『バウンド』 Bound

Willpower

He could feel it eating away at his mind. He left himself vulnerable for so long and now the spirit had taken its opportunity to drive into his head. All he could feel was searing white pain in the temple of his forehead, and the very small patience of dealing with it.

Tatsumi curled even more against the wall of the hallway as he clutched his head. Everything hurt so much that he did not know if he could bare it any longer. His whole body ached at this point as the scales formed on his face. His red eye burned for attention, but he was too focused on holding his head, hoping for the pain to go away.

He knew the risk of caring for Lubbock more than he should have. Yet, he took it anyway. Naturally he would suffer the consequences, but Tatsumi did not think he would let down his mental guard. If only he was stronger...

A door sounded and he saw Lubbock step out into the dark hall. Tatsumi stayed seated as Lubbock looked around before finally spotting him on the floor.

"Hey...?"

"Go away." Tatsumi muttered, feeling the pain intensify. Lubbock did the opposite and kneeled beside him.

"What's wrong?" Lubbock asked. When Tatsumi did not answer, he hesitantly placed a hand on the brunette's head.

"I think I'm dying." Tatsumi managed to say.

"Don't joke about that."

"Who said I was?"

Lubbock began carrassing his head and Tatsumi jolted away.

"Don't! It'll make it worse." He said, groaning when the headache pulsed. Lubbock retracted his hand.

"Tatsumi..." Tatsumi could only spare an apologetic glance before curling up again. Moments later, a hand gently grasped his and Tatsumi was about to move his hand away. However, Lubbock stood and nudged him to follow the suite.

"Look, I don't want to do anything. Everything hurts and I just want to-" Tatsumi was yanked forward in the middle of his plea and Lubbock began guiding him into his room. The teen then closed the door and sat Tatsumi on his bed and turned off the light.

"What-" Once again cut off, Tatsumi was laid back with Lubbock beside him. Arms the encircled around his torso and his face was pressed against Lubbock's chest. "Listen to me-!"

"Hey, Incursio."

Tatsumi faltered when Lubbock mentioned his teigu. He moved his head back enough to look up at the male in confusion. Lubbock only smiled and closed his eyes in response to the clueless teen.

"My boyfriend here isn't the least bit appreciative of your advances. I prefer him to be happy and fearless as he always should have been. It's what makes him Tatsumi." Tatsumi felt the arms tighten around him. "I'm kinda getting pissed, because seeing him in pain also hurts me. And heaven knows how much I want to do to help, but I lack the certain skill to go into his head and beat you out of his conscious.

"You're not going to get him killed. He still has so much to see and protect. I may seem silly talking to an inanimate object, but once upon a time, he's done the same for me." Lubbock finished. Tatsumi's grip on Lubbock's shirt shakily tightened as tears leaked out of his scrunched eyes. He felt Lubbock smoothly rub his back.

"How was that? Too heroic? Maybe I needed my zipper down for my speech, no?" Lubbock joked. Tatsumi only buried his face in his chest and sobbed quietly as the headache went away. He wanted to tell Lubbock that he he loves him a million times, but he could not find any words. Settling with arms around him in a protective manner was all Tatsumi could ask for.

Sometimes, he just needed a break from being strong for everyone else.

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Super short chapter, I understand. I am having a bit of a writer's blocks. HOWEVER, expect an exhilarating new chapter soon!

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