22. A Light in the Dark
Word Count: 290
In Companion to Falling Into the Abyss
The candlelight flickered; its soft orange light glowing in the darkness that enveloped the two teens huddled together.
The storm outside raged on, torrents of rain fiercely hitting the windows and the sound of it completely drowning out any noise in the house.
Lightning flashed; a bright reminder at the loss of electricity due to the sudden storm as it brightened the room in a quick, white light, and Tsuna shuddered, scooting closer to the taller boy by his side.
Yamamoto smiled softly as he felt Tsuna lean his body closer and his head resting on his bicep. He turned his gaze from the darkness in the room to the boy nestled at his side, and his soft smile widened slightly.
Tsuna's eyes were transfixed only on the candlelight before him, eyes flickering along with the flame's slight dance. It was warm; the soft glow making Tsuna's naturally peach skin a warmer tone and the light of the flame bringing out the fire in Tsuna's eyes that was always flickering in them.
That very same flame that warmed his Will as he fell from the building alongside Tsuna.
The sound of the rain became harsher, the room darkened due to the new storm clouds blocking the sky, and from where Yamamoto sat, it seemed all black.
Yamamoto turned to Tsuna, watching as he seemed to recoil on himself more, eyes transfixed now on the darkness before him.
Tsuna reached him in the dark recesses of his mind.
'Will he hear me if I call out to him?'
'Will he see me in the dark like I only saw him?'
"Hey, Tsuna?"
Tsuna turned.
Yamamoto smiled.