Hazy Love: A Treebros Fic

Chapter 16: Safe and Sound

A/N: To make up for all the angst and heartbreak in the last few chapters, I present to you *trumpet noises* CUTE GAY FLUFF FT. MINIMAL ANGST AND EV SINGING! ENJOY!

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Evan immediately ran forward, not hesitating for even a second. He grabbed Connor from behind, hugging him, keeping him restrained. Connor yelled, tears still streaming down his face.

"LET GO! LET. GO." Connor was pushing, kicking, trying to get away from Evan. Evan had tears blurring his eyes, frankly quite afraid, but he refused to let go. He buried his head in Connor's shoulder-blades, trying hard to stop crying, to be strong...

But seeing someone he liked so much hurting so bad... it pained him.

Eventually, Connor gave in, heaving sobs, turning around in Evan's arms so that he could bury his face in the boy's striped blue polo shirt. He felt so broken, so pathetic. But he
somehow didn't mind the vulnerability. It was nice to just cry in someone's arms. He felt as though Evan were an angel. An angel he really didn't deserve...

Connor shoved Evan away. He refused to look at Evan, sinking to the yellowed grass, which was wet with dew. He pulled up his hoodie, leaning against a tall apple tree. Evan didn't know what to do. He wanted so badly to comfort Connor, but what if he failed? He didn't know if he'd be able to stand failing some he lo- liked a lot.

Evan decided to do the on thing he knew Connor liked. He sat down next to Connor, grabbing the pale boy's hand in his own. Their fingers interlocked perfectly, almost as if they had been meant to hold the other. It felt so right to both boys, though neither would ever admit it. And in this small moment of comfort, Evan began to slowly sing.

'I remember tears streaming down your face.

When I said "I'll never let you go."

When all those shadows almost killed your light.

I remember you said, "Don't leave me here alone."

But all that's dead and gone and passed.

Tonight.'

Connor's head shot up, listening to the sweet, melodic, haunting melody. It seemed to capture him, wrapping him in warmth. He began to cry, but it was controlled, and he leaned his head on Evan's shoulder. This gave Evan more confidence, and he sang louder.

'Just close your eyes.

The sun is going down.

You'll be alright.

No one can hurt you now.

Come morning light.

You and I'll be safe and sound...'

Connor's head drooped, his body overcome with exhaustion. He knew he couldn't sleep, but he allowed himself to rest. He allowed his mind to be clear of pain, and he just listened to the gentle song, allowing himself to be completely vulnerable.

'Don't you dare look out your window.

Darling everything's on fire;

The War outside our door keeps raging on.

Hold on to this lullaby

Even when the music's gone.

Gone.

Just close your eyes.

The sun is going down.

You'll be alright.

No one can hurt you now.

Come morning light.

You and I'll be safe and sound...

Just close your eyes...

You'll be alright...

Come morning light...

You and I'll be safe and sound...'

Evan had his eyes closed, calmly humming out the remainder of the melody. He now had both arms around Connor, burying his face in the other's black hoodie. Connor had his arms around Evan as well, afraid that if he let go, Evan would disappear.

They stayed like that, buried in each other's embrace, watching the sunset. Evan had completely forgotten about the other person present with them.

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A/N: Hope you guys enjoyed! Evan is a pussy when it comes to the word 'love'. This will be explained later, but I hope you guys enjoyed a nice little fluffy chapter. The next three I have planned are going to be much longer, but will have minimal (but still some!) angst with really funny and fluff moments. CYA LATER!