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 frowned a little bit. "For…what?"

"For… I don't know, really. I just felt that you needed to hear someone say that." Gabe shrugged.

Alex nodded slightly. "Oh. Okay. Well…thanks. I guess." he replied quietly.

Gabe nodded in return, looking away as awkward silence fell on the room.

Alex took a deep breath, looking out the window quietly.

The area of the city Gabe lived in was poorer, the buildings dingy and cramped. Gabe looked down at his book again, fidgeting.

Alex looked back inside the room again. "I'm sorry for messing up your life." he said softly.

Gabe looked up when Alex spoke, eyebrows creasing.
"You didn't mess up my life," he said assuringly. "I'm glad you agreed to stay here."

Alex shrugged. "But I took your bed, and…and woke you up, and…"

"Alex, you've been an amazing guest compared to many I've had before." He smiled softly, hand going back to the edge of the bed.

Alex studied Gabe for a moment, then nodded a little. "Oh. Alright." he replied slowly.

Gabe smiled again, then realized he had put his hand on the bed and pulled it away.

Alex watched Gabe, eyes flickering slightly.

Gabe sighed once.
"Is there anything you want to do?" he asked.

Alex shrugged a little. "Is there a book I can read?" He asked softly.

Gabe thought for a moment, then nodded.
"I'll go get it," he said, standing up and leaving the room.

Alex nodded slightly, and watched Gabe go. His knees were tucked to his chest again.

Gabe came back soon, carrying an older looking book.
"Will this do?" he asked, holding it out to Alex.

Alex took it carefully, and nodded. "Yeah." he replied softly. "Thank you…"

"You're welcome," Gabe said, sitting down in his chair again.

Alex opened up the book and started to read quietly, the blankets still wrapped around his body.

Gabe settled down again, occasionally looking up at Alex to make sure he was doing okay.

Alex kept reading, curled up in a little ball.

Gabe watched for a moment, smiling softly. Still, he wasn't sure if Alex was doing okay yet, but he said nothing.

Alex took a deep breath, shifting just a little bit.