Value and Change || TOMMYINNIT

twenty seven

"Nope. I'm afraid Techno may be long gone by now. I've checked everywhere, and still nothing."

You grow a frown, looking down. Phil sees this, and puts a hand on the top of your head, shuffling through your hair.

"He'll be okay, mate. I know he will be. We'll find him."

You smiled as Phil messed with your hair, but all of a sudden, Tommy blurted out loud.

"PHIL I WANNA FLY!"

"What?-"

"THROW ME INTO THE SKY, PHIL! I wanna FLYYY!"

Tommy bounced in place, and Phil starts laughing at his random enthusiasm. You snickered alongside him, as Phil tilted his head.

"Tommy you don't have wings, mate-"

"THEN CARRY ME, DICKHEAD!"

Phil wheezed even more, both confused and amused.

"Explain to me first why you suddenly want to fly, Tommy."

"BECAUSE IT LOOKS FUN!"

Tommy then crosses his arms, puffing up his cheeks. He mumbled his response.

"Besides, I-.. wannaspendtimewithyou-"

Phil's eyes sparkled, as he put his hands over his heart. Phil leans next to you, however, whispering.

'Teach me how you get him to be so sweet next time.'

You laughed, as Phil walks over to Tommy. Tommy bounces in place again, beaming like a toddler getting a brand new toy.

"You wanna go fast?"

Tommy shakes his head in response, saying yes. Phil smirks, as if he had an evil plan brewing in his head.

He gently grabs Tommy's arms.

"Alright, we'll go in... NOW!"

Tommy jolted, expecting a countdown, but Phil took off in an instant. You laughed as you heard the screams of Tommy slightly fading as they rose to the sky.

You could hear Tommy insulting his father, whilst Phil just laughed like a maniac. A smile formed on your lips.

Soon enough, Phil brought Tommy back down, and Tommy ran to you. He wailed your name as he hugged you.

"(Y/NNNNNNNNN)! TELL PHIL HE WAS BEING MEAN!"

You laughed, patting Tommy's head. However, when you look up expecting to see Phil, he was gone.

".. Huh? Where's-"

When you turn to your left, you see Phil walking in a fast pace. You get Tommy's attention.

"Tommy, Phil just walked off."

"What? What for?"

"I don't know, but obviously we're following him."

Tommy nods in agreement, as you take his hand and follow after Phil.

Your speed increased when you see him in the distance. Turning a corner, you run after him, even letting Tommy's hand slip away.

Phil was getting closer to view, but he was fast. He seemed in panic, and in urgency. This worried you, giving you more reason to follow him.

When you turn one last corner, you stop dead in your tracks. Behind you, Tommy finally catches up, placing a hand on your shoulder.

"Darling, why did you-"

Tommy freezes, his expression going cold.

Phil was in front of you both, but in front of him.. was a familiar, transparent silhouette.

They turned to you, growing a smile.

"Oh, look Phil! It's Tommy and (Y/N)!"

Your eyes pricked with small tears, and so did Tommy's. Your legs began moving on their own, walking up to this familiar ghost.

They tilted their head at you.

"(Y/N), why are you crying? Don't be sad, friend! Here, have some-"

They stop, seeing more of your expression. You could only say one name.

"... Wilbur..?"

"Close! It's Ghostbur! Hi!"

Ghostbur. Wilbur's ghost. Tommy walked to your side, also shedding tears. The both of you could only look up at Ghostbur, to which he pouted at your expressions.

"Children, please don't cry.. Here, here! Have some blue, calm yourself friends."

Ghostbur gave the both of you some blue dye, which slowly calmed you down. Tommy turned to Phil.

"How long..?"

"... Only for a couple of days, Tommy. Trust me, I'm just as shocked as you are."

Still holding the blue, you walked up to Ghostbur, and tried to give him a hug. But, your arms went through him, and this hurt your heart.

However, Ghostbur wrapped his arms around you instead, without hesitation.

"It's good to see you again, (Y/N)."

You reluctantly closed your eyes, as Tommy and Phil joined in on the hug.

".. I'm just glad you're still here..."

• next time •

"... He didn't tell you where he went?"

"No, I've- I've been looking for him! Please, just- If you know anything-"

"Oh I know where he is."

You stop. Dream turns around to look at you.

"He's fine. Tommy's just.. in court right now."