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“You can't live without me, can you?”
Edd looked up at the Norwegian, his chin resting on his chest. It took some convincing, but eventually Edd convinced Tord to cuddle with him. It was late at night and their other housemates were sound asleep. Besides, Tord couldn't really say no since they won't be having nights like this for a long time, if at all in the future.
Edd tilts his head to the side. “I should be the one saying that. You're in my house eating my food after all.”
Tord raised a brow. “If I recall, it was you who begged me to stay with you.”
Edd blinked rapidly, he stammered trying to think of a rebuttal. “W-Well, of course. You didn't have a place to stay and I couldn't just let you on the streets!”
Tord chuckled at the way Edd got bashful, this made Edd more embarrassed. “Hey.” He nudged Tord to get him to stop. “This is our last night together, could we spend it without you making fun of me?”
Tord was at a light giggle now, but he calmed himself. Petting Edd's hair. “Ok, ok, I'll stop. Promise.”
Edd sighs relieved, he laid his head back on Tord's chest. Tord continued to run his fingers through his hair. This along with the dark quiet living room and the low volume of the TV gave a specific type of comfort. A comfort that Edd knows he'll never be able to recreate after this night. They were watching one of their favorite horror movies together. Tord was always the go to movie buddy for Edd. They had a lot of the same tastes after all, Tord was the only one who liked to play video games, watch horror movies with, even like the same food.
Thinking about it now he never realized how much the two actually share in common. Even with things they are the complete opposite on; they still fit together perfectly. But once Tord leaves, who will he do all his favorite things with?
He cares deeply for his other roommates Matt and Tom but they just don't have that same bond with each other like he has with Tord. Edd looked at the tv but his focus was taken by his thoughts.
“Do you have to leave?”
Tord didn't shift his eyes from the tv. “We talked about this already, Edd.”
“I know, I just don't want you to go..”
“Well this was going to happen eventually. Besides, you didn't think I was just going to stick around forever right?” He finally looked down at Edd, only seeing the top of his head.
Edd was biting at his lip, he gently grips onto Tord's shirt. “I did actually, in my mind I always pictured my life with you.”
Tord didn't respond, just looking down at his friend.
“You'll come back one day won't you?” Edd turned his head to look at Tord, his voice had a little plea. Tord looked away, his expression always hard for him to read.
“I…” Tord's mind was trying to figure out what would be the right thing to say. Should he tell the truth or what Edd would like to hear. “I'm sure our paths will cross again.” He finally says.
It wasn't something Edd would have preferred to hear but it's better than the worst outcome.
Edd rubbed gentle circles on Tord's chest looking down.
“I can come with you.”
Tord sighs. “Edd, you can't, ok? I can't have you tag along with me for this.”
“I don't see why? I can help you if you need anything.”
“Edd, no. Look trust me this is a solo type of path.”
“Well could you at least tell me what it is you're exactly doing?” Edd sat up, looking at Tord with a hurt expression.
“I just don't get it, not only are you leaving but you won't tell me where, you won't give me any information, and I'm scared that once you leave I won't ever see you again.” Tord face fell a little. He placed his hand on Edd's cheek rubbing it with his thumb. Edd's eye's glossed over getting emotional.
“I don't want to lose you.” It was finally said, Edd bottled up all his emotions and concerns when Tord started talking about leaving months ago. He never said anything since he didn't want to hold Tord back or come off as clingy. But he didn't know this would lead to Tord really leaving and them having no contact.
“Hey, hey..” Tord soothes, he whipped the tears from Edd's eye's. “This isn't the last thing I want to remember you by.” He brought Edd close to him, wrapping him in a hug. Edd breaks down more, all the emotions deciding to come out, he holds onto Tord. Maybe if he held on tight enough he couldn't leave.
“I hate it when you cry, especially when I'm the reason you're crying.” There was guilt in his tone. “Eddward, look at me.”
Edd did what he was told, he sniffled as more tears fell.
“Now listen to me carefully, no matter where you or I are. No matter how long it's been since we see each other, even if we aren't on good terms. You and I are one, nothing or nobody could ever break what we have. And while I don't believe in destiny, I know that our paths are intertwined. Always have been.”
Tord gave a small smile at Edd, Edd looked at Tord closely as he carefully consumed his words. His lip quivers as he hugs Tord tightly. Tord patted his back, as Edd let all the emotions out.
Soon it was morning, and as Edd dreaded. Tord left.
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The air was filled with smoke, ash fell from the sky, the town that used to be here was burnt to a crisp. Edd looked off at the damage, his hands in his trench coat. Before him was Tord, he was finally defeated after all these years of fighting and murder.
Edd looked down at him, anyone else would kill Tord for all that he's done. But Edd, he couldn't do such a thing. Despite being a tyrant, kidnapping his friends, destroying his home, and breaking his heart. All Edd could see was someone he loved, his best friend. Edd kneeled down, grabbing Tord pulling him to his chest.
He hugs him softly, holding him like he was a precious child needing to be protected. Tord hit him not that long ago, he felt the swelling around his eye already.
“Can you come back home now? Please?” Edd begged a little. Tord was growling a little, he looked up at Edd.
“Yeah…let's go…”
Edd smiled over joy.
“I missed you..”
“....i missed you too.”
“I love you.”
“.........I love you too.”
Edd nuzzles against him, kissing him on his forehead.