Fickle

Chapter 1: Guess Who

Tom, Edd, and Matt were all in Edd's room, trying to watch TV. There wasn't much to do, the rain was coming down in cats and dogs, the TV would freeze every so often, the lights would flicker, thunder and lightning clashed loudly. Edd sighed putting his book on the side table next to the couch.

"Edd, the TV isn't working, it has been frozen for a good five minutes." Tom complained. Edd sighed knowing Tom was right.

"I know, I know." Edd stared at the frozen TV before he heard a.....a pop and the power go out. "There we go." Edd sighed.

"I can't see!" Matt cried out as he clung to Edd.

"I'll go get the lanterns." Edd said getting up with Mat still clinging to his waist. Tom waited patiently in the dark as he heard Edd shuffle around trying to get around with Matt. Soon Edd came back with a lit lantern. "Matt, I love you buddie, but you're not making anything easier for me." Edd laughed sitting down.

"O-oh, sorry." Matt blushed lightly and let go of Edd, sitting on the couch. The three friends sat in silence, about five minutes passed before there was a knock on the door. Edd stood up and answered the door. There was a familiar voice, it made Matt nervous and Tom frown. Edd pulled someone inside...

"Guys, I have something to tell you all..." Edd said sounding a little nervous. Tom and Matt looked at the man who Edd brought in, Tord.

Tom's eyes widened "Why the hell is he here?!" Tom yelled standing up and pointing at Tord.

Edd looked at Tord "People mess up and deserve second chances-" Edd was cut off by Tom.

"He doesn't deserve a second chance! He blew our house up and killed Jon! He doesn't deserve a second chance!" Tom yelled in anger.

"We are too, we're going to give him a second chance." Edd said sternly. Holding onto Tord's left hoodie sleeve.

"Matt?" Tom looked at Matt who remained silent and looked away.

"I'll let him have a second chance." Matt said softly, still not looking at Tom.

"You all can give him a second chance, but I don't want anything to do with him!" Tom stomped out of the room angrily. Slamming the door.

Tord and Edd flinched at the door slamming. "I-I'm sorry for his behavior..." Edd said apologizing to Tord.

"No, it's alright." Tord sighed running his robotic hand through his hair.
"The couch is really comfortable, I'll let you stay here till things smooth out." Edd ran off to get him a blanket. Tord walked over and sat next to Matt. Matt scooted away a little.

"So, how are you doing?" Tord asked Matt trying to start up a conversation.

"Good." Matt answered softly. He didn't seem to want to talk, who could blame him. Edd soon came back and tossed the blanket to Tord who caught it with ease. "Thank you, you don't have to let me stay here...I only asked for a sorry, that you forgive me..." Tord said as Matt got up to go to his place next door.

"No, it's alright. I'm happy to let you stay, it gets kinda lonely here." Edd said softly, leaning on his bedroom doorway.

"Goodnight." Matt said to Edd.

"G'night." Edd replied before Matt walked out to his room. The room fell silent for a couple seconds before Edd spoke up. "Sleep tight. Talk to you in the morning." Edd smiled turning and walking into his room.

"You too." Tord said as he blew out the lantern and crawling onto the couch and falling asleep. This had to be a dream...how could anyone forgive you and let you in after blowing up their house and killing their neighbor...how?