The new Proxy. (TicciMask)

(4) Falsely labeled.

Toby's Point of View.

I was sitting on the floor next to Ben,a controller or something in my hand while we both stared at the TV.

Ben had a big smile on his face.

"And you really never played this?"

"..No."

It's awkward with me around.

"Well.. You will,now!" He giggled and chose a character.

I stared at the screen with wide eyes.

"WOAH! That guy looks just like you!"

Ben burst out laughing.

After he calmed down a little,he spoke up again.

"He does,doesn't he? That's Link. Now you choose one."

I took a random character named "Fox".

We played Super Smash Bros Brawl for god-knows-how-long.

I messed up so many times and got ashamed,but Ben just laughed,patted my back and continued playing.

His good mood is sorta contagious.

I tried to ignore the voices in my head as they Screamed,cursed and made fun of me.

I wanted to have a good time and honestly,Ben was a great help with that.

Ben yawned.

"Tired?" I asked.

"Maybe." He answered.

I smiled and turned off the console,then the TV.

Ben pulled me onto the ground and leaned his head on my shoulder.

"W-Whaaat are you doing?"

"I'm too lazy to go upstairs.. Plus,you make a great pillow."

My cheeks were a dark red by now.

"Well.. uh... okay then."

He snuggled up against me.

It's strange.

It's warm.

Will this be the first night i won't be alone,clinging onto the bedsheets,begging to wake up again?

I heard Bens breathing get relaxed,telling me he was asleep.

Without knowing it,i wrapped my arms around the slightly smaller boy.

Seeking for the comfort i've never gotten.

As the voices continued speaking,it felt like something was fighting them.

Scaring them away.

And for a second i falsely thought,it was love.

- Masky's Point of View. -

I woke up to the sound of someone screaming.

Jumping up from my bed and running into the livingroom,the screaming died down.

I looked around.

There was Ben,sleeping on the ground.

My eyes travelled to a corner of the room,where Toby sat.

Curled up into a ball,sobbing loudly.

I walked towards him,sat down and pulled him into a hug.

I wrapped my arms around the small boy,whispering soothing words towards him.