Put in Motion

Chapter 17

Mark's POV
It's been 3 weeks since we discovered Jack had namonia. He's not getting any better either.

Jack's POV
I saw Mark walk in with some flowers. "Aww, thank you." I said putting my arms up to give him a hug. "Your welcome." He said sitting down. We talked about random things. But we mostly talked about how the school year is almost over and I missed half if it. But then the doctor walked in. "Oh Mark, good your here. I have some good news and bad news." He said looking at each of us with sad eyes. "The good news is your namonia is gone but the bad news is...you have cancer." He said. I was lifeless. Out of all the times I actually wanted to live was when I can't. Mark broke down. "H-how long?" I asked. "It's pretty bad and it's getting worse at the most 4 months or less." He said looking at the ground. "I'll leave you two alone." The doctor said walking out.

Mark's POV
As soon as the word cancer slipped out of his mouth I broke down. I felt so bad. I couldn't lose him. "I-i'm so s-sorry." I said giving him a hug and crying into his shoulder. I could tell Jack had finally caught up with the news and started crying as well. "It's okay. We'll get through this. You'll get through this." I said trying to reassure him.

Jack's POV
I started crying. "It's okay. We'll get through this. You'll get through this." Mark's said obviously trying to reassure me. But he was wrong. "No." I said turning over on my side. "W-what?" He asked. "No Mark! It's not gonna be okay. You heard the doctor! I am going to die in a few months!" I semi yelled. Mark just stood there and began to sob. He began walking away. "Wait. Mark. I'm sorry." I said rolling back over. But it was to late. He was gone.

Mark's POV
I can't believe Jack would say that. I can't believe it. He has cancer. The person I saw a future with has cancer. We never got to do anything we dreamed of.

*Time skip*

I woke up to my alarm. I usually went to go see Jack in the mornings, but this was our last week of school and today we had finals. I'm just gonna skip the rest of the week so I can spend some time with Jack. I got to school and Ethan was as bouncy as ever. "Hey buddy, why the long face?" He asked. "J-jack has cancer." I said quietly trying to make sure I didn't cry. "Oh my God. I'm so sorry. I-is he going to be okay?" He asked putting his arms out for a hug. "N-no. The doctors give him f-four m-months or less." I stuttered. I hugged Ethan and tears began to stream down my cheeks. Although the bell rang. I hate that bell. It always gets in the way. "I gotta go, but text me if you need anything." Ethan said before he slowly sauntered off. I could tell he was upset. Looks like I won't be eating lunch. I tried so hard to focus on all the tests today. I hope I did well. Before I knew it the day was over. And everyone was happy to finally have everything done. The rest of the week they're just putting up an assembly and games and stuff. "Hey Mark tell Jack I said hi." Ethan said before we went our separate ways. "I will." I said.

Jack's POV
I kinda feel like shit. I'm almost positive I ruined any chance I have left with Mark. But out of my surprise he walked into my room. "Mark!" I said sitting up way to fast. "I'm so sorry. I was just upset and-" I was cut off by my crying and Mark. "It's okay." He said giving me a hug. "Oh and before I forget Ethan said hi." He said sitting down in his usual chair. "Well tell him to stop by some time." I said with a smile. "I'll text him later." He said. "Can't you just tell him tomorrow t school?" I asked. "I won't be there." He said. "Wait why?" I asked. "I want to spend as much time with you as possible." He said squeezing my hand. "Well that's nice and all but don't you have finals?" I asked. "I took them today." He said. "Well okay. I guess." I said. So far today is what we call a good day.

*Time skip to later that night*

I shot up and I couldn't breathe. I was gasping for air but nothing was happening. It hurt so much. I saw Mark wake up and get the doctor. The rushed him and started working on me. I don't remember anything after that.

Mark's POV
I heard Jack wake up. I opened my eyes a little bit and it looked like he couldn't breathe or something. I got up to go get a doctor. They rushed me out and began working on him. I hope he's okay. A little while later I was pacing out in the hallway and the doctor came out. "Is he okay?!" I asked rushing up to him. "He had some fluid in his lungs. He'll be fine for now." He said with a somewhat reassuring smile. "You can go see him if you'd like. He's asleep though." The doctor said walking away. I rushed through door as quietly as possible. He had some extra machines like an oxygen tank and what not. I sat down next to him and held his hand. "I'm so sorry Jack." I said kissing his hand. He woke up. "Sorry for what?" He asked drowsily. "Sorry that this happened to you." I said looking at the ground. "Well it's not your fault." He said squeezing my hand weakly. "I know. I just feel bad knowing I can't do anything to help you." I said on the verge of tears. "Hey, you being here helps me enough." He said grabbing my face and pulling me in for a kiss.

Hey guys! Things are picking up. I'm gonna try and start to update everyday from now on. But I'll see you guys in the next chapter!