The World

Need You Now

David's POV.

I sat on my couch, just staring into space. My drink in my hand I sighed and took a sip again. I started thinking of all the times Simon and I have bonded. The times he felt more like my friend. Not just my boss.

Picture perfect memories, scattered all around the floor. Reachin' for the phone, I cant fight it anymore.

Nothing matters. He'll never notice me the way I notice him. Why me? Why do I have to love him?

And I wonder if I ever cross your mind, for me it happens all the time.

Stupid Simon. Why does he have go look so perfect? His laugh. His looks. His eyes. His care for others.

It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now. Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now, and I dont know how I can do without, I just need you now.

Unconsciously I reached for my phone. I pressed a contact. The phone rang before-

???: "David it's really early, what do you need?"
David: "I-I don't know. I just want to die. Sorry to bother you."
???: "David! David dont hang up! Talk to m-"

I hung up with a sigh. Why would j do that? It's just stupid. But then again, aren't I always stupid?

Simon's POV.

I was sat in my bed, staring at the ceiling unable to sleep when I got a call.

Alesha: "Simon! Thank god you answered!"
Simon: "Alesha, is everything alright?"
Alesha: "No! David just called me and said he only wants to die. I cant go over there, my daughter's asleep and-"
Simon: "Alesha calm down, I'll go and I'll update you later."
Alesha: "Thank you Simon."

I sighed, getting up I pulled on some pants and a put on my shirt.

**

I knocked on his door, I could hear the TV playing.
"David?" No answer, I turned the knob slowly and pushed the door open. I looked around and followed the sound of his TV. There he was, curled up, tears running down his face, a bottle in his hand.
"Christ David!" I exclaimed.
"Simon?" His voice cracked. He looked so broken, my heart sank.
"C'mon. Let's get you into a shower then bed, okay?" I asked softly. He hesitated then nodded. I helped him up and lead him to his bathroom. I started the water and took his drink from him. He stared into space and I sighed, unbuttoning his shirt and pulling it off. He just complied. I looked at him.
"David?"
"Hmm?"
"Can you take your trousers off yourself?"
"Yeah." He said as he unbuckled his belt and slid his trousers off.
"Good start, I'm going to check on Bert, make sure you take your pants off too." I said softly, a light blush covering my cheeks.
"Okay." He said in a soft whisper. I silently closed the door and heard him sigh. Walking downstairs I saw Bert curled up around the ground.
"Do you need to go out?" I asked him. He whined and I let him out, I watched out for him as he did his business then took him in. After that I sat with him for a while before I heard the water stop.
"Simon?" I heard a timid voice.
"Yeah?" I returned getting up and walking up the stairs.
"There are no towels in here..."
"Where do you keep them?"
"In the closet at the end of the hall."
"Ok," I walked over and grabbed one, walking into the bathroom I averted my eyes awkwardly.
"Thanks." He said and I noticed he has a slight blush.
"No problem..." I quickly walked out and groaned. Seeing David naked should not have made me feel so... ugh.
He stumbled out.
"Feeling better?" I asked.
"A bit." He whispered.
"Let's get you to bed." I said, pulling him along. "Lay down." I said calmly.
"Okay," he said as he did. I quietly started to walk away but I felt him grab my arm. "Don't leave me please. Just stay until I'm asleep." I nodded.
"Okay David, okay." I lay down next to him, our faces only inches apart. We stared at each other until he fell asleep. I kept staring at him. He looked so peaceful, so calm. Why is he doing this to me? And before I could stop myself or realise it, I was leaning forward and kissing him. His lips were so soft, and when I pulled away I let out a shaky breath. I'm in trouble now.