Fandom: Brittas Empire
Characters: Tim/Gavin, Mr Brittas, Laura
Prompt: Death
Word Count: 713
Summary: Possible link between GF:RIP and the next episode
Author's Notes: I couldn't just ignore the fact there was no link between the two episodes, so I decided to write my own.. And, well, this is what came out! I know Laura's left by this point, but her character was the only one which fit, and it's only a small part anyway so don't hurt me!

"Tim? Timothy? Are you awake?" Brittas' piercing voice brought Tim round slowly as the room came into focus again.

"What happened?" he coughed, wishing his stomach would settle just a little.

"You fainted, Tim. It was lucky I arrived when I did frankly, you could have had a nasty fall." Mr Brittas looked proud for a second until he noticed the stony glare he was receiving from Gavin.

"Yes, well," he cleared his throat, "I suppose I should leave you two to it. I want to see you both in my office first thing tomorrow morning though, okay? Good. Right then, I'll be off.." He trailed off as he shifted uncomfortably before leaving the room.

It took Tim a few seconds to register where he was, sitting awkwardly on the floor, Gavin's arms wrapped around his waist as if protecting him. No wonder Brittas looked uncomfortable he smiled, giggling slightly at the scene Mr Brittas must have discovered when he entered the room.

"You okay?" Gavin's concern was evident in his voice.

Tim looked up, suddenly exhausted from the day's events. He shook his head, unable to form any words as the energy drained from him. Resting his head against Gavin's chest he closed his eyes, breathing deeply, relishing in the warmth of Gavin's body next to him.

Gavin hugged Tim closer to him, being careful not to touch the bruises and cuts. He knew he should get him home, tend to the wounds before they got any worse, but he couldn't bring himself to move the sleeping form in his arms. What harm could a few minutes do? He was enjoying holding Tim anyway, the past few days had felt like a lifetime.

A feeling of relief and calm filled him as he felt himself becoming sleepy too, shifting his position so he was lying on the mat with Tim draped slightly over him he rested his head ontop of Tim's and allowed his exhaustion to take over as he drifted off.

He awoke to find Laura kneeling on the floor next to them, smiling slightly at the sight before her.

"Hey," she spoke softly, careful not to wake Tim who was still oblivious to the world around him, "How'd you sleep?"

"Awful. Tim kept waking from a nightmare or something, I couldn't calm him down, he doesn't know whether to believe I'm really alive or not. Oh Laura it's horrible, I hate seeing him like this."

"He'll come round, just give him time, he's been through a lot."

Gavin nodded and sighed, looking down at his sleeping boyfriend, "It hurts you know," Laura looked up waiting for Gavin to continue, "having him here, so close and not being able to tell him how much I love him." He let out a long breath, "it's tearing me apart seeing him like this, I just wish I could make it all better."

Tim woke with a start calling Gavin's name, causing Gavin to snap out of his misery momentarily trying to calm Tim down.

"Ssshhh Tim, it's okay, I'm here," he whispered soothingly stroking Tim's cheek now wet with tears, "I'm here, I'm not going anywhere."

Tim coughed and opened his eyes wearily, keeping his movements as small as possible as he was aching all over.

"Gavin?" He asked quietly, his voice small and shaky.

"Yes Timmy, I'm here."

Gavin helped Tim to sit up as Laura went to fetch two cups of water which they both accepted greatfully.

"C'mon you two, let's get you home. It's been a long day for both of you," Laura stated, "and I think you have a lot to talk about."

She walked them to her car slowly, Tim and Gavin sliding into the backseats both reluctant to lose contact with eachother for too long.

The car journey was quiet but not uncomfortable, each happy to remain lost in their own thoughts. Laura arrived at their flat, following them to the front door, "You take care," she smiled touching Gavin's arm, "look after eachother."

"Thankyou," Gavin replied, taking Tim's hand and leading him inside.

Laura returned to her car, frowning slightly as she saw the door close.

Tonight was going to be a long night for them.