Day Five [5]

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"It's okay," Remus whispered. Any outsider would be disoriented by the break in character. Patton was the only one he let himself be soft around. "Everything will be okay, Moonshine," he offered his hand.

Patton lifted his head from the floor, but his glazed over eyes looked through him. He took the offered hand nonetheless, only nearly missing. Remus heaved him up, letting Patton lean on him and rest his head on top of his. His chest was still shuddering, although still calmer than before.

"C'mon, Teacup," Remus gently maneuvered Patton over to their bed with an arm around his waist. It was two in the afternoon, so clearly a perfect time for a nap while the sun was it's warmest.

They fell onto the bed, Remus on his back taking Patton with him. Remus pulled the blankets up to their chins and big spooned him. He took deep measured breaths, his chest rising and falling against Patton's back so he could copy him.

"I love you so much," Remus said. Snuggling into his back, Remus pressed a slow, firm kiss to the back of his neck like a stamp.

Overwhelmed by the sheer warmth in Remus's voice, Patton's eyes filled up with fresh tears. "I love you, too. So, so much."

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