Requested by: Kai_The_Poet
A/N I went a little off the request for this one, I'm sorry /gen. However, it follows about the same idea.
TW: implied self-harm, neglection, swearing,
-Apo's POV-
As I made my way through town, I found myself at the docks of my faction. I did like coming here, it was a nice place to go just to think about life.
Unfortunately, Acho had beaten me to the spot. I had let him in the past, star always seemed to be mumbling something while looking up at the stars.
Tonight was no different.
I slowly crept up on Acho, but stopped as I heard what star said.
"H-hey stars... Haven't been doing great recently. I still haven't gotten out of that... hurting habit" Acho said the last part rather guiltily. "I wish you were still here..."
I stayed put, wondering what Acho would say next. But I felt I should intervene soon.
"I still have marks. But that's not why I'm here, it's to check in with you!" I felt my heart crack slightly from how star was acting, like it didn't matter they were hurting.
"Acho," Acho flinched at hearing my voice. Star turned his head with a fearful expression, but quickly covered it.
"H-hey, Apo!! How are y-you?" Star hurriedly put on a fake smile. "U-uhm... How long have you been there?"
"Acho... You okay?" My eyes softened, something they rarely did. God, the Nightingale was really growing on me. "And, I heard it all."
I finally moved and sat next to Acho, dangling my feet over the edge and watching as the water rippled.
"U-uhm..." I watched Acho frantically search for something to say but to no avail.
"Here, have a hug," I pulled Acho closer and into a hug, star returned it and nuzzled star's head into my shoulder. "Now, you okay?"
"No..." Acho responded quietly. I squeezed star tighter as I saw his eyes fill with sadness. "My parents came back today..."
My eyes widened. "Oh... I'm sorry. I'm guessing you don't have a good relationship with them?"
I felt Acho grab at the back of my shirt as I heard star start to sniffle. "No, th-they completely fucked up my life. They always liked S-Scott more a-and they never cared!" Star yelled as his tears soaked my shirt.
"Acho... I'm so sorry," I felt my stomach twist with hatred. I wished I could go to Acho's parents and do horrible, horrible things to them.
"They've just changed my p-perception of life. I-I feel like I have to d-do everything right..." Acho trailed off and star sobbed into my shoulder again.
"Acho, you never have to do anything. You're perfect just as you," I rubbed star's back. Acho hummed.
"B-but... What w-will I do when I-I have to t-talk to them?" Acho's eyes were already red and puffy from crying.
"You can bring me with you!" I smiled.
"Really?" Acho's eyes widened.
"Yeah!"
Star tackled me into another tight hug. "Th-thank you..."
I smiled again, "Of course, just tell me when." Acho smiled weakly.
"O-okay."
I slowly stood up and helped star to their feet. "Let's go home, you need rest," Acho nodded.
He took a deep breath, "Okay! I got this!" I smiled, happy to see Acho determined.
"You do got this. You'll do amazing!"
...
...
...
Acho and I lay in the tavern rooms, exhausted. Acho had only come into my room for a hug, and star was then fast asleep. I smiled softly, but I also felt sympathy for the young Nightingale. Star had been through so much.
I sighed, I was too tired to keep my eyes open any longer.
I climbed into bed and, for a few minutes, just thought about my faction.
Maybe I would like the Nightingales more than I thought...
EEEEE comfort!!! Sorry that took so long to get out, I, once again, had no motivation. I have some more one-shots that I'll be working on, but they probably won't be finished for a bit. I have school and my main story that I'm also working on, but I promise to get them out when I can!!
This chapter was also shorter than I wanted but it's okay.
I hope everyone had a wonderful day/night or whatever time it is for you!!
Word count: 687 words
![](https://img.wattpad.com/cover/353750171-288-k714367.jpg)
YOU ARE READING
POW Oneshots!!
Short Story'POW' as in POWCreations! -I do NOT own any of these characters! I only own the chapters book itself!- This will mostly be oneshots like Outsiders SMP, Rats SMP, and Pirates SMP. (Because I know the most about those three SMPs. I might write smut or...