kisses forehead. then promptly pulls him in for a tight hug. he seemed to need it.
down in the dumps didn’t even begin to describe the feeling buried deep inside a hurting heart. twisted && pained. but still trying to smile. despite that, trying wasn’t enough, because a frown replaced the grin that could light up the night sky. about to fall into a cycle of self - pitying, something breaking that.
the lips pressed the forehead, soft && sweet. a hug to follow, to bury face into a warmer chest. needing this. needing the comfort of human contact if just for a little. ( everything ends. ). a laugh, forced && pained. so clearly faked but not letting guard down. tears prick eyes that usually are so bright, so kind – but now broken.
❛ w – what’s this for gladio ? i’m fine … really. ❜ a lie. tears drip down a broken face. shoulders shake, face tucked away in the other’s chest. arms don’t reciprocate the action, instead they hang on either side of the quivering body. throat closing from the tears, wanting to convince that everything is fine. not even having enough energy to lie.
❛ i’m fine … i’m okay. everything is fine. ❜