Finals

Even If I Died

Morty was looking out the window of the ship, wondering how he would ever make it in school. He'd probably fail, but Rick would probably be happy to hear that. That pissed him off. His fucken best friend and grandfather didn't even support his education. His thoughts ran away with him and soon he was sitting in the ship, chewing his lip. He began squirming in anger. Rick was too buzzed to really notice. He glanced to Morty eventually and noticed his behavior.

"Morty what's wr-rr-ong?"

"Nothing." Morty snapped.

"Okay." Rick said, accepting it.

Morty kept it up, being angry. Rick stopped the ship in the middle of nowhere. Literally.

"Morty what the hell is wrong?"

"Nothing, Rick."

"Morty."

"What rick?"

"Look, you don't have to tell me, Morty, but its better if you do, Morty. Just tell me, Morty."

"I'm just.." His arms were crossed and he was looking away, angry. He sat up straighter. "I'm gonna fail my classes, Rick. And you're not gonna give a damn even if I do but I do! I-I give a damn, Rick. I know you just use me but I don't want to be a useless, stupid Morty!" He cried out, looking away again as tears form.

Rick sat in the driver seat awkwardly. "Morty, I'm sorry if you can't help being stupid, but because of that, you're not useless. If you were smart, what purpose would I have for you?"

"You'd actually like me!" Morty yelled, cringing.

Rick blinked, taken back.

"You think I don't like you?"

"Rick, I don't even think you'd cry if I died."

That...cut deep. Eminem was honest in his songs. That really did feel like a steel knife in his windpipe. It was a burning pain. He felt his heart ache and chest constrict. Was this really how Morty felt? He didn't think he'd cry if he died?

"You don't mean that, Morty." Rick played off. He didn't wanna deal with this. Not now. Really not ever.

"Yes I do Rick. Why wouldn't I?"

"Well why the fuck wouldn't I cry if you died, Morty?!" Rick snapped back.

"Because you hate me!" Morty cried, looking to him once more, tears streaming.

Rick gave a hurt look. Morty truly thought this and it was all Rick's fault.

...
He'd have to make it up to him.