A tumor. There's a tumor in my brain. And it's slowly killing me.
Kevin grabbed hold of Connor and held them both tightly as they cried together. Arnold was silently sobbing into Nabalungi's shoulder, who had tears slowly cascading down her face as well. They sat on the bed with the other couple and they all just looked at each other then back to Kevin. He just stared at his hands.
"Kev?" Connor whispered. Kevin looked up and he looked about ten years older. There was so much sadness in his young, normally cheerful eyes. Arnold sniffled and lay his head on Kevin's legs, crying softly.
"I-I don't want to lose my best friend," he rasped, his voice rough from the heaving sobs. Connor and Nabalungi both rubbed his back while Kevin out a hand on his head.
"Buddy, you'll never lose me. I'm gonna be with you guys, every step of the way. Because... I love you guys more than anything. Hell, you guys are my family. Which is why... I don't want to leave you guys." He broke down into tears again and Connor placed his head on his chest. Kevin sat up again and looked at his friends.
"I want you guys to know that these past few months have been the best of my life. I met my best friend, the most amazing woman and the love of my life. I helped people in Uganda. I got through it, thanks to you guys. You changed my life. I love you all so much," he choked out before breaking down again. Connor held and rubbed his back, murmuring words of comfort in his ear.
"Guys, can you give us a minute?" the older man said to the others. They nodded sympathetically and left, shutting the door with a soft click. Connor sat there with his boyfriend for a few moments before clearing his throat. Kevin looked up at him with red eyes. Connor's heart just about broke in half.
"Kevin, honey. I need to say something."
"Go ahead, babe. Anything." Connor took a deep breath.
"Well, Kevin, this was the last thing I was expecting today. I was the last thing I was hoping for too. I can honestly say I don't know what life is like without you anymore. You've helped me overcome so much in my life and I could never thank you enough. You brought the light back into my life. You gave me a reason to live. You've taught me so much over these years together and I hope that I can carry on those things to more people. You amaze me, every single day. Which is why-" He reached down into his coat pocket and knelt onto the ground. He pulled out a small, black velvet ring box and smiled wide despite the tears stains on his face. He opened it to reveal a silver band.
"Kevin Scott Price, I love you with all of my heart. Would you... Would you be engaged to me for the time we still have?" Kevin smiled and began crying again. Connor cocked his head.
"Love, why are you crying?" Kevin laughed.
"Because I'm so happy! Of course I will, get up here!"
Connor stood and leaned over the bed to kiss Kevin. The younger man sighed happily into their kiss, making Connor smile. They stayed like that for a few moments, hoping to make their time together last. When they pulled away, Connor slipped the ring onto Kevin's finger. The brunette grinned and took his hands.
"We'll make these days last, okay, Con? I love you so much," he murmured before kissing the redhead's hands.
Even though there wasn't much time for them left, Connor still smiled.
We'll make this work.