Chapter 200: Chapter Two Hundred

Curtis wraps his arms around me, giving me a gentle squeeze. "You don't have to thank me sweetie. That's what Dad's are for. Anytime you need anything, all you have to do is ask. I will do my best to get you whatever you need." He kisses the top of my head and let's go of me. "I'll let you get upstairs. I'm sure you are tired. Goodnight, try to get some sleep."

"Good night Curtis." I say, as I turn and walk out of the room towards the stairs.

The second I walk through my bedroom door Ryder stands up walking over to me. "Is everything okay? What did my dad want to talk to you about?" He asks, looking at me concerned.

"Yeah, everything is okay." I say, smiling. "He was just asking how I have been feeling. He's worried because I have been sick and not eating very much. So, umm he made me a doctor's appointment for tomorrow after school."

Ryder nods, looking relieved. "Okay, that's good. I have been worried about you too. Hopefully they can figure out what is making you so sick to your stomach. Do you want me to come to your appointment with you? I can skip practice and go with you." He asks.

I lean up on my toes, giving him a quick peck on the lips. "No, I'll be okay. I mean, I want you there but I don't want you to skip practice. It's just going to be me sitting there in a little exam room while they do blood work or whatever. I will be okay and your dad will be with me." I say, smiling.

Ryder kisses me again. "Okay baby, but if you change your mind just let me know. I will skip practice if I need to."

"I know you would. I promise I will be okay though and I will let you know what the doctor says, as soon as I hear something."

Ryder smiles. "Okay baby, hopefully it's nothing serious." He glances back at the bed. "Are you ready to lay down and try to get some sleep?"

"Yes, please." I say, nodding my head. "I am exhausted."

The two of us change real quick and climb into bed. Ryder snuggles up close behind me, placing a soft kiss on my shoulder and wrapping his arm tight around me. "Good night baby. I love you."

"Good night, Ryder. I love you too."

By the time our alarms are going off I have maybe slept three hours. Another awful night of puking over and over again. Afterwards, I wasn't even able to lay back down for a long time because I was still so nauseous."

Hopefully whatever the doctor says is wrong with me will come with a cure. I am so exhausted and so tired of throwing up. Curtis made us breakfast again, giving me toast, which seems to be the only thing that doesn't make me want to puke.

"Thanks for breakfast, dad. We are headed to school. Love you." Ryder says, as we make our way to his car.

Part of me wishes I could just nap in Ryder's car instead of going to class, but I don't think that will work. So, instead I have to force myself to stay awake during each class, struggling to focus on what the teachers are saying.

At lunch I don't eat anything at all and I can feel Logan's concern for me radiating off of him. At least after today I will be able to tell him what's wrong with me and maybe he can stop worrying.

The last couple of classes drag by and closer I get to my appointment, the more nervous I feel. After the last dismissal bell rings Ryder walks me out to the parking lot where Curtis is waiting for me. "I love you Lilly, don't forget to tell me what the doctor says." Ryder says, as he leans in to give me a quick kiss.

"I love you too Ryder. I won't forget. I will tell you as soon as I find something out. Have a good practice." I say, smiling at him.

Ryder kisses me one last time she walks back towards the school. "You ready for your appointment?" Curtis asks.

"About as ready as I can be." I say, laughing softly. I feel myself getting more anxious by the second. I have always hated doctors and this time I could be getting some seriously life changing news.

Curtis chuckles. "Just relax. I will be with you the whole time."

The drive to the doctor is about twenty minutes and when Curtis pulls up outside I feel the need to just jump out of his car and run away screaming. "Well, we are here. Let's get in there and get you checked in." Curtis says, as he looks over at me.

I nod my head and get out of the far. Following close behind Curtis, I take a deep breath. Here we go. Let's see what they have to say.