Fandom The Farmhouse Dream { The Last of Us 1x1 with icedthemoon }

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Washington

Not great was the understatement of their entire journey. There was no other time that things went as badly as this. Sure, no one died. No one was taken away, lost, tortured, bitten, or anything like that. It was overall not that bad. It could have been. That was the problem. It could have been very bad. Kaleb could have gotten more than this small cut. Carlos could have missed the mark in his barreling at the beginning. Alex could have been taken. “There?” That sounded ominous, and Nate was not sure that he wanted to know what that meant. But he also desperately wished to know. Where did Nate almost send Alex because of his fool’s dream? “Where do they take… people like you?”
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Washington

Alex looked at Nate, and let out a low sigh. “The Apartments. I’ve heard from ones that have escaped that they chain us up in cages, torture us, starve us. One called it a living nightmare.” Alex said, wrapping his arms around himself. “Only a handful ever got free, and no one knows how or why.” Alex added, looking at Nate and then to Kaleb and Carlos. “I can only imagine they’d take you there too Kaleb.” Alex added. Kaleb instantly curled tighter to Carlos, his eyes wide as he listened to Alex. “But that’s what I’ve heard, I don’t know how true it really is. All I know is the survivors have cuts all over and they’re so skinny.”​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Washington

He didn’t want to know. Nate did not want to hear any of that. His attempt at finding closure or whatever could have done that to Alex. He brought him into an embrace to keep him safe. Shielded. To apologize again. He would never stop apologizing for this. And Kaleb. He didn’t even consider that they would do the same thing to him for what he used to be. That was years ago. If these WLF people were supposed to who left FEDRA and created a new world, wouldn’t that mean Kaleb was just like them? But they were not about to listen to reason. “I am so sorry.” He wish that he had known before. He never would have insisted on this if he had known just how bad it all was. The moment Carlos realized that what Alex was describing could also happen to Kaleb, he did not let this side cuddle continue. Instead, he completely readjusted everything, bringing Kaleb up onto his lap so that he could better wrap himself around Kaleb. “You’re safe, my love. You’re safe. I won’t let them touch you.” His eyes darted to Nate’s as they comforted their partners.
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Washington

Alex felt Nate wrap him in his embrace. He tucked his head into Nate’s chest and curled in close. “You couldn’t have known. Not at all. How would you have? But we’re leaving this place behind for a better dream.” Alex muttered quietly, head still tucked and body as close as possible to Nate. Kaleb felt Carlos bring him up onto his lap and the arms around him were warm and safe. He curled into Carlos, hearing his words. “I know you won’t.” Kaleb whispered, taking in the comfort of his partner. Those large strong arms protecting him from everything.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Washington

“Yeah we are.” A better dream. A real dream. A farmhouse in a smaller community with people who would probably drive him crazy but would be worth his love. That was a better dream. He just wished he could have seen how much this dream was a nightmare beforehand. Dwelling in it was going to kill this new dream. He brought them here, it went badly, but it was going to be okay. They could still be okay. He could still set up a little clinic in the farmhouse like they talked about. He could still save the world even if it was only the few people around them. “Hey.” He coaxed Alex’s head to tilt up a little. He ran the side of his finger across the scars on his cheeks. “You ready to go find somewhere they won’t judge you for crimes someone else committed?” He ran a hand through his hair. “Or for the way you look?” He pressed a gently kiss to his lips. “Or for who you love?”

Carlos tried to be a happy guy. He tried not to take things too personally or let even the things that really did upset him affect how he acted. When Kaleb was at his lowest, and the words cut Carlos so deep, he still did not let that change anything. He stayed Carlos, the guy who wanted to paint murals for his favorite officer as he became his favorite ex-officer and his traveling companion and his partner and his truest of loves. He always thought that if they could get through the Officer in Kaleb, they could get through anything. But they never had someone really go after Kaleb like that. Nothing that hurt him like that. Asher was scary but he was also scared. He needed someone else to tell him it was okay, and then it was. Nate too, though he never was all that scary. He needed a moment to figure out that maybe holding onto the past wasn’t as important as he thought. All of that was fine. All of that was normal. But here? Here they weren’t just going to yell at him or throw a punch and then feel better. They weren’t going to get all grumbly and pout for a while. They were going to lock him up in chains and cages, starve him, torture him. They were going to really, really hurt him. That really, really hurt Carlos more than anything else he had ever known, and he had his fair share of his own beatings and the like. When he held Kaleb in his arms, it was to keep him protected from the whole world. It was to create that barrier so that no one could do that to Kaleb.

