My Illness

Part 2

Rosie pov

I met someone. His name is Killian. From the moment our eyes locked, I felt an immediate connection with him. Things were awkward but then we got to talking and it felt like I had known him for years. The whole night I couldn't stop thinking about him. Why couldn't I get him out of my head? I haven't dated anyone since Zane, but it's only been a few months. I woke up at five-thirty because I had to be at the hospital in an hour and even though it's not very far from here there is a lot of traffic in New Jersey. I got dressed and went into the kitchen, where there was a note on the fridge.

I left early today because I had a job interview. There's breakfast on the counter. - Love, Mom

My mom was a lawyer before we came to New Jersey. Right now, she's looking for a job so that we have a stable income. Once I get settled with my pay-checks and everything at the hospital and she gets a stable job, we will be able to move out of the tiny apartment we live in now. We rent an apartment right now from Mr. Micheals, a very kind old man. I found my breakfast on the counter and once I finished, I cleaned up the kitchen and left. I took the bus to work, just like I did yesterday and got there at six-fifteen, a little bit before my shift started. I decided to go to the staff lounge and there were a few other doctors and nurses sitting there. I saw Nurse Connors and went up to her.

Rosie - "Hey, Nurse Connors"

Connors - "Hi, Rosie! How was your first day yesterday?"

Rosie - (smiles) "Really good"

Connors - "What was your favourite part?"

Rosie - "Oh, well, the only thing I did yesterday gave people their cancer treatments"

Connors - "Oh, my bad"

Rosie - "Actually, I have a question for you"

Connors - "Yeah, of course. What's on your mind?"

Rosie - "You know Killian? Um... how often does he come in for his treatments?"

Connors - "I believe it's every Sunday around noon. Why do you ask?"

Rosie - "... no reason"

Connors - "You like him, don't you?"

Rosie - "'I mean... I don't dislike him"

Connors - "You do like him!"

Her expression reminded me of Addison, and I smiled. I giggled and blushed. I did like him, but I wasn't sure if I was ready after what happened with Zane. I don't think Killian would do something like that, but then again, I didn't think Zane would either. I talked with Nurse Connors for a bit and when it was 6:30 I started my shift. Today I was working in the kids' ward. I met a few new kids and I felt so bad for them. They were so young and they had to go through all of this. I can't imagine what it must be like for them and their families. But the whole time I was working with them I couldn't stop thinking about Killian. His cute face and his perfect dimples and his luscious black curls fell from his beanie. Ugh, why did he have to be so perfect!? I finished my day at work and by the time I got home, it was almost 11. I got to my apartment and my mom must have been asleep so I took a shower and went to bed. I was exhausted so I fell asleep almost immediately.