A/N: There are two parts to this story, so stay tuned!
Also, this story is based off of the song "King" By Lauren Aquilina. Listen to the song: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=_WmSPTkmBTA

Alfred sat on the edge of his bed, his head in his hands and his knees to his chest. His last girlfriend had just broken up with him and he was majorly distraught. Tears streamed down his cheeks and left puddles on his blue bed sheets. He wiped his nose on his sweatshirt sleeve and laid on his back. He let out a long sigh, picked up his phone and dialled _____'s number.

'You're alone, you're on your own
So what? Have you gone blind?
Have you forgotten what you have and what is yours?'

The phone rang twice until _____ picked up.
"Hello, Alfred? What's up?"
He sniffed a little and sat up, the puddles of tears surrounding him, "Hey, _____. Can you come over?"
_____ sighed, she was babysitting for her (brother/sister/friend) and had her hands tied with a half-asleep kid, "I'll be over when I can, Alfie. (Sibling/Friend's name) should be back in about thirty minutes."
Alfred slowly nodded and sighed, "Okay, I get it. Thanks."
"I'll see you in a while. Bye." She took the phone away from her ear and hung up.
"Bye," Alfred said and dropped his phone to his side, going back to his original weeping position.

~~~~TIME SKIP~~~~

_____ knocked on Alfred's door. Her hair was a bit of a mess, split ends sticking out in different directions and her clothes were a bit crumpled. (Sibling/Friend)'s kid had worn her out.
Alfred shuffled towards the door and opened it slowly. His eyes were red and baggy and his nose was runny. He wore an old sweatshirt and sweatpants that smelled vaguely of his bed sheets.
"Well, we both look like crap, don't we?" _____ said.
Alfred chuckled a little but didn't reply. He walked up to his friend and took her in a hug.
"(Girl Name) broke up with me." Tears started streaming down his face again.
_____ hated (Girl Name). They were long time enemies and was really upset when Alfred started dating (Girl Name) instead of her. Though, seeing Alfred like this made her upset. He was usually bouncy and up-beat, now he was sulky and depressed.
She raked her hand through his hair and hugged him back, "Oh, Alfred." She sighed, "Things happen, but don't think of it as a bad thing. You were too good for her."
"She said that I was annoying and too much work." He sniffed.
_____ sighed, "Think of all of her flaws. I'm sure she has more than you do. You're an amazing person, Alfred. You have many positive traits."

'Glass half empty
Glass half full
Well, either way you won't be going thirsty
Count your blessings not your flaws.'

He nodded and stood, thinking, but he came up with nothing. _____ noticed his dejected expression, "Don't worry about it, Alfred. She wasn't for you, there are other people out there who love you. Now, why don't we move on and watch some tv?"
Alfred nodded again and invited her inside, leading her to his couch in the living room. They both sat down and Alfred lied down.
"I just don't want to accept that she wasn't the one." He pouted, "She seemed perfect."
"No one's perfect, Alfred. Everyone has kinks in their personality. Her's are just easily hidden."
"Mine aren't." He sighed, remembering what (Girl Name) had told him. He put his hands over his eyes again.
"But that gives you character. Your flaws don't define you as a person. It's how you overcome those flaws and imperfections that make you amazing. (Girl Name) on the other hand, won't ever experience that kind of appreciation because she's hidden her faults. She won't ever be able to overcome them. You're amazing the way that you are. Don't let her tell you otherwise."

'You've got it all
You lost your mind in the sound
There's so much more
You can reclaim your crown
You're in control
Rid of the monsters inside your head
Put all your faults to bed
You can be king again'

Alfred, once again, didn't respond. He grabbed the remote and turned on the television. The screen's colors bounced around the room like vibrant rays of sunlight that reflected off of every surface and absorbed into Alfred, making him feel a little less sad.

'You don't get what all this is about
You're too wrapped up in your self doubt
You've got that young blood set it free'

"Alfred?"
He picked his head up, "Hm?"
_____ sighed and looked straight into Alfred's curious eyes, "Why do you even care?" Alfred raised an eyebrow, "I mean, why were you so upset that she broke up with you?"
Alfred grabbed a pillow and clutched it close to his chest, "Because I liked her. When you like someone, you want to stay close to them. After the breakup, I can't."
"Do you still like her?" _____ asked.
He sighed, "I don't know. I'm starting to forget what I saw in her. I feel like a little puppy that was following her everywhere. Nothing but a pet to her."

'You've got it all
You lost your mind in the sound
There's so much more
You can reclaim your crown
You're in control
Rid of the monsters inside your head
Put all your faults to bed
You can be king-'

"You should have realized this sooner." _____ muttered in return, causing copious amounts of strange looks from Alfred to be shot her way.
"What do you mean by that?" He squinted his eyes.

'There's method in my madness
There's no logic in your sadness
You don't gain a single thing from misery
Take it from me'

"I mean, if you would have noticed this before now, it would have saved you the stress and wouldn't make you as upset. I'm not saying you're doing anything wrong."
Alfred sat up and scooted closer to _____, "I know. My feelings are all messed up. I didn't want you to think that either." He took the pillow and placed it back on the side of him. He took one of his free arms and slung it over _____'s shoulder, "Listen, thank you for helping me. I know I can't be the most cooperative of people, but you really helped me." He leaned towards her and pecked her on the cheek.
She nodded, "If you ever need help. I'm always right here."

'You've got it all
You lost your mind in the sound
There's so much more
You can reclaim your crown
You're in control
Rid of the monsters inside your head
Put all your faults to bed
You can be king again'

Alfred chuckled and leaned his head against her shoulder. He sighed contently. _____ closed her eyes and leaned against Alfred. She was glad that Alfred was back to his normal, cheery self. It almost felt like she was incomplete without Alfred's happiness. However cheesy it was, she believed it and hugged him tightly.

'You've got it all
You lost your mind in the sound
There's so much more
You can reclaim your crown
You're in control
Rid of the monsters inside your head
Put all your faults to bed
You can be king again'

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