“I love you,” he whispered as he held him there. This was too close. Far too close. He almost lost him on those stairs. He almost lost him to these horrible people. He almost lost him to his own cocky arrogance with the stalker and really the whole rest of the morning. He could not lost Kaleb. They could not be separated. He promised. He promised that it was the two of them forever.
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Washington

Alex remained where he was, as close to Nate as he could get. He replayed the scene in his head, the moment that Carlos had stepped in front of him, and then he was gone and Nate was in front. Then Kaleb was held, and Alex.. killed the wolf holding Kaleb. The others were killed after the leader dropped. He hadn’t thought about what they’d do to Kaleb. Hadn’t even considered that they’d treat him like they treated Alex and his people. He heard Nate and felt him coax his head up a little. Alex looked at Nate, he felt the fingers run over the scars on his cheeks. Heard his words. Felt the hand through his hair. And the kiss on his lips. Alex nodded, slowly. “I’m more than ready.”

Kaleb knew that Seattle was one of many zones that fell to groups like the WLF, the Fireflies in some of the smaller ones, and the hunters in Pittsburgh. He knew that to these men and women, he wasn’t any better than Alex and his people. They detested him because of who he’d belonged to. Sure Asher and Nate had been a mixture of anger at who he’d been. Asher got angry and then was fine. Nate got grumpy and pouty, then he too was fine. But these people. They would not be so kind. The idea of being chained up, tortured, starved and cut made him shiver and shake. He felt safety wrapped in Carlos’ arms but.. the fear was there. He shifted and raised a hand to touch his neck. The cold blade echoing on his skin. They were going to take him and Alex. Take them away. Kaleb glanced up at Carlos and smiled softly. “I love you too.”​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Washington

When Nate was younger, his mama used to tell him that if you read all the fairytales and stories, the world was dark and scary outside but you learn about the princes waiting for you. Aside from laughing, because he was a little boy and he didn’t understand why he cared about princes, he never took much stock in these tales. They were fairytales. They told you about how there were scary things, yes, but maybe it was great out there too. So he read some of those stories, and they did teach you about the princes outside the tower. He thought that was intriguing. His mama looked him in the eye one day and told him that what was out there was princes, yes, but wolves and humans too. He thought of his mother and how fitting that was in this moment. “Me too, beautiful. Me too.” He glanced over at Kaleb and Carlos, and he was not sure that they were ready to move on. He did not want to cause any more damage. He looked out the window at the darkening skies. They still had a little time.

Hand to throat. Could he still feel it? Carlos brought his hand up to cover Kaleb’s. To be with him. His hand spread so that his warm fingers to counteract the cold. He pulled Kaleb as close as possible after that, hoping that he could use his body as that physical barrier between Kaleb and those who would hurt him. Hurt his neck. He could not shield him from the pain he felt inside, but he could shield him from additional things. “Love.” His voice was soft and deep. Warm. “What are you thinking?” Carlos knew he had to be thinking about something, and he wanted to know. He wanted to share in those thoughts with him.
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Washington

Alex had been told about the wolves. It was a scary story that Seraphite parents told their kids. A way to keep them from leaving the island, and in a way, to keep them safe. He remembered the stories of wolves swimming onto their shores, and coming after them. It worked, for a long time. Until Alex was old enough to be trained and could fight on his own. He learned the wolves were just bullies, rude and mean bullies but they were human. Humans that didn’t like those different from themselves. He looked at Nate and nodded with a small smile. His head turned to look at the other two, then out the window. They did still have some time.

Kaleb was startled by the hand covering his own. The fingers spread and the cold echoes of the knife faded away. Replaced by the warmth of Carlos. Kaleb blinked, looking at him. Felt him pull him as close as possible. His thoughts? Kaleb heard that deep, soft and warm voice. A small sigh slipped out. “I was just thinking, that we.. we were so close to be taken. To being treated like that because of scars on our faces or who we belonged to. And it was terrifying. I was so scared. I froze. I couldn’t move.” Kaleb admitted out loud, voice soft and quiet. A little scared still as well.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Washington

Fear was natural. Everyone had fears. Everyone was afraid. Kaleb was afraid. Alex was afraid. Nate and Carlos, though their lives were not threatened, were deeply afraid of what would be taken from them. They were afraid of what could happen to their people. A lash on Alex was a lash of Nate. A cut on Kaleb was a cut on Carlos. That was how they worked. Kaleb recounted that moment, and Carlos could feel how close they had gotten to something bad. Again. How could there be so many close calls? Whatever happened to being so sure that it was all going to be okay? Nate felt the same way. He used to be so sure. Now he wasn’t. Now he was so worried about Alex. It was easier when it was his brothers. They could handle themselves. It was easiest with him mother. She was invincible. And it wasn’t like Alex wasn’t capable. He definitely was. But there was a different level of worry there. Carlos felt that always.

