Our "Platonic" Relationship - BFB/TPOT fanfic -

Chapter 7 - Alone (?)

Tennis ball's POV

This has to be a joke. I-I must be hallucinating! Right..? I felt myself get colder, my legs were stiff yet I was shaking uncontrollably. I accidentally trip making myself fall onto my knees. I grunt in pain, desperately trying to get up. But for some reason I couldn't. I look up slightly to see Golf ball running away from me.

Heh..

Normally she'd laugh at me by now. Insulting me for how clumsy I am. I'd feel so embarrassed and insult her back for being so small and short.

I wished that was what happened to be honest.

Before I even knew it, tears were running down my cheeks. I tried to crack up a smile. But I failed miserably all over again. I felt utterly pathetic; I just wanted to disappear in thin air. Like I never existed ever again.

These tears were falling down; rapidly. They were basically my own waterfall of despair and shame.

I can't help myself being useless.

"Uh TB? You alright bud?" I turn slightly to see Coiny just standing there. I could tell he hasn't noticed me crying yet. Which I have no idea if it's good or bad. I chuckle with a smile, but it turned into a frown in an instant. "Does it look like I'm okay..?" I sniffed as I had realized my voice started to soften from crying. But at this point Coiny had just noticed.

But, he smiled.

He chuckled, "Did GB break your heart or something? Jeez TB you're gonna have to man up for that." Coiny giggled, I guess he didn't realize.

My heart was beating much faster. As I felt an adrenaline rush go through my body.  It felt like my heart had been pierced and shattered into millions of pieces. As I remembered the small yet hurtful argument me and GB had just a minute ago. Tears were just falling down non-stop.

Coiny stood there-- in pure shock. His eyes widen as I broke down. "W-Wait.. TB what happened..?"

My legs were trembling. I tried desperately to respond to him. But.. Nothing came out. The only sound or noise that came out of me-- was my breathing. As silence continued to fill the air around me and Coiny. My eyes were already starting to get a slight bit puffy... And guess what?

I couldn't do anything about it yet again.

"Tennis ball.. What the hell happened between you two? I-I didn't think or mean what I said I swear-!" Coiny said as he was cut off. "I-It's alright Coiny, I know you didn't mean it. But at the moment, I'd rather not talk about it right now.." I sigh. I hope I wasn't too rude to Coiny for cutting him off. I just really want to.. Nevermind, I don't even know what I want right now.

Coiny's POV

I had absolutely no idea what just happened. That was meant to be a joke. I swear! Right now I just don't know what to do. TB never had a serious break down like this. His eyes were dull, and only filled with sadness. I just stood there with mixed emotions on the situation at hand. 'What the heck exactly happened?', 'What did GB do or say to him?'. I had just too many countless questions.

"Coiny?" I jump; startled from hearing my name so suddenly. I immediately try to calm down and turn to TB.

"Jeez you scared me! But U-Uh what's up? You need something?" I stuttered, Damn it I didn't think before I spoke again. I need to stop doing that now..

TB took a deep breath before answering me. "Would it be okay, if you could leave me alone for a bit? I just really need some space for now." He finished, I could hear it-- his voice was cracking.

I wanted to refuse and help him in some other way at least! But it's TB, it just seemed like it was better for him.

"Sure furball, just take all the time you need I guess. But you better at least tell me what happened, okay?"

He gave his iconic smile and made a silent giggle. "Thanks Coin creature." He nodded as he sighed; and as I agreed, I left.

As I walked away, questions were flooding my head. I tried to brush it off and ignore them as much as I could. But I couldn't help but question it myself. What could a smart midget like GB say to TB anyways? All she does is be a self-less leader; but not better than Pin I must say. Oh and did I add about her being in denial about liking or maybe loving TB like a crush? It's so bloody obvious it's hilarious.

I began to laugh a bit at the thought. Not even realizing someone was walking my way.

"Coiny?" As soon as I heard their voice, I snapped back. I realize it was a familiar pointed-leader. Who which I am their trusty right hand man or partner I must say.

"Coiny stop daydreaming already and answer me." They sighed, and it was definitely Pin.

"Ahah, sorry Pin I just was overwhelmed by something funny I guess." I laughed as I turn to see Pin.

"Hm alright then, but Coiny can I ask you something real quick?" Pin asked, I raised an eyebrow but just smirked. "Sure, what is it?"

"Have you seen Tennis Ball?"

Those words were something I thought she wouldn't say. My eyes widened in shock. Pin was just standing there, waiting for my response. I gulped and felt my sweat drip down my face. Should I just blurt out the truth or something like that? Wait would that even be the right thing to do for TB?? I can't take this pressure, I was never even good at it in the first place! "Well uh, why are you asking?" I stuttered, I had no idea what to say or what to do don't judge me!

She looked hesitant to say for a second. "Let's just say... Uh GB is not okay one bit at the moment."

I was shocked, "What the-? W-What happened to her??" I thought GB wouldn't be like that right now. Pin never lies to me at all. Plus it isn't April fool's is it?

Pin sighed before she answered. She looked uncomfortable saying but she did anyways.

"She's actually crying, for the first time.."

Now that was unexpected.

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11-02-20

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