You're All I Need: Squeal of "Transfer to Help Himself"

Chapter 11- Nothing Can Keep Love Apart Forever

True to his word, TK had shown up 30 minutes after he hung up. Buck answered the door and TK had immediately thrown himself into Buck to hug him. Buck had been taken aback by the sudden hug but wrapped his arms around TK. He didn't know when he had started crying again until TK had wiped his tears away. TK was smiling and moved so they could shut the door. "Hi, B. I missed you." Buck chuckled and put his head on TK's shoulder, "I missed you too, T. I'm so sorry." TK shook his head and stared at Buck.

"B, there's no reason for you to be sorry. We both did things we regret, but that's in the past. You're here, I'm here. We're ok B."

Buck sat down on the couch and ran his hand through his hair. "But we aren't ok, are we T? I left both of you, and by the way Carlos had reacted when he arrested me, I don't think we'll be ok for a while..." TK sighed and sat down beside Buck, laying his head over on the blonde. He was trying to find the right words to say, words that won't cause more harm than good. "You and I are ok, B. I will talk with 'Los, yeah? Now, let's put all of this behind us. I am low on my Buck cuddle supply".

TK always knew what to say to make Buck laugh and it worked this time, as it usually does. Buck sat back into the couch and TK leaned into him. It was comforting, to say the least. TK held onto Buck, afraid that he would wake up and this would be just a dream. Buck held on lightly, afraid he would hurt TK. Neither said a word while they held onto each other. It was peaceful. Buck felt himself falling asleep while TK was already out.

Around 3 am, TK was awakened to a subtle movement underneath him. He raised his head to look at Buck, who was still asleep but had a pained look on his face. He was whispering something in his sleep and kept trying to move his arms and legs. TK quickly moved to wake Buck up, thinking that he was having a nightmare. It took a few minutes, but Buck shot up with a terrified look on his face before looking around at his surroundings. "Wha-" Buck asked before looking at TK. "You were having a nightmare, so I woke you up. You ok? It's been a while since you've had one." TK replied, worried for his partner. Buck shook off what remaining sleep he had while meeting TK's eyes. "I started having them again after we got back from San Angelo. Tonight...it was a combination of everything. From the bombing, to the embolysim and the tsunami. This time, it was my parents who were yelling at me, wishing I was dead, not Eddie..." Buck stammered out, biting his thumbnail, something he found himself doing more often than rubbing his neck.

TK pulled Buck into him and rocked the latter while humming a soft tune, one that Gwyn would hum or sing when he couldn't calm down. Buck's breathing started to even out and TK kissed the top of his head. "For what it's worth, B, I don't wish you were dead. I'm happy you're alive. Granted, we both suck at talking, but I like having you here and near me. Don't listen to the nightmare, you're ok, B." TK reassured him while Buck started to fall back asleep. TK held him there until the next morning, where Winter had found them asleep on the couch. Winter had taken a quick photo before kicking them out, leaving TK to drive Buck to pick up his jeep at the apartment building and follow TK back to the Strand residence.

Owen and Gwyn met them out on the front porch where Owen immediately went and hugged Buck. Buck tensed at the sudden embrace, but quickly relaxed as Owen continued to hug him. Gwyn was the next. Though Buck hadn't really talked to her, she had taken care of both him and TK after they both were out of work for a few days. She was rivaling Athena on best mom, but Buck knew no one could beat her. Speaking of, Buck had to call Athena and check in on her. After he had brought his stuff back into his room, which TK quickly help set up before falling onto Buck's bed, he pulled out his phone to facetime Athena.

"Boy, you have a lot of explaining to do. Do you know how late Eddie called me, asking me to call APD to release you?"

Buck grimaced and apologized. "Sorry, Mama 'Thena. But in all honesty, it wasn't my fault. I was wrongfully accused of a crime I did not do. I'm ok though, 'Thena". Athena smiled at him before saying, "You better be, or else I'll have to come down there myself". Buck stared at her, knowing that when Athena was in 'Mama Bear' mode, she was a force to be reckoned with. "I swear Mama 'Thena! All is good"! Athena laughed right as a very specific knock was placed on Buck's door. Buck flinched, which Athena noticed but said nothing about yet, and told Athena he'd talk to her later.

"Hey, Buck... can I come in?" Carlos' voice came from behind the door. "Sure," Buck said a little hesitantly. Carlos opened the door and shut it behind him before making his way over to where Buck and TK were on the bed. Buck put his phone down and turned to Carlos, motioning him to sit. "I, uh-wanted to say I'm sorry for how I acted towards you yesterday. I was still upset about what happened but more so worried about you. When I saw that you were the one being accused, I let my anger overcome me when I saw who made it, therefore having the anger turn towards you. I am so sorry, Buck," Carlos spoke first, leaving time for Buck to let it sink in.

Buck looked down at his hands before looking back at Carlos. "I'm sorry, too, Carlos...I should have told both of you about the damn letters. When TK said what he did, I didn't want you choosing sides, so I chose for you. I didn't want either of you to feel what you did after I left, but I needed a breather. I am so sorry..." Buck blurted out before Carlos moved closer to Buck. "Is it ok if I hug you?" Hearing Carlos ask that was the last straw for Buck. He broke into tears while nodding his head and Carlos instantly hugged him and pressed a kiss to his forehead. Buck was saying sorry constantly while Carlos held him.

They stayed that way for a few minutes before Buck pushed away. "Carlos...why don't you lay down with me and T. I think we all need a little cuddling today." Buck said, moving over to make room for Carlos. Carlos took off his shoes and laid down next to Buck. It was a feeling both of them had missed.