Requested by DCr3ativ3Abomination
Description: Error is scared by almost everything. His best friend and new neighbor, Ink helps as much as she can. When he tells her why he's so anxious, Ink has trouble understanding.
Error POV
I had just finished helping Ink unpack her things. She had just moved next door to me.
She used to live further away making it harder for us to see each other so I'm glad she's next door now.
Easier to get to.
I jumped when she put a hand on my shoulder.
"Sorry! I forgot to warn you." She said embarrassed.
"I-it's ok. I think everything is good for now." I told her.
She smiled and agreed. Her mom called us down for diner.
"Error are you staying the night?" Her mom asked as we sat at the table.
"I-I'd like to b-b-but I cant. M-my mom said I have to get up e-early tomorrow." I answered.
Ink looked disappointed but quickly got distracted by her moms watch. She often got distracted. I always thought it was so cute.
Sometimes it's annoying when we're trying to study though.
She starts talking about other things and I get interested in her stories.
She often draws characters to go with them. They're really good. She's a great artist.
After dinner we did homework together and I hugged her goodbye.
She giggled and hugged back.
"Yknow, now that I live next to you you don't have to hug me every time you leave." She said.
She knows I hate being touched.
"I like hugging you..." I said.
I left and my mom was watching tv.
"Hi. How was Ink's?" She asked.
I sat by her.
"It was fun. But our homework was kinda hard. Variables." I replied.
We watched tv for a while before it was nine. I went to bed. Even though I know I wouldn't be able to sleep.
Before long Inky was texting me. I guess she can't sleep either.
Ink: Hey glitchy! :)
Error: Hi Inky.
Ink: I think I'm gonna fail that test tomorrow :/ to many questions to stay focused.
Error: it's only ten questions Ink. I'm sure you'll do fine. I don't think I'm going tomorrow.
Ink: why not?
Error: one of those nights.
Ink: again? That's like, the third one this week.
Error: yeah. Thank the stars tomorrow is Friday. Usual plan?
Ink: yep ^_^
I smiled. I love when she sends those little faces. It's funny.
Our usual weekend was video games and a movie marathon at her house with lots and lots of junk food. It's great.
Although I've had a hard time being away from my own home since... the incident.
My phone buzzed. I looked.
Ink: Hey, I can see you through my window!
I looked out my window. Sure enough there was my Ink, waving happily in her pajamas.
I chuckled and waved back. She looked concerned and went back to her phone.
Ink: are you crying?! Or is that just your markings? Oh! Speaking of which I had this new idea for a character. Completely inspired by you! :D
I laughed quietly.
Error: Can I see??
Se sent me a picture. It was digitally drawn and I think one of her best drawings yet. She fell asleep before I could respond to her.
I wiped my tears away. I try not to think of the night. I closed my curtains and waited for daylight.
I decided to go to school anyway. I was exhausted but I can't miss this test!
Ink looped her arm with mine and we walked to school together.
"Error, I have a question." Ink said.
"Yeah Inky?" I asked.
"Why did you become so jumpy? I mean, you weren't like this two months ago." She said.
I paused. Should I tell her? Oh, I think I should. She is my best friend.
"I...I was...abused." I said, tears already starting in my eyes.
"Huh?"
"Um...f-forced to...Um..."
"I will smack someone. Who hurt you?"
"Y-you wouldn't know. My moms old boyfriend. You never met him." I told her. "I blamed myself for a while now I'm just scared it'll happen again and... I...I don't..."
I just broke down right there on the sidewalk. Only hugged me.
"I don't really understand it but, I won't ever let anyone hurt you again. I'm so sorry that I ever let you down."
I hugged back, not wanting to let her go. I felt safe by her.
I felt...happy. I always have. Over the next few weeks she tried understanding what happened to me.
It was hard for her. She just didn't want to believe there was people like that. Eventually she had to understand not everyone was a good person.
"I never forgave myself for betraying her."
Nightmare rolled his eyes.
"Yes, well, Dream forgave himself for betraying me extremely quick. You can forgive yourself enough to fight Ink."
"No...I quit."
