Damaged

Chapter 3

"Hey baby." Liam smiled.

I walked up to Liam and we put our arms around each other and I looked up at his face before he kissed my lips slowly.

"Slow it down kids." One of Liam's friends joked.

We ignored him and I gave him a tight hug.
His arms were around my waist.

I haven't felt this happy since I was about 12. You know ... before the teenage years arrive and you suddenly change.

He took my hand into his and we walked away from the crowd of people.

We sat on a bench under a tree and there he kissed me again.

It didn't feel real. Felt like I was dreaming.

Later that day

Before opening the push door I took one deep breath and closed my eyes.
Today I would finally be seeing my friend for the first time in a week.

"Excuse me Mrs, I'm looking for Alexa Parker. What room is she in?"

"Second door on the right."

I said thank you and slowly walked over to the door.
I stood there for a second and thought about what I'd say.

Then a sudden urge pushed my hand to the door handle and I opened it quickly. Tumbling into the room.

I looked at her and she looked back.
We looked at each other for a second before I quietly walked up to her bed.

I sat on the edge of the bed and slowly grabbed her hand.

"Hey." I said softly.

She tried to push out a small smile.

"Hi." She spoke weakly.

"How are things." I stupidly asked. I couldn't think of anything to say.

She nodded.
Obviously she wasn't ok...

"Liam." She splattered out.

"Liam.. Oh, yeah. Liam." My mind was scattered.
"Things are well between us."

She smiled.

"Christian?"

"Um. I haven't seen him much but he's asked about you. I told him you were sick..."

She nodded again.

"Excuse me Miss. Please come back later. Miss Parker needs to have her chemo session."

"Oh," I paused.

I'd never really thought of the pain she had to go through. I only thought about how I felt.

"I'll leave." I looked over at Alexa as she sat there quietly.

"Bye."

I wanted to get my time with her. I'm forever getting chased away from her.

I suddenly felt myself fall onto her and hug her tight.
I felt a tear drop and it landed on her shoulder.