* WARNING: LOTS OF KISSING*
I look up at the huge glass building right in front of me.
NorthWest Hospital
Suddenly, my breathing is rapid. Asher who came quickly by my side, was able to calm my breathing. I was about to have a panic attack. The actual fact that I'm diagnosed with cancer is getting real right now. I placed my hand over my chest and gently rubbed the area where my heart is located, soothing my fast-pumping heart.
Blake told me that he will be reaching in ten minutes time through text, I didn't mind.
We walked into the entrance of the hospital. The smell of medicine and metal was the first thing that hit me in the nose, making me want to slightly vomit. The cold air from the room made my skin filled with goose bumps, making me slightly shiver. I've never really liked hospitals.
This is it.
My first chemotherapy.
Asher accompanied me to the reception counter. A nurse who was currently looking through dozen of documents, looked up to us with a kind smile. She looks pretty young for a nurse, about the age of 20 or younger. She has hazel brown hair and brown eyes that fit her feminine face perfectly. She look gorgeous. I smiled back at her.
" Good morning. How can I help you? " Her voice sounds so sweet.
" U-uh... I have chemo appointed for today. " I answered.
" Name? " She kindly asked again.
" Jade Williams. " She typed something into the computer. And a few seconds later, she looked up again. " Your chemotherapy will start in 15 minutes. You can go ahead to the third floor, and turn left to the first door and wait. Dr Anderson is preparing right now. " She says with a yet again, kind smile. " And how is this man relating to you? " She added, her eyes flickered to Asher.
" He's my brother. He's accompanying me today. " I answered. Asher gave her slight nod of acknowledgement with a smile. The nurse smiled back, her cheeks have a tinge of pink. Oh, I see how it is. I smirked looking at the both of them. I thanked her and we're now waiting in the elevator.
" So.. " Asher looked at me. " Are you nervous? "
Am I nervous? I am ecstatic! Note the sarcasm. Of course I'm freaking nervous, it's my first treatment, sort of, after all.
" Hell yeah, I am! I almost had a panic attack, didn't I? " I shakily responded. Asher raised both of his hands in surrender and I nervously laugh. " Hey, it's going to be fine.. " Asher comforted, which worked well. I gave him a grateful smile and I got a boyish grin in return.
*ding* The elevator door opened, I looked up at the elevator screen, indicating it's the third level, both of us got out. I turned left like the kind nurse instructed me to, and reached the first door. Outside the door have a few chairs, so we sat down, waiting for the 15 minutes to pass. Slowly, I find my eyes close and drift to another world.
Time pass~
I opened my eyes and blinked, getting used to the bright light. Where am I? Oh, I am at the hospital for chemo. I carelessly yawn and I find a pair of familiar eyes looking down at me. And that's when I realize it, I fell alseep on his shoulders.
" Blake? When did you get here? " I asked tiredly, reluctantly lifting myself off his comfortable strong shoulder while rubbing my eyes. Even when we sat down, he still have to look down at me. I feel short. He smiles at me and I stare at him blankly. " I've reached here 10 minutes ago, like I promised. " I chuckle nervously. " So I've been sleeping on your shoulder ever since? " I mumbled, still tired from my nap. He shook his head and pointed to Asher talking to a man at a corner, who I might assume is Dr Anderson, Ryder's father.
" You were laying on your brother until your doctor came out. And just at the right timing, I reached. So I offered to give you my shoulder until you are asked to do you chemo. " Blake explained. My mouth formed an 'o' shape and nodded.
A few minutes passed, and slowly both Asher and Dr Anderson make their way to my direction. When he came up close, I analyzed him. He had brown eyes similar to Ryder's, brown hair with little streaks of grey here and there. He have a beard, but not those overly grown one, it suited him. He seemed to have a muscular build, almost as tall as Asher but he's taller by a few inches. He stood in front of me and extended his hand. I took it in mine and shook politely.
" You must be Jade. Nice to meet you, I'm Tim Anderson, your doctor. " I nodded.
" Nice to finally put a name to an unknown face. You are quite popular among the doctors, I've heard them saying good things about you. " I smiled. He shook his head in amusement and let out a sigh. " Those doctors are just gossiping as always.. " He chuckled deeply. He looked over my shoulder and raised his index finger, motioning a certain person to come. I looked back and see a woman dressed in white, she might be his assistant. And I'm right.
