[The insane difference a single week made for both of them.
Kel and Aubrey got to hold each other while barely being able to process what actually happened in Basil's house, they got to talk about it, they both watched over their friends as they slept after... all that happened. And they both got to see a sea of people walk in Sunny's room to bring in flowers.
The Hooligans had been the first ones. Kel was almost shocked to see Mikhael without his stupid wig and Charlene brought in so many things for everyone, a true caretaker. Then there was Cris, bringing in flowers from her family and standing by Kel's side the most- she had been such a wonderful friend. A shame Sunny barely got to know her.
And then Joy, Brent, the two lovely newlyweds- everyone in their little corner of Town just coming in with presents and well wishes. What was heartbreaking was how sterile Basil's room was in comparison, but both Kel and Aubrey's feelings toward Basil had been so confusing in that short period of time they just didn't find themselves doing much more.
Still, no time to focus on other stuff right now. Kel just had to look at Sunny to feel how... smaller the other felt compared to other teens their ages. And not just Physically. Between an empty fridge and an empty house, he couldn't help but wonder how lonely and lost the other had been since the incident, how mcuh that influenced his thoughts too, and just- feel protective.
If Sunny's mom couldn't bother to show up during his hospital stay, exactly like Basil's parents, then Kel was going to do his best to let Sunny understand he was worth of love. Even if, from Kel's understanding, some horrible things happened because of him.]
Okay, small one. You just tell me if I need to step back, mh? Or pinch my stomach, if words don't come out, I'll back off.
[He was careful and strangely gentle as he wrapped his arms around the other, pulling him closer and letting his face rest against his chest. At least it allowed Kel to drop his smile for a moment and not pay attention to his own facial expressions, that was helpful.
He... wasn't good at words, but he had to try.]
You know... feelings are quite the irrational thing. We can't fully control them, even when we try, and sometimes they can feel overwhelming. I can tell you have some strong bad ones tucked inside- [And he knew it was probably coming from... guilt? From what he did to his sister?] When they get too bad, try to remember that you're worth loving, no matter what happened that makes you feel that way.
[Would he have been able to have a similar conversation with Basil? Post... incident? He didn't know, he wanted to believe he truly loved his friends but feelings in that sense were still a complete mess. Fortunately enough, both Basil and Aubrey were still alive so it was not something he had to worry about in the immediate.]
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Yeah, poor poor dear :(
Date: 2025-05-13 01:25 pm (UTC)Kel and Aubrey got to hold each other while barely being able to process what actually happened in Basil's house, they got to talk about it, they both watched over their friends as they slept after... all that happened. And they both got to see a sea of people walk in Sunny's room to bring in flowers.
The Hooligans had been the first ones. Kel was almost shocked to see Mikhael without his stupid wig and Charlene brought in so many things for everyone, a true caretaker. Then there was Cris, bringing in flowers from her family and standing by Kel's side the most- she had been such a wonderful friend. A shame Sunny barely got to know her.
And then Joy, Brent, the two lovely newlyweds- everyone in their little corner of Town just coming in with presents and well wishes. What was heartbreaking was how sterile Basil's room was in comparison, but both Kel and Aubrey's feelings toward Basil had been so confusing in that short period of time they just didn't find themselves doing much more.
Still, no time to focus on other stuff right now. Kel just had to look at Sunny to feel how... smaller the other felt compared to other teens their ages. And not just Physically. Between an empty fridge and an empty house, he couldn't help but wonder how lonely and lost the other had been since the incident, how mcuh that influenced his thoughts too, and just- feel protective.
If Sunny's mom couldn't bother to show up during his hospital stay, exactly like Basil's parents, then Kel was going to do his best to let Sunny understand he was worth of love. Even if, from Kel's understanding, some horrible things happened because of him.]
Okay, small one. You just tell me if I need to step back, mh? Or pinch my stomach, if words don't come out, I'll back off.
[He was careful and strangely gentle as he wrapped his arms around the other, pulling him closer and letting his face rest against his chest. At least it allowed Kel to drop his smile for a moment and not pay attention to his own facial expressions, that was helpful.
He... wasn't good at words, but he had to try.]
You know... feelings are quite the irrational thing. We can't fully control them, even when we try, and sometimes they can feel overwhelming. I can tell you have some strong bad ones tucked inside- [And he knew it was probably coming from... guilt? From what he did to his sister?] When they get too bad, try to remember that you're worth loving, no matter what happened that makes you feel that way.
[Would he have been able to have a similar conversation with Basil? Post... incident? He didn't know, he wanted to believe he truly loved his friends but feelings in that sense were still a complete mess. Fortunately enough, both Basil and Aubrey were still alive so it was not something he had to worry about in the immediate.]