PAGE #13
(Chapter; 6)
It's been 3 weeks since Jordan told me had cancer. Luke
& I still talked, & texted everyday. I still hung out
with Jordan everyday. Sometimes Luke would even hang out with us.
One Saturday night, while me & Jordan was sitting on my front
porch, Luke walked up. He started talking to Jordan like they
were long lost best friends. I thought it was kind of nice. I
told them to hang on while i went and got us some tea to drink.
As i walked inside, i heard my name. And of course. When
you hear someones talking about you. You have to listen. I could
barley hear anything through the door. So i went ahead and got
the tea. When i came back out. They were laughing and smilein. I
kind of felt left out. But i wasnt worrying about it. They were
talking about football (something i hated more then anything). I
sat there acting like i knew what they were talking about.
"I never asked you this, whos your favorite football player
Maddie?" Jordan asked. I had to think of someone fast. I
never told them i didnt like football. "Lebran James" i
said. They started laughing. I didn't know what was so funny. So
i started laughing as well. "You dont know much about
football do you?" Jordan smiled. They started laughing
again. "Lebran James is a Basketball player" Luke
laughed. I officially felt dumb. "Oh well i still love
you" Luke & Jordan both said at the exact same time.
After that there was an akward silence. Finally Luke said
"Well, i better get going". I stood up to give him a
hug. It felt like he was holding on to me, like it was the last
time he was ever going to see me again. After he let go. He
walked off. "See ya man" Jordan called after him.
"You too dude" Luke called back. I watched him as he
got into his car. Turning his car on. Looking back at me. He
looked me in the eyes. And waved. I watched him drive down the
road until he was out of sight. I turned back to the porch.
Jordan was staring at me. "So where were we" i teased.
"Well, i dont know about WE but YOU were about to go kiss
Luke" he teased back.
The past month. Luke & Jordan became really close.
Like brothers, they were always hanging out. And they were always
asking me if i wanted to go with them. But i hardley ever did. I
wanted to pay more attention to my school work. But lately Jordan
started going to chemo. He started loosing his hair more &
more. He finally just cut his hair (ALMOST) completly off. He
still had a little bit at the top. I asked them if they wanted to
go to the movies one friday night. Luke was up for it. But
Jordan said he had to do something. It was weird because he never
turned down a movie. Me & Luke went ahead and went to the
movie though. We had a great time. I tried texting Jordan but he
never answered. I tried calling him when i got home. Still no
answer. I didnt really think nothing of it. So i went upstairs to
my room. I fell asleep thinking how amazing having the two most
important boys of my life. Actually likeing each other. I NEVER
once heard them fight. Luke was so amazing. But Jordan? He was so
incredibly strong. Never bringing up his cancer. But he knew it
made me sad. I fell asleep. When i woke up, i had four text
messages. The first one was from Luke. "Goodnight Babe"
he had sent. The other three were from Jordan. "Call me when
you wake up!" "Wake up!" && "Are u
ever going to wake up?". As soon as i got those messages. I
called Jordan. He told me he was in the hospital. His cancer was
so bad he couldnt even leave. He said that he'd like if it i
could come by and see him as soon as possible. I couldnt even
believe what he told me. I cried my eyes out as i was getting
dressed. I called Jordan back & asked him if it was okay if i
brought Luke with me. Jordan told me that Luke was already there
with him. I took my moms car & drove to the hospital. It
seemed like everyone was in a happy mood. I had no idea why. My
face was probably more red then elmo. But i didnt care. I walked
into Jordans room. Seeing him in that bed. Iv's in his arm. Cords
running from machines. I started crying. Luke walked over by me
and held me. Jordan hated it when i cried. He couldnt help but
start crying hisself. I walked over to the bed. And threw my arms
around Jordan. "This cant be happeneing" i whispered.
He didnt say a word. No one this young should have to go through
this. "I love you Maddie" he said. I looked up at him,
with my red puffy face. "I love you too Jordan" i said.
Luke sat over there in the corner. Quietly, not saying a
word. Jordan looked down at me. "I had Luke come here
because i knew you'd need someone" Jordan said. Luke brought
a chair over & put it next to Jordans bed. I sat down.
"Jordan you know, you've always been one of my best friends,
even when you left. When i forgot about you. Somehow id always
see that picture of me & you together. And it'd be a
flashback." i said. Jordan smiled at me. "Just please
dont be sad. It's just my time to go" Jordan said. I just
couldnt hold it in. I cried even harder. He turned to a dresser
& opened the first drawer. "Remember when we were in the
tree house & i put something behind my back.?" He said.
I nooded my head. "Well this is what it was" he
said. He pulled out a painting it was a boy & a girl laying
on a porch. I couldnt talk, i couldnt even breathe. It was Luke
& i. "I saw you guys that one night. Laying there so
perfect by eachother. & that's when i knew you two were ment
to me." he said. I looked over at Luke, & i saw a single
tear excape from his eyes. Jordan had a tear too. But he smiled
at me. "So please, spend the rest of your life with
him" (He pointed towards Luke). He's an amazing guy. And he
also makes you happy. I saw the way you looked holding onto him
that night. I know he's sorry for everything he's done. He loves
you Maddie, He honestly does" he finished. Luke got up &
walked out of the room. "This drawing is for you" he
said as he handed it to me". "I love you
Jordan" i said. "I love you too Maddie" he
smiled. That night was the last night i talked to that
amazing boy! He died in his sleep with me holding his hand. I
know he's in a better place. And i know he knows i love him. I'll
never forget him.