Aftermath [AvA/AvM]

Chapter 11 - Him

As Second looks at his cup of water, he can't help but think.

" Should I keep pretending? "

Placing down his cup, and laying down onto the soft mattress that helped him every night. Suddenly made him worry, should he keep pretending? They could baby him, They could leave him, They could...

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Kill him.

looking at his cup while laying down, maybe letting them know the truth wasn't gonna be the best ending. They'll be disappointed? Afraid? Threatened? Or maybe superior, and Second hated it.

If he were to tell the truth, his friends he collected and had over the years. That stayed by his side and helped him through everything would be gone, just because of him.

Thinking about the outcome gave tears to Second's eye the more he taught about it, Second laid there. Wondering if they should know the truth, or not. He fell asleep with a conclusion that they'll find out themselves.

Hearing the alarm Alan made for them, Second woke up and rubbed his eyes. Yawning, he got up and headed towards the kitchen. Blue and Red turned towards the footsteps to find Second, still sleepy and basically struggled to keep his balance. Red giggled at the sight, Second kept doing this every morning. And it was funny to Second as well, until today.

Hearing Red's giggle made Second worry, Does he look stupid? Oh god, is he taking too long to just go to the seat? Thinking about whatever Red was thinking made him worry, so he threw his exhausted feeling out the window and replaced it with a huge feeling of worry.

He rushed to sit down on his chair, sighing and laying his head down. Still being overwhelmed by the awful thoughts, he didn't notice blue preparing the plates.

" Here's your plate sleepy boi "

Said blue in a playful tone, he sat down on his chair. Red called the others, they arrived and sat down as well, TCO being Second's elder brother couldn't help but wonder why Second seemed so, down and gone.

Second was the type to be cheery and positive, even after getting hurt or almost dying. He'd always be cheery, this just seemed wrong to Chosen. Chosen patted Second's shoulder who was staring at his food, his little brother looked down and started crying before asking.

" Is it my fault? "

Chosen leaned back on his chair, moving it abit closer before hugging his brother.

" No, whatever it is. It's not your fault. Now, tell me what's wrong. Everyone's here for you. "

Said the usually serious and stern Chosen as he looked down a bit, Second's head was on his chest. Looking at the food, before pushing it away.

" I'm not hungry. "

Said Second before getting up, Blue joked about being dissapointed that he didn't at least try it.

" Oh c'mon Second! I worked hard on that, can't you atleast try it? "

The blue figure playful waved his hand up, a bright smile across his face. It didn't catch Second's attention, he didn't even crack a smile.

Something is definitely wrong.

Second left and ignored everyone asking him to stay, Chosen ran following his younger brother behind. Still running he spotted Second about to open the door to the desktop.

He grabbed the younger stick's hand before stopping.

" What's wrong? You're always so cheery, this isn't you. "

Said the elder, Second couldn't help but cry and turn around hugging his brother. Chosen stood there before hugging back.

" Let it out. "

Said Chosen as he patted Second's back, he looked behind him to see if anybody was following behind. Nobody, only him.

" I..I DON'T WANNA LIE ANYMORE. "

Chosen looked back towards his brother, taking a step back as Second yelled those words. Chosen couldn't help but wonder what he meant.

" What do you mean lie..? "

Second looked up slightly, tears still falling at a fast pace. He got out of the hug and wiped his tears, leaning, his back to the door before looking at Chosen.

" Please don't leave though.. "

Chosen wondered why Second had chosen that sentence. What was the truth that it made leaving worthy?

" I won't. "

Chosen reassured Second, Second just sighed before taking a deep breath and opened his mouth to talk.

" He's here. "