Chase
The second those words came out of her mouth, I panicked and looked over at her.
“There’s no way in hell that I’m going in there. Especially after what I just showed you. I can’t face that place after 11 years,” I said, terrified of the place.
“Someone needs to get your shit together and open your eyes to realise that the world isn’t all bad. Since I wanna be your friend I could be that person to get your shit together.”
I sighed, thinking about the possibilities on how the trip to the hospital could go. I didn’t want to face the hellhole I found out the perfect five year old life I was living had changed.
“Fine, but not for long. I hate everything to do with hospitals and I don’t want to remember too much.”
We both caught the bus together to the hospital. The wind was blowing strongly and the clouds were greying. Without a jumper, your body would freeze.
The usual stares on the bus were worse than ever, since I was actually seen with someone. Charlie was constantly talking to me, which I was thankful for. It slightly distracted me from the stares but not entirely.
When we got out I was relieved but then I looked up ahead and my mood dropped.
“Wait Charlie!” I called out.
She was ahead of me, and I was behind, not wanting to go any further than this. She turned around and gestured her hand to go to her.
“I’m not ready. I can’t go in,” I told her.
“You haven’t gone in there for 11 years, I think it’s time to face your fear,” she said coming closer, then behind me. She grabbed the handles and started pushing me forward.
“Please, I’m not ready,” I said, trying to grab onto the wheels.
“Chase, my mum died recently in a hospital and I found out there that I was an orphan. My life literally changed in a hospital, but I overcame my fear. It’s time you overcame your fear.”
“Fine,” I sighed. “I can push myself, just lead the way.”
“Sure,” she said and led us through many familiar hallways.
Charlie pushed open the door and I went inside, the all too familiar room. Children were playing and having a good time, despite their situations. They played together, not minding whatever they were in here for.
“You’re pretty famous around here,” she said.
I frowned, confused. “How?”
“A few of the kids know how inspirational you are.”
“I’m not. I’m just a freaky, disabled kid.”
“Don’t be mean. It’s like you’re calling these children freaky cause some of them have a disability,” she scolded me.
“Sorry,” I said, quietly.
“Now let’s go meet a few of your fans.”
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“I think this girl really looks up to you,” Charlie said, leading us towards a younger girl who sat by the beanbags.
She had light brown hair and blue eyes, and she sat in a purple wheelchair. She was reading a book and looked really interested when we approached her.
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Chasing Charlie
Teen Fiction"I'll chase after you Charlie, no matter where you go, I'll come after you." "Do you promise?" "I promise." __________ Charlie Parker, a bubbly and cheerful sixteen year old has her world flipped upside down when she comes home from the park one day...