Chester came back late with a sad smile and trembling face, ready to break into tears at any moment. the way she'd said it haunted him. so acceptingly and with a reluctant sigh, not even a tremor in her voice. it was still vivid in his mind
"what...? why would you say that?!"
"Because it's true, isn't it? you're glossing it over, but i know it's going to happen"
"You can still..."
"Dont lie Chess. i know what's happening to me, i've accepted it. i just want it to finish"
"You don't..." She'd cut in
"Yes." Young eyes looked at him truthfully. "I do"
He looked around, trying to fix a smile on his face before Todrick saw him. Amity was out with her friends for the evening so they were alone in the house. As if summoned by Chester's thoughts, the friend/mentor came around the corner.
"Hey Chess" He smiled while walking over, looking concerned
"Y'all ok?" Chester sighed
"Yeah" Todrick placed a hand on his shoulder
"No, you're not. are y'all?" the facade cracked, a tear rolling down his cheek as Todrick hesitatingly pulled him forward to comfort him. "Y'all can tell me anythin, y'all know that?" Chester nodded
"I - i can't..." Todrick soothed
"Take your time" Chester breathed
"I need you to meet her" her? He realised. E.
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After Band Camp (aka Little Family)
FanfictionTodrick has to face the truth of how he treated Wilfred, and his new P.A has a secret... and amazing eyes! (I own no one except Amity, Elodie, and Elodie's parents)
