Okay guys, this is my first Charlie Bone fic, so go easy on me okay? Also it's going to be a song-fic. The song is The Last Night by Skillet.
I'm not really sure how slash for this book series will be taken, but through the books I couldn't help and think that Manfred and Asa had a very personal relationship, and that just maybe that they were some kind of lovers/boyfriends/ECT... soooo... If you guys feel the same go ahead and comment, and if you think that there are other slash pairs you think are more likely you can tell me your opinions on that too.
Enjoy the story and tell me if you like it! Love you guys! Review, Review, Review! Give me that feedback!And flames will be ignored and used to light my fireplace and to keep my toes toasty warm. YAY.
Disclaimers:I didn't make the Charlie Bone books, they are the sole property of Jenny Nimmo. I also did not make the song, it is called The Last Night and is the sole property of the band called Skillet.
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You come to me with scars on your wrist
You tell me this will be the last night
Feeling like this
I just came to say goodbye
Didn't want you to see me cry
I'm fine
But I know it's a lie
Asa felt bile rise in the back of his throat as the blood slid down Manfred's wrist. Ugh.
This was all Manfred's father and grandfather's fault! They always forced the Head-Boy to use his powers against his will.
God, all that blood!
And that pitifully guilty look on Manfred's face when Asa had found him, lying bleeding from self-inflicted wounds against a rust red colored wall of the old ruins was almost more sickening than than his own uncontrollable urge to... He shook his head trying to clear it of his Animal-side.
But...he couldn't help it, his mouth was watering.
Before he could stop himself, Asa had grabbed Manfred's arm and licked roughly across the bloody cuts.
This is the last night you'll spend alone
Look me in the eyes so I know you know
I'm everywhere you want me to be
The last night you'll spend alone
I'll wrap you in my arms and I won't let go
I'm everything you need me to be
Manfred yelped in fright at first but soon quited, simply watching Asa cleaning the blood away from his wrist and hand. Asa's tongue was rough and warm, as it followed the rusty trails that spider-wedded.
Asa made a sound that Manfred guessed passed as purring as he finally finished.
The beast-child looked him over one last time, before laying down beside him and snuggling up.
Your parents say everything is your fault
But they don't know you like I know you
They don't know you at all
I'm so sick of when they say
It's just a phase, you'll be okay, you're fine
But I know it's a lie
They lay in silence for awhile, then Asa looked up into Manfed's eyes. " You know... you don't have to be prefect. You... " Asa seemed to think about his words of a second before nodding to himself somlemly. " I like you the way you are, you don't have to impress me to get me to like you... like your dad. "
Manfred couldn't talk. He couldn't breath. He... He...didn't know that his heart could hurt so much and feel so good at the same time...So he cried. He cried harder and longer than he could ever remember crying before. And Asa held him.
This is the last night you'll spend alone
Look me in the eyes so I know you know
I'm everywhere you want me to be
The last night you'll spend alone
I'll wrap you in my arms and I won't let go
I'm everything you need me to be
The last night away from me
The night is so long when every-thing's wrong
If you give me your hand, I will help you hold on
Tonight, tonight
This is the last night you'll spend alone
Look me in the eyes so I know you know
I'm everywhere you want me to be
The last night you'll spend alone
I'll wrap you in my arms and I won't let go
I'm everything you need me to be
I won't let you say goodbye
And I'll be your reason why
The last night away from me, away from me
When Manfred finally stopped crying he looked at Asa. " Why are you so nice to me Asa? I don't really treat you all that well. "
The other boy shrugged, a small smile lighting on his face. " I just kind of love you I guess. "
Manfred blinked, then glared at Asa. " Don't...Don't be an idiot. "
Asa just shrugged again. " I don't really know how to do that Manfred. "
Manfred chuckled darkly, placing a kiss on Asa's forehead. " Yeah... I know. "
Asa grinned, snuggling closer to the boy. " I really do love you Manfred. "
" ...I love you too Asa. "