Tales of Arcadia Oneshots

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 - 𝐓𝐨𝐛𝐲 & 𝐉𝐢𝐦

Request by TrollhunterChicken

Characters: Jim & Toby

Prompt: After Jim came back from the Darklands he asks Toby if he could sleep with him because he can't sleep alone and Toby's like "That's weird we haven't slept in the same bed since we were ten" but helps his bud sleep anyways.

A/N: Hi! I could totally do your request! I kinda changed it but it's still in the format you wanted :) that way it's a bit longer. Happy Holidays!

Ever since Jim came back from the Darklands, he was happy, but something was off. He had nightmares every night. Jim knew he was scared. But the thing is, no one noticed, not even Claire noticed. Well, that was sort of a lie. Toby knew his best friend more than ANYTHING. He knew there was something strange with Jim, but never questioned it. It was as if, Jim didn't want to tell him anything.

One night, Toby noticed Jim's light was still on at 3 in the morning. Toby grabbed the walkie-talkie, whispering, "Warhammer to Trollhunter, are you there?" There was a pause until there was a static noise than a voice "Yes Tobes, what's up?" Toby sighed out of relief. But there was definitely something wrong with him. "I saw your light on, are you okay?" Jim knew Toby was worried, of course, the mighty Trollhunter did not want his best friend to become more concerned.

"Yes, Tobes. I'm okay." He straight up lied to Toby. Did Toby buy it? Jim wasn't sure but he hopes he did. "Jim, we've been best friends since we were five, I'm pretty sure I know my best friend is not 'okay," Toby responded back through the walkie-talkie. Jim sighed, laying down on his back. He wasn't sure if he wanted to reply back or not. Maybe it's best not to tell him?

"I have a lot on my mind, Toby, that's all. I'm going to sleep." Jim yawns, "Night Tobes." As all best friends do, Toby did not want to pressure him so he shook his head, replying to the Trollhunter. "Goodnight Jimbo."

The next day came, Toby decided to stay by Jim's side no matter what. Throughout the school day he stood by his side. Jim felt safer with his best friend by his side, even thanking Toby for staying by his side.

After school, Toby rode his bike with Jim to Jim's house. Toby was still concerned and needed to know if Jim is actually okay.

Both boys walked into the house, no sign of Barbara which was good for Toby to ask. "Jimbo?" Jim puts his bag by the side of the couch. "Yes, Tobes?" Toby huffed, proceeding to ask the question. "What's wrong? Ever since you came back from the Darklands you became distant, so distant that you don't tell me, (your best friend!) out of all anything, you shrug it off!" Jim's face turned from a questionable expression to a sad expression. "I-I." He stammered, sighing. "I didn't want you to worry about my feelings. The-the Darklands was not a good place to be in. It was torture."

Toby saw Jim's face. He replied back, "Of course, it's not! It's called the 'Darklands' for a reason!"

Toby then realized it's best if he stayed the night. So what was he doing? He went back to his Nana's house, letting her know he'll be staying over at the Lake's residence. He packed some necessities, hurrying over to the Trollhunter's house. This time, Barbara was inside the house. "Oh, hello Toby. What brings you here?"

"Hello, Dr. L. Just staying over a few nights if that's okay with you?" Barbara couldn't say no. After all, that was her son's best friend. "Yes, that's perfectly fine! Jim is upstairs." Toby waved Barbara bye, running up the stairs towards Jim's room. "Told ya, I'll be back." Jim smiled.

Eventually, the two blew up an air mattress Jim had laying around for Toby to sleep on. When night came, both boys laid down on their designated beds, trying to drift off to sleep. It was quiet. Jim shook his head, turning his body facing the air mattress. "Tobes, could you sleep with me? I don't want to sleep alone."

"That's weird. We haven't slept in the same bed since we were ten." Both boys chuckled. "But if you insist, then yes." He got up, sliding onto Jim's bed. Less than five minutes later, they have fallen asleep.

Meanwhile, with Barbara, she was having a cup of tea. She set the cup down, walking up the stairs to check the boys. She opened the door, viewing Toby's mattress was empty. She came to realize, he's sleeping on the same bed as Jim. Jim had his arm's spread out as Toby didn't mind it as he was sleeping peacefully. She smiled, closing the door.

A/N: Listening to Exo & BlockB while writing got my motivation to write this oneshot. Anways, hope you like it!