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(High School)Derrick’s P.O.V.“Whooo!”A giant splash echoed through the backyard, followed by unfiltered laughter. Just two boys, lost in summer heat and reckless joy, playing in a giant, lonely swimming pool. Derrick and Riley were glued together at every given chance.“That jump was lame. Watch this.” Derrick took a running start along the wet sidewalk, did a double flip, and landed in the water with a clean splash.“Booo! Show-off!” Riley shouted, matching his energy.They were spending the day at Derrick’s house, which had a vastly different vibe from Riley’s. No strict rules, no bodyguards shadowing every move, and certainly no parents hovering or scolding them.“Boys, come out for some refreshments soon!”The lady of the house called from the cabana, while the maid set glasses of juice on the table.Derrick rolled his eyes and hissed under his breath.“Pfft. Your stepmom seems nice,” Riley teased, only to get a rise out of him.“Don’t be fooled by her fake smile. She’s just an
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Days later..."I'm home," Derrick announced as he entered the house. Day in and day out, he had gradually added more staff - more eyes to watch over the precious treasure locked within these walls."Baby? Violet?" he called, exhaustion evident in his voice. The bedroom was dim, curtains drawn shut. For a moment, he thought she wasn’t there. Then he flicked on the lights.Valery was still in bed - exactly where she had been when he left that morning."Hey," he said gently, rubbing her shoulders and planting a soft kiss. "I thought we agreed - you weren’t going to do this today.""I called the hospital," Valery murmured, voice brittle. "He’s still not awake.""He will wake up.""You don’t understand, Derrick. I’m… I’m scared. What if I was wrong? What if my decision ends up killing him?”Derrick pulled back, his tone icing over. "So you’d rather kill yourself before he croaks?"Valery’s eyes widened. Her head lifted. "What did you just say?""Nothing," he muttered, jaw tight as he turne
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Valery was soon called into a closed-door meeting. Seven people. Five white coats, two administrators in tailored suits. Not a single smile among them. There was no mention of Ryan’s improved vitals. Just questions. Why did you authorize that drug? What is your true relationship with the patient? Do you know the risk you’ve put this facility under? “You didn’t wait for the team leader.” The hospital administrator, Dr Ali said after Valery explained her methods. “Do you understand what’s at stake here? We’re talking about potential liability, breach of research protocol, and risking a multi-million-dollar trial.” Valery’s gaze didn’t waver. “You mean risking your funding.” Dr. Ali’s jaw tensed. “This is not about money-” “Isn’t it?” she interrupted, tone stern but controlled. “Because I haven’t heard one question about Ryan. Just the trial. The optics. The fallout.” The Chief of the department said, “That patient’s outcome, while fortunate, doesn’t negate the risk.”
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The longer she stared at him, the harder her memory broke. It dragged her back to her greatest loss - Riley. The quiet beeping of monitors echoed the hollow silence that followed his final breath. They were supposed to have forever. But hope… Hope is a liar. Sweet on the tongue, cruel in the fall. “Temp’s at 41.3°C! BP’s 78 over 32. Oxygen’s crashing, 82% and falling!” Nurse Eva’s voice snapped Valery to the present. Ryan was burning up, his skin hot under the pulse oximeter. His chest heaved, as if his lungs were forgetting how to breathe. Dr. Linda stormed in, assessing the vitals with a practiced eye. “He’s rejecting the drug. Shut it down. Prep for sedation now.” “No.” Valery stepped forward, shoulders squared, voice steel. The room froze at the sharpness of it. Her heart thundered, but her mind was cold and clinical. “This isn’t rejection. It’s cytokine release. He’s in the middle of a full-blown immune storm.” “Valery, if it’s systemic inflammation-” Dr.
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Days slowly crept into weeks, and weeks into months before anyone realized. Ryan and Valery’s hostile exchanges slowly gave way to cooperation. Yet, every time she was near him, Valery couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing. The fierce soul she once knew had dimmed- left behind was a man enduring the daily grind of drug trials and surgical procedures. On the bright side, her relationship with Derrick remained steady. In fact, he seemed to be trying harder than ever - more attentive, more patient. Her mother, ever the matchmaker, frequently pressed her to push Derrick toward a proposal. “Before someone else snatches him,” she’d say. Valery just nodded along for some peace of mind. Meanwhile, the team of doctors working Ryan’s case had finally settled on a course of action. They called it ‘Phase One’, a trial to gauge his endurance. It wasn’t a cure, but at least it could slow things down. The first week went surprisingly well. Ryan had no complications and the p
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High SchoolRyan had always been a rebel. Living with an illness didn’t tame his spirit, it only made him fiercer, more defiant. If his days were numbered, he sure as hell wasn’t going to spend them trying to please anyone.He didn’t pick fights, but he never walked away from one either. And every time, he made sure to finish what someone else had started.After his fifth school suspension in a single year, his mother, Hecate, had finally made the difficult call. Homeschooling. It wasn’t just about his record; it was about survival. Ryan’s condition had shown little progress, and every morning he left for school felt like a gamble. Worse, his identical twin Riley was constantly dragged into his mess.So when Riley finally got into a new school without him, Hecate clung to the hope that her calmer son might thrive. Riley was thoughtful, rational - the kind of kid teachers liked. But even he couldn’t avoid trouble. One evening, he came home with bruises, hidden beneath long sleeves and
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