I do not own Fire Emblem: Awakening. The Fire Emblem franchise belongs to Nintendo, I only own my character Cirrus.

Chrom to Cirrus: Wants to Snuggle
Cirrus to Chrom: Relaxed Around

Chrom knew it was unfair to Cirrus. Ever since they set up camp after Emmeryn's death, he had been a mess. Cirrus had been left to rally everyone and raise their spirits; while their commander sat idly by, crying like a small child and holing up in his tent. He rubbed his still wet eyes, sniffling lightly. Cirrus had made doubly sure that his and Lissa's tents were far enough so that if they wanted to cry in peace then they could. He thrust his had down into the pillow before surrendering to the feelings of anguish that had been chasing after ever since Emmeryn's death. As the tear began he heard someone walking closer, and he began to stifle the sobs that threatened to burst from his throat. It was only when a small brown-haired head popped through that he relaxed.

"Chrom? Are you awake?" He asked softly before stepping fully into the tent. His earthy brown eyes scanned the room before laying his eyes on the newly exalted. He walked over to the now vulnerable general. He sat on the small cot, his eyes wandering over Chrom's prone form. Any other person might have missed the tiny nod that the blue-haired man gave, but Cirrus saw it. Chrom didn't want to meet the tactician's gaze. He felt horrible forcing all his duties onto Cirrus while he cried like a child in his tent, forcing his responsibilities onto the other man.

"Chrom. Look at me."

Chrom lifted his tired red eyes to Cirrus's; before the man winced. Chrom's eyes were blood-shot and he looked tired. The tactician knew that the death of his eldest sister was affecting him hard. His eyes even now looked glossy like he was going to cry. But Cirrus knew Chrom; there was no way he would cry in front of him, now way he would show weakness to the person he trusted and loved the most.

That was the problem. Chrom wanted to seek out attention from Cirrus. He wanted to tell the amnesiac how he felt and how much he wanted to pull Cirrus close and protect him till the end of time. A few people had noticed it, namely his little sister, a nosy thief with a sweet-tooth, and a very protective dark mage who threatened him about hurting Cirrus.

Though he felt like he was losing Cirrus too. Just before Emm's death he had pulled away from the general, preferring to close himself off with one of his books rather the spend time with him and the rest of the shepherds. And with her death he had been busier than ever and hadn't said a word to Chrom. He didn't want to lose Cirrus, he didn't want to lose the person he trusted so wholly and loved so deeply. Those thoughts made Chrom tear up again before he lunged for the man before him.

Cirrus flinched, as he though Chrom was going to hit the man. Instead, he pulled Cirrus close to himself and began to cry. He hunched into his tactician's shoulder before he began babbling unintelligible words to himself in a half-hearted attempt to console himself. When he tried to pull away Cirrus pulled him closer before patting and rubbing his back, sending Chrom into another fit of crying. After being stuck in the awkward position for a few minutes, Chrom pulled the brunet down onto his cot before burying his head into his tacticians neck.

Cirrus was surprised at the sudden act of vulnerability, at Chrom lunging desperately for something to anchor himself to this world. He stroked Chrom's back and head as they lay on his cot, the general sniffling and hiccuping into his neck. It wasn't unpleasant; Cirrus liked being in Chrom's arms, it was warm and inviting. He didn't mind the sobbing into his neck, he'd rather him cry on his coat than for him to bottle it up before their battle.

After a millennia it seemed, Chrom lifted his head. He looked at Cirrus with his tired, blood-shot eyes before shaking his head.

"What i-if I can't do this..? What if I ca..n't live up to E-Emm..?" He sobbed.

"What if I mess up... a-and drag all of you d-down w-with me..?"

Chrom began to babble more 'What if's?' and Cirrus' heart broke. He had never see Chrom this hurt, this insecure.

Before Chrom could continue with his pessimistic thoughts, Cirrus reached over and kissed Chrom's forehead effectively shutting him up.

"If any of that happens... I'll be here. I'll stand right back up with you, because that's what friends are for." He said with a smiled, wiping the tear trails with his hand.

Chrom gave a small smiled before pulling the tactician into another warm hug. Cirrus seemed to have no intention of leaving Chrom's side so Chrom snuggled into him on his cot before relishing in the solace that Cirrus' presence brought. He pulled the cover over the both of them before meeting Cirrus' eyes.

"I know this sounds selfish but..." Chrom diverted his gaze from Cirrus and buried his head into his neck before sighing out, "Please, don't ever leave..."

Cirrus chuckled softly before stroking Chrom's head.

"I wouldn't ever think to do that Chrom."

This story will be the first of (hopefully) many. Reviews are welcomed and very appreciated! If you have any suggestions on which character I should do next please leave me a message saying which one! These will be the first reaction from the game in the Hubba Tester.

-Erin