Tommyinnit Oneshots (With SBI)

Silence Has a Sweet Sound (Tommy)

Phil POV

"He's mute? And you want me to take him?" I questioned, holding the phone closer to my ear.

"Techno was the same way. He didn't talk much either and you managed with him." the woman reminded me.

I sighed, "But he had Wilbur. At least one of them spoke, and even then it was difficult. This kid you want me to take doesn't speak at all!" Of course, I was all for helping kids, but this one just seemed like more of a challenge than any other.

"Phil, he really needs a home."

I ran my hand through my hair, thinking for a moment. "Alright." I couldn't leave the kid when I could be the one to help him.

"He is a sweet kid, he's just quiet." the woman explained. "Can you pick him up tomorrow?"

My eyes widened, "So soon?" I didn't even have a room ready. And I hadn't even told Wilbur and Techno, I had no clue how they would react.

"The sooner, the better." she responded. "Or I can drop him off if that's easier."

"Could you? So I have more time to prepare?" I asked, a million things racing through my mind.

She chuckled, "Of course. I'll see you tomorrow then?"

"Yeah," I nodded.

"Bye!" 

"Bye." I hung up the phone. What had I just agreed to? I could barely manage two kids and now I had just adopted another.

Two pairs of footsteps echoed down the hallway. I looked up, smiling softly. "What are you two still doing up?"

"Who was on the phone Dad?" Wilbur questioned, jumping on my lap. 

"Well..." Now's as good a time as any. "You're getting a new brother." I watched their faces, looking for a reaction. Please don't be angry, I begged.

Instead Wilbur grinned, "Really?! I'm going to be a big brother?!" He leaped to his feet, jumping up and down. 

I sighed with relief. "Yes, he's six."

"Woohoo!" Wilbur exclaimed, turning to his twin. "Can you believe it Techno? We're getting a baby brother!"

Techno chuckled at his brother's excitement. He glanced at me, "Why so sudden?"

"He needs a new home. His last one was... let's just say he wasn't safe." I replied sadly. 

"Poor kid." Techno commented. I could tell he was thinking back to his old home.

"Oh and he's mute." 

Techno nodded, "That's okay. We'll manage, right Wilbur?"

"Don't worry, I still know sign language! I can even teach you Dad!" 

I smiled. Boy was I happy he was taking sign language as a second language. That would make everything a lot easier. I just hoped the kid knew it as well.

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The door bell rung and I jumped to my feet. I swung open the door to reveal a woman and a young boy. He was even smaller than I pictured. My heart hurt just thinking about everything kid must have gone through.

"Hello Mr. Minecraft. My name is Ella, and this is the boy I told you about, Tommy." I shook her hand, glancing down at the blonde. He wouldn't meet my eyes, not that I expected him too. I figured eye contact made him nervous and that was the last thing I wanted to do.

I knelt down to his level, "Hey Tommy, I'm Phil."

He kept his eyes glued to his shoes.

I heard footsteps behind me and smiled, "This is Techno and Wilbur, your new brothers."