Carlos stayed close, refusing to move his arms from around Kaleb. He couldn’t truly know how terrifying it would feel to know that someone would do that to him, because that was never the case. But that fear for Kaleb was too real. “That’s why you’ve got me. I’m your legs when yours won’t work. Your arms when they falter. Your eyes when the world gets blurry.” He hugged him tight for both of them. Nate, still holding onto Alex listened. He wanted to be that person for Alex, he just didn’t know how. Maybe that kind of thing came from experience. Maybe it came from the amount of time they had together.
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Washington

Both the oldest and the youngest were taking in the comfort from their partners. Alex enjoyed the moment, a chance to regroup as the sky darkened and the storm he’d felt earlier had started. The lightening split the sky and the thunder rumbled overhead. Alex shifted a little closer to Nate, and let out a heavy sigh. “We are safe here for now, perhaps we should rest. We won’t get far in this storm.” He said, moving from Nate’s side to walk over to the window. The lightning lit up the buildings around them. A sharp contrast to the beautiful morning they’d woken up to.

Kaleb heard Carlos, felt him hug him tight. He curled into the hug and held onto the words. “I’m glad I have you. I don’t ever want to lose you. I love you so much. Thank you for being my legs, my arms and my eyes.” Kaleb told Carlos, lifting his head to look at him. His eyes drew over when he heard Alex. The first crack of thunder made Kaleb jump, head back into Carlos’ chest. He was never a fan of thunderstorms but ever since he lost his mother, it’s as if the thunder is a lot more scary to him.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Washington

Nate was avoiding the fact that this was a storm and not just some rain. Traveling in a storm would be difficult, but he would do it to save them. He probably would have been able to do it if it were just the two of them, but they had Kaleb, and he needed time to recover. He was in no state to travel. “Okay. We stay here for the night, but we leave earlier rather than later. We should leave before they start their full force of patrols again. He looked to Carlos and Kaleb who looked like they had melded into one mass. He really could not tell who was comforting who anymore. It was almost beautiful how much one person’s pain could hurt someone else. And maybe it really was in the worst way.

Carlos rested his head on Kaleb’s trying to have as much contact as possible. When he jumped, Carlos’ grip became even tighter like he could keep the world from touching his love with its terrible sounds. Thunder was like an explosion in the sky that Carlos couldn’t warn Kaleb about. When it rained, if he could find a way, Carlos found places deeper inside buildings for them to rest. Now he did not so much have that option. “Hey, baby, it’s just thunder. Thunder can’t hurt you. Handsome, Medicine Man, I think you’re right. I think maybe we stay here, try to sleep, and start this up again when the storm is gone.” He stroked Kaleb’s hair, rubbed his cheeks, caressed his arms. “And if those pesky limbs of yours still aren’t working, maybe we try a piggyback ride this time. We’ll be unstoppable like that.”
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Washington

Alex nodded, listening to both Carlos and Kaleb. “That sounds like a good plan. Thankfully we are not far from the city’s edge.” Alex said, moving from the window. He grabbed his pack and pulled out blankets. There was one bed in this room, and he was thinking that Carlos and Kaleb deserved it. Then again, another group cuddle on the floor, might help Kaleb with this storm. “We have two options. One pair take the bed, Carlos and Kaleb, and then the other pair take the floor. Or we all group cuddle on the floor.” Alex suggested, as he laid two blankets so far on the ground.

Kaleb felt Carlos’ head on his and smiled softly. He felt him hold him even tighter and then nodded into his chest. “Let’s stay here for the night.” Kaleb agreed and then heard Alex’s suggestion. Hmm. “I wouldn’t say no to a group cuddle.. if everyone else wants one.” He said softly.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Washington

“Oh, it’s group cuddle time.” Carlos would have it no other way. Everyone needed together time right about now. The ones who were hurting and the ones who hurt for them. He was not about to get them all on one of these normal sized beds, as sad as that was, so the floor would have to do. When they found this farmhouse, he was going to have to find a way to get one of those huge beds somewhere. He never knew what they were called, but they had seen them in some of those bigger houses. They were perfection. Carlos reached down and took Kaleb’s head in his hands, tilting it upward and kissing him. “Have I mentioned that I love you? Because I love you more than all the love in this world combined. Sorry boys. You’ve got nothing on me. And I will do whatever it takes to keep you safe. Tonight, that’s packing us all together like dogs.”

