Somebody Mixed My Medicine

Breathe Me { Axel/Milo}

Axel shivered slightly, finding comfort in the closeness of his brother’s body against his. There was no other place he’d rather be; he wouldn’t give up Milo for an ounce of sanity. “I-I love you, too,” he said quietly, smiling a little as he closed his eyes, biting his bottom lip as he was injected a second time. He could feel that one immediately, the effect of the sleeping drug doing wonders for his poisoned mind. Axel’s breathing slowed down, and he nodded a little at Milo’s words, his movements sluggish. He knew Milo would take the pain away, but he wasn’t sure why he was apologizing. It was what he wanted. He managed to take Milo’s hand in his, closing his bloodshot hazel eyes.

Breathe Me { Axel/Milo}

Axel didn’t protest when they were moved, leaning back against his brother when they made it to the bed. He wasn’t entirely sure what was going on, but then again, it didn’t matter to him. Milo was there with him; he was safe. “O-Okay,” he closed his eyes, “Don’t get too close, it’s dark inside…" he couldn’t get more than a couple words out at a time, but he was safe, and that was all that he needed. "It’s where my demons hide…" His body stilled after the medication was injected, and he let out a breath of relief, able to actually relax just for a brief moment. His head dropped to rest against Milo’s, his eyelids fluttering as he fought back the pain. "It’s where my demons hide...”

Breathe Me { Axel/Milo}

Axel wouldn’t have known much of a life in Dauntless if he hadnt been with Milo. He nodded slowly, stuttering out a breath, “I love you, too,” he whispered, eyes drooping. He couldnt find the strength to scream or express his pain anymore. His grasp on Milo’s clothes were weak; he was just miserable, “Help me..”

Breathe Me { Axel/Milo}

Axel took a deep breath, needing to do so since he could barely get words out now, “My life,” he whispered, “Everything,” he closed his eyes, doubling over and trying not to scream.

Milo pulled his brother close and closed his eyes. "Never apologize for that. You're my brother. I love you. I'll always take care of you," He murmured, trying to comfort him in his pain. 

Breathe Me { Axel/Milo}

Axel shut his eyes tightly, still gripping Milo, “Milo…Milo,” he pulled away just slightly, resting his forehead against his brother’s. He looked back into his brother’s eyes, “I have to say somethin’,” his voice was slightly slurred from exhaustion and pain, “Thanks…thank you.”

Milo held his brother's face and sighed softly. "For what?" He mumbled, furrowing his brows. 

Breathe Me { Axel/Milo}

Axel flinched, bowing his head in pain, “It hurts, Milo…I can’t sleep…I can’t…if I sleep, when I wake up-” he whimpered and covered his ears, “Tell them to be quiet.”

Milo shook his head and kissed his forehead. "Shut up," he whispered against his skin. "Leave my brother alone... For five minutes, let me have him," He pleaded softly. "I need him... Please."

Breathe Me { Axel/Milo}

Axel gave a sad smile, the most he could muster for just a couple of seconds. He picked up his knife, placing it in Milo’s hand, “I don’t- I can’t do it,” he whispered, the pain nearly palpable in his voice.

Milo looked at the knife with wide eyes. He grabbed it and threw it away. "You're not doing anything with a knife, Axel. Neither am I. You're going to be okay. You just.. need sleep or something. Everything will be okay."

Breathe Me { Axel/Milo}

Axel couldn’t help but cough out a laugh, looking back at his brother with a reserved form of defeat. He leaned into the touch, tears streaming down his face, “Milo..Milo, please,” he whispered.

"I--" He stared at his brother and furrowed his brows. "What... What do I do?" He whispered, brushing his thumbs against his brother's cheeks as he tried to understand what he wanted. 

Breathe Me { Axel/Milo}

Axel could barely hear his brother, the blood roaring in his ears making it difficult for him to focus on anything. But his brother would always manage to get to him, he knew that. He leaned against Milo, shivering from the pain that was racking his mind. He could hear the tune, and it just made him sob even more. That was the last thing he wanted to hold on to, and now it was taken from him thanks to the psychotic thing he called his mind. “Milo,” his voice was wrecked, “end it, please,” he cried.

Milo furrowed his brows and leaned back, cupping his brother's head and looking him in the eye. "End what? The song? Yeah, sure. I know my voice is annoying," He tried to smile at him but it hurt. He hated seeing his brother in pain. 

Breathe Me { Axel/Milo}

Axel let out a shaky breath, whimpering slightly, “make it stop, Milo,” he clutched at his brother’s shirt, letting out another quiet yelp of pain. “Make it stop!” He released Milo, looking at his own clawed up arms after trying to dig the pain out of himself. It was useless, not even the physical pain could jolt him out of his own mind.

Milo looked down to Axel's arms and frowned. "No, no, no, Ax," He whispered, gently rubbing his brother's arms. "I-I...I'll try," He said softly, pulling him close again and humming a familiar amity tune near his ear. He wanted to help. He tried, desperately. Usually this would help.