It only took half an hour of nail biting for the temptation of something better to chew on became too much. She opened the fridge and manically started to take out all the food she could find. Curry, jelly, ice cream and pizza were devoured within minutes. Tears streamed down her face as she began to contemplate what she'd done. She ran upstairs to bathroom and threw up. She'd had many low points during the last few months, but this was definetely the lowest. She felt ashamed, weak and lonely.

Every waking moment of the day and the vast majority of the night, she would pray that things would get better. But it never did. And at that moment, it seemed to Hannah like they never would. She stumbled into her room and her eyes immediately fell upon the drawer beside her bed, which was slightly ajar. She opened it and took out the container of pills Melissa had given her the day before. Temptation got the better of her once again. She poured half a dozen into her hand and threw them into her mouth. She would have choked swallowing them, had she not been so determined to finish the job properly. She had to do something right.

Even if it was the last thing she would ever do.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! NOT HANNAH! lol.

Jess groaned as she heard a knock at the door.

Jess: Hold on, I'm coming... Gilly? What the hell are you doing here at this hour?

Gilly: Sorry, but I need somewhere to kip for the night.

Jess: Aren't you staying at the Ashworths?

Gilly: Yeah, but... look, I'm too tired to talk about it now, I wouldn't ask normally but...

Jess: Alright, you can stay. But you'll have to make do with the sofa.

Gilly: Cheers Jess, you're a lifesaver.

Jess: I know, and don't you forget it!


Melissa arrived back at the Ashworths feeling far from exhilerated. She felt drained, tired and pretty disgusted with herself. Sleeping around wasn't all it was cracked up to be. She only did it because all the other models kept going on about how great it was. All she ever wanted was to fit in with all of them, but she was beginning to wonder whether it was worth it. She wondered if Hannah was in, or whether she'd stayed round a guy's house.

Melissa: Hannah? You in?

There was no reply. She slowly opened the door to Hannah's room, and found no-one in there. She shrugged her shoulders, assuming she must've 'got lucky'.

She placed her hands on her stomach and could feel the pounds that the alcohol had already managed to pile on her. Knowing what needed to be done, she stepped into the bathroom, then let out an ear piercing scream.

she should scream its partially her fault, anyway amazing stuff

wow i hope hannah's ok..
awwwww hannah n gilly
more soon please, i love your fics x

Her eyes glazed over the whole bathroom, to try and spot the source of Hannah's collapse. Failing to spot anything, she knelt down beside Hannah and shook her.

Melissa: Hannah. Hannah, c'mon, wake up. I'm not kidding, Han. C'mon...

She moved Hannah onto her side, and it was then when she spotted the container of pills that were lying underneath her.

Melissa: Oh no...

Panicking, she grabbed her phone from her handbag and dialled 999. After that, all she could do was wait.

omg! poor Hannah.
fabulous writing tho

oh no not hannah, i hope she'll be o.k.
fab as always!

please let hannah be ok!!!!!

poor hannah, keep it coming

Next morning...

Zak plodded into the living room, still half asleep and rubbing his eyes. His eyes widened and he took a step backwards in suprise as he noticed Gilly lying on the sofa.

Zak: What the...?

Jess: Hey.

Zak: Jess, what the hell is he doing here?

Jess: He needed somewhere to sleep for the night.

Zak: Doesn't he stay with the Ashworth's now?

Jess: Yeah that's what I thought. I tried to ask him why he needed to stay here but he wouldn't answer-

She stopped speaking as Gilly's head slowly raised above the sofa. Jess and Zak watched as he put his hand to his head, opening his eyes and gazing around the room in confusion.

Gilly: What the...

He turned around to face Zak and Jess.

Gilly: How much did I drink last night?

Zak: You had a few with that brunnette at the Loft. I just assumed you'd gone back to hers... or yours.

Memories from the night before came rushing back to Gilly, none of which included 'that brunette at the Loft'.

All his thoughts consisted of one person, screaming at him, punching him, kissing him...

Zak: Hey mate, anyone there?

Gilly awoke from his daydream with a start, jumping up from the sofa.

Gilly: I don't know what happened, but today's a new day right? So whatever happened last night is history.

Zak and Jess looked at each other, both puzzled by Gilly's sudden change of mood.

Zak: Are you alright?

