Hazy Love: A Treebros Fic

Chapter 20: Road to Remission

A/N: Phew! FINALLY!!  Okay, I won't hold you guys for long here, hope you enjoy!! Thanks again for 8K+ reads! See the end of chapter for my plan for the next three chapters :-)

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It took a good twenty minutes for Connor to calm down, and even then he still couldn't quite believe it. He was finally going to a place where he could get better.

And he had support. Zoe, Cynthia, and shockingly Larry. But he couldn't forget his biggest cheerleader.

Connor had only known Evan Hansen well for a few months. Who knew the school's anxiety-ridden, adorable, freckled tree lover would be the one to turn his sad excuse of a life around?

And now, looking into Evan's eyes, he couldn't imagine being without him. What would have happened to him? He shuddered to think of it.

Everything just seemed so good, even though, just three months prior, Connor had tried to take his own life. If you had asked him how he was then, he would roll his eyes and ask how you'd think it was. But now... it was nice, which was something Connor had previously thought he couldn't have. Ever.

He could now truly say that he didn't want to die.

Yes, there were still moments when the bad thoughts bubbled to the surface, and it still hurt. But that was okay, because now, Connor had something... someone... who cared for him.

Connor wiped away one last tear that rolled down his wet, reddened cheeks. He sniffled lightly, giving Evan a genuine, lopsided smile that caused the smaller boy's face to heat in a deep blush.

"Okay, so, we should probably go to my house. I still don't think they'll be overjoyed to see me, but I guess my sorry ass owes them a visit." Connor laughed, standing up from the bed and stretching.

"Y-Yeah! Let's do that!" Evan's voice cracked slightly with joy; he was glad that Connor had taken the news well.

Come to think of it, Connor seemed relieved; he seemed like a weight had been lifted off of his shoulders. Evan watched Connor move about the room, absentmindedly smiling at him in admiration.

"Um, Evan?" Connor cleared his throat, lightly blushing. Evan shook his head, laughing nervously and blushing a deep red. It got worse when Connor went to remove his shirt.

Evan's breath hitched, and Connor laughed a bit, blushing as well. He coughed lightly as Evan turned quickly, hiding his face between his hands.

Suddenly, he felt strong, yet surprisingly gentle, cold hand grab his own. He looked up, only to be met with Connor's eyes. Evan hadn't truly noticed until then how pretty they were. Both of his eyes were a sky blue, except for the left, which had a streak of chocolate brown.

Evan was pulled out of his trance by Connor tilting his chin up. Connor leaned in close, slowly moving towards Evan's neck. The smaller boy shivered as he was met with hot breath on his neck. He shivered, closing his eyes, anticipating something.

"Hansen~"

"U-uh... y-yes?"

"...Where's your bathroom?"

Evan flushed red, eyes shooting open as he shoved a cackling Connor Murphy away. "Hey!! You did t-that on p-purpose, you jerk!"

"I mean, you're not wrong, but you still didn't answer my question, babe." Connor pulled Evan up, holding him close, leaning into his ear, whispering. "Can you direct me to your bathroom so I will not smell and look like a diseased bird?"

Evan tried to hold a serious face, but it didn't work. He erupted into a fit of laughter as Connor gathered his clothes. "O-Okay, it's down the hall, second door on the left."

Connor smirked, turning to leave, before pausing in the doorway. "Thanks, doll." He said, before continuing to walk out.

Evan couldn't help but smile giddily as he went to take care of his own personal hygiene.

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Both boys were currently walking towards Connor's house, finally properly washed and fed. Connor was bandaged as well, curtesy of Evan. They were sharing earbuds, listening to P!ATD on shuffle.

They walked in blissful silence, Evan observing the trees and neighborhood while Connor observed Evan.

The pair continued for almost a mile until they finally reached the Murphy Residence. Connor swallowed hard, still nervous. Evan was too, but he knew it would all turn out in the end. He  placed a hand on Connor's cheek, giving him a sweet smile and a reassuring nod.

And with that, they made their way up the walkway, now hand in hand.

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A/N: Onward to the Reconciliation Arc! See y'all soon ;-)