Marina's POV

The nurse had made it clear once the radiation started I would be hospitalised, no longer permitted to be alone without some kind of assistance. Everyone kept on reminding me of the harsh symptoms chemotherapy had as if had I forgotten.

I had to make all kinds of arrangements with my professors about school. That's right I was going go to battle cancer and go through all of my college courses at the same time. My nurses thought I had gone completely mad.

"Hello," the hairdresser said politely. "How may I help you today?"

"We would like to shave our heads."

The woman raised an eyebrow. "Both of you?"

"Yes," I stuttered. Never had I wanted to do this, but Liam insisted it should be done. Besides all of my hair would come out eventually from the chemo.

"Cancer?" She asked, I nodded, and she gave me a sympathetic look in return. When she brought out the razor I flinched and Liam squeezed my hand affectionately.

"Could I donate my hair to Locks Of Love?" I begged, hoping something I had could go to a good cause.

"Of course!" The woman responded happily.

Liam was my only supporter when it came to shaving my head, because he did it right along with me. Never in a million years could I had ever expected that and I was eternally grateful.

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Liam cleared his throat. "Marina?"

"Yes?"

"Have you ever thought about making our relationship public?" Liam asked sweetly.

I took a deep breath. "I suppose it can't hurt- I mean I haven't used any of my social networking accounts in years."

"Really?" I nodded. "Do you mind?" He asked, pulling out his iPhone to take a snapshot.

"No, of course not." I said reassuringly.

The picture came out a little blurry, but other than that was fine. For the most part I looked like a normal person. My sea-green eyes were twinkling. I had a small smile plastered to my face- exposing my overbit. Underneath the dark, brown hair from the wig was my magnolia-white skin. The only unsettling thing about my appearance was my sunken in check bones, because of the weight loss the cancer had caused.

Under the picture Liam wrote, "enjoying my time with my beautiful girlfriend, Marina." As soon as Liam posted the picture comments immediately stared popping up.

@Payne_Lili I doubt she loves him

My jaw dropped. Of course I loved him!

@1DWorldUpdate she's an ugly slut

I was appalled and hurt by the comment, but continued to read.

@hOtlikepayne this had got 2 b an act

No, it wasn't!

@lovey_dub guys seriously? y can't u b happy for him?

Finally, somebody who was understanding. More comments started popping up that we're defending me and they left me surprised by the turn of events.

"When I get home after the chemo, I think I'll make a new twitter account to replace my old one." I informed Liam, right before a nurse walked in the waiting room.

"Ms. Poulston?" She called out. "They're ready for you."

I swallowed my saliva nervously. Liam gave my hand an affectionate squeeze, then pecked my check. However, nothing he could do would help with the fear that was consuming my body.

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