s t o c k h o l m s y n d r o m e ;

Of course.

….Fine, then. Just don’t forget it. And don’t think I will.

I know, Thea. Don't worry about me.

“Not as much as I do..” He whispered, kissing his lips back. “I love you so much.”

"We never got our kitten." Ashton pointed out.

"I know, I'm sorry, baby." Rhys whispered, biting his lower lip.

I do? - I probably didn’t sleep..

….right. Just know you can tell me if something is bothering you?

Of course.

.. Nothing?

Really? You sound strange.

I do? - I probably didn't sleep..

— Yeah?

What’s going on?

.. Nothing?

No! Nothing at all..

…Rhys?

-- Yeah?

“I know you do. I love you. So much.” Rhys said softly, looking up at the other boy. “So much.”

"I love you more.." He whispered, kissing his lips gently.

"Not as much as I do.." He whispered, kissing his lips back. "I love you so much."

Rhys gave a small sigh, pulling her close.

She grumbled out something under her breath as she was pulled closer to the boy.

"What was that?" He asked, tilting his head in confusion.

I know..

Noelle looked down, hiding in her hair.

Rhys gave a small sigh, pulling her close.

Sucks..

I don’t want to leave..

I know..

Yeah, no, we don’t..

Is there something else bothering you?

No! Nothing at all..

Agreed.

I’m glad, we don’t need more people being put at risk.

Yeah, no, we don't..

Yeah, sorta..

All the more reason to keep a clearance.

Agreed.

So, what now? We have to keep our distances from each other?

Apparently..

Sucks..

It’s - thanks, I guess..

Don’t thank me…. were you close to her?

Yeah, sorta..

I don’t know..

…I’m sorry. About it all.

It's - thanks, I guess..