Page 176 of Missed Notes (Rixon High 5)

“It’s okay, Sis. I won’t hold it against you.”

“Aaron…” I rolled my eyes with mild annoyance.

“Yes, Sis?”

“God, you’re annoying.”

“So I need to get the test.”

“Only if you’re sure,” I said.

“I’m sure.”

“Thank you.”

“Sofe, you don’t ever have to thank me. You’re my sister. How soon will we know the result?”

“I’m not sure.”

But I really hoped it wasn’t too long.

“Well, the sooner I get the test, the better.” He stood.

“You’re going now? Aaron, I don’t think—”

“Relax, Sis. I got this. I’ll catch you two later.” He waltzed out of the room as if it was just business as usual.

“That was weird, right?” I said.

“It wasn’t not weird. He’s probably still in a little bit of shock. But he’s going to be pretty disappointed when he realizes there’s probably a wait for the test.” Cole smiled at me. “So I was thinking—”

“Careful, you’ll hurt your head.”

He rolled his eyes. “Let’s add something to your list for when you’re better.”

“Cole, I’m not sure.”

“Just hear me out, okay? Obviously, your current situation is going to make it difficult to keep the list in play. So let’s focus on after.

“When the treatment is done and you’re finally better, what is the one thing you want to do more than anything?”

“I…” I hesitated. “I don’t know.”

Because planning for beyond the here and now seemed like tempting fate. And fate had already been cruel enough to me.

“Come on, there must be something.”

“You choose something,” I suggested.

“Me? But it’s supposed to be your list.”

“You can make one for me.”

His eyes clouded over for a second, but then my parents burst into the room with a tray of drinks.

“Wasn’t sure what you two wanted so we got pretty much one of everything.”

“You do know there are only two of us?”

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