I've Actually Got A Chance

Chapter 9

The doctor came back with an anesthesiologist about ten minutes after that.

"Hey, why do I need put under anesthesia? Why can't you just sedate me or something?"

"We're afraid of some complications and such so we think it's best if you're under anesthesia."

I gulped. "Complications?" he nodded. "Can Harry stay with me at all times? I want him with me."

"Sure. Why not." The doctor said a little irritated. The anesthesiologist started to put me under and the last thing I remember is Harry telling me he loved me.

I started to wake up. It took a few minutes for me to finally open my eyes. And when I did, I had to shut them again. It was overly bright. I blinked a few times to get used to the light. "Urgh! Why is it so bright?" I mumbled out. I looked around and I only saw, my blood-related mom, my sisters, and Harry.

I noticed Harry was crying. "Harry, babe, why are you crying?"

"I think the doctor should tell you everything. He could explain it better." He replied. I was starting to worry.

I made Harry lay down so I could cuddle while we waited for the doctor.

"Can I have a minute with Harry?" I asked my family.

"Yeah. Just call us back in when you're done. I want to see you." My mom said giving me a hug before walking out. Mak and Nat gave me hugs too and said they loved me.

It was quiet for a few minutes when Harry spoke. "I'm sorry."

"For what?" I asked.

"Everything. For being part of the problem, for making you leave that one day, for not being late to the interview so I could make sure you got home safely." He answered.

"It's fine. You're here now and no matter how much I yell at you or argue with you, you still stay. So thank you." We were silent for a few minutes. "Can I ask you something Harry?"

"Yeah. Sure."

"Why did you say chicken when you were dared to kiss me? I mean, I know I'm ugly and stupid, but it was still just a dare."

"You are not ugly or stupid. From what I've heard from your sisters and parents, you are the smartest in your grade. And you are so beautiful. You never fail to take my breath away even just by walking down wearing sweats and a beanie."

"Thanks."  I said blushing. "But that didn't answer my question."

"I said chicken because I didn't want our first kiss, if we have one, to be because of a dare. I want it to be perfect and romantic."

"So you do want to kiss me?'

"Very much. I'm just waiting for that perfect moment."

"Does that mean you like me? Like like-like me?"

"Yes. I think I'm starting to lean more towards love, but it's a bit early for that. Do you like-like me as much as I like-like you?"

"Yes. I definitely do."

"Well, then Kyle the Guy Who Works at Starbucks Hunters, will you do me the honor of going on a date with you?"

"I would love to go on a date with you Harold the Life Saver Styles." He kissed me on the forehead.

"You guys can come back in here now!" Harry yelled.

They all came back in with the doctor in tow.

"So what all is wrong?" I asked.

"You were in fact raped a multiple of times. Your ribs are re-broken. There is nothing I can do about the pain in your back side aside from prescribing pain killers that will help a little. There isn't much we can do about that."