^Vices and Virtues^Tordtom^Biblical au^

Episode 6: Established Hate And The Pursuit Of Patience

Tord sighed, regretting how he had addressed Tom in the morning, not even reading could distract him. He left the library and put on his coat, he decided to take a walk to clear his mind.

While walking around the sight of people was amusing, they were bonding with one another, living their lives. Tord sighed and continued walking, he came across a library, there was a sign pasted on the door looking for recruits; he didn't need the job since he get pension during Sundays but this is the least he could do for Tom is help him get a better sideline.

Tom swatted anyone who tried to reach for his glasses, he gripped the arm rest as many more people tried removing it.

"Sir, we need you to remove your glasses and switch for something in our spring collection"

Matt squeezed his hand, Tom nodded and removed the glasses revealing the absence of his eyes. Everyone stared at Tom in shock. A blood curling screech suddenly filled the room as a woman lay her eyes upon him.

"what's wrong with him!?"

More people started going inside the room, their faces showing nothing but shock and disgust. The flashes of camera was starting to get on his nerves.

The first thing Tom saw after being born was the cold concrete floor, he was covered in his own blood as he was thrown to the ground by Lilith with the hopes that it would kill him but he luckily survived.

"what's wrong with him?!"

There were camera flashes everywhere as they took pictures of Hell's new prince, it was a big surprise since they were expecting a 'demoness' to take after Lilith but this kid was clearly not. Lilith left the hospital room in embarrassment, Tom was just as big as her thumb when he should've been bigger.

Growing up under Lilith's grace was terrible, every mistake was equivalent to being thrown across the field. His friends were just her minions sent on a mission to build and tear Tom down. The only good thing she ever done for him was introduce him to Matt.

Now they were back in the present, Lilith was standing in front of Tom with her eyebrows knitted together.

"what an embarrassment, you are the epitome of mistakes, I am watching you"

Tom's breathing became shallow and quick, he could feel Lilith's hands around his neck as the words echoed throughout his head. More people start going towards Tom to help calm him down; Tom started shaking in his spot, he grabbed the nearest object and started throwing it at the ground.

"hey! It's okay! We're here with you"

Tom started panicking even more, was this just another tactic to make him vulnerable? Matt noticed Tom's horns poking from the side of his head, Matt grabbed a bar of chocolate from the snack bar and swatted the others from going near Tom. He placed a square of chocolate in front of Tom; Matt watched as Tom slowly ate chocolate and calm down. His whole face turned red in embarrassment when he realized what just happened.

"I'm sorry for making such a mess and the hold-up"

One person handed Tom a pair of glasses from the collection and walked away. Matt stayed for a while and started scolding everyone.

"would it hurt to pay a bit more respect!? Sure the guy has something unusual but that it isn't an excuse to react the way you did! I hope you're not forgetting that you owe us your souls"

Matt flashed his demon form to everyone causing for them to let out silent screams as they nodded slowly. Matt grinned and followed behind Tom, the two of them proceeded to the set and did as they were told.

In the end of the day, the two of them received a cheque containing with the value of £10,000 each.

Tom felt frustrated, embarrassed and remorseful of how he acted back there. He should've known better, he's old now, those were just childish things to dwell in yet it felt so real to him, it was like Lilith was really there. He really is just an embarrassment, maybe he should've never been born at all...

Matt saw Tom sitting on the sidewalk playing with the gravel, his hands already turning gray because of it. Matt sat down next to Tom and put an arm around him.

"are we really friends Matt?"

"of course we are, we'll always will be"

Tom leaned his head against Matt's shoulder and sighed,

"when I become king, you'll still be there right?"

Matt pursed his lips and hesitantly nodded,

"always"

Tom buried his head in his knees and groaned out loud, Matt hugged him tighter until he realized something that could cheer Tom up.

"let's go to an ice cream parlor and have a run at the forest afterwards, I heard they have alcoholic ice creams"

Tom laughed causing for Matt to pick him up and place him on the motorcycle seat.

They were running in their demon forms somewhere in the outskirts of town. It felt nice to finally let loose and be his true self for once. Tom climbed on top of a tree and jumped but Matt luckily caught him in his arms.

This was the happiest he has been without having sex and that was pretty telling.

Matt's hand traveled to his waist as he slowly rocked Tom's body to a waltz. There was no music, just them dancing slowly in the dark.

Tord paced around the house, he wasn't angry but he sure was bothered. It was almost one o'clock and Tom hasn't gone home yet, he was extremely worried for the well-being of the little rascal since if he was found dead, Tord would be the first one to be asked.

What if that Matt guy killed him and hid his body in the forest?

Tord felt guilt build up as he blamed himself for why Tom ran off; what if Tom went to Matt to say his last goodbyes before ending it all?

Tord sighed and nervously tried to distract himself by watching cooking videos on YouTube. He slowly fell asleep on the couch while waiting for Tom to come home.

Tom sneaked through the back door and saw Tord asleep on the couch. The door unfortunately creaked causing for Tord to jolt back to consciousness.

Tord wiped some of the drool that was on the side of his mouth,

"where have you been Tom?"
"none of your business, why are you so worried anyways? You're not my dad so stop acting like it"

Tom huffed and walked to the staircase but Tord stopped him where he stood.

"my house my rules"

"but I paid for it too!"

"sit down Tom"

Tom was pushed to a chair as Tord towered over him.

"rule one, you have a curfew of 9pm if you're staying up late tell me"

Tom rolled his eyes and slouched, Tord glared at him so Tom fixed his posture, Tord cleared his throat and continued talking.

"rule two, tell me who you're hanging out with"

"fuck you Tord, the people I surround myself with shouldn't bother you, so stop bitching about it"

"okay, rule three, no swearing"

Tom was extremely flabbergasted, all these rules made him feel babied, he can handle himself just fine.

"oh my fucking God you can't be serious with this, I'm not your kid"

"rule four, ten commandments"

That was the last straw for Tom, he stood up from his seat and stomped to his room.

"I can't wait to move out! Fuck you!"

Tord was shocked at the raw anger Tom expressed but he also anticipated the day Tom would get out of his hair.