I put my own twist on this chapter. LMK (let me know) what you think! Enjoy!

Chapter 25 - Andi POV

I was upset. And hurt. Hearing Katie say those things about me really affected me more than I thought it would. Was I really that mean, that pessimistic?

I guess I didn't really think about how my words affected other people, people like Jessie. She's just trying to live every day to the fullest and I probably made it worse by making her feel like she's the most irritating person in the world.

Pushing it out of my brain, for the time being, I went home, got dressed in my work uniform, and headed for the Seven.

I thought people would take the hint and notice that I was in no mood to talk, but Diego must've ignored it. "You feeling okay?"

I swallowed my inner anger and put on a fake smile for him. "I'm fine, just peachy keen."

"You don't fool me for a second Andrea."

"Fine," I sighed. "Do you think I'm a nice person?"

He cocked his head. "Like, on a daily basis or when you want to be?"

I sent a glare his way, not in the mood for him to make fun of my behavior. "Whoa, whoa whoa, relax. I'm just joking...mostly. You've been acting different ever since you started hanging with that kid. Jenny, right?"

"Jessie." I corrected. "And she's not the issue, not this time anyway. Katie and I got into a little argument."

He sighed, looking me up and down. "Why don't you just take the rest of the day off, finish your documentary."

I looked up at him, puzzled. "Really? But who going to cover-"

"I'll just make Gigi do it. All she does is use her phone anyway."

I smirked knowingly at him. "I hope this doesn't mean that little crush you had on me when we were kids is resurfacing."

"What, no! I never had a crush on you!" he insisted unconvincingly, a faint blush tinting his cheeks.

I laughed. "Yeah okay. That's why I was your first kiss." His eyes widened before turning away from me.

"We were 10, and it was a dare!" I laughed, knowing it was true.

"I know, I know. But in all seriousness, thank you." I smiled at him and he returned it, moving in to embrace me. After we separated, I got my stuff and texted Jessie to meet me outside the Seven in a half hour.

Unfortunately, a half hour turned into an hour and a half. Was she standing me up?

I then saw my mother turning the corner. I quickly walked to the car. "Mom, I told you. I can't babysit today. Jessie and I have an interview-"

"Jessie's in the hospital, her mom called. She's not doing so well." I froze where I stood. I knew she had cancer, but I assumed she was getting better. She can't just die, I need her help with finishing this. But I didn't really know how to process the information, so all I said was:

"Oh, um, okay."

"The hospital is Florida Memorial. I tried to call you. I can drive you over to see her if you'd like."

I shook my head repeatedly. "No, no that's okay. I'll um, go by there if I had time; I still have work, so." I then picked up my stuff, waved goodbye, and walked back into the Seven. As soon as my mom left, I bolted home and threw myself into editing my documentary for the next hour. I didn't even hear Katie knock on the door.

"Permission to come in?"

I looked up at her, seeing her reserved expression, and waved for her to enter my room.

She sighed before speaking. "I am mad at my dad. I am mad at my dad. Why is that so hard for me to say? I have no problem being mad at you."

I was silent for a minute before finally speaking. "I noticed."

She flopped onto my bed. "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry Andi. What I said wasn't nice, it was awful, and I'm really sorry."

"Well, I'm no expert, but it seems like it might be easier to be mad at the people we trust." I inquired.

Katie's eyebrows crinkled. "Why? Why is that?"

I shrugged since the answer was obvious. "Because you know they'll always love you no matter what."

I proceeded at throwing a small plastic ball at her. "Huh, am I right?" She giggled in response. It was the first time I saw Katie smile since she got back from Virginia.

"Okay enough about me. Your mom told me what happened with your friend Jessie."

My face began to tighten just at the sound of her name. "Yeah, Jessie. She's uh, she's not really my friend. I mean, maybe a little, but yeah. She's 12."

"Your letters made it sound like she is-"

"A nightmare? That's because she is." I finished. "She will drive you crazy. We would be walking around town, doing interviews, and she'll just jump in out of nowhere and start asking these questions, mainly about their lives, like she's trying to get to know them or something." It suddenly hit me after hearing myself say it. Jessie knew she had limited time, and wanted to meet as many people as possible. To have as many stories and memories as possible. God, I was such an idiot.

"Well, is she gonna be okay?" Katie asked.

"I don't know." The more I thought about it, the more upset I became. I should've taken the ride with my mom and gone and visited her. "I don't know," I repeated, this time quieter.

We fell into a silence, which felt louder than actually talking. A part of me wanted to go and see her, but the bigger part was too afraid. Of what? I didn't really know, but I had to figure it out, and soon.

I put in some past Andiego. I always had it in my mind that as children, Diego had a crush on Andi xD Mia's POV is next, and it's a crazy one!

Oreo234: Same omg, and I already wrote that chapter for Katie; super excited to share it! :)

Warsenandruger: Lol I got all three of your reviews; ty! I did talk a bit about how Andi was feeling in this chapter. As for the #Landi suggestion, I want to write a fic about them, but I haven't had the time. Maybe one day :)

Lostbutnotyetfound13: I agree. Hope you like Andi's POV!