for a minute the world seemed so simple.
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“That- that’s a lot of f---in’ money-“ George said, leaning into Clay’s touch. “Can- Can I try paying you guys back? I- I don’t have that much- right- right now, but I can do it in payments-“
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"No- No, don't even think about it," Clay said quickly, shaking his head. "I don't care about the money- I never did. All I care about is you, George," he whispered shakily, tears filling his eyes again as he rubbed George's cheek with his thumb.
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“But-“ George started to cry again, hanging his head and placing his forehead on the edge of the tub. “It was only that, right?”
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Clay paused, debating whether or not he should tell George about how he had to step down from taking over the throne. "I- No, I- I uhm, had to step down f-from taking over the throne from- from my father," he whispered, exhaling shakily, "but, I-I'd do it over and over again, just to keep y-you safe."
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“What-“ George said in shock, his head shooting up again. “Clay- but- you wanted to- I- I’m so sorry-“ he said, crying quietly.
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"No, don't- please don't apologize, baby," Clay spoke, tears rolling down his cheeks. "I need you in m-my life more than I need t-to be king, I- I love you s-so f---ing much-"
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“No- but- you really never get to be king?” George whispered, a quiet sob escaping his lips.
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"I don't care about being king as much- as much as I care about protecting you, George," Clay said, blinking away his tears. "I never cared t-that much, anyways. I'd much rather have y-you in my life and not be king, than be king and- and be alone."
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“Ugh- I have that you have to protect me,” George said, crying quietly as he curled his legs into his chest. “I hate that someone used me to manipulate you-“ he whispered, sobbing quietly.
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"It's not your fault, honey-" Clay said with a shaky breath, wrapping his arms around George and not caring about getting wet. "Please, don't blame yourself-"
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“But- it- I’m the problem! In all of this! If I wasn’t here you’d still be king-“ George said, his breathing speeding up.
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"No! Baby, no, you're not the problem-" Clay said quickly, holding George close. "Please, baby, I don't care about being king! None of that matters if I don't have you-"
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George tried to breathe, his sobs not helping. “I- I’m so s- sorry-“
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"Please stop saying you're sorry," Clay said softly, exhaling shakily. "You did n-nothing wrong, I promise-"
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O- okay- s-“ He cut himself off, a choked sob escaping his lips as he leaned on Clay.
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