Trigger Warning!
Scott's POV
Anyone could have told you I loved Mitchell Grassi. Was it the way I stared at him like an ethereal goddess that gave it away? The little kisses we shared? The hot make out sessions in private? Or the way our bodies mended when we cuddled? He meant the world to me. Actually, he was my world. Nothing could stop the love we shared for each other. It was that powerful. When we were together, nothing could get in our way.
Nothing.
"Your cancer has progressed. I'm very sorry." Dr.Gold told the cold hard true that I had yet to accept. I didn't want to say goodbye to Mitch. I couldn't. My parents stood in the corner with heartbroken expressions.
"Just six months ago he was doing better. He was supposed to get better. What do you mean? Is there a way to avoid this. Please, he's our baby," Connie, my mom, cried into my dad's shirt. "Is there any way we can help him?"
"I'm very sorry, Mrs.Hoying. This is how it has to be. We'll talk more later. I'll be back in a couple hours. Don't hesitate to press your emergency nurse button if needed." Dr.Gold was almost out the door when he turned back slightly.
"Your boyfriend's here," he gave a weak smile and scurried off, down the hall.
"Scotty!"
I just stared at him. He was like a foreign, unknown species. A single tear slipped out of my left eye. I couldn't recover quick enough because Mitch was at my side in an instant.
"Baby, what's wrong? Why are you crying? Why are your parents crying? Scott Richard Hoying what is going on?" Mitch demanded.
"Happy 1 year anniversary, Mitchie."
The smile on his face glowed beautifully, until realization dawned. "Why are you, Connie, and Rick crying? H-Has something changed?"
"Baby, Oh gosh, Mitchie. I'm sorry, I have to tell you this before it's too late. You know I love you more than anything. You're my entire world and I really hoped we could have a family in the future-"
"Hoped? Scotty you're scaring m-" I cut Mitch off before I started to tear up.
"You'll always be my number one. I'll love you forever. Nothing will ever make me stop loving you the way I do. You've spent a year by my side but, you'll be free soon and-"
Tears leaked down Mitch's cheeks, "Free! What do you mean 'free'?"
I wiped the tears away with the little physical strength I had, " Before the end of the week," my voice cracked horribly, but I had to continue, "It won't be long before I die. Mitchie, I'm gonna die soon and....I'll have to lose you."
We both cried freely. I knew this is the worst thing to do right now. With my lungs on the verge of collapsing, crying this hard wasn't safe. Mitch laid his head on my chest and sobbed into my gown, "Scotty, I love you more than anything. You know that, right? Nothing will stop the love I have for you. Baby, you can fight it. You're so strong. And brave and handsome. I don't want you to leave me but, I'm not as afraid as I should be...because I know after you're gone.."
"After I'm gone what?" I urged him to tell me because I needed to know. Anything could happen tonight. I could die. Mitch could die. No one knew what the future had in store. The only thing possible to do was to get ready for the storm. And I was beyond ready.
But not for what Mitch had to say.
"After you're gone, I won't be far behind."
The storm had already begun and I wasn't so sure if was as ready as I thought.
Because it was going to be a natural disaster.
Hello everyone, I'm sorry for not updating in weeks. I've been studying non-stop and getting ready for events but, I promised an update before the week ended. Here it is. And it's a long chapter (which is not my specialty). This is honestly my favorite chapter because it has so much meaning and emotion. We all have storms in our life but, eventually they'll pass and we'll come out stronger than we were before or we won't come out at all. And as long as you keep fighting you'll be okay. I'm starting to love this book more and more everyday. Thank you guys so much for the support. I love reading your comments and messages. Also, we're at 2k reads! At first, I didn't even think I could get 200 or 500 reads. I definitely couldn't have imagined getting 1k or 2k, but you all made it happen. I'm forever thankful for everything.
I love you all lots!
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