Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover: Chapter 3
Sander sides
Word count: 1,945
Characters: Patton/Creativity, Virgil/Anxiety, Patton/Morality, Logan/Logic
Warnings: Nothing. If there is please let me know xox
Summary: Logan runs a library in a small town, allowing him to share his love of books without feeling left out. His business partner and friend Roman helps by running the bright Disney themed cafe that attracts more people to stay for longer. The two clashing but somehow perfect match of a friendship went their days peaceful in their small community until one day a new pair of brother; Patton and Virgil, moved into town and showed the owners a new way of live.
Chapter three: Tears Were Spilled
Chapter 1 / Chapter 2
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Splash.
Soft rain drops hitting the glass woke Logan up from his deep slumber. Although the bags under his eyes begged for him to stay in bed and get more sleep, his logic made him shuffle his feet across his floor to continue his morning routine. A coffee for breakfast was all he treated himself to as he got ready. The pyjama shirt was replaced with the usual black polo and suit pants follow. The blue tie slid around his neck and was loosely tied and adjusted to sit properly on him. The coffee cup was discarded into the sink as Logan made quick work of his shoes and jacket before he headed out into the rain. His stomach rumbled and his eyes ached as he regretted himself for staying up late the night before. ‘It was illogical’, he thought as the rain pitter-pattered against his head. ‘Why was I being so bothered something that really meant nothing? Roman was just speaking his mind, and that’s alright. He was just pointing out facts, so why were the facts bothering me so much?’ Logan stopped in his tracks and licked his lips quickly to confirm it. Tears were flowing down with the rain slowly along his cheeks. It didn’t help his already aching eyes and so Logan quickened his steps so he could hurry out of the cold that was stinging the tip of his nose and into the warmth of his library. The key trembled slightly at his freezing fingers but soon the lock clicked and Logan was in the warmth, naturally bringing a smile to his face. The heater and lights kicked in and Logan seemed to properly wake up, no matter how little sleep he got. By the time Roman walked in with his loud voice echoing through the library about how the weather was going to ruin his hair Logan had cleaned himself up, tears and tiredness pushed aside. The prince seemed to not notice anything an ife did, he knew better than to ask from how they ended things yesterday. The library was opened at the exact time of 7:30 like everyday, the cafe running at full speed and Logan extremely needing the distraction from his mind that seemed to be racing and his heart that was wondering.
The children he had tutored for a while smelt something fishy when Logan yawned a few times and seemed to drift off when the students were writing away as he usually likes to hide any sign of ‘weakness’ like being tired and to keep his thoughts on the lesson. He insisted he was fine and most of the students dropped it...except for-
“It’s totally about Patton isn’t it?
“No Lucy, now let’s get back to this math that you were struggling with just yesterday.”
“Oh no, I’m perfectly fine. I practised all night and understand everything now.” Lucy beamed. “So spill the beans sir.”
Logan gave her a blank expression for god knows how long, but she kept wiggling her eyebrows and a smirk covering her face that eventually broke him. He sighed and the smile she did could’ve powered the town. “I got little sleep last night because Roman pointed something out that now makes me afraid…”
Lucy’s face softened, eyes kind with a sense of understanding. Truth be told, Roman and her were the only people who knew what had happened in Logan’s past. Roman; because he was there when it happened. Lucy; she came in late one day to a slightly upset Logan crying into Roman's shoulder.
“Oh Logan….why are should you be afraid? What if it's a new start for you? You can make amends to your feelings. You can't live your life behind a curtain forever. Pain is meant to be felt, because it allows you to feel the great emotions stronger.”
Logan was silent. His gaze was on the work in front of them, trying to work out the equation left unsolved to try and distract himself. Soon his vision was blurred and Lucy was wiping his tears away from his face. “But what if….it hurt so much, I don't know if I can take something like that again.”
“But what if it's magical? This could change your life, this could be so good for you. Maybe just give Patton a chance. He makes you smile and-”
“Hey kiddos! What's going on?” Patton was smiling like the Sun, pulling the seat up next to Logan. It instantly dropped when he realised Logan was crying. “Oh god, what's the matter bud?”
Logan didn't turn around at first. He was going to flat out ignore him until Lucy raised her eyebrow at him and he sighed. I'm just figuring some stuff out and-” he couldn't finish his words before he was pulled into a hug.
“Shh, it's alright Lo. I've got you.” The softness in his tone and the warmth he gave Logan made him crack as he started crying softly into his shoulder. A hand rested on the back of his head to keep him close while another ran up and down his back, making him feel cared for. He had lost track of time but when he looked up Lucy had cleared her stuff and was gone. He turned his gaze to Patton who gave him the sweetest smile it was almost sickening. He tried to return one, but after failing he just dropped his head back on to his shoulder. A silence fell between the two, Logan focusing on the hand still tracing his spine that made him shiver. The curiosity of a question got the better of him as he asked “Why do you care Patton? What seems to be so special about me for you?”
