Assessment of Abilities

Chapter 5 | Reconcile

"V-Virgil... Do... Do you hate me...?"

These words took Virgil by surprise. No. Not surprise. He was completely shocked! And it showed.

Patton nervously glanced at Virgil; seeing his eyes as wide as he'd ever seen them, he'd also backing away a little in pure shock "P-Pat? What... What made you think that I'd ever hate you??" Virgil finally asked after the sudden emotional bombshell.

Patton fidgeted nervously before shrugging his shoulder "I-I dunno... I just... I can be really hard to deal with... I'm a bit pushy and overwhelming... I accidentally force you to do things you may not be comfortable with... and for someone like you... Who... Who likes privacy and can get easily anxious... I thought... I might be... I dunno... distasteful... or... too much" He admitted his thoughts in despair.

Virgil listened and couldn't believe what the other was saying; all this time Virgil had thought that about himself...

In that moment, Patton heard chuckling coming from beside him, he looked at Virgil and widened his eyes when he saw the other trying to hold back laughter "O-Oh Pat~ You-" he snorted, cutting himself off as he just burst out into a fit of laughter.

Patton didn't know what to do! He was panicking, should he laugh too? Should he be worried?

After a moment, Virgil quieted down and looked at the frightened housemate next to him, wiping his laughter tears away "Oh Pat~ Here I was thinking you hated me cuz I'm gloomy and boring and a pain in the ass to deal with" he chuckled.

Suddenly Patton realised he'd simply been over-thinking things "Y-You... You don't hate me?" he asked. Virgil smiled at him and shook his head "I'd never hate you Pat! You bring the life and soul to this house! Other than the idiot prince, of course, complete drama queen, but you are what keeps us together! I mean seriously! It's only been a week but I feel like I've known you guys for years, and that's all because of you Pat, you pulled us all together, as a family" Virgil explained.

Patton listened, his heart beating twice as fast, he felt his face flush a little and a small proud smile curl up on his lips "T-Thank you Virge" he muttered, sniffling a little as he felt like he wanted to cry.

Virgil smiled back at him and put a hand on his shoulder "Look, I'm sorry about my insecurities... When you came in and joyfully exclaimed about my wings being out... I just froze and hid them... I'm sorry for doing that, it's just instinct after past experiences, but over time I think I'll come to worry about it less, at least inside the apartment that is" he chuckled.

Patton nodded his head, understanding and agreeing "And for the record Virgil, I don't think you're boring or annoying~ You may be a hermit at times but you're just so chill, and that really calms me down when my energy is too high" Patton admits "Umm... Would it be weird to ask for a hug?"

Virgil looked at the other, considering before shaking his head "No that wouldn't be weird" he lied. Physical contact was a rare occasion for Virgil, but he couldn't deny his newest best friend a hug, especially after his emotional conflict.

Virgil stood up with Patton and embraced him, Virgil even made his wings visible and wrapped them around Patton as well, to which Patton squealed a little and hugged Virgil tighter "Thank you Virgil~ I'm happy now~" Patton mutters just loud enough for Virgil to hear.

"Me too Pat~" Virgil replied, the embrace lasting a little while longer.