“You don’t need to say that just to make me feel better.” (From James)
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@lonelyheartedheathens
Okay that.... hurt. Maybe he had fucked up his confession? Or James was trying to let him down? Or he had shitty timing. Or so many things. He wasn't going to internalize it too much at the moment. James was hurting. Mickey regretted every introducing the other to his shithead of a frat brother. He had thought he was a good guy, the sort who would treat James as he deserved. And he had been... right up to the point Mickey had caught him with another guy and it had been on him to tell James. Thankfully the other believed him about that one.
But not the reassurance of Mickey saying James was amazing and his now ex was an idiot and he was the most loveable guy Mickey knew because hey he loved him.
"Wasn't just saying it James. I mean it. You deserve a great guy who'll treat you right. And I'm sorry I introduced you to someone who didn't. Cuz I do love you. So much. And I just want you happy."