Forevermore

Part 2

When I wake up the next day I feel as tired as I did last night. Damn, last night I was so zoned out I forgot to take my pills. I take the morning dose before going down stairs for breakfast.

"Morning, mom" I say while walking around the kitchen to see if she had made breakfast but sadly she hadn't so I take out the cereal box and milk.

"Where were you last night?" she demands

Shit.

"Nowhere, I was at a party with Bryan and Laura, nothing crazy"

"Nothing crazy! Dylan you cant keep going out with those people to those awful places, you know you can't"

"Im sorry mom, besides you know me, I came home early because I got bored"

"Okay, next time just please wake me up when you come home, don't do this things to your poor old mother" she says as she kisses the top of my head.

"C'mon, you're not that old" I say with a smile and she walks out of the kitchen.

I am sick, big deal. Its not like I can't take care of myself. Granted, I manage to miss a couple doses but nothing that big.

I guess its time to explain why mom is always on top of me and why I have to take pills three times a day. When I was born I was examined as any other baby but they found a little sound my heart made every time it beat, also known as a heart murmur and it meant that one of my heart valves was defective but nothing serious, so along my life I just had to take medicine to watch how much salt I eat to prevent blood clots.

Mom thinks that because of my condition I should be in bed all day but the truth is that I only get a little bit breathless after a run or if I get scared. But moms will be moms and she will worry about me all day.

After I finish breakfast I go take a quick shower and get ready for the day. And by ready for the day I mean sweats and snacks for my Friends marathon.

As Im getting ready to lie down and do absolutely nothing my phone rings.

"Sup man" I answer. Bryan.

"Dyl! I need your help. What are you doing today?"

"Well, nothing important, why, are you okay?"

"Yeah, everythings fine, its just that I wanted to go out with Laura tonight but she has a friend and--"

"Are you asking me to double date?" I interrupt.

"That would be great! Thanks man, Ill pick you up at 7 and meet the girls at the restaurant" he says and hangs up.

Damn it.

I've never dated and I don't even know this girl. What if we have nothing to talk about? What if she's disgusting? What if she thinks I'm disgusting?

He didn't even let me agree but I can't cancel now. Damn it. Damn it.

Cassandra's P.O.V.

"Oh my God! Bryan was so cute last night, he kept saying he loved me and kissing me everywhere" she says sighing and then holds my arm to stop me "everywhere" she emphasized.

"Oh wow, that is so great" I say trying to fake some interest. Don't get me wrong, I love Laura and I'm interested in her relationship but this is the tenth time she tells me this story and she adds more details every time that I really don't need to know.

"Okay, what's wrong" she stops me in the middle of the mall aisle and drags me to a bench.

What does she mean what's wrong she knows that all this relationship talking makes me uncomfortable.

"Nothing, it's just that, you know I love you and that I'm interested about your life but ever since Chad, I just don't want another relationship and talking about yours, I don't know, forget about it".

"No, no, I'm really sorry, Cass, I know this about you but I just keep forgetting, its just that Bryan is so dreamy... did I mention that he--" she interrupted herself by covering her mouth "I am so sorry I won't do it again, I swear".

I laugh and get up from the chair "it's okay, come on, we have to find the shoes we came here for in the first place".

We came to the mall because Laura bought this beautiful dress for her anniversary dinner with Bryan but doesn't have any shoes that match.

I love Laura, she's my best friend and she's always worrying about me, ever since my relationship fiasco I closed to the world and live my life in my room, book after book, tv show after tv show. The only thing that I want is a life like Meredith Grey, her life is just so perfect, she has an incredible husband, a great job and three kids, despite the fact that, you know, almost everyone she loves is dead and she was close to death several times.

But I don't live in Seattle, I'm not the best general surgeon and I dont have Derek Shepherd as a husband but it makes me less sad to watch shows and read books where people have what they want and imagine that I do too.

After a couple more hours, Laura ends up buying a beautiful pair of high heels, maybe a little too high but shes a pro at this kind of things, she pays for the shoes and we head to the parking lot.

"Bryan brought his friend Dylan to the party last night "she says while she turns on the car. "He's very handsome, maybe we could set you guys up".

"Yeah, sure" I say and turn up the radio trying to end the conversation there.

"Wait, really?"

"Of course not! I was just trying to get you to shut up" I laugh and she swats my arm.

After this we just keep talking about pointless things like the drama between Kim K and Taylor Swift, or everything going on with One Direction. Were interrupted by Laura's phone ringing.

"Hey babe!"

Bryan I think and roll my eyes.

"Tonight? I already have plans...Cass...I don't know, movies?...okay, I'll ask and text you back, love you." She hangs up. "So that was Bryan,"

"Nooo, really?" I remark sarcastically

"Yes, he wants to go out tonight—"

"But Laura! We planned this night in for weeks! You're always busy with him and you're my best friend and I miss you"

"I know! Thats why he suggested a double date, with his friend Dylan, remember I told you about him?"

"Oh no. No, no, no. Absolutely no dating for me. I'll just wait for the next time youre available." I say crossing my arms.

"C'mon Cass, what was the last time you went out with a guy?"

"I don't know and I don't care. I don't want to go out with anymore guys".

"Aw pleaaaase, I never ask you for anything, just go out with us this time, if you don't like it you never have to do it again, I'm begging you".

I think for a minute. Laura's right, it's been years since I've gone out with anyone except her and if I go out this time, she'll finally stop with all this insisting, so maybe it's not that bad after all.

"Fine, just this once"

"Wait, REALY?!"

"Yea.." I whisper

"OMG CASS!! Youre so not going to regret this we're going to have SO much fun together, oh my God, what are you going to wear?! I'll let you borrow something, I'll do your make up, maybe we'll leave your hair down..."

I roll my eyes countless times while she rambles about tonight.

Maybe this wasn't such a good idea after all.