A/N: Hi guys! So, here's chapter two. Anyway, my username is simply-fangirling, so I'll start uploading stories. Enjoy chapter 2!
My mind freezes. This can't be happening. "Well, what's wrong with her?" I say.
"We don't know yet." Nurse Miller says. "I'm very sorry, but if you come to the hospital, you can visit."
"I'll be right there," I say.
I eagerly run out of the park and go to the hospital. When I get there, I ask for Annabeth Chase.
"Second floor, room 7A" The secretary says. I rush into the elevator and push the button for the second floor. The elevator seems to be very slow. Finally, the doors open. I quickly walk out and find her room. When I walk in, she is laying down on her bed.
"Hey. How are you?" I say softly.
She answers in a horse voice, "I'm fine."
"No you aren't." I reply. I walk over and take the vacant seat next to her bed.
"No, I really am! You don't have to be here," she says.
"Why would I leave? You'd do the same for me." I answer.
"Excuse me, sir, but you're going to have to leave. The doctor needs to run some tests," Mrs. Miller says as she walks in the room.
"Can't I stay here?" I ask, my voice quivering in concern.
The nurse looks at me with sympathy. "I'm very sorry, it's just not allowed. Go home and get some rest." I don't know how she expects me to relax for just a moment. I kiss Annabeth on the head.
"It's going to be all right, I promise. I'd never let anything bad happen to you," I whisper in her ear.
"I know. I have complete faith in you," She whispers back. My eyes well up with tears as I leave the room.
I walk home, bumping into several people as I walk. I open the door into my apartment and lay face down on my couch. After a while, I get up and pull out an unused box of Marlboro cigarettes. I light it and puff. Before long, the entire box is gone.