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You’re Safe With Me || Starapple

Tagging→ Elliott Gilbert, Adam Crawford Where→ NYC, Fluffy’s Bakery When→ Monday, 01/23/17 Warnings→ Some good ol’ fluff n’ stuff. Oh, and mentions of violence, anxiety attacks.

Adam:

Adam couldn’t believe that six months ago today he was having one of the worst and yet oddly best birthdays. He had to watch some Bloodline asshole take control of Elliott. Adam felt sick to his stomach not knowing how to help him. He left the beach after Ell not knowing exactly what to say after the event, but all Adam wanted to do was comfort Elliott in some way. He needed to be there for his friend because he cared about Elliott. And to Adam’s surprise the day was turned around when Elliott told Adam he loved him, and they kissed. The day Adam got a boyfriend for his birthday. It felt as if he knew Ell for years not months.

Adam nudged Ell on the shoulder as he walked beside him in Central Park. It was cold out but it didn’t stop the two from going inside an ice cream parlor and getting some to carry with them. At least they didn’t need to worry about it melting. “Want to try some?” Adam offered a bite of his birthday cake flavored ice cream. He smiled at this boyfriend and held the spoon near his lips.

Elliott

Elliott was so happy to be with Adam in that very moment. When they relationship started he wasn't even expecting it, partially because his own doubts about witches, but also because he never thought a witch would have that interest in him. Adam was so kind and understanding, he loved everything about him, so at this point he wished they could just spend many more months and years together, as much as possible.

He was eating his ice cream linking arms with Adam, his boyfriend got birthday cake, and he had one of vanilla with chocolate chips in it "Really? Yes I want" he ate what was on Adam's spoon "It's so good! Do you want to try mine?" he offered too. He noticed how as they walked the people around them looked at them weird, of course, he didn't care, but it was true that it wasn't the most normal thing to eat ice cream during cold weather. He just smiled and kept walking with his boyfriend as they were looking how to get to Central Park "Apple, isn't this just great?" he said excited "You and me, me and you" he took a bite of his ice cream "You make me so happy" he gave his boyfriend a his on his cheek.

Adam

Adam chuckled at Elliott’s enthusiasm. He leaned over and tried some of Elliott’s ice cream giving a tiny shiver as he did. “Mm, that’s so good.” He said. Adam took another bite of his ice cream ignoring the cold air around them. He had a coat, scarf, gloves and a beanie on so he would be fine. He smiled over at Elliott, his cheek flushed with the cold air but the kiss on his cheek seemed to warm him. “You make me happy too.” He replied. “Actually. I’ve been meaning to talk to you about something. Don’t worry, it’s nothing bad.” He added quickly. “Aether no, nothing bad at all. It’s just…it’s about what you wrote online the other week. The ‘Dear Boyfriend’ anon you had. It was…well, it was the sweetest thing I’ve ever read. I wanted to talk to you about it in person not just online or through text or anything."

Elliott:

Elliott didn't need to cover from the cold, but because it would be even weirder to see a guy with a tank top eating ice cream in the middle of january, he was also wearing a coat, a beanie, a scarf and some fingerless gloves, in the pocket of his coat he had a present for Adam but he didn't tell him yet, he wanted it to be a surprise. He was caught by surprise by Adam's comment, they need to talk? It sounded serious, but then Adam clarifieded and he blushed "I... well... it's what I feel, you know it" he smiled, he was partially embarrassed but also relieved. Even if he had experience before Adam with the sexual part of attraction, this was the first time he felt so deeply about someone, and it was also the first time he had a boyfriend. He wanted to do it right, and he wanted for Adam to feel always good when he was with him, that Dear Boyfriend letter was a sum up of all those feelings, and a big promise to always be there for him. He wanted Adam to know he was important. "I'm glad you feel that way, I wanted you to feel what I meant, you know?" he chuckled.

