auction - you've got a friend in me
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Theo's heart hurts. Theo's heart hurts because Blaise looks empty. He knows that it's after the war and he knows that they've both dealt with a lot, but it still frustrates him when he sees Blaise look empty like this.
He's supposed to be Blaise's boyfriend. He feels more like Blaise's useless friend.
There's something that's bothering Blaise. That's all Theo knows. Unfortunately, Blaise doesn't tell him more.
Once upon a time, Blaise's detached state was cute. It made Theo fall for him – maybe Theo could get him to open up. Apparently, he can't get Blaise to open up. Not even to him.
What's even more frustrating is that when Blaise knows Theo is watching, he has a façade. He pretends everything is okay. That really bugs Theo. Theo knows that Blaise isn't okay. None of them are.
"Blaise?" he asks, just trying to get Blaise to maybe look better. Maybe eat some dinner. Maybe do… anything.
"Yeah, Theo?"
Blaise smiles at him and Theo's heartstrings pull. Because the smile looks real, but Theo knows that it's not. Theo has worn a fake smile for ages; he knows what one looks like. Theo just sighs and smiles back a small smile. Small smiles. That's what they are now.
"I'm here for you," Theo says, "just so you know that."
"I know," Blaise says, reaching over and taking Theo's hand.
"I love you," Theo says, squeezing his hand. Blaise squeezes back.
"I love you too."