Triphilia - together forever | one-shots

Chains

This one has a little trigger warning for homophobia and talk about mental health. If you are concerned, feel free to message me!

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All of these chains
Weighing down on me
Weighing down

Avi: Hey, Loves. I just finished in the studio and will be home, soon. What are you up to?

Mitch: Still at the studio. Scott is riffing for his life and I am waiting to record some verses. But we hope to wrap it up before seven. You are early, though...

Avi: Yeah... but we managed to finish a song.

Mitch: That sounds awesome! Which one? Will you show us tonight?

Avi: Chains.

Scott: Sorry for the wait, we had to switch. Chains, huh?

Avi: Yes... And I think can show you, I just...

Scott: I know, Babe, I know. Are you alone?

Avi: No, still having a cup of tea at the studio. But I'll go home afterwards, it's been quite a day for everyone. Don't worry, though, I will be alright.

Scott: Okay. Please call whenever! I love you.

Avi: Thank you. I love you, too!

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After a cup of tea with his fellow musicians and a short drive later, Avi arrived at home. He turned off the motor but stayed seated. He was lost in his thoughts thinking about everything and nothing at the same time.

It was only when he heard a soft knock on the front window that he was pulled out of his thoughts.

"Scott?" Avi said softly when he noticed his boyfriend. He opened the door and smiled slightly. "Hi..."

"Hey, Dear..." Scott replied with a soft voice. "Shall we go inside?"

"Sure..." Avi shrugged his shoulders and took the hand Scott had offered him. He took his guitar case from the backseat and closed his car. "Where's Mitchy?" Avi wanted to know as Scott closed the door behind them.

"Still at the studio..." Scott replied as he took his shoes off.

Avi furrowed his brows. "Why are you here?"

"I just didn't want you to be alone" Scott said softly. He looked down at Avi and when he saw that the green orbs were glistening with unshed tears, he opened his arms. "Come here!" He pulled his boyfriend into a tight hug and just held him. He wasn't sure if the smaller man was crying, because he didn't make a sound. He was simply holding on to him for dear life.

Scott leaned down and pressed a soft kiss on top of his head, breathing in the soft scent of coconut coming from Avi's hair. Even though he was taking care of him, Scott still enjoyed being in his arms.

"Thank you, Scott" Avi whispered after a while. His voice was small and Scott knew immediately that he had cried.

"Always" Scott whispered back. "Do you want to sit down? Or... just tell me what you need, Avi."

"Let's sit down? I just want some quiet... I am exhausted" Avi said softly. 

"Of course" Scott said and led him into the living room and onto the sofa where he pulled him into his arms. "Are you hungry? Mitch wanted to bring some Italian for dinner later."

Avi shifted in Scott's arms. 

"Comfy?" Scott asked. 

Avi shook his head. "Not really..." He said softly. "Can you lie down?"