You break me down, you build me up // Private

[Leafwing12]

Nine let his eyes close, keeping him close. He opened his eyes after a moment. He then lifted Gavin into his arms, carrying him inside the house.

[dannychan]

he squeaked softly but didn’t protest.

[Leafwing12]

Once inside, he sat him down on the couch. He then moved off to make him some coffee.

[dannychan]

he sniffed and just sat there.

[Leafwing12]

After a bit, he sat down, setting the cup down on the couch. He then wrapped an arm around his shoulders.

[dannychan]

he took it and slowly started drinking, sighing softly.

[Leafwing12]

Nine watched him for a moment. He then rubbed his shoulder gently. "...As long as I'm around you'll never spend another christmas alone. I promise." He murmured.

[dannychan]

he nodded and leaned into him.

[Leafwing12]

Nine kept him close, rubbing his back slowly

[dannychan]

he sighed.