One Bite Is All It Takes (SBI Zombie AU)

Chapter 2- I Intend To Keep This One

Techno POV

"Do you ever talk?" 

The teen groaned, shaking his head before continuing forward. He was close to ripping his ears off at this point. He readjusted the strap of his back pack, running a hand through his messy brown hair.

"Do you ever stop talking?" he retorted, sending a glare towards the other brunette.

The curly haired one laughed, "Hey at least I say something!" He grinned, playing with the strap of the guitar that was slung over his back. "At least I'm not completely silent!"

"I think I'd like it better that way." he scoffed. "Keep up, will you?"

"You're so bossy." 

"Wilbur." he warned with a sharp glare.

 "Sorry, sorry." Wilbur muttered, looking at the ground. He sighed, looking around the field with a sad smile. He shook his head to clear his thoughts, studying the older teen in front of him. "You sure do walk fast." he commented.

"Hey, you chose to bring that guitar. Don't complain to me that it's too heavy." 

"Well I couldn't just leave it Techno!" Wilbur exclaimed, gripping onto the guitar strap as though it would disappear at any moment.

"Last time I checked it's not essential." Techno said, turning to him. "Therefore you could have easily left it."

Wilbur stopped, looking away. "I just like to have it with me... I couldn't bear the thought of losing it."

Techno paused, stopping in his tracks. "What do you mean? What makes it so important?"

Wilbur carefully took it off his shoulders, placing the instrument in his hands. It was beautiful, with shiny wood and old strings. A sun was painted on the wood. Was it a sunset or a sunrise, Wilbur wasn't sure. All he knew was who he had gotten it from.

"I want you to have it." a woman said with a smile, offering the instrument to her son. 

"But Mom, I don't know how to play." the boy protested, his eyes wide. He took the guitar, looking at it with admiration. 

The woman chuckled, ruffling his curly brown hair. "I know that, but that doesn't mean you can't learn Wil."

He looked up at her with big eyes. "You're going to teach me?"

"Of course!" she exclaimed with the bright smile she always wore. "I want you to feel some happiness in this house."

A crash came from inside, causing the boy to flinch. The woman sighed, pulling her son closer. She wanted nothing more than to give him a better life, to finally leave her husband. 

But that would never happen.

That guitar was the last thing he had of her. He couldn't lose it... he couldn't lose her.

"Wil? You alright?" a voice brought him out of his thoughts. That's when he realized Techno was crouched in front of him, his brown eyes laced with concern.

"Y-Yeah I'm alright." He stood up, not even realizing he had fallen to his knees. He pushed back the older, ignoring the looks of worry that were evident on his face.

Techno followed after him, trying to find the right words. It was weird, not knowing what to say. Especially when words were his talent. Finally he spoke up, simply using the words that came to mind first. Don't overthink it, he begged himself. 

"You know I'm here to protect you, right?"

Wilbur stop, glancing at him with what looked to be surprise. "You met me two days ago. Doesn't promise seem a little bit ridiculous?" 

"No, I don't think so." Techno shook his head. He met the brunette's eyes. "I really do promise that though."

"Don't make promises you can't keep." Wilbur muttered, turning away.

"I intend to keep this one." Techno whispered. He didn't want to break that promise ever again, he couldn't. He knew he couldn't handle even the mere thought of it.

He closed his eyes, shaking his head. He could still hear her voice...

"Techno!" Wilbur suddenly shouted, making his head snap up.

"What? What is it?" Techno ran towards him, taking his crossbow from his back.

Wilbur's eyes were wide. He pointed off in the distance, then spoke, his voice barely above a whisper.

"Someone's here."

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-Snowy