior, it also involve desentilizatin to work on her physical reaction to crowds. Apart from that she would have to learn to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more adaptive, helpful methods and would gradually face the situations that she fears.She would also need several mental sessions, for now I would prescribe some anti - anxiety medications...You also need a journal to keep track of your progress" she thoroughly explained.

"Is it that serious?" asked Mark like he had just been diagnosed

"Yeah, (exhales) we really need Kylie to face her fear, I'd advice you to give her some time to rest and if anyone wants to see her it should be one at a time... Anyways I'll take my leave" Dr Angela concluded before heading for the door.

"Bye, good night doctor" said Sherry

"Same to you Mrs Westwood" After the doctor left they all decided to take her advice and let Kylie have some rest, everyone except Mark left the room, Mark stood there, he felt like he needed to clarify something but everytime he opened his mouth to speak no words came out, he decided his efforts were futile.

They were at a pause, they both bit down on their lower lip while staring down not knowing what to say to each other, which had never happened before.

"I.." they both uttered at the same time

"You go first" Mark offered

"Ermm...about tonight... let's just pretend it never happened, it was just an accident...right?" Kylie bore her eyes into his as she said those words.

"Mmmh" he nodded along.

A short silence rained between them and with nothing else to be said "Good night" were the only words he said before heading for the exit.

"Wait" she called out as she packed her hair into a rough bun then slowly got up from her queen sized bed.

She went up to Mark, crossed both her hands round his neck.

"Promise me we'll always be best friends no matter what happens" she brought out her pinky finger and made her promise him.

Mark seemed to have been shocked by what she said "Why?" he asked

"Just promise me" she insisted

Mark slowly brought his pinky finger forward and they both intertwined making a pinky promise.

"Now take me back to the bed" she ordered

"You walked all the way here by yourself, you should be able to walk back"

"I know I did walk here by myself but....oww" she pretends to be in pain.

"Now my legs hurt so you have to take me back"

"You are not hurt you're just pretending"

"How dare you?, call the Kylie Westwood–" she could finish her sentence she felt dizzy and stumbled but Mark caught her, before she could fall he picked her up placed her onto his back and tucked her in.

"Good night my little pumpkin" he wished

"Good night jerky manager" her words made him smile instantly. He switched off the lights and left the room.

_ _ _

"So what were you guys talking about in there?"

"It's nothing you have to know."

"But you were in there for over...30mins, tell me were you guys making out in the shower, or what?"

"Would you stop exagerating Alex, I was only in there for about 10mins"

"It's obvious you like her...by the way where were you guys earlier?"

"None of your business...I have to go, you should really get yourself a boyfriend and stop bugging my life", he warned as he headed for the stairs and left.

- The more he denies it the more obvious it becomes, just waiting for you to admit it little brother - Alexis thought

"but speaking of boyfriends I should say bye to Shawn before I leave"

_ _ _

"Shawn, Shawn!" Alexis called out to find Shawn but he was no where to be found

- He must be in the bathroom, I should just leave -

"Where do you think you're going?", suddenly Shawn emerged from the bathroom in a long, silky, luxurious black robe, his hair was were still wet, dripping beads of water around the contours of his face, Alexis was left in a state of shock, he looked even more mesmorizing.

"Alex, Alex" he said as he snapped his fingers in front of her to bring her back to reality.

"Huh?", her reaction made him chuckle alittle.

"What?, never seen a guy in a bathrobe before?" he joked a bit.

"It's not that... Anyways I came here to say goodnight so... Goodnight" she waved and was headed towards the exit but Shawn embraced her from behind and rested his chin on the nook of her shoulder.

"Why you wanna leave so soon?...Just stay a little longer..." he whispered into her ears. Alex froze on hearing his words.

With one move he made her look at him he's eyes were now gazing at hers

"...We've been together for two years and that's how you greet me goodnight?"