Mini Stories

Depression

Summary: Sage is in a depressive episode and seeks out his boyfriend Rowan for comfort

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Knuckles thudded against the door lightly. Thunder sounded loudly in the distance, the sound of rain softly hitting the window in the hallway reached his ears. A sigh before the knock repeated. 

The one inside was currently listening to music through headphones, drawing on the computer. It was late and yet here he was, doing such a thing. He didn't hear the soft knocks.

The door slowly opened, a figure slipping inside. The door closed behind him before feet slowly padded towards the gaming chair. Arms moved to gently wrap around the other's neck.

The one in the seat jumped before relaxing, registering who was hugging him. The headset was removed before being set aside along with the stylus for the tablet.

Not a word was exchanged as the hug was returned. Judging by the red, puffy eyes he knew why his lover had arrived. It was so late too. Hands gripped at a light grey shirt, face hiding into the other's neck.

Not a word was said as the two hugged. Soft sobs and sniffles soon left the smaller one. This cause him to be brought into the other's lap. The taller other held his lover close, frowning softly.

The fresh bandages gave him an idea of what was wrong. A sigh left him. Despite this, not a word was said still. He'd wait for his lover to calm down a bit to ask.

Soft sniffles and whimpers left the smaller other. He simply wanted to stop hurting. To stop being so sad. He curled up to his lover, gripping onto him. The scent of paint and green tea helped slowly calm him.

Soon, he was starting to relax. A bandaged hand shifted to rub away tears. A flurry of words left his lips as he tried to calm down some more. Asking why he was so broken. Why he had to loose so many friends and family.

Why he hated himself so.

Asking questions upon questions. His lover could only hug him. The wizard didn't know how to help. He wanted to so badly though.

A few minutes passed before the smaller of the two calmed down. The wizard cooed soft words of reassurance, gently rubbing his lover's back. When his soft words came to a stop, he started to hum softly.

Not long after, quiet snores came from his lover. A small smile flashed across dark skin. The wizard saved his work before turning off his laptop. Feet shifted to stand before heading out of the room.

The lights were turned off with magic. The smaller of the two was held close and in a loving hold. The door across from the one they stood in was opened. Footsteps moved inside and towards the bed.

Magic was used to gently close the door. The small figure was then gently laid on the bed. Not long after, the wizard joined his lover. Covers were pulled close, not wanting cold to get the better of them.

He curled close to his sleeping lover, arms wrapped around his waist. A small, tender kiss was placed on the mage's forehead.

A soft "Goodnight Sage" left the taller other. Rowan soon fell asleep as well, rather warm and cozy.