Tom's P.O.V

I kicked open the front door. The only thing on my mind was sleep. These woman were having a bachelorette party so the bar was hectic. It didnt help that there was also a huge gambling game going on in the casino. We were all running around, spilling drinks and trying not to snap at the customers. That brings me here making an entrance at 5 in the morning, not giving a shit who i wake up.

I could've come home earlier but a couple of co-workers and i decided to drink our anger away. I wasn't drunk per say but i wasn't completely present either.

Stumbling over to my room i pulled off my vest. And then everything went black.

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Edd's P.O.V

I had accidentally fallen asleep on the couch after drinking to much cola. The only reason why i woke is because Tom and his drunken ass made a shit load of noise coming in.

It was easy to tell he was drunk because Tom is usally very quiet coming in so he wouldn't wake us. But no. He had to bump into almost everything on the way to his room. Grogily sitting up i saw him collapse, half naked.

I rolled my eyes and looked at the time, 'It's 5:30 in the morning. Might as well stay up...'

Getting up with a quick stretch, i went to get Tom into bed. It wasnt hard. He is small and light. 

When i picked him up i nearly gagged and dropped him. He reaked of booz. Either he had a bad day at work or he is more wasted then i thought.

Shrugging off that thought i set him on his bed and stripped him down to change him. That was before something caught my eye. I've seen Tom's body before. I know his body like the back of my hand. I know he used to self-harm and i helped wrap the jaggard scar across his arm until it healed...but this...this was new...new wounds...on his hips and inner thighs?

Pulling his boxers down further, i got a better look at the bruises bursting arcoss his tan skin. I lightly brushed my thumb across one, watching Tom flinch and rolling to his side and curl up.

Sighing, i pulled his blankets over him and turn to walk out. Before leaving i looked over at him one last time, "Always have been a man of many mysteries, haven't you Mr. Rockwell..." I said shutting the door behind me.

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Tom's P.O.V

I groaned when the lights turned on, causing a migraine to burst through my head. Pulling my covers over my head i grumbled, "Turn them off..."

"No Tom. Its 2 in the afternoon. Get up." Edd's low voice made my head ring. I wrapped my arms around my head and shuts my eyes tightly. I heard Edd sigh softly and my bed sunk as he sat next to me, "I brought you some Ibuprofen and water..." he said softly.

I pulled the covers off my head and sat up, "Give me." I demanded.

Edd rolled his eyes at me and handed me two pills and a glass of water. Swallowing the pills i lean back on my headboard with eyes closed.

The weight on the bed shifted. I opened my eyes to see Edd's face uncomfortably close to mine, "Ummm... Edd...mind backing up some?"

In though one ear and out through the other. He showed no sign of hearing me, "Tom, i have a question for you."

"Uhhh okay..." pushes him back some, "Just dont get so close..."

He pulls the covers off me and i shiver from the sudden cold. Wait...i dont remember getting undressed... "E-Edd did you ta-"

He cut me off, "Yes i did get you undressed this morning. Your dumbass passed out on the floor. And that brings me to my question...."

He pulls off my boxers and i squeaked, pulling the sheets over me to hide myself from him, "Edd, what the fuck?!" I screamed at him.

"Oh shut up, Tom. I have seen you naked before!" He pulls the covers off me and he holds down my legs, "What the fuck is all this?" He said with a growl.

Trying to free myself from his grip, "whats all what? Oh...." finally kicking him off, i grab my boxers and a oversized hoodie. Slipping them on i whisper, "It's nothing..."

I started to make may way out the door before he spoke again, "Did one of those strippers get ahold of you? Tom i told not to let them influence you! I told you the dangers of sleeping with a whore!"

I stopped dead in my tracks and turned around, "Okay first of all, our strippers are clean! They are strictly prohibited from sleeping with any of the customers! And second if all, none of those ladies apeal to me what so ever! I did NOT sleep with a stripper!"

"Then explain why you have love bites and hickeys!"

"They're not love bites or hickeys! They're nothing! I dont know where they came from so shove off!" I stormed into the kitchen. Im not about to tell him i had sex with one of the customers the other day. Nor am i gonna say how violent they got.