" And this is Kassandra, my assistant and your nurse, for all the chemotherapy sessions you will be having. And Kassandra, this is the new patient I've talked to you about, Jade. " Kassandra looked like a goddess, blonde hair buned up and hidden under her nurse hat, her smile revealing the most straight teeth I've ever seen. She seemed to be older, around early thirties. And she have those beautiful blue eyes that was attracted me. Why are all the nurses so pretty?
She smiled at me and shook my hand.
" Nice to see you, Jade. Now, let's get you prepared for your first session. But first, you have to change into this. " She hands me the hospital clothes that I politely accept. I felt nervous again, for the second time. Blake seemed to have realized this as he came over to me.
" Hey, it's alright. I've been through this every week, it's not that bad. " He consoled me. I looked at him, " Is that why you've been absent in school? " I asked and he nodded. I mumble to myself 'okay, you can do this, Jade'. Kassandra smiled at me and motioned me to follow her. And I did. I looked back over my shoulder, to see Asher mouthed 'goodluck' with a smile and a thumbs up while Blake mouthed ' I love you, you can do this'. I squealed happily internally. I looked back to the front, the nerve came back but continue to follow the nurse.
This is it.
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Chemo wasn't that bad like how Blake told me. Just a few tests here and there. It was okay in general but I still don't like hospitals. Never will like it. It's noon and now Blake is taking me out for lunch like he wanted. We made our way to the shopping mall, and chose Pastamania that we both agreed on eating there.
" Table for two please. " Blake said to the waiter at the counter. He nodded politely and said out a ' come with me ' and we followed. We settle ourselves down and looked at the menus that the waiter gave us.
" Hi, I am Peter and I'll be your waiter for today. Let's start off with the drinks. " He smiled kindly and looked at me. " What would you like, m'am? "
" Just water please. " He scribbled something on his notepad and looked at Blake. " And you, sir? "
" I'll have the same. " Blake replied with a smile.
" Okay, I'll be back with your drinks shortly. " We both nodded and looked back at the menus. Shortly, Peter came back with our water and we said our order and now we're waiting for the food silently. I looked around the place and it has the italian and french feel. I couldn't help but let out a sigh of satisfaction when I sipped the cold water. I've noticed Blake was looking at me the entire time, and I tore my gaze away from him and blushed.
He was about to say something but was interrupted by Peter serving us our food. " Meatballs Spaghetti for you.. " He served a plate to my direction, " And Marinara for you. " He carefully place another plate to Blake's direction. I looked at the food and my mouth waters, can't wait to devour it. " If there's anything else you need, you can press the button right here and I'll be at your service. " Peter friendly says. " Thank you.. " I said, still looking at the food right in front of me. He nodded and left us. We comfortably ate our meals while talking about random stuff.
" Peter! " Blake yelled. Just a few seconds later, he arrived breatheless as he ran a marathon. " Y-ye-s? " I smiled at his passion in waitering. Blake chuckled and pat him on the shoulder, " No need to rush man, we just need the bill. " He nodded and said that he will be right back. I pulled out my wallet, willing to pay for my meal. But someone says otherwise through his actions by suddenly yanking the wallet out of my hand.
" Hey! " I protested, just to reach over the table to grab my wallet back. My protest have caught a little bit of attention from other people which causes the embarrassment to rise up to my cheeks. I reluctantly yet patiently sat my ass back down, watching my actions. Blake smirked triumphantly and I rolled my eyes. Peter came back and Blake happily pay him the money for the meal which made me scowl. I know chivalry isn't dead but he knew that I didn't like it. I don't like guys paying for meals when the girls are capable of it. I don't like guys opening the door for the girls when they have hands. It's too cheesy for me, and I've said it before and I will say it again. I don't like chivalry.
I decided to give him the silent treatment.
