Vanitas tossed onto his side as he tried to bury himself under his bed sheets. No matter how long he waiting though, he could not seem to fall asleep. He closed his eyes and waited… and waited, but his mind was far to active. He gripped the sheets tightly as he frowned. A moment later he let out a sharp exhale, expressing his frustration.
He slowly turned back onto his other side, so he could get a look at the clock on the nightstand. The time read 2:24am. He sighed again as he let his eyes glance straight across from his bed. On the other side of the room was his brother's bed; Ventus's bed. And there laid Ventus, seemingly fast asleep.
Without much debate Vanitas crawled out from his bed and walked across the room. He stood over Ventus's bed, watching his calmly sleeping brother. He only waited a moment before he started to shake Ventus's shoulder. He stared and waited to see if Ventus would wake up, but Vanitas knew that his brother was a heavy sleeper, so he shook his shoulder again.
Ventus groaned as he rolled on to his back, before letting out a slow yawn. "Vani? Wh… What are you doing? Isn't it… still sleep time?" Ventus's eyes remained closed as he spoke, but that was something that Vanitas had grown accustomed to years ago.
Even though it was dark in the room, he had been awake long enough that his eyes were adjusted. Vanitas could easily see his brother's lips moving. He could still see each word formed that was being said.
Ventus then held up his hand and waited as Vanitas to place his hands next to his. Slowly Vanitas started moving his fingers and hands in different ways. He went carefully through each motion so Ventus could feel it, so he could know what he was trying to say.
I want to talk to you. Can't sleep.
"All right, what do you want to talk about?" Ventus asked ending with a easy going smile.
Vanitas thought for a moment before he started to sign again. It's about the operation. It's in a few days, and I don't know. I'm a little worried.
"What's troubling you?"
Vanitas took in a deep breath before he sat down on the bed next to Ventus. When Ventus felt the bed move from Vanitas sitting, he adjusted himself into a upright position. He waited patiently as Vanitas seemed to be thinking over what he wanted to tell Ventus.
What if it doesn't work? I mean, if something goes wrong?
Despite knowing his brother, Vanitas still expected his brother to say 'don't be silly' or something along those lines, instead Ventus said, "Well the doctors are trained to do the operation, and I hardly think they can make your hearing any worse."
Ha ha. Very funny. Vanitas signed back with the slightly bit of annoyance. But there was no way to really express that in sign language. The closest thing he could do at least was let out a sharp exhale, hoping Ventus would get it. Seriously though. I am just a little scared I guess. But also I am a bit sad.
"Why are you sad?" Ventus asked as he tilted his head to the side.
Vanitas sighed slowly. It doesn't feel fair to me. I am getting to hear, but you won't get to ever see.
"Life isn't fair, I'm just glad that you're able to hear," Ventus replied honestly. "It will be great though once we can finally have regular conversations. That is what I am most excited about."
Vanitas sighed again as he dropped his hands to his side. He leaned to the side and rested gently against his brother. He sometimes didn't understand how Ventus could always find a way to be cheery and happy. Before it felt like a second even passed, Ventus wrapped one arm around Vanitas, and the other cradled his head. They stayed like that, peaceful and calm together for a short while as Vanitas finally started to feel a bit more calm about everything.
Vanitas eventually pulled back from Ventus and waited for him to hold up his hands again. Vanitas then placed his hands against his brothers and started to sign once more.
Thanks Ven. Thank you for cheering me up.
Ventus smiled, his grin reaching from ear to ear. "No problem."
A/n: Hey guys, here is a new short story, originally it was planned to be a one shot, but it started to become pretty long. My friend Riku Kingdom Heart was mentioning a little idea that she had, but didn't really know where to take it, and there I am and I get a little idea. So here this is. We hope you enjoy.