Poppy's PoV

The sun shone through the curtains, lighting our room and sending one single slither of brightness across both mine and Calum's faces. We moved around a little, desperate to get comfortable and go back to sleep but we knew it wasn't going to happen. I could barely sleep as it was, knowing that today was the day I was going to have my surgery. We were due to fly out this morning for Vienna, and as soon as we landed Sam and I were heading for the hospital whilst the others had soundcheck for their first tour date. It had finally arrived...

"Good morning beautiful." Calum rolled over to me and let out a big smile, his fingers stroking my cheek as I smiled tiredly back.

"Good morning handsome." I added back, pulling a cheeky face as I shuffled myself closer to him. Our bodies tangled together as we hugged, settling against each other as we just rested and let the minutes drift away from us. Finally, and unfortunately, the alarm began to blare from my phone signalling that we needed to get up.

"No." Calum moaned as he shut the alarm off, draping his arm over me to stop me from getting out of bed. "A few more minutes." I let out a small laugh.

"Cal, we already set the alarm for the latest we could. Now come on, let me get ready." I wrapped myself up in the white sheet, hoping to give myself some dignity as I headed to the bathroom however, as I finally moved off the bed and took a step away, the sheet was tugged back, grounding me beside the bed. Knowing I had nothing on under this, Calum let out a devious smile, his hands balling the sheet up and anchoring it down. "Cal..." I whined, hoping that he would let me go but his devious smirk didn't budge. If this was how he wanted to play it, then so be it. I may not be feeling one hundred percent but I still knew what would shock Calum. With a sultry smile on my face, I lifted my arms slightly and let the material fall to the ground. Calum's eyes instantly darkened as he took in the sight before him and I let out a small laugh. I confidently turned away without another word and headed into the bathroom, trying to get myself ready for the biggest day of my life. Without hesitation, Calum was behind me as we both looked into the bathroom mirror. His hands were round my waist, his face nuzzled into the crook of my neck as he kissed me tenderly.

"You're so beautiful." He whispered to me as he gazed longingly into the mirror.

"Coming from you!" I responded, turning to face him as I wrapped my arms around his neck. We kissed passionately for a moment before Calum broke away, his face suddenly changing.

"I'm so sorry I can't be there today baby." His hand stroked my back as he spoke. "It's going to kill me knowing you're there while I'm on stage."

"I told you not to worry! I'll be fine. As soon as it's done, Sam said he'd update you. Just focus on your performance." I was feeling a lot more comfortable with the whole situation a lot more than I had been before, I think the speed in which everything was happening had just meant I'd had to accept it regardless and just make sure I could get it all done. The sooner I was cancer free, the better.

"Easy for you to say." Calum sighed, running his hands through my hair. "I won't be able to see you, or look after you because we're doing back to back dates there. As soon as tonight's one is up, it's sleep and then get ready for the next show. I'm leaving you to do all this by yourself and it just feels selfish." I cupped his face in my hands and moved his head to face mine, his eyes gazing into mine with pride and adoration.

"It's not selfish." I shot the thought down instantly. "I know who I got into a relationship with, it was never going to be easy every second of every day. I'm saying it's fine, you need to believe it too." One final time, Calum kissed me softly, finally but reluctantly leaving me in the bathroom to get myself ready. My suitcase was already packed and ready to go, my hand luggage being everything I'd need whilst I was in hospital. Calum got dressed and headed to the bathroom as I packed my final toiletries into my bag. This time, leaving the hotel felt sad, knowing that I was going to another country to experience something so big that my life would never be the same. Last night in this hotel room was the last night of me being who I was now, with my cancer and with everything that had happened to us before.
Today was the day that changed it all. I hadn't a clue what was going to happen from now on, no idea what the future held for not only me but for Calum too. We were soon to enter a completely different part of our lives together and that was what scared me. So far I enjoyed where we were at; the tour, travelling and shows in different countries, working as a nurse for the band and fans, being able to see Calum every single day. How far from this would it differ?

Calum grabbed the suitcases as we headed out, my stomach knotting in anxiety for the first time. We held hands the whole way, and for the whole flight, whilst the band tried to keep me happy and distracted. It didn't take long to land and suddenly, both myself and Calum realised this was it. We looked at each other at the airport, each with our own suitcase, our bodies close as we hugged for the final time. We shared one final, tender kiss. Tears welled my eyes as I took in every feature of his; his warming smile, loving eyes, his hair, his clothes, his scent. This would be the last time I'd have this for a few days. I could tell he was doing the same for me as he tried not to break down, knowing he was leaving me to fight this battle alone.

"You'll be amazing." I soothed him, his face showing the anguish he felt from leaving me alone to deal with this by myself.

"I'm so proud of you. I love you." He responded as he finally parted. Agonisingly, I watching him and the band leave through one exit whilst I headed in another direction to find Dr Forrester  who waited for me outside in the car , ready to take me in for my surgery. The moment was here. My life changing moment. I was doing this. I was getting rid of my cancer.