Cancer Ain't Gonna Stop Me

❀Chapter Seven❀

Chapter Seven - Sick my Ass.

It's been another week that passed and during that week.

I seriously couldn't stop thinking about what happened a week ago at the hospital with Rivera.

I felt bad, cause I know I probably overreacted. Because I know she had only good intentions and wanted to help me out with my list, which then again.. I should honestly be thanking my list, since I know that Rivera is way out of my league.

Do you see how gorgeous she is?!

At least, I was able to get a chance to kiss her– even if it's only because of my bucket list. It did hurt me that Rivera didn't feel the same way, but what else was I gonna expect. She was ten years older than me and I'm pretty sure, I was a child in her eyes– an inexperienced child at that.

Today, I actually had another appointment with Rivera. I wanted to apologize for how I acted. Like I said, I felt bad. It wasn't her fault. But Joanna thought differently.

“I can't believe you're seriously gonna apologize to her” Joanna wasn't to happy when I told him that I was gonna apologize to Rivera about what happened between us.

“I just overreacted” I told him, cause I know I did.

“Well, she should've never done that in the first place”.

“She had good intentions. Remember it was just apart of my list” I reminded him, closing my locker shut.

We were currently at school, but we were both done with our classes for today and Joanna wanted to bring me to the hospital– and I didn't want him to, cause I know he just wanted to talk to Rivera and give her a piece of his mind.

“List or no list. She still shouldn't have done that if she didn't feel the same way about you” Joanna said still pissed about it, which I honestly didn't know why. It was no big deal.

Sure, it hurt, but I still didn't much pay no mind to it, only because I'm to young for Rivera, knowing that I'm young enough to be her daughter; mean maybe I am. God, I shouldn't think of her like that.

“What happened before? You were teasing me about it” I told him. Because he was fine before. He didn't act like he cared about it.

“Well, that was before – I didn't really think she'll just kiss you for fun” Joanna said not happy “And plus like you said – she knew that you liked her, but still did it” He added “She should know that fucks up a person's mind” He stated.

“Okay, gosh” I rolled my eyes. I was kind of getting annoyed at this point “I love you Joanna, but you are really starting to get on my nerves right now”.

“I'm sorry, I just care a lot about you” Joanna told me, looking a little bad about the things he just said.

“I know” I gave him a small smile “Thank you for caring, but I'm okay”.

“Okay, but can I still talk to her?”.

“No” I looked at him like he was crazy. I didn't want to get embarrassed more than I have already in front of Rivera.

“I was just kidding” Joanna chuckled, ruffling up my hair.

“Good, cause I don't want you to embarrassed me” I told him, as I stepped into his car.

“Hey, it's just an adult to adult talk” Joanna started his ignition and drove off campus “You won't understand” He teased, messing my hair again.

“Dude, stop it!” I smacked his hand away, hearing him laugh “And what do you mean, I am an adult ” I told him. I'm nineteen years old and I'm turning twenty next month.

“No, you're still a teen ” He emphasized the word 'teen' as he glanced a look over to me before turning back to focusing on the road “You haven't reached adulthood yet” He chuckled.

“Whatever” I rolled my eyes, not even caring, but a small smile appeared on my face, cause I love this dude. I don't know what I would do without him. He was actually my first 'real' friend ever..

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We arrived at the hospital, like five minutes early and Joanna just stayed with me in the room that I'm usually in.

Honestly, as always. I was looking forward to seeing Rivera's face– despite the whole thing that happened a week ago. I still loved being around her.

She always made me feel good– despite the circumstances that I am in. I loved her for that and that's why I caught feelings for her in the first place. She's just a gem.

After waiting a few minutes more, which felt like hours– the door opened and it felt like my heart skipped a beat. I was looking forward in seeing Rivera's face, but I was disappointed when it wasn't her.

“You must be Ms. Rawlins” The older woman said, as she checked her clipboard “I'm Dr. Reynolds and I'll be your doctor for today” She introduced and I was bit confused.

“What happened to Dr. Douglas?” I asked. I hope she isn't avoiding me, cause what happened between us.

“Oh she called in sick” Dr. Reynolds told me, which I knew that was a lie.

“But she looked fine the other day” I said. I knew she wasn't sick. She was the healthiest person I know.

“Well, that's what I heard” Dr. Reynolds said “And you are?” She lifted up her glasses, looking over at Joanna.

“I'm just a friend of Ava” He told her, as he got up from his seat “I guess I'll just leave you to her care” He said and just kissed me on the top of my head “Call me when you need to get picked up” He told me before he left.

“He's sweet” Dr. Reynolds said once Joanna was completely out the room.

“Oh no, we ain't dating if you think that” I heard her let out a light amused laugh, as she went over to the clear cabinet.

“You should, cause he seems like a nice guy” She told me. I knew he was, but she just doesn't know that I'm part of the rainbow team and obviously I wasn't gonna tell her that.

“Yeah, I know” was all I said. I wasn't in a good mood. I wanted to see Rivera today and it turns out, she was indeed avoiding me.

Sick my ass..