(Don't play the song yet, this has family Angst)

Tord sobbed quietly as he held a picture of his big brother (Torrid) and him, Tord was just 10 at that time and Torrid was 13, the picture was them playing in the rain, smiles never coming off of their faces. It was currently 2:53 am, Tord knew he was the only one awake since Edd is a good boy and always sleeps on time, Matt as well and Tom was shitfaced drunk this night.

"I miss you brother...så mye.." Tord mumbled through his sobs, he hugs the photo paper softly, not wanting to crumple it and laid down, still crying his eyes out, his soft hiccups and whines filled the room. Soon enough, Tord cried himself to sleep, poor boy.

Tom woke up with a groan as he was experiencing a banging migraine from the alcohol he has consumed last night. Tom went downstairs and headed for the kitchen for painkillers Tom also noticed Tord wasn't there, weird, Tord is always the second person early to wake up, after Edd of course. 

"Hey Edd?" Tom paused hesitating a bit, Edd looks at him and hums "Has Tord came downstairs yet?" Tom blurted out looking around. Edd shook his head "No..I haven't seen him all morning actually.." Edd sadly recalled, while making breakfast. "Oh.." That was all Tom's mouth can let out, as he walked out of the kitchen, his mind started to burst with questions.

Is he okay?!

Did he get kidnapped?!

Did something worse happen?!

Did he die?!

Tom knocked on the wooden table 3 times hoping it wouldn't be true. As on cue, Tord walked downstairs, but something was off, Tord wasn't grinning as usual and his hair was a bit messy and eyebags hung from his eyes, Tom could also hear small sniffles from Tord.

Did he cry all night..?

"Morning Tord!" Edd cheerfully greeted, Tord just nodded and took his breakfast and drink to his room. Tom saw all of this, but shrugged it off, maybe his favorite anime ended, he thought to himself. Pfft- Who am I kidding, why the fuck do I even care? Tom thought to himself snickering, he flipped on the channels and settled down.

Tord was curled up in his blankets as memories flooded down his mind.

"Brother! It's raining! Let's play outside!" A boy in a red shirt tugged his big brother's sleeve, The older one smiled and ruffled the kid's hair "Of course Tord, Let's get our raincoats then"  Tord nodded and held his brother's hand then went to the door, they put on their raincoats and boots then happily went outside.

The boys played for a bit until SPLASH Tord fell down on the puddle, Torrid, his big brother, ran to him and helped him up "I got you brother" he carried Tord to the doorstep and took off their raincoats and boots, he immediately  went to the bathroom and bathed Tord with warm water.

"I love you so much brother!" Tord smiled and hugged his brother after he was dressed up "I love you too brother" Torrid kneeled down and kissed Tord's nose and carried him downstairs to watch TV.

Tord fell asleep cuddling his brother, Torrid smiled and carried his little brother to their room before sleeping.

Tord's eyes were like waterfalls at this point, his whimpers and hiccups filled the room, he knew he had to be quiet or else the others would hear him, he continued to contain his sobs, a knock came on his door "Tord? Matt and I are going to the mall, do you want anything? Or do you want to tag along?" Edd asked from the other side of the door. 

"Just ice cream for me please.." Tord said loud enough for Edd to hear, there was a hum heard from the other side of the door along with footsteps, he then assumed Tom had gone with Edd and Matt but he decide to come out of his room later.

When Tord heard the door slam, he stood up, his blanket still drapped on his shoulders,he knew Tom would most likely had gone with Edd and Matt so why the hell not? Tord went downstairs to the kitchen for chips, he was looking through the fridge when he heard a chuckle from behind him, if someone was still here, then the house is being ROBBED! Tord turned around in panic and met eyes with Tom,

"T-TOM! U-uhh-" Tord blushed and covered his body with the blanket "I-I thought you went with Edd and Matt!" He practically screamed as he added that. Tord backed up as Tom was making his was towards Tord, aaaaaannnnnndddddddd Tord got backed up in a corner, he looked away from Tom as he got closer.

Tord closed his eyes waiting for impact but instead of an insult he felt a hand cup his right cheek "Are you okay Commie? You seem weirder then usual." Tom stated with a soft and calming voice. Tord slowly opened his eyes and opened his eyes and met gazes with Tom "W-what do you mean?" Tord asks stuttering and clearly trying to hide something from the Jehovah.

Tom growled under his breath "You fucking know what the hell I mean" Tord breathed in and out "There's nothing wrong Jehovah. Now let me go. Ugh" Tord groaned and pushed the taller male off him, which caused Tom to stumble but he still found his balance. Tord got chips and ran back to his room, leaving Tom in the kitchen.

Tord slid down after he closed the door, tears falling down from his eyes, he locked the door and went back in his unwrapped blanket burrito and wrapped himself in it sobbing uncontrollably and and chewing on his chips slowly. Tom sighed and went to his room, He was only trying to help..wait- why was he trying to help that commie anyway?

