Darryl's POV
I slowly close my eyes, knowing I won't be able to get any sleep tonight due to all the raging thoughts inside my head. I feel a tear slip down my cheek, making me wipe it away and take a few long breaths. Maybe I should just tell him, but sometimes it feels like it'd be useless. I think back to earlier, all our play fighting, the cookies, singing, and I feel more tears drip down. I begin crying, as it turns into sobs. I try to muffle it all with my hand, keeping my mouth closed and biting my lip. I still let out soft whimpers, and hope that he doesn't hear them. My whimpers turn into full blown crying. My throat begins hurting from this, a deep pain in my stomach and chest growing. My feelings turn jumbled, as if it's a Jenga tower falling down. I hear footsteps from the hall, trying harder to hold back me weeping. My door creaks, making me wince and hide under my covers. Arms wrap around me, and soft whispers fill the air over my clear sadness.
"It's okay, I'm here. No need to cry anymore. I'll always be by your side," the last phrase stung slightly, the others making me smile a little. If only that was true.
"I'll be here as long as you need me," the voice speaks softly again, which makes me burst more. I feel more tears streaming from my eyes, arms around me tightening and loosening out of fear. I lean against the touch, putting my head against his chest. He pulls back slightly, only to push me to the side a bit more and lay down next to me. I feel his warmth again, pulling it closer to me. He matters so much.
"I-I.. Love y-you.." I say between my sobs. Zak stiffens a little, quickly composing himself again before replying.
"I-I love you too." His words made my heart flutter, clearing my lungs and letting me drift off to sleep finally.
Zak's POV
I regret admitting, but surely he wouldn't remember it. He's too sad and sleep-deprived. I wish I could do more to help, but I just lay there. Him in my arms, holding me tight as if he's scared that I'll leave or disappear. I lighten up, glancing one last time and kissing his forehead as lightly as I can.
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A/N: Two short updates in one day. Crazy.
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