Nate thought this was probably the best plan. They all needed something, and though their partners could definitely help, the whole family was so much better in this moment. He moved over to Alex to help set up their sleeping arrangement. He opened up Carlos’ and Kaleb’s packs to pull out their blankets as well. They had no more privacy in this family. “How do we want to arrange it this time? Same as last time? Or do we want to put Kaleb and Alex in the middle?” Nate leaned against Alex. “Make sure you know you’re safe.”
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Washington

Alex looked over at Carlos and smiled, he needed the whole family together. All in one cuddle pile. He looked over at Nate when he came over to help set up the sleeping arrangement. Alex looked at Nate when he asked about the arrangement and he thought about it for a moment. "I think I like the idea of me and Kaleb in the middle." He replied, smiling over at Nate when he leaned against him. His eyes flicked over to Carlos and chuckled as he heard that. "I guess I'll have to get over that." Alex replied with a chuckle as he looked at them. "Are we going to cuddle on our own over here?"

Kaleb felt Carlos take his head in his hand and tilt it upward. He smiled into the kiss and then chuckled shaking his head. "No I don't think you have mentioned it. I guess it's nice to know that." Kaleb said teasingly as he relaxed, before another clap of thunder made him jump again. "I know you'll keep me safe." Kaleb added as he looked over at Alex. "Let's go cuddle with our family yeah?"​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Washington

Carlos was about to say something terribly silly and possibly scandalous when Kaleb jumped again. He hated this. He hated that something affected his partner so badly. “We’re coming.” He gathered Kaleb in his arms and lifted them both from the couch just to smoothly slip down onto the floor. Nate and Alex already had everything prepared, Nate having pulled out pillows and all for everyone. Carlos gently laid Kaleb down in approximately the middleish before shimmying off his coat and extra layers, one day he would probably sleep with even less, and then snuggled against and around Kaleb so close that he was also partially around Alex. That was what they wanted right? Nate laid on the other side of Alex and did essentially the same thing. The two outer men faced their partners on the inside. With one hand, Nate held onto Alex’s and with his other, he laid it across Alex’s waist and onto Kaleb’s. “Guys,” Nate whispered. “I love all of you.”
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Washington

Kaleb hated thunder, and he hated that it made him jump every single time. He felt Carlos pick him up in his arms and Kaleb felt him move them smoothly to the floor. He felt Carlos lay him down and then felt his love snuggle against and around him. Kaleb pushed himself back into Carlos at the same time as his arm pulled Alex close to himself. The youngest and oldest curled into each other as their partners snuggled around them. Alex and Kaleb smiled at the contact. "I love you all too." Alex whispered, as Kaleb nodded, his body shook a little at the next clap of thunder but Alex rubbed his arm with his free hand. He felt Nate's arm across his waist and Kaleb felt it on him. "I love you all, thank you." Kaleb whispered as he closed his eyes and tried to ignore the thunder.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Washington

Carlos rubbed Kaleb’s arm to soothe him during the storm. He would not be able to stay up long since he was known for being the one to fall asleep first and stay asleep longest. Being himself took a lot of energy. It was okay, because Alex was right there for him too. And Nate. Everyone was there for each other, and it was the most beautiful and moving thing that he had ever been a part of. Carlos fell asleep soon after. Nate laid there a while, a little distracted by the intrusive thoughts of his many failings of the day. However, as he laid there, curled against Alex, his thoughts began to drift, and instead he saw a farmhouse. They herded sheep and milked cows, both things he did not know how to do. They somehow converted wheat into bread. They each had rooms to set up their individual hobbies. These nice thoughts made his mind settle, and soon he fell asleep.
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Washington

He felt Carlos rub his arm and it helped a lot. But soon his partner was asleep and another thunderclap happened. He tucked his head into Alex’s chest as the youngest held onto him. Alex heard Nate fall asleep and he hummed softly, quietly. Kaleb held onto the humming and eventually he fell asleep. Once Alex knew that Kaleb was asleep, he too drifted off. Eyes closed as he fell asleep, holding Kaleb close as a barrier against the storm.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Washington

