FrieAme AU where Friede's a paediatrician and Amethio's a terminally ill inpatient. Friede's in charge of Amethio's care and keeps telling himself not to get attached but oops Friede gets attached. So does Amethio.

Contains main character death, obviously!

Thanks to my good friend for always contributing great ideas! <3

Part 1 can be found here
Part 3 can be found here

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Frie asking Ame if there's anywhere he wants to visit before he dies, keeping in mind that he can't travel that far.

Ame initially has no answers since he's not emotionally attached to anywhere in particular. He only vaguely remembers his family's holiday home and he has no desire to let his classmates see him in such a pathetic state

"[Me] But after thinking it over for a few days, Ame realises there is somewhere he wouldn't mind going to one final time:

His mother's grave.

He knows it's a weird answer, but Frie doesn't seem to judge him. Ame likes that about Frie.

He hasn't been to Mother's grave in a few years. Life got in the way."
[Me] She's buried with her own family, rather than with Gibe's, but Ame prefers that since his family has a private cemetery and Ame hates its cold, unwelcoming atmosphere (not that any cemeteries are inviting, though, he reckons)
[Me] Mother's family have always let Ame and Spi visit her grave when they want. Gibe, on the other hand, isn't allowed anywhere near it, so Ame's always had to go there by himself (he hates going to things alone with Spi, so that's not an option)
"[Me] So one warm, sunny day, Frie goes with Ame to visit Mother. Ham drives them (in my mind Frie would ride a motorbike so he can't exactly transport Ame around himself lol).

It's hard for Frie to manoeuvre the wheelchair over the grass and rock. But eventually they do make their way to where Mother rests."
"[Me] Even though Ame hasn't visited in a while, it's still the same. And everything is incredibly clean -- there are even some relatively fresh flowers placed in front of the tombstone.

Ame knows it's Spi's doing. He's the only one, even including Mother's family, that would frequently visit her."
"[Me] Ame doesn't truly believe that Mother's still able to sense him. At least, he hopes she can't, since it would mean she wouldn't be properly at rest.

But even still, Ame can't help but act as though she's there, watching him from afar"
"[Me] Ame himself brought some flowers. Some of Mother's favourites, but a different colour to what he knew Spi would choose.

Ame forces himself to stand up just long enough to place the flowers down, although he can't bend down far enough to arrange them neatly, so they just fall next to Spi's. They look far less beautiful and overall less impressive."
"[Me] Just like Ame in comparison to his brother, perhaps. But Ame knows he's overthinking that analogy.

He wishes he could clean Mother's grave, or even touch it gently, but he can't. And he doesn't want to hurt himself or damage the grave, so he reluctantly sits back down in the wheelchair"
[Me] He wants to say something to her. Anything. But it's too embarrassing with Frie there. No matter how much Frie says he doesn't care, Ame still feels like a naïve child for trying to communicate with his long dead mother.
"[Me] He wants to apologise to her for being pathetic and useless and a failure and for ruining her marriage, which he never got the chance to properly do.

But none of that seems appropriate. Mother wouldn't like talking about her divorce anyway, surely

So Ame keeps searching for something else to say"
"[Me] After a while, he finally finds something he feels comfortable with saying out loud. Something he doesn't mind Frie hearing, or any other potential spirits listening in on, either (if they do in fact exist, that is)

It's stupid. It's selfish. But it's the best thing Ame can think of"
"[Me] He takes a deep breath and leans forwards, lowering his voice.

""I'll be with you soon. Please wait for me, Mother.""

He doesn't even believe in an afterlife. He knows he'll never see his mother again, whether it be this world or another one. And yet there he is, talking to someone who no longer exists. Asking them something selfish and greedy."
"[Me] But Ame wants nothing more than for his mother to welcome him into her arms when he dies.

As much as Ame's tried to ignore it over the years, he misses Mother. A lot. He's always longed to see her again, even after growing up enough to know that it's impossible for such a thing to happen"
"[Me] Mother was the only one who loved him, after all. Mother was the only one willing to protect him.

""I hope that... that you still remember me when I see you again... I'm older now. And taller. And... And skinnier. And weaker. My body doesn't work properly anymore. I can't do things by myself. But even so, I want to be with you again... Is that okay, Mother?"""
"[Me] Ame doesn't say anything else. He just looks down at Mother's grave for a while.

He's not sure how much time passes, but eventually, Frie awkwardly clears his throat and suggests they start heading back.

It's later in the afternoon now, so Ame agrees. They've taken up enough of Mother's time"
"[Me] But before they depart, Frie takes a few steps towards Mother's grave and kneels down respectfully

""I'm your son's doctor. I'm... I'm sorry I couldn't do anything to make him better. If it means anything, he's a good kid. He's determined and stubborn. He's strong and... brave. Really brave. Please take care of him when he arrives. I'll send him off in the"
[Me] best possible condition I can. Please know that he's being taken care of, and that he's loved. Your son is trying so, so hard to stay himself. I'm sure that you're already incredibly proud of him, but when he gets there, please tell him. Shower him with all the love he deserves. He's done extremely well. So please keep him safe when you see him again."
"[Me] Ame's never heard someone speak about him in such a way. If it was anybody else, he'd assume they were full of shit, but he knows Frie's being completely genuine.

Which is why Ame can't help but cry. He tries to hold back so that he doesn't act like a complete mess in front of Mother, but it's hard to stop himself"
"[Me] As soon as they get back in the car, Frie, who's sitting in the back seat with Ame, lets Ame rest his head on Frie's shoulder as Ame sobs loudly

As childish as it is, all he wants is his mother to hold him and tell him she loves him and that everything will be okay

It's not the same when Frie does things like that. His love for Frie is completely different"
"[Me] By the time they're back at the hospital, Ame's fallen asleep.

Frie can't blame him. He can't imagine what it's like visiting a parent's grave while having to face your own mortality... at the age of 15"
"[Me] Frie reassures Ham that nothing bad happened, Ame just got emotional

Ham: I understand. His mother was very close to him. I cannot blame him for missing her. Even Spinel-sama does, so...
Frie: Please don't say anything to his father. It sounds like he's not supposed to behave like this, and I'd rather he didn't get in trouble for no good reason"
"[Me] Ham: Certainly. Even I agree that his father is far too strict about these things. Alas, I cannot do anything to change his mind, nor his rules...
Frie: Yeah, I figured. People should be allowed to cry. It's part of what makes us human
Ham: And what, may I ask, are the other parts?
Frie: Our ability to love.
Ham: ...I see"
"[Me] With that, Ham helps Frie load Ame into the wheelchair, and Frie takes Ame back to his room. Ame only wakes up once Frie's trying to get him into bed, but he quickly goes back to sleep.

Frie gives Ame a kiss on his forehead before he leaves him to rest for a while

""I love you, Amethio,"" he whispers into Ame's ear"
[Me] Anyway that night Frie cries himself to sleep probably : )