Safe and Sound

Part 9

Henrik took his lab coat off and left it on the chair, then lay down next to Marvin on the side closest to the wall. He seemed tense and awkward at first, but soon he relaxed. His own eyes drooping slightly. But he was pulled out of his thoughts as he felt an arm wrap around his waist and pull him close. An already sleeping Marvin had mistaken him for some sort of stuffy. Henrik smiled and gently brushed the hair out of Marvin's face as he slept, contentedly letting himself be used for comfort. After all... He had already put Marvin through so much. It was the least he could do. Besides... He was being held close by the love of his life. What more could he ask for?

That's when the headache started. It was mild at first... But it kept increasing in intensity until the good doctor was in tears and biting his lip so hard that it started to bleed. And then just like that it was gone. The feeling of relief washed over him. He let out a sigh of relief that unfortunately woke up Marvin. Marvin drowsily looked up at Henrik, "Everything... Everything ok?" Henrik nodded, not quite trusting his voice not to crack. Marvin nodded and stretched... Before realizing that he had been holding onto Henrik and how close they were. His blood rushed straight to his cheeks and he started blushing wildly. He quickly moved to make some distance between them, apologizing as he did so.

Henrik laughed and sat up, taking Marvin's hand. "No need to apologize. It was quite... Comforting... Being held by you."

Marvin smiled, not pulling away this time. "Henrik... If there's absolutely no way you'll let me go-

"None..." Henrik interjected.

"Then at least don't leave me alone. Stay with me?"

Henrik leaned over and cupped Marvin's cheek. "If that is what you wish, then it is done. I'd rather be with you than anywhere else in the world."