Too Good For This World
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Thread Topic: Too Good For This World
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For the first time in about twenty minutes, Clay fell completely silent. I shouldn't have walked away, I should have realized sooner I'm such an idiot.
Karl laid back down and snuggled close to Nick, partially because he wanted to hear, and partially because he'd imagined being in Clay's shoes right now, and almost losing Nick that way. -
"Don't- go quiet," Nick said. "C'mon, don't listen to the voice, it's wrong-"
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"But I- He almost-" Clay's throat tightened and he fought to keep more tears from falling. "I almost lost him, and it was my f---ing fault!! I should have realized sooner! If I had realized SECONDS later, I would have missed the car. They literally would have taken him away, I-" Clay's voice rose, and he shouted. "I love him too much to f---ing lose him, but today I almost f---ing did!"
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"But you didn't," Nick said, cutting off his rant. "And he's okay, he's safe."
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Clay took a deep breath and tried to gain control again. "I- Yeah, I'm sorry, I'm sorry-"
Karl's hands shook slightly and he sighed. -
"Just, be thankful that he's okay," Nick said softly "Alright?"
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Clay nodded, although no one could see it. "Yeah, you're right," He glanced back toward the car and at George. "He might not want to come home, he might wanna stay out here, I- What do I do now?" He asked quietly.
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"Just, stay with him," Nick said. "Talk him through it, see what he actually wants to do."
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Clay took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. "Okay, thanks, Nick. I'm gonna go, and head back to the car, okay?" He said quietly.
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"Alright, Nick said. "Tell George I say hello-"
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"I will, bye," Clay hung up and walked back over to the car, opening the door and slowly climbing in.
Karl looked up and Nick and sighed. "What the hell is even happening anymore?" He asked sadly. -
"I don't know," Nick said quietly.
George lifted his head just enough to see Clay. His eyes were obviously red and puffy from crying. -
"I just want everything to be okay again-" Karl whispered.
"Hey, can I help at all?" Clay asked softly. He reached over and gently rubbed George's back. -
"I know, I do too," Nick said, wrapping his arms around Karl.
George thought for a moment before shaking his head a little. -
Karl choked back a sob, and buried his head in Nick's chest.
Clay nodded and briefly glanced out the windows. "Do you want to go anywhere? Do you want me to hold you again?
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