That night felt like one of the longest nights of Ash's life. He lied in bed the entire night with his eyes wide open, unable to sleep. Gary hadn't come home yet. Ash ran his hand along the empty space on the bed, where Gary usually slept. He longed for Gary's body next to him. Ash has never felt so alone. He didn't know what to do with himself. He couldn't bear to imagine what his life would be like if Gary left him. He forced himself never to think that way. All he knew was that it wasn't over. He wouldn't let it be over.
The sun was peeking through the curtains as Ash decides to get out of bed. There's no use being there. He hadn't slept at all; his hair was a black, thick mess. His eyes had turned puffy and bloodshot.
He stumbled downstairs, and then came to a halt in the middle of the kitchen. He stared in the direction of the fridge. He can't eat right now. No matter how hungry he is. He pulls out a chair from the kitchen table and takes a seat. He leans his elbows on and the table and combs his hair out of his face. He stares into the space in front of him, not focusing on anything in particular. His expression is blank and his mind is a million miles away.
Ash's heart skips a beat as the silence in the room is disrupted by the sound of the knob on the front door turning. His head spins around. There is a slight struggle, and then the door is pushed open.
He watches as the brunette boy walks through the door. His head is down as he removes his jacket. Gary's head perks up as he detects he is being watched.
"Oh. Hey, Ashy boy." His lips form a slight smile as he tosses his jacket aside. "I didn't think you would be up this early."
Ash looks straight into the eyes of the boy standing at the doorway. He doesn't say a word.
Gary slides his fingers through his hair, nervously. "Listen, Ash. I just wanted to apologize for storming off last night. I guess I kinda over reacted. I just… I couldn't stand the thought of you with another guy, let alone your ex."
Gary looked right into Ash's eyes. He noticed how they were puffy and red and he instantly knew Ash had been up all night, crying. He felt a stab at his heart because he knew he was the cause.
"I really am sorry, Gary. I never wanted anything like that to happen. It was a mistake." Ash said gently.
Gary quickly walked over to Ash and took the seat next to him. "I know baby, and I'm sorry I reacted the way I did. I'm kind of a jealous person when it comes to you." He admitted. "I did a lot of thinking and I know you wouldn't do that deliberately. I know how much I mean to you. Can we please just forget all this ever happened?"
Ash nodded slowly. "Yeah."
Gary left his seat and moved onto Ash's lap. He positioned his legs onto each side of Ash's body.
"I love you, Ash. There's a reason I put that ring on your finger." Gary whispers as he gently sweeps Ash's black hair out of his face.
"I love you too, Gary. More than anything in the world." He whispers back.
Gary brings his lips down close to Ash's soft pink lips. He gently kisses him, lightly grazing his hand against his cheek as he pulls away. He looks into Ash's puffy and tired, but gorgeous deep brown eyes.
"Ashy, you need sleep." Gary points out.
"Sleep with me." He whispers.
Gary gets off from Ash's lap. Ash stands up, grabs Gary's hand and begins to guide him towards the stairs. Gary stops and pulls Ash's arm in. He wraps his arms around the raven haired boy and holds his body against his. Ash instinctively wraps his arms around Gary's toned body. He grips onto him, not wanting to let go. Gary hugs him for a long while, resting his chin on the shorter boy's head. Tears glaze across Gary's eyes but he quickly blinks them away.
When the boys make their way up to their bedroom, Ash practically collapses on the bed. He pulls the sheets over his body as Gary slides in with him. Gary pulls his fiancé in close, his stomach touching Ash's back. His arms fall over Ash's body, encasing him in his embrace. Their hands connect, and their fingers lock. Ash closes his eyes as he drifts off to sleep in Gary's arms.
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