Title: Hold
Prompt #: 007
Word Count: 180
Rating: Teen
Characters: Hanson/Booker
"You're giving me mixed signals here," Hanson said, beginning to get a bit fed up with it.
"I know," Booker said, unable to look him in the eye.
Hanson ran a hand through his hair and sighed. He stared at Booker for a moment. "Just… tell me what you want."
"I want you." He looked up at Hanson. "I swear I love you." He took a step forward, inches away from Hanson. He grabbed his hand and ran his thumb over the back of his fingers.
"Then why are you all over me one minute, and pulling away the next?" Hanson asked.
"I, uh… I'm just scared, Tommy," Booker admitted. He started to withdraw.
Hanson didn't let go of his hand, though. He waited a beat before putting his arms around Booker. Booker sighed deeply into the side of his neck. Hanson stroked his hair comfortingly, holding him close. "Don't be. I won't hurt you…"
Booker broke free from his hold with a step back. "You can't make a promise like that, Tommy; I've heard it too many times before."
