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Okay so I kinda got excited and needed to upload this chapter so prepare yourself for some major Bon feels, oh god I'm so horrible! :') Oh and next chapter I'm thinking of doing it from Rin's point of view, get a look at what's going on inside his head haha whatcha think, good idea?
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~ ViscountFox
Sitting in the main courtyard of True Cross Academy, Bon sat across from Rin at one of the picnic tables, staring at the unrecognizable boy. Most of the exorcists had been given orders to meet at the academy due to a big mission coming up, thus staging the group's big reunion. Everyone had been excited about it, looking forward to working with their friends again. Bon was especially looking forward to seeing Rin again, not that he'd ever admit that out loud. To anyone outside their friendship circle, the pair looked like enemies, constantly arguing and getting into fights but the people who knew them knew that wasn't the case. It was just their way of venting their frustration, taking it out on each other because they knew neither would take it to heart. In fact, the two could be considered friends, good friends at that. They understood each other, both had the same goals and over the years spent together as well as apart, Bon's feelings had grown into something a little more than just friends. At first, Bon didn't even understand it himself. Couldn't get why every time he thought of the blue eyed demon, his chest tightened and his cheeks became warm. It was so out of character from him to feel that way but eventually he came to accept it. Upon hearing of the mission and ultimately, his reunion with Rin, the two-toned haired male was barely able to contain his excitement.
Now, sitting there watching him after all that time, Bon's heart completely sank. He never, ever, imagined that Rin, his Rin, would be like this when they finally met up again. While they were separated, Bon used to sit and just imagine Rin's cheeky little smile, how the light in his eyes seemed to brighten whenever he did so. All that was gone now. The teen's face held no essence of a smile, the one that used to make Bon so happy, it was like it never existed in the first place. Bon knew it did though, and he was determined to hold onto that smile until he saw it again.
"Suguro…" Bon's thoughts were interrupted by Yukio's hand on his shoulder. Snapping out of his transfixed stare, Bon turned to look at his former teacher who gave him a sad smile.
"It's getting late, everyone's already left for bed…you should too." Bon nodded and stood up as Yukio looked up at his brother, speaking quietly. "Rin…it's time for bed…" He said softly, trying to look at his face but Rin didn't move when given this new information. Yukio sighed and pulled Rin up, getting him to stand. "Will you at least come to the dorms? I don't want you sitting out here all night." A few seconds later and Rin started walking off towards the dorm building that the two brothers had used when attending the school, without saying a word. Yukio and Bon exchanged a worried glance before following him.
When they reached the building, various windows glowing with light as their inhabitants got ready for bed, Bon finally spoke again once Rin had already entered the building. "Yukio…can I…can I share a room with Rin?" He asked rather hesitantly but with a pleading look on his face.
"I don't know if that's such a good idea…"
"Please Yukio…I-I need to see what he's like…I can't just accept it like everyone else…" He felt the strain of tears at his eyes. "I-I need to do something…please." Yukio hesitated for a moment but closed his eyes and nodded, instantly earning a small smile from the teen.
Catching up with Rin, Yukio directed the two to their room. The whole time, Bon watched Rin. The way he walked and moved, he really did look like a zombie. Slow steps with his tail dragging behind him, the fluffy end trailing on the floor. What the hell happened to you?
When they reached the room, Yukio stopped and unlocked the door for them. "I'm right next door if you need anything, okay?" Bon nodded and wished him a goodnight before stepping inside the room, followed by Rin who immediately walked over to one of the beds and sat down crossed legged, staring forward like he had been all day. Bon sat down on the opposite bed and observed the young demon, hoping to see something, anything that reminded him of the old Rin. He sat there for just under an hour, observing every detail of the other teen's face, the way his blue hair fell over his eye's slightly, a few inches longer than the last time he'd seen him. It was painful really, to see the one he'd came to love, looking like this and not knowing if there was anything he could do to help.
With an exhausted sigh, Bon climbed under the covers of his bed after getting changed into a pair of grey sweat pants and a white shirt. He felt utterly drained, like the excitement had been completely sucked out of him and now, all he wanted to do was sleep and pretend the whole situation was just a bad dream.
Ten minutes later and Bon was still awake, although he could feel his mind gradually getting heavier and hoped that meant that sleep would befall him soon. Suddenly, Bon heard a quiet snapping sound echoing around the silent room, a continuous noise with a three second interval between each one. Rolling over onto his side, Bon laid eyes on an almost statue-like Rin as he sat on the bed with the moonlight bouncing of his Prussian-blue hair. The sight of the teen sitting so still in the dark with the white light highlighting his main features, practically took Bon's breath away. The only word he could use to describe the view was…beautiful. He looked so tranquil, at peace as he fiddle with something in his hands. Realizing this was where the sound was coming from, Bon sat up and leaned forward only to stiffen and cover his mouth, mid-gasp. Tears threatened to spill from the male's chestnut eyes, only one managing to slip past his restrain. The small metallic object glistened in the light as Bon held back painful sobs. There, sitting protectively in Rin's fingers as he played with the hinge, was Bon's hair clip, the one he'd given Rin when they were still students. I can't believe he kept it…after all this time, he still has it.
That night, Bon fell asleep with a small smile on his face, his eyelashes sticky with tears…
