his warmth was intoxicating, it was always something i wanted more of. i couldn't refuse to succumb to it every time he welcomed me to, and i didn't regret a single thing when i did. i wrapped my arms around him, even through his clothes i could feel his spine. he was so small, so fragile, so vulnerable.
i wanted nothing more than to keep him safe from the cruel world that surrounds us.
he fell asleep again. i envy his ability to rest whenever and wherever, but too it may be because he feels safe around i. in fact, he had fallen asleep around an hour ago - my muscles were aching and my legs were asleep for staying in the same hunched position for so long. i didn't mind much, it didn't matter to me if i was in pain - as long as he could feel a bit of peace, a little security, a little 'love'—if that's the word.
*yeah..
so he could feel loved.
even if i couldn't.
minutes passed, and soon - it was time for me to leave and go to work my shift at my shitty job. i glanced down at him, his head pressed against my chest and his grasp firm on my sweater. with lots of reluctance, i slowly slid my hand along his back and to his shoulder—his skin soft and supple beneath my fingertips - and with that, i gently shook him - rocking him back and forth in hopes he would wake. to little surprise, it ended up working - and he awoke. his eyes were weary, and he was obviously confused what was going on.
"i have to head to work."
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Forget Me Not (BL)
RomanceThe story of empty love. To receive and yet not understand. Theo is a young man with his world collapsing. Leto is trying his hardest to keep him together, and at arms length. When morality is forgotten for the sake of protection, and jealousy leads...
