Austeled one-shots

S3lf h@rm (remake)

Context: they're enemies
Austin's Pov

TW: S3LF H@RM (this one is worse then the last one.)

I teleported to the end of the hallway to shock Henry again. I peer my head round and I feel my heart sink.

His sleeves were rolled up and he was holding a broken peace of his axe to his wrist, pressing down as he made deep sl!ts in himself, wincing every time.

Red stains formed around the wounds, his "bl00d" rushing out of him with sickening determination.

I felt my adrenaline rush, and without a second thought, I ran up to him, snatching the bl@de from his hands.

"WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING!?" I yelled in pure panic. He quickly jumped back, summoning his axe; it was clear what part he had broken off.

"S-STAY THE FUCK A-AWAY FROM ME!" He cried, visibly shaking in fear. I didn't know what to do.

I threw the broken price of axe into the distance and moved closer towards him; he backed into the wall behind him as his eyes welled with tears.

"E-Eteled I-"
"S-stay.. stay back."
"Eteled I don't wanna hurt you." I tried to explain.
"LIAR!. All you EVER DO is HURT ME!" He screamed, his breathing becoming much heavier and quicker.

"Eteled please! Let me help you!" I requested.
"NO! YOU DONT.. UGH YOU DONT GIVE A SHIT! DON'T ACT LIKE YOU DO! YOU H-HATE ME!" He barked back.

Without warning, he dropped his axe, covering his ears with his hands.

His breathing seemed to become infinitely quicker as he trembled, sliding down the wall and shoving his head into his knees for some sort of comfort and/or protection.

I sighed, pulling up the control panel and switching off the music and making the mii channel darker. Not too dark, but so it was no longer straining to the eyes.

I sat down in front of him, cupping his head in my hands, but it was like he couldn't even see or feel me as he didn't react, and his pupils were almost fully expanded, so I couldn't see where he was looking.

"Eteled. Its alright. I'm not gonna hurt you, honestly. You're safe, okay? Just.. breathe." I assured, attempting to wipe away his tears with my thumbs.

He grabbed onto my wrists, trying his best to calm himself down.

"Yeah, that's it. Easy, easy~ it's alright. Good job." I praised as his breathing returned mostly to normal, along with his pupils.

He looked up at me with confusion.
"W-why?-"
"I panicked, I guess."
I teleported beside him, making him jump slightly.

I brung up the control panel again, coding in some bandages.
"You gonna bandage them or do I have to?" I asked.

"Oh hell no!" He backed away from me.
"You have to bandage them one way or another."
"Not a chance!"
"Eteled I swear to god."

"Austin, do you have any idea how much that will hurt!?" He questioned.
"Yes, but we can't have you bleeding everywhere!" I replied. He stayed quiet.
"Fine.." He mumbled quietly.

"Do you wanna do it or should I?" I asked.
"Can you do it?" He asked quietly. I nodded, making him stick out his almost entirely red arm.

I stared down at it for a moment, seemingly remembering something before shaking it off. I wrapped his arm, making him wh!mper slightly.

The moment the bandage touched his arm, it soaked up the liquid(?) red DNA, instantly cleaning the skin.

I repeated the process with the other arm, then helping him roll his sleeves down with minimal pain.

I sat down next to him, enjoying the silence. To my surprise, it wasn't an awkward silence. It was comforting. Calm. Nice.

"Thank you.." Hen.. no, uhm.. Eteled mumbled, moving slightly closer to me. I sighed, mentally bracing myself before pulling him into a hug.

I heard him gasp slightly before going completely silent.
"Don't get used to it." I warned, squeezing him tighter.

Eteled pov

Holy shit. It's been so long. So long since I've had positive physical touch. I love it. I love it! I love it!!

My happiness bubbled into giggling as tears formed in my eyes again, only this time, they were happy tears.

I heard Austin chuckle slightly once my happiness had become audible. I couldn't help but smile. I don't remember physical touch being so nice. Maybe I've craved it and I haven't even realised.

In a way, I wanted this moment to last forever. I knew he was my enemy, but I couldn't help it.

After a few moments, I was able to calm myself down.
"Ah, uhh.. sorry- I got a little carried away." I quietly apologised, pulling away from the hug.

"Nah, it's fine. You're good." He forgave. There was a short pause.
"Thank you." I mumbled quietly, staring down at my hands which lied still on Austin's chest.

"Mmh. C'mon you depressed asshole." He stood up, teleporting into the hallway.

I jumped, grabbing onto him tightly as he walked over to a door and quietly opened it and walked inside, kicking it shut behind him.

I kept my head buried in his chest; honestly I just wanted to get some rest.

I felt him lie down with me in his arms, pulling the sheet over us. The sound of rustling seemed to loop in my head as I felt myself loosing the battle to fatigue.

"We're going back to enemies tomorrow." He mumbled. I wrapped my arms around him tighter, feeling my eyes get heavy.