The Ultimate Sacrifice

Chapter 3: From Study Date to First Date

Months had past since our first date and Nick and I became inseparable. Admittedly, it was strange for me, considering I had never been in a serious relationship and I was slow to trust, and my mind told me it was too fast to fall so deeply. But, my gut told me differently; and it became obvious to everyone who knew us which of the two I listened to.

Turns out, Nick and I did have a class together-math. I had skipped a few grades in high school and ended up qualifying for the credits for college. Nick, on the other hand, was on the fast track for music, and could care little for anything involving mathematics. I would feel the same way if it weren't for the fact that math was necessary to get any major in the medical field.

Still, I was glad I had skipped my way ahead in math because it gave me an excuse to hang out with Nick. I became his tutor shortly after we found out we were in the same class. However, those study sessions soon turned into times where we just hung out, and then he asked me out on a real date for the first time. The rest, as they say, was history.

"History . A twenty page report in history and it's due Tuesday. I have no clue how I'm getting it done, to be honest. So I won't be able to hang out this weekend."

When we were busy or couldn't be together, Nick and I tried to still talk on the phone as much as possible. Midterms were soon and break with it, so the professors were piling on the work. Therefore, Nick and I had spent little to no time together in the recent weeks and we still needed to plan out what we were doing to break. He wanted to introduce himself to my parents and told me he'd like me to meet his. Problem is, we hadn't had the chance to discuss it at all and we'd be let out for the holidays in a week and a half.

"I understand; I have the same paper. Maybe I could come over this weekend and help you out?" Nick's soft voice said into the phone.

"Yeah, actually, I'd like that. It might help me get through it faster."

"And then we can discuss our plans for break and meeting your parents?"

I chuckled to myself before saying,"You're really determined to meet my parents, aren't you? What's the rush? You have something to tell them?"

"What? There's no rush, no. Nothing important to tell them. Nothing at all, actually. I, uh, just want-"

His voice made him sound all flustered and his speech picked up pace significantly. Again, I couldn't help but laugh as I said to him,"Nick, I'm just messing with you. I'd love for you to meet them. We just haven't been able to talk much recently."

"Yeah, I know. Which is why I am coming over this weekend, no excuses. So, uh, Demi..can I ask you something?"

Suddenly, I began to feel really lightheaded and the room began spinning. Breathing heavily, I realized I had forgotten to take my meds and I began to panic.

"Hey, um, Nick? I really gotta..uhh..go... Uhm..I'll call you tomorrow..okay?" I breathed into the phone.

"Demi, are you okay?"

His voice sounded hesitant and I could tell he was slightly concerned. "Yeah, never better. Talk to you later, Nick."

I then hung up the phone and started crawling towards the bathroom. Usually, I wouldn't end a call so abruptly and rudely, but there was no way I could continue the conversation casually and make it through. I hadn't had a spill since that night before I left to come to college, making me think things might be getting better and that I could be a little more relaxed with the time regiments and amount of medicine I was taking. Clearly, I was wrong.

Making it to the bathroom, I pulled out one of my cosmetic bags, the one I kept all of my medication in. I liked keeping it in an ordinary place, but out of the common view. The medicine was my little secret and I didn't want Nick or anyone I met here to know about it and treat me differently as a result, just like my parents. Nick was the worrying type anyway and I was certain that if he knew, he'd be just like my mom; and I didn't need that when I was at college, the time when you're supposed to spread your wings and not be babied.

Having unscrewed the cap to the bottle, I took out the pills and popped them into my mouth as I pulled out my water bottle and took a giant gulp. Then, I just lain down on the cold, bathroom floor, waiting for everything to come back into focus. Luckily, I had caught myself much earlier this time and I had full control over my body. My biggest issue this time was the pain that was radiating in my back. Fortunately, that was the only place it hurt that time, another sign that things hadn't gone too far. All the same, it would have been too much in my mother's eyes and I couldn't take the risk of it happening again when I go back home for break.

In a matter of minutes, I felt stable enough to get back up and climb into bed to finish preparing for my English lecture the next day. Carefully, I walked to my bed and slipped into my covers, laying on my side to lessen the discomfort of the pain in my back. Then, I said a little prayer to God to thank Him for keeping me safe and asking that He help me in taking my dosages as I was supposed to. That's all that really mattered right now, that I'd be safe and healthy this winter break. Because, after all, it was bound to be one of the best yet.

Sorry I haven't updated in forever. I didn't see a big interest in this fanfic so I decided to put it off. Thanks to some comments on Instagram, I saw that some people still are interested. If you want me to continue this fanfic, please leave me a note in the comments and the updates will become regular. Thanks again for all of your suppport.