Smoking is a Cost

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Garcello's P.O.V.
I offord little man one of my cigarettes, he refused...so I challenged him to a friendly rap battle. At some point, the inside of my chest felt funny and I began coughing uncontrollably then blacked out. I woke up on the hospital bed somewhat in pain...what just happened? A doctor came in with a clipboard "Oh! You're awake! That's a good sign...if that kid hadn't called us then you'd be dead right now" the doctor explained. I'd be dead? What kid? My blue haired pal? "Say...what kid? Did this kid you speak of had blue hair or autumn hair?" I asked, the doctor looked at me in confusion "No. The kid wore a dark somewhat green hooded jacket with black hair...though I don't know if it was a girl or a boy" the doctor answered. A kid with a green(?) hooded jacket? Where did little man and his girlfriend go at the time? Wait...where is this kid? I should probably thank them! The door opened revealing Annie and...the kid? "Oh thank gosh you're okay! I hear a kid screaming for help and I went and found you close to death" Annie explained "I'm sorry to have worried you...I didn't mean to..." I apologized "I know...I'm just glad this kid here kept you alive until help arrived", well that was a relief...wait....oh! "Is this kid the who saved me?" I asked looking over the bed and down to see a little...uh...bo- gir- kid! "Yep! I'm thankful!" Annie beamed. The kid gave me a tiny smile. The doctor gave a serious look "Sir...you shouldn't smoke so much at once...you almost died from lung cancer...well you could've died from lung cancer, so sir I would advise you to not smoke anymore...if you do smoke...at least a smoke a little or practice stopping yourself" the doctor said firmly "I see" I responded. The doctor left..."Don't worry Garcello...I'm gonna help you" Annie said "Thank you Annie" I thanked. The kid was beginning to leave the room until Annie stopped her "Hey! Wait! What's your name kid?" Annie asked, the kid turned around giving us an emotionless blank look "Riley..." they answered.

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