Battle Scars

chapter 40 - winning a war

Many times, as I scroll down my Facebook newsfeed, I come across pictures of little boys and girls holding signs that say something about how they beat cancer. Pictures like those always make me smile and I silently congradulate them. Today Katelyn and I walked into my house after school, everyone else is already home. We already had a fairly good day. Anna sat with us at lunch, constantly saying how sorry she is for everything she's done.

I didn't think one day could get any better. I also didn't think that the sight of one boy holding one sign could make me so happy I cried. Until today, I never thought that bad things could end up bringing happiness.

For example, the start of a bully is heartbreaking, but when the bully shows his/her brighter side it's better than you could ever imagine. Just like the start of a fatal sickness is unbearable, and finding out someone you love so much has beat that illness cures your broken heart.

I jump into his arms, happier than I've ever been. He holds me tight for the first time in forever.

"You won," I whispered to him.

"I won because of you. I love you."

"I love you too. More than you'll ever know."

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After Katelyn went home at around 5:00, Brandon and I went to Our Place and stayed until it got dark. We watched the sun set together on the rock. He playfully chased me around the beach for a while. We simply sat and talked about, well, everything. This is by far the best day of my life.

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Author's Note:

Okay, I keep saying I'm going to update more but I always end up breaking that promise. Sorry for the lack of updates, I've had no motavation or inspiration to write. Anyways, Brandon won the battle! I hope that Brandon beating cancer somehow shows you guys that you can win any battle and things won't be bad forever. And thanks for reading! This is the 40th chapter and I wouldn't have made it this far if it wasn't for you guys! I love you guys!