To have just one more day

Chapter 6

June,6th

I just finished breakfast and am feeling good today. I woke up to the sun peering through, blinding me, but I didn't really mind. I got dressed into some Adidas track pants, a graphic t-shirt that says free hugs, which by the way I've had since I was twelve. Yeah never really had a growth spirt since then. Anyways as childish as it looks, it's my favourite shirt and I can't bear to part with it. Anyways yeah I got dressed, brushed my hair and pinned my bangs to the side, like my mother used to do and walked down to the cafeteria where I ran into Tom. He was just sitting at one of the tables all alone. He looked so sad... Almost depressed looking, so I decided to buy 2 pancakes, drowned them in syrup and after 5 minutes contemplating whether I should go sit with him or not I decided that it was the right thing to do, but I convinced myself it was only because he looked lonely. While I was walking to his table, acting all chill and what not, I fell face first into my pancakes. I looked to my left to realize that there was one of those "caution: slippery floor signs." I lied on the ground staring at the faces of patients and some family members, staring at me. Their eyes burning into me. I wanted to run, run straight out of there and not once turn around. I instead decided to stand up, throw my plate out and go wash up. I never ended up buying more food. When I walked out of the washroom, Tom was there, sitting at a table close to the washroom. He got up and asked me if I was alright and congratulated me on how well I composed myself he told me that if something like that ever happened to him, his cheeks would turn so red and he would bolt it out to safety. I laughed, replaying what happened in my mind and now pictured how tom would look falling and running out like he said he would do. We talked for a long while about life, how short it is, how fast time flies and just great moments in our lives. I then decided I had to go after an hour and a half. I forgot I wanted to accomplish one of the things on my bucket list! I quickly pulled out my phone and texted my mother to pick up some blonde hair dye. She wasn't easy to convince, but as much as I hate to admit it, she lets me do and get a lot since well, I have cancer and my future doesn't look too bright. I said "goodbye," to tom and walked up to my room. When I arrived my mother was sitting on the chair nearest my bed with the box dye in hand. Ahhh!! I am so excited. Okay.. So it's not a crazy colour, but you don't understand. I've never touched my hair before. No highlights.. Nothing!! She put the dye in my hair, pinned it up and I let it set while watching mtv cribs. Gosh they have beautiful houses, all those celebrities!! Showing off their four vehicles and expensive furniture. When the show was almost over, my mom told me to come to the washroom so she could wash it out. I am now staring at my reflection. "Wow!" I exclaim. My mother asks if I like it. I don't reply at first, it's a lot to take in. When I smile, she understands that I love it. It brightens up my face so much and makes me look more alive!! It's a miracle. I hold it, letting it fall through my fingers. It's just the perfect blonde. It's more like a dirty blonde with... It looks like highlights.. What? Ahh whatever It looks amazing. Anyways I'm going to get going. My mother wants to take some pictures of me to post on Facebook... She's SO embarrassing!!!! Until next time ~Scarlett❤️

I'm sorry guys for making you wait! I was busy! Anyways hope you liked this chapter, although it wasn't the best. Hope you're enjoying the book so far!! Please vote and comment if you like!