Henry. Just. Henry.

Chapter 3|The Beginning

Fallon's hug pinned Henry's arms to his side, and Henry returned the hug with what little arm's length he had. Stepping away, Henry cocked his head at Fallon's avoidant gaze and scarlet cheeks. Shortly after, he burst into a belly-holding laugh.

"Fallon," Henry held his shoulder while holding his stomach from the sting. "I know. I love you too. Miyu does as well. I mean, how can we be this close and not love each other?"

Henry felt the drop in Fallon's shoulders and behind Fallon, Miyu face palmed.

"Oh... ha ha." Fallon laughed awkwardly. "I was just kidding around with the whole nervous act."

"I figured. It's not the first time you've told me you love me."

Behind Fallon's back, he showed up four fingers to Miyu, signalling to retreat.

"Okay!" Miyu clapped, walking away. "Let's head back!" Henry walked past Fallon.

Could he blame the guy for being so absolutely stupid?

Maybe.

But Fallon told Henry he loved him umpteen times before. What made this any different? He looked up, sucking in his tears, and followed.

"So Henry?"

He hummed an answer.

"You keep telling Fallon and I not to get you anything. For many years, we didn't-"

"No. Please don't tell me you guys bought me gifts?"

"Well... yea!"

Henry closed his eyes, looked to the sky, then back at them. "You know-"

"We know. We didn't have to. But even in our current situation, we wanted to surprise you this year!"

"S-she's right." Fallon concurred.

"Henry, you have done a lot for Fallon and I. Literally more than anyone has even done for us. So, we wanted to buy something as a thank you, just this once."

Henry's stern gaze softened, and he pulled them for a bear hug. "I love you guys so often, with all my butt."

They pulled away. "Your butt?" Fallon said.

"My heart is too small, so why not my butt? Truth be told, I found it on google, but I feel it in my butt every time I think of you two!"

"Ew!" Miyu recoiled. "No!" And shoved Henry away.

Fallon smirked. "Tighten your butt so you can feel us more."

"Ugh! God, my innocent ears! You two are gross!"

"Come on!" Henry ran to her. "Don't you wanna feel how much I love you?"

"No, I'd rather feel a porcupine!"

The weary afternoon drew to a tiring, star-lit night. After presenting Henry with their gifts, Fallon and Miyu took the bus home and Henry and his parents slept in front of the Television. The Movie 'Sisters', playing through.

Once Henry fluttered his eyes open, he groaned to his right. Harper and Andre cuddled each other in the two-seater couch and he got up, trudging to his room, then face landing on his bed.

Henry looked at the door and Wonder was asleep on the computer table. A smile crept upon his face, and Morpheus, the God of Sleep, fluttered his eyes close. And as a gift, a peaceful dream of a never-changing life rolled through his mind.

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Henry walked out of the house, suitcase rolling on the aligned tiles, and at the end, Fallon and Miyu stood in wait. Henry gaped at them, unblinking and unsure why they were here.