together

fourty-three

I woke up immediately feeling heavy and nauseated.

I kept my eyes closed- swallowing to make sure I didn't need to throw up.

I could hear mumbling, which made me open my eyes- seeing all four of the guys, all of their heads to the floor.

I hummed lightly, catching Calum's attention

"Hey Sky" he whispered.

"Hi" I whispered back with a smile- never seeing a smile.

"What's wrong?" I spoke- making each of the guys look up.

They all stayed silent.

After a few seconds Calum spoke

"It's bad Skylar" he whispered.

I didn't need an explanation

I knew what he was talking about

I stayed silent for a moment

"How much time do I have?" I asked quietly.

Calum looked down again

"A month- if not two" Michael spoke slowly.

"What happened?" I asked, feeling tears sliding down my face.

"Once we got in- we noticed cancerous cells on your kidneys- we tried to remove as many as we could and in the process we also discovered some cancerous lumps across your intestines- getting closer to your liver" Michael spoke.

"It moved to fast- there's nothing else to do" Ashton broke the news.

"Please don't send me home" I broke out into cries.

"Please let me stay here- so I can be happy until it's over, please" I cried out.

Calum joined me in the bed

"It's whatever you want to do- it's all about you Sky" He spoke, kissing my head.

He held me into him as I cried- letting everything out

Once I finished- he still held me

The five of us sat in silent, no one speaking- is all thinking through the silence.

"Don't leave me" I whispered to Calum

"I won't- never." Calum whispered back, making me hug him tighter

This couldn't be real