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Life Happens [Patcani] (College AU)

Just so you know... this is Mega inspired by the game Missed Messages. 

Trigger Warning: Mentions of Abusive Relationships, Mentions of Death/Suicide

STORYTIME!

Emile just couldn't focus on his homework for Psycology B. Earlier he had heard loud voices coming from Patton's side of the door of the dorm and Emile had been concerned. Patton was a year older than him, but he doesn't act it. Patton's a very easily hurt person. Emile knows that most people should be left alone after that to a degree, but Emile also knows how Patton can be when he's left alone. Emile set his laptop aside and made a decision: he's going to check on Patton. He made sure to do his signature Frozen Anna knock. It always makes Patton giggle.

"Patton? Everything okay Buddy?"

There was silence on the other side. Slowly he heard the creaking of Patton's wooden floors until he made it to the door. There was a pause until he opened the door, more creaking coming out of it. This school had old dorm rooms. Emile and Patton ended up being stuck having to deal with the creakiest of doors and floors. Patton was wearing one of his ex's oversized geometrically patterned shirts and one of his little brother's hoodies. His glasses were slightly foggy and you couldn't see if he was wearing shorts or not.

"Yeah, I'm fine Kiddo. I just... I have work I need to do if I want to get this student teaching job I really want."

Patton was aiming to be an elementary school teacher. He was going to be the music teacher but didn't mind being a homeroom teacher. He just likes working with little kids. Emile noticed how Patton's cheeks were red, hiding his freckles. He was also holding his arms as if he really needed a hug. Emile wasn't so sure that Patton should be left alone. Emile walked forward, holding the door that separates their rooms open so that Patton can't run away.

"Well, maybe it's time to take a break. Maybe... do you wanna hang out with me? We haven't hung out in a while."

Patton stared at him, pulling his oversized sleeves down a bit. The dark purple and black was a little bit uncharacteristic on him. Same with the dark shirt that barely covered his shorts. Emile reached for Patton's wrist and pulled him into the room. He closed the door and walked over to his window, opening the curtains. The sunlight streamed into the room, which Emile decorated in pastel pink. What? Emile's a pink kind of guy!

Emile got out his speaker and took his phone off the desk. He put on his chill beats lofi playlist on Spotify and let it go through the room. You can never go wrong with a good Lofi. Meanwhile, Patton was just standing in the middle of the room without a clue of what to do. After Emile set down his phone and moved his laptop off his bed, he got his giant stuffed dolphin that he knows Patton loves. He turned back around to see Patton playing with his sleeves and looking down.

"Come on, let's talk."

Emile sat down on his bed, patting the spot next to him. Patton walked over to him, taking the dolphin plushie and hugging it close to his chest. He must really need a hug. Patton slowly sat down on the edge of the bed. Emile smiled at him, encouraging him to open up and maybe try to get past whatever depressive slump he is trying to go over. Patton looked over at him, faking a smile and trying to pretend to be his vibrant self.

"So, what did you want to talk about Kiddo?"

"Patton, you know that I don't mean that it's time to talk about myself. I want to talk about you. What's going on with you? Anything new or anything I can help with? Or do you just want to talk about other things going on? I want to catch up with you."

Patton stared blankly at Emile again, frowning and dropping the fake smile immediately when he realized that it wasn't going to work. Patton frowned and squeezed the dolphin, leaning backwards. He laid down and used his legs to kick one of the blankets over his body. The sunshine put a ray of yellow over his melancholy face and reaffirmed the world that Patton had beautiful freckles.