Toby's P.O.V:
My eyes fluttered open. That's the first night since I arrived that I hadn't had violent nightmares... Strange. I went to sit up, but found I couldn't, I looked down and saw strong arms wrapped around my waist... Oh, that explains the hot puffs of breath on the back of my neck. I noticed something was pressed against my lower back and continued to struggle against the vise-like grip.
Masky's P.O.V:
Something was squirming in my arms, I opened an eye in curiousity and saw a fluffy mop of brown hair, accompanied by extremely pale, almost white skin. Absent-mindedly, I nuzzled into the shoulder, my mind slowly peicing together who this could be. Oh shit... I pulled away instantly, turning over so he couldn't see my face. Toby sat up and lay a hand on my bare arm, shaking me lightly.
"M-Masky... M-Masky!" He whispered, I let out a small
"Hmph"
"What time is it?" I saw the clock like five minutes ago so...
"It's only five in the morning... Go back to sleep." I mumbled, he stiffened.
"U-Uhh... N-No I think I'll go back to my room no-" I wrapped my arms around his waist and he ticked nervously. "W-What are you-"
"Stay." I said softly, running a hand along his arm, he gulped.
Toby's P.O.V:
W-What's happening?! I-I don't... I feel strange again... This is weird! Masky's only in his boxers and... Something sprung to mind. My sister said when you fall in love you get a feeling in your stomach...
"It feels like butterflies, it tickles." She told me, I frowned, my face scrunching up.
"I don't like butterflies." I stated coldly, she let out a small laugh.
"Aww, lighten up Tobes!" I folded my arms, ticking softly.
"It's not like I'd need to know what love feels like. I have you and mom... Plus, they say I'm weird." Lyra frowned,
"Well, you're not. You're still human, and that's the only thing you need. Humanity, it-" The door slammed, sending echoes out through the house.
"L-Looks like dad's home..."
Love... Maybe I-... NO! I don't want to love anyone! Everyone I loved is gone!
... I don't want love to destroy me..
...Like it did my family...
