I’m not here but I actually wrote so let me just share this lovely interaction:
“Trouble sleeping again?” Andy asked, his large hand resting on Carter’s back. He nodded slowly, rubbing his face. “Carter, I thought you were doing better.”
“I am, there’s no need to worry.” He looked up and faked a smile. “It’s fine. Really, Andy.”
Andy frowned, lifting an eyebrow. Trying to get anything by him was ultimately useless. He knew how to get information out of you. He was one of the few people Carter couldn’t fool. The thought was almost unnerving.
“Really,” Carter tried again. He glanced aside and Andy sighed. He moved to place a bag next to Carter on the desk.
“I haven’t eaten lunch yet and I know that you haven’t either.”
“I know. That’s why we’re eating here.” He stepped over and pulled a chair closer. “Move away the important things.”
Carter moved things on his desk and sat down again. He watched as Andy set down a takeout container in front of him and blinked as he recognized the smell. He opened it to confirm his suspicions.
“Spaghetti bolognese?” he asked, looked at Andy. He swallowed. “Is this from Romana’s?”
“I know it’s your favorite. I figured it was a good way to make sure that you actually ate.”
Carter watched him as he got his own food out, which seemed to just be from a fast food restaurant from down the street. He blinked feeling a few tears gather.
“Romana’s is all the way across town, you didn’t have to do that,” he said, picking up the fork. Andy just shrugged as they both started to eat. He swallowed before speaking.
“You needed the pick me up. I know you well enough to know when you’re having a bad day.”
Carter knew, in theory, how much Andy cared for him. He blinked a few times, feeling a tear slide down his cheek. He wasn’t sure if the emotions were caused by lingering fatigue or if it was that special a thing and he wiped it away discreetly. He moved to hug Andy tightly.
“Thank you so much, Andy,” he whispered. He took a breath. “I… You were right, I did need this.”
Andy chuckled and pat his back. “I know. Now go on and eat before it gets cold.”
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