Save Him || Klapollo

Ch 4. Burden

Chapter 4

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Apollo Justice POV:

There he was. Klavier Gavin. His hair was up in an messy bun with hairs falling out. He was wearing a purple sweatshirt with dark sweatpants. His nose was reddened as well as his eyes from all the crying. To be honest despite everything he looked stunning. I rub my neck when he asks, "Herr forehead what brings you?" I redden a bright pink and respond, "Well, you were crying earlier and I wanted to check on you." He looked downward embarrassed and said,"Come inside, it's coming down hard ja?" I stumble forward into his home and enter what felt like a palace. The furniture was dark with velvet covers and pillows tossed on the seats along with a dark glossy piano in the corner. Klavier must of saw my face since he stated, "make yourself at home ja." I stoop down to remove my shoes and he says, "would you like a new set of clothes? That suit your wearing is wet and must be uncomfortable." I nod as he walks down down hallway and up the steps.

When he gets back he hands me a large black shirt and some gray sweatpants. "Hey Klav?" he looks down at me and cocks his head. Since when did I call him Klav? I thought to myself. "Uh can I change in a room please?" He nods and leads me to the bathroom. "I recommend showering to wash off all the rain. Take as long as you can like ja." I thank him and proceed inside. The bathroom was silvery white and most likely cost more then my rent. I remove my suit and place it on a close by table then I begin to find the right temperature of water. When I was done I dried myself off and looked in the mirror. I can't believe I am at Klavier Gavin's home. I know so many young ladies that would kill to be in my spot. I slip on the clothing and examine myself. His clothes were bigger than I expected. I smell his scent on the shirt and flush red. What the hell am I doing? I am here to be consoling Klavier not becoming a hopeless romantic.

I open the bathroom door to hear muffled cries and that is when I notice it was Klavier. I rush over and sit down close to the blonde prosecutor. He is crying into a pillow while nestled into the couch. I pull him closer to me and awkwardly maneuver my way closer to him where I can hold him tightly. He sniffs and starts crying once more. I don't know what to say right now so I simply keep on embracing him and repeating, "shhh, it will be okay." he turns to face me and his eyes were a dark red. Poor Klavier, crying for such a long time with no one to help shoulder his pain. He goes to confront me and says, "Apollo, why do you care?" I realize he said my name and respond, "Klavier I care about you. I feel horrible to see you in such an state, that I can't resist. I need to support you!" He sniffs some more and says, "That is what they all say.. Daryan....Krist-" his voice cracked as he started crying once more.

He truly is stuggling. It difficult to accept that this perfect, beautiful, and strong prosecutor was in reality delicate and was simply wearing a smile for his fans. I never acknowledged that he has issues as well and he isn't just some perfect rockstar..he is Klavier Gavin. A man full of flaws, who breaks down at the mention of Daryan and Kristophs name, who smiles for the world so they don't suspect. I am realizing it now. Something so obvious that I wish I knew sooner. Klavier was carrying all this burden with him everywhere and I never knew it.

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