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"I really have," Gabe reassured. Gabe himself didn't really know why he was being so nice to Alex. He usually didn't get this involved with people he helped, let alone tell them they could stay for the rest of their lives, but it just felt right to do that with Alex.
(sorry for being so inactive, I had an eye appointment today. Idk how active I'll be tonight either, might be watching the second Hunger Games movie)
Alex leaned into him a little bit, letting out a breath. "I'm sorry I'm…I'm sorry I'm like this…" He said quietly.
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(oof, okay then!)
"It's not your fault your like this," Gabe said. "And think about it. You're you because you're like this."
(I'll try to get on the computer tho)
"I liked me better before…" He trailed off, knowing Gabe knew what he meant.
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"I understand," Gabe said softly, "But we can't change what happened."
Alex nodded a little bit, closing his eyes and staying curled up close to Gabe. "I know…"
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"But, just because you're different doesn't mean you're not a good person." Gabe gently put his head on top of Alex's, smiling a little.
Alex shrugged a little bit, taking a deep breath. "I…" But I'm not… He swallowed, calming down a bit more.
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"You've been a good person to me," Gabe said softly. He was relieved when Alex seemed to be less tense in his arms.
He shrugged slightly. "But not…not to everyone, I…" He bit his lip a little bit, closing his eyes.
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"Then you must have your reasons," Gabe said in return. He was doing good best to make sure he let Alex know Gabe liked him how he was.
Alex bit his lip. "Not…not really…" He whispered softly.
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"Any reason is still a reason. Even if it's just that you don't want to be." Gabe gently rubbed Alex's back with his thumb.
Alex swallowed softly. "I…okay." he replied quietly. He blinked as Gabe rubbed his back.
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Gabe smiled a little at Alex.
"How are you feeling now?" He asked.
He shrugged slightly. "I…I don't…I don't know." he whispered.
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"Okay then," Gabe said gently.
He stayed pressed up to Gabe, unsure of what to do now, but knowing that he didn't want to let go of the other man.
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Gabe had both arms wrapped around Alex, eyelids drooping. He was still exhausted. His head nodded a little, but he stayed upright holding Alex.
Alex leaned into Gabe, taking a deep breath.
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Eventually, Gabe had to lay down. He carefully shifted Alex, laying so he was still holding the other man.
Alex curled up against him, closing his eyes. He didn't understand why Gabe was so kind and so open to this, to holding him like this, but he wasn't going to argue.
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Gabe slowly closed his eyes, arms wrapped around Alex and head leaning against him.
" 'm sorry," he mumbled, "I'm just too tired to sit up…"
"'s alright." Alex replied softly, still cuddled up to Gabe's chest, breathing quietly, having calmed down.
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Gabe's breathing eventually slowed, and he feel asleep.
Alex stayed snuggled up with him, eventually dropping off to sleep as well, still curled up against the bigger male.
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Gabe woke up in the morning to Alex next to him, unable to hold back a little smile.
Alex was still asleep, cuddled up to Gabe with a contented little smile on his face.
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Gabe lightly put his hand on Alex's head, not wanting to wake him up. Gabe slowly slid away, having to get up.
Alex shifted a little when Gabe moved, and sighed quietly, but didn't awaken.
