Joe-
Walking into the kitchen, their expressions weren't readable. I sighed as I sat down. I opened my mouth to say something, but decided to wait till they did.
"Joe", her dad started.
I took a deep breath.
"I know, it was wrong to take her like that, but I wanted to do something nice for her and if I would have asked you guys would have said no", I said calmly.
Silence.
"I won't do it again", I said.
"Joe, we had a long talk, mostly about how fast this relationship is going", her dad said.
I was afraid they were about to tell me I could no longer see her.
"We were angry at first, but then someone reminded us that her happiness comes first right now", her mom said.
"You're not taking her away from me?", I asked.
"No", her mom said.
I sighed. Relaxing in my seat.
"But", my dad said.
"You are grounded for a week", my mom said.
"I'll take it", I said, jumping up.
I hugged them.
"I know I have no right to ask, seeing as I'm grounded but I would like to go to her appointment today", I said.
"Its ok with us", her dad said.
I looked at my parents.
"You can go", my dad said.
I went to the living room. She was sitting in between Jon and Josh. I went over to Chris and hugged her.
"I'm guessing everything is ok", she said.
"It is, well I'm grounded a week but that's ok", I said.
"Don't worry cousin we can keep her company for a week", Jon said, winking at her.
"Yeah we don't mind", Josh said.
I pulled her away from them.
"I got it guys", I said.
Our parents came into the room.
"Chris, you should get some sleep before we go", her mom said.
She nodded. I walked her to her room. She pulled me in and kissed me.
"I don't want to sleep", she said.
"What do you want to do then?", I asked smirking.
Her hands found their way under my shirt. I took it off and threw it to the floor. Pushing her down on her bed. I unbuttoned her jeans. Her door flew open. I jumped off her and fell to the floor. My cousins along with her brothers were laughing.
"Fuck guys, you scared the hell out of me", I said.
Chris sighed. I saw her buttoning her jeans. I groaned.
"Put your shirt back on and off of my sister", Isaac said.
I grabbed my shirt and put it on. My cousins sitting next to Chris on her bed.
"Watch yourselves", I said.
"Your mom said its time to go", Jon said.
I nodded, they all left the room. I laid her back down and got on top of her.
"I'll sneak back over here and make you mine again. I love you", I said.
"I love you too", she whispered.
I kissed her.
"Joe come on", Josh said.
I groaned. She laughed softly.
"Go before they come back in", she said.
I nodded.
Christina-
I waved to him as he left with his family. Going back to my room and pulling out some sweats and a t-shirt. I looked at myself in the mirror, I twirled my hair.
"It will grow back when this is over", my mom said.
"I know", I said.
She came in and brushed her fingers through it.
"You're gonna be ok", she said.
I nodded. She wrapped her arms around me.
"I love you mom", I said softly.
"I love you too", she said smiling.
I went and sat on my bed, hugging my pillow.
"I um, Joe and I, we", I couldn't say it.
She smiled. She sat beside me.
"I know", she said.
"What? How?", I asked.
"I figured it would happen. You two were gone all night", she said.
She nudged me.
"So?", she asked.
I groaned.
"You know you and I can talk about it. We've talked about it before when I explained things to you", she said.
I nodded.
"It hurt, at first, but then it felt", I stopped and could feel my cheeks warming.
She smiled.
"Good?", she asked.
I nodded, biting my lip.
"How are you feeling now?", she asked, brushing my hair behind my ear.
"Happy", I said.
She smiled.
"But I'm really tired now", I said.
"Ok, I get it", she said laughing.
She turned to leave.
"Be ready to go soon", she said.
I nodded. A few minutes later there was a tap on my window. I opened it and Joe came in. His lips hitting mine as soon as he was in the room. We had our clothes off in a matter of seconds. He got up and locked the door.
"Just in case", he said.
Joe-
I was putting my clothes back on. She was in the shower. A knock on her door, I froze. It opened.
"Joe", her mom said surprised.
She nodded and I put my shirt on.
"I can explain", I said.
Chris came into the room. She was wearing sweats and a t-shirt. Her hair wet. She bit her lip.
"Its ok, I know", she said.
"She kinda figured it out", Chris said.
I sighed.
"If you're both ready, its time to go", her mom said.
Chris nodded.
Getting to the hospital was the easy part. Chris squeezed my hand.
"Ok, they're ready for you", her mom said.
A nurse came over.
"Hi Chris", she said smiling.
"Hi Elsa", Chris said, hugging this woman.
Chris looked at me.
"This is my boyfriend Joe. Joe this is Elsa, my nurse", she said.
I shook her hand.
"It's nice to meet you. I was so happy that you asked for me Chris", she said.
"You're the only one who can put a needle in my arm without it hurting", Chris said.
"So are you ready?", she asked her.
Chris nodded, she turned to look at me.
"Do you want to come?", she asked me.
"Yeah", I said.
"I'll be in the cafeteria if either of you need me", her mom said.
We nodded and followed the nurse. Chris said hi to a couple of other nurses that we passed. Finally getting to a room with a machine. Chris kissed my cheek. She moved over to a recliner chair and sat down. The nurse took her arm and started to connect Chris to the machine, looking at it better it was like an iv.
"Ok, you ready for me to turn it on?", the nurse asked Chris.
She nodded softly. The nurse smiled and turned it on.
"If she or you need me, I'll be right at that station", she said to me.
I nodded. I leaned against the wall, watching.
"Are you ok?", I asked her.
"Yeah. You?", she asked.
"It's just finally setting in, seeing you hooked to that. What is it?", I asked.
I grabbed a chair and sat beside her.
"Chemo", she said.
"Oh. Does it hurt?", I asked.
"No, but I'll be feeling it tomorrow. I will try and make it to your game", she said.
"Don't worry about that", I said.
"I want to go, its your first game", she said.
"But if you're not feeling well, I want you to stay home, no forcing it. I won't be mad baby. Ok, you have to promise me", I said.
"Ok", she said.
I grabbed her free hand and kissed it.
"Are you nervous?", she asked me.
"About this? No", I said.
She laughed softly.
"I meant your game", she said.
"No", I said.
I looked into her eyes.
"Talk to me?", I whispered.
"I'm scared", she whispered, tears in her eyes.
I leaned in and kissed her forehead.
"Don't be, I'm here and I'm going to help you through this as best I can", I whispered.