Second Chance

Chapter 2

When we arrived at the hospital I hugged my dad and a kiss then headed inside to where the treatment was happening. Once I got myself all signed in, I was taken over to where they will hook me up to an IV that will give me the chemo. While the nurses were hooking me up, I started looking at everyone here. Most of the patients were older, ages ranging from maybe 40-70's, but what caught my eye was a little boy who looked like he was only 12. You could tell it wasn't his first time here either. He had no hair, but he had the brightest blue eyes out there.

The little boy was only sitting a seat away from me. The way they had it set up was two seats next to each other, then about a foot of space before the next two seats. I'm assuming the second chair is if you have someone staying with for the time or not. I know mine will always be free because my family won't be able to see me go through this process. Also because everyone has to work. It's already going to be hard on them once the treatment starts taking effect on my body. They really will treat me like a fragile doll.

After ten minutes of treatment, a guy around my age walked in. I assumed he was here for treatment but he walked over to the little boy next to me. He was absolutely gorgeous, he had jet black hair and bright blue eyes like the little boy next to me. Both of his arms were covered in tattoos, and he had a lip ring in. I was staring at him for about a good 3 minutes so I decided I needed to look away before I got caught. Bringing out my laptop I decided to play around and edit the photos I haven't gotten around to doing yet. As I was in the process of editing a picture I heard a throat being cleared. Looking up I seen Mr. blue eyes staring at me with amusement.

"I haven't seen you around here before," Mr. blues eyes said

"Oh, well this is my first day of treatment."

"I see, well I'm Luca and this is my little brother Seth."

"I'm Leighton,"

With a smile on his face, he replied: "It was nice meeting you Leighton, I presume we will be seeing each other more often,"

I blushed a little at his words, but deep down I was glad to be seeing him again.

"It was nice meeting you guys as well. How long has Seth been receiving treatment?"

"A month today. He has been showing a little shrinkage so the doctors think he won't need much more treatment,"

" Well, that's good! I hope mine gets good results after a month,"

"I'm sure you will," he replied. With that, he went back to talking to his brother about some action movie he wanted to go and see, while I went back to editing.

I was working on a picture I took of the sunset when I was sitting on top of a hill. It was a very peaceful place to sit and relax and just enjoy the view. You could see some of the towns off in the distance and that's what I loved about this picture.

An hour into the treatment I was getting cold and a little tired. I put my laptop away once I was done editing the picture and grabbed my blanket, my book and started reading. I still had an hour all together and half an hour before I needed to text Jodi to pick me up.

During the passing time, I noticed patients leave and new ones come in. There wasn't much noise in here and was pretty quiet but boring all together. I wonder if anyone will ever come and sit with me and keep me company, but knowing my family it would be too much for them to handle. Today wasn't going to bad but seeing as its only the first day that's to be expected.

Thirty minutes went by fast and I was already texting Jodi to let her know there were only thirty minutes left and that I'd meet her outside the hospital.

When my second hour was up the nurse came over an unhooked my IV. As I was looking around I also noticed Seth was done with his treatment as well. While getting up to leave I sent Seth and Luca a small smile and a wave goodbye before making my way out to Jodi's car.

The car ride home was silent, I knew she wanted to ask questions, but I also know everyone else would want to know the same thing. That's how my family worked though, they wait until everyone is together to ask the question so no one has to repeat the story more than once.

As soon as we arrived home, I headed for my bedroom to take a nap, those two hours kicked my butt.

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I woke up to someone shaking me but I couldn't bring myself to wake up but the shaking wouldn't stop. I rolled over stretching my limbs out and opened my eyes to be met with James.

"Hey, kiddo dinner's ready,"

"Okay, I'll be down in a couple of minutes."

After James left my room I got up and went to the restroom before heading downstairs. I was still pretty tired and knew I would go straight to sleep after dinner again. Once I was downstairs dad was putting everything on the table while Hope put plates and silverware out. I went and sat in my spot with everyone doing the same and started dishing out the food. I wasn't that hungry but I knew I had to eat to keep my energy up if I wanted to get some photography done, there still was a lot I needed to put on my website. Yes, I had my own photography website where I would use my friends as guinea pigs and practice shoots and used my best work to put out there.

"How was your first day of treatment?" dad asked before anyone else could.

"It was good. I did get tired after an hour but it wasn't bad yet. I met a boy around Hope's age named Seth and his brother Luca."

"Were either of them getting treatment?"

"Yea, Seth was. He's been getting it for a month now and Luca said he was showing progress."

"Well that's good and we're all hoping that's what will happen with you as well"

"Hey Hope, I think you should meet Seth, you'd like him. I heard him and Luca talking about that new superhero movie you want to see."

"Awesome! Maybe I can go with you to one of your treatments,"

"Of course."

Dinner continued, with everyone else talked about work and school. I ate most of my food but I also picked at it. Once everyone was done I decided I would help clean up before I headed up to my bed which was calling my name. After finishing all of the dishes I let everyone know I was heading to bed and gave my I love you's and good nights. I did my nightly routine and changed into some pajamas, as soon as my head hit the pillow I was out for the night.