MHA 13- Late Wednesday Night

[anomaly_research_nerd]

 Connor was already beginning to regret the decision to go drinking that night. His head was pounding and even the light inside the apartment complex seemed far too bright. It wasnt one of his smarter moves, but Connor hadn't been able to just sit in the apartment and stew any longer. The drinks had helped take the edge off of things, numb the pain for a little while at least. Now maybe he would be able to sleep for once... if he was lucky.

Muttering to himself as he got up to his floor, Connor fished the keys out of his pocket and headed for his flat. But he stopped short in the hallway as he looked towards his flat and to the all-too-familiar one across the hall. Was that... Nick?


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[anomaly_research_nerd]

Connor gave a small smile. "You're welcome".

Connor watched as Cutter got comfortable. He waited for a couple minutes then stood slowly.

He wanted to stay, to talk, to figure all this out. But he had no idea how to even start.

"You'll be good by morning" Connor said though he knew that they both would likely be nursing major hangovers.

[itsananomaly]

Cutter nodded tiredly from where he was starting to fall asleep again, "okay," he said, managed to look up at Connor as he did, "I ... this was nice ... being together with you ... missed this .. missed us," he mumbled, the words slurring together as he felt sleep began to take its hold, "love you," it slipped out before he could stop it.

[anomaly_research_nerd]

That 'I love you' hit like aa knife to his heart. It took a moment before he could move or even breathe again.

"Miss you too" Connor said with a sad smile.

He grabbed the blanket that he was pretty sure Cutter had been sleeping in the last few days. He draped it over Cutter and gave a small smile as he started to turn away as Cutter drifted off again.

[itsananomaly]

Cutter had his eyes closed but gave a very tired smile as the blanket was draped around him and it wasn’t long at all before he fell asleep.

[anomaly_research_nerd]

Connor stood there for a moment before making himself turn around and head toward the door. He hesitated for a moment and then with a quick glance over his shoulder, he walked out and closed and locked the door behind him.

Once he was out in the hallway, Connor leaned against the door and took a slow shaky breath. "Love you too..." he whispered softly, the conflicting feelings and emotions washing over him all over again as he slowly made the short trek across the hallway to his own flat.