A Place That Only We Know

Chapter Seven

Chapter Seven

 

Alan only got about two hours of sleep that night. Nonetheless he still woke up early and got ready for his day. At exactly six o'clock Alan left a note on Alina's door and took the spare car. He was so excited to see Eric again, he couldn't take it. He tried not too drive too fast but he did go about ten miles above the speed limit. Once he got to the dispatch he parked his car and quickly looked around for Eric. His heart pounded in his chest, his legs felt weak, his breath was caught in his throat. Suddenly there he was. There was Eric standing outside of the offices just as Grell said. Alan smiled as he felt his eyes brim with tears.

 

"Eric!" He called out before he quickly ran to the Scotsman. Eric looked up, a grin quickly spreading across his lips. Alan, without any warning, ran straight into the older reaper's arms. He nuzzled his head against Eric's chest as he felt tears begin to stream down his cheeks. He gripped onto Eric tightly, letting out a small but happy whimper as he felt both of Eric's arms wrap around him. "I m-missed you so m-much!" He choked out. Eric smiled, showering Alan in small, sweet kisses as he did.

 

"I missed ye too, Alan." Slowly he lifted Alan's chin with his index finger and thumb as he looked into Alan's green eyes. "Now why're ye cryin' silly boy?" Alan let out a small giggle as he sniffled and pied his eyes with the back of his hand. 

 

"I'm just so happy to s-see you." Eric's heart melted. That was the sweetest thing he had ever heard, Gently he pulled Alan against him and hugged him tightly, rubbing his back as he did. 

 

"I'm 'appy ta see ye too, beautiful." Eric paused for a moment as he continued to rub Alan's back. Suddenly he got slightly worried. Was Alan.. Thinner? "'ave ye gotten smaller Al?" Alan's eyes widened. That's right. He hadn't been eating.

 

"W-Well… I.. Haven't really in.. Four days.." Eric's eyes grew wide. 

 

"Wha'?!" He asked, squeezing Alan slightly. "Alan why?!"

 

"I couldn't find the motivation to do so…"

 

"Oh Al.." Eric whispered, kissing his head of brunette hair. They both sat in a silence for a moment, Alan sweetly nuzzling Eric's chest as he mentally tried to reassure him that it was ok.

 

"Come on." Alan whispered. "Take me away from here." Eric smiled slightly before he scooped Alan up into his arms and carried him to his truck. 

 

"I'll bring ye back 'ere when we're done so ye can get yer car. Alrigh'?"

 

"Alright." Alan cooed, laying his head on Eric's chest. It was funny to Alan. To think that they had met in a hospital room and really only knew each other for a day. Eric opened the passenger door and slipped Alan in, buckling him up once he did. Gently he kissed the brunette's cheek before he walked around to the driver's side and slipped in, starting his car up once he did. Slowly Alan leaned over and laid his head in Eric's lap. Eric's heart stopped. Alan was so sweet, probably the sweetest thing he had ever seen. Carefully he took one hand off of the wheel and stroked Alan's hair gently. The brunette carefully nuzzled his head up towards Eric's hand, letting out a small purr.