𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰.

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰. @DEMONOLOGlES]

A 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 who tries to find a reason
to keep living after losing his beloved
and only son.

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰. @DEMONOLOGlES]

You are my heaven, my universe - my whole heart and soul, love. ❤️

[ᅠ 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍, 𝑬𝒅. ✞︎ @demonologisms]

@DEMONOLOGlES

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰. @DEMONOLOGlES]

Swallowing dry, Matthew nodded in agreement.

Getting up slowly, the teacher managed to grab the bottle and handed to Ed, eyes still on that shadow-y figure.

"Please. . . Ed, take care."

[ᅠ 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍, 𝑬𝒅. ✞︎ @demonologisms]

"Coming?"

Ed frowned. Safe ? Well, he just didn't showed his fear, didn't allowed himself to give the thing the satisfaction.

"Matthew I need you to fetch the bottle of holy water for me."

He asked calmly, pointing at his desk, not moving.

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰. @DEMONOLOGlES]

With an half opened-mouth, Matt stared at Ed - out of pure fear.

He knew Ed was right; he shouldn't feel scared, but. . . It was horrifying just to glance at it. What worried him the most, however, was Ed - was he safe?

"It's coming. . ."

[ᅠ 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍, 𝑬𝒅. ✞︎ @demonologisms]

“Don't be scared, God is more powerful than whatever it is. They feed on your fear.”

Ed spoke in a firm tone, closing his eyes as he pulled the pendant out of his shirt.

“If it's as horrid as it seems by your look, it's likely to be a demon.”

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰. @DEMONOLOGlES]

Matthew was surprised as well - a cetic as he was, believing only in science. But - more than surprised- he was scared.

His heart raced as his hands felt like ice blocks. He couldn't tear his glance away from the being, afraid it would attack Ed.

"What is it?"

[ᅠ 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍, 𝑬𝒅. ✞︎ @demonologisms]

Ed frowned, reaching for the silver pendant in his necklace. Quietly, he started praying, trying to push away whatever he saw.

At the back of his mind, he was surprised — so Matt could see things . . .

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰. @DEMONOLOGlES]

Theres something. . . Behind you. . .

A face in smoke. . .

[ᅠ 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍, 𝑬𝒅. ✞︎ @demonologisms]

Matthew ?
What happened ?!

[♰ᅠ 𝐕𝐀𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 .ᅠ @ambassadoramc]

ㅤ
꒷꒦ 𝓶ind’s reflection
﹠ demon who shapes 𝒇𝒆𝒂𝒓
into living apparitions.

𝘮𝘪𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯
﹠. 𝘿 𝙀 𝙑 𝙊 𝙐 𝙍 𝙀 𝙍 𝙊 𝙁 𝙎 𝙊 𝙐 𝙇 𝙎 ──┈
ㅤ

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰. @DEMONOLOGlES]

Taking a deep sigh, Matthew hugged him tightly and let his feelings cross his heart. Slowly, Ed's embrace made him feel calm, enough to chuckle at his words.

"It's easier you getting tired of me than the contrary."

He sniffled, moving just enough to look at him.

"I love you."

[ᅠ‎ 𝙴𝙳 𝚆𝙰𝚁𝚁𝙴𝙽 ˛ᅠ @oflastrites]

“Good man. You're a good man.”

He whispered gently, resting one hand in Matthew's head, while the other arm would be wrapped around his waist, holding him tightly and close, protective as ever.

“I love you so much . . . Just know, you won't get rid of me so easily.”

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰. @DEMONOLOGlES]

"Okay. . . "

He muttered, sniffling while trying to stop his tears. His head rested on Ed's shoulder, and Matt let his smell fill his nostrils. It never failed to calm him down.

"I love you. . . "

[ᅠ‎ 𝙴𝙳 𝚆𝙰𝚁𝚁𝙴𝙽 ˛ᅠ @oflastrites]

Gently, Ed hugged him closer, grabbing his shirt as to never let him go ever again.

"Shhh . . . Everything's all right. It'll be all right. I'm here with you and we will face it together, okay ?"

He spoke softly, tightening the hug a little.

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰. @DEMONOLOGlES]

Matthew only opened his mouth to speak of something - but soon after, it closed.

