Code Blue

~ Chapter 67 ~

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Chapter 67
Monday December 4th
Mallory's POV

I shivered, shoving my cold hands in the pockets of my sweatshirt. It was 40 degrees this morning, and it took a lot of strength to get out from underneath my blanket, since my car was not the warmest in these winter months. Even though I didn't want to get out of bed, I absolutely had to, because I'm back at work today.

I've had the last few days off and it was relieving to not have the pressure of someone's life in my hands for just a little bit. I love my job and everything that comes with it, but the stress of it and the overabundance of work interns do, some time off is very appreciated. However, I was excited to get back in the hospital for medical purposes and was ready to tackle anything that comes at me today.

Plus, I needed a distraction after I had too much time to think yesterday about my new revelation.

I squeezed my legs together, trying to bundle my body up to combat the chilly weather. Everyone around me was rushing to get inside from the cold, but I was firmly planted on the ledge of the fountain, waiting for the sunrise to happen. I, of course, couldn't start my shift or even my day without watching the beautiful scenery and nothing was going to change that.

I knew that it was bound to start any minute now, which was a good thing considering my fingers and toes both felt like they were going to fall off. A logical person might suggest to go inside and watch it from the window or something, but it just was not the same that way. I loved experiencing it out in the open where nature is waking up and there's usually a comfortable silence due to me being the only one out here.

Although, today I did miss the sound of my little best friend excitedly talking in my ear while we waited for the sun to rise.

Today the quietness, instead of making me feel at peace or in a state of serenity, made my heart feel heavy and my expression solemn. Hearing birds chirping or the subtle sound of the bushes rustling in the wind was a reminder that Stevie and Harry weren't sitting here next to me.

Rather, Stevie and Harry are somewhere in the hospital cooped up in the same old hospital room day in and day out because her chemo treatment has officially started. Yesterday marked the first day of her next cycle, which meant that she was inevitably going through a lot right now. Her body was going to be weaker and more tired, and because of that, she's unable to make it out here in order to watch it with me.

I was honestly a bit saddened when I took my spot and remembered that they wouldn't be walking over yet again. This has always been my favorite part of my day, and I didn't know that I could grow to love it more than I already did, but it happened. Having Stevie here and witnessing it through her eyes was even more special than before. It was precious how she'd always be so excited to see me, using all her energy to greet me cheerfully, but then settle down and completely absorb herself in the experience. It was evident that she appreciated it as much as I did, although I didn't know if it meant the same thing to her, as it did to me. She was still young and probably hasn't thought much of it, besides the fact that it's beautiful, but maybe one day I could explain it to her.

Although it was upsetting that she may be able to relate to me somehow.

I sighed heavily, internally scolding myself for filling my thoughts with sad things before the sun rises. This was the few moments of my day where I can fully just forget and remind myself that everything is going to be okay, and if I'm making myself upset, then I'm defeating the entire purpose. For just a few minutes, I forced myself not to think about Stevie and Harry, and instead wished that they were doing okay up there.