Nightfall comes, Dinner was just finished, The gang were all in their separate rooms, Edd was still drawing in his room, Ringo interupting the cola man from time to time, Matt was on his tablet looking at beauty tutorials that he wanted to try himself, a small smile formed at the ginger's face, Tom was on his bed, playing his guitar his eyes closed as he hums a small tune, and Tord, he was on his bed, looking up at his ceeling letting tears fall down his eyes every now and then.

Tord looks out his window, his brother's favorite part of the night sky, stars, it was littering everywhere, he lazily looked at them, propping up his hand to hold his head up, tears threatning to fall again, he blinked to let them run down his face. 

Tord looked around for his ice cream, Edd bought him popsicles, he remembered he put it in the fridge after dinner, so he got back up sighing and fixed his clothes in case someone's downstairs, he put on his plain grey shirt, since he sleeps shirtless and with his boxers. Tord walked down the hall and heard strumming from Tom's room, he made a small smile, he loves that bass so much along with his music I wonder what or who inspired him to do so Tord thought to himself.

Tord got downstairs and took 4 or 5 popsicles, he walked upstairs hearing a familiar tune, he was nearing Tom's room when he heard the lyrics.

(You can play the song now Italics = Tom, Underlined italics = Tord)

When we were young we were the ones
The kings and queens oh yeah, we ruled the world
We smoked cigarettes man no regrets
Wish I could relive every single word

Tord's Eyes widened, that was his and his brother's song...

We've taken different paths
And travelled different roads
I know we'll always end up on the same one when we're old
And when you're in the trenches
And you're under fire I will cover you

Tord slid down onto Tom's door, eyes becoming glassy

If I was dying on my knees
You would be the one to rescue me
And if you were drowned at sea
I'd give you my lungs so you could breathe

Tord sang along with Tom, but his voice was quiet

I've got you brother-er-er-er
I've got you brother-er-er-er
I've got you brother-er-er-er
I've got you brother-er-er-er

Tord's quiet voice  went  to a bit shaky since he started to sob and he's trying to contain it

Oh brother, we'll go deeper than the ink
Beneath the skin of our tattoos
Though we don't share the same blood
You're my brother and I love you that's the truth

Tord closed his eyes, releasing tears

We're living different lives
Heaven only knows
If we'll make it back With all our fingers and our toes
5 years, 20 years, come back
It will always be the same

Tord tried to quiet his sobs

If I was dying on my knees
You would be the one to rescue me
And if you were drowned at sea
I would give you my lungs so you could breathe

I've got you brother-er-er-er
I've got you brother-er-er-er

Tord began singing once again, but not with his quiet voice, it became more clearer

And if we hit on troubled water
I'll be the one to keep you warm and safe
And we'll be carrying each other
Until we say goodbye on our dying day

Because I've got you brother-er-er-er
I've got you brother-er-er-er
I've got you brother-er-er-er
I've got you brother-er-er-er

Tord noticed that Tom's voice died down, he stood up, attempting to go to his room but, someone blocked him, he knew it it was Tom since when he stood up, Tom's door opened.

"Tord..c'mere.." Tom's voice was soft, he opened up his arms wanting to hug the smaller male, Tord looked up at him with glassy eyes, and hugged Tom immediately sobbing. Tom wrapped his arms around Tord and carried him up, his one hand on Tord's back to prevent Tord from falling and to rub circles on the Norks' back, his other arm on Tord's rear to support Tord's weight, Tord wrapped his legs around Tom's waist and his arms around Tom's neck sobbing uncontrollably onto Tom's shoulder.

Tom picked up the popsicles on the floor then went in his room, he puts the popsicles in the mini fridge in his room for stocking his drinks. Tom sat on the bed, Tord still sobbing. 

"Tord..? Mind telling me about it..?" Tom kept his voice soft and calming, Tord looked up at him again before sobbing again, Tom caressed Tord's cheek with the hand was once supporting Tord's weight "M-my br-brother died in a-a war..H-He said h-he'll be back f-for me!" Tord cried out clutching on Tom's shirt. Memories of that day flooded Tord's mind.

"Brother? Where are you going?" The horned boy asked putting his bag down and looking at his 21 year old brother, who looked back at him with glassy eyes and a sad smile. Tord ran to Torrid hugging him.

"Be strong for me, okay? I'll be back for you Tord...I promise.." Torrid kissed Tord's forehead and hugged his brother tightly "Now smile for me.." Torrid's voice is shaky, he doesn't want to cry...not in front of his sweet brother..Tord smiled weakly and tears were pouring down from his eyes. Torrid saw their parents who got his bags and joined their hug, Tears and weak smiles on everyone's faces were placed on that day.

They all walked to the bus stop, where Torrid would be picked up along with other newbies, he looked at Tord and gave him his black overcoat. The bus came and before they separated, Torrid kissed goodbye his mom, his dad and Tord. 

Tord cried onto Tom's shoulder "A-And I don't h-have any money t-to even go back to N-Norway for his f-funeral next week" Tord sobbed, Tom layed down with Tord and continued to rub Tord's back, Tord's whimpers became soft snores after a while. Tom kissed Tord's forehead and wrapped his arms over the Norsk protectively "Don't worry Tord, you'll make it to your brother's funeral.." Tom mumbled to Tord and dozed off nuzzling onto the shorter male's hair.

End

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