For the first time in very many years, Carlos woke up in the middle of the night. Startled. Lost. Broken. Knowing that his people still slept and deserved every ounce of rest that they could manage after such a rough day, he pulled one hand away to cover his mouth to stifle the gasp that he felt erupt from his chest as the images clattered across his vision. Still fresh. He slowly rolled onto his back, turned his head to face the other direction, and tried to push it away by pulling his jaw closed and shutting his eyes. They snapped back open immediately, and he only hoped that the shock of the image did not shake his entire body too much. Carlos was never good at the silent tears, but as they burned on his cheeks, he tried to be as quiet as he could. In his new position, he draped the arm closest to Kaleb over him, feeling the truth, and hid the fear underneath his other arm that he pressed against his face. The more he tried to think of anything else, the more he only replayed those last moments of a dream he did not want to remember.
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Washington

After two years of spending every night together, Kaleb was as attuned to Carlos and his movements as ever. When Carlos rolled onto his back, Kaleb woke up. He blinked his eyes open slowly and shifted out of Alex’s grip. He felt the arm draped over him but he shifted completely and turned so he was facing his partner. “Are you okay baby?” Kaleb asked softly, moving so he could rest his head on Carlos’ chest, nice and close. His arm draped over Carlos’ chest as he curled up against his love. He didn’t know what woke him up, but it must’ve been big if he woke up during the night.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Washington

Kaleb’s movements were exactly what Carlos did not want. He needed to rest. He needed to sleep. Really, he needed to not see Carlos like this. This was what he tried to never show in the time that they had been together. Yes, he had cried with Kaleb before, but he tried not to be so shattered when Kaleb needed him to be whole. He was meant to be big, strong Carlos who smiled and joked and loved. He was not supposed to cry. Not over dreams. Not over fears and pain. Kaleb’s voice wove through his mind and knocked down all of those barriers he tried to put up. The tears fell faster, but he could keep them quiet. How could he answer though? He willed his voice to work. To be strong. “I’m fine. Go back to sleep.” He thought it could work. He thought maybe he could get away with it. Then, without his consent, he sniffled.
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Washington

Kaleb bit his lip and shifted so he was propped on an elbow and could look at Carlos. He heard that sniffle, heard his words. “Don’t you do that. You aren’t okay. And how many times have I told you that you don’t always need to be strong for me.” Kaleb told him, hand going up to cup Carlos’ cheek. “If I’m allows to break than so are you. I’m here for you to help you pick up the pieces just as you help me. But I cannot help you if you don’t let me.” Kaleb said, pulling his hand away with a heavy sigh. He’d tried so often to get that through to his partner. Kaleb was tired, he was drained from the day and hearing Carlos sniffle as he was, just made him feel worse. He broke so often, and Carlos was always there, so strong always. He should be allowed to break to and Kaleb could put him back together.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Washington

There was a new moment of fear as Kaleb refused to listen to him. As he fought against the support Carlos built to keep everything up. They were crumbling. As Kaleb reached a hand out to his cheek, Carlos knew that it would be over. Everything he was pretending was fine would fall away, because his cheeks covered in tears would tell Kaleb everything that Carlos tried to hide. The warmth of his hand traveled through Carlos’ body, relaxing the tension and releasing another soft wave of tears that hit his fingers before Kaleb pulled them away. As Carlos breathed in, his whole body shook just a little with the emotion. His breath was ragged. He frowned at himself, trying to turn away, but there was no reason to. Kaleb already knew. He turned back to say something. ‘Go back to sleep.’ ‘I am okay.’ ‘It’s nothing.’ Something along those lines. And then he saw them again. The world shattering visions of the person he loved the most. He bit down hard on his bottom lip as a slightly audible wave moved through him. He tried so hard to hide it. But how could he hide this from Kaleb?
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Washington

The tears coated his hand, from the moment he had cupped Carlos’ cheek to when he pulled away. He heard the ragged breath, and saw him try to turn away before he turned back. Kaleb shifted himself so he was as close as possible to his love. He rubbed his side, kissed his jaw and then tucked his head into his neck. “You don’t have to be strong for me. Don’t hide away your emotions. Talk to me, cry if you need to. You don’t have to be the only strong one anymore.” Kaleb’s voice was soft but held a determined note. “I am here for you, let everything go.”​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Washington

Carlos wished that he could turn it off. No more crying because there was no reason to cry. Dreams were dreams and meant nothing more than thoughts their minds had sometimes. He wished that he could hold Kaleb close and promise that he would take away all of his fears. All of his hurt. Now Kaleb was having to do that for him. With each rub, and with each word, Carlos wished that he could tell Kaleb that he didn’t want to know. He did not want to hear the dream that plagued him. He did not want to see it. “Do you remember,” he began, his voice riddled with the holes that tears melted in it, “when you told me about the dreams you have of your mom?” That was so long ago.
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