Past Repeat

Oh, look who posted two stories in a week! This is a Oneshot that I thought I'd just post to Wattpad for you guys! I've put all the warnings in the description but I'll tell you them again.
If you're sensitive to topics relating to depression or suicide, don't read, it's simple.
Other than that, I hope you enjoy this feel fest and thanks for reading!

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"(F/N) please! You've got to stay alive!"

Panicked voices cried out. Adults were gathered around a single hospital bed, and the sound of slow beeps filled the room. Unbeknownst to the state of his best friend, the young Arthur Kirkland stood with his scarf tightly wrapped around himself to keep him warm. His father was holding his hand and his mother was stood next to another woman, her hand clasped tightly in hers while her other arm was placed around her shoulder in a comforting fashion. Arthur knew her as (F/N)'s mother, tears were streamed down her face. Arthur was only young, he didn't know at the time what was going on.

"Father? What's going on? What's wrong with (F/N)?" He said tugging on his dad's coat sleeve. His dad looked down at him, he gave him an uneasy smile.

"Everything's fine Arthur, don't worry." He said ruffling Arthur's blonde, messy hair. He wouldn't say what was wrong, he would only reassure Arthur that everything was fine. But what was that everything? What was there to be fine?

It was a cold winter, a young girl, (F/N), had thrown herself into the partially frozen lake at the local park. Arthur had found her and thought she was playing, but he was tugged backwards by his mother as his father took off his coat and jumped into the water to save the girl. After a couple of seconds, he rose back to the surface carrying the freezing cold and frail (F/N). An ambulance was instantly called and her parents were informed. They said it was likely she wouldn't survive, but she did. It shocked all of the doctors, but (F/N)'s parents rejoiced and cried tears of joy when their little girl opened her eyes.

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Arthur didn't know back then, but as he grew up and learnt more, it was clear that his best friend had attempted suicide. After her attempt and her miraculous recovery, she was frail and sick a lot. But worst of all, she went into depression and wanted nothing but to end her own life. Over the time Arthur helped her heal as his duty as her best friend. Soon they started dating and (F/N) was a lot happier than she was in the past. Her depression was now a dark, small corner in her mind.

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(F/N) smiled happily as she held her anniversary present for Arthur in her hands. She'd been saving up her allowance for a while and had bought him a nice box of chocolates and a pair of matching bracelets which she deemed cute. All there was to do now was to meet Arthur at his house, she hadn't told him that she was coming as she wanted it to be a surprise. He was probably cooking some scones at home and forcing his brother Alfred to eat them. (F/N) laughed at the funny memories she remembered as she thought of what her boyfriend was up to.

But she was wrong.

Alfred's car wasn't parked in the drive, so she assumed he must be out, but Arthur's car was there. She quietly opened the door, smiling as she tried to imagine Arthur's reaction. Strange, there was an extra pair of shoes set at the doorway, they were girly, nothing that Arthur or Alfred would wear. Was their mother visiting? Even she didn't wear shoes like that. (F/N) tried to ignore it. As she tiptoed up the steps, she heard a female giggle. It didn't sound like someone she knew, and even worse, it came from Arthur's room. Panic set in and her heart beat faster. Sweat dripped down her brow and worst case scenarios flooded through her mind.

"Arthur~" The females voice sounded again. (F/N) pressed her ear against the door, hearing more giggles. Her legs went numb and all she wanted was to get out but her body was frozen. She took a deep breath and clasped the doorknob tightly, she swung the door open. The sight was no different then what she guessed it was, but she was still shocked none the less. It was Arthur, kissing another girl. He was halfway through taking off her shirt while he was still fully dressed. His eyes met (F/N)'s and panic set in.

"(F-F/N)!?" He stuttered. "It's not-" before he could finish the sentence, the girl next to him screamed and grabbed the covers of the bed to cover herself. (F/N) could do nothing but stand in shock. The strings of the bag she was holding slipped from her fingers and the bag fell to the floor. Before Arthur could explain a thing, (F/N) had run off.

She ran and ran and ran. Her feet took her to the park, suicidal thoughts flooded her head.

You should die.

He never loved you.

He hates you.

He cheated on you!

With that, (F/N) snapped, she set off frantically running towards the lake. She didn't care who saw her, she jumped into the freezing cold water. It instantly stung at how cold it was and she felt her conscious fading.

Arthur..

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Arthur ran after (F/N), this was bad. He knew she used to be full of negativity and bad thoughts. She had a past of depression and suicide attempts, and after the unforgivable thing he'd just committed, she was bound to be past her limit. He realised where this was. The lake at the park. This was bad. Arthur picked up his pace as he ran through the gates of the park.

Once he arrived, there was already a group of people gathered around the lake. An ambulance was pulled up nearby and (F/N) was lifted up onto a stretcher and into the ambulance. Arthur managed to convince the paramedics to let him ride in the ambulance.

It was happening again.

Arthur couldn't help think about the previous attempt of suicide (F/N) had tried, now she tried it again. But this time, it was his fault. Tears trickled down his cheeks as he gripped her cold hand tightly.

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But this time...

This time (F/N) wasn't so lucky, she had passed away after ten minutes of being in the hospital.  Her parents were told and they rushed down to the hospital along with Arthur's parents. Arthur was racked with guilt, he felt like he'd break down any minute, and that's exactly what he ended up doing.

He confessed everything. He fell onto his knees in front of (F/N)'s parents, crying out that it was all his fault. He'd killed her, it was his fault she was dead. He was a cheat. He was barely making sense through his sobbing, and they could only make out those few sentences. He broke down into tears, (F/N)'s parents didn't even know how to react. Arthur was taken home by his parents, the car ride home was quiet and gloomy. Though they knew what he'd done was wrong, they knew he never meant this to happen. So they, and even Alfred left him alone.

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Arthur sat in his room, the curtains closed, no lights on and silence hung over the room. Arthur's bedsheets were draped over his head, he had no more tears left to cry. Only then did he notice the bag still at his door. That was what (F/N) had dropped. Curiosity got the better of him and he shuffled towards the bag, opening it carefully. There were three items, a letter, a small box and some chocolates. His eyes filled with tears. He didn't even bother to remember that it was their anniversary. He took the letter out first and opened it. The letter read:

Dear Artie,

Three years and were still going. Happy 3rd anniversary! I'm really grateful to you for all you've done. You helped me when I went into depression and brought me back into the light. I can't even express how much I love you, and I'm so happy I have you to be my loving boyfriend. Have this as a present to say thanks!

I love you so much!

-(F/N)

Those words pierced his heart sharply. She was so glad, glad to have a no good, rotten boyfriend like Arthur. Though nevertheless, he still wanted to open the box inside the bag.

Arthur hesitantly peeked into the bag and dug his hand down to grab the box. He opened it, twin bracelets lay in the box, they looked expensive. After she'd went to all that trouble, he went and cheated on her. Was this how he repaid the girl he owed so much to? The girl who had treated him so well? The girl he had cheated on and broken her heart? The girl he had killed? His breath hitched in his throat and hugged the box tight to his chest as tears poured down his face. The rain patterned on the window as if crying with him as well.

"I'm sorry.. (F/N)... I love you too..."

FIN

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I hope everyone enjoyed! I would love to know what you guys think of this! All your comments are appreciated and I'll try to answer all of them! Thank you so much for reading! Good bye!

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