[ COACH ] Hope
[ SONG | ARTIST ] Winter Wonderland | Pentatonix
[ WATTPAD WORD COUNT ] 1,449 words
December was supposed to be filled with tear-jerking, good memories
December was supposed to be filled with tear-jerking, good memories. The kind that was worthy to be remembered. The snow-filled streets, the cold air, the Christmas carols and those cute winter clothes you have. Because there's a simple yet meaningful reason for us to be happy, it's Christ's birthday.
However, was there a reason for me to be happy?
As I walked down street, I thought about what happened last Christmas day. I remembered how the doctor told me... that I have leukemia. As cliché as it may seem, it's true.
It's been a year, huh. I'm surprised to have survived this long. And I'm not really that thankful that I lived this long. If I was going to die anyway, why prolong it? It just makes me suffer longer. But there's a piece of me saying I have something that I have to do, but... what is it?
I stopped by the bridge because I saw a guy standing at its edge. He looked like he's going to jump. I was so shocked out what I saw-my eyes widen. Was he going to jump?
As quickly as I could, I ran towards him. I didn't even know why I did that. I lived my life even when I had already decided to give up, but he, who had probably a strong body, will just give up?
"Hey!" I called, trying to get his attention before he completed any thoughts of jumping. I wasn't a fast runner or anything. I have never run this much before. I was weak.
The guy turned to me with a very confused look on his face. I reached him and grabbed his arm. "Don't jump!" I gasped out.
He's really surprised as I jumped on him, causing us to fall to the ground with me on top of him. My head was on his chest while his arms were around me. This was so... awkward.
His green eyes were wide as they looked at me. My face turned red, as red as a tomato. Gosh, gosh, gosh, I can't believe this happened.
I awkwardly sat up, sitting on his thighs. I looked down in embarrassment, my bangs covering my eyes. I really can't believe this. "I-I'm sorry," I muttered shyly. I closed my eyes, bracing myself.
I thought he was going to get mad at me because I kind of pushed him to the ground but instead I heard a laugh. I opened an eye in surprised and looked at him. W-Why was he laughing?
"W-What...?" I whispered nervously. I wasn't really good at interacting with other people.
He patted my head softly. "It's okay. But why did you jump?" he asked with a smile. I opened both my eyes and bit my lower lip.
"I...I thought you were going to j-jump so..." I played with the end of my brown hair. This was what I usually do when I'm nervous.
"So you tried to stop me?" he continued. I nodded as an answer. "I'm glad a stranger cares for my life."
I looked at him, curious about the sad tone in his voice. Did something happen to him? Although I'm curious, I didn't say anything. We just met.
"I'm Kael. What's your name?" he asked.
"E-Casielle," I said my name quickly. I was afraid that I might say something I didn't want him to know.
"Nice name. Can we be friends?" I was shocked. I never have had friends before. I'd like to have one but... my time was ticking-very fast.
