forum Do you really want to trust insanity? (Private with Icefire, it's pretty fooking mature, matey)

Started December 04, 2019 by @ElderGodSwimwithGamers group

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Alex looked at him uncertainly. "Gabe?"

Gabe snapped out of his trance, looking at Alex.
"Yes?" He asked softly, keeping the sad note out of his voice.

"I…" He bit his lip, shrugging slightly.

Gabe looked around one more time.
"I… Can't leave the bed yet, Alex," he said softly.

"Oh. Right." He reached down, brushing the salt out of the way.

Gabe carefully stepped off the bed, making sure he didn't accidently get near any salt.

Alex looked at him quietly.

Gabe looked at Alex a moment, then hugged him.

Alex leaned into the hug, trembling slightly.

Gabe held Alex close, rubbing his back.
"I'm not going to leave your side, no matter where you go," Gabe promised gently.

He nodded faintly. "I'm s-sorry…"

"It's okay," Gabe said gently. He kissed Alex's head lightly.

Alex looked up at him, trembling faintly.

"I love you," Gabe said softly. "I'm going to do everything I need to keep you safe. I'm going to help you with all of this," he promised gently.

Alex sniffled softly, nodding a little. "I just…I-I'm scared, Gabe…"

"I know," Gabe said gently. He kissed Alex's head, holding him closer. "And you have every right to be. I'm right here with you, and I'm going to make sure you get out of this okay."

Alex leaned into him, sniffling and trying not to cry.

"I've got you…" Gabe kissed Alex's head gently. "Can you be strong for me?" He asked quietly. He hated doing that to Alex, hated asking him to push down his feelings.

Alex looked up at him. "I…I don't…I don't know…"

Gabe gently cupped the back of Alex's head.
"Okay then…" he kissed Alex lightly again.

Alex kissed him back.

Gabe held Alex close, pulling away from the kiss a bit. He looked around one last time, then sighed.
"You have everything you want to bring..?"

Alex nodded a little. "Is there anything else I should grab?"

"You have everything you need, and…" Gabe trailed off a moment. "Anything I would… want to bring might be too much."

Alex frowned faintly. "As long as it isn't too heavy, I can carry it."