The last time I gave someone a silent treatment was about 3 years ago, when my Dad accidentally bumped into me while I'm painting canvas. That canvas was about a scenery of a waterfall. And I was working on the rocks, which have black and brown paint on it. That paint got into the blue and white, which is part of the waterfall that I spent a hell lot of time on. I was devastated. I gave him silent treatment for about 5 days straight with him begging me to accept his apology. He begged and begged until I gave in when he decided to buy an iphone for me.
We walked back to his car and I quickly reach the door and open it myself. I sat down silently as Blake starts to settle in. I can feel his gaze burning holes to the back of my head while I faced the window. As I knew it, he starts to beg for my attention by whining my nickname and saying how he's sorry for paying his meal.
" Chipmunk? "
Silence.
" Jade? "
.....
" Jadey bear? "
........
" Babe? " Okay, he almost caught me there but nope.
" Fine. " He huffs. " I guess I won't need to give you the gift that I've prepared today then. " And that's how the silent treatment broke.
" What?! What is it? " I asked excitedly, jumping up and down on my seat. What, it's a gift. No one hates free gifts. Okay, unless it's damn expensive that it's too much for me to accept it. He watched me with amusement and shook his head playfully. I pout and slide my into his arms, making it look like I'm linking arms with him, but with me being clingy. But I didn't want us to get into an accident so I loosen my grip on him. He sighs, rubbing his chin as if he's contemplating something.
" Nope. " He grins, popping the 'p' . I pout slightly again and I noticed him staring at my lips. And then boom, an idea popped in my mind. I never knew I would do this, I'm not the cheesy type nor the type to express my thoughts and feelings. I sigh out.
I kissed his cheek.
As a bribe of course.
He seemed surprised at first but soon cover it with a smirk. " Couldn't get enough of me, huh? " He cockily says. Oh, how I wanna remove that cocky lips! And I know how the best way to do it. I smirked evilly and I can see he starts to tense up. I quickly lean forward and capture his lips in mine.
I cheekily peck his lips, okay maybe not a peck, because it lingers there for a while. His face was priceless. His eyes widen, his neck is turning red, face turning pink. The kiss was so worth it! I pulled away after letting my lips linger for about 10 seconds. I giggle at his face expression, and rub my reddening cheeks. He sigh out and I swore I can hear him say " Control yourself, dude! " and he smacked his face as a wake up call which what I didn't expect him to do. I giggle even more and he frowned, with a hint of smile. I shook my head unbelievably and let him take me where he wanted us to go.
Us.
That's sounds oddly appeasing.
I shamelessly glance at him as he drove. How his muscles flex when he grip the steering wheel, how his eyes darken when he focus on the front. How his jaw clenched and how oddly his ears move. He looked at me, caught me staring but I didn't blush at all. He smiles and laugh, which I can't help laughing along with him. His eyes went back to the front and mine went to look out of the window, witnessing every trees getting smaller and smaller and cars driving past.
Suddenly, a warm hand take mine into his. I looked from the window to Blake, to find him smiling while steering the wheel. Looking down at our enjoined hands that's placed on my thigh, I can't help but be shy about it. His thumb rub my knuckle and suddenly brought it up to his lips and place a small kiss. I blush even more and shook my head shyly. He laughed and that's the most amazing sound I've ever heard.
But thinking about all this kisses that happened, what are we?
Before I could ask him that question, the car stopped. He got out of the car quickly and rush around the car and opened the door for me. I glare at him and he just shrug. I will let this off the hook.
For now.
I take in the surroundings, realizing that we're at playground. Filling up with adorable little devils running around, chasing each other with a few adults sitting on benches looking at their children with love which I assumed they're their guardian or parents. However, the distinct memory of the swing came up in my mind when my eyes are focused on the familiar looking swing that's just a few distance from me. I smiled brightly and Blake pulled me along towards the empty swing. " Come on! " He dragged me.
We reached the swing and my hand automatically touches the chains, feeling the rustiness on it, reminding me how old this swing is. I notice Blake has been smiling at me the whole time. He lifted up his chin to the seat, motioning me to sit on it and I did. I carefully sat down, hearing a bit of creaks but it didn't matter.
I sigh out heavily, letting my body to familiarized with the swinging motions. Blake sat the empty swing that's next to me, looking at me while swinging as well.
" Why did you bring me here? " I asked giddily and looked at him. Slowly moving my body on the swing to go higher.
