Remembering Him

7.

I sit on the couch, beside Max who's sitting beside Adam, who's sitting beside Ross, who's sitting beside Red.
I look at Max nervously as Corey preps the cameras for the recording.
"Cass.. Believe me. They'll love the fact that you're back." Max says softly.
"But.. Max.. What if they don't?" I whisper.
"Well, then that's their problem." He says, smiling.
I nod a bit, still unconvinced.
"You guys ready?"
A chorus of 'yeah,' or 'yep' sounds around me.
Max and Adam look at me.
I take a deep breath and smile then nod slowly. "Ready." I whisper.
"Okay, go ahead and start the recording."
"Hey guys, Sky here! Today we're going to do a real life do not laugh challenge. I'm here with Red, Ross, Max and-"
I look at Adam then at the camera and smile then wave shyly.
"And Cass is back! But guys, here's the problem. We haven't told you yet, because I feel like Cass can tell you guys what happened best." Adam says, looking at me.
I make a face and put my hands over my face.
"Okay uh.." I mutter and take my hands off my face then start to fidget.
"At PAX.. I passed out. When I woke up I was in a hospital where I was.. Diagnosed with a brain tumor, that if left untreated for much longer would start to spread and.. Cut off the oxygen and blood flow to my brain, leading to a stroke and.. Cancer following that. So a couple of weeks ago.. I went into surgery. Explaining why my hair is so short now.. And the tumor was removed. But tumors always come with consequences so.. My consequence was by having the tumor removed, I lost my memory. Of everyone in this office." I say softly.
The guys stay silent for a few seconds before Adam gets enthusiastic again.
"Alright so let's begin!"
"Oh, thanks Adam." I laugh.
He starts laughing as well and we start the video.
I sit with water in my mouth, trying not to laugh already at everyone's puffy cheeks filled with water.
"Okay, ready?" Adam asks.
I put a thumbs up and try not to smile.
"Okay, so," Adam sits down, thinking the beanbag is there but ends up falling on the floor.
I snort and put a hand in front of my mouth so I don't laugh.
"I actually thought the beanbag chair was gonna be there," Adam laughs.
I press my tongue to the inside of my lower lip and breathe in through my nose.
"Nobody?" Max swallows the water and I scrunch up my nose.
"It was funny, but I didn't laugh. Ask Corey, he saw me smiling."
The others swallow their water and I roll my eyes then do it as well.
"I almost laughed a few times," I say, shrugging.
"Oh? Cass, you go next."
I look at Adam and raise my eyebrows.
"You want me to try and make you guys laugh?" I ask.
"Go for it," he says, smiling.
I roll my eyes and stand up, taking my water bottle with me.
"So, this is what you guys look like right now, fucking fishes." I say and put water in my mouth then puff my cheeks, crossing my eyes just for the fun of it.
Adam almost laughs and I smile a bit then back up and push my cheeks back in, (that doesn't sound right,) spitting out the water in the process.
Adam spits out his water and starts laughing.
"See?!" I shout and laugh as well.
"Max doesn't look amused so.. Does that make him-" he looks at me and narrows his eyes.
I laugh and back up a bit.
"Does that make him mad Max?" Everyone else but Max spits out their water and starts laughing, while Max swallows his water and gets up, taking his phone out, along with his wallet and car keys.
He hands his stuff to Adam who starts laughing and I laugh as well then sprint off in no general direction, somehow ending up in Cory's room.
He looks at me, looking a bit shocked.
"Max is after me, sh," I press a finger to my lips and hide behind his chair, smiling.
Cory 'casually' pulls out his phone and acts like he's busy on it.
Max walks in and Cory looks up. "Hey, Max."
"Did you see Cass run by?" He asks.
I bite my tongue to keep from laughing and Cory nods.
"She went that way, he says, pointing in the opposite direction of where I came.
"Okay.." Max says and leaves.
"Thanks," I say and when Max is out of my sight, I run out, only to be stopped, tangled in someone's arms.
"Ah! Max!" I scream and start laughing.
"Come on, we gotta get back to the recording," Max says and throws me over his shoulder and starts walking back.
I let myself go limp and playfully reach my arms towards the floor even though I know I won't be able to touch it.

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