Adam:

Adam smiled. He stopped walking and pulled Elliott off to the side of the path. He threw away what little remained of his ice. Adam rubbed his hands together to warm them up before he continued. “I know but…to see it all laid out like that. It just…” Adam couldn’t stop smiling. “I love you so much, Ell. I don’t know if I can adequately say everything you mean to mean.” His face burned in a deep blush. “I’m glad I can make you feel all those things and I…” He sighed and rubbed the back of his neck. “It meant everything to me to read that and know you meant it too.” Adam must have sounded like a complete idiot right now. It was embarrassing. He took a moment trying to collect his thoughts but there was so much he wanted to say. “These last six months have been the best, despite everything else that has happened to us and our friends and just in general. You’ve made it better and well…thank you for being you and for existing. I know you being summoned by that family lead to years of Hell for you.” Adam frowned a little at the thought. “But, in a strange way I’m..I’m almost grateful to them for summoning you. Not for what they made you do and everything but…without them you wouldn’t be here and I never would have met you.”

Elliott:

As he listened to Adam he took the last bite of his ice cream cone and then cleaned his mouth with a napkin he took from the store. He was touched by Adam's words even if the mention of the Ehrenthals made him a little uncomfortable, but he knew what Adam meant. It was almost like their relationship was meant to be, they had to be right there and then for everything to line up, what if he was never summoned or summoned somewhere else? What if Adam decided to study magic in England or not discover magic at all? There were too many possibilities he prefer to not know about "I love you so much" he grabbed his boyfriend's coat pulling him closer and giving him a passionate kiss.

Adam:

A loud burst of laughter escaped from Adam and his smile stretched across his face ear to ear again when Elliott grabbed his coat. The laugh was cut off by the kiss. Elliott’s lips were warm. He has came up and cupped the side of Elliott’s face, keeping him there. Adam worked his lips against his boyfriend’s forgetting that they were in public for a moment. When he broke, Adam sighed and rested his forehead against Elliott’s. “Love you too.” He said. “I can’t believe I got so lucky as to meet you.” Adam took Elliott’s hand and tugged on him lightly to start walking again. “You know, I don’t remember if I told you this or not but..that day in Italy when that shop woman thought were were dating..and you denied it..adamantly.” He scoffed slightly with a smirk at the memory. “All I thought was, if it’s not me..I just want him to love somebody. You told me that basically of our kinds..you couldn’t see it happening for you. All I kept thinking is that, if it isn’t me, I just want some witch to come along and show him about love. It hurt me that at the time you couldn’t open yourself up to the possibility. It didn’t have to be me. But I am damn glad it was.” He winked.

Elliott:

Elliott held Adam's hand as they walked still with a smile on his face. "Oh, well... hmmm" he rubbed Adam's hand with his thumb "I was so defensive about... I wanted to protect myself, you know? I never thought someone like you would ever love someone like me or the opposite..." he chuckles "it's funny because I always fight for equality but even I have some preconceived ideas... I guess because I didn't know any better I just thought you wouldn't see me that way... but later I realized I was looking at you as a Witch and not as the person you are, which was a mistake" he nodded and then smiled "You are too cute, you were hoping for my happiness... well, your wish came true" he winked and then laughed. For a few seconds he stayed in silent still with a happy face "Did you ever imagine you will have a demon boyfriend?" he laughed again.

Adam:

Adam smiled. He leaned over and kissed Elliott on the temple. “I was always concerned about your happiness over mine. Even now, if you’re ever not happy in this relationship I need you to be honest with me because I’d rather you be happy. You deserve it.” He chuckled. “I never cared that you were a Shedim. It was only part of what made you special to me.” Adam pursed his lips at the question. “Demon is a..harsh term. I don’t like it. Demon can suggest something foul and you’re anything but. I never imagined I’d have a boyfriend let alone you. I fell in love with you because of how kind you were to me, and your passion. I’ve never felt comfortable around anyone as much as I do when I’m with you. And I think it’s always been that way.”

Elliott:

Elliott stopped "Hey wait" he made Adam stop too "I'm always worried about YOUR happiness..." he laughed "I guess is good that we have each other so we can make sure the other is fine" he kept laughing "You really get me... " he sighed happily, and then chuckled again "Well, Apple, Shedim is the hebrew word for Demon, is not very different" he explained "Oh, really?" he says with a teasing voice "I thought you had a horn fetish or something" he joked "but seriously... I'm glad everything we did and felt brought us to this moment"

Adam:

Adam laughed and pulled Elliott closer to him. He gave a shrug. "Shedim sounds prettier." Adam stuck his tongue out. His jaw dropped open at Elliott's horn fetish joke. He playfully shoved him all while keeping a smile on his face. "You are such a loser." He laughed. "But you are pretty hot. Both in and out of glamour. I prefer you out of glamour, know why? Because I'm actually seeing you. And there is nothing more sexy than that." He paused. " and maybe the horns are hot too."

