just_1_word | 9.2. Hurting

9.2. Hurting

The corridor of the west Medical ward at Mount Sinai hospital was dimly lit, and Aiden stood there in an alcove near the pay phone with his hand pressed over his mouth. It was a desperate attempt not to cry, but it was fruitless. A sob was muffled behind his hand and he choked it down, dragging a rough breath through his nose. He didn’t even know if he could classify what had just happened as an argument because he hadn’t really argued back. Pat had snapped when Aiden tried to help him with his pyjama top. Pat just hadn’t been able to work the buttons and he was having a difficult time with it. Aiden realised he probably should have asked Pat if he needed the help instead of just rushing in to do it anyway. Inevitably Pat had pushed his hands away with a growl of ‘If I need help, I’ll fucking ask for it!’

Aiden knew his biggest mistake then had been to come back with a frustrated ‘But you don’t ask me! You always ask everyone else!’ Pat had inevitably reacted badly. He demanded to know what Aiden was implying and then in his own angry frustration at being sick and disabled once again, exploded at Aiden saying he knew he could trust his family but Aiden could walk out at any moment.

( And Aiden did... )

Patrick Preston [sexyinscrubs] referenced with permission


Word Count | 576

Goddamnit

Where are the quizzes about chocolate and car makes?

The Keys to Your Heart

You are attracted to those who are unbridled, untrammeled, and free. In love, you feel the most alive when your partner is patient and never willing to give up on you. You'd like to your lover to think you are loyal and faithful... that you'll never change. You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please. Your ideal relationship is open. Both of you can talk about everything... no secrets. Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment. You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred. In this moment, you think of love as something you thirst for. You'll do anything for love, but you won't fall for it easily.

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