Never Alone

~6~

Karl's Pov-

After Sapnap fell asleep it didn't take long for me to fall asleep as well. I held him close to me all night. When I got up this morning I walked Scout and started breakfast. Sap came out of the bedroom with tears in his eyes.

" Hey, what's wrong baby?" I asked walking over to him. He shook his head and handed me his pill bottles. I rubbed his arms and guided him over to the kitchen. I patted the counter and he got up on it. I grabbed a glass of water and got the pills he needed to take. I handed them to him. He shook his head and gripped his hands. I sighed and checked the food. I looked back at him and held his side.

" What's wrong baby?" I asked softly setting the pills to the side. He pulled me into a hug. He let go so I could check the food. I finished the food and walked back to him. His tears still falling.

" Hey, what's going on sweetheart?" He sighed and looked at his hands.

" I'm broken." He said quietly. I placed my hand on his face and made him look at me.

" No, you are not. I understand it's hard but listen I'm here to help in whatever way I can. You aren't alone. I've got you okay but you've got to take your medicine so we can get you back on your feet okay." I said softly. He nodded and grabbed the medicine. He leaned down and kissed me slowly.

" I'm going to go wake up Jared." He said pulling away. I nodded and began setting the table. Sap walked out with a very hyper puppy. He took him out. Jared slowly made his way out of his room.

" Is your boyfriend coming over tonight?" I asked him. He nodded and fiddled with his hands.

" You okay?" I asked walking over to him.

" Can he maybe spend the night?" He asked quietly.

" Umm, I'll talk to Sap and see what he thinks okay." Jared nodded and walked to the kitchen.

" Last night you said he had not the best living situation. What did mean?" I asked gently.

" I don't know if he wants me to tell you." He said quietly.

" Okay, that's understandable," I said setting his plate down on the table. Sapnap walked back in and sat down. We all started eating. I ate a little under half.

" Did you fall back into your eating disorder?" Jared suddenly asked. I never knew that he knew about it.

" I uh wait how did you know about it?" I asked he shrugged and continued eating.

" I know a lot." He said quietly. I nodded and grabbed my plate.

" So did you?" He asked again. I sighed and set my plate down.

" It's not something you need to worry about buddy," I said gently.

" Why do you call me sweetie sometimes?" He asked quietly.

" I don't know. Do you not like it?" I asked. He picked his plate up and walked over to me.

" I do. It makes me think of Mom before things got bad." He said.

" What do you mean before things got bad?" I asked concerned. He just shrugged and walked into the living room. I was going to ask but I figured I wouldn't push.

" I'm going to call the therapist's office and make you an appointment. It's the same one Sap goes to. If you want I'm sure he will tell you about her." I said sitting beside him.

" Will you go in with me?" He asked.

" Of course I will. You do know that I might find out things you haven't told me yet right?" I asked making sure he understood.