Chapter 7

Again,I'm screwed,"no,not now"I mutter looking at the blood dripping from my nose,please not now, I got a towel to help but what the heck,I did the most horrible thing,"Kace?" "Hayley?,what're.......how long have you been in there?" "twenty minutes, can you help me with something" "I guess", he opened the door and froze when he saw me,I know the feeling,"what happened?" "uh.........",he walked in and searched the drawers and cabinets for something, when he got the first aid kit,he put me on the counter to sit,"did someone hit you?" "no" "did you hit someone?" "I wish" "then what happened?", I didn't answer,I'm afraid to answer,his mom's sick,I can't let him know that I'm sick.

After he helped and wiped my face with something wet,he stood looking at me "what?" I ask "why was your nose bleeding?" "it happens sometimes" "like how many times?" "almost everyday" "why?", I kept my head down,he shrugs taking out his phone,"yeah Drake,can I ask you something?", I grabbed the phone then hung up "I'm sick okay" "what kind of sickness?" "one that only allows me a few more months to live", he backed away from me,I wouldn't blame him,I look okay on the outside but I'm falling apart on the inside,he was about to walk out but I grabbed his hand "wait......I couldn't tell you,you were too excited to make your mom happy,I tried backing out but as I said,I've got a thing for sick people,and then your mom was nice and she looked excited to see us like that,I couldn't ruin that Kace" "but what if something happened to you,something that would've made you just.......", he just stood there,not looking at me "I'm sorry Kace" "how long do you have?" "what?" "how much longer do you have?" "about six months" "so she's leaving and so are you,great".

"Kace,don't leave,please", he turned to face me from the door, if I do let him leave,I know he'll go hitting someone,"why not?,everyone I care about is gonna go,leaving me with nothing, just money,what's money gonna do for me Hayley,it can't buy happiness" "Kace,I'm sorry" "just stop saying that!", again,does he just love yelling at me,he kinda realized what he did because I winced at the pinch in my heart,"no,I'm sorry Hayley,I didn't mean to yell" "I know" "why didn't you tell me Hayles?" "I couldn't, only my parents, my doctors and Drake know about it" "that's why Drake's shirt was bloody that day I yelled at you?" "yeah,you can call it off if you want okay",he stares at me in disbelief,"I'm not gonna do that,honestly Hayles,when I'm with the other you,my life is a little less boring" "you mean the one that's perfect?", he walked to me and cupped my face,his gray eyes still had the wild look,the untamed could be seen in them,"no,the real Hayley,the one that laughs at people for no reason,the Hayley that puts a smile on my mom's face once she hears my car pull up and she knows you're there, the one that makes me kiss her even though she hates it,the Hayley that cares about others and herself" "but this is the only way-" "no its not,look at me Hayles,it makes no sense to cover up your life because you're afraid of getting hurt,we're all human babe,and its a part of life, sometimes its hard but I want the real you,the one you are with me,please", I was speechless, totally speechless, "Hayley?" "it's hard Kace",he pressed his lips on mine in the most soothing way,it made my heart relax and my whole body shake,"I'll be here with you,every step okay" he whispers hugging me "okay".

My phone buzzed,who could be calling me right now, I felt a hand tighten as I moved to get my phone, I looked down at the hand around my waist before looking up at the person,oh right. I got my phone,mom,"sweety,where are you,are you okay?" "yes mom,I'm okay, sorry I didn't call,I fell asleep" "where are you?" "I'm with Kace,don't worry mom,I'll see you later" "okay, be safe,I love you" "I love you too mom,bye". "Not used to you away?" Kace asked making me jump "oh.....not really,I go to Drake's house sometimes" "oh,I think him and Josh are gonna be okay" "hmm,maybe", he climbed on top of me, looking in my eyes before kissing me,are you serious, the kiss was kinda fun, I couldn't say no.

His hand slipped under my shirt,resting on my burning skin,that part seemed to cool once his hand touched me,this is actually Kace's room,whenever he's here,this is where he stays. The door opened "sorry,thought you were alone" Ashley says "what do you want?" Kace asks annoyed "to tell you two love birds that my brother and your best friend got a boyfriend" "no way" "yes way,you should've seen them last night, talking and laughing, it was adorable, then they went to Josh's room and they both just left with very red hickeys" "where'd they go?" "get breakfast, and we have school, so make love and then let's go" "we were on that, so bye", she grins leaving, Kace looks at me "I'm not your real girlfriend you psycho" "so,I'll go easy on you" "perv". I opened my locker,Drake leaned against one looking at me "what?" I ask "you've got a hickey right there" he touched a spot on my neck and I gasp looking at it,"looks like you had fun"he smirks "I'm gonna kill him.......me,I heard you and Josh got real close", his eyes sparkled,yes,he's finally happy,"yeah,he's so sweet, and has a reptile in his boxers", I laughed "I'm serious!, and his lips are unbelievable" "I'm so happy for you two" "thanks sweety,Harry can never match up to Josh" "guess you're in love?" "of course", Josh walked over to us with his best friend,"hey" Josh chirps "hey Josh" I wave "hey" Drake smiles "so, Drake,I was wondering" Josh starts pulling his shirt "about?" Drake asks "do you wanna go out tonight?" Josh asks nervously "are you kidding,of course,god I love you so much" "I love you too Drake, how bout we skip school today,or for the rest of the week?" "definitely, bye Hayles" "have fun,Josh don't spoil him too much" "its kinda my job,later".

"So?" Kace asks "so?" "mom thought it'd be nice if we both went out, on a date" "me and you,alone?" "yeah,but if you're not up-" "no,it's fine,sure" "great", he pecked my lips before disappearing,wait,he did that,in school,everyone looked at me in shock,I slammed my locker disappearing also.