Justin-

After I took a shower, I went downstairs to watch some t.v. My dad already put up our brand new plasma. It looked pretty good on our living room wall. I flipped through the channels, biting my nails and thinking of Ceci. Even if my best friend was gone, Ceci made me feel like a new person. She gave me butterflies whenever I thought about her, her smile is gorgeous, I can't get over her red hair that looks like a beautiful flame, and just everything about her is perfect to me.

There was a story on the news about a person being killed by a man. Apparently, he's killed 30 people, including babies, throughout the month. I clenched my fists and just stared at the t.v. How can someone do that to another human being? It made me so mad. I hope that fucker dies in a jail cell when he's caught. The masked man too.

When Ryan died, I searched up that masked man for weeks, trying to find him. I didn't want him to strike again. I never found him. Maybe, I never would. But I wasn't giving up just cause I live in a whole different state.

I turned off the t.v., trying not to cry or think about Ryan. I went outside and just sat down in one of the chairs in the yard. I took off my sweatshirt and threw it over the chair. I put my head in my hands and just breathed deeply, in out in out.

Suddenly, Ceci came out running and saw me. I perked my head up and stood up. She ran over to me and grabbed my hand. I was confused, but I ran with her. We ran for about 5 minutes up the block, until she stopped to catch her breath.

I bent down when she has her hands on her knees.

"Why are we in such a hurry?" I asked her, breathlessly.

She just breathed hard and motioned her finger at me, saying to wait a minute. I nodded and just stood up right.

She finally stood up "I don't know" she said and continued walking up the block. That's when I grabbed her arm and I turned her around.

"What do you mean I don't know?" I asked, a little angry.

Her eyebrows came together and she pushed my hand off her "I don't know, got a problem? Go bitch about it somewhere else" and she walked towards the intersection at the end of the street.

I sighed and ran after her "I'm sorry Ceci" I bit my lip.

She didn't say anything, she just continued to walk with an angry stomp in each step. We got to the crosswalk and she didn't stop. The light was still red. I ran up to her and grabbed her arm.

"What the fuck are you doing Cecilia, you're supposed to-" that moment, a car was speeding down the street. He didn't see us until he was up close. He jammed on the breaks, but it was too late. I grabbed Cecilia's body and turned mine. The car hit me in the back and we both collapsed. I fainted, still on Cecilia's body in the middle of the street, under the car that hit us.


Cecilia-

I was in the room, once again. Ugh, great. I didn't want Justin to see me like this. Why'd I have to be examined? I didn't get hurt, Justin did! Me and my stupid fucking brain. Why can't I think about others? Oh right, cause i'm WAY too occupied with my own life. Sigh. Alright, the doctor is here. He should tell me where Justin is, so I can just see his angel-like face.

"You feeling ok Ceci?" the doctor asked, like every other time i'm here.

I nodded "Yes. Like always, now can I go?" I started to sit up. The doctore pushed me back down with his palm "No, stay in bed. We have to run tests"

What? No, I need to see Justin "Uhh no. I have to go see if my boyfriend is okay" I uncovered the blanket and put my feet on the ground.

Suddenly, my parents came in.

"No no honey, stay down. Are you alright? Any bleeding. Oh honey, i'm sorry we didn't get here sooner" my dad rambled, worried.

I looked at my dad then my mom. She had tears running down her face "What's going on?" I asked, nervously.

"Honey...you just got hit with a car. Oh, i was afraid you were gonna lose some memory" my dad's wrinkles on his forehead started to form.

I shook my head "No! Not that. I'm fine from that stupid car. I'm talking about you and mom" I frowned up at them both.

My dad stopped "Wait what?"

My mom came in and touched my hand "Now's not the time to talk about this. Just get back in bed Ceci" she pushed me back down, but I stopped her.

"No! Shut up for a second about this damn accident! I'm not hurt, my boyfriend is! God" I rolled my eyes and got out of bed. I marched out of the room and went to go find Justin. He was two rooms down from me. I saw his family crowded around his bed. I walked in and slowly walked up to his bed. He was sleeping soundly, oh pooy baby. I looked up at the parents who were filled with emotion.

I touched Pattie's arm "I'm sorry" I frowned.

She turned to me "Oh don't blame yourself honey. Please. Justin did the right thing" she bit her lip, trying not to cry. I sighed and touched Justin's hand. Suddenly, his eyes snapped open.

"Ceci? A-are you alright" he stuttered.

I nodded and half smiled "How you feeling?"

He took my hand and squeezed it. He smiled "Better now that I know you're safe"

Tears weltered on the edge of my eyelids "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean-" he interrupted.

"Don't blame yourself. I'm..." he sighed "I'm just glad you're alive, okay?"

I nodded slowly and kissed him on the cheek "I'm glad you're alive too"

The doctor came in and my parents followed. They grabbed my hand and tried to force me out. I yelled and screamed "No! I want to stay here! Let me go!"

Suddenly, Justin sat up "What's wrong?"


Justin-

The doctor and Ceci's parents really wanted to take her back to her room. But she didn't want to. I stood up, trying to walk, but I collapsed. My mom gasped and picked me up, putting me back in bed. I extended my hand "Wait! Why are you taking her?" I yelled out.

At that moment Ceci yelled out "I am fine! My cancer is fucking fine now leave me alone!"

Everyone in the room stopped and looked at her, including me. Cecilia has cancer? Oh my god, she could've died. That's the reason for her blue list, her trouble breathing, her conclusions of life. My eyes looked deeply into hers and I shook my head slowly "You have...cancer?" I asked, stupidly.

Her parents let go of her arms and she sighed. She nodded "Yes Justin, I...I have cancer. Leukemia to be exact" she shrugged. I couldn't believe it. Does this mean she was going...to die? Tears started forming in my eyes, but she ran to me and took my hand.

"Don't you dare feel sorry for me Justin. I will live, I know" she closed her eyes shut "Well, I'm not certain. But I may live for a long time. Don't you run away and don't think i'm weak all the time. Cause i'm not. Please don't think of me as a weird girl, because I know I am. But i am that because i'm trying to live my life like I don't have it. Now please don't cry and don't say you're sorry" she opened her eyes, and she now had tears flowing down "Because there is nothing to be fucking sorry about. It's natural. All me" she then collided my lips with hers. We kissed pationately in front of both our parents, and we didn't care.


Cecilia-

We broke away and I held his face in my hands. He just looked at me and half smiled. I half smiled back and hugged him. I layed him back down, so he could rest.

"Rest Justin. I'll check on you later" I smiled and walked to the doctor and my parents. They took my hand and I walked back to my hospital room. I laid down and closed my eyes. Justin now knows my secret. I sighed in my bed, feeling a little bit better. I just hope he doesn't leave me.

I turned my body and fell into a sleep. I wonder what's Justin's story.