Haha. Yes, I did have both parts written. I couldn't leave you guys on another cliffhanger! :D anyway, this is the second and final part to BlackSandHeart's gift. I will warn you for the last time that it's depressing.

Disclaimer: I own Robyn and Kelly. Xavier belongs to BlackSandHeart. Sonic, Doctor Quack, and other characters mentioned belong to SEGA.

Unrequited: #60- Friend

As the rain hit the pavement, a teenager ran down the path. He was a golden cat with leaf-like ears and blue eyes that seemed panicked. His boots disturbed the puddles around him and almost caused them to merge together, but he didn't care. For once, the water did not bring him pleasure. He had somewhere to be and someone very dear to him to see. He had just received word, so he had to be quick.

He ran through the hospital doors and skidded to a stop before the reception desk, almost falling flat on his back in the process. The secretary looked very startled as he panted and spouted out a name. She gave him the room number and he was off again. He didn't want to wait in the elevator, but he had no choice. He tapped his foot impatiently and immediately bolted out when the doors opened. He arrived outside of the room to find some familiar faces: a blue hedgehog and a grey fox. The fox looked like she had been crying while the hedgehog looked worried as hell.

"Is she okay!?" the cat demanded.

The fox sniffed. "Oh, Xavier… it's not looking good…"

Xavier's heart froze. He looked at the hedgehog. "Sonic…?"

He shook his head. "Robyn's telling the truth…"

The door opened and a yellow duck with blue eyes wearing a doctor's coat stepped out. "Is this everyone…?"

"For right now," Sonic said quietly.

Xavier rounded on the doctor. "What's going on!?"

Doctor Quack stared at him. "She… she never told you, did she?"

"Told me what!?" Xavier demanded.

Doctor Quack sighed and rubbed his temple. "Your friend has been sick for a very long time… around five years or so. We didn't think it was anything serious, but… she's been slowly dying for the past couple of years. She won't make it much longer… I'm estimating she has at least until tomorrow night. There's nothing we can do anymore. Nothing has worked."

The news hit the cat like a truck full of bricks. She… she's been sick all this time… she's dying… and she never told me? Why…?

"I have to see her," he said as his eyes pricked.

The doctor nodded and moved out of the way of the door. The cat walked in and closed the door. He took a deep breath, wiped his eyes and walked past the bathroom. The room was plain and lifeless, with one bed, one window, one chair, and one couch. There were machines on both sides of the bed. Tubes with various liquids came out of some of the machines and were hooked up to the occupant of the bed. She was a light blue echidna with eyes to match her dreadlocks and a heart as big as the world. She was sat upright against the back of the bed and had a tray of food on her lap.

She looked up and saw him standing there. She smiled faintly. "Xavier…"

"Kelly," he said quietly as he stared at her.

She looked terrible. Her face was pale and she looked like she hadn't slept for a couple of days. She looked thin and older than she really was. Her eyes bothered him the most. They were dull and lifeless instead of their normal vibrant blue. She really was sick. The mere thought of her death made his eyes water again. She gestured to the chair and he pulled it over to the bed. He placed his hand on top of hers and looked at her expectantly.

She sighed. "I'm sorry, Xavier…"

"Why didn't you tell me? That you were dying? That I would lose you?" the cat asked as a few tears slid down his cheeks.

She didn't say anything. Xavier's voice broke as he continued. "I was in the middle of making cookies with Cream when Robyn called, sobbing her eyes out. I left Cream standing there as I bolted out of the house. Then I got here and had to hear the story from Doctor Quack! Why didn't you tell me?! Why was I the last to know that you won't make it!?"

"Xavier…" Kelly was crying as well. Tears poured out of her eyes faster than his did. "I didn't think things would get this bad…! Even when they told me that I would eventually die, I didn't accept it. I firmly believed that I would be all right in the end. I didn't want to worry you…"

She suddenly coughed. Xavier's frustration gave way to concern. "Kelly…?"

"I'm okay, Xavier… just… I've been losing energy since last night, when I got this cough," the echidna said quietly.

