rattlingthestars | IC Inbox II

Jim. [ Watching the water and the ripples sent through out. Making a sound in response as he looks up at his boyfriend. Reaching over to touch a leg with the usual gentleness. ]

I know you'll do your best. That'll you'll try. [ He hopes it is conveying what he means. He knows Jim would never purposely hurt him. He also know this place has been pretty shitty and taking that control away. Taking so much away... ]

I hope it never happens again, but if it does...

[ His voice lowers to match the touch. ]

Talk to me. Let me know what's going on when it happens, Stars. I'll do the same.

[ Jim looks at Zell's hand when it touches him and the gentleness makes the fight drain out of him, leaving only exhaustion left in him. ]

I'll try. I just.

[ He huffs again and shakes his head. ]

You're the best thing I've got, and I don't want to screw it up. Don't want to hurt you.

[ The best thing I've got. He knows he's heard Jim say this before, but it always hits straight to his heart when he says it again. Tracing the scar there on his knees as he feels himself calm down. ]

We're partners. If something goes wrong for either of us the other will be there to have their back. Even if that means letting them leave when they need it.

[ Offering his hand to Jim. ]

Sorry about worrying you. Also trying to break out of the house after lock down.

[ Jim takes it and holds it in his lap, squeezes tight, and huffs. ]

You were freaking out. I get it. So was I.

[ When he left. ]

Won't do it again without telling you.

[ Returning the squeeze. They both kind of panicked. This place really does mess with them. ]

Thanks, Stars.

[ Leaning forward to be closer to him. ]

How about I make it up to you?

You don't have to.

[ Jim leans forward too, resting their foreheads together. ]

Just stay here for a while?

[ Brushing his knuckles against the side of Jim's face. ]

Yeah we can. However long it takes.

[ Smiling as he moves his hand through Jim's hair. Just going to stroke him for as long as they stay like that.

Or until their remaining clothes become too uncomfy in the water. ]

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it does I think. /snugs let me know if ths works <3

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