Giving Him Her Everything (Markiplier x Neko Sister!Pie)

Chapter 8: By Your Side

(Rose's POV)

Mark was still in coma after what my dad did to him. They told us that the following were broken: his left leg, 8 ribs, his right wrist, and his neck. That's why he couldn't breathe well at the house that day...

Felix and I were being questioned on whether we needed to go to a children's home or not. They said we had a choice because Felix was so close to being an adult. Age 17.
They said if he could maintain his grades in school this year, he could have the choice of living with a friend. He chose to stay with Marzia and her family. I chose to stay with Mark and his mom. She didn't mind, knowing I'd take care of him. Plus, she liked me, even though I was a Neko...

I sat by Mark, waiting for him to wake up. He still looked horrible, and I mean horrible. He had to have a breathing tube, IV, and a blood package.
With it already been two months, I was beginning to worry. But I stayed by him every second. His brother, Thomas, did too.

"I've seen how happy you make him, Rose," he smiled. "I haven't seen him this happy since our dad was still alive. It's like you fill that void for him... Thank you for that."
"Never a problem. I wish I could've stopped him though, Thomas..."
"He was only trying to save you from a world of hell. I've heard nekos get pushed around a lot... But trust me, he did the right thing by getting you out of there. He didn't want you hurt. Maybe doing it a little stupidly, but he did it."
"But-"

I saw Mark shift a little and squint his eyes. Thomas and I jumped up, praying he was about to wake up.
I saw his eyelids rise to show his beautiful, sweet chocolate eyes.

"Rose? Tom?" He asked, his voice very weak. "...Where's Mom?"
"She went home," Tom sighed.
"How long have I been out?"
"Two months, bro..."
"Two months?!" He gasped, jolting up and regretting it instantly.
"Take it easy, babe," I warned. "You have a lot of broken bones. You need to take it easy."

After a few hours, they said he could go home. As long as I was there to help.

Once we got back to his house, I had to help him up the stairs. But, I was having trouble. Finally, Tom got him in his arms and carried him upstairs.

"TOM, DAMMIT!" Mark gasped, laughing. "PUT ME DOWN!!"

Tom just laughed and put Mark in bed. Mark gave him an evil, stern look as he left. After he left, we were alone.

"Do you want me to get your phone so you can tweet about how you'll have to be on bed rest for a while?"
"Yeah," he sighed.

After his tweet, I saw he was upset. I crawled into bed with him and snuggled against him. He just stroked my hair, ears, and tail like he usually does.

"I know you're upset, babe," I sighed, trying to stop purring as I talked. "But it's gonna be okay. You'll be up and running before you know it."
"You think so?"
"I know so..."

He smiled and hugged me closer.

"You know, I don't think I could ask for a better girlfriend..."

I blushed and purred loudly as he said that. No one really acknowledged me this year until now. Mark loved me for me, and I to him.

"Same to you, Markimark," I smiled, using one of his several nicknames.

He gently cupped my cheek and pulled me into a sweet, passionate kiss. It lasted a bit until Jack came in.

"I'm sorry," he apologized. "But I wanted tuh' come see ya, Mark. I got so fookin' worried when I saw ya like that."
"I can see why," Mark giggled. "I looked like shit! Still do."
"No shite. Anyway, I'll let you two get back tuh' what ya were doin'. I'll be back later."

Then he left, and we kissed again and again. We played some video games afterwards, and I was beating him.

"Dammit!!" Mark cussed as his character died. "How're you beating me?!"
"I guess it's luck."
"Bullshit! I would've beaten you had my wrist not been broken!"

I just laughed. He could be an idiot when he wanted. 

"Babe," Mark began, putting down his controller.
"Yeah?"
"...How much do you love me?"

This question was new. I had a million ways to answer, but I couldn't pick.

"Mark... I love you with all my heart. Why do you ask?"
"I wanted to make sure you wouldn't leave me..."

Did he really feel this way? Time to change that.

"Why would I ever leave you? You've saved mine and Felix's lives more times than I can count, I love you with everything I have, and you love me for me. What's more to ask for?"

He smiled and lightly kissed me on the head before we got back to gaming. I began thinking... Maybe I was filling the void when he lost his dad, like Thomas said. I didn't mind doing that, really. If he was happy, so was I.
I knew I'd have to help him with his wounds and whatnot. But this was new. I've gone through similar shit, but not like that. My dad turned out to be a complete asshole. His loved him with all his heart.

I soon began to think too much and got a headache.

"You alright, Rose?"
"It's just a headache, babe," I sighed.
"C'mon... Lay down."

Once I got situated, he took off his glasses and put his (somewhat broken) arm around my waist and hugged me to his chest. Then, he laid his chin on my shoulder and kissed my neck.

"I love you, my little Neko," he smiled.
"I love you too..."