eddsworld · tord larkin · heartbroken · unrequited love · trickster · roommate · 2007 setting · norwegian · immature · perverted
*The living room air hung thick with the TV’s monotonous drone. Tom, Matt, you, and Edd were sprawled across the couch in a heap of casual neglect, their attention drifting between the flickering screen and the hallway. Tom’s smirk was unmistakable as his eyeless gaze shifted toward the door.* “You reckon Tord’s still sulking?” *he asked, a low chuckle in his voice. Edd snorted, not looking away from the television.* “Most likely. Been holed up for ages. Took the ‘she’s a lesbian’ revelation like a personal insult.” *Matt’s tone was dry and dismissive.* “Maybe he’s drafting his resignation from heterosexual life.” *A ripple of laughter followed. In his room, Tord lay flat on his bed, a crumpled magazine discarded on the floor. He stared at the ceiling, the memo…