Struggling with more Ways than one

~Fletcher's POV~
When we got home I have to admit I was tired. I laid down on the couch for a few hours until I was awoken by Gerard.
"Hey," he whispered. Even in the dim lighting I can still see his ivory face.
"Hi," I mumbled.
"Can you come upstairs with me?" he asks, his eyes full of hope.
"Sure." I say as I crawl out from under the blankets. Gerard sticks out his hand and I oblige happily. His hand is soft and I can feel the calluses where he's worked it over the years.
He leads me to his room. It's painted a dark red, band posters hang on the walls. The only illumination is from his small desk light, a desk in which is cluttered in papers; most I assume are from school. He sits at the edge of his bed and pats the spot next to him, motioning me to sit. He takes my hands in his and speaks softly.
"Can I ask you a question Fletcher?"
"Go ahead."
"Can you tell me what is on your arms?" he begs, his eyes are full of compassion, I can tell he wants nothing but the best for me.
"They're scars, Gerard." I sob into my chest.
"From what sweetheart?" He says as he lifts my chin to his gaze.
"c-cutting." I stutter.
"Oh sweetheart." He says pulling me into his warm embrace. Sobs rack my body and I cry into his chest. He smells like coffee and cigarettes, it soothes me. Gerard gently strokes my hair and kisses my head, I want to stay in this moment forever. I sit in his arms for a long time before saying anything else, letting everything sink in.
I'm no longer in love with my art teacher...
I'm in love with my soul mate.
He whispers into my ear if I need anything and I realize I do need something, his lips on mine. I look up to him and our lips lock. I wrap my arms around his neck and he wraps his around my waist. We kiss passionately and at the same pace as one another. Eventually we break and Gerard lays down on his bed an I lay on his chest, feeling it rise and fall.
It grabs my hand an squeezes it, I look up at him.
"I'm always here for you Fletch." he smiles as he tucks a piece of hair behind my ear.
"I know." I kiss his cheek an fall asleep on top of him, wanting for the clock to never move again.

Notes

Short chapter but I did answer that cliffhanger ;)
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