Contagious

Chapter 2

"I am sorry Averly, but I want some tests done so you will have to come back tomorrow" I groan when Dr. Dimitri tells me about doing tests.

Not only did I have plans with Jonah to go shopping tomorrow, but I don't like having tests done.

Ever since the beginning I have had to have tests done once every month. It hurts and makes me nervous.

"Why?" the doctor takes a seat behind his desk and I sit next to my mom as he looks at my file and back at us again.

"Because you are showing signs of being even more tired than usual and your throat is rougher than usual from coughing" the tone he speaks in makes me know that I have no option, but I really am not in the mood for any of this.

Again I groan and he slowly puts down his pen and gives me a pointed look "why are you fighting me on this?"

"Because Dr. Dimitri, I for one, am quite sick of being sick. I have been coughing more yes, and the breathing thing aswell as the being tired thing is what I am used to. This has happened before and I survived, I am not in the mood to do tests tomorrow" I rant on but he and my mom both don't seem to care.

"Yes, it has happened before and could you tell us what happened because of it?" my gaze falls to the floor after my mom speaks.

"I was admitted for two weeks" the room falls silent and when I look up my mom and the doctor are having a silent conversation.

Soon enough the doctor looks at me again "Averly, you have been my patient your whole life, correct?" I nod not saying anything "then you should know that I know your condition well enough to tell when I should be concerned" he writes something on a paper before looking at me again "even just a little"

And then he gave me the look. You know that look that tells you just how much a person cares? Yes, he gave me that look and a small smile.

How can I say no to that?

"Okay, fine. I won't fight anymore. I will cancel my plans and make sure I am here tomorrow" with that I sigh and leave the room to go sit on one of the uncomfortable chairs in the hallway while my mom speaks to him.

After about ten minutes my mom finally walks out of the door with the doctor in tow.

I look down at my phone and see that Jonah said it's okay for me to cancel our plans.

I really feel bad. I know he will never love me and that is okay, but I still take all the time I can get with him.

"Averly, are you ready to go? You need to rest for tomorrow" I look up at my mom and nod before I stand up and put my phone into my shorts pocket.

"Yes I am mom" I turn to Dr. Dimitri and he gives me a hug "look after yourself kid" he whispers in my ear before putting a paper in my hand.

I smile and pull away from the hug before following my mom to the car after she greets all the nurses.

It takes us five minutes to get home and when I finally plop down onto the couch with the T.V. on, mom goes to the kitchen and makes coffee.

I sit with the T.V. on and remember about the paper before pulling it out from my pocket.

I don't know you like this. You are a strong warrior Averly, and that is what you need to stay. Find whoever/whatever is holding you back and tell them or take it away.

You have to be strong like a warrior to win this war..

You're a good kid, don't let someone or something keep you back.