Our 3rd World

Chapter 18: The Final Days

Chapter 18: (Sadie's POV)

Death. Death. Death. Death. That's all I could think of. Just. Death. Seeing Rob laying there, made me realize this is it. The final stretch for him is here. The thought of it doesn't scare me, but for Rob? Who knows? Does he fear oblivion? I know I don't, neither does Cassie. She just talks about it a lot... Probably because she's had to deal with death a couple of times. Anyway, I'm getting off track... agdkfnaidkfbsjckbsj. I stare at Rob and just listen to conversation filled air. Phil, Dan, and Preston are talking about if Rob will live and Cassie weeps in the corner. I want to scream and tell them, he's not okay. That Rob won't make it. He's going to die. I know. You can't escape this kinda of disease. At the same time I want to slap Rob and demand that he lives. But I can't.... Even though I don't fear death, seeing actual people die (Not Dean or Sam because the die all the f*cking time) really gets to me. I stumble over to Rob, being careful that I don't trip on any vital wires and tubes. My knees lock and I drop on the ground next to him. His limp hand is cold in mine, but I don't mind (being that this is probably the last time I'll ever hold his hand). I whisper things in his ear, hoping he will hear me. Hoping that he will live. "It's okay."

*The Next Morning*

(Dan's POV)

When we arrive at the hospital the next day, the lady tells us, that Cassie and Preston spent the night here to be with Rob. Phil leads us to Rob's room and the 3 of walk in. Cassie is passed out on a chair and Preston is holding Rob's hand and telling him he loves him. Phil walks over to Cassie and moves her over to the couch and Sadie comforts Preston, so I'm left here standing awkwardly. What should I do? Rob is still asleep, I can't talk to Sadie because she's talking to Preston, and Phil is busy watching Cassie sleep (Yes, like Edward Cullen). So, I go for Phil, just in case Cassie wakes up and like

screams out of fright. "Hey" I mumble, sitting next to him. "Hi" he replies. I glance at Rob and Phil follows pursuit. We sigh simultaneously and say "Poor Rob." As the day progresses on, Cassie and Phil go get lunch for everyone, Preston takes a nap on the couch, and Sadie sits next to Rob, talking to him. The only thing that races through my mind is the thought that Rob won't make it. Eventually, Cassie and Phil come back with lunch and we eat in silence, other than frequent mumbling from Sadie to Rob. "Whatcha saying to him?" Cassie asks. Sadie turns to her and her face becomes red. "Oh... nothing really.." She mutters. I shoot her a questioning look and she just shakes her head. "Don't worry about it"

*The Next Day*

(Phil's POV)

Once again, Sadie, Dan, and I visit Rob in the hospital. Cassie spent the night there again, but Preston went home because he couldn't bear the sight of his love dying. So today, Preston was in the car with us. He is bringing clothes for Cassie as well, being that she hasn't changed in the past 2 days. By the time we get there it's almost noon. The lady once again tells us where his room is and we follow her instructions on how to get there. Preston walks into the room first, then I walk in, then Dan, and last Sadie. We find Cassie asleep on the floor next to Rob's bed. Preston chuckles and says "I swear she can sleep anywhere." All of us agree and leave her there to sleep. Preston walks over to Rob and strokes his cheek. Then, there's Sadie. She lightly kicks Cassie, but she won't wake. Sadie eventually gives up and plops onto the couch. She gets on her phone and becomes glued to it in seconds. Well, looks like she won't be available for a while.. Anyway, Dan and I play checkers and just let the day pass. Nurses come in frequently and around 2:30 Cassie wakes up. She changed clothes in the bathroom and returns my clothes to me. "Thanks for letting me borrow those" She smiles. I say "Your welcome" and she walks over to Rob. "Is he any better?" She asks. Cassie an Preston engage in conversation and I just wish there was a way to cheat death. Maybe he could get extra time. But how? "He needs help"

*The Next Morning*

(Cassie's POV)

Once again I spend the night here with Rob. His heart monitor keeps me up at night, so I sleep in late the next morning. But last night was different... I sat next to him and talked. I told him many things that I wouldn't tell anyone else. I felt like he could keep a couple secrets. But that wasn't the weird thing.. Around midnight.. well midnight on the dot to be exact, his heart monitor line went dead. The whole machine just stopped all together. Now being that I was alone, I freak out. I reached for the call button, but then it returned to normal. The only different thing was his heart beat was slower. Every day it's gotten worse. Like this morning. I wake up before everyone else comes this morning and checked on Rob. His heart beat is practically gone. This causes me to panic even more. I instantly call the guys and Sadie, but no one picks up. Probably because it's 7:00 am. I continue to call all of them waiting for someone to answer. Finally, Dan surprisingly answer. "What?!" he yells. "Dan, come quick! It's Rob!" I whisper, glancing at the heart monitor. It was rapidly getting worse. "Please Dan! Get Preston at least!" I cry. Dan just hangs up and a couple minutes later everyone arrives in their pajamas. Preston instantly kneels next to Rob and grabs his hand. "Oh God! Why now!" He exclaims. I take a step back and stand next to Phil. "Things aren't going to better"

(Preston's POV)

Rob's hand is freezing compared mine and his body shivers. Shivering is good though. It means he's pushing through. I brush his messy dark brown hair aside and let out a small smile. He really is gorgeous. Nothing could change that. Rob is an amazing person. He always will be. But his time is running out. "Please stay with us Rob" I plead. I clasp my hands around his and a single tear drop falls down my cheek. Why Rob?! Why isn't he that 20 percent!? Why does he have to be in the 80 percent range! Rob doesn't deserve this kind of end! He's a warrior who could push on! More tears stream down my face and I notice Rob's eyes slightly open. He coughs and in a hushed voice begins to speak. He tells us that he's heard everything and that he loves us all. Cassie burst out in tears, being the over emotional person she is, and Phil comforts her. Then Sadie pulls away from Dan and walks over to Rob. He smiles and she says "You truly lived like a warrior." Rob gives her hand a squeeze and she returns to Dan after. Dan hugs her an she begins to cry as well. Sadie crying? I'll ask her later, but for now Rob is more important. He grabs my hand and whispers "See you on the other side my love." He brushes my cheek with his hand and smiles. His eyes slowly close and his breath almost comes to a halt. The breathing continually slows and so does his heart beat. I beg him to stay awake, but he refuses. Tears pour down my face like a waterfall and his hand goes limp. "The time is up"