Just a fan// why don't we

7

         RING RING! RING RING! I jump awake to my phone ringing very loudly. I answer it right away so I don't wake anyone up. "Hello?" I whispered, looking at the clock and realizing it's 4:00AM. "Hey, Emma. It's Jenny." She said. (Olivia's mom). "Hey, Jenny. Why are you calling so early?" I asked, rubbing my eyes. "It's your mom." She said. My heart stops. "Is she okay?" I asked. "She's in the hospital." She said. I get out of bed and walk into the dinning area of the bus. "Is she okay?" I asked again, sitting down at the table. "The cancer is growing. They're putting her on more chemo but they don't know how much she can take." She said. A tear falls down my face. "So....what's gonna happen?" I asked. "They're gonna keep the chemo going but it's making her weaker and weaker." She said. "So what if they take her off the chemo for a little bit." I said. "They can't do that. The cancer will grow even bigger and she'll die." Jenny said. Another tear falls down my face. "So She's gonna die, either way?" I asked. "We don't know that. The chemo could work." She said. I sigh. "Should I come home?" I asked. "No, don't come home. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity." She said. "But it's my mom." I said. "I'll update you on everything, okay? Don't worry." She said. "Okay just.....be there for her, okay? Make her feel safe. Tell her childhood stories. She likes the ones that make her laugh." I said. It's silent for a second. "You're a good kid." She said. I'm trying so hard not to cry. "I love you, Emma." She said. "I love you too." I said. I hang up so she doesn't make me want to cry even more. My mom is in the hospital again and I can't see her. I miss her so much. I know everything's gonna be okay though because God is with her, always. I take a deep breath and try not to cry. I stand up and go back to bed.

         "Emma, time to wake up." I hear someone say as they touch my arm. I open my eyes and see Jack. He smiles. "Rough night?" He asked. I nod as I sit up and rub my eyes. I look at the time. I fell asleep 2 hours ago. I didn't even get 4 hours of sleep. "We post-mated breakfast if you're hungry. It's donuts, nothing special." He said. "Okay." I said as I stretch and yawn. He walks away and I get out of bed. I automatically feel dizzy and nauseous. I just ignore it and I go into the bathroom. I change into sweatpants and a sweatshirt and walk out. The boys and Olivia are sitting at the table. "Hey, you're up!" Olivia said, happily. "Hey, come sit down!" Daniel said, happy to see me as well. I sit down, not saying a word. I'm so dizzy and cold. My whole body is shivering and I feel like I'm gonna throw up. Corbyn looks at me, concerned. "So, I talked to my mom this morning." Olivia said to me. I look at her and shake my head. "Oh, sorry." She said. I sigh and look at my food. "What?" Zach asked. "She obviously doesn't want us to know so mind your business." Corbyn said with an attitude. "Wake up on the wrong side of the bed?" Zach asked with an attitude. Corbyn rolls his eyes. All the boys and Olivia laugh. I put my hand on my head and squeeze my eyes shut, trying to make the headache and nausea go away. "Emma?" Olivia asked. "Can I be excused?" I asked, quickly. "Uh, Yeah, sure." Tyler said. I quickly walk away from the table. I feel like I'm gonna faint and throw up at the same time. I walk into the bathroom and puke. I can't help it. I think I have the flu. After I'm done, I walk out of the bathroom and lay down in my bunk. I'm so dizzy. "what's wrong?" Daniel asked as he walked over to my bunk. "I'm sick." I said. "You are?" He asked feeling my forehead. "Ooo you're burning up." He said. "I really don't feel good, Daniel." I said. "Awww I'm sorry. Is there anything I can do?" He asked. "No, I guess not." I said. He sighs. "Why don't you just stay in today and rest." He said. A tear falls down my face. "I'm sorry." I said. "For what?" He asked kneeling down so we're face to face. "I feel like I'm ruining your tour or holding you back." I said as another tear fell down my face. "You're not ruining tour, Emma. You're sick, it's not your fault." He said. "I know but-" I said before he cut me off. "It's okay. Really." He said. I nod and he gives me a hug. "Don't be upset. I want you well rested for tomorrow, okay? It's our day off." He says. I grin and nod. He ruffles up my hair and I laugh as I close my eyes. "Is she alright?" I hear Olivia ask him and she walks over to Daniel. "She's sick. But yeah. I think she is." He said. "Okay." Olivia said. I hear them walk away. I don't wanna tell the boys that my mom has cancer cause I don't want them feeling bad for me. I close my eyes and fall asleep.