The cat stared at her. Then he burst into tears and hugged her, ignoring the tubes and machines. Kelly stared at him with surprise before returning the embrace. Tears dripped from her eyes onto the top of Xavier's head, but he didn't care. The two friends sobbed their hearts out and hugged each other tightly, never wanting to let go. Alas, Kelly coughed again and Xavier drew away, looking at her with concern again. She looked more and more tired with every minute.

"Does it hurt?" he asked.

Kelly shook her head. "I'm just tired…"

She reached for her tray and picked up a bracelet. It was silver, metal, and had her name engraved on the inside of it. She placed it in Xavier's hand and closed his fingers over it. "I want you to have it. Please wear it for me."

Xavier's eyes widened. "B-But… it's YOUR special bracelet! Your brother gave it to you! I… I can't…"

"Please… Xavier… for me? For our friendship?" Kelly pleaded.

She looked at him desperately. The look in her eyes made him want to break down again. However, he bit his lip and clutched the bracelet. Then he slid it onto his wrist and looked at it. It shined brightly, as if everything was all right. Then he looked at his friend again and saw her smile. Her smile was still as important to him as ever.

"Xavier… there's something I have to tell you…" she said softly as she lifted a hand and touched his cheek.

He felt his cheeks darken a tiny bit. "Yes…?"

She paused for a second, looking like she was going to change her mind. Then she sighed and dropped her hand from his cheek. She leaned forward and gently kissed his cheek for a split second before she pulled back. "I love you…"

His eyes widened as he stared at her. She looked at the tray on her lap and blushed a bit. "I know you're with Cream… that's why I never said anything. I was okay with dealing with unrequited feelings. I only want you to be happy, as my best friend and brother-like figure. But I want you to know that you mean more than everything to me."

She sighed and suddenly slumped against the back of the bed. Her eyes fluttered briefly before closing. Xavier stood up in alarm, but relaxed a little when he heard her breathing. Then he realized that his cheeks had darkened a lot more when she had kissed him. He put a hand to his cheek and felt his eyes water again. He clenched his fists and then leaned down to kiss her forehead. Oh, Kelly…

-XxXxX-

"We are gathered here today to mourn a tragic loss. Kelly the Echidna was barely fifteen years old when she passed. She was a loving soul and had the biggest heart in the Sonic gang. Her smile and laughter were infectious and will be sorely missed," an old dog said.

Members of the gang and many friends were gathered around the coffin. There were tears all over the place, even from the usually-reserved people like Shadow the Hedgehog and Knuckles the Echidna. Out of everyone, Xavier and Robyn cried the hardest. Robyn had taken care of Kelly like a daughter and a sister. Xavier was Kelly's best friend, brother, and secret crush (well, secret to almost everyone). He was still wearing Kelly's bracelet as he cried to the heavens. She had passed quietly without suffering, but he still felt like he had been stabbed in the heart. Beside him, Cream the Rabbit was wearing a black dress and had a bouquet of white roses in her hand. Tears were sliding down her face as well; she and Kelly had always gotten along quite nicely. She silently handed the roses to him and watched as he walked up to the coffin.

Kelly was dressed in an angel's dress and looked peaceful. Her eyes were closed, like she was sleeping. Xavier touched her cheek and then placed the roses next to her. The rest of the funeral passed like a blur. He barely remembered paying attention to when they lowered the coffin into the ground. Cream was too busy sobbing on his chest as Robyn cried Kelly's name. Sonic was trying his best to comfort the fox, but he was extremely teary-eyed as well. While everything went on around him, Xavier looked up to the sky and swore than he saw Kelly's face smiling down at him, as if to say thank you. He rubbed her bracelet and managed a tear-soaked smile.

He remembered that throughout the passing years.

Okay. I'm still bawling my eyes out, here. I'm a terrible creator.

Kelly: *hugs* :(

Well, I told you guys it would be depressing. But at the same time, it was kinda cute how Kelly was finally able to admit her long-time secret. But still. I need tissues. Anyway, BlackSandHeart, I hope you loved the story (despite the depressing-ness of this part). The next one will be about Sonic and Tails, so keep an eye out for it!