At Least We Have Each Other (SBI AU)

Chapter 8- Some Promises Are Out of Your Control

Techno POV

Techno walked down the sidewalk, his mind on nothing else except Tommy. His little brother had gotten hurt and he wasn't there to protect him. What hurt him the most was that he had promised Tommy that he would always protect him. And he had broken that promise.

"It's not your fault you know." Wilbur spoke up. Techno glanced at him, suddenly realizing that he wasn't alone.

"You don't know what you're talking about." he huffed, attempting to walk ahead. But Wilbur caught up quickly, like always.

The brunette rolled his eyes. "I'm his older brother too, in case you forgot." He paused, thinking back to what had happened. "I was in the house... and I still couldn't do anything."

Techno looked at him, trying to find the right words to say. He didn't blame Wilbur... he blamed himself. "But I promised him..."

"We can't keep promises that are out of our control." Wilbur said, stuffing his hands into his pockets. "Now with... him... going to jail we'll be safe from now on." A slight smile grew on his face as he thought about it. A life without the constant threat of a horrible father sounded like a dream come true.

But Techno's happiness was short-lived as a surge of fear struck him. He completely stopped, his eyes beginning to fill with tears as he realized what this could mean. "They're going to take you away from me..."

Wilbur stopped, looking at him with wide eyes. "What are you talking about? Who's going to take us away?"

"With no legal guardian... they'll want to put you both in foster care." Techno explained, his voice cracking. "I'll probably never see you guys again..."

Wilbur walked towards him, trying to reassure him. "You don't know that! Maybe-maybe they'll let you adopt us! You've taken care of us this long..."

But Techno shook his head, knowing the reality of it. He was only sixteen, with his birthdays months away. Besides, he hadn't kept them safe... "I-I haven't protected you guys." he whispered, not even daring to look at Wilbur. 

"You've done the best you could." Wilbur insisted, standing beside him. "You've taken care of us better than anyone could have. I... I don't know what we could have done without you."

"But I left you guys! More times than I can count!" Techno exclaimed, pulling at his hair. It was something he did when he panicked, a habit he had been cursed with over the years. "I would run at the first sign of trouble. I was a horrible protector."

"But you've learned." Wilbur reminded him. "You've changed. You and I both know that you would never do it again. And I trust you. You won't do it again."

Techno stared at his younger brother, slowly processing the words he had said. How could he still want Techno around? Why didn't he hate him? "Maybe I'm not good for you-"

"Oh shut up." Wilbur cut him off. "You would break Tommy's heart if you left and you know it." He paused, before looking away. "And you would break mine too..."

A light rain began to fall, misting all around them. It was a comfortable rain, that somehow had something calming about it. The two brothers sat there for a minute before Techno suddenly pulled Wilbur into a hug. Something he hadn't done in so long.

Wilbur stiffened, definitely shocked from the sudden affection. But it only took a moment for him to melt into the touch. He leaned into his brother's chest, enjoying the safety he felt in his hold. Techno only tightened his grip, grateful for such an amazing brother.

They stood there for a while, neither one wanting to let go. 

Wilbur was the first to pull away, laughing, "Can we please get out of this rain? We really need to go see Tommy."

Techno smirked, ruffling his hair, much to Wilbur's annoyance. "There's someone I can call..." he pulled out his phone, searching for the number before dialing it.

Wilbur rolled his eyes, attempting to restyle his hair before admitting defeat. "I don't know why you didn't do that in the first place."

"Oh shut up." Techno playfully pushed him, causing Wilbur to laugh.

"Hello?"

"Hey Skeppy... I need a favor."

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