| As the Hours Pass | (mxmxm)

chapter two

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|✷𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙩✷|

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Every single moment he felt empty. Sometimes a tear would fall here or there, other times he'd dry cry.

Ever wondered how it felt? Like the sadness in order to tear up was there, yet the numbness from doing it so much physically makes it impossible. Phantom tears, it almost hurt. Having to strain in order to cry, so it makes it worse and the need to cry gets bigger.

It felt like that. Wanting to cry so hard it exhausted him. All that was left to do was sit and stare out the window, that fogged up window.

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The shorter black haired male shifted, narrowing his eyes up at the pure looking being before him.

"No... I actually haven't. Is this some sort of joke?"

The tall black haired male's eyes stayed glued to Avry's mouth. Making the shorter male feel a bit uncomfortable.

The pure looking male softly shook his head, "Not a joke..." he softly moved in closer.

"May I?" He beamed.

Avry looked up at him, "Uh... may you what?"

The tall form chuckled, "Place my hands upon you, I won't touch you without your permission..." he trailed off.

He lightly scrunched his nose, yet smiled so bright his eyes squinted, "Minus when I grabbed you just a few minutes ago, but my claim on that is simply because I did not want you to fall Avry."

Avry's eyes widened, "How do you..." he sighed and just softly nodded.

The tall male smiled even more, softly taking his cheeks in his hands.

"Wow, your skin is so soft," the white collared male hummed, he then proceeded to look into Avry's eyes.

"I feel terrible for keeping you waiting however, I am here now."

The shorter male shifted, "What took you so long?"

The black haired male stepped back, letting a breath go.

"Well, could you maybe show me to your home? We can talk there if you'd like?"

Avry watched him and then his eyes grew wide, he gasped.

"Finn!" He shouted and started running down the alleyway, remembering he needed to get back home to his dog. Knowing he needed to use the bathroom.

Nearly out of breath as he sprinted down the street, not stopping until he got to the front yard of his apartment building. Panting and leaning over, Avry grasped his knees. The form of the white clothed male dropped down in front of him.

"I could have easily got us here," he spoke lightly, taking a look around the area.

The smaller male sputtered, trying to catch his breath. He darted up the stairs, nearly tripping. Putting in his key and opening the door, running passed the lobby. The main door closing and locking behind him as be raced up the stairs. Going to open his apartment door, his border collie scratching at the door.

He opened it and the dog leaped up onto him.

"Oh Finny - I'm so sorry babies..." he whined. Giving the pup many pets.

Only for the dog to whine and pant, trying to get out the door.

"Wait -"

The cream white dog charged at the tall, dark haired male. Jumping up to lick his face.

The guardian male chuckled, "Hello, you must be Finn," he hummed, leaning down to pet the animal.

The sweet creature licking him excitedly all over the face. It shifted to start licking the male's pointed ear, causing him to chuckle.

"Aht - Finn, down," Avry clapped his hands.

The guardian looked up and met the eyes of Avry, shaking his head softly.

"He is alright, no harm here," he sent a small smile, petting the dog.

Finn soon trotted off to his owner, circling him and barking.

Avry shifted, his eyes staying on his supposed guardian. He scratched his head and hummed, "Well make yourself at home then... I need to..." he paused realizing how insane he sounded inviting a stranger into his home.

The bright eyes, angelic male shook his head. Studying the male's mouth, "I shall wait here, I can tell you do not trust me yet."

Avry shifted, watching him. Letting a sigh go, "Well if any of my shit is gone when I come back, I'm choking you with that necklace of yours."

The taller male watched him, softly nodding and stepped away. Letting Avry grab his dog's leash and went to take his dog outside.

The guardian watched him and softly headed into the home, glancing around in wonderment. Delighted to see his human in such a good living condition, though deeply saddened it had taken him so long to get to him.

The apartment didn't offer much of luxury, but comfort seemed to be key. Nice sitting area, beautifully decorated bedroom. A half office with a bookcase filled with books.

He walked forward and noticed a picture of the smaller male and what seemed to be his parents. A tall man with a mustache and gotee along with a woman who looked exactly like Avry.

He picked up the propped picture frame, brushing his fingertips over the faces.

Avry walked in a few seconds later, feeding and giving Finn some water. Ultimately moving back to where he saw the male.

"Hey, you okay?" The small male called out.

The supposed guardian didn't budge, still lingering down at the picture frame. Avry called out again, cocking his brow thinking perhaps the male was just deep in thought.

The short, black haired male moved up behind him and placed a hand onto his shoulder.

"Hello?" He asked.

The taller, shaggy haired male turned. His eyes widening, "Ah - how long were you standing there Avry?" He moved to place the picture frame down and Avry's eyes followed his actions.

He then met his eyes again, "Uhm, you were unresponsive there for a bit... everything okay?" as soon as the smaller male spoke again, the guardian's eyes moved to his mouth.

Causing Avry to cock his brow again, he went to speak but the taller male cut him off.

"I did not want to spill this in an alleyway..." the guardian spoke lightly.

"The reason why it took so long to get to you is because I am deaf."

Avry's eyes widened and suddenly he felt like the shittest person in the world.