Today was going to be great. I looked around me at the people walking, or running, in and out of the hospital. I smiled and walked in. I was now one step closer to my dream of becoming a surgeon. This is where I belonged. All my life I had prepared for this. I turned down parties, skiing, prom, boys, trips to Florida, mall days, and so many other things. I even powered through an exam once while I had a raging migraine. There is no room for mistakes, anxiety, or distractions.

I looked around for Sophie who was supposed to meet me here to give me instructions. I walked around a little, and just as I was pulling out my phone to call her I saw it. A distraction......in the shape of a boy. Oh no.