The 100, How I Ended Up On Earth

Chapter 3

Haiden's POV
(One Day)

I closed the cabinet door as I pulled out a glass and filled it with water. The water didn't turn on and I gritted my teeth as I slammed it back onto the shelf, then forcing the cabinet door closed

I forgot that the water was only on for an hour a day. I don't know how I did it but somehow I was fucking stupid enough to manage it.

Who in their right goddamn mind thought that was a smart idea?

I clenched and in clenched my fists as I walked to my room and went into one of my drawers. I pulled out a flask of water and took a small sip of it before replacing the cap and setting it back into the drawer.

I might need it later, let's not go wasting it all now.

I heard shuffling from down the hall and saw Mom walking down the hallway, her hands pressed to her temples.

"The headaches back?" I asked. She nodded, her face was pale as she looked at me. "Fever break yet?" I asked.

She shook her head very slightly back at me. I went back into my room and reopened the drawer, grabbing the flask and popping the lid off.

I walked back out into the hallway and handed extended my arm out, giving her the flask. She slightly shook her head.

"Mom, you need to stay hydrated, I'll fill up a bunch of glasses tomorrow but for now you have to drink something." She sighed and slowly wrapped her fingers around the flask and slid it from my hand.

She brought the flask to her lips and tilted her head back, downing the water in seconds. When she was done she wiped the access water form the edges of her lips with the back of her hand and handed me back the flask.

"Do you need any help?" I asked.

She sighed and shook her head. "Don't worry sweetheart I'm fine. Just headaches."

She turned away from me and headed towards the kitchen. I followed behind her and pulled out her chair for her and than set the flask on the counter next to the sink.

I turned to see her shakily sit down in her chair. I walked over and pushed her chair into the table for her.

Her face seemed to be getting paler and paler by the minute. Her eyes seemed bloodshot as she looked down.

I went over to the cabinet and opened it. I reached up onto the shelf and grabbed some vitamin paste. I closed the door and turned around, I gave my mom a larger portion. I took a very small portion.

My mother looked up at me. She shook her head. "No, Haiden switch with me. You need more." She went to push her food towards me but I put my hand into hers and shook my head.

"Don't fight me on this, you helped me growing up, now it's my turn to help you." I whispered as I took my portion and began to eat it.

She sighed and slowly she began to eat as well.

When she was done I helped pull out her chair and she slowly got to her feet as I cleaned up. It was only a little but it was better to get it done know.

She shuffled her way back down the hallway. I sighed as I leaned against the countertop, pressing my palms to the edges and my legs completely straight as I took a few deep breathe.

I wished I could take this away from her, she didn't deserve to be sick. Her days were numbered now, and I know she didn't mind since she would be with dad and she only worried about me but I didn't want her to go.

I was selfish, I wanted her to stay with me. I didn't want to be left alone, I didn't want it to be like dad all over again.

I pushed myself away from the counter and slowly walked my way down the hallway. I went into bed room and sat down on the bed next to her. I pushed some hair back from her face as she took deep breathes.

"Mom, don't worry everything's going to be okay." I whispered.

Slowly she opened her eyes. "If things go badly, if I go, you can't close yourself out again. And i know you already did so you need to fix things."

I shook my head. My eyes got a little bit tear as I looked at her. "You're not going anywhere just yet. You are going to be fine." I said sternly.

She shook her head. "We both know I'm not. There aren't happy endings for us on Walden." She said quietly. "I don't want the same for you if you can control it." Her eyes slowly closed.

I reached out and held onto her hand, she squeezed my hand reassuringly and I continued to hold on even after she loosened her grip.

"Sweetheart, I need some sleep." Her voice was getting quieter, the words were starting to become nearly audible whispers as she was already almost asleep. "I love you."

"I love you too." I whispered back.

Her breathes were still ragged but they were calmer, slower than when she was awake, she was breathing a little easier.

A few tears escaped my eyes as I leaned down and pressed my lips to her forehead. I squeezed my eyes shut as I dropped my chin to my chest and leaned back to sit up straight.

Slowly I opened my eyes and gave her hand one more squeeze before I removed my hand from hers and walked out of the room.

I closed the door behind me and when it was close do leaned against it and stared up at the ceiling.

I would make her see that she would live.

I would help her to stay strong. And I didn't care what she said about other people, I didn't want to get close to anyone, I wanted to be alone. I wanted it to be just me and my mother.

No one cared about me but her, so why bother.

I turned my head downward and looked at the door.

She would be okay, even if I had to sacrifice myself to do it.