Mordecai's POV
I continued stroking his hair until my eyelids started to droop.
I was nodding off when Rigby shifted in his sleep.
I tried to keep my eyes open, but they wouldn't cooperate.
Stay awake for Rigby. When I couldn't keep them open any longer, I fell asleep.
I woke up to Rigby shaking my shoulder. I snapped awake when I saw tears in his eyes.
Fear was written all over his face.
"What's wrong, Rigby?" I asked quickly.
His lip started to quiver and I hugged him tightly as he cried the loudest I'd ever heard him cry.
"Did you have a bad dream?" He nodded as he cried.
"Shh, it was just a dream. It's not real."
I wiped the tears from his eyes and he looked up at me, his eyes shimmering with more tears.
"I don't know if I c-can handle Don being gone," he whispered.
I looked down at him as I stroked his hair.
"I know you miss him, Rigby. There will never be a day that goes by where you don't miss him. Even though he's not here, he still is. He's right here." I pointed to his heart as his eyes followed my finger then back up to me. "He'll always be with you, Rigby."
Rigby sniffled and wrapped his arms around my waist.
He looked in my eyes and hugged me tightly.
"I'm so glad you're here." He smiled at me, the first smile since the call.
"I know now I can get through this because you're here, Mordecai."
He closed his eyes and nuzzled his head into my chest.
I smiled at Rigby and hugged him close.
"I'll always be here, Rigby. I promise."
A few minutes passed as we sat there.
"Mordecai?"
"Yeah, Rigby?"
Rigby looked up at me. "Can we go to Benson's office and explain about Don? I think we should get that out of the way."
"Are you sure you're okay about me talking to Benson and listening?" I asked worriedly.
Rigby nodded. "Yeah, man. He should know."
"Alright," I said setting Rigby down.
I walked to the door and opened it, leading Rigby to Benson's office.
When we reached the door, we stopped in front of it and I kneeled down to Rigby's level, putting a hand on his shoulder.
"Are you sure about this?" Rigby nodded.
"Let me know if you want to leave, okay?" Rigby nodded again. I stood up and raised my hand to knock as I glanced at Rigby. I thought he was being very brave. I knocked on the door.
Sorry about the really long wait! I've been busy this month. Next chapter soon.
