collapses against a desk, struggling to stand I'm... okay. Just... need a minute.
no u aren't come sit here
No, really... I can handle it. Just... give me a moment. tries to push himself up from the desk
please...your health is more important than this
leans heavily on the desk, his eyes flashing with determination I know...but I can't let everyone down. I'll be fine. Just...give me a chance, please.
okay but if you aren't feeling better then i will have to kick your ass
forces a weak smile You wouldn't dare. But thanks for the concern. I'll try to get back on my feet soon. takes a deep breath and pushes himself up straight Now, where were we?
picking up your plates that you dropped
winces and clutches his chest, trying to catch his breath Damn it... I didn't want you to see me like this. reaches out for one of the plates
i caught it before it fell
grateful, reaches out and takes the plate from ChocolatePhoenix's hand Thanks... I guess I'm not as invincible as I thought.
are you still feeling unwell?
sighs heavily Yeah, I am... It's been getting worse over the past few days. Fatigue, dizziness... I've been ignoring it, but maybe I should see a doctor.
do you need me to call one?
shakes his head No, it's fine. I'll make an appointment after work. Thanks though. takes a deep breath, trying to shake off the weakness
<Later that day, Cordell Walker collapses again at work and is rushed to the hospital>
weakly reaches out for ChocolatePhoenix's hand I... I'm scared, ChocolatePhoenix. I don't know what's happening to me.
grabs ChocolatePhoenix's hand tightly Promise me you won't leave my side, no matter what happens. I need you there...with me.
whispers, his voice barely audible Thank you, ChocolatePhoenix...your words mean everything to me. grips ChocolatePhoenix's hand even tighter
at the hospital they told us that cordell had heart problems
gasps, his face paling Heart problems? They...they said I have heart problems? How...how could they not have noticed before?
it was overlooked bc they wasn't expecting it since you're young
clasps ChocolatePhoenix's hand tighter, his voice trembling Young and healthy, that's what I always thought I was... But now...