Drabble Meme: Part Deux

[angelita26]

In the comments, leave me the name of a character and a noun (place, emotion, thing, whatever). You can also specify a 'verse or story, if you'd like - my Masterlist will be up to date by the end of today (4/16). I'll write you a drabble, which I'm being less strict about this go 'round and saying it'll be between 100 and 300 words

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[angelita26]

I had so many ideas for this one but they were all spoilery/interfered with upcoming stories. But then I got this idea, and it requires a warning - Death of a canon character. Tissues may be needed *HUGS*

At Reb's, Tim kept an eye on Matt while he sipped at his beer even though his boyfriend was surrounded by friends - Joe and Sharif and some other firefighters. It had been a long and trying day for everyone, but Matt hadn't slept well since they got the news, and Tim could see the lines of fatigue on his face.

After twenty minutes, Tim finally stepped over and slid his arm around Matt's shoulders. "Ready to go home?" he asked into Matt's ear.

Matt looked equal parts grateful and exhausted. He nodded, got his crutches situated and bid his friends good night.

He was quiet on the drive home, and Tim shadowed his slow progress into their apartment and back to the bedroom. Before Matt could sit down on the bed, Tim pulled him into a hug. The younger man was trembling, and Tim held him tighter.

"I can't believe he's gone." Matt's voice was muffled by his face being pressed into Tim's neck and shoulder, but Tim understood.

"I know. I'm sorry."

"Let's just… Can we just…" Matt's breath hitched and his knees buckled. Tim lowered him to the bed and kneeled to help him get out of his funeral clothes.

"Take a deep breath and try to relax, okay?"

As soon as Matt was stripped to his boxers, Tim left him to get under the covers while he gathered Matt's meds and a bottle of water. Once that was squared away, Tim took off his own formal attire and slid into bed.

"Tell me a happy memory that you have of James," he requested and Matt complied, talking until his medication kicked in and his words slurred. He fell sleep with his hands in mid-motion and his head resting against Tim's shoulder, and he'd finally calmed down enough to rest.

[embroiderama]

Ooooh. *wibbles* That's lovely but so sad. Thank you!

[angelita26]

Thank you for such an awesome prompt. It was great to explore this with these characters. *hugs*

[kanarek13]

Awww, sniff. Poor Matty. But Tim handled it so beautifully ♥

[angelita26]

*hugs* I had no idea what Tim was going to say, but I just kept writing and that's what came out. Sometimes my muse surprises me too. Thank you!