Life According To Amber Lynn Haner

*Amber's POV*

At 3.50pm on the button, that goddamn awful school bell rung, letting everybody know that they had to get the hell out of the place. I sighed and made my way to my locker, grabbing my homework and shoving the remaining books wherever I can.

I was going to see my mom at the hospital this afternoon, and I wanted to get there quick. My mom hasn't got long left (six months, I think), so I'm trying to make every moment count, yknow?! Like this is the woman who went through 22 hours of labour to bring me into this world, and I know it's going to be a hard blow without her here.

Its times like this that I wish my dad was around, whoever the hell he is. My mom never told me who he was, but she always said that he was her boyfriend from highschool. My mom has tried her best to steer me away from liking rock and metal music, and from liking the band Avenged Sevenfold, so I'm guessing that that's what my dad is into. Despite steering me away from Avenged Sevenfold, my mom sometimes listens to them herself, and when I couldn't sleep at night, she often sang me their song "Dear God".

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When my mom got breast cancer for the first time, I was only ten years old, and it was at Christmas. It was a bit of a blow to the stomach, but I spent that Christmas in the hospital with her, and she made sure I had the best time possible. The following two years, those Christmases were spent at the hospital too, as she'd only had chemo. My step-dad Austin (Carlile, from the band Of Mice & Men) often came to see us when he could, as he toured a lot and was rarely ever home.

He's been with my mom for about thirteen years, and he's basically my dad, in a way, though I never took on his last name. My name stays as Amber Lynn Haner, with Haner being my actual father's last name.

"Hey, Mom." I sighed, sitting on the chair next to her head. She was reading Game Of Thrones, and braiding the end of her black wig. Her black wig is exactly how her own hair was; long, layered and beautiful.

"Hey, Munchkin, how was school?" She replied, putting down her book and giving my hand a squeeze. She sounded tired, and she looked pale and her lips were badly chapped, but she still tried her best to be happy for me.

"Not so good, I've got detention again for not having my homework done. It's alright though, I don't mind too much."

"Ah, don't let those teachers get to you, they're awful people. How's your aunt Larissa?"

"A bitch, as usual."

"I know you don't like her, but she's the only person who's never away that can take you in until I'm out of here and better. If she ever says anything nasty to you, hold your chin up high and ignore her. You're better than she is."

"She's a two-faced bitch with a dickhead husband and ignorant kids, except Stevie. He's the only one I like."

"Funny enough, that's exactly what your dad always said to me."

"Who is my dad?"

"You'll find out someday, Munchkin, I promise.." Just then, the machines that she was wired up to started beeping, and she began slipping in and out of consciousness.

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An hour later, I was crying and pacing outside her room, while the doctors did what they could. Austin joined me, tired and pale, having flown back from NYC because he got the call. We were both silent, neither of us able to speak due to the circumstances. The doctor then called us back in, and I knew it wasn't good news.

"Im afraid that its my time..honey. I'm not...able to...do this anymore.." Mom breathed, and I began to cry. I took her hand in mine, and Austin held onto my shoulders, giving them a squeeze and letting me know that I'll be ok.

"Why? Why can't you stay?" I sobbed, while my bangs got stuck in my eyes (they need to be cut, honestly).

"Your mom's just too weak, Amber. I know you want her to stay, honey, but she just can't do it anymore." Austin said, spinning me around to face him. He's a really smart dude, and even in times like these, he's remaining calm and strong, though I can tell he's dying inside as much as I am.

"I want you to go and live with your actual father down in southern Cali, Amber. It's time you got to know who he actually was. I before you say it, you can't stay with Austin, because he'll be touring a lot, and it's better if you know who your father is." Mom choked, and I knew she was slowly slipping away. The nurse handed me a slip of paper with an address scribbled onto it, and I shoved it into my pocket.

"Sure, I'll do whatever you want me to, because I love you." I sniffled, and gripped her hand tighter.

"Good bye, my little Munchkin. Be good for your dad, you understand? And never lose contact with Austin. And as for you, Austin, I hope your career gets even better, and know that I'll always be watching down on you all. Stay safe, you two, I love you.." She was gone. I instantly dropped to my knees, sobbing harder than I ever have. She was gone.

Notes

This was really sad, I'm sorry

She'll meet her Dad in the next update, which will be up shortly. I hope you guys will like my choice (and I mean why would you be here if you didn't)

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