Blue

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As I sat in my room, trying to concentrate on the selfish, hopeless romantic novel of Romeo and Juliet...I think of Harry. How Juliet knows the consquences of falling in love with a boy that is a montague, that's how I think of Harry. Harry is a montague and I'm a capulet, despite how much we have in common and our feelings towards each other. We can't be together. I feel as if someone has punched a hole through my chest, whenever I think about me and him not having a future.

Last week, when Harry had told us that his ex girlfriend had passed away because of suicide, that had almost broken me. People would think that somebody that they know had died of a hit and run, a bike or skateboard accident because the kid didn't have a helmet on. It's not everyday you hear that your lover had killed themselves. Sounds like something Juliet what do. Living a life where you had everything, and then suddenly when it all goes good...life has a way of smacking you in the face and laughing, making you lose everything. To hear that she had the courage to leave this world, I envy it.

I picked up my phone and had an un read message from Harry

Harry: Meet me at the hospital's garden at 6:15 and make sure to come properly dressed

Confused as in what "Properly dressed" meant. I texted him back saying

Me: Properly dressed as in..a dress? or like jeans and a nice t-shirt? Because I don't do dresses.

I tap the send button, and in less that a minute he had texted me back.

Harry: Like your going out on a fancy dinner date type dressed. Just do it please, don't be stubborn.

I roll my eyes, and set my phone down. Everyday my feelings towards him grow more when I see him, but I know not to let myself go loose...I don't want to lose control this time. I don't want this to be another slap in the face but Harry is someone that you want to lose yourself in, he'll catch you when you fall and he'll respect everything that you choose. I make my way downstairs, finding a note and some cash on the kitchen counter saying

Working a double shift tonight. Won't be coming home til tomorrow morning. Left some money on the counter for you to pick yourself up some dinner tonight. Love you bug!

Aunt Green.

I set the note back on the counter and count the money that my aunt had left for me, $30. I took the money and went back upstairs. Looking at my phone, It's 5:00. I go into my room and look and see if I have any dresses, Surprisingly I had one and it was pretty cute. It was a baby blue dress, and the color made my Curly hair stand out. I jumped in the shower real quick, letting the hot water relax my muscles. I used my signature shampoo and conditioner, which was strawberry and my body wash that was scented Pineapple.

After getting out, it was 5:30, Sometimes I wish that shaving didn't take so damn long. I slipped the dress on, the dress only going a little passed my knees and decided to go with some white converse. Heels has never and will never work out for me. I braided my hair and let it sit for the remaining 30 minutes, so It'll come out really curly. My makeup was simple, and decided to just go with lip balm for my lips. After checking the time, It was 5:50. It only takes about 10-15 minutes to get to the hospital. I take my hair out of my braid, letting the loose curls fall..I hairspray my hair a little and grab my purse. Locking my front door, I text Harry..saying I'm on my way. Catch a taxi, and make my way to the Hospital.

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"You made it" I see Harry say, smiling. He's dressed in black skinny jeans and a rolling stones tee with his black boots. My heart starts to flutter again and damn does he look good. He looks better and healthy, his curly chestnut hair is growing back, his face doesn't look pale or too flushed. It's only been a week and he looks so much better. "Follow me" Harry says, taking my hand and leading me into the back of the hospital. I see flower bushes, consisting of freshly bloomed roses..Christmas lights scattered everywhere along the two oak tress hovering over each other and a small little bridge going across the small river that the garden has, with Koi fish swimming in it. The garden itself is absolutely beautiful. Flowers scattered everywhere, and in the center of the two oak trees..layed a blanket with a picnic basket and frosties.

"Harry, this is too kind" I tell him, He signs back, this time it actually making sense, "Only for you" I smile at him and walk over to the blanket, "You made all of this?" I ask, he nods and I pull out some of the food. "Frosties from the gas station? How romantic" I tell him, jokingly.

"Well you said you didn't really like fancy, dinner stuff...so I thought I could go with the casual, Florida style" He exclaimed.

"Florida style?" I giggle

"Yeah..you know, The sweet tea. Fried chicken, fries ,potato salad and mac n cheese..they didn't have those potato wedges you always talk about, so I just got my father to buy fries from McDonald's..I tried" He says, laughing.

"You also got pickles and apple pie..my favorite!"

"Yes, I did" Harry says, making his way over to me and sitting down. "I hope I didn't disappoint you with the McDonalds fries" he huffs

"I don't think you could ever disappoint me when it comes to food" I add, before putting some mac n cheese on my plate.

"I also have something else to tell you" Harry comments, looking at me.

"What is it?" My heart started racing as in what the news was...was it good? or bad? Did I have to run or scream? Or be prepared for some surprise, unexpected proposal like they do in the movies?.

It's good, don't worry. Actually really good!. I thought you would be the first one to know, Since you and I have been really close friends over this past month" Before I could cut him off, he keeps going "Blue..." He takes my hand in his and looks at me with those green, emerald eyes of his

"I'm Cancer free" His eyes watering, the smile on his face was shining..I've never seen him so happy. I smile widely and tackle him to the ground, hugging him. I feel his chest vibrate as he laughs, I could feel his heart race...and mine too. "I'm so happy for you Harry!" I could feel the tears build up, "I knew you could do it, Your healthy and happy looking...I'm so happy for you"

He just smiles at me, gets up, and wraps me in his embrace

"Thank you" he murmurs.

I feel Harry's eyes on me, before he bends down a little and kisses my cheek. I feel the redness rising, the urge to kiss him is too strong. Harry stares at me and then at my lips and then back at me, biting his lip a little, "You're too beautiful" I look up at him, and in that moment..we were lost in each others eyes, that's when I did it. I bravely stand on my tippy toes, tugging on him slightly to come closer, he responds urgently and cups my face with his hands. His lips touching mine. Our bodies close together. No interruption, just quietness and full bliss surrounding us both. I didn't know what this feeling I had in me, but it kept building inside. Every time I saw him, that feeling would come back, but now I know what it was...and for some odd reason, I'm not scared to let go anymore.

"Harry"

"Yes love?" Harry responds gently

"I think I'm in love with you"