I play with Ethan. I remembered everything that had happened. How hard it had been to take care of Ethan while watching over myself. It had been fun, challenging. I loved it. I had learned so much. Maybe it wasn't easy, but I loved it. I loved Ethan. That was that.
"Momm," he whines as he tries to throw the baseball at me. I laugh and get back to the present. After a few more minutes, we go inside. I get him a snack. I come back and kiss his forehead. I loved him so much.
There's a knock on the door. I drift over to it. I open the door.
My
heart
stops.
I can't breathe. I can't think. I can't do anything. I'm completely frozen.
"Hazel Grace," he says. He looked just like him. He talked just like him. Was it really him?
"Augustus Waters," I whispered. I swallow down the frog in my throat. "Is it really you?" This man that looked like Gus nods and smiles a crooked smile. My heart snaps in half.
"I missed you," I say. A sob escapes my throat. He hugs me and Ethan appears behind me.
"Who are you?" he says. I smile.
"This is your father," I say. Augustus smiles and hugs him slowly. Ever the kind one, Ethan embraces his dad. I smile and choke on my cries. Augustus turns to me again. He pulls me close by the waist.
"We promised always," he whispers. I nod and melt into him.
I think there's a way to tell sad stories. On one hand, you could sugar coat it. And nothing is too messed up that it can't be fixed with an apology and a Peter Gabriel song. I like that version as much as the next girl does, believe me. It's just not the truth. This is the truth.
You're welcome.
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The Fault In Our Stars Fanfiction: My Second Little Infinity
FanficAugustus is gone. But Hazel Grace Lancaster isn't done yet. She still has to live her life. Even though her true love is gone, she's still here. She still has Isaac, her parents, and even though she may not know it, Support Group. Her life is more d...
