My sweetie (Eddsworld)

25. Friends again?

Me being lazy and uninspired. Sorry.

No one's POV:

It felt like the world has stopped for Tom. He had no idea what to say. What to answer him, the Tord that was a jumpy and a happy-all-the-time kid just a few days ago, so he just kept his mouth shut.

Tord, on the other hand, felt confusion embrace him. He wanted to know what was going on in Tom's head. Yet, he just patiently waited there next to Tom. They both stood there in silence, Tom staring into the water under the bridge they were on and Tord staring up at the sky, sometimes looking at Tom.

Tom took a shaky breath and scratched the back of his neck nervously. "Look, Tord. I know this might sound weird, but.." He paused to see if Tord was listening. Tord kept his eyes on him. Tom grabbed all the courage he had and spoke.

"I, uhh, I want to...be friends with you again. Like when we were little. Just like...the old times.."

Those words made Tord freeze as he stared at him in suprise. Tom continued. "I thought that maybe if I was a nice...dad to you, maybe we'd get closer together and become friends. But I don't think you remember any of that, do you?" Tom stared down at his feet.

Tord couldn't believe his ears. Did he really just say that? Tord didn't know how to respond to this. He never knew Tom wanted to be friends. Tord never thought of that! He started feeling guilt crawl on his back as he remembered all those mean words he said to him.

"But...you could've just said that, Tom.." Tord mumbled. Tom shook his head. "No. No, I could not. You yelled at me all the time and your teasing didn't help that too." He replied. Tord looked down at the river and they both listened to it, neither of them saying a word.

Tom was upset, knowing he sounded like an idiot. Tord felt guilty. He didn't even know why he was so mean to Tom. He just got angered easily and it was too easy to mess with him. Tord, of course, never meant those insults. He was just teasing him.

It was getting dark and the two males still didn't say a word to each other. Tord was still processing all that had just happened and Tom was thinking about many things. He felt lost. And mostly, scared.

He didn't want Tord to be mad at him. Then all the effort he made while Tord was a kid would be useless. He kept his 'eyes' closed and listened to the wind. He was startled by an arm wrapping around his neck. He jumped, immediately opening his 'eyes' and looking at Tord.

Tord was smiling. Not an evil or a teasing smile, but a warm and friendly one. "Friends, huh?" Tord chuckled. "I'd like that." Those words rang in Tom's ears. He was in shock. That was the only answer he didn't expect. But also the only answer he wanted.

Right when he was about to say something, they both heard two familiar voices yell after them. Edd and Matt, of course. "Guys, there you are! Where have you been? We didn't see you ever since you disappeared!" Yelled Edd.

Tord unwrapped his arm around Tom and smiled at the two. "Heh, sorry guys. We totally forgot about you." He laughed softly. Tom just crossed his arms. "Let's go home." Matt said with a smile and all the four friends walked back home.

When they got there, they sat on the couch. Tord sat next to Tom and Edd and Matt sat next to each other, being the best pals after all. Tom was still thinking about earlier and if Tord really meant it.

Tord seemed happy, he enjoyed himself. Edd turned the tv on and they went through random channels. Just like old times. Except, there was no more hate between the two of them. Tom felt more comfortable as time went by.

All of them laughed at some of the programmes and they felt closer than ever. It was as if the incident with Tord brought all the four boys closer together. And they liked it that way. After they got bored, it was already late.

They decided to go to sleep. They said their good nights to each other and went to sleep. Tord was back in his room this time. It was a little weird for Tom when he didn't see the little Tord there anymore. But that didn't stop him from sleeping and soon fell into a deep slumber.

*time skip to the morning*

Tom opened his 'eyes' and sat up on his bed. He stretched and let out a soft yawn. After five minutes of waking up, he stood up and went downstairs, only to see them all already there in the kitchen, talking casually and laughing. As if none of the previous events ever happened.

When they saw Tom, they all smiled. Even Tord. "Morning, Tom! Sleep well?" Edd asked. Tom just nodded and sat down. Edd placed a plate with bacon, eggs and toast in front of him. He started eating and they all talked to each other.

Tord looked much happier than Tom could remember before he turned into a kid. He wasn't even cutting Tom off when he was talking. They were all in good mood. And they were happy together again! Everything felt amazing.

"And then, I found out that the cookie monster was Matt and he was hiding under my bed, eating cookies the whole time!" Edd finished talking about the crazy dream he had. Laughter filled the room and Matt just sat there, eating cookies while grinning. "Well, I hope I was at least a beautiful monster!"

Edd rolled his eyes playfully. "Sure, Matt. Sure." Tord chuckled. 'Some things just never change.' He thought. Tom then started spacing out again. He thought about yesterday evening. Everything that happened, everything he said. Was that true?

Tom still had no idea how to react to that. But he felt happy for once. His mind then travelled back to when he found Tord as a kid. That thought made him smile. And then, he remembered Paul and Patryck.. And the secret lab in his room.

This made Tom realize. They still didn't know about the lab. Or about how Tord knew Paul and Patryck. He snapped out of his thoughts and went back to reality. He looked at Tord who was drinking a glass of water.

Tord noticed him and looked up at Tom. Tom didn't say anything at first. "Is everything alright?" Tord asked. Tom glanced over at Edd and Matt, then back at Tord. "Tord.." He paused. Tord tilted his head. "Yes?"

"...How do you know Paul and Patryck? And why is there a secret lab in my room?" Tom asked. Tord froze and put down his water. "Uuh.." Edd remembered the lab too and crossed his arms, along with Matt. "Tord." He sounded like an angry father.

"You've got some explaining to do."

Hey, guys! Sorry I didn't update in a long time again. I couldn't bring myself to do it. Sorry. Anyway, sadly, we're getting to the end of this book. Yes. It's almost the end and I don't really want to end this book. It's much shorter that the two of my previous books, but I didn't plan it to be so long anyway.

Also, I want to ask you guys something. I posted an announcement on my profile about something I wanted to ask you guys. You don't have to look there, but I just want to know what you guys think.

Well, that's all for today. I love you all, thanks for supporting me. It all means a lot to me. Have a nice day/night.  UwU