(A/N) Hey guys... Here's the next chapter! I was kind of hoping for more reviews before I posted this, but that's fine. Enjoy!There was a long pause before I spoke.
"Wait, my dad..." I began, confused, and unsure of what to say.
It took me a while to understand what Tod meant, but a few seconds later realization hit me like a brick to the face. My eyes went wide, and I felt like I couldn't breathe. I sat there, frozen. Unable to think or say anything. I couldn't form one solid thought in my head, and I jumped when I felt Tod place his hand on my shoulder.
"Kaylee...?" He whispered cautiously, as if the one word might cause me to shatter into a million tiny pieces.
"My dad's going to die?" It was more of a statement than a question, and I didn't expect a real response, though I got one anyways.
"Yes." Tod replied, looking up at the ceiling.
Fresh tears formed in my already wet eyes, and I cupped my face in my hands. I fell back onto my bed and I stared at the ceiling through blurred vision.
"When?" I asked through sobs.
"What?" Tod replied, obviously not understanding the question.
"W-what time is he schedualed for?" I asked, referring to the reapers list that states who, when, and where people are going to die.
There was a long pause before he answered.
"Tomorrow night..." He said quietly, falling back to lay beside me.
We both stayed silent for a few minutes. It took me a while to pull myself together and slow my breathing, but my tears kept falling. I sniffled and wiped my eyes before turning to Tod.
"C-can I go see him then?" I pleaded, and he responded with a small nod.
I got up and started for the door, but paused to look back when I realized Tod wasn't following me.
"You coming?" I asked, sniffling again.
He got up, but instead of following me through the door, he reached out and grabbbed my hand. I looked down at our intertwined fingers, then back up at Tod. He had a mischevous grin plastered to his face, and seconds later I got a strange tingly feeling in the pit of my stomach. I closed my eyes and moments later, I opened them to find myself standing in the hospital parking lot, still clinging to Tod's hand.
As soon as the sickening feeling went away, I dropped his hand and angrily turned to walk towards the building.
"Kaylee! Wait up!" Tod called from behind me, which only made me walk faster. He appeared beside me, keeping up his pace. "What's wrong?" He asked concerned.
I stopped walking, and he turned to me, frowning. "Why do you suddenly think that you can blink me out whenever you feel like it! You may be used to it, but i'm not, and I hate being dragged around with no say like a freaking rag doll!" I shouted, starting to walk away. He grabbed my hand once again, and I spun around, shaking myself from his grip.
"Kay, I'm sorry." He said softly, "I did this so you can see your dad sooner. I didn't do it to piss you off." My face lightened the slightest bit, and I suddenly felt stupid for yelling at him. Tod smiled. "Although, you are cute when your mad." He added, laughing.
"Oh shut up," I joked, feeling bad about my outburst. We continued walking to the hospital in silence, and when we made it to the front doors, I stopped. Tod turned to me with a questioning look on his face.
"What is it?" He asked, confused.
"Sorry..." I said, looking down at my shoes. "I didn't mean to get so mad, it's just... The news was upsetting, and I'm not in my best mood..." I added, unsure of what else to say.
"Don't worry about it." Tod responded, giving me a sympathetic look. "I understand." He opened the door, and I followed him inside. He managed to get us both up to the second floor without being seen, and we found the room my father was staying in. I peeked through the window, and saw him laying down on a small white bed, his upper half completely wrapped in gauze. Alec sat at the other side of the room, quietly reading a book.
"I got it," Tod whispered, and walked through the door. It was clear that he was only visable to me at the moment. I heard a click and the door unlocked. Both my dad and Alec turned to check who was coming, and as soon as I stepped in a smile crept across my father's face.
"Kaylee." He mutterd, although it was clear he was exhausted and had difficulty talking. I walked over and lightly took his hand into mine. Hot tears prickled in my eyes at seeing my father like this. He looked happy to see me though. "How'd you get in?" He asked, confused. Though his expression turned to annoyance when Tod appeared beside me.
"Surprise!" He whispered.
"Oh, you're here." My father responded, narrow eyed. I rolled my eyes and sat down on the edge of the bed.
"Are you alright?" I asked softly.
"I'll be fine, sweetheart. Don't worry about me." My tears started falling, and Tod came to sit next to me. He lightly placed his arm around my waist, more for comfort than anything else, but he quickly removed it when my father stopped to glare at him.
"Kaylee, what's wrong?" My dad asked, confused by my sudden tears. "You don't have to worry. I'm fine." My tears fell harder, and all I could do was uselessly wipe at them with my arm. Tod stared sadly between me and my father.
"T-Tod... We have to tell him." I sobbed. "It's not fair! H-he has the right to know." I sniffled, and squeezed my dad's hand.
"You're right..." Tod responded, surprising me by how fast he agreed. "I'll leave you two alone for a while." He added, and disappeared into thin air.
"Kaylee, what's going on?" My father asked slowly.
I wiped away my tears, and looked at my him sadly. "Dad... Tod told me what happened this morning, and... I don't even know how to tell you this... But,"
He gave my hand a reassuring squeeze, and I continied. "Tod told me that you're on his list..." I sobbed, covering my face with my hands, although my father didn't look too surprised.
"Well, that is a surprise." He stated, in a solid tone.
"What?" I asked looking up. "How are you so calm!" I asked, seriously confused now.
"Kay, I've been alive for 148 years. If it's my time to go, then I'm not going to complain about it."
"But dad! I've already lost mom. I don't want to lose you too! You just came back!" I cried, astonished at how this conversation played out.
I saw tears sparkling in my fathers eyes, and I automatically felt bad about bringing my mother up. The last thing I wanted was for him to think this was his fault. "I'm sorry dad... I just don't want to lose you!"
"I know, sweetie. But some things in life you just have to accept. If it's my time to go, I can't do anything to change that,"
I started to cry again, and he patted my back for comfort. "Things will be alright. Don't worry. You're a strong girl, and I'm sure you don't need your old man around telling you what to do. You'll finally get the freedom I know you deserve." This statement just made my tears fall faster. "When am I due?" He asked, curiously.
I took a few moments to dry my eyes before I answered. "Tomorrow night." I said sadly.
"Wow. Sooner than I expected." He replied, but didn't sound all that concerned. Then, as if right on que, the nurse walked in.
"What are you doing here? There's no visitors allowed until 5:00. I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to ask you to leave." She stated, clearly annoyed. I got up, and let go of my dad's hand.
"I love you..." I wispered. As I started to walk away, I barely made out my fathers voice from behind me.
"I love you too, sweetie."
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