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Chapter 2
"Hey" said Nicole greeting me at her door
I smiled "Hey"
We hugged and she let me in.
"So what happened after our talk between you and your sister?" she asked curiously
I laughed and began telling her the story.
"Aww!" she said when I was done "She loves her big brother!"
I smiled chuckling. "Yeah, I love her too, but sometimes she can get more hyper than me."
She laughed, "I don't think that's possible. C'mon pizza's ready."
I looked excited. "Yeah!"
She laughed and took out the delicious, fresh, hot cheese pizza. We each grabbed a slice and sat down with a cup of Root Beer and Dr. Pepper and challenged each other in video games.
Soon it turned out to be me winning half of the games and Nicole winning the other half.
"How'd you get so good?" I asked surprised since in the beginning she kind of stunk
Nicole smiled "Your sister held all girls time and taught me a few pointers."
I gritted my teeth. "I'll kill her"
She laughed and patted me on the back reassuringly. I smiled and the date, as my sister would call it was soon over. We said our goodbyes and hugged and I was on my way home.
"Hey guys," I said entering my house
I went into the kitchen and saw my brothers and parents doing their normal things.
"Hey Joe" Mom said
I then noticed something, or someone was missing. "Where's Bella?"
"Oh, she's in your room" Dad said, "Her face was warm and her temperature was 101.3."
I nodded registering all this and went upstairs. 'I hope she's alright.' I came in front of our door and knocked. "Bella, you okay in there?"
No answer.
I curiously and concerned opened the door. I went in and saw that the bathroom door was open and heard running water.
Bella came out of the bathroom and looked at me sadly. I took a look at her and to my shock saw her face bleeding down. Before I could do anything she went to the sink and I heard a retching sound.
I did what any normal brother would do in this situation and went and patted her on the back comfortingly. I grabbed the nearest tissue and wiped off her…blood.
"Shh… it's gonna be okay" I whispered "You're gonna be fine."
She whimpered and looked at me as if wanting to hug me, but worrying that she'll get blood on me. I smiled reassuringly and wrapped my arms around her.
She whimpered, "I'm scared, I think it's time."
I froze worried. 'No…she can't die. Not her.' I wrapped my arms around her tightly. "Shh… you'll be fine. I won't let anything happen to you."
She whimpered again and wrapped her arms tightly around me as if needing to be protected. I granted her wishes and hugged her more closely.
"Does anyone else know?" I asked
She shook her head. "I'm scared to tell Kevin and Nick."
"They won't do anything to you" I assured her "They'll understand. But first I think you should tell Mom and dad."
She nodded "Can you get them for me?"
I nodded and went out calling them.
Bella's POV
I was just so scared; I didn't know what to do. When my parents came in my room I prepared myself for everything.
Mom must've seen because she immediately hugged me.
"Oh, my baby!" she cried
I took in on the hug scared and unaware of what to do. My dad hugged me pityingly.
"Don't worry honey" he assured me
I looked over and saw Joe leaning against my door looking at me comfortingly and pityingly. I smiled weakly.
Mom let go of me. "We're gonna do everything we can alright?"
I nodded and after one last hug they left.
Joe came up to me. "You ready?"
I nodded and he took my hand leading me to the family room.
Nick and Kevin were there watching TV.
I took a deep breath. "Um…guys?"
They looked up at me curiously. "What's up?" asked Kevin
I took another deep breath and started to tell them when I felt the sudden need to puke. Joe must've seen since he immediately grabbed a trashcan and held it in front of me. I puked up everything and he patted my back and pulled the hair wig away from my face. (she lost hair earlier on)
When I looked up I saw my brothers looking knowingly and worried.
"Bella, you're not…" Nick started asking
I couldn't take it anymore and ran into both of their arms crying and scared. They held me pityingly.
"Bella, don't cry. Everything's gonna be fine" I heard Kevin say
I nodded sniffling and Nick held me tighter. Joe must've came and joined because I felt another presence and more tears.
"I love you," I whispered to all of them
They wrapped me around tighter. "We love you too"
I sniffled and kept hugging them.
"What will the others say?" I asked looking up at them
They looked at each other uncertain. "We'll find a way to tell them" assured Nick
I nodded and Joe pulled some strands of hair out of my face and wiped my tears with his thumb.
Then I broke apart and went to get my guitar. I sat down and looked at my brothers while strumming a few notes. I could tell they were interested since they sat down in front of me still pityingly.
I strummed the guitar and started to sing.
