Chapter 2

Mason

"Time of death 2:37,"I call out, blocking out all emotion from my voice. A nurse in the corner writes it down and I storm out of the operating room. I absolutely hate losing people. Granted, I save more people than I lose, but it still sucks. Another thing I absolutely hate is having to tell the family that I couldn't save their loved one. Slouching my shoulders, I walk out into the waiting room. The moment I see the family, I straighten up. I'm a doctor and I have to be strong for them because who else will be?

"Mr. Cortez,"I call out and he turns to me, his wife coming up behind him.

"My son? How is he?" I sigh heavily.

"I'm so sorry. There were some complications and...I couldn't save him." Mrs. Cortez starts wailing and beating on her husbands chest. All the while, he just pulls her close and nods his head at me, eyes moist. I nod back and walk away, hating how everytime I lose somebody, it seems to take some part of me as well. Having to see what some of these families go through, it makes me feel lucky and I am. Very lucky in fact. Both my parents are still alive and I have two very awesome siblings though I would never say that to their face. Speaking of my siblings, my sister is calling me right now.

"What's up Izzy?"

"What's up? That's how you answer the phone? Not, how are you doing today Isabella? I thought you were a doctor and aren't all doctors supposed to be sophisticated?" I laugh.

"How are you doing Isabella?" She giggles and I can practically see the face splitting grin she has on right now.

"I'm very good. College is not what I thought it would be, like at all."

"What did you think it would be like?"

"All parties and laid back classes. Turns out I have no time whatsoever for parties because I have so much fucking homework all the time."

"Language, Izzy,"I warn but she just laughs. "Just because mom and dad aren't there doesn't mean you should cuss."

"Uh it means exactly that. Plus, I think that they would be okay with it since I'm going to Princeton. That's a huge deal you know." I throw my head back in laughter and shake my head. My sister is one interesting person.

"Yes it but you do know I went to Harvard, correct? Anytime I cussed around them, they still bit my head off for it."

"I'm the favorite so they won't get onto me. If anything, they'll throw me a party." Favorite, more like baby. I don't say that though because it always hurts her feelings. My mom and dad had my brother and I and we were happy like that for ten years. Then, my mom got pregnant with Izzy and things got even better and definitely more interesting. It upsets her though since Ethan and I are so far ahead of her. She's afraid we'll leave her behind but what she doesn't know is that Ethan and I would do anything for that girl. She's annoying at times but always fun to be around and I love her to death.

"Yeah, yeah. No need to rub it in my face,"I tease and we both laugh. I gather my stuff and clock out before heading to my car.

"How are you doing?"Izzy asks which brings my mind back to the guy I just lost.

"Good, I lost a patient so I'm going to go home and have a couple of drinks."

"I'm so sorry. I know how hard that is for you." I smile because that's the reason I love my sister so much. She knows me so well and is always there for me.

"Thanks."

"So anybody new in your life?" Stacie comes to mind but I don't say anything and just remain silent. "I'm guessing that means yes. Who is she and do I have to come there to give her the, you hurt him I'll kill you, speech?"

"No,"I laugh. "I only met her like once and haven't even seen her in months."

"How'd you meet?"

"Look, we'll talk about this later. I have to go. Love you Izzy,"I start my car and chuckle at the long sigh Izzy lets out.

"I love you too. If anything happens between you and this girl I will come and give her the sister talk."

"Goodbye Isabella,"I hang up and start driving to my apartment only to realize that I don't have any food there. Sighing from exhaustion, I turn around and drive to the store. The whole way there, I think about Stacie. When I saw her in that waiting room, it felt like time literally stopped. Even with blood covering her, she was stunning. Then, I saw her hazel eyes and they instantly drew me in. Not only that but I could see the wisdom in her eyes. She seems much older than she actually is. I was going to try and find her to ask her out, but she only came to visit her friend once and then disappeared. It was like she was never there. Hell, maybe I'm so desperate for a girlfriend that I imagined someone.

I pull into the parking lot and am so lost in my thoughts that I don't see the person in front of my car until they scream. Stomping on the brake, I close my eyes, not wanting to believe that I actually hit someone. Slowly, I open them and breathe a sigh of relief when the person is still standing up, just staring at me through the windshield. I get out and walk over to them and try not to show my shock when I see that it's Stacie.

"Are you okay?" Stacie flings her head towards me, her eyes meeting mine and it's obvious that she's furious.

"What the fuck? Are you being serious right now? You almost hit me and you're asking if I'm okay?"

"I was just trying to be nice,"I say, holding my hands up. Maybe I was wrong about her. She seemed nice at the hospital but now she's screaming at me in a parking lot. Yes, I almost hit her but still.

"Sorry,"she runs a hand down her face and I notice how exhausted she looks. "It's just… you startled me."

"I promise I didn't mean to almost run you over and I'm so sorry about that. I should've been paying attention."

"No, it's fine. I'm the one who walked out in front of your car. I should know to be careful. It's a fucking parking lot for god's sake."

"It's-"

"Look, we're both sorry so let's just put it at that." I nod and she turns around, walking away.

"Stacie,"I call out and she whips around, a look of horror on her face.

"How do you know my name?"

"I'm the doctor that helped your friend. Mason Drake." She lets out a breath and laughs.

"God I need some sleep. Sorry, I remember who you are now. So what did you need?"

"I was just going to ask if you were okay?" Liar, you were going to ask her out.

"Um yeah. Thanks."

"No problem,"I say but she's already walking away. I watch her until she reaches her car, gets in, and drives away. Dammit Mason. Why'd you let her get away? Izzy's voice rings through my head. If anything happens between you and this girl I will come and give her the sister talk. At the rate I'm going, nothing's going to happen with her or anyone.

A/N- So there's the first chapter in Mason's POV. I hope you guys liked it! Thanks for reading!