Elliott:

Elliott laughed really loud "So you have a horn fetish, aha!" he joked getting closer to Adam too "Aah... you are too cute, thank you for that" he chuckled with his lips near his boyfriend's cheek "Oh" he noticed they were getting closer to the park "Let's go sit somewhere, I want to show you something" he took Adam hand and made him follow him inside the park.

Adam:

Adam arched a brow wondering what Elliott wanted to show him. He had already given Elliott the large box of homemade sweets before they left knowing he wouldn't be able to carry them. He tried to contain his smile and let Elliott lead the way.

Elliott:

Elliott took Adam to a bench and there he made his boyfriend sit first, then when he sat next to him, he took a small package from his pocket "I had a present for you too but I wasn't sure when was the right moment to give it to you like... I was waiting for some sort of romantic enviroment or something... we spent too much time on my room" he laughs "but... well, here... I hope you like it" he gave the small package to Adam, in it there were two necklaces one with an apple and with a star "I saw somewhere couples do this, like having matching things so I thought... maybe we could were each one, you know?" he smiled.

Adam:

Adam sat on the edge of the bench and waited almost impatiently for the gift. Elliott's gifts were always his favorite. He was actually wearing one of the beanies from Christmas. When he opened the gift Adam smiled. "Ell this is so sweet, I love it. Look at how cute that tiny apple is!" He laughed. "I love it." Adam leaned in and kissed his boyfriend.

Elliott:

Elliott smiled, he was so happy and his smile was growing so much he wondered if his face would hurt later "I'm glad you like it" he says taking the start out of the box "Can I put it on you? Would you get cold if you take off the scarf for a moment? Are you cold right now? Maybe we should go somewhere else..." he asks worried that his boyfriend was just being polite pretending he wasn't cold at all.

Adam:

Adam nodded. “I’ll be fine.” He worked at getting the scarf off around his neck. Adam sighed when Elliott started to ask a million questions checking if he was alright and not cold. It slipped his mind that Elliott didn’t get cold. He leaned in and pecked Elliott on the lips. “I’ll be fine. I promise. Don’t worry about me, I can handle the cold.”

Elliott:

Elliott answered Adam with other kiss "Alright..." he chuckled making Adam turn around so he could put the necklace on his boyfriend's neck "Aaaah, let me see, I'm sure it looks so good on you" he sighed "You are so beautiful, anything would look good on you, honestly" he said looking at Adam once they were looking at each other again "I..." he paused "I don't think I have said it to you face to face, but I've been meaning to... because for me there are certain words that mean more tan others, and sometimes it takes a while to say them but... Adam you... you make me feel free" he said "when I'm with you I forget about everything, you have this gift of kindest and this love" he grabbed his boyfriend's hand and gave him a kiss on it "And you make me feel like everything is always going to be alright"

Adam:

Adam looked down at the necklace and grinned. He tucked it safely into his shirt along with the amulet from Blaine that he always wore. He turned back to Elliott and gave him another kiss. “Thank you.” He watched Elliott with a neutral expression as he spoke. It caused a great pain in Adam’s chest to hear Elliott refer to himself as if he weren’t free, but then after a moment Adam realized that he was stuck at NYADA until he finished the program. Adam moved closer to Elliott on the bench. “Ell, with me you’re always free.” He replied and chuckled at how cheesy that had sounded. “Aether..” He mumbled softly glancing down before he looked back up to Elliott. “I love you, I won’t let anything happen to you. Not again.” At this he briefly glanced down toward Elliott’s stomach where he had been forced to stab himself a few months before.

