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David stared out the window of his small apartment. It wasn't much—just a few posters, his pc, and a couple of old photos of him and his best friend, Darrian. They were everywhere, capturing their epic moments and random adventures. But one photo always stood out to him: the one where Darrian had his head on David's shoulder, both of them grinning like they'd just won the lottery.
David's heart ached as he looked at that photo. He'd been in love with Darrian for as long as he could remember. He'd always been the friend who was there for him through everything, silently hoping for more. Watching him date other guys had been hard, but David never said a word, just stayed in the background.
Tonight was different. Darrian's call had come through, and his voice was broken, filled with pain David had never heard before. His boyfriend of six months had been cheating on him, and Darrian had just found out. He was on his way to David's place, looking for comfort from the one person he trusted the most.
A knock at the door pulled David from his thoughts. He hurried to answer, and there he was—Darrian, his eyes red and streaked with makeup, tears still fresh. He looked so vulnerable that David's heart ached even more."Darrian," David said softly, pulling him into a big hug. "Come in. Let's get you settled."
He clung to David as they walked inside, his sobs quieting as he rested his head on David's shoulder. David led him to the couch, wrapped him in a soft blanket, and handed him a cup of orange juice.
"I'm so sorry, Darrian," David finally said, his voice full of sympathy. "You didn't deserve any of this."He looked up at David, his eyes filled with gratitude and sadness. "I just don't get how he could be so cruel. I thought he was the one."
David took his hand, holding it gently. "Sometimes people don't realize what they've got until it's too late. but I'm here for you, okay? No matter you what." Darrian managed a small, tearful smile. "Thank you, David. I don't know what I'd do without you."
the mood in the room began to shift. The pain was still there, but it was softened by the comfort they found in each other's presence. They talked about old times, laughed at inside jokes, and gradually, the weight of the evening seemed to lift.
Darrian leaned against David, resting his head on David's shoulder. They both stared at the ceiling, and David could feel his breathing slow. He glanced down at Darrian, his heart pounding. There was a new, electric tension between them, something that had always been there but never really surfaced until now.
David turned to face him, and Darrian looked up at him, his eyes curious and vulnerable. They locked eyes, and in that moment, everything felt right. The boundaries they'd set seemed to melt away.Slowly, David leaned in, and Darrian's gaze fluttered between his eyes and his lips.
Then, as if they were both being pulled by some unseen force, their lips met. It started as a soft, hesitant kiss, but quickly grew deeper as their feelings spilled out. They both giggled softly, the sound blending with the quiet of the night.
When they finally pulled away, their faces were flushed and they were both smiling like they'd just discovered something amazing. David snuggled closer to Darrian, and he wrapped his arms around him, holding him as if he was the most important person in the world."Is this okay?" David asked softly, his voice barely a whisper.
Darrian stroked his hair gently. "It's more than okay. It's exactly what we needed."They settled into each other's arms, the warmth and comfort of their embrace replacing the loneliness and heartache that had haunted the night. They fell asleep together on the couch, the world outside fading away as they found solace and love in each other's presence.
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