Emperor's New Clothes

Snowman let out a sigh, his shirt sliding down his shoulder, his eyes slitting from exhaustion. "What do we do Nobu? I don't want to lose my dear friend again." he admitted.

He rested his head on his bare shoulder, wrapping his arm around his waist. "You won't lose me, I promise." He said, nuzzling him. "Come to bed."

"Nobu-" Snowman began to protest, but his warmth and gentle tone easily coaxed him to submission. "Okay," he whispered.

Nobu smiled, guiding him to the bed again. He lay down and pressed against him. "Good night." He said, despite the sun still rising in the sky.

Snowman looked at him tiredly. "Nobu, you've always take care of me....even when you never had to. Thank you Nobu." he hummed, nuzzling him.

He chuckled softly, tangling their legs together. "You're welcome..." He hummed, finding himself drifting off rather quickly.

- - -

Nobu sobbed, hanging by chains, so d going straight through his limbs and torso. Blood trickled from his mouth, coughing and gagging. "Pl... ease..." He wheezed to the beautiful man walking towards him with a happy, evil smile. "Urgh... I... Will... Repent... Do anything..."

"Oh really? You'll repent? For all the cruel things you've done and said to the people who worshiped you? To the only person who loved you more than life itself? Oh and how about to the fact that you denied yourself and ignored who you were completely? Hm?" the man asked, sharpening his rusty blade. "Might as well enjoy this."

Nobu's head bowed, tears flowing freely. "Nn... Nooo... Let me go... Please..." He cries loudly. "I can't... Anymore... I'll do anything... Anything you want!"

- - - -
Snowman snapped awake to the sounds of loud sobbing. He turned his head to see Nobu clinging tightly as he wailed in pain and fear.

"Stop! It hurts! IT HURTS! God, help me!" He screamed, clawing at everything, including himself.

Snowman cried out in pain, before nudging him hard in his ribs. "WAKE UP!!" he roared in anger and slight fear.

Nobu's eyes snapped open, pulling his fist back. He panted, looking around. "Wh... What's going on?" He asked shakily, his body hurting.

"You were screaming and hitting me." Snowman replied, pointing at a deep scratch marks on his neck and face.

"I... I don't know what..." His dreams flashed in his mind, making his eyes go wide. "Oh... No... That can't be possible..."

"What? What's the matter?" Snowman asked quietly.

"I... I was in h-hell..." He looked at Snowman, his face wet with tears. "I'm a monster." He croaked.

Snowman gave him a sad look. "But why? You weren't that bad of a person were you?" he asked biting his lip.

Nobu didn't answer him, hiding his face in his chest. "I'm a demon, Snow... What am I supposed to do?"

Snowman began to cry as he held him close. "I...I won't leave you...I'll always help you...because..." he sniffed.

Nobu shook his head. "I don't want to hurt you... You can't let me do that to you." He said, pulling back. "I'm afraid, Snow."

"I am too, but I can't leave you to suffer alone confused and afraid. What kind of friend would I be if I didn't stay?" Snowman asked.

"A smart one." He said, wiping his face. "I can't stay... If something happens to you because of me, I'll never forgive myself." He said, starting to stand up.

"And if they capture you and harm you, I won't forgive myself either." Snowman told him wrapping his arms around his waist. "Please stay...and let me look after you. You would do the same for me."

Nobu looked down at him, putting a hand on his head. The smart thing to do would be to leave and find some place to hide in solitude... But he couldn't leave him like this. Snowman had always been there for him when it really mattered. How could he leave him again? He sat down on the bed again slowly, hugging him. "Don't let me lose it... Whatever that was, I don't want to go back."

"I promise I won't...I'll figure this out, even if it takes forever." Snowman promised, kissing his head.