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Started December 04, 2019 by @ElderGodSwimwithGamers group

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Gabe glanced up when Alex breathed deeply, tilting his head a little without saying anything.

Alex went back to his reading, curled over the book as he read.

(Timeskip??)

Gabe woke up slowly the next morning, having fallen asleep in his chair next to the bed. His head was resting on the mattress, and he knew he was going to have a sore back because of it. He sat up, rubbing his eyes before glancing over to check on Alex.

Alex was curled up in a little ball on the bed, his body buried beneath the covers and his hair fanning out on the pillows. His head was mostly hidden by the sheets as well.

Gabe stood, stretching. He groaned a little very quietly, then lightly placed his hand on Alex's shoulder.
"Hey," he said quietly.

Alex jumped, eyes flying open and flashing over Gabe for a moment. He studied Gabe's face. "What?" He asked softly.

Gabe was a bit startled when Alex jumped, pulling his hand away.
"I have to go to work soon. Will you be alright staying here alone, or would it be better for you to come with me? I work at a factory."

Alex hesitated. "I…I'll be alright here." he replied slowly. "I-I think." so long as the ghost didn't come around again. So long as he didn't fall into one of those waking nightmares again.

Gabe loomed at Alex closely for a moment .
"…Okay then. I'll… write down the direction to my work if you need to get to me. The lady next door is also willing to help, so long as to you say you're staying with me."

Alex nodded slightly. "The lady next door…whose husband died?" He asked cautiously. He knew he wouldn't go there if her husband was the one who had just died.

"Her, yes. But you could also go to the lady who lives on the other side. She and her husband help out too." Gabe stretched a little again.
"I can also make you some food for breakfast, if you're up to it."

Alex nodded, then shook his head. "I'm not hungry. But…thanks." he said softly. He ran a hand though his hair.

"Okay then. I'll be back in a few hours, okay?" He scratched the directions to his work down, all little used back roads for Alex's sake.

Alex nodded a little bit. "Alright." he replied softly. "Thank you, Gabriel." he fidgeted a little bit, the blankets still tucked around his body.

Gabe set the directions down next to the bed, smiling softly.
"Stay safe," he said, a reminder to get help if he needed it. With that, he started out the room.

Alex nodded a little bit. "I…I'll try." he whispered. "Thank you." he ran a hand through his hair.

"You're welcome," Gabe said, standing in the doorway. He looked back, smiling once before leaving.

(I gtg to bed now. Good night!)

Alex watched Gabe leave, huddled up in the blankets. He closed his eyes again tiredly. He was sleeping a hell of a lot more than he used to.

Gabe was gone for a while, noon coming and going and he still wasn't back.

(Should we have something happen while Gabe is gone?)

Alex slept for a while, then read, staying on the bed except for the one time he got up to use the bathroom.

(Hmmm…maybe…but what?)