Cancer Ain't Gonna Stop Me

❀Chapter Nine❀

Chapter Nine - Back to Normal..?

Today, I was at the hospital. I thought that Rivera would be here, but actually Dr. Reynolds was taking care of me. I was quite disappointed when it was her that came in instead of Rivera. I thought that talking to her that day would help;I mean..we didn't only just talk.

God, just thinking about us kissing again..makes my cheeks hurt, but in a good way.

I wasn't really listening in what Dr. Reynolds was telling me. She was an awesome doctor and she's good in what she does, but she wasn't Dr. Douglas.

“Do you have any ques–” Dr. Reynolds was cut short, as the door opened and to my surprise– it was Rivera, seeing her made my mood much more better.

“I'll take over from here Maggie” Rivera told her colleague.

“Well she is your patient” Dr. Reynolds handed over the clipboard “I'm sure Ms. Rawlins would tell you where we left off” She told Rivera.

“Thanks” Rivera told her colleague, as she left me and Rivera alone.

“I didn't think you would show up” I said, hearing Rivera chuckle.

“I am your doctor, am I?” She was flipping through the pages, maybe catching up in what she missed.

“Yes and I wanna keep it that way” I told her, cause honestly I know coming to the hospital every week is what I have to do, but when Rivera isn't here. It wasn't worth even showing up.

I was going through this chemotherapy just until I was able to go through surgery and I was scared. I didn't know what to expect. I was also scared that I wouldn't be able to wake up after that. Many things were obviously going through my mind.

“I see that you've been doing good” Rivera was satisfied in how I was doing while she was away.

“I try” I told her.

Rivera smiled “Well I'm glad you're all good” She told me “Which there's something I've been meaning to ask you” She said, which I looked at her curiously.

“And what may that be?”.

“Well..” She trailed off, sitting at the chair across from the hospital bed I was sitting on “I was wondering if you would want to hang out tomorrow?” She asked and I was a little surprised.

“Like on a date? ” I asked, blushing slightly.

Rivera chuckled “Whatever you want it to be” She told me with a smile.

I didn't even have to think it through– obviously I wouldn't mind having a chance to hang out with Rivera more. It's all I'm ever look forward for. I love her company. I just love being around her in general.

“Obviously, yes” I told her.

“Good” Rivera chuckled with a smile “I'll see you tomorrow around four, sound good?” She asked, which I just nodded.

“I can't wait” I was both nervous and excited at the same time.

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“You're seriously gonna go on a date with Rivera?” Joanna said. I didn't know why he was worrying so much.

“Yes, is there a reason I can't?” I told him. I was picking out something to wear for tomorrow– so I won't have to worry beforehand when tomorrow comes.

“Because I feel like she might be playing with you” Joanna told me. I couldn't believe in what he was saying right now.

“Well for your information, she's not” I stated “And plus why are you against this? You were on board with me having a whole crush on my doctor thing – and also didn't mind me spending more time with her” I explained. I didn't get him at all.

“I just don't want you to get hurt” He told me, looking worried, but he didn't have to worry at all. I trusted Rivera.

“Don't worry, I'll be careful” I assured him.

“Good” Joanna said “Now move aside” I was confused, but then he just chuckled and pulled out an outfit for me to wear “I'm sure Rivera would like you in that” He put my outfit that he picked out on my bed.

“Wow, who knew you were good with fashion” I told him. I was surprised.

“You're the only one that's gonna know this, but I love fashion as well. But I have to choose art, cause my dad would probably think it's Gay” He explained and I felt bad for him.

“I believe that there's straight guys working in the fashion industry. They don't have to be Gay” I hate how sexuality even matters to people and we all have to follow this one thing, which is– be straight;I mean loving someone the same gender ain't gonna kill anyone or shouldn't even matter at all, cause I find it quite ridiculous that there's anti-gay commercials, which is stupid.

I may not be anywhere near religious, but I'm sure that God loves all his children– no matter who they choose to love and people can't say that 'God hates you for doing a sin' Because they ain't him to justify that.

“Not in my dad's eyes, they ain't” Joanna told me. I seriously just wished that it'll be easier for him to come out to his parents– well..more so his father, cause I'm sure he doesn't feel as scared to tell his mother about it, but it was still a scary thing.

“I'm sure he'll love you either way” I reassured. I may not know his father personally, but Joanna is an awesome guy and I'm sure he's an awesome son as well. If his father doesn't accept him for who he is– then honestly it's his loss for losing a good son.

“Thanks, let's just hope that's the case” He said as he sat on my bed “Oh and use the black ones” He added, seeing me thinking of what kind of shoes I'm gonna wear.

“Thanks” I said, as I got everything all sorted out for tomorrow.

“So what are you gonna tell your parents?” Joanna asked as he relaxed himself on my bed.

“That I'm gonna be hanging out with you the whole day. I don't want them knowing I have a date with my doctor, cause it's weird” I told him, hearing let out a light laugh.

“Okay, I'll cover for you” He gave me a smile.

“Thanks, I honestly don't know what I'll do without you” I smiled at him and joined him on my bed.

“You'll be bored out of your ass” Joanna joked, which I laughed, cause it was true. I didn't have much friends and plus they weren't the type of friends that you would open up to. I was both lucky and glad I met Joanna, cause he made my life even more better.