Bruised. A Will Cipher X Reader Fanfic UrielectricFire

chapter 3. Partners

That morning: readers pov)

*TMP!*
I woke up with a jolt. "Woah!!" It sounded like someone had thrown a rock at my tent. I peeked out seeing a bird that landed on my tent. I rubbed my head. Then I remembered everything I had to go through. My heart suddenly jumped, making me scared as I ran to Will's tent. As i got into his tent, i dove into his cot, shaking as i breathed quickly, clinging to my newfound friend. When i did this he opened his eyes quickly in surprise, as if he wasn't even asleep, looking around, before turning his oil lamp on, automatically finding me.
"A-are you okay?" He asked, panicked, sitting up, and comforting me with a hand on my back. I looked at him, tears gathering in my eyes.
"n-no.. I don't want to get hurt anymore!" I sobbed, and leaned forward, hugging him. He sighed, and rubbed my back in a soothing manner.

"N-neither do i. If I w-was like my brother, b-bill... none of this w-would have h-happened. I'm just that b-big of a wimp.." he said, as his voice cracked, signaling that he was trying not to cry. I felt a pang go through my body.
"Please, will.. it's not your fault." He started to cry.
"Y-yes it is! I-i started this w-whole thing! I w-was the f-first servant, they d-decided that w-wanted a-a girl, c-cause girls are b-better at cooking, a-and being obedient, and a-re w-weaker.. I saw y-you, a-and wanted t-to be Y-your f-friend.. they saw y-you with me, and t-took you. It w-was my fault.. I'm S-sorry!" He laid in my lap, sobbing. I felt bad, leaning over him as I wrapped him in a warm hug.
"Will.. you didn't do anything." I sat him up, seeing his tear stroked face, as he looked at me.
"There he is. Now.. I'm here and we'll both be okay, as long as we stick together, okay?" I cooed quietly. He smiled a little, wiping his eyes.
"T-thanks. O-okay." I smiled back. "You're welc-"
"WILL!!!!!!! GET YOUR BUTT OUT HERE, NOW! AND BRING THAT LITTLE WIMP OF YOURS!" A voice interrupted me. Will's calm face immediately erupted into a panicked face.
"R-right away, master Tyrone!" Will looked at me worriedly.
"U-uh, um.. w-well. Better g-get out there. ." He said sadly. I smiled a little, as my face paled, me feeling sick to my stomach.

"..yeah.." He stood, slowly as he sighed shakily. I stood up next to him, grabbing his hand and clutching it firmly but soft enough to let him stay calm.  looking up at him, with confidence in my eyes, I smiled softly.
"Let's go out there together.."