Heaven sent you, to bring the answer
Heaven sent you, to cure this cancer
For a moment
Unbeatable chance
For a moment
The world in my hands
Like an angel you came
Every time when I prayed
Guardian of my dreams
Watching me when I sleep
Like an angel you came
Every time when I screamed
Time after time I lose again
Night after night I wake up shaking
'Cause my world is breaking
I'm fool enough to fall again
Night after night I wake up crying
'Cause I feel like dying
Still disconnected and unprotected
Still I'm haunted but unwanted
For a moment unbreakable stars
For a moment I stayed in your arms
Like an angel you came
Every time when I prayed
Guardian of my dreams
Watching me when I sleep
Like an angel you came
Every time when I screamed
Time after time I lose again
Night after night I wake up shaking
'Cause my world is breaking
I'm fool enough to fall again
Night after night I wake up crying
'Cause I feel like dying
Time after time I lose again
Night after night I wake up shaking
'Cause my world is breaking
I'm fool enough to fall again
Night after night I wake up crying
'Cause I feel like dying
(Time after time I lose again)
Night after night I wake up shaking
'Cause my world is breaking
I'm fool enough to fall again (Fool enough to fall again)
Night after night I wake up crying
'Cause I feel like dying
When I was done I set the guitar down and looked at my brothers. They each had looks of worry, comfort and fear all in one.
Kevin patted me on the back. "You'll be alright."
I nodded and just then the doorbell rang. Despite my brothers protests I mustered enough strength and went to answer it.
"Bella!" greeted Nicole and Selena
I laughed and went to hug them. From behind them I saw Danielle smiling acting more mature than the other girls.
"How are you doing Bella?" she asked
"Fine" I lied, then looked at my wrist "Five…four…three…two…one"
On cue my darling brothers arrived smiling happily. My friends laughed and went to greet or should I say hug them.
"Where're the others?" I asked closing the door behind them
"They each had a date," explained Selena
I nodded understanding and my brothers were being kind gentlemen and led them to the family room. I chuckled and followed from behind.
"So what's going on?" asked Nicole
I sat myself on top of the couch and froze when she asked that. My brothers looked at me pityingly and I took a deep breath and began telling them the story.
"Ohh" they said pityingly when I was done
Selena went up and gave me a hug, as did Nicole. Danielle looked at me pityingly and I smiled weakly.
When all of the feeling bad and mushiness was done I stood up. "Well I guess I'll leave you guys to do…stuff."
They smiled chuckling and waved goodbye.
Kevin's POV
"So what are we doing today?" asked Danielle
The girls looked at my brothers and me curiously and we looked at each other.
"Let's go get some ice cream," suggested Nick
Everyone agreed approvingly and we were about to head out when we heard something that made us froze.
'I just got back from the doctor
He told me that I had a problem
I realized it's you
I tried to scratch away the issue
All I ever get is tissues
So I can wipe away my tears
Everyone's allergic to
Poison Ivy
Everyone's allergic to
Poison Ivy
Everybody gets the itch
Everybody hates that
Everyone's allergic to
Poison Ivy
The song faded on and we smiled.
"Let's go," I said
We headed out taking my car to Cold Stone.
"So how often does she listen to you guys?" asked Nicole
"She listens to us when she's hyper or stressed out" explained Joe
"Apparently she thinks we're a good support system" added Nick
The girls smiled and we made it to Cold Stone.
"Hi welcome to Cold Stone. What would you like?" the cashier greeted us
We looked at the menu.
"Chocolate" said Selena
"Cake batter" reported Nicole
"Vanilla" said Danielle
"Chocolate Marshmallow" Joe said
"Cotton Candy" answered Nick
"Rocky Road" I replied
She nodded and pressed buttons on the register. "12 dollars"
I took out the money and gave it to her. We sat down in a six-person booth and talked when the food got here.
Joe's POV
I love the dates that my brothers and me plan for our girlfriends. Whenever we're in a group or together it's such a good time whatever happens. I just worry for Bella. I hope she's all right. We were talking, laughing and joking with each other while eating our ice cream when my Razor rang.
I picked it up. "Hello?"
"J-J-Joe?" I heard a nervous voice say
I recognized that voice as my mom's and could make out her tearing up. "Mom, what's up?"
At that moment the others' eyes were immediately on me concerned.
She spoke still crying. "I-I'm sorry to break up your dates, but your sister is not getting any better."
"What?!" I exclaimed
After a quick explanation to my brothers and friends they were worried.
"S-she passed out" Mom said "She's gonna be sent to the hospital for more tests."
"We'll be right there" I assured her
With that we disconnected.
I looked at the girls pityingly. "I'm really sorry"
They smiled reassuringly. "It's fine," said Nicole
"Let's go," declared Selena
We quickly paid the bill and drove back home all worried.
Author's Note: OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!! WILL BELLA BE OKAY? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!!!! DON'T THINK ABOUT FLAMING!!!!!!!!