Gilly: I'm fine, nothing a bit of lager wouldn't solve. You got any?

Zak: Yeah, there's some in the fridge I think...

Jess: Hey, spending the night here is one thing, but taking drink from us is another...

Gilly: Alright fine, I'd better be off to the Dog then.

Jess: Yes, because drinking is a sure fire way of getting rid of a hangover.

Gilly ignored her and left.

Jess: If he thinks he's gonna stay round here another night then he's got another thing coming...

Zak: D'you think I should go after him?

Jess: Why?

Zak: I dunno, he just didn't seem himself. Maybe something's happened.

Jess: To Gilly?

Zak: Yeah?

Jess: Well he doesn't lead the most complex life does he?

Zak: No, but he is a mate. I think I am gonna follow him, I'll see you later.

Jess: Alright, and tell him he'll have to find another place to sleep tonight if he's not back at the Ashworth's.

Zak: I'll talk to him. There must be a reason why he stayed round here last night. And if he really does need to stay here another night, then I'm not gonna stop him.

Jess: You're too nice for your own good.

Zak: Maybe. But then again, so is Gilly.

brilliant stuff, must agree more alcohol will only make it worse lol

i agree also lol more soon please x

awww, that is soo true. i love Gilly. please let him find hannah, let her be o.k.
god, i've become obsessed, but its all god!

Really good writing, the characters are very believable and nothing is too forced. Brilliant!

thanks for the lovely comments guys, they really boost my confidence.


Gilly made his way over to the Dog, but stopped halfway as an ambulance sped down the road past him. He wondered where it was going, and whether it's services were needed by anyone he knew. He brushed the thought aside, the chances were unlikely and he really did need a drink, soon.

Darren: Alright, Gilly? What're you having?

Gilly: A pint of lager please.

Darren: Comin' right up.

Darren was just about to pour the drink when he was distracted by the arrival of his girlfriend.

Darren: Hello, you. Nice and early I see.

Zoe: Of course.

They put their arms round each other's waists and kissed each other passionately. Gilly couldn't help but feel jealous. Their relationship was so simple. Nobody would be against it. And he couldn't imagine Zoe being even half as temperamental as Hannah.

Gilly: Hello, are you going to give me that pint or am I going to have to pour it myself?

Darren: Alright, keep your greasy hair on.

He reluctantly walked back over to the bar and gave Gilly his pint.

Gilly: Finally.

Darren: Well I couldn't leave a lady waiting now could I? Surely you can understand that, can't you Gilly?

Gilly thought of Hannah again, and how he'd do absolutely anything for her.

Gilly: Yeah. Yeah, I understand that completely.

ah poor gilly, he cares so much amazing

awwwww i want them to get together on the show now lol more soon please, it's great x

i have no idea why, but i have the obsession for unlikely relationships to work out!

eg. Kris and Jess, Zoe and Darren, Steph and Elliot, Hannah and Gilly, Jake and Nancy...

it would just be boring if they were all perfectly suited to each other now wouldn't it?

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Originally posted by mxpxtillidie:
i have no idea why, but i have the obsession for unlikely relationships to work out!

eg. Kris and Jess, Zoe and Darren, Steph and Elliot, Hannah and Gilly, Jake and Nancy...

it would just be boring if they were all perfectly suited to each other now wouldn't it?

Same! I always love the odd coupls the best, they're just so much more entertaining to watch aren't they?

Melissa waited outside Hannah's room, feeling nervous and angry. Angry with Hannah for being so foolish and angry with herself for feeling guilty. How had it all gone so drastically wrong?


Gilly turned around as Zak came bursting into the pub, out of breath.

Zak: Gilly, did you see what just happened round the Ashworth's?

Gilly suddenly became alert and anxious- he didn't like Zak's panicked tone of voice.

Zak: There was an ambulance parked outside. I tried to see what was going on but there were too many people in the way.

Gilly froze in horror. An ambulance? Why was an ambulance there?

Gilly: Are you sure you didn't seen anything else?

Zak: Actually, come to think of it, I did see that Melissa girl hanging around beside the ambulance, she was crying a lot so I guess...

Gilly: Hannah!

He dashed out of the Dog and ran right in front of a taxi, stopping it from driving away.

Gilly: Can you take me to Hollyoaks hospital please, mate. It's urgent.

amazing. go gilly go lol