[His breathing steadies as William climbs back into bed, and he holds him close, pushing thoughts of loss as far from his mind as he can.
He thinks fondly of all they've weathered together, of things that would have torn weaker, less dedicated men apart. He thinks of the first time he held William like this, the first time their lips met. He takes comfort in knowing that at least as long as he is here, he is whole.
No matter what is taken from him, surely William won't be. Fate can't possibly be that cruel.]
No. I'm the one who's sorry, Will. I'm worrying you. I love you more than words can say, as I long have and always shall.
[A hand brushes William's hair back for a moment as Albert looks deep into scarlet eyes.]
Thank you. For giving me this life. For making me strong enough to fight.
[ william says fondly, lovingly, his eyes warm as he regards him. they have been through the best and worst of times together -- if they are not brothers by blood, then they are by virtue of all they have endured, tightly bonded no matter what. he curls into his arms and wraps his own around albert. he's leaning up to press a soft kiss to the side of his mouth, too.
william cannot promise that he will be with him forever, but he can promise him -- ]
I'll be here for you.
[ here, in this world, with this second chance given to him. ]
You gave Louis and I a second life, too. [ he nuzzles into him, wanting to offer what comfort he can, feeling the weight of his own heartache and pain. his hand comes to rest over his heart, and he meets his eyes. ]
And we have seen the best and worst of each other. Let me hold you tonight, dearest Albert.
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He thinks fondly of all they've weathered together, of things that would have torn weaker, less dedicated men apart. He thinks of the first time he held William like this, the first time their lips met. He takes comfort in knowing that at least as long as he is here, he is whole.
No matter what is taken from him, surely William won't be. Fate can't possibly be that cruel.]
No. I'm the one who's sorry, Will. I'm worrying you. I love you more than words can say, as I long have and always shall.
[A hand brushes William's hair back for a moment as Albert looks deep into scarlet eyes.]
Thank you. For giving me this life. For making me strong enough to fight.
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[ william says fondly, lovingly, his eyes warm as he regards him. they have been through the best and worst of times together -- if they are not brothers by blood, then they are by virtue of all they have endured, tightly bonded no matter what. he curls into his arms and wraps his own around albert. he's leaning up to press a soft kiss to the side of his mouth, too.
william cannot promise that he will be with him forever, but he can promise him -- ]
I'll be here for you.
[ here, in this world, with this second chance given to him. ]
You gave Louis and I a second life, too. [ he nuzzles into him, wanting to offer what comfort he can, feeling the weight of his own heartache and pain. his hand comes to rest over his heart, and he meets his eyes. ]
And we have seen the best and worst of each other. Let me hold you tonight, dearest Albert.