• One Lifestand [BxB] •

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Marios PoV:

Looking at his peaceful sleeping face I can't believe he has been crying only a few minutes ago. When I first found him cowering in that corner, after trying to talk with him over the phone without getting a response I had been relieved and worried at the same time. He had looked so frightened and vulnerable.

As much as I hate having to see him like that some selfish part of me was glad he had called me, trusting me to keep him safe and protected. I still am grateful he has warmed up to me enough to trust me in person after rejecting direct contact so fiercely before.

I watch as small breaths escape his slightly parted lips, the last few tears rolling down his cheeks leaving wet trails behind. Carefully not to wake him I brush the tears away, continuing to stroke his face after not being able to avert my hands again, the strong hold on him never loosening. Stirring a little in his sleep Zale burrows himself even further into me, curling up in my lap like a small kitten in search for warmth.

The thought makes my heart swell, the organ skipping a few extra beats with the intimate moment we are having. Not long after, Boris gets into the car, looking at Zale through the rearview mirror worriedly for a moment until he smiles adoringly at the sleeping boy. He places Zales bag next to him on the passengers side and starts the drive to my apartment after confirming the location with me.
The ride is spend in silence, my eyes never leaving the small kitten in my arms, tracing the familiar features that still looked beautiful even after his breakdown only a few minutes ago.

After arriving at home I carry him through the reception area earning myself a shocked and confused look from the security guard who immediately catches up with me to assist me in opening the elevator.
"Is he okay?" He whispers lowly, careful as to not to wake Zale who was still burrowed deep into my arms.

I give him a thankful smile and nod my head "He fell asleep after an emotional episode" I reply, not wanting to go into details, it wasn't an employees business after all. This is a vulnerable side of Zale that I don't want other's to know about, especially not ones I am not associated with.
Respecting our privacy he shoots me a not so genuine smile and takes his original position behind the reception desk again, after taking one last glance at the sleeping boy in my arms.

We make it to my apartment fairly quick, Boris having caught up with us in the elevator although he normally refuses to enter my private space. Entering my home we're immediately greeted by Linda wo asks me surprised why I'm already home. Boris shushes her immediately and points to Zale in my arms which Linda obviously didn't notice until now.

Shocked she rushes towards us looking at my angel worriedly searching for any signs of injuries or the like. I shake my head curtly before leaving the two standing at the bottom of the stairs while I carefully make my way upstairs into the bedroom where I gently place him on my bed, covering his body with the blanket after taking off his coat, gloves, beanie and shoes. He cuddles himself into a small ball in my sheets sniffing my them in his sleep and letting out a relieved and content sigh before fully relaxing into the bed. I can't help the loving smile as I watch my little angel sleep peacefully in my bed, brushing his hair out of his face and giving him a small kiss to his head.