My Bi Professor [COMPLETED]

27-"Keiynan?"

Ash-

I slunk out of Addison's room.

My former friends looked at me with sorrow and empathy in their eyes. "Addison wants to see you," I tell Andi, jamming my thumb behind me.

I could see confusion on her face, just as she could see the grief and fear on mine.

Tears glistened in the eery hospital light, illuminating my sadness and distress.

I stood in a comfortable silence among Nathan and Phoenix for a while. But as we stood there, I couldn't help but have the feeling that I was being watched.

You're being paranoid, I tell myself.

But, eventually my paranoia got the better of me, and I ended up glancing around the hospital. To my surprise, I found pained mocha eyes.

I mumble something to the others about needing air before I sped walked over to him. I couldn't help but constantly check over my shoulder. Last time something Keiynan was mentioned, I lost my three best friends.

During my brisk walk, questions swarmed in my head. One, I said under my breath. "Keiynan?" Why was he here? What did he want? Did he know I was here?

Thoughts flooded. He looks so good with long hair. I miss him. He chose me.

I knew the last one was a bit too hopeful, though.

Once I reached him, I managed to compose myself. "What are you doing here?" I hissed in a hushed voice.

He practically jumps back. He probably expected me to be ecstatic to see him, which wasn't fully wrong.

But, instead of saying anything, he just stares at me. Before long, he reaches his arm up towards my face. He wipes away the tears that had rolled down my face so long that I forgot about them. I flinch slightly as he does so, no longer used to his touch.

As he pulls his arm away, Keiynan forms a response. "A-are you okay? Why are you here?" He questions.

I sigh. I resist the urge to spill my guts to him. I couldn't get so close to him just to lose him once again. "Nothing." I answer. I shove my hands in my pockets, unsure of what to do. I once again look over my shoulder, only to see Nathan and Phoenix engaged in conversation.

I turn back to Keiynan, only to see him giving me a look of disbelief. Not shock, or surprise. He just didn't believe me. "Nothing, really?" He spoke his mind.

I scoff. "Why do you even care at this point? You're the one that broke up with me." I remind him.

He sighs, and I could see the sadness on his face. "I had to, Ash. You know I had to." He defends.

I could no longer hold the anger in that this man had caused me. "But you didn't! You didn't have to! You could have chosen me! Not your job! I..." I sigh, exhausted, "... I would have done it for you. I would have transferred. If I were in your position, I would have quit."

"But Ash, you couldn't afford to transfer. We know that. And I know, in my heart," Keiynan's voice was quivering, and I could see his tears being held back, "that you wouldn't want me to give up my passion for you."

He was right.

I wouldn't want him to.

But, I'd wanted him to say he'd give up his job for me. I'd want him to say that he'd do anything for me, no matter the consequences.

And as if he head read my mind, Keiynan said, "And I would quit my job in a heartbeat if it were what you wanted, no matter the consequences, whether it be my job or something else." My heart fluttered at his words. He softly placed his hands on my chin, holding my face. "I still love you, Ash." He retracted his hands, but I could still feel the tingle and warmth of them on my face. "But we can't do this. Not yet."

I held my breath. "Yet?" I repeat, still longing for his touch again.

There was a loud honk behind Keiynan, making him flip his head around. "Shit." He grumbled under his breath. "I gotta go, Ash. I'll see you soon." He ran out of the hospital after giving me a quick peck on the lips.

I was left standing there, stunned, turned on, and confused.

I slowly turn around after some time. I face my friends, who were still oblivious as to what had just happened. Andi was still in Addison's room, I assumed, and Phoenix and Nathan were still in their deep conversation.

I made my way to the group. Phee stops the conversation, turning to me. "What was that about?" She asks."

I sigh. "Like I said, just needed some air." My tone was smooth, and a fake smile was planted on my face. Nathan knew that what he saw was an act, but didn't comment.

We stood in silence for a while until Andi came out balling. She ran out of the room, into Nathan's arms. I felt a twinge of pain as I watched the scene unfold, only reminding me of Keiynan.

I was the only one who knew why she was crying, but we all knew we shouldn't ask why she was crying. Nothing would come out of it, only globs of snot and flying spit. We just had to wait until she could compose herself, which turned out to be surprisingly quick.

Through her heavy breaths, Andi was able to get out, "She wants to see us all." There was a sharp inhale in between each word, as well as a sniff.

I nod my head, being the first to enter Addison's room, Phoenix behind me, Nathan, and Andi at the rear.

I braved myself. I knew what was coming next.

"I'm dying."