Chapter Two

Today is Saturday.

Only three days left until my first chemo treatment. Gulp.

I had cheerleading practice to day. Duncan's taking me and watching because he has become my big protector. He walks me to class, drives me to school, and carries me when I say I'm tired. He has become my superhero.

We arrived at school early. I always go earlier because I am captain. I set up everything. Our cheerleading squad is a competitive squad. We are the national champions three years in a row.

Duncan took a seat on a chair that I set up for him.

"Princess do you have practice next week?" he asked.

"Yeah why?" I asked looking at him.

"Well you have chemo next week and you might get sick so you might not wanna have practice," Duncan informed me.

"Right, you're right." I agreed.

Too weak to practice, I thought to myself.

"No pitying yourself princess. Don't worry your pretty little head about anything," Duncan said.

How does he do that?

Everyone walked in about ten minutes later. Our team had both boys and girls on it because the guys are stronger.

We practiced for two hours: strength training, conditioning, and of course cheering. After practice everyone sat down for our announcements.

"Okay, no practice next week," I said.

Heather raised her hand. "Why," she asked. Heather wants to be captain. I don't know how to get her off my back always when I do something wrong.

"Because I have a doctor's appointment and can't hold practice," I said.

"I'll do it," she volunteered.

"I'm confident we don't need the extra practice anyway. One week off won't hurt." I said nicely.

"Whatever," Heather sneered.

I cleaned up again after everyone left and Duncan was helping me as usual.

"What's Heathers damage?" Duncan asked.

"She wants to be captain," I explained.

We finished cleaning up and left the school.

Three Days Later

I walked into the hospital. Its 7 am.

Duncan is beside me and my parents are at the main desk checking me in. Duncan's parents let him skip today for me. My parents are dropping me off and coming back tomorrow. I'll be here for about four days. My teachers gave me all my homework for the next week so I'll be ahead.

I brought a bag with clothes in it and my wig. I might need it but I'm not sure.

My parents finished signing me in and kissed me goodbye. Dr. Todd walked into the waiting area and took me back into my room. Duncan sat down while I changed into a hospital gown.

"Well princess turn around and show me your butt," Duncan said smirking.

I slapped him up side the head.

Dr. Todd took me out of the room and into another room for my treatment.

I wish Duncan were still with me…

I woke up back in my room feeling very weak and helpless.

I could feel my hand and Duncan's hand holding it. I looked over to see him leaning against my bed sleeping. The clock on the wall said it was midnight. Duncan began to wake up. He looked over at me.

"Hey, you're awake," he said happily.

"Yeah," I said but it came out as barely a whisper.

"So how are you feeling?" he asked.

"Sick," I said throwing up.

Duncan grabbed my trash can from the room and lifted it for me to puke in. Then he called a nurse in to help.

She took care of me the rest of the night. I could sense her pity.

Great, I thought. More pity.

AN: Finished the second chapter! Should i continue the story?

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