So this is my second installment into this Random Word thing. I would like to note that the POV can change in any chapter; i.e. this story isn't gonna all be Alex's POV.

Also, instead of a Random Word, I may use a Random Phrase, Random Sentence, or a Random Lyric. Whatever comes to mind, really. If you have any ideas or suggestions, PM me or leave it in a review. Thanks. :D

Disclaimer: I own body spray, a fluffy cat, a teddy bear named Spencer, and a huge purse, but not Wizards of Waverly Place.

Checkup

"Alex Russo," Some scrawny college undergrad with badly-taken-care-of roots calls my name. I look to my left, where Justin is sitting.

"Stay here. I don't want you back there with me." I can see a faint bit of hurt in those understanding eyes of his. He nods.

I stand up and try to walk with my head held high, although I know it's not. How can it be? Sure, this is just a routine checkup, but I know what the doctor is gonna find. I know what she's gonna tell me. It makes me nervous as hell.

Rooty takes me back to my doctor's office. I walk in, sit down, and try and act like myself. But I know I'm not. We make small talk, catch up. Then she asks me about Justin.

"How's Justin doing? Last I heard, he's going to Harvard Law, right?"

I feel a clump in my throat, but swallow it back down to my chest. "In the fall, yes." I'm proud of Justin. But him going to Harvard Law means he won't be around for me - with me.

"Well, that's just amazing. Good for him. Alright, let's get you checked out."

She goes through all the normal things, like they do in a physical. But then we get to the results of the blood test. She stares at the paper for a moment. Looks at me, then back down to the paper on her desk.

"Alex, according to you're blood work, you… you're… Alex, I'm so sorry, but you have leukemia."

She told me what I already knew. We talked treatments, expectancies. We figured out a plan, and I felt as if I would win. As if it weren't that bad. Then I walked back out into the waiting room and saw Justin's face; that feeling went away. We locked eyes and he knew exactly what we feared most.

So, whatcha think? Review please, cause it'd make my day.