Safe and Sound

Pt.7

Henrik was entirely caught off guard and stunned but after a few seconds, he grinned and even kissed back. Meanwhile what he didn’t know was that that Marvin was rummaging through his labcoat’s pockets to search for a key. Once he found what he was looking for, he subtly slipped it into his pocket. Or he would have… Had Henrik not grabbed his wrist as he pulled away.

Henrik's face fell as he saw the key in Marvin's hand. Marvin tensed as he saw the doctor's face twist into some combination of anger and anguish. “Li… Listen, don't… Don't do anything-”

“Shut up!” Henrik shouted. Marvin looked down. “You were going to use me? To play with my feelings like that? You are a cruel, cruel man.” Henrik couldn't help the shakiness in his voice, nor stop the tears.

“For goodness sake Henrik, you kidnapped me! You don't get to play the victim!” Marvin shouted back. But in reality all he wanted to do was apologize. To tell Henrik… How much he loved him… But surely he'd never believe him now… So Marvin resigned to cupping Henrik's face in his hands. “Henrik… If you love me as much as I love you… You need to let me go.”

Henrik wrenched himself out of Marvin's grip and without looking at Marvin, started walking to the door. Marvin went after him, but just as he reached out his hand to grab at Henrik's coat sleeve, the familiar sharp yank on his waist told him he could go no farther. He winced and looked at Henrik desperately. “Wait! Please! Please don't go! I honestly do love you! Please just listen to me!” He couldn't help crying to himself.

Henrik hesitated, his hand on the handle. He looked back at Marvin and chuckled softly. Marvin relaxed at seeing this and let out a sigh of relief… Until he heard the knob turn. Henrik gave Marvin one last look, “I don't give you enough credit for your acting skills…” And with the slam of a door and the click of a lock, he was gone again.