Running

Chapter Seventeen

A/N

Another chapter for Bailey :)
Tanglefern15

* Ryder's POV *

I head over to Ryleah's apartment at 7:45 AM, because I have to be at the hospital at 8:00. Knocking on her door three times, she opens the door soon after.

She is wearing grey sweat pants, with a fitted navy blue tank top, and her hair looks straightened. She smiles softly.

"Hey," I say, smiling back.

"Hey," she says, wringing her hands.

"Brandon is getting a substitute for Madelyn these next two days, and you're excused from all activities for the next three." I tell her.

She raises her eyebrows, and smiles again. "Three?"

I nod, smiling back at her. "Three."

She walks up to me and gives me a hug, and I smile, resting my chin on her head.

"You're going to be fine, you know that?" She whispers.

"I hope you're right." I whisper back, my heart hammering like it has been all morning.

Releasing me, she interlaces our fingers, sending me a light smile. "I'm alway right."

I laugh softly, squeezing her hand. "Let's go."

We take off in the direction of the hospital, and she doesn't speak to me. I'm grateful for the silence, because I don't think I could formulate words anymore.

Reaching the hospital wing, I spot Brandon, who is sitting in a chair, his hands interwoven and resting on his knees. Catching my eye, he walks over to us, glancing pointedly at Ryleah and I, specifically out interlocked fingers. Brushing his look off, my eyes scan the room for the registration desk, spotting the small line. I walk over, just as the lady behind the desk calls out for the next person.

That's me.

Taking a deep break, I walk over to the lady, who has a smile plastered on her face. I open my mouth to say something, anything, but no words come out.

"Ryder Hart, here for surgery." Ryleah pipes up behind be.

I smile gratefully at her as the registration lady types a few things into her computer, before pulling out a white band, and motioning for my wrist. Pulling my arm forwards, she snaps the hospital band into my wrist, before giving us a few instructions to the waiting room.

Following her instructions, Brandon, Ryleah and I sit on a cushioned bench, my foot tapping impaitently.

45 minutes later, 7 people later, I hear the door open.

"Ryder Hart," a male voice calls, his eyes scanning the room.

Rising to my feet, I walk over to him, sweat already building in my palms.

"My name is Connor," he says, throwing us a smile. "Follow me."

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This is it for Running. I'm sorry. I'm just not feeling it anymore, and from here on out it'll be marked as completed. Everything is super forced. I'm really REALLY sorry. I had fun with Ryleah and Ryder while it lasted. Please stay with me and check out Endless Nights! I'll be posting in on October 1st, 2015. Thanks for sticking with me.

For the last time on this book,
Much love,
~ Lacey ❤️