During the first months of 2999, Dr. Sayo called to schedule surgery. I had decided that surgery was my best option. The brain tumor was dangerous and tricky to remove without harming the brain itself, so the doctor needed time to prepare himself and his assistants for the task. A lot of paperwork was passed between my family and his company saying that we wouldn't sue or anything. As if my parents would. They didn't really care if I lived or died. The surgery was scheduled for New Year's Day. The soonest possible time. I would be under the knife at the exact time the year 3000 came around. And, hopefully, I would wake up to a new millennium.
I started to notice a difference in Hiraku in the middle of September. He started looking at me differently. He started talking softer and his eyes were often down cast. I asked Tooru what was wrong with him and all he said was,
"He misses you already."
I didn't know what to say to this. I needed to talk to him. I caught up to him on the way home and asked him,
"Can we go somewhere together this weekend? I want to talk to you alone."
He just nodded and smiled sadly. That weekend we went to the park. Takami-rose park. It was named after a type of rose that only grew in our town. We sat by the pond and looked into the water. It was so clear that day. The wispy clouds could be seen in the reflection caused by the still water. The breeze was light and slow, stirring the grass slightly. The pink blossoms of the cherry trees swayed. We simply sat there for a long time before I spoke.
"Why are you sad?"
"I don't know. I guess I just don't want to lose you."
"I'm not going away forever."
"But what if something goes wrong? Your cancer is classified under incurable isn't it?"
"Just because it hasn't been cured before doesn't mean it can't be cured."
"I guess you're right."
"Of course I am. Now look, I need you to be happy right now. I'm upset too. Everyone is worried. We need to stick together and make the most of this. You will be able to visit me whenever you want. I will be okay."
"I'm sorry Tatsuka. I've just been worried and... well anyway I'm going to be happy now. I promise."
I smiled at him, and he smiled at me. We stood up and left the park. I never went back to that beautiful place. I had only memories.
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Cancer
Short StoryBefore my life changed forever, I was just a girl. I was girl with a life, a goal, a boyfriend, and many friends. I, Tatsuka Nari, was happy. I was turning thirteen in only a few hours. My friends had all come over, and we were laughing, having fun...
