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Chapter 8

Chloe's POV
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The sound of someone pounding on my door wakes me up from my two hour slumber. The events from last night run miles around my head.
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"Chloooe! Oh Chlooooe!" My father sing songs from behind my door. "Yes, dad?" I say exhausted. "Someone special is here to see you!" I groan and my dad walks into my room. He sits down on the side of my bed and smooths out my hair. "How are you doing, June bug," he says. "No sleep again but besides that I'm going pretty well," I reply, groggy. "Alright, well, get ready and come downstairs," he says walking towards the door. Right before he walk out he whispers, "By the way, I approve," with a thumbs up. My face turns red and I throw my pillow at the door as he laughs all the down the stairs.
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Still in my pineapple pajamas, I make my way downstairs. I'm sure that my current state is not the most attractive I've ever looked. With my dark eye bags and a rats nest on top of my head. Josh gives me a smug smirk from the couch. It's too early for this. I don't even understand why i'm up right now. It's the weekend. "Ready to start the day bright and early Chloe?" Josh says with enthusiasm. "Sure Josh!" I yell back sarcastically. "So, I was thinking we should go to my house to do the rest of the project," he says slipping his shoes on. "Whatever floats your boat," I mumble taking a sip of my coffee. "Alrighty! Go get ready!" he exclaims ushering me up the stairs. I slowly make my way up,  just to push his buttons. I eventually make it to my room and hit play on my phone for music. One of my favorite songs, Pumped Up Kicks comes on and I dance over to my closet. I just grab a white v neck, gray knit cardigan, and some jeans, not really caring about my appearance. I walk into the bathroom and look in the mirror. The dark circles under my eyes are more prominent and my skin is a lot more pale than usual. Its either because of sleep deprivation or the virus that eating away at my insides. Probably both. I brush my hair and teeth, not bothering to apply makeup. 

I look meh... as usual.

Josh's POV

She looks beautiful...as usual.

"Ready, Thumper," she asks shoving on her converse. "Always, Bambi," I reply walking out the door.

The walk to my house is kind of awkward because we have not said a word to each other. I can tell that she is in distress by the look on her face. I decide to keep her mind off of whatever is bugging her.

"I have thought of my next question," I announce. "Hit me," she says. "If you could undo one thing you did in the past, what would it be?" Her face scrunches up in thought. "When I was diagnosed for the first time, I shut you guys out when I needed you most because I was scared of what you would think. I would undo that in a heartbeat," she answers and I nod my head in understanding.

 "Good answer. We're here," I say and we walk up to my door step. "Mom! I'm home!" I yell kicking off my shoes. We walk into the kitchen to see my mom wiping off the counter with a rag. She looks up and stops what she is doing when she sees Chloe. "Chloe! How are you! I haven't seen you since you were in sixth grade!" she exclaims, embracing her tightly. Chloe laughs and hugs her back. "I'm great, Miss Wolf. You look amazing!" Chloe says smiling widely. "Oh stop it! Look at you! She's a pretty one, Joshua," My moms says swatting us with the rag. I clear my throat in discomfort. "Uh, mom we're going to head up to my room to finish the project," I say grabbing Chloe's hand and pulling her up the stairs.

"Keep your door open!"

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Hey guys and gals!

Sorry for such a short chapter, I just wanted to finally update something! Sorry for the wait! Only five more reads until 200 reads! Thank you all so much! And as always it would mean the world if you would vote, comment, and share with friends! xoxo!

-Ava