Promise [Adrienette au]

5

I never really thought of it before. Have I ever liked anyone? "I don't know" was all I could answer. But why is this a question she'd want to ask me anyway? "Have you?" I was curious now. "Maybe"

What did she mean by maybe? Was that a yes? "Do you mind if I ask who?" But by now, the car came to a stop. We had just parked in the parking lot to the hospital my mom rested in. She didn't bother to answer, instead she just got out and waited for me to follow with.

I didn't ask about it again, because if she hadn't answered the first time I can only assume she didn't want to answer at all. "Adrien! Nice to see you again. You can go ahead" the lady at the counter greeted me not shortly after we walked in. Her name was Kayla, and she wasn't much older than me and Marinette. Ten years at most. She had seen me come in and out of the hospital doors multiple times, so If I wanted, I could consider her a friend.

Marinette followed me to my Moms room, and was there when I opened the door to see her shining smile. "Adrien! I'm so glad to see you again!" Mom looked at me first, but then noticed Marinette not far behind me and smiled even bigger. "It's been so long since I've seen you two in the same room!" she clapped her hands together and looked at us both.
We simply nodded and went to sit down beside her.

"I really appreciate you bringing her with you, Adrien" she smiled. I nodded, and Marinette did the same. "I'm uh- I'm very sorry something like this has happened to you." Marinette managed to get out, but I could tell she felt a bit awkward. "No, don't be sorry. It's not anyones fault."

"It's my fault." I couldn't hold it in any longer. This was the truth, this is what's been on my mind for the past few weeks. "Adrien, don't say such a thing-" "mom but it is my fault! Maybe if I had payed attention to the symptoms sooner, we could've caught it more early on. You wouldn't have been in as bad of a condition that you are now if only-"

"Adrien, I've struggled with Leukemia for around three months now. But it hasn't been getting better, and that's what you need to understand." Did she just say what I think she said? So what she's telling me, is that she's had cancer for months now and I've never noticed or been informed until now? "May I ask what that's supposed to mean?" I demanded answers. This was NOT going ignored. "Adrien, me and your father didn't want to tell you at first. I've been in and out of the hospital a lot lately. Whether it's while you're at school, or asleep. We didn't think it was the right time to tell you...until..

Until it wasn't something we could hide anymore. When I was set to stay in the hospital for a couple weeks, we knew there was no way of hiding it anymore. I'm sorry we didn't tell you sooner, Adrien. But we knew it would just be too hard-" the hidden anger inside me got the best of my actions. "Oh, so you think it's better to tell me the moment you're set to lie on your death bed? When you're in your worst state, like that's supposed to make me feel better? Well thanks. I really appreciate it."

And that was it. I stormed out of the room, through the foyer, and to the car. I would sit in there until Marinette and my Mon finished talking after my whole 'scene'.

Regret started to flood my body. Guilt too, especially. I had just told off my Mom who if anything, didn't want me to be hurt or worry. I had really fucked up this time. Knowing her, she'd forgive me in a snap. She'd understand. But there was a problem, because I knew after this I wouldn't be able to forgive myself.

That's when I realized, I hadn't been able to even think of myself throughout the majority of this. Yes, I did at certain times such as when I told my Mom off and lost Marinette as a friend. But when I was ever hurting, alone, depressed, had I ever thought about myself?

[3rd person POV]

Emilie and Marinette watched as the blonde stormed out. Marinette attempted to go after him, but was stopped after feeling a tug on her arm preventing her to go. "Leave him" Emilie insisted. Marinette obligated and sat back down. "He just needs time."

Marinette nodded, and looked away slightly. The situation was quite awkward. "Marinette, may I ask you something?" Emilie was now the one looking away, but Marinette began to have full attention on her. "Yes, anything"

"Could you please take care of Adrien for me? No matter what he says, I know he's not doing the best. And when I'm gone, I'll be depending on you to watch over him, okay?"

That's when Marinette realized what she was saying to her. Emilie knew for a fact that she wasn't going to make it. Tears swelled in Marinettes eyes and she began to cry. "It's okay, dear. It'll be alright." Marinette tried nodding and speaking, but at this point she was sobbing. "Do what you will with this information. You can tell Adrien, if you choose. Or, you could wait for him to figure out himself. Even in the end if he's not satisfied with you're decision, remember none of those options will ever put you in the wrong."

Marinette looked for a tissue, and began to wipe up her face. There was no doubt it was obvious she had been crying, but at least the tears stopped flowing. "Marinette, I suggest you go with Adrien now. Thank you for coming," Emilie thanked her and smiled sweetly. The bluenette wiped her tears and let out a small "any time."