You Thought.

Chapter 9: Gone but Never Forgotten

            

Recap:

"I was lying! I like you so I thought you would think if I liked my secret admirer you wouldn't like me back." He says.

"You like me?" I ask.

He shuts his mouth.

"Cats out of the bag already? It only took eleven years." We turn to Eliana walking in the room.

"What do you mean?" I ask Eliana.

"The kids liked you since 2nd grade, stupid." She says.

I look at Kody. "Really?" I ask.

"Eliana." Kody growls.

"Oh, calm down killer, she liked you too remember? The love notes." Eliana states.

"Eliana—" Mikey cuts him off.

"Auggie," Mikey says, we look at him, "It's Mark. He's in the hospital." He says.

My stomach drops.

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Auggie

We make our way to the Hospital and all I can think about is death.

I know I shouldn't worry because Mark is strong, but I think something bad is going to happen. I don't think he will pull through this time.

I hate that I think like this. I don't think he will though. This is going to be the end. I know it.

"Augustine?" I snap my head up and see my mom. She has tears in her eyes. "He doesn't have a lot of time, you need to come say goodbye." She says with tears in her eyes.

I put a hand over my mouth trying not to scream, cry, anything. He needed to be here for me. I love him and he's leaving me.

"August, please." My mom says.

I stand up and Kody comes with.

We walk into his room and he's awake, but barely breathing.

"Mark?" I sob out.

He looks over at me. "Hi Darling." He says roughly.

I run over to him and grab his hand crying harder. "You can't leave me Mark, please."

"Augustine, it's my time. You knew I wasn't going to be here long. Look, you aren't alone, and you are not going to be. You have real friends now. Now Kody, I know you. You're a real nice boy. Please stay with her, keep her strong." Mark says.

I breathe deeply. "I love you Mark." I say, hugging him tightly.

"I love you too my dear Augustine." He says, hugging me tight.

"Augustine, before I go may I speak to Kody in private?" Mark asks.

 

I nod and kiss him on the cheek. I leave the room and close the door behind me.

 

Kody

I watch as Auggie closes the door, I turn back to Mark.

Why am I so nervous?

Why is he dying?

"Look Kody," Mark says, grabbing my attention. "I know you love Augustine, and not just like a friend. But you need to promise me something, okay?"

"Yes." I say quietly.

"Never hurt her. Please don't. That little girl means the most to me, she brought light back to me when my wife and the twins died. I thought God was giving me another chance, and I gladly took it. Now I'm leaving her and I'm counting on you to keep her happy. Please Kody, do this for me." Mark says.