forum These Corona Blues Got Me Down (mlm anyone? ~ One on one ~ Closed)

Started March 30, 2020 by @Toxic_Persephone group

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Evan folded his arms over his chest and nodded. “I’m sure you do. They’ll clear you for home soon, okay? For now get some rest.” He offered a small, dorky smile and chuckled.

Nico dozed off into a stable sleep now he had his bear, leaving Josh and Evan alone,
"So…What happened exactly?"

(Neeeaaatttt)

Evan bit his lip and gestured for the other male to sit as well. "I'm not even quite sure of that myself. All I know is that one moment Nico and I are getting along pretty well, and I'm enjoying his company, and the next he's bleeding out… I don't know him completely so I'm not sure what was going on his head. I want to get to know him though, he is my roommate and I think he's pretty fun to hang around with."
And fun to kiss and snuggle…
Evan flushed at the thought.

"Mmm," Josh ran his hands through his black hair,
"That happens sometimes. He did that a lot when we were younger, it never got so severe that he had to be hospitalised. He mostly just past out or had a spontaneous nose bleed; those ones were the worst, you ever seen blood clots drop from someone's nose?"

“No I haven’t…” Evan’s face went from a light pink to a ghostly white in a matter of seconds. “Can’t say I’d like to, either. Sounds terrifying.” He admitted, sighing as he looked at Nico.
“Are you close with him?”

"Used to be. I ran away went he was 10, haven't seen him till now. I always asked our father over the phone if I could talk to him. At first he told me that Nico didn't want to talk, then it became a matter of "He's grounded" or "he can't come to the phone right now". I just wish I had known sooner…"

Evan rubbed out his sore hands, nodding gently. “I don’t blame you for running away… it didn’t sound like the ideal household. I would hav done the same… and as for knowing sooner, we all wish we did for most everything in life. We can’t help it, but we can remedy the damage after it.”

Josh glanced over at his sleeping brother and swallowed hard,
"I don't think we can fix him, but I'm sure as hell going to fucking try."

"I'm going to try too…" Evan murmured, reaching over to fix Nico's hair (and totally not to feel how soft it was). "He deserves a lot more than what he's gone through. A lot more. I wish I could help."

"It's over now, best not to dwell on it."

"Yeah… it is best to do that…" He murmured as he leaned back in his chair. "Are you going to stay here with him? In the hospital that is? Would he even be alright with someone staying here with him for a bit? Hospitals are lonely."

Josh smiled sadly,
"I think he'd be much more content if you stayed with him."
He stood up, rubbing his hands together,
"I-I best head out gotta track down a motel that allows dogs." Josh laughed, stumbling towards the door,
"It was nice meeting you, Evan. Remember to invite me to the wedding."
With his snide flirtatious joke, he disappeared down the hall.

"You think?" He glanced up at Josh and watched him curiously. "A dog huh? There's a motel down by 8th that allows dogs. It's decent. Not five stars, but still nice." He offered.
Evan's face flushed at the joke, his jaw dropping open. "W-Wedding!? I uh…" He didn't get time to sort out his words, left alone with a sleeping Nico. Evan rubbed at his face to get rid of the red, laughing softly.

5 minutes after Josh left, a nurse slipped in.
"The Doctor is on his way up. Looking at his vital we think he can be discharged late tonight or early morning tomorrow."

Evan glanced up at the nurse, nodding and flashing a small smile. "Thank you for telling me. When Nico wakes up I'll let him know." He replied brightly.

She nodded and left, leaving the two boys alone.

He turned back to look at Nico, smiling as he leaned gently against the bed and gently ran his finger's through Nico's hair. "You're the dumbest cutie I know." He murmured quietly, laughing softly as he realized he was talking to himself. "I'm just glad you'll be back in the apartment. I really don't like hospitals during a pandemic."

An hour passed before another person turned up at the door,
"Nickolas Dolion?"

Evan glanced up, tilting his head. "I know him by Nico, but I think that's his name" He laughed nervously, smiling at the person.

"Let me see his bracelet."
The man lifted Nico's wrist and squinted his eyes, causing the young boy to stir,
"Yes, this is him,"
The man stood up want straight his back. He was tall, in his late 50's, and incredibly skinny. He's what you'd imagine a human Dracula to look like,
"I'm Doctor West."

Evan had to refrain from telling the man off, knowing that wouldn't go over well if he was the doctor. He just knew Nico needed all the rest he could get and this man was stirring Nico.
"I'm Evan, Evan Hughes, Nico's roommate."

"Ah, okay. Well, I have you discharge papers ready, all that you need to do is sign it. The nurse will come around to remove the IV, then just let the girls at the desk know you've been given the thumbs up,"
He placed the board in Evan's hands,
"Just sign at the bottom and I'll get out of your hair."

“Thank you, I’ll make sure I do that.” Eve an took the board and quickly signed where he had to. He gave the board back to the doctor and sighed deeply.

"Great, you should start packing now, emergency is over-flooded and we need rooms as soon as possible."

“I’m sure it is. Good luck to you, doctor, I hope you’ll remain healthy.” Evan dipped his head in thanks, standing to get everything he could to pack it.

Nico watched the doctor leave.
He spoke suddenly, breaking the silence,
"Where'd Josh go?"

Evan jumped at the sound of Nico, turning to look at him with wide eyes. "Oh… he left just before the doctor came in." He replied, folding his arms and moving to stand next to the bed.
"How long have you been awake?"