“Well jeez Lo, there's no one answer. I just hate seeing anyone sad, especially my friends.”
“Did….did you just say….friend?”
“Of course I did! You're such a sweet and kind person, why wouldn't we be friends?”
Logan lifted his head again to see a large smile across his face, giving the corner of his eyes crinkles. A soft, real smile drifted over his own face as well, settling with the dusty pink over his cheek. They were both staring at each other for a bit, a nice warmth surrounding them until Logan realised what was happening and stood up quickly, snapping Patton out of it too. “I apologize for my behaviour. I will make sure to keep my feelings under control next time.”
“Lo, you silly goose! I didn't mind, this was really sweet.”
“Well….I have work I must attend to. I am sorry to leave you-”
“Oh it's ok! I'll just follow you then, it must get lonely walking around by yourself.”
Logan stood there for a moment. If he wanted to keep this 'friend’ he had made he should probably hang with them. “I guess you can accompany me with my tasks.”
“Oh yay! What fun! Maybe I can also help you too!” Patton jumped up and stood next to Logan, sides pressed together slightly that made his cheeks pink and lips let out a giggle.
Logan's faced flushed too as he walked around, assisting people and organising the books with the help of Patton
Virgil was, again, getting distracted by Roman playing with some kids. With a headphone pounding loud music into his ear, he drummed his pencil against his empty sheet. Although he couldn't hear them, the smiles and obvious laughter that they all shared made Virgil's heart swell from seeing the enjoyment. He pushed his luck too far though, for Roman was about to check Virgil out when he caught him staring. Throwing him a wink, the hooded boy went red and buried his head down to try and actually write something.
Roman smirked, whispering something into the girls ear beside him. She looked over at Virgil and smiled, nodding before running over to him and tugging on his sleeve.
Virgil looked up annoyed until his eyes rested on her. He softened a little bit. “What do you want?”
“Well sir, we were wondering if you would like to play with us.” Her hopeful shimmering green eyes melted Virgil's heart, and so unlike he usual would, he responded with “What are you playing?”
“We're playing high tea, and the m-magesy would love for you to join us.”
Virgil looked over her and finally paid attention to the little cups and table set up, teddies filling in the gaps of the children who already left. He sighed. “Give me a minute ok?”
She happily nodded and skipped back over, taking her space in the table.
Virgil made quick work of cleaning up the table he was sitting at until everything was in his bag. He thought for a moment before pausing his music and putting his headphones away. He trotted over and sat his bag next to the throne before making it to the others.
Roman was the first to speak up. “Ah, my dear boy. I'm so glad you got the invite.” He smirked slightly, making Virgil blush and dig his nails into his palm in annoyance. “Why don't you take Tigger’s spot from the table then.”
Virgil saw the Tigger teddy next to Roman himself and sighed, moving it back a bit before sitting down. The small girl who went up to him handed him a plastic tea cup and offered him some tea from the plastic tea pot. He nodded silently and the other kids went back to their chittering, asking Roman and now Virgil questions about stories. Virgil listened to the amazing and wild stories he told the kids and not understanding how he was suppose to compete with it. So instead of telling, he quickly grabbed his sketchbook and got the children to describe monsters that lurked around for him to draw. The detail the kids gave of them have Virgil the perfect amount for his to draw up until the last freckle. Being so distracted with the adorable kids and the feeling of the pencil on paper, he didn't notice the gaze Roman had on him. The look with a small smile that said so many things and how he shuffled just that little bit closer until their knees touched.
Roman and Virgil worked together to entertain the kids. Roman would talk about the heroic stories each of the kids did to fight against these monsters while Virgil drew the scene out, showing the kids at the end that made them gasp and beg for more. Before they knew it, the last kid had left and the time settled onto 6. Virgil sighed happily, slowly falling back to Earth from his daze of bliss. It was then he realised how close he and Roman were, making him as red as the decor. He went to shuffle away but was stopped when Roman grabbed his wrists, flushed a bit as well.
“I….just needed to say thank you. These kids mean so much to me a-and to see them happy like th-that is just so ama-azing.”
Virgil looked up to see that tears were starting to fall down Roman's face. He didn't really know how to help someone else going through this, so he just did what Patton did to him. He pulled the prince into a soft hug.
“I'm s-sorry, they just are s-so perfect and-”
“Shhh Roman, it's ok.” Virgil played with Roman's hair, the other hand rubbing circles into his back.
For a while they sat there, just holding each other like that. Both faces flushed with embarrassment and tears rolling down one to land on his leather boots.
Splash.
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Yoooooo, sorry about the late chapter post but I was away and couldn’t get to my computer until now but I hope you’ve enjoyed it! Let me know if you want to be added to the next chapter.
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