Chasing Life || Ashton Irwin

Chapter 5

I was in complete awe. Why would Luke be here, at a cancer support group?

"Why are you here?" Luke asks.

"Well, I didn't want to have to tell you like this but... I have leukemia." I respond. "Why are you here..?"

"Well... There's no easy way to say this. But I have a brain tumor. I've had it for awhile now and none of the boys know, actually no one knows and I hope it stays that way. Also, I'm sorry to hear about your cancer. I know you'll kick it's ass." Luke tells me while pulling me in for a hug.

"Are you gonna be okay, Luke?"

"At this point..." Luke pauses. "I-I really don't know."

The meeting eventually starts and all I can think about is death.

Everyone is gathered in a circle sitting in chairs and people start talking about what they're feeling. I then hear a voice, "Scarlett, have anything to say?"

"I-I I'm just scared of death." I tell the group.

Some smile and some frown. I understood why some would smile. I really am scared. I don't wanna lose my life.

Eventually the meeting ends and I walk up to a teary eyes Luke. "What's the matter?"

"I need to tell them. I have to let them know..." He stutters.

I start walking towards my car and he follows closely behind. I told Luke to text them letting them know to be at my house. I guess I was gonna have to tell them too.

The silent car ride had ended and I pulled up to the drive way.

I hop out and turn to Luke, placing my hands on his shoulders, "you can do this..." I pause. "We both can do this."

We walk into the house with all eyes on us. Michael and Calum were talking with my twin sister, Sarah. I haven't really introduced them to her because she is literally never around. My parents were sitting on the couch with Ashton. Alright, here it goes.

"Hey everyone, we both have some news to share." I manage to say while fiddling with my shirt.

Ashton looked disappointed, probably getting the wrong idea of what Luke and I were about to say.

I start talking first, "there's no easy way to say this but, I have cancer... Leukemia to be exact."

Everyone was in awe and I could see my parents were starting to cry. Along with Sarah, who was being comforted by Michael and Calum.

I turn to Luke, motioning him to start talking, "I also have cancer.. There's a tumor on my brain." He says trying not to cry.

I see Michael run to the bathroom with tears in his eyes and Calum followed behind. My parents didn't know what to say, so they hugged me tightly and walked to their room. Sarah, she was obviously upset and ran to her room crying and slammed the door shut. I felt like my whole world had turned upside down.

Ashton then comes up and hugs Luke and I.

"I know this isn't the right time but Scar, will you be my girlfriend?" Ashton asks shyly.

I'm kinda glad he asked at a time like this, I'll definitely need him.

I say yes and hug him tightly, not wanting to let go. He smelled so great and hugging him just made me feel like I had nothing to worry about.

Luke walked off into the bathroom to comfort Michael and Calum. As he walked off I heard a crash and the boys were yelling.