He gave up. Letting his tears flow free, the teacher hugged Ed as if his life depended of his arms.

"I'm sorry. . . I'm sorry. . . "

[ᅠ‎ 𝙴𝙳 𝚆𝙰𝚁𝚁𝙴𝙽 ˛ᅠ @oflastrites]

“Oh, Matthew, we could find a way together.”

Ed gently offered, reaching for his hands, holding them, caressing them with his thumbs.

“We still can. I love you, Matthew, how could I ever let you face pain alone ?”

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰. @DEMONOLOGlES]

subject without reliving all those painful memories. . .

"I lost someone very important to me. It has been a while, but still hurts."

Matthew commented, looking away as he felt his eyes getting misty.

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰. @DEMONOLOGlES]

"Indeed you are."

Matthew replied with a smile of his own, taking the majority of the young man's load on his arms.

"Tell me where you are going and I'll help you. . . Sir?"

He asked, falling silent for a bit while thinking about how he could touch that painful

+

[ᅠᴰᴱᵀ 𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐍 .ᅠ @ofscarletdoor]

"Oh ? Oh . . Yeah."

Charlie shyly spoke, looking at the books in his arms. Slowly, the one on the top started slipping and he chuckled nervously.

"I . . . Maybe I'm carrying more books than I actually can."
+

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰. @DEMONOLOGlES]

sad smile.

"But what about you? Can you manage holding all of that?"

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰. @DEMONOLOGlES]

"I see. You have many in here. . . Interesting themes."

He commented, without any trace of a joke on his voice. Matthew himself had been interested in such themes for a while. . . Around his son's passing. But it was too much for him and he let it go for a bit.

+

[ᅠᴰᴱᵀ 𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐍 .ᅠ @ofscarletdoor]

“I got distracted . . . The books were slipping. . .”

He mumbled, hugging the books against his chest —— they were secure now. It was a few books on demonology, spirits and whatnot and he blinked softly as soon as he raised his head to look at the man. —

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰. @DEMONOLOGlES]

"Can I be of some help?"

He offered, observing the young man. Matthew heard him and sighed - so he was obviously looking awful again, so much now even strangers were noticing. . .

"I'm not at my best shape for a few years, but I'll manage."

The teacher replied, in a

+

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰. @DEMONOLOGlES]

instantly kneeling to help him.

"Are you alright, my friend? You are carrying a lot of stuff."

He continued, organizing the books for the young man.

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰. @DEMONOLOGlES]

Matthew was distracted as well - it had been one of those nights again, in which he relived the loss of his in a loop.

Bumping on the young man was actually good - it seemed to wake up the teacher from his reverie.

"Oh, no, it's okay."

Matthew replied,

+

[ᅠᴰᴱᵀ 𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐍 .ᅠ @ofscarletdoor]

Charles was maybe too distracted with the books he had in his arms as he walked that he bumped @DEMONOLOGlES arm, accidentally dropping all the books.

“I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!”

He asked softly, lowering his body to fetch the books, slowly shaking his head at himself.

[ᅠᴰᴱᵀ 𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐍 .ᅠ @ofscarletdoor]

⠀
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍,
the believer.

——— ✟ ———

“ SOMETIMES, WHAT I DO
REQUIRES A 𝘓𝘌𝘈𝘗 𝘖𝘍 𝘍𝘈𝘐𝘛𝘏. ”
⠀

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰. @DEMONOLOGlES]

He offered, following with a nuzzle against Ed's cheek with the tip of his nose.

"Aww, aren't you really sweet?
I'll grab a mask to help you. But first. . . Your coffee."

Matthew laughed, holding the demonologist's hand and guiding him to the kitchen.

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰. @DEMONOLOGlES]

"You deserve every spoiling in the world, sir"

Matthew chuckled in a happy tone, almost humming in satisfaction at Ed's touch. He knew how to make Matt happy. . .

"They shall. Kisses and a piece of chocolate cake."

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[♰ᅠ 𝐕𝐀𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 .ᅠ @ambassadoramc]

“Oh ? You spoil me, Matt . . .”

Ed spoke softly, gently caressing his cheek with the back of two fingers and smiled, admiring the man.

“I'll take that cup of coffee if it comes with kisses . . .”

In a throaty chuckle, Warren hummed softly. —