Once Upon A Time... (EddMatt)

A Short Nap

"Done!" Matt said excitedly, wiping his forehead. "That's the last of Edd's stuff!"

Matt's room was a mess. Boxes, containing Edd's belongings, were littered everywhere. Now all they had to do was unpack.

"I'm impressed Matt." Tom said as he walked over to him. "I've never seen you this inspired before."

Matt beamed down at Tom. "It's easy once you have the proper motivation!"

Edd couldn't stop himself from grinning.

"Oh Matt?" Tom turned to him. "There's one last box out in the hallway. I was going to bring it in, but.... I figured a big strong prince like you could handle it."

"Ok!" Matt skipped out into the hallway, looking for the box.

Before Edd knew what was going on, Tom was right next to him with a somewhat creepy grin on his face. "So? Have you thought about my offer?"

Edd nodded carefully. "I want to protect Matt."

Tom's smile widened. "Wonderful. We'll start training at six. And, uh, don't tell Matt about our training."

"Why not?" Edd asked in confusion.

"Well, Matt hates violence." Tom simply stated. "If he knew what we were doing, he'd get very sad. Plus, I think it would be nice to surprise Matt. More muscle certainly would get his attention..."

Edd sighed. "Fine. I'll meet you at six."

"You made the right choice. See ya." Tom began to walk towards the door, just as Matt cane back through it.

"I couldn't find the box anywhere-" Matt started, before looking at Tom. "Tom? Where are you going?"

"I gotta leave, sorry Matty."

Edd clenched his fists at the use of that name. Matt turned slightly pink.

"I do have a job after all." Tom chuckled.

"Oh... are you sure you can't stay?" Matt asked, hopeful.

Tom shook his head. "Sorry."

Matt sighed. "Ok Tom. Hopefully we'll see you around."

"You will, don't worry." Tom winked.

Edd had to stop himself from gagging.

"Bye Tom!" Matt waved. "Say bye Edd!"

"Bye." Edd grumbled. Good riddance.

"Cheer up Edd. See ya Matt."
And with that, Tom finally left the grand room. Edd let out a sigh of relief.

Matt walked over to his bed and sat down. "That was so hard. I never want to do anything ever again." he whined.

"Too bad!" Edd said, happier since Tom had left. "We still have to unpack."

Matt let out a long groan. "Whyyyy..? Can't we at least take a break first?" The prince looked up with puppy dog eyes.

Edd sighed. "Fine."

"Yay!" Matt exclaimed, falling back onto the bed.

Matt curled up in the blankets, ready to pass out, but something was wrong.

"It's too cold..." Matt muttered.

He looked over at Edd and held his arms out like a small child.

"Come, warmth." Matt motioned to Edd.

"W-What-"

"I need warmth Edd. Come on." Matt reached out and grabbed his sleeve.