A Bird Without Wings (SBI AU)

Chapter 1- Will I Ever Fly?

Tommy POV

Tommy had waited for his moment his entire life. The moment he would get something that everyone dreamed of. 

Wings.

It was something everyone expected in the early teen years. Techno had been the earliest to get his in the family, being only twelve at the time.

He had screamed all night as the painful event happened, it was a sound that Tommy wanted to forget. He remembered sitting outside the door in Wilbur's arms, wanting nothing more than to help his older brother.

The next morning Techno had beautiful pink wings that matched his hair perfectly. It was amazing how quickly Techno grew accustom to them, showing them off nearly every moment he could.

Wilbur was only a little older when he also went through the painful process. His wings were a soft golden color, gleaming whenever sunlight hit them.

Tommy remembered Phil's words when he asked when it would be his turn.

"It'll come Toms, you just have to be patient."

As the years went on, Tommy waited. 

"I can feel it! They're coming this year Toms, just you wait."

It wasn't long before Tommy was past the usual age. Most people got their wings at the age of fifteen. Tommy hadn't even felt the back pains that lead to getting wings.

Nevertheless Phil continued to reassure him. 

"You're just a late bloomer Tommy, that's all."

But even Phil knew what this meant.

Tommy would never grow wings.

Even Tommy himself knew that, shutting himself away in his room whenever he could. He was sick of all the pitiful looks he got all the time. He was sick of being picked on constantly. He was sick of being the disappointment he knew himself to be.

"Poor thing."

"The loser couldn't even grow wings? How pathetic!"

"Sorry you have to be related to that piece of garbage."

"Oh Toms, it'll be alright."

Tommy hated it all. 

He sat in his room like he usually did, curled up in the blankets on his bed. They never seemed to make him warm anymore despite the fact that he was sweating.

A soft knock came from the door, but he barely looked up. He knew who it was.

The door was pushed open and in walked Wilbur, it was always Wilbur. The brunette sat on the edge of his bed, laying back to lay beside the blonde.

"How you feeling today Toms?" he asked softly.

Tommy sighed, rolling over to face the wall. He wasn't really in the mood for talking.

Wilbur sighed and gently began untangling the blonde's unkept hair. "You have an appointment today..."

Tommy closed his eyes, slowly nodding. "I know." His voice was raspy and small, he never really seemed to use it that much anymore.

"Do you want me to come with you?" he asked softly, already knowing the answer.

"No."

Wilbur nodded, wrapping his arms around the younger. Tommy did nothing, allowing his brother to pull him close to his chest.

"I love you Toms."

Tommy paused, hating himself for it. 

"I love you too Wilby."

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-Snowy