-Grian's Pov-

I sat lying in bed. I didn't want to do anything or see anyone or even talk to anyone. I had been doing so much work the past few weeks that I just can't anymore. People have been messaging and calling me to check if I'm okay but I don't want to respond. I can't just respond by saying 'I'm doing shit' and when they ask why I can't just say 'I don't know'. I sigh as I feel tears forming in my eyes. I'm about to start balling my eyes out when I hear my bedroom door creek open,a strip of light shining down on to my hardwood floor.
"Go away....",I murmur.
"Grian...",I hear him say as he sat down on my bed,"I'm worried about you man....please talk to me...",Mumbo says. I groaned as I felt tears streaming down my face,
"Okay you wanna know what's going on? Fine! I feel like absolute shit! I've been up since 3PM to 2AM working on homework and assessments and projects and I can't anymore Mumbo,I just can't!',I sob,my voice breaking as it went a high pitch. Mumbo's expression went from worried to extremely concerned within seconds. He pulls me into a hug and rubs my back,
"Gri....your burnt out.. you gotta stop overworking yourself.",Mumbo whispers softly.
"B-But I can't! If I don't i-i'll fail a-a-and I'll never get anywhere in life!",I cried.
"Gri you have amazing talent..don't let anyone tell you otherwise because their lying. You have so much potential in life don't waste your teen years withering away because its not worth it..",Mumbo said in a calm voice as he kissed my forehead. I smiled weakly as I felt myself tearing up,"Your a good person. You don't need to do any more cause you've done that much..rest now alright. Don't do any more work,just relax. Take all the time you need to get back up on your feet just please take it easy...for me,okay?',He smiles warmly. I nodded in response before tears started streaming down my face,"Awh Gri don't cry!",Mumbo says pulling me into another hug. I sniffled as i clung onto him,balling my eyes out as he comforted me.

"Shhh...your okay...everything is okay,okay? Your going to be alright..."

It's funny on how a few simple words can make such an impact on the moment. But they do and sometimes their necessary. Mumbo wiped my tears,his expression soft and somber. I sniffled and slightly coughed - my throat hurt from all my sobbing. He sighed and stroked the back of my hair,holding my head to his shoulder as he silently hummed. I couldn't help but feel sleepy from the lovely tune as he continued caressing the back of my head with his hand.

"You should rest Gri...you deserve it"

"Alright..."

I yawn and lied down,dragging Mumbo down with me. He slightly jolted but smiled. I cuddled into his chest and wrapped my legs around him so he wouldnt be able to leave without waking me up and eventually fell asleep.

-Mumbo's Pov-

I sighed as Grian fell asleep,I'd noticed how much he'd been working the past month and how tired he's been..he doesn't deserve that..and now he's finally taking a break...he's getting the break he deserves and I'm glad. Grian is an amazing person and if I had the choice to swap him with another brother to be stuck with or keep him I'd choose to keep him. I don't think people truly know how hard he works and how much he trys but he really does. He tries a lot and I'm proud of him for that...

I hugged him tighter so his head was resting on my shoulder as I finally started to fall asleep,slightly smiling as the tenseness in my body from before fading away and finally leaving me at peace. I eventually dozed off into slumber as my loving sibling stuck by me,the one this he does no matter the situation...

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