Newsies Short Stories

Ralbert- Sleepy, angry Albert

so I wrote this for another book I am writing but it's for different fandom but I thought Albert and Race would fit in this well.

Albert had been working since 9am. Race brought him food every now and then but Albert didn't may it much attention.

It was now 10pm and Race was finishing watching 'who wants to be a millionaire'. He could see Albert from the corner of eye. Albert banged his hand on his head a couple of times before going back to writing and scribbling.

"Al, maybe it's time we go to bed." Race said gently turning the television off.

"No." Albert sort of shouted, banging the table at the same time.

When Albert raised his voice, Race whimpered because he wasn't expecting it. He looked taken back before nodding and heading up to the bedroom alone and in silence.

Albert stared at the clock. 13 hours he'd been working. He was tired and hungry and angry. He had screwed his work up so many times and all he wanted to do was hit a wall.

So he did. He stood up and hit the wall until the skin on his knuckles was broken and he was bleeding. He hit the white wall as much as he could. As hard as he could.

While he was hitting the wall Race was hidden under the duvet with his headphones in trying to block the sound out. He had previously tried dealing with Albert when he was angry before but that didn't end well. It was better to leave Albert alone most of the time.

Albert cleaned his knuckles and bandaged them up. He cleaned his face, trying to get rid of the evidence that he'd been crying. Because Albert doesn't cry. Well he does but Race did not need to know that.

Albert walked upstairs and knocked gently on the door. Race had paused his music to see if Albert had stopped. He poked his head over the top of the duvet. He smiled weakly.

"I'm sorry, Love." Albert said coming towards him slowly.

Race open the duvet to invite Albert in. Albert came over and climbed in. Race pulled the covers over their heads.

"Don't be sorry." Race kissed Albert's knuckles. "You're just tired and hungry. So you can sleep now and I'll make you a big breakfast in the morning."

Albert kissed Race on the lips. "I love that idea but perhaps it's best I help with breakfast. Don't want you burning anything." Albert chuckled.

Race smiled and pulled Albert closer to him. He took the covers of the head and snuggled in Albert and duvet. And that's how they fell asleep - together with Albert still in his everyday wear and Race still with one earphone in.

Happy new year everyone!!