Elliott:

Elliott was so thankful to hear those words from Adam, even if he knew his boyfriend would always be kind to him, sometimes he was afraid that being with someone like him would become too much pressure "I love you too" he hugged Adam tight "I promise you, I will take care of myself and that will protect you too"

Adam:

Adam buried his face into the crook of Elliott’s neck upon hugging him. It was warm so Adam held him a bit longer. “I promise to not let anything happen to you.” He repeated. “You’re safe with me.” Adam gave an involuntary shudder as the wind came and blew over them. This caused Adam to hug Elliott tighter still. He didn’t want to let go of his boyfriend somehow afraid he might disappear if he did. He closed his eyes and breathed Elliott in along with the crisp air. Adam sometimes wondered when he would wake up from all of this because surely this was just a dream. He never imagined finding anyone in all of existence like Elliott and yet, he did. Adam felt Aether blessed for being with Elliott.

Elliott:

Elliott kept hugging Adam until he felt how his boyfriend shudder "Hey" he separated a little "You are getting cold, aren't you?" he put his boyfriend's scarf back on his neck and made sure he was well covered "Let's go somewhere else, I don't want you to get sick" he kissed Adam on his cheek.

Adam:

Adam sat back and grinned when Elliott put his scarf back on for him. “Thanks.” He said. “I wish it was warmer, I wanted to walk through the park with you.” Adam frowned a little. “You’re sweet. We could go get some coffee if you’d like.” Adam stood up and held his hand out for Elliott. “I’ll by you a chocolate pastry.” He winked. “I’m sorry we didn’t get to walk through the park, though. I thought it would be incredibly romantic.”

Elliott:

Elliott took the part of the gift that was for himself and he put it safe on his coat pocket again, then stood with Adam "I would love to do whatever makes you feel comfortable and warm" he rubbed his hand over Adam's back like trying to give him warmth "Oh, Adam, you always know how to win my heart" he jokes "It doesn't matter if we don't walk or if we do, the important part is being together" he says with a smile and gives his boyfriend a kiss on his lips.

Adam:

Adam was cold but hadn’t wanted to admit it. He wanted to walk through the park with his boyfriend but hot coffee sounded amazing. “Ell, I wanted to talk to you about something.” He said. “I didn’t go to the field study because…well my mum surprised me at my door. We spent the day together and that was wonderful but there was a reason she came over.” Adam didn’t know if talking about this on their 6 month anniversary but he had been thinking about it the last two days. “She um, she finally told me the reason for her reaction on the day she met you. I know I already told you that my grandparents owned a Shedim, but there was more. It wasn’t that she thought Shedims were lower than witches she was terrified of them.” Adam squeezed Elliott’s hand tighter as they walked down the street. “Her cousins thought they would have a laugh with her and they ordered the Shedim to terrorize her when she stayed with them one summer.”

Elliott:

Elliott was making his hand and Adam's swing as they walked holding hands, he was listening to his boyfriend talk as he looked around to the beautiful lights of the city at night, but then he realized the sudden change of topic "They did what?" he said shocked "That's so terrible... for both of them..." he said but he thought "She should be afraid of her cousins" but didn't say to Adam "That's fucking awful"

Adam:

Adam nodded and leaned over and kissed Elliott on his temple. “She’s still apologizing for how she treated you. But I can see why, especially if she’s never had a positive experience with any Shedim.” Adam made sure to keep his voice low as they were among a crowd of Commons again. “I didn’t mean to bring the mood down. I just thought I owed you an explanation about why I wasn’t there Saturday when I said I would be.” Adam left out the part about his Dad. He would save that for another conversation. He lifted Elliott’s hand and kissed the back of it. Adam smiled. “You know, she considers you a part of the family. She said to me, ‘I’m happy I’ve gained another son in him.’ She had fun on Christmas when she came to visit. I hope one day I can take you to England.”

Elliott:

Elliott nodded "I could imagine something like that happened... I...I'm so mad someone would do that... but I'm not surprised" he sighs "I'm sorry that happened to your mother..." he added "No, it's okay, I'm glad you told me, I like that you are more willing to share things" he smiles looking at Adam. When Adam added that Melinda found him to be another son, his expression changed from happy to surprise "wha-what?" he slowly went back to smiling "did she really?" he felt touched by that, he was just glad Adam and his mom talked again, he didn't even need Melinda to like him, it was enough to feel tolerated by her, but that she said something like that, it meant a lot to him "I... wow... I have no words"

Adam:

Adam smiled when he saw Elliott's reaction. "I didn't really have words at first either. But she meant it." Adam was thrilled that his mum accepted him as part of their family. Elliott was family. This made Adam start to tear a little but he didn't let Elliott see. "So, did you have a place in mind? In all of New York where is your favorite place to get something sweet?" He asked. "I know I just made you a whole bunch of sweets back in your room but I figure you can't have too much." He chuckled.

