Marc x Nathaniel * Stories and One-Shots *

Depression: Part One

Kim's POV: 

I had so many plans for the weekend! Alix and I were having a race, (based off of my dares, of course) Juleka and her brother, Luka, were having a boat party, and everyone was invited too! I also had a swimming practice with Ondine...

A paper flew down in front of me, snapping me out of my thoughts.

'What's this?'  I asked myself, picking the note up. It had seemed to drop out of Marc's pocket. Marc was a normal boy in my class, but I'd noticed that he has seemed more tired lately. Surely just a lack of sleep.

I called out to Marc, but he didn't hear me. You know me and my curiosity; I had to open the note. I gasped in shock when I saw what was written on it.

"Kim! What's up?" Alix asked, running over. "You seem surprised."

I pocketed the note. "Oh, it's nothing. Just a bit stressed for my swimming practice," I lied.

"Right. See you at the party?" Alix told me. 

"Yep." 

Alix ran off into the crowd of people. I opened the note again. I still couldn't believe it. 

Dear friends and family,

I've lived a happy life.

I'm glad that all of you were here for me.

But I can't go on any longer.

I trouble everyone.

I have no use in this world.

There's something wrong with me.

I don't feel pain anymore.

I want to live in a world where pain turns to pleasure. Sadness turns to bliss.

I hope that you'll forget me soon.

Don't think about me anymore.

I'm worthless.

Marc

I never knew that Marc was depressed! I had to do something... but what? I looked around for any help. I didn't want to make a huge fuss about it; it'd probably make Marc's condition even worse. 

I had to tell someone I trusted, and someone who he trusted too. I decided to hurry home and call Alix for help.

*-- Le Time Skip To After School --*

"Alix!" I yelled into my phone.

"What's up?" Her voice came through.

"I need someone who you trust and that Marc trusts too," I explain hurriedly. 

"Why?" Alix asked.

"I-I can't tell you yet. But please, is there anyone?" I pleaded.

Alix was silent over the phone. I knew what would happen next; she'd want a compromise.

"I'll tell you only if you tell me what's wrong," Alix said.

"Fine. But don't tell anyone else," I said.

"Ha, you know me. I'd never tell a soul," Alix joked.

"Alix! This is serious!" I yelled.

 "Sorry, sorry. What's wrong, then?"

 I explained to her about Marc's suicide note and how he probably has a serious case of depression.

"Whoa... Marc? Depressed? Who'd ever guess?" Alix was surprised.

"I don't know, so do you have anyone in mind?" I asked. 

"Yep. Nathaniel. He's Marc's most trusted friend," Alix told me. "I'll call him and explain-" 

"No, don't!" I shouted. "I'll talk to him in person tomorrow. Thanks for your help, Alix." 

"Whatever you say, Kim," Alix said, then hung up.

I ran over to my computer and searched for 'How to deal with people who have depression'. A lot of results popped up, but none of them were particularly helpful. I guess that I'd have to talk to Marc tomorrow about this note. I hope he doesn't run away, or things would get very complicated.