Dark curls and Water color eyes

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December 15, 1959

Todd was sleeping peacefully in his bed.

 Charlie opened the door and slowly and quietly walked over to Todd's bed. Charlie kneed down and began to shake him. 

"Todd" Charlie spoke softly. Todd rolled over in his bed trying to continue to sleep.

 "Todd," Charlie said a little louder and shook him again.

 Todd finally opened his eyes and looked at Charlie.

 He quickly noticed the tears in his eyes and running down his face. 

"Neil's dead" Charlie spoke for the last time. 

Todd's heart dropped in his chest. He couldn't believe it.

 But before he could do anything. He heard Neil's voice "Todd Todd it's time to wake up". 

Todd looked puzzled when he woke up. "Hey you okay" Neil said to him.

Todd looked at him and just nodded.

"Alright just checking you were shaking and crying in your sleep but if you need something come to me". Todd nodded weakly as he rubbed his eyes still tired.

Neil smiled and looked at Todd. "I'm so excited for tonight I can't wait to perform". 

Todd nodded again a little more awake. 

"Well I have to go get ready for the performance tonight can you cover for me"?

Todd nodded again. "Thanks, I'll see you later" Neil spoke heading to the door. 

Todd opened his mouth to say something. "Neil..I-I..." he spoke out but fell short.

Neil turned around to look at Todd. "Yes, Todd". 

Todd took a deep breath. "I hope your play goes well". 

Neil smiled ever so slightly "Thanks buddy"

Budddy Todd's heart kinda broke in that moment. 

Neil walked out of there shared dorm.