Calling Tom

[shyboy86]

Shy turns onto his side and watches TJ sleeping, the man's breathing slow and steady. It's comforting to have someone warm next to him, someone who cares about him and is willing to help. He reaches over and pushes aside some hair that's fallen over TJ's face. Shy can't help seeing Orlando when he looks at him, and that makes him feel awful, not

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[nosaint_justme]

Tom was walking across campus to grab a late lunch when his phone rang. Pulling it out he smiled to see Shy's number, the last time they had talked his friend had been happy and it seemed things were finally getting better between he and Will. "Hello sweetheart, how are you." He answered with a chuckle, dodging a couple of students blocking the sidewalk, deep into a discussion. "I don't how the weather is up in Maine, but Boston is sweltering today. Of course you like the heat so you're probably thrilled."

[shyboy86]

"Hey, Tom," Shy said, trying to sound upbeat but failing miserably. "Do you have time to talk?"

[nosaint_justme]

Years of training allowed Tom to hear pain that people tried to cover up, but that was hardly needed with Shy, the raw desolation was plain in his friend's voice. His smile faded immediately and his features softened with love and compassion. "What's wrong, sweetheart? Whatever it is, I'm right here and if you need me I can be there this afternoon." Even though Shy was his ex-lover, Tom knew Dev wouldn't mind him going to the man if he needed him.

[shyboy86]

Shy's heart ached when he heard the concern in Tom's voice. He would love nothing more than for Tom to rescue him, but he couldn't ask that.

"No, you don't need to come out. I just needed to hear your voice. I..." He took a deep breath and closed his eyes. "I'm not with Orlando anymore."