In the end... (Arny X Reader) Smut/Fluff

Distance

Hi everyone. Before you read this chapter, there is a trigger warning. There is a lot of mention of cancer, stroke and other severe medical problems. Proceed with caution and if any of the above trigger you then please DO NOT read this chapter. It can be very confronting and may cause distress for some.

July 15th, Friday, 1 AM. (1 Month Later)

Arny POV:

Not many people knew about my mum. I didn't want them to. I didn't want the pity.

It has been 2 days since mum was admitted back to the hospital, but this time it's more serious than it has ever been. She was diagnosed with stage 5 cancer early last month and she has deteriorated a lot faster than they expected. Y/n and I have been looking after her. Y/n basically lives with me now. I think she is too scared to leave me alone...

On Wednesday all three of us were in the kitchen. It felt like such a normal day too. The most normal it has been in over a month. I'm not sure what happened, it was all sort of a blur. What I do remember is one-minute mum was laughing and having fun and the next she had collapsed. She wasn't responding. Y/n called the ambulance, and she was rushed to the hospital. They said that when she collapsed, she fell into a coma. They aren't sure exactly how it happened yet because they are still running tests but hopefully, we will know soon.

"Bub, did you hear what I said?" y/n asks, pausing the show we were watching,

"Hm? uh-no, sorry" I respond. I've been distancing myself a lot from y/n since mum's diagnosis and I think she has picked up on it. It's just a lot for me to deal with, I have been so drained, and my anxiety has gone through the roof. It just feels so much easier to push her away instead of letting her help me.

"I asked if you've heard back from the hospital yet? Do you know if she's going to be okay? Or if they found out what caused her to go into a coma?" she seems genuinely concerned, but I'm not sure if it's for my mum, for me or both?

"Uh, no I haven't yet. I don't think I will for a few more days." I spoke. My voice faded as I finished my sentence. She leaned into me and hugged me tightly. It was comforting.

August 1st, Monday, 2 PM.

Hospital

"Would you like to see her?" the doctor approaches y/n and I as we are waiting outside,

"Yes please" I felt shaky, mum was finally awake. Y/n took hold of my arm and we walked into the room together. I saw her laying there, eyes shut. The tubes were finally out but she still had an oxygen mask on and an IV in. Before I could approach the bed, the doctor stops me,

"Before you talk to her there are some things you need to know" his voice was stern. I nod and he continues, "she isn't out of the clear yet. She still has very high chances of another stroke which caused this in the first place. She is extremely weak so we may have to insert tubes again to ensure her lungs don't collapse. She is in an extremely unstable condition. I need you to be cautious of that because there is a high likely hood that she may not make it through the week." Tears form in my eyes, but he doesn't end the conversation there, "the stroke was extremely severe which caused her to fall into the coma but after further examination, we found that she also had an aneurysm caused by extremely high blood pressure. This may have been due to the stress on her body. We are going to have to keep her here and continue to observe her. We have to stop chemo as it is making her condition worse. The visiting hours don't apply for you guys so stay for as long as you'd like. I do have some paperwork that I will need you to fill out. Prior to what happened, in her last appointment she also filled out some forms and she requested a DNR, which is a do not resuscitate. All we need from you is a signature to approve to the treatment we are giving her. I am so sorry about all of this. You can go and see her now" he nods and steps to the side, but I don't move. I was frozen. The words just keep repeating over and over in my head.

"She may not make it through the week?" I didn't notice that I had completely started crying but y/n did. She pulled me in and held me tight and I just cried. My mum may no longer be alive next week? Will I have to mourn my own mother next week? No. I won't let it happen.

"Arny?" a groggy voice echoes from behind me. I turn to see mum sitting up, oxygen mask off, smiling in my direction. My crying turns hysterical as I basically teleport to my mum, embracing her in the tightest hug I have ever given.

"It's okay, I'm here" she holds me tight, rubbing my back and scratching my head. I pull away and look at her, whipping my tears,

"you're awake"

"What do you mean?" she questions

"I thought the doctors would have told you? You've been in a coma for over a month ma" her face turns to shock,

"I've- what?" after that response I turn to y/n

"Can you go and get the doctor please?" she nods and leaves the room. I decided I would let the doctor tell my mum what he told me. I don't have the heart to tell her. I am hardly dealing with it myself.

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Around 5 minutes later y/n returned with the doctor. I stood by my mum as she was told the news. She seemed almost numb to it. She had no reaction. After a 10-minute conversation about her possibly having less than a week to live, the doctor left. I turned to mum to see if there was any sort of reaction, but her expression was the exact same as it has been for the last ten minutes.

"Mum? Are you okay?"

"mhm" she responds, "can you get me some water please?" she turned to face me. I nod and go to get her some water taking y/n with me.

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"Are you okay bub?" y/n asks me as we wait in line at the canteen. I nod in response because if I'm being completely honest, I have no idea if I'm okay or not. I know that mum isn't though, which is what is worrying me the most.

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We return to mum with her water but she was asleep. I put her water down next to her, tapped her shoulder and whispered. She woke up and smiled,

"We got your water," I said handing it to her.

"thankyou hun" she takes it and has a sip. "I think I'm going to have a nap." She smiles "you two should go home and get some rest. Its late." I shake my head,

"We aren't leaving you" my voice was wobbly, I was scared to leave her,

"you guys go home, get some rest and then come back tomorrow, okay? I'll be okay. I have a great doctor and the best nurses. Don't worry about me" she rubs my arm "please just go and get some rest. You need it." I nodded,

"okay, but we will be back first thing tomorrow morning with Maccas because you need some unhealthy food to fuel your body" I chuckle.

We exchange hugs, I tell her I love her, and y/n and I leave.

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We arrive home at about 3 AM. I was exhausted and so was y/n, she fell asleep in the car.

"Bub, we are home" I say tapping her arm. She mumbles and smiles as she opens her eyes,

"Carry me," she says. I chuckle and do as I am told. I pick her up bridal style, take her inside and put her to bed. Before I go to sleep, I have a quick snack because I haven't eaten since 8 AM yesterday morning.

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I get into bed and spoon y/n. As I am about to fall asleep my phone rings. It's the hospital.

Hi everyone! I hope you all are enjoying the story so far! here is a longer chapter as I am only posting once a fortnight. You will get longer chapters from now on, you will just have to wait longer.