Chapter 23

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I woke up, and immediately wanted to go back to sleep. Waking up would mean I had to face the music. Or brain cancer. Whatever. I tried to curl back up, fall into a deep slumber, and never wake up. Alas, I really did have to face the whatever it is. I needed to live. I needed to be there for the people who love me and who I love, no matter how long, Skyler, Ellie, Sabrina, and Coco, or how short, Niall, Louis, Zayn, Harry, and Liam.

Then, I touched the wonderful L around my neck. It was a symbol of love. I would where it every single second of every single day. Especially today, since I didn't know when I would wear it again.

I groggily sat up, and looked at the room. I didn't know ho long I would have it for now either, let alone my life. I got out of the bed and tried to be as slow as possible. I resembled a zombie, not the cheerful Energizer Bunny I was yesterday. After my shower, I slipped into my new pink sweats pants, a DC Volleyball shirt, and my One Direction sweatshirt.

I walked downstairs, to find Skyler cooking pancakes. How did she get in my house? Oh right. She, Sabrina, Ellie, and Coco slept over. I sat down and started staring into space. "Um... Willa? You OK?" asked Skyler.

"Ya, I'm OK," I said, taking a plate of pancakes.

"Doesn't look like it," she said, obviously concerned.

I lost my temper. "HOW COULD I BE OK!!!!!!! I NEED BRAIN SURGERY!!!!!!!! DO YOU EXPECT ME TO BE JUST PEACHY!!!!!!!!" I yelled.

She stepped away. I could tell I hurt her. "I'm sorry, Sky. I didn't mean it. I'm just scared," I admitted.

After a few moments of silence, she said, "I am too." I hugged her, and stayed there. We both didn't know how today was going to turn out, but I hoped it was for the best. We eventually broke away from the hug, and ate our breakfast. Niall would be jealous of me, because Skyler is an amazing cook. 

Her phone made that cheerful tweeting noise, and she turned to look at it. "Ellie, Coco, and Sabrina went ahead of us to the hospital." It tweeted again, "The guys are coming," she said.

"Hide the pancakes!" I yelled, running to get a plastic bag to stuff them in, so I could save them for later. That is, if I ever got through this. I ran to the fridge, threw them in there, just as the door opened. 

I saw Niall's face peek through the doors, followed by the other 4/5 of One Direction. He sniffed the air, and said, "I smell Skyler's pancakes!"

"All gone!" I said, hoping he wouldn't investigate. He didn't. All of the boys came in, and sat themselves down. 

After a few moments of silence, Liam asked, "Are you ready love?" 

"Sure," I said, trying to be as optimistic as possible.

"Don't worry, love. You'll be fine," said Liam, trying to reassure a girl who couldn't be reassured. He smiled. I think he was also trying to be as optimistic as possible. He didn't want me to see him scared.

We went outside, and hopped into the guys van. I switched on the radio, and the DJ said, "Up Next, What Makes You Beautiful, by One Direction. I lit up my bracelet, and we all sang and danced along. That is, except for Paul, who was driving. 

You're insecure,

Don't know what for,

You're turning heads when you walk through the door,

Don't need make-up,

To cover up,

Being the way that you are is enough,

Everyone else in the room can see it,

Everyone else but you,

Baby you light up my world like nobody else,

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