His voice sounded worse than it had when they'd crawled out of the rubble in a way, grip tightening on Jack's arm as if he were afraid he'd leave. Tired as he was, left room for that little bit of fear to dig in. Vulnerable in the state where he'd finally managed to cry himself out.
Hoping it was a hiccup, one that might happen while they were both so hurt and at such a state where the tiniest thing could set them off. No matter how badly they wanted to take care of each other, protect. The best of intentions but the most frayed of nerves.
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His voice sounded worse than it had when they'd crawled out of the rubble in a way, grip tightening on Jack's arm as if he were afraid he'd leave. Tired as he was, left room for that little bit of fear to dig in. Vulnerable in the state where he'd finally managed to cry himself out.
Hoping it was a hiccup, one that might happen while they were both so hurt and at such a state where the tiniest thing could set them off. No matter how badly they wanted to take care of each other, protect. The best of intentions but the most frayed of nerves.