The star and Cleaner.

16

Tord
Me and Tom walked quietly side by side as we made our way to his parents. I didn't know what to expect but due to Toms mood, it didn't seem very good. His aura was that of pain. I was really tempted to grab his hand for comfort but I couldn't do that. It wasn't my place. Yet.

We walked down a narrow path until we came to the place I least expected. The cemetery. Now I know what Tom was so worried about me 'meeting them'.

I know from experience how hard it is losing family.

We came up to a tattered grave stone with very old, dying flowers laid in front of it.

Tom kneeled in front of it, his knees surly getting dirty but he probably didn't care. I kneeled next to him and smiled slightly when he looked at me before looking back.

"Hey mum, hey dad." He said in a somewhat weak voice "happy anniversary. I hope you're happy in heaven celebrating it." He smiled at the grave and bowed his head "i miss you. I've been saying it every time for the past 5 years. I'm so sorry I didn't do anything, I could've helped you out but I didn't because I was too much of a coward." Tears began flowing down his face "I want you to meet someone. This is Tord. Once upon a time we actually dated but he hurt me. Heh if you were still here, you'd probably beat the shit out of him." Tom chuckled a bit and I just smiled sadly. "Yeah I just wanted to give you these. I'll see you later."

He put down another set of flowers and stood.

"Hey Tom can I speak to them in private for a minute?" He nodded and walked away, wiping his eyes.
"Hey Mr and Mrs Timston. I'm really sorry that I hurt your son, I didn't mean it. I was trying to protect him from getting hurt by a monster. It should've been him being protected from me. I'm a complete and utter fool but I'm trying to make things right. I hope with all my heart that you can forgive me. Alright thank you for listening and I promise that I will never ever hurt your son again. I, I love him way to much to do it again. I know what I've lost and it's painful. Anyway goodbye. Nice to meet you."

I stood up and went over to where Tom was stood. He was just staring ahead until I approached and he looked at me.

As we walked out of the cemetery, a gust of wind picked up whatever leaves and rubbish that was littered around and moved them along. Tom smiled slight and was about to make his way back but I stopped him.

I was leaning in and my eyes closed but before I could place my lips on his, a palm to my lips stood me. As I opened my eyes back up I saw Tom looking down embarrassingly.

"I- I just...not now Tord. I don't forgive you yet."

"Okay, i understand." And with that me and Tom walked side by side again in silence.
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-LunaK