The Fight

Chapter 6

Amber's Thoughts

'I miss Anabell so much. I want to go and see her but I am afraid that I will close myself off like I did when Sam died. I don't want to go through this again. He was bad enough. What did I ever do to deserve this. Anabell's letter told me she was ok, but I know she's not. She is getting worse. I know its killing her to have me not visit but I just can't. Its to much.'

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Amber's P.O.V.

When I got home from school today, Daniel was sitting on my front porch. I knew why. To give me an update on Anabell. Daniel had given up on persuading me to visit after the first few weeks. It was no use.

"What's up, Daniel."

"Well, I went to visit Anabell last night and I want to talk to you about what she said."

"Ok, spill."

Motioning for me to sit on the porch with him Daniel said, " Anabell misses you she needs you to visit her. She ne..."

But Daniel was stopped when I started to get up and walk away. He grabbed my wrist and said, "No, just listen to me. She is your best friend and right now you need to be her best friend. Remember what happened with Sam. After you found out he was sick, you refused to go near him. And you were five. You barely knew what was going on. Now you do know whats going on. Do you want Anabell to end up like Sam because I sure as hell don't. After Sam died, you shut yourself down because you blamed yourself. You felt terrible that you never went to see him. Is that what you want with Anabell? You can't do that again. You and I both know its bad. Amber, she is having a hard enough time trying to fight this and your not helping. You not coming to see her is scaring her more than its giving her the courage to fight back. Please... she really needs you."

I had had enough. I rushed inside and locked the door before Daniel could follow me. Running up the stairs, I locked my bedroom door and flew to the bed. I put my face in my pillow and cried. Could Daniel be right? Could this be hurting Anabell instead of helping her? Of course it was. But I just can't visit Anabell after all this time. Can I? Well, I certainly didn't care.

But that was a lie. And I knew it. I cared for Anabell so much and to think of her so down made me feel terrible. It was my fault Anabell wasn't getting any better. I had to see Anabell as soon as possible.

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After my mom got home, I immediately asked her to take me to the hospital. I had to see Anabell before I made things worse.

"Mom, can you take me to the hospital?"

"Are you sure you are ready to see her?"

"Yeah, I'm ready."

Heading to the hospital, I started to get nervous. What if Anabell refused to see me? That couldn't be though. Anabell is my best friend. Arriving at the hospital, I made my way to Anabell's room. I knocked twice on the door and then entered. To no surprise at all, Daniel was sitting in the chair next to Anabell's bed. Clingy much. But the surprise on Anabell and Daniel's face was different. Standing up, Daniel said, "I think I will let you have some time together. "

"Thanks," I replied.

Walking out Daniel shut the door and went to the cafeteria.

"So..." I said awkwardly.

"I'm not mad at you if that's what you think. I know why you never came to visit. With your brother and all, I know it was hard for you."

"Thanks for understanding. I really did miss you though. It has been harder not to see you than to see you. So what is that around your neck," I said relieved.

"Oh this," Anabell said holding up Daniel's necklace. "Daniel gave it to me. That and this card. Thank's by the way. It's quite cheesy. But funny."

"Are you and Daniel going out or just friends?"

"JUST FRIENDS! Please don't say that. I know he likes me. He wrote everything in this letter," she said holding up Daniel's letter. "But I don't know what to do. I know he wants to go out and stuff, but honestly, I don't like him that way. But at the same time, I do, because I see things in him that I never had before. What should I do, Amber?"

"Well, if you like him and he likes you, its obvious. If you hadn't had that accident my answer would be different, but you did and I got to know him. He really isn't as bad as we thought. Actually, he is really sweet. Maybe, you can talk to him about it. But that is probably too awkward."

"Yeah, just a little. But I seem to be reacting to the chemo therapy so I could possibly be out of here in a week or to. Granted, I would have to go to my mom's house, but its better than being here. I can get treatment from home and I can even start going back to school. I am so happy."

"What! Really! That's amazing, Anabell. Yes! I have to go now but if I were you, I would tell him how I really feel about everything. What do you have to lose. You are already in the hospital."

Leaving the room laughing, I was happier than ever. I had finally seen Anabell again and knew that she was ok. It made me smile from ear to ear.

Anabell's P.O.V.

Walking back in, Daniel sat down in his usual spot. He looked a little depressed than usual.

"Did you here what we were talking about, Daniel," I said accusingly.

"Yes. No. I mean... maybe. I heard the part about me, if that's what you mean."

"Yes. So, do you want to say anything about it."

Before I knew what was happening, Daniel leaned over me and kissed my lips. I was so surprised but I didn't pull away. If anything, I kissed him back. Then he pulled away, looking me straight in the eyes for a second. Daniel's feet picked him up and he ran as fast as he could out of the room.

"Wait, Daniel," but he was gone. I had a feeling that he wasn't coming back anytime soon. And the thought of that made me as sad as ever.I had to admit it...I was falling for Daniel.