Could it be Love?

Chapter 16: Blood Stains

TW: Angst, Suicide, Self Harm, Death

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A week later

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Ryleighs eyes slowly opened. The bed next to him was unusually empty.

He quickly glanced at the clock.

3:45 am.

Suddenly it hit him.

What had happened last time, in this exact same scenario.

...

...fuck.

He leapt out of bed, running desperately for the bathroom.

He grabbed at the handle and tugged at it.

Locked.

Fuck.

"Tommy? Toms, are you in there?"

The boy's voice never echoed back in reply.

Shit shit shit.

He pulled at the door, desperately trying to get inside.

A click, and the door flung open, with Ryleigh almost falling forward when it did.

He glanced up and saw-

...oh.

oh no.

nonnonono

fuck fuck fuck.

A knife was resting on the floor, covered in blood.

Beside it?

Tommy, slumped against the wall, unmoving.

"TOMMY!" He screamed out, running towards him.

He crouched in front of Tommy, his eyes flickering around the boy in a panic.

Cuts along his arms, some on his thighs, and multiple wounds in this chest.

Tommy looked up slowly, eyes meeting Ryleigh's.

"Ran.. I'm sorry."

"Tommy, please! I forgive you. I need you to stay awake. I know you're tired, but just hold on a little longer. Keep your eyes open, and stay with me."

Tommy reached up, and placed a hand on Ryleigh's cheek.

"I love you so much. Please, please move on and don't blame yourself for this. Promise me you won't blame yourself."

"But it's my fault! I should've done more, I- I'm sorry Tommy! Please don't leave me!"

"Ran, please don't apologise. You've done nothing wrong. You've always been perfect."

Tommy felt as tears dropped onto his face.

"I can't let you go! I'm begging you, please don't go!"

Tommy frowned, as his hand began to leave Ryleigh's face.

Ryleigh grabbed it, and held it there tightly.

"Please.."

All life in Tommy's eyes started to fade out, the chance of him living becoming slimmer and slimmer by each passing moment.

"Nononono Tommy! Please, don't go!"

He desperately waited for a reply.

A reply he was well aware would never come.

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Ryleighs eyes flew open, fear flickering throughout his mind.

He sat up, breathing heavily, and began to frantically glance around.

His eyes landed on the figure next to him.

Tommy.

Alive, and okay.

Tommy's okay.

A choked sob left his mouth as he laid back down, wrapping arms around Tommy.

He placed his face in his hair, and let himself sob.

His mind echoed the words, "He's okay." over and over, refusing to believe it, even with the boy in his arms.

Tommy began stirring, and Ryleigh held him tighter.

"Ran..? What's up? Are you okay??" He questioned, with a worried tone.

Ryleigh sniffled, and nodded slightly, pulling Tommy in closer, holding him tightly.

Tommy let himself drift back off, following Ryleigh's breathing as best as he could, hoping Ryleigh was actually okay.

He kissed the shorter's forehead, and brought his sobs to a halt. All that remained was his shaky breathing as he held Tommy closely.

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Word Count: 503

A/N: Pretty small chapter, sorry !!

yummy angst chapter

sorry for the jumpscare btw

just had to remind you that Tommy is in fact an emo

I dont have many ideas for where to take this story, but I'm slowly planning everything out, and my motivation is coming back just a bit so that's good :]

How is everyone?

Again, sorry for the lack of uploads !!

Love you guys, see you next time <3