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"Okay, we're going to find you a therapist, whether you like it or not." Tyler replied. He wouldn't tell Kyle how shaken up this situation had made him, especially since he was still in the hospital.
"Okay, we're going to find you a therapist, whether you like it or not." Tyler replied. He wouldn't tell Kyle how shaken up this situation had made him, especially since he was still in the hospital.
Kyle looked over. "Did this….happen before?" Kyle asked. "You seem restless."
“No, no. I’m fine, just tired I guess. Have you thought about college yet?” He asked, directing the conversation elsewhere.
Kyle chuckled. "I'm actually going to U Penn. It's close to Payton's school, so yeah. So, I'll be seeing you a lot more often. Harvard is just too far from Payton. I couldn't handle that…"
“Oh that’s awesome! You’ll Like it there.” Tyler smiled, glancing up at the clock. “Visiting hours are almost over so I’ll let you see Payton while you can.” He said, standing up.
"Alright, um, I'll see you around?" Kyle smiled lightly.
"Yeah, text me if you need anything." Tyler waved a little before leaving the room.
Payton wandered in a couple minutes later and curled up in Kyle's lap after another nurse checked up on him again. "You must be tired." He said quietly, kissing Kyle lovingly.
He kissed back with a light smile. "I am, but are you allowed to stay here over night?"
"I don't think I can, I'm not family. I can ask them though." Payton replied, pushing Kyle's hair off his forehead. "I called my parents and they said you can stay with us as long as you want."
Kyle nodded. "I have a question about Tyler. He seems off. Did something like this happen before?"
"Yeah, uh..his best friend was really depressed and stuff for a few years and attempted suicide when she was 13. He found her before it was too late and got her to the hospital in time but it really scared him. She's fine though and jokes about it but he's really overprotective now.." Payton explained quietly, wrapping his arms around Kyle's waist and leaning his head on his chest.
Kyle nodded his head and stroked Payton's hair. "Yeah, he seemed determined to get me to a therapist."
"That makes two of us. Plus Rowan too even though he doesn't want to admit it." Payton said, leaning forward to kiss him.
"I've been doing fine up until then. Why do I need one?" Kyle frowned. He wanted to forget this. He wished Payton didn't run off. He wished his parents loved him. He wished none of this ever happened. Kyle just wanted everything to go away.
"Because I want you to be happy and safe and healthy. And I love you so much." Payton pressed kisses to his cheek and jaw. "Everything will be okay. You'll feel better, I promise."
Kyle turned Payton around so his back was facing Kyle's stomach. He held Payton's waist and kissed his neck. "I don't need help, but if you want me to go, you have to come with."
"I'll come with you if you want me to." Payton murmured. "Do you want me to get some of your stuff from home and bring it for you?" He asked, yawning a little.
"I have some of my clothes at your house that you never gave back to me. So, I'll just use those for now. Also…" Kyle kissed his head. "Don't call yourself a whore again. I don't like that word and you aren't one so don't compare yourself again."
"Okay, only if you go to therapy without complaining." Payton replied, relaxing in Kyle's arms. "And tell me if you ever feel like hurting yourself again."
"Payton, don't do it if I go to therapy. I want you to promise me that you won't call yourself a whore ever again. I already said that'll I'll go, just don't call yourself that again because it isn't true." Kyle leaned Payton's head back and kissed his lips. "Please?"
"I won't, I won't." Payton giggled, snuggling close to him. "Don't hurt yourself again, please? And tell me what I can do to help you."
I'll try not to…" Kyle sighed. "There's nothing you can do to help besides being by my side."
"Try your hardest. I'll always be with you." Payton murmured, nudging Kyle to lean back against the bed and resting his head on his chest. "They can't kick me out if I'm asleep, right?" He giggled, closing his eyes.
"No, I don't think they can…" Kyle yawned himself. He was glad everything was in the open. It felt like one of the burdens have been lifter. He closed his eyes hugged Payton under him.
"I love you Kyle." Payton whispered, pressing a kiss to his cheek before dozing off pressed against him.
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