BRANCE + RINNEY

Rinney - 'Just Leave Me Alone'

slight rinney angst.

tw: alcohol abuse, underage drinking
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Finn has always loved Robin. He's loved him since the day they've met, 8 years ago in elementary school. He's been in love with him since Robin protected him from his bullies two years ago in the boys bathroom.

There's only one problem. Robin's tendency to drink and get drunk.

It only started a month ago, after Robin's family member died. Finn had been understanding about it. He's felt that kind of pain before. But Robin drank a lot. At one point, he drank so much that Finn found him passed out in his tub, vomit pooled around his stomach.

Robin tells Finn that he's gonna stop. That he's gonna get better. That he wants to get better. Finn tries to believe him. Tries to keep hope. But it's hard when his boyfriend is doing the exact same thing his father did, which ultimately ended up in him losing custody of him and his younger sister.

Finn doesn't know how much longer he can handle this, Robin and his non-stop drinking. The boy hasn't even been to school in the past 3 days. Finn knows he's most likely laying on his bed, a bottle of beer in his hand and a drunken smile playing on his lips. The thought makes Finn want to cry.
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Finn was in class when the principal asked for him to come to the office. As Finn walked there, he thought of all the things that he could've done. He didn't come up with anything and was soon enough standing in front of the office door. Sighing, Finn pushed the heavy wooden door open, coming face to face with a chubby short man in a desk chair.

"Finney Blake! Please, sit down."

Finn nodded his head, sitting down in the chair in front of the desk the other man was positioned behind.

"You're a tutor, yes? For Robin Arellano?"

Finn nodded his head, mumbling a 'yes'. The principal folded his hands in front of him, leaning forwards ever so slightly.

"He hasn't been to school in three days. Do you know why?"

This time, Finn shook his head. A small frown adorning his face. The principal mimicked the expression, clearing his throat loudly.

"Well. That's unfortunate. If you do see him, please tell him to have his mother give me a call. You're free to leave now."

Finn nodded his head, standing up swiftly and rushing out of the office. If he had stayed any longer, he was sure he'd suffocate.
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The rest of the day went by normally. Finn sat alone at lunch, his only 'friend' was Robin, and he obviously hasn't been at school. Surprisingly, no bullies tried to attack him today. It relieved Finn slightly.

When the school day was over, Finn had come to the conclusion that he'd go over to Robin's. He made sure to tell Gwen, who smiled and let him know that she'd be at Susie's, before making his way there.

Finn's thoughts picked at his brain, threatening to mentally stab a hole through it. Finn was worried about Robin. What if he never stopped drinking? What if Robin never went back to how he used to be?