I opened the fridge and grabbed a water bottle, "Morning Tom!" Matt squeaked behind me.

After taking a few gulps of water i awnsered, "Hey Matt."

"Why were you and Edd fighting?" He asked innocently.

Joining him at the bar i sighed, "It's nothing Matt. You don't have to worry a hair on your pretty little head."

That comment made him beam, "You think im pretty!"

I laughed a bit. Its impossible to stay mad when he's around. He loosens alot of tension that happens with his radiant attitude, "Of course i do."

He gave me a bone crushing hug, "Thank you, Tom! You've never called me pretty before!" He released me and i gasped for air. He pressed his lips to my cheek, "You really made my day!"

Touching my cheek and blushing i managed to say something, "y-yeah...no problem, Matt...." He giggled and skipped to his room with a hand mirror at hand.

Edd scoffed behind me, causing me to jump and knock over my water, "Ah fuck!" He didn't even budge to help me as i rushed past him to get a towel to clean the spilled liquid. Yeah no, insted of helping he grabbed me by the fucking waist and tossed me over his goddamn shoulder, "H-hey! Put me down!"

I banged on his back until he dropped me on the couch, "We are not done talking."

Crossing my arms stubbornly i rolled my black voids i called eyes, "Well im done talking." I moved to get up but the glare Edd gave me made me think otherwise. He wasnt going to give this up...

"Tom, i know you're hiding something and i think i know what it is."

My inner conscious screamed: Shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit!!!! It took everything in me to keep calm on the outside, "Oh yeah?"

Edd rubbed his face. "Give up the tough act. I know you're freaking out on the inside. I kno-" he was cut off by a knock on the door.

I let out a tiny sigh of relief, "E
xpecting anyone?"

He shook his head, "Nope..."

"Well....i guess I'll get the door..." i stood and walked to the door. I sighed a bit before opening the door. My black eyes met silver eyes. I gasped and slammed the door.

"Tom?" Edd called. I ran to him and pointed at the door, unable to find my words. He shoved me off him, "If you're just gonna slam the door in peoples faces, dont even bother opening the door." He growled. He opened the door and went rigid.

The Norski at the door was rubbing his arm and looking at the floor, "H-hello Edd..."

Edd stared at the man infront of us. I was waiting for the door to slam again, but apparently Edd thought otherwise, "Tord...come in..."

My jaw dropped, "Woah no you dont!" I attempted to push Tord back, but the fucking communist was buff now. Didnt move a single inch when i pushed him. He was very strong now... and im sad to admit that i let my fingers linger on his chest before Edd pulled me back. I twisted around in his arms, trying to escape, "Let me go! I refuse to stay in the same fucking room as...as Him!"

"Tom..." Tords voice made me snap all my attention to him, "I came to apologise...i know you dont like me but i want to make things better again..."

I finally broke from Edd's grasp. Tord watched me carefully as i walked up to him. The tension in the room was unbearable. I raised my hand and stiked him as hard as i could. His hand flew up to grab his cheek and i heard Edd gasp, "I refuse to accept your pitty apology." I said with so much venom in my voice.

No one dared to move. The more i looked at Tord the more regret i felt for slapping him. From the look he gave me he too knew i regretted it, "Thomas..." he moved to put a hand on my shoulder, but i knocked it away before he could.

"I-Im going out for a bit..." I quickly ran out. I ran until i reached my safe haven.

My safe haven wasnt much really. It was a little abandoned house off the main road. Only Edd knew of the place. I know he will come for me soon, so i spent no time getting there to collect my thoughts.

As soon as i bust through the door i collapsed on the floor. I felt tears running down my face. Why was i crying? I had nothing to cry about. But all the thoughts in my head made me think otherwise...he was back...i just got over him...or at least i thought i did.

One look at him and all my feelings for him broke through the surface. I never hated Tord. Oh no...quiet the opposite really. I was in love with Tord. I always have been. But there is one problem...

Love is a dangerous game and i dont want to play.