Breaking point (F.A.C.E) [Under Editing]

CH 30: Going Out (edited)

A/N: quick note before you start reading! Okay so as you know I am a huge FrUk fan, and there is this one story that I can't just stop reading! It's called "Exotic Roommates" and it's made by my good friend YinYangHeart if you're a fan of FrUk too you should definitely check out their story! Okay, now you may proceed!

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Alfred was scared, to say the least, he wasn't ready to meet new people. Neither was his brother who hugged his bear tight as Francis tried to coax him out from the corner he huddled in.

Arthur stroked Alfred's hair holding him in his arms. "It'll be okay I promise." He tried to reassure his frightened son, but Alfred wasn't having it, he shook his head and hugged his father tight. "Please don't make us go..." He whimpered. "Alfred I promise we're not going to leave you. You and Matthew are just going to see someone that will talk to you, son I'm not strong enough..." Arthur sighed. "I need help, we need help." He hugged Alfred tighter. "You need help." He mumbled. "And I can't help you if you don't let me, Alfred you want to see your friend again don't you?" he asked.

Alfred felt an ache in his chest, it hurt so much, thinking about his friend Davie eagerly waiting for him to return and hopefully still not losing hope. "Yes.." Alfred whispered. "I want to see him again." His voice was tight with desperation. Arthur nodded solemnly and kissed the top of his son's head not wanting to make matters worse by trying to explain any further. "Mattie," Alfred quietly called for his brother who in response looked at him with a frightened look. "We'll go together Mattie, I'll protect you if anything goes bad I promise." Alfred pulled on a smile.

Matthew instantly felt at ease knowing that his brother was okay with it, he let out a shaky breath and embraced his papa burying his face in his shirt taking in his comforting scent his bear squeezing against his and Francis's chest. "You have to promise not to leave," Matthew demanded with a trembling voice. "I promise." Francis nodded and rubbed his back, he wished he could do more to comfort his frightened son, but for now, all he could do was hold him. For Matthew, it was enough.

After a moment of the two parents holding and comforting their children the two looked over at the phone that had begun to ring, Matthew tensed at the noise and Alfred clung to his father but after realizing it he almost immediately released his grip. "S-sorry it's a reflex." He mumbled apologetically a light blush coloring his pale cheeks. "It's alright, you don't have to apologize," Arthur reassured and reluctantly released Alfred from the embrace so that he could retrieve the phone, he looked over at Francis who stared at him as he answered the call.

Arthur answered and walked over to the kitchen not wanting to worry his children more, Francis understood immediately and stroked Matthew's hair. "Alfred, what is your friend like?" Francis asked curiously to distract him from his worries. "He's really nice," Alfred responded immediately with a soft smile. "He likes flowers." With that, he softly giggled. "He's really funny too, and tall!" he exclaimed.

Matthew was happy seeing his brother smile, it had been a long time since he had seen that happy smile, and from there he wondered just who exactly was this boy that could make Alfred smile and laugh so easily? At that moment Matthew felt defeated, not even him could make his brother smile like that, he couldn't cheer him up when he was sad or afraid, all he did was hold his hand when they were both there with that horrid man. He wasn't strong enough to protect him.

And as a result Alfred had to be the one to protect Matthew and himself, Matthew felt sick and pressed himself against Francis's chest as if he could squeeze the queasiness out of him. "I'd like to meet him one day." Francis smiled at his smiling son. "Yeah! You should too Mattie I told him a lot about you." At that Matthew perked up. "Huh? H-how come?" he stammered with an embarrassed blush. "Because you're my brother why wouldn't I talk about you? Davie really wanted to meet you." Alfred stated.