Confidence is Key

Drew Torres. 18. Just trying to find my way in this world one step at a time. I've lost a lot of things along the way but I've also gained a new perspective on life. I hope to become successful.

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

Clare tried to listen to Drew's 'comforting' words, but all she could think was that she was pregnant. Saint Clare is pregnant..

Looking at Drew in disbelief, Clare shook her head. "It's not an STD, Drew..." She said, swallowing thickly. "I-I'm pregnant.." She whispered loud enough for Drew to hear.

[drewtorresnyc]

Drew heard the words clear, she was pregnant. Drew stood there frozen thinking of the events that could have recently happened that would have made her pregnant. Suddenly after a minute or two of thinking the boy fainted. 

After a few minutes of being on the ground, Drew opened his eyes, rubbing his face making sure that everything was just a dream. Staring up at the billboard ahead of him, it was an advertisement for diapers. Once seeing the ad Drew fainted once again. 

[avaloncharday]

Point taken. Sleep is definitely necessary to recuperate. 

[drewtorresnyc]

Of course, sleep is great. Anyway, I'm Drew by the way. 

[hepburnrose]

Then your mom must be the hottest bitch at the PTA meeting. 

[drewtorresnyc]

Well if you want to put it that way, I guess so. She normally is the one that runs everything.

[finnnychudson-deactivated201411]

Yeah, its kind of embarrassing but then again. People will forget. Im Finn by the way.

[drewtorresnyc]

Thanks, I'm Drew by the way, nice to meet you Finn. So tell me about yourself? 

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

What was Clare going to do? She was pregnant and she had no idea what she was even going to tell Drew. Sighing unevenly, Clare heard foot steps come towards her and a concern voice ask a question.

Clare sobbed, shaking her head. "N-no..." She whispered. "Remember that night we had together in the prop room?" Clare asked, slowly looking up at Drew.

[drewtorresnyc]

Drew tilted his head when she mentioned the whole hook up they once had. "Yeah, I remember it, I mean it was something that we did, are you trying to tell me that this has something to do with what is going on?" he asked her as he wanted to hear her concern.

"I mean on the bright side, at least it's not cancer. It could have been and things could have been worse," Drew said trying to figure out why the gril was crying. "Are you crying because you have a STD? I totally was tested and I did not have a STD if that is what this is about." 

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

Clare nodded, standing up and smiled back at Drew as she walked back to the examination room. As she told the doctor her symptoms, Clare couldn't help but think more and more of what her sickness could be. Flu? Cold? Sighing, the doctor took blood and said that they'd be right back with the results.

A few minutes later, the doctor came back with a piece of paper with her blood results on it. "So?" She asked the doctor. "You're pregnant, Clare." The doctor spoke slowly. Tears formed in Clare's eyes as she shook her head. How in th-- Drew.. Clare had sex with Drew. Cursing under her breath, Clare ran out of the room, past Drew and outside, taking a seat on a bench to breathe in the fresh air, tears running down her face.

[drewtorresnyc]

While waiting for Clare to come out, Drew started glancing at the health magazines reading everything that was going on. He didn't know much about what was happening with Clare, but he knew that she was in the good hands of the doctors here. As he skimmed through the magazines, he heard the sound of the door opening. Standing up he noticed Clare ran out of the room, completely ignoring Drew. 

At least he caught a glimpse of her face to notice that the young girl was crying, she had tears in her eyes. He assumed that the doctor told her that her cancer was back again, making his way outside, he noticed Clare sitting on a bench. "Um, Clare, did your cancer come back?" he asked absolutely worried for his friend. 

[drewtorresnyc]

Hospital || Drew and Clare

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

Nodding in agreement, Clare sighed and looked over to Drew. “I made my appointment for 8:15,” She said, looking down at her watch. “Which is in ten minutes.” Clare took in a deep breath and smiled the best she could.

"I’m sure it’s just the flu..This doesn’t feel like it did when I had my cancer.." Clare admitted, biting her lip as she went through her symptoms in her head.

[drewtorresnyc]

Drew nodded, "Okay well ten minutes isn't that bad of a wait, I mean it could be worse, you could be almost dying and we would have to take you to the emergency side of the room." Drew then stopped and realized what he said would probably only scare the girl more, so shaking his head he smiled, "Ignore me, I'm just making up scenarios in my head, I watch too many medical shows."

As ten minutes passed, Drew got up as he heard Clare's name be called. "I think it is time for you to go in, I don't think I can go in because I'm not family. I'll just wait out here in the lobby for you." Placing his hand on her shoulder, he gave it a gentle squeeze, "Don't worry, you'll be fine, I think it's just a cold." 

[drewtorresnyc]

Hospital || Drew and Clare

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

Clare drove down the street of the hospital, thoughts racing through her mind as she drove. What if it was the cancer that was making her feel like complete shit? What if it was back? Tearing up, Clare shook her head and took in a deep breath, trying not to think of the worst. 

As soon as she got to the hospital, Clare parked her car and stepped out, walking into the emergency room to see Drew standing there waiting for her. With a side smile, she said, “Thank you, Drew…you really don’t have to do this..” 

[drewtorresnyc]

Drew glanced at the young girl and smiled weakly, "Oh come on, it's the least I can do since you weren't going to do anything about your sickness." He said as he sat down on a chair. He then glanced around the room staring at numerous amounts of patients who were there for various reasons. The sounds of coughing and gagging echoed in the room. The young boy could feel himself trying to lift his shift, covering his face in attempts to save him from getting sick.

As he stared at Clare, he then asked, "So when is the doctor going to see you?" he asked. "I mean hopefully you have the flu or something, I mean the last thing you want is for the cancer to return."

[drewtorresnyc]

Hospital || Drew and Clare

Drew made his way first over towards the latest convience store that was open. Entering the store, he made sure to get the item that Clare had requested him to get. Grabbing the box of tissues he made his way over toward the stuffed animal section. Seeing the bear with the pink bow, Drew picked it up. Once paying for the items, he made his way towards the hospital by riding the city bus.

Once arriving at his destination, Drew made his way inside looking around for the young girl who was scared about something. As he spotted the young brunette, he made his way towards her. "Here, I got what you asked for." 

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

I really hate being sick..

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

Will do.

[drewtorresnyc]

See you soon.

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

I really hate being sick..

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

Meet you at the hospital?

[drewtorresnyc]

Yeah, I'll be in the lobby waiting for you if I beat you, but if not then wait for me in the lobby as well. 

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

I really hate being sick..

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

A teddy bear sounds nice too…thank you for doing this, Drew.

[drewtorresnyc]

No problem Clare, anything for a friend. 

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

I really hate being sick..

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

Tissues?

[drewtorresnyc]

I was thinking more of a lines of a teddy bear for comfort but I guess if you want tissues, then sure. 

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

I really hate being sick..

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

That would mean a lot to me, Drew. Thank you.

[drewtorresnyc]

No problem, do you want me to bring you anything just in case? 

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

I really hate being sick..

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

I’m already on my way there. I guess I’m just scared to be going alone.

[drewtorresnyc]

Well if you want, I can go, I mean it'll make things easier right?

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

I really hate being sick..

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

Thanks for calling me a baby, means a lot, Drew.

[drewtorresnyc]

Well Clare, I mean if you care about your cancer coming back you would have decided, I really need to go to the hospital. 

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

I really hate being sick..

[dianneclarreedwarrds-blog]

I know, but it could be my cancer again.

[drewtorresnyc]

Oh, yeah, cancer. Well why don't you go to the hospital instead of being a big baby about it. I mean no offense but if I had cancer and feared it was coming back again, I would have gone asap.