"So... does that hurt?"
"Well, no..."
"I'd expect it to hurt."
"Except the needles, it really doesn't. It's just draining. I'm really tired."
"Do you want me to---"
"No, please. I don't want you to leave yet."
"Oh, ok... Can I ask you something?"
"Anything."
"Are you scared?"
"..."
"..."
"Yeah. I guess I am. I accept it, but I don't want to die or anything like that. Who wouldn't be scared?"
"I'm not doubting you. I'm just wondering..."
"Oh..."
"I think you're really brave. For everything you've been through, and you're still fighting."
"...You're so sweet..."
"Can I tell you a secret?"
"Of course..."
"I think I might love you..."
"..."
"Um... I'm sorry... I should..."
"No."
"What?"
"I think I love you too. I just don't want you to lose me."
"I'm not going to lose you. I won't let that happen."
"This isn't something you can just control!"
"Yes. Half of it is mental disability. You have to want to get better."
"I do want to get better! Its not like I'm sitting here all day just wishing that this would just kill me and get it over with! When I lost Jacob, I couldn't take it anymore. But, his death served vengance. Its not like that now. I don't want that to happen to you. You can't fall in love with me."
"Too late..."
true story.
oh, and ... lilly is the girl. joe is the boy. i didn't think names were necessary.
ily,
livi