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Ｃｈａｐｔｅｒ １９

After Stuart had been hanging out in his house for a little bit, it wasn't a surprise that he wanted to hang out with Murdoc again.

He wanted to get out of the house.

See what he could do.

What he was missing out on.

He decided to go to the Safe Haven.

He was able to make pretty nice flower crowns there.

He wondered if he should text Murdoc, or give himself time to look around.

Murdoc is obviously able to be there more than him, so maybe he has done things.

Stuart pursed his lips in thought.

He sort of forgot where it was...

At least now he had an excuse to get Murdoc.

He didn't mind.

He could look around later.

He texted him, expectedly getting a quick response.

He met him by the street sign of where they used to meet when they first found each other.

Murdoc smiled lovingly.

He then offered to give him a piggyback ride.

Just for fun.

Stuart giggled.

Why not?

It was oddly comforting.

But Stuart was worried that he would get tired by the time that they got there.

It wasn't that far, but he still had his concerns.

He would ask him frequently if he was okay, which Murdoc just laughed in response.

"Yes, Stuart I'm okay. You are very light."

He sighed in response, placing his head on the back of his neck.

Stuart closed his eyes, somewhat resting on his back.

He got "woken up" when Murdoc started to slowly nudge him off.

He rubbed his eyes.

"Did you... just want to hang out?" Murdoc vaguely smiled a suggestive smile.

Stuart laughed in response.

He didn't want to say I wanted to talk to you. because that sounds very serious.

Well, it was a serious manner that he wanted to talk about, but he didn't want to be so forward about it.

He didn't know if Murdoc was a committed person or not.

And mentioning something like that very early probably wouldn't be the best.

Not that he would necessarily ruin the mood, but he knew it would be awkward later.

"Kissing is very relaxing." His eyes still felt a little hazy from keeping them closed for so long.

"Oh?" Murdoc softly grabbed his hands.

Stuart hummed lazily.

Murdoc then pulled him towards him, then walking backward.

Stuart chuckled lightly, following him.

Once Murdoc got to the playground, he looked under it where there was a nice patch of shaded soft grass.

He stared at it.

Stuart watched his expression fade.

"What?" He asked quietly.

Murdoc swallowed.