When It All Comes Crashing Down
I'm ready to damn that Hyoga. I haven't been able to get that conversation out of my head. I suppose that's why I'm lying here in bed, wide awake at one a.m. A sudden crash of thunder jerks me out of my thoughts. Sounds like a big storm is starting. What was that? I thought I heard something, but another crash of thunder drowns it out. Whatever it was, it sounded like it was coming from Seiya's room next door. I may regret this later, but I slide out of bed and head for the door. I can hear it in the lulls, barely audible, but clear. It sounds like a frightened puppy, whimpering quietly. Out in the hall, I pause in front of Seiya's door. I hesitate a moment, then push the door open and quietly walk inside, closing it behind me. Dark as it is, I can still tell Seiya's not asleep. The soft whimpers are louder now. I move further into the room and flip on the bedside lamp. Suddenly I'm glad I came. Looking at the teen sitting on the bed, I can hardly believe he and the Pegasus saint are one and the same. The boy in front of me has his knees pulled up to his chest, and there are tears streaming down his face. Sighing, I sit down on the bed next to him, "Seiya?" He looks at me, his brown eyes moist and shining. "What's wrong Seiya?" "It reminds me....of all the bad things that have happened." Not really sure what to do, I put an arm around his shoulders. Almost immediately he subconsciously snuggles closer to me. It's more contact than I had in mind, but at this point I don't really care. He can snuggle all he wants if it makes him feel better. Right now all I care is that he calms down. I hate to see him like this. But I'm confused. Is he snuggling up to me simply for comfort? Is it more than that, or am I just like a big brother to him? I suppose if I can't have him for myself, being a brother to him would be the next best thing. To do that though, means not telling him how I feel. Something nags at me to tell him, like not telling him is the same as lying to us both. I can lie to myself, but not to him. Suddenly it dawns on me that he's no longer shaking. Looking down, I find him fast asleep against me. Smiling softly, I ease him down onto the bed and cover him up. I slip off the bed, careful not to wake him, flicking off the light as I leave. And, heading back to my own room, I know what I have to do. First chance I get, I'm telling him.
Chaos: I think this is my favorite chapter. It's kinda OOC for both of 'em but I think it's cute.