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Carmen stayed at my house last night because her parent hadn't got back from their work trip yet. When we finally managed to get through to them they said that they were going to cut the trip short and get home asap. 

She stayed in the spare room beside my room. We arranged lots of pillows all around her bed so that she wouldn't move her foot during the night. I made sure she had taken all her medication while Archie came over to mine to cook food. 

I feel really bad for Carmen. Getting a tennis scholarship is all she has ever wanted and she works harder than anyone else on the team to be the best she can be. She had multiple breakdowns last night. I told her over and over that she was going to be ok and that Archie promised to help her get back to where she was (fitness and strength wise). Eventually she fell asleep and Archie left. He wouldn't leave until he knew she was ok. How cute. 

It's now the next morning and I am running down to get Carmens tablet before she tries to get out of bed. I get back to the spare room just as she wakes up. I hand her the water and tablets. 

"How's my favourite girl" I say giving her a smile. 

"She could be better" Carmen replies. 

"Well  here are your pain meds and I spoke to your parents after you fell asleep last night they are going to collect you at 10"

"Omg Elle you angel thank you"

"That's the least I can do, I will wait with you until they get here"

"No you don't have to do that you will be soooo late for school"

"You matter more than any class in school Carmen calm down I don't mind at all"

"Ok then"

"So let's get you to the bathroom so you can shower, I'll get you some clothes"

I gently help her sit up and I grab her crutches. We spent the whole evening looking at tutorials of how to use crutches properly so she kinda has the hang of them. She hops her way to the bathroom as I run in to grab her some clothes. I grab her some white sweatpants and a baby pink hoodie. I sit on my bed hugging Muffin. The last few days have been a lot.  

When she gets out we go downstairs and have some breakfast and before you know it her parents are at the door. I open the door to find Carmens parents looking exhausted still in their work clothes as they can straight from the airport. They greet me as I step aside to let them in. 

Carmens mum runs up to her. 

"Oh my baby Carmen you poor thing let's get you home"

Carmens dad just spend the ten minutes they were in the house thanking me over and over for taking care of her. Then they leave. 

Time for school. 

If it was any other year I would just take the day off but I don't feel like not being allowed to graduate at the end of the year. 

I put my hair in a half up half down clip and leave. I have to take the bus because Archie's lift has already gone. 

I hop on and then off as I arrive at the school. I sign in and go to my next class. As I'm walking I am met with Archie bombarding me with fifty million questions. 

"Archie trust me she is fine her parents collected her this morning"

"Ok I'm sorry Elle I'm just worried about her"

"Archie you don't have to apologise I know you are worried but you have to trust her to take care of herself". 

"Ok Elle see ya round"