A Series Of Life Changing Events

Chapter 11: Big Dates and Big Bullies Part 2

The car is parked and Gerard gets out to open the door for me. Then I unbuckle myself and he picks me up and carries me into the building. Everything is a weird shade of white and the phone is constantly ringing. I do not want to be here. He carries me over to the front desk and gives the secretary all the information needed. She points to a seat and tells us to sit and that a doctor would be out in a moment to help us. I hope he never comes. Gerard sits down and leaves me on his lap. I think it is partly because I'm clinging to him and refuse to let go. He starts tapping his foot and humming. I'm not sure what song he's humming, but I like it. I close my eyes and listen to his steady heart beat. It's like time is frozen. I'm safe in his arms. I'm really tired, but if I fall asleep and the doctor comes I won't know what's happening. I hate not knowing. Then I hear a voice. "Mr. Way" is all it says. It sounds annoyed. Gerard starts to get up and I cling tighter. I do not want to go in there. I open my eyes to see Gerard looking down at me. "Lily, what's wrong?" He asks even though he already knows. I'm scared. I am absolutely terrified. We arrive at the room and I know he has to put me down, but I won't let him. "I promise you're gonna be fine." He says in a very calming voice. It's quiet, almost like a whisper. He tries to put me down. Nopety nope nope nope. I do not like this. "Sweetheart I have to put you down. I promise I'm not leaving. I'm gonna be right here the whole time." He says very sure of himself. Fine. I let him put me down, but I will never let go of his hand. "So what do we have here?" The doctor asks looking at his clipboard. My stomach still feels like it's on fire. He puts down the clipboard and walks over to me. "Can I look at your stomach?" He asks faking a sympathetic look. I grip Gerard's hand tighter and nod slightly. He lifts up my shirt and inspects my injuries. "Deep breath in." He orders. I do as he says, but it hurts. "And out." He says studying my reactions. He inspects every part of my injuries and then leaves for a couple minutes. "I don't like this at all." I say to Gerard about to burst into tears. "I know, but you've been so brave. Thank you." He says giving me a smile. The doctor comes back with what I think is my file and a small bottle. He hands the bottle to Gerard and tells him the appropriate times for when I need to take the medicine. It's a bottle of pain meds. Then he takes out a special type of wrap and rolls it tightly around my stomach. "Keep ice on it and take a dose of medicine every 4 hours." Awesome. I probably can't go on my date anymore. It was so nice of Noah to help me. The doctor is still reading my file. Why is he doing that? Put it down. I can leave now. We're done. Please just let me leave. Nope. "It says here you're due for a vaccination." I'm about to lose my shit. I can't do needles. That is where I draw the line. Gerard's hand has probably lost all circulation because I am squeezing it like there's no tomorrow. He's not complaining, but I know the real truth. It's because he's afraid of them too. The doctor takes out the needle and I'm about to faint. As soon as I see it, I almost scream, but Gerard pulls me into a hug. If I scream and make a scene I'll just annoy the patients in the neighboring rooms. "It's just a little needle. It'll be over in a couple of seconds." How is he able to say all this stuff? He's afraid of them too. "I t-thought you were afraid of them t-too." I say my voice cracking. It's probably cracking because I'm shaking. I hate looking weak. "I was, but I am a lot better. I have to be brave for you and Bandit. You guys are more important than any stupid little needle." He says with confidence. I really love this man. I'm so happy he adopted me. Gerard, Lindsey, Bandit, Jess, and Noah are the best things to ever happen to me. I feel the doctor cleaning my arm for the needle, but it doesn't matter anymore. Gerard will always be here to protect me. He will always be at my side. The doctor puts the needle in and I hug Gerard tighter, but I will not scream and cry. If he can do it, I can do it. He's like a superhero. He can do anything. He's my superhero.