If We Fall In Love... [Garrance AU] {Book 1} (Completed)

Chapter 28: Where It All Started

A/N- Making this an extra long chapter! Hope you guys enjoy! :)

*Laurance's POV*

"Can you give me a moment, Vylad?" I asked him, earning a nod.

I hopped off the couch, going over to Garroth's side. I took his hand, leading him into the kitchen. I shut the door carefully behind me, turning around to face Garroth. He had his head bowed slightly, and his arms folded over his chest.

"Garroth, what is going on lately? Ever since we went over to Gene's place, you've been acting weird around me. Can you please tell me, what is wrong?" I asked as calmly as I could muster.

Garroth looked up at me, and I noticed the tears streaming down his face. Without thinking twice, I embraced him in a hug. Garroth laid his head on my shoulder, sniffling. I rubbed his back soothingly, shushing him softly.

"L-Laurance..," Garroth choked out through sobs. Whatever caused him to get this worked up, I will destroy in a heartbeat.

"Garroth...calm down, Love," I partially-whispered into his ear. "Mind telling me what's been going on?"

Garroth gave a small nod, and I turned to lightly kiss his cheek. He gave one last sniffle, before pulling himself off of me. He wiped his eyes, trying to clean away most of his tears. I hated seeing Garroth cry, it was one of the worst feelings in the world.

"Why have you been so mad at me?" I asked, making sure my voice was soft. Garroth bowed his head once more, playing with something that he pulled from his pocket.

"L-Laurance... There i-is something, t-that happened in M-Middle School...that I-I never told y-you about," Garroth bit his lip, looking back up at me. "A-And...it's a long story..."

I noticed he was starting to tear up a bit, so I wiped my thumbs under his eyes. He sniffled a little bit, gripping onto, whatever he had, tighter.

*Garroth's POV*

Laurance moved away from me a little, giving me a tiny smile. I tried to smile back, failing. His blue eyes never wavered, as he stared into my eyes. I tried to regain my composure.

"Whenever you want to tell me, Garroth."

I took in a deep breath, somewhat stopping the tears.

"L-let me start f-from the beginning..."

*Flashback*

"Garroth! Come down, it's time for school!" I heard my dad calling for me, from downstairs.

"Coming, Dad!" I called back down.

I grabbed my bookbag, flinging it over my shoulder. I darted down our staircase, being greeted by my mom.

"Hiya, GarGar! Are you ready for your first day of Middle School?" My mom cheerfully smiled at me.

"Yup, Mommy! I was so excited, I could barely get any sleep last night!"

My mom giggled, lightly kissing my forehead. I giggled as well, holding on tightly to the straps of my bookbag.