Something with a capitol S
WallflowerNerdGirl
Two days after my parents told me the news, I knew I was going to die soon. My breathing was so labored that a machine, much like the BiPap, had to do it for me. I couldn't eat, I would just throw everything up and my limbs were more skeletal than meaty. I wanted to say my final goodbyes in case I died during the middle of the night, like Augustus did. I had my mom call Mr. and Mrs. Waters and Isaac.
When everyone was there and I felt my grip on reality slipping I started to talk.
"Mom and dad, I love you so much. Dad take care of mom for me and mom, you'd better get your MSW or I swear, I will haunt you." That got a little sad laugh from mom. Dad had silent tears pouring from his eyes.
"Isaac. Come here." Mom guided him over to me and I took his hand. "I'm really going to miss sighing in support group with you and playing blind video games." Isaac just squeezed my hand. "You are really one of my best friends and I'm going to miss you." He nodded and cleared his throat, too forcefully. I pushed myself up and gave him a friendly kiss on the cheek before letting go of his hand.
Finally I said my goodbyes to Augustus's parents. "Mr. and Mrs. Waters, I'm glad I got to know you guys. I love both of you as much as my own parents." Mrs. Waters hugged me gently and Mr. Waters kissed my forehead.
I didn't get to say much else because the oxygen wasn't coming to my lungs fast enough anymore. I closed my eyes and my parents each held one of my hands. I didn't want to see anyone cry before I died.
I was listening to the sound of the heart monitor until I couldn't stay focused anymore. Before I lost all consciousness, I wanted to tell everyone in the room one last thing.
"Don't worry – about me. Augustus will take care of me. We'll be Somewhere soon – with a capitol S."