“I know there’s nothing I can say to make it better, so maybe you should just let me hug you for a while?”
Gary didn’t know how long he had been lying in his bed. He woke up and had been there ever since, only leaving to use the bathroom and that’s it. His appetite was non-existent, so there was no point in eating. He had been staring at the ceiling, counting every single little mark and stain over and over again, before his concentration was broken by a voice.
Countless times Pete had tried his best to help Gary in any way he could, and while he’d never admit it out loud, he was eternally grateful for everything Pete has ever done for him. Right from day one in kindergarten to present day. In fact, he wondered if he’d even be here today if it wasn’t for Pete.
Breaking his staring contest with the ceiling, he looked over at the other who was unsurely standing in the doorway. Probably anticipating being ignored or rejected for his offer. But at the very least, he could let it go this once and indulge in Pete’s trivial need to help him.
At least, that’s what he told himself.
Rather than sitting up or moving to stand, he shifted over in his bed, leaving a nice portion for Pete to accompany him. He didn’t know what he’d do without him.