I'm Sorry About Them | DNF Highschool AU

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Clay opened his door, George was immediately hit with comfort. 

It smelled of vanilla and honey, and just like Clay, a hint of nicotine. The walls were a cool grey, but the wall with the window was a deep blue. The bed sheets were black, a dark grey weighted blanket laid on top of the comforter. A shelf hung above his bed, full of empty arizona cans and half-empty water bottles, a couple trophies and a few orange bottles of pills. Across his bed was his setup, it had a black scheme and was surprisingly clean and organised. 

"I'm sorry about the smell." Clay said, pulling out his black and white gaming chair and sitting on it. George sat on his bed, still looking around his room.

"No, no, I like it." George smiled, flopping back on the bed, Clay's pillow surprisingly hard. 

Clay stood, walking to the window, "Hey, you like high places?"

George sat up, "Oh, not really. Why?"

Clay opened his window, a breeze immediately filling the room, "Wanna go on the roof? It's not that high, I've fallen from it a couple times and I'm okay. Trust me, you'll be okay." Clay put one leg out of the window, holding onto the top of the window with his right hand and holding out his left towards George.

George sighed, standing. He walked towards the boy's hand and took it in his, immediately feeling comfort. Clay's bruised and calloused hands held George's perfectly. 

Clay slowly stepped out fully onto the slanted roof, slowly pulling George closer to open window. The breeze blew Clay's hair around, but he still focused on making sure George was safe. The brunet slowly stepped out of the window, grabbing onto Clay's shirt. The taller sat down, holding onto George's arms, leading him down.

"I love being up here." Clay said, smiling. George pressed into Clay, still terrified. Once the taller noticed this, he wrapped his strong arm around George's waist, using his thumb to draw small circles in the other's side, soothing George.

The brunet laid his head on Clay's shoulder, smiling, "Yeah, it's okay, I guess."

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