The Fight

Chapter 5

Anabell's P.O.V.

Daniel had come everyday since the day he gave me that letter. I was glad he never decided to talk about it because I had yet to touch it. The only time it was moved was when the nurse came in to change my sheets and found it there. The nurse laid it on the table next to my bed and there it still sat. Amber hadn't come to visit yet and it was starting to worry me. What if she was mad and refused to see me again. That could NOT happen.

One day while Daniel was there, I decided to ask how Amber was doing. "So, Daniel, is Amber ok? She still hasn't come to visit."

"Yeah, she fine. But I know she misses you. I just don't think she can deal with this yet. It isn't normal. I think you know why. She told me, you know. About her brother and all."

I suddenly had a flashback; 'I was sitting in Amber's room. We were celebrating Amber's 10th birthday by having a sleepover and were talking like everything was fine. All of the sudden, Amber got really sad and I tried to figure out why. That was when she was told me the whole story. It was when Amber was only 5 years old. Her brother, Sam, and her were very close. One day Sam came home from school and collapsed. He was rushed to the hospital and a year later he died of leukemia.'

I guess that is what Amber must be feeling now. Thinking of how the two closest people to her were sick and one had died already. I hadn't even thought about that until now.

"Wow, I guess I must have forgotten about that. Do you know if she is ok. I feel like she is in more pain than I am."

"Yeah, I think so. She really doesn't say much though. Its just not her."

"Well, I really miss her. Tell her she should come visit me. I'm actually doing well. Has she read my letter yet?"

Shit! I should have never brought that up. Now Daniel would want to talk about his letter. I knew I had to read it. I just couldn't bring herself to do it. I mean the kid has picked on me since the beginning of 7th grade. Ugh, why does he have to make everything so difficult.

"Well, I gave it to her and she opened it in homeroom or first class because by second I saw it was open. But I don't know if she read it. I see you haven't opened my letter," Daniel said a little sad.

"No, I'm sorry. I just can't bring myself to do it, if that makes any sense."

"Do you want me to read it to you?"

"I don't think so. That is even worse. But I promise before you come back that I will have read it. Ok?"

"Yeah, ok. I was suppose to give this to you. The card is from both Amber and me. The gift is from me though."

"What! You didn't need to get me anything. Thanks!"

"Open it now, ok"

I took the small box and card. I opened the card first, to find that it was a 'get well soon' card that read: 'Being in the hospital is a downer, but there is good in everything. You being served breakfast in bed! Get well soon! Love you, Ams and Daniel.'

Wow! Cheesy much. Now for the box. I lifted the lid to find the most beautiful necklace ever! Not surprisingly, it was of a heart, but it was the perfect taste for me. It was red with a intricate design in the middle. On the bottom was a beautiful metal design making the whole thing look like it could something like poison. I instantly fell in love with it. It was amazing!

"Daniel... it... it is amazing! I..."

"I knew you would like it. Every time I saw you at the mall, you would go and see if that necklace was there. Well, it is my get well soon present," he said smirking.

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After Daniel had left, I decided to not break the promise I made with him. I picked up his letter from the table and flipped it over to open it. But I couldn't. It was hard. Finally, with shaking hands I broke the seal, which was a butterfly sticker, and pulled out a piece of pink paper. What a girly-guy. Pink paper. You would think with all his stockerish hobbies he would know that I hate pink. Unfolding the letter, I read:

Dear Anabell,

This may sound really cheesy to you, but I want you to know it is the truth. I suck at saying things out loud so I thought if I wrote it down, it would be easier. So here it goes. I like you but you probably already know that. When I first saw you it was like love at first sight. Then I figured out that you didn't want anything to do with me. I was not going to allow that to happen so I started making fun of you. As time went on, I knew that I was not helping my chance of getting close to you. I was just pushing you away. And your friend Amber was not helping. She would always tell you how to avoid me and get me to stop talking to you. Granted, none of it really worked. The day I knew I had to change was that day in science class. We got partnered to do a lab. Amber was so mad that it wasn't her as your partner, let alone me. Well, I knew that you wanted to get this done and over with. We got that lab done in no time. It was the cleanup that was hardest. I went to go dump our whatever it was in the sink and Amber stuck her foot out. Well, you decide to ask her a question at that exact moment and guess where our soupy crap went. All over you. I felt terrible and looked at Amber. But that ass blamed it on me. That accident wasn't helping my case, so I started trying to be nice, but you avoided me more. The day you passed out in gym made me so worried. On top of that, Amber found out my secret.

This letter isn't to tell you how I fell for you or what I did. Its just supposed to say that you are the first person I have ever had a crush on and I want to make sure you know that. I count the day you had your accident as a miracle because I know for a fact that if it never would have happened, you wouldn't have this letter. I want to make sure you know why I was so mean those last two years. I never really meant to hurt you and if I did I am truly sorry. I hope you can see my side of the story because you mean a lot to me. Yeah, cheesy. I know. But I did warn you. Please let me know if we can be friends or more. I would love to know. My cell number is at the bottom of this letter. I like you, Anabell. Please get better.

Love,

Daniel <3

I was speechless. What was I supposed to say to a guy who just poured his heart out to me? I didn't want to be the one to break his heart but I just didn't feel the same way. What do I do now. I decided to use the number he gave me and send him a text.

A: Daniel, I accept your friendship. Thanks for the letter and the necklace.

There was an instant reply,

D: Your welcome. Thanks for understanding. Sorry if I made this awkward. Oh, and sorry for calling Amber an ass. She really isn't one.

A: That's ok. I gtg. See you soon. Ana<3

I decided to sign my name with a heart just so he knew how much I appreciated the letter. Putting my phone aside, I laid in bed, thinking of how much I did not see those last two years. Thinking of how clueless I was because looking back now, he dropped so many hints that it was so obvious a three year old could have seen it.