Speechless (ErrInk)

Ink's POV

Warm water fell on my body. It was refreshing to take a shower after a day of college and work. I leaned the against the tiled wall as I cleared my mind of all thoughts.

Once I was done, I turned off the water before stepping out. My hand went for my towel but only felt air. I realized that all of my towels were dirty.

I stood in my shower for second, water dripping off of me. An idea came to my mind which caused light rainbow blush to appear on my cheeks.

I opened my bathroom door slightly, seeing Error sitting on his bed while studying. Snapping to his attention, I started signing.

Me: "Can I borrow one of your towels?"

Error: Yeah. Let me get one real quick.

I closed the door and waited behind it. I hugged myself, blushing out of embarrassment.

My phone rested on the sink counter, slight water droplets on the outer casing from the hot steam. I decided to check my phone as I waited for Error to lend me a towel.

  A press of the button switched on the screen. My eyes widened when I noticed that there were several missed FaceTime calls and texts. They were all from my mother.

  Quickly unlocking my phone, I read the texts that my mother sent.

Mom: I hate to say this over text but you wouldn't answer my calls. Grandma's cancer has gotten worse and the doctors have said that she doesn't much time left. Please come home as soon as possible, Ink.

  I stared at my phone as my mind refused to believe what I had just read. Knocks on the door could be heard but my body couldn't move. Tears formed at the corner at my eyes as I felt myself begin to cry.

  The door was forcibly opened by Error. He was able to see the entirety of my body and my tattoos but it seemed that he didn't care when he saw that I was crying.

Error: What's wrong, Ink?

  I quickly turned off my phone. I didn't want to tell him about my grandmother in fear that he would worry about me too much.

  I felt him pull me into a hug. My wet body soaked Error's jacket with water. His arms were tightly wrapped around me, one of them being on my waist.

  Looking up at him, I tried to stop my tears. Error used his sleeve to wipe my face. I smiled before backing away. However, my foot slipped.

  I fell backwards, subconsciously grabbing Error's jacket. He lightly screamed as he fell with me.

  After processing everything that happened in the last five seconds. I realized that Error was positioned above me with his knees on either side of me. His hand was next to my head but the other one was under it, protecting me from hurting myself on the hard floor.

  We stared at each other, heavily breathing from adrenaline. I soon blushed rainbow by the position that we were in.

Error noticed as well and looked away timidly. What made the moment more awkward was the fact that I was completely nude.

  He looked back at me and gave me a dorky smile.

Error: How you doin'?

  I returned the grin, not bothering to sign in response. However, his expression changed to a serious one.

Error: Seriously, Ink. Why were you crying?

  He asked while remaining above me. I remembered that I didn't want to tell him about my current family situation.

Me: "I just saw a sad video while waiting. That's all."

  Error stared at me. He sighed before pushing himself up and pulling me up with him. He handed the towel to me with a soft smile.

  When he left the bathroom, I wrapped the towel over my shoulders. It smelt like him.

  My hand went to my phone. I read the texts once more, holding back tears. Thoughts rushed through my mind.

  I had no choice...

I had to go back home