#6 in medical! *
I nodded and returned my gaze back to Liv. She placed a hand on my chest, opening and closing her fist. I heard her sniffle and rubbed her hair gently.
"Listen. I know you may not want to tell me what happened right now. But at some...
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Chapter 23: the research
Thump thump. Thump thump.
I could hear my heart beating against the mattress as I started to wake up from my deep sleep. The room was quiet except for a faint buzz from the air conditioning.
I lifted my head from the pillow and the smell of linen wafted in my nose. I missed that smell. It was more prominent now, since I had gotten use to the depressing scent of the hospital. I turned my head, expecting to see Will in the same spot from last night. I was left with disappointment as I noticed a note in his place.
I rolled over and picked it up.
Had to go to work. I'll make it up to you.
I was instantly disheartened.
I'd obviously be sitting on my ass all day. I didn't like the sound of that at all. My leg was extra sore today, so I probably wouldn't be getting up anytime soon.
Thanks Will.
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Will's pov:
As soon as I walked through the door, I instantly sunk at the amount of people in the waiting room. Most of the chairs were filled from young to old, man and woman. I sighed and made my way behind the desk, dropping my bag by the chair.
There was a young woman standing at the front desk, scratching at her neck over and over. I could see a rash starting to form just above her collarbone, skin flaking off.
"Excuse me?" She stepped closer to the desk. "I've been waiting here for almost an hour."
"I apologize." I looked around to see someone, anyone else that worked here, "it seems we're a little under staffed."
"A little?" I heard her mumble under her breath.
Stay calm Will.
"Can you just take me back there and examine me? I think I have an awful allergic reaction."
"I would but it seems.." I reached over and picked up a form, reading the name, "Ethel Wallace is next." I said it loud enough so whoever Ethel really was could hear it.