" Shall we relive the memory of you falling down? " He asked mischievously. Before I could take in the words and respond, he suddenly stood up and twist one the chains of my swing, causing the swinging motion to jerk abruptly, making me fall out of the swing and land flat on the soft sand on my ass. I groaned out in pain. Before I could pick myself up, a hand was aligned to my vision. I took it despite the situation is going to make me kill him soon enough. I looked up at the 'stranger', to find him wearing sunglasses.
I broke into fits of laughter and giggles, making all the anger go away when I knew what he's trying to do. He's trying to replay how we first met.
" I'm sorry, why are you laughing? " Blake asked confusingly. Oh my, he's a damn great actor. Okay, I see what you're trying to do.
" Something just came into my mind. Thanks for helping. " I gave him a 'grateful' smile, playing along this act of his. He gave me one of his one mind blowing smile and took off his sunglasses.
" I'm Blake. " He introduced with his hands tucked into his pockets. I stifle a giggle that's going to get out of my mouth. I regain my calm and compose demeanor by dusting off the remaining sand on my jeans. " I'm Jade. Nice to meet you. " I greeted, about to laugh. My face probably looked constipated.
And I lost it when Blake is the who starts to laugh, following by me. My ass is basically back on the sand, clutching on my painful stomach as the silent laughter kept continuously erupt out of my mouth. But Blake was swaying back and forth as he tries to control his breathing when his laughter dies down. So did I.
" So what's that about? " Still panting, slightly giggling. Blake smiles, still trying to hold his breathe. He hold up his finger, asking me to hold on for a moment. " I have another confession to make. " He suddenly kneel down so his eyes are at my eye level. " You're the first girl that I've noticed. Right here, on the sand. That's why I came over to help you. Something about you just screams different, because believe it or not, when I'm younger, girls gush me over too." I scoffed. But he ignored it and continued.
" There's something intriguing about you and I always wanted to find out more about you. But unfortunately, on that day was the day I'm leaving. To Australia, for treatment. That's why I moved back here 2 years ago, when my health status is slightly better than before." I sadly smile. " But you're here now. " I finalized. He nodded with a smile. " I'm glad I did. Because I found you. " I blushed.
" You are the first girl that I've been friends with, crushed on, liked and now love. You hold my first kiss, my first cheek kiss, almost my first everything and I'm glad I gave them to you because you're worth it. You're the first girl that can make me feel like I'm whole again, and I never thought I would be able to find love. You make me feel all sorts of feelings. " He inched closer to me and I have to hold my breathe. " Blake, what are you trying to tell me? " I asked shakily, affected by our close proximity. He didn't care about it and continued his speech that I'm so into finding out.
" You make me feel happiness, anger, worry, jealousy. And of course, lastly love. " As if on cue, all of my friends were behind Blake. Layla, Edward, the new boys and The Five Musketeers. Even my brother is here. He grinned at my shocked face. The others were smiling warmly. I focus back into Blake where he pulled me up with him and let go of my hand. He went to Andy, who handed him flowers and gummy bears, I chuckled. Andy smiled at me. Blake turned back around to face me and I can feel my eyes burn.
" And now I'm here, the first place where we first met, to officially ask you to be mine. " He kneeled down in front of me. My hands shoot up to my mouth, covering my gasp of happiness. And he finally asked the question that answers my doubts.
" Will you, Jade Williams, be my first ever girlfriend? I will take care and support you all the way if you let me be yours. Will you be mine, chipmunk? " I bit my lip and nodded wordlessly.
" Yes!!!! " I yelled. I wrapped my arms around him and urgently kissed him on the lips. He eagerly responds back and wrapped around me tighter. The cheers and hollers are heard from our friends, attracting some attention. I pulled away breathless and leaned my head against his. His eyes shine and peck me once more on the lips.
Second.
Third.
Fourth.
You know how it is.
And that my friend, is the best moment I've able to experience in my entire life.
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A/N
One of my favourite and long chapters! Hope you guys like it as much as I do.
Sorry again for the late chapter! Next one will also be the same, in a weeks time or more!
Have fun reading and COTE!!
Thanks for reading lovelies! <3
- jkwnws