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[ ✞ ] - It had been hours past their typical lunchtime by this point, and it had left Rowan growing more and more anxious with the increasingly obnoxious ‘tick’ of the clock in their hotel room. This so-called “request” from the boss had been going on far too long for his liking.
❝ Damn it… ❞ The muttering of the two words was out loud to no one in particular leaving a reminder to the man of just how alone he was feeling right now. He was most definitely an introvert for the most part, and being around others wasn’t something he was particularly fond of, but when he was expecting a certain someone’s presence and they weren’t there? He didn’t like it. It was troubling that Angelo didn’t even grace him with a phone call or something to the hotel room at least warning him that he would be late.
It had gotten to the point where Rowan was fidgeting, his black polish-covered nails scratching through his thick locks of hair while pacing. Angelo was late. Far too late. It was far past the time he was supposed to return now. Hissing through gritted fangs, Rowan stood up from his bed and went straight to the door. He’d at least try and figure out just where the hell his partner went and get things sorted out.
The sound of someone (or something) messing with the door handle was what made Rowan pause and ready himself for whatever would open it up. As soon as he finally took in the sight of the person he had been worried about this entire time, a wave of regret and horror washed over him.
❝ Angelo! What— Where the hell have you— ❞ Rowan dashed over to catch Angelo as soon as he fell, eyes widening in shock when he saw all the blood and various injuries. ❝ Here! Come on, let’s get you on the bed. ❞
Rowan was no medical expert, but he could at least treat basic wounds and stop any bleeding he might see. With his sheer strength alone, he didn’t hesitate to pick up Angelo’s body as carefully as he possibly could to swing him onto the covered mattress, quickly examining his body for any immediate signs of something that he could treat while they were waiting for the first aid kit. If Angelo at least was able to walk all the way to the room, that was a good sign. ❝ What happened? Where on Earth have you been? ❞
