Mark of Cain (Clementine x male reader story)

Chapter 11: A Spark

AJ excitedly runs up the stairs towards Clem's office; eager to show her the gift the two of you had just spend hours making for her. You follow quickly behind him.

AJ: I can't wait for her to see it!

You: I know, kid. It's all you've been talking about for the past ten minutes.

AJ's liveliness suddenly dims as he speaks in a much quieter tone.

AJ: What if she doesn't like it?

You: What are you talking about, of course she'll like it.

AJ: I hope so...we worked really hard to build this.

You: Well then... let's go see what she thinks.

You both walk over to the door and open it. The two of you step into the room only to notice that Clementine has her head down on the desk and is fast asleep.

You: Uh...AJ, maybe we should wait until she wakes up.

AJ: Yeah you're right. She looks tired.

You are about to turn around and leave when AJ accidentally drops the prosthetic leg. He gets slightly startled, but quickly picks it back up. Luckily it wasn't damaged; but the loud noise was enough to wake Clementine from her unconscious state.

Clem: Uhh...

She slowly comes to her senses; allowing her to notice AJ and you standing there.

Clem: Goofball?, Y/N?

You: Hey, Clem. Sorry we woke you up; AJ just wanted to show you something.

Clem: What...time...is it?

You: Around five, I think.

Clem: Oh, God. How did I let myself drift off like that?

You: It's okay. We all know you've been put under a lot of pressure lately.

Clem notices the leg in AJ's hands.

Clem: whatcha got there, kiddo?

AJ: Y/N and I made this for you.

He holds the prosthetic out and hands it to her from across the table. She looks shocked.

Clem: Oh, wow. Thanks guys.

AJ: I told you I'd make you a new foot. I didn't even need the foot book, I just needed Y/N's help.

Clem shifts her gaze from AJ to you; smiling gratefully. She silently mouths the words "thank you".

You nod.

AJ: Try it on!

Clem spins around on the chair and begins fitting the leg to her stump. After fixing it in place, she stands up; struggling to keep her balance.

Clem: Well, goofball...I think it works.

AJ smiles in excitement.

She begins walking around the room, trying out her new prosthesis. She looks over to you.

Clem: How did you get the size right?...without my help I mean.

You: Uhh...trust me, you don't wanna know.

Clem: Uh...okay?

You: Hopefully this will help you manage Leading the group.

She nods in response.

AJ: It looks so cool! Like a robot.

Clem: That's right kiddo, I'm now officially a cyborg.

AJ: Do you like it?