Tord POV
We had decided to stay at Edd's for the night. Well, mostly I did considering Matt fell asleep on the couch and there was I was about to wake up Sleeping Beauty over there. Edd went to bed not long after that, but I stayed up. What Matt said that Tom said haunted me. How could he be so...so selfish! I couldn't just sit there and let Tom get away with hurting Matt. I got up, quietly sneaking out. I walked to Tom apartment, jiggling the handle of the door. It was...unlocked. I'll admit that made me nervous as hell. I felt for my gun once more, opening the door and looking inside. Tom was asleep, drunk on the couch. Bastard. I walked over to him, punching him hard in the arm causing him to wake up. "W-What the fuCk?" "What the HELL gives YOU the right be an asshole to Matt huh??" He looked confused, but then angry. "I DONT WANT YOUR COMMUNIST ASS TO HURT HIM! I'm trying to protect him from YOU. Don't you dare say you don't plan on working your way back into our friend group just to rip us all apart again." I felt deeply offended. Here I was trying to make things right and Tom was the one destroying it! Tom got up from the couch, getting up in my face "you should leave while you still can Commie." "No Thomas. Maybe it's you that's the problem. But you have your head so far up your ass you can't see that! Matt fell asleep with tears still on his cheeks from all that bull crap you said to him!" He went to speak, but I quickly stopped him "He thinks you hate him Tom. He really does." Tom was silent. "And I refuse to stand idly by while the best damn thing that's ever happened to me gets emotionally abused by you." I drew my fist back to hit him, but somehow Tom was faster. He grabbed my fist, pinning me against the wall by my throat. I...I couldn't breathe. I tried to wriggle out of his grasp as the corners of my vision started to go black. Then he let go. "Damn you Tord. If Matt didn't care so much about you, I wouldn't hesitate. Look, I'll let you be for now, but ONLY because I care about Matt, no matter how much I call him a moron. He's the reason you're breathing. Now get the hell out of my apartment so I can think of a way to apologize to Matt." I walked out, turning around for a moment to look at Tom once more, then finally leaving. I shut his door behind me. I was visibly trembling as my lungs tried to go back to normal function. I walked back into Edds apartment, nearly tripping over Ringo. I bent down and pet the top of the fuzzy grey cats head. I stood back up and closed the door and sat next to Matt. I ran my fingers through his hair, trying to calm down again. I wouldn't be sleeping well tonight.
Matt POV
-The next Morning-
"Tord what happened to you!!!" There was a large bruise around Tords neck that I'd never seen before. It looked almost like a handprint. "I-It's nothing Matt, I'm fine." Tord had dark circles under his eyes from lack of sleep. If I didn't know better I'd say he looked like he fought for his life last night. "Tord you really don't look good." Edd walked in from the other room, speaking softly to Tord. I heard Tord whisper something to Edd before disappearing with him into the next room. My suspicions raised, but I figured he would be fine. I took out my pocket mirror, fixing my hair with a smile. Man it's hard looking this good. Tord came back with Edd, an ice pack on his neck. "Hi Tordie!" I grinned happily, glad he was ok. He sat next to me, and kissed my cheek causing me to giggle. "You're so cute Matthew~" "y-you think so?" "I know so." Man did gearing that just brighten my day!!! There was a quiet knock on Edds door, as Tom walked in. I stopped feeling happy as I quickly Lept to cling onto Tord. "Matt, I wanted to apologize for all that stuff I said to you. You don't have to forgive me, but I feel it was necessary for me to tell you that." "T-Thank you Tom...my feelings were really hurt by what you said...but I forgive you." Tom smiled a bit, while Tord looked just as afraid as I did. Tord was never scared! Gosh what had happened to him? "Yeesh Tord you look like you've seen a ghost." Tom chuckled, eyes narrowing with a grin. I felt Tord begin to shake with fear. "T-Tom that's enough now." Edd noticed this too, pulling Tom aside to speak with him. "Tordie, what happened to you!? You're never scared! Especially not of silly old Tom." "T-Tom hurt me last night Matt. That's all." "Did he give you that bruise?" "I-I..." "He did..." I don't get mad easily, but I felt angry. I decided to go confront Tom!! Tord tried to convince me not to, but I didn't listen. "TOM." Tom looked over at me with surprise, Edd looking concerned. I walked over and punched him in the arm. I couldn't hit too hard, but it got his attention. "That's for hurting Tord you...you..." I hated cursing, but it needed to be said. "You Asshole!!" Edd gasped, Tom sat there in shock, and I swore I could see Tord smiling from the corner of my eye. I stomped back into the living room, hearing sniffles come from the other room. I probably hurt Toms feelings...but I couldn't worry about that right now. Tord was hurt way worse...I think. I heard Edd consoling Tom in the other room. I totally could see them as a couple-
I sat next to Tord, snuggling his side as he threw his robotic arm around Me. "I love you Tordie...." "I love you Matthew..."
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Just as Before (Tord X Matt)
FanfictionA year had passed since Tord destroyed the house, and wasn't seen again. But a nagging thought was left in Red Leaders mind since that day. That look of complete betrayal and hurt expressed by Matt. Something needed to be done about it, so think co...
