As a detective, I've seen some pretty weird shit. Nothing compares to this. We're on an operation, hoping to bust an underground trafficking ring, and we did, just not the type we were hoping for.
In the midst of all the excitement caused by the fb...
I watch sadly as Stephen places his clothes back into the guest room dresser.
He huffs as he sits up straight.
"Stephen, are you sure you're alright?"I ask.
He had been reluctant to look at me since he pushed me.
"Mhm."he simply responds.
I huff as I feel a tap on my shoulder. I look over and see Ethan.
"Hey bud, what's going on?"Ethan asks.
Stephen doesn't respond. Ethan looks at me and I shrug.
"Let's talk Stevie."Ethan says as I step aside, allowing him into the room.
The door closes and I look down at my hands.
....
"Alright. You're acting weird."Ethan says, taking a seat on the bed.
Stephen shakes his head.
"I've been having nightmares."Stephen says quietly, sitting next to Ethan.
"Nightmares? Like what?"Ethan asks.
"It-... it's like I'm reliving all the worst parts of my life every night. An-and when I wake up I don't really wake up, and I feel like I'm still in the dream and i-"he cuts himself off with a choking cry.
"What happened, Stephen?"Ethan asks as Stephen clenches his eyes tight, sobbing.
"I-i hurt her."he whimpers.
"Awe, Stephen man."Ethan says.
"I-i hurt Jane. I hurt her and I love her so much. N-now I just- I don't want to hurt her again."Stephen cries as Ethan pulls him into a hug.
"Hey, shh it's alright kid."Ethan says.
"No it's not. I hurt her."Stephen sobs.
"Stephen, there's no love without a little pain. You've known nothing but pain, and Jane accepts that and she loves you for who you are."Ethan says.
"She'll never forgive me."Stephen sobs.
"She already has."Ethan chuckles.
Stephen lets out a shakey breath and slightly chuckles.
"You're a good friend, Ethan."Stephen sniffles.
"C'mon, you know you're like a brother to me."Ethan chuckles, hugging Stephen tighter.
"Yeah. I had a brother once."Stephen says.
"C'mon kid, let's get your things back into your room."Ethan says, playfully nudging him.
...
Jane
The door opens and a smiling Ethan steps out. Along with Stephen, holding all of his belongings.
"Okay?"I say.
"Okay."Ethan says.
"Okay."Stephen says, pressing a kiss to my cheek as he walks past.
Ethan smiles smugly as he looks down at me, folding his arms.
"How do you do that?"I ask.
"A magician never reveals his secrets."Ethan says, walking past.
I chuckle, putting my hands on my hips.
....
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