Elliott:

Elliott was still a little shocked, but in the best kind of way, he hadn't been seen as a son by anyone before, even if Eve sometimes would treat him like a kid because of his lack of experience in the world, but Eve was more like a cool sister than a mom. "I'm glad she can see past what I am and see who I am" he says happily "Oh... hmmm... it's hard to choose, but I think near here there is one coffee shop and bakery that I like Fluffy's Bakery" he guided Adam to cross to a different street so they could start walking to that store.

Adam:

Adam grinned and kissed Elliott again as they walked. “Perfect. I’m buying.” He said and winked at Elliott. His steps were just a little bit lighter, swinging their arms and tugging Elliott gently if he fell behind in Adam’s stride. Adam wasn’t sure if it was the idea of being inside with a nice cuppa, or that he was in the presence of his gorgeous Shedim boyfriend. It was probably both. He was happy and that’s all that mattered. Adam wasn’t going to allow himself to think of anything further in regards to father. He was going to focus on the moments he had with Elliott.

Elliott:

Elliott stopped when they arrived to the coffee shop's door, and he hold it for his boyfriend, then waited for him to enter the place "Oh it already smells great" he says when he enters after Adam "and it's warmer right?" he kisses Adam cheek which is cold "Oh aether, there is so many things to choose from" he smiles to Adam "What are you going to have?"

Adam:

Adam took his gloves off and shoved them into his pocket. He took a deep breath in. It smelled of coffee and chocolate. The best combination. "Much warmer." He took Elliott's hand and walked with him to the counter. "I think a nice big latte and one of those vanilla bean scones for me." Adam looked over to Elliott, "You get whatever you want." He smiled.

Elliott:

Elliott looked at everything on the counter with a big smile "Oh aether..." he repeated "I... hmmm" the lady behind the counter looked at them with a smile, laughing as she prepared Adam's order, because she saw Elliott's confused expression "What do you think is better? The cheese cake or the chocolate muffins?" he asked Adam "hmm... I'm not sure about the pastry yet but I want a chocolate milkshake to drink" he says to the woman serving them.

Adam:

Adam laughed quietly. He squeezed Elliott’s hand, “You can get both, babe.” Adam said, “He’ll take a slice cheesecake, a chocolate muffin and the biggest chocolate milkshake you can get.” Adam pulled out his wallet and handed the money over to the cashier. “Oh and can I get a cup of hot water and one of those teabags there.” Their pastries were arranged on a plate and a small mug of hot water placed beside it. Adam picked a tea bag and set it on the side of the plate. He carried everything over to a table just for the two of them. He went back to grab their drinks and carried them back carefully. Adam smiled at Ell and leaned over and pecked him on the lips. “There you go.”

Elliott:

Elliott couldn't even argue that he didn't want Adam to pay for everything, his boyfriend was already taking charge of everything and he didn't have the time to complain "Alright" he said surprised after the kiss and then followed Adam to their table "Thanks, Apple" he says with a big smile "this looks amazing" he holded Adam's hand over the table "It's so nice to be celebrating with you" he moves Adam's hand near his mouth and kisses it "As much as I hate not having as much freedom as I want... I'm glad we met, I'm glad I'm here with you right now... things are more bearable when you are with me, I feel that with you I can get through all these years" he said looking at Adam "and many more after that I hope" he winked.

Adam:

Adam smiled. He took a sip of his latte and gazed at Elliott. If you asked Adam nine months where he would be today, he wouldn’t have said sitting in a cafe in New York celebrating my 6 months anniversary with my Shedim boyfriend. Adam wasn’t sure what he would have said, but this was not part of that plan. “You make things more bearable too.” He said. “I’m sorry that..that this is as much freedom as you’re allowed. It’s awful and wrong. I’m so sorry.” He squeezed Elliott’s hand. “I love you, so much Ell.” Adam blushed when Elliott winked at him. “I hope for more years too.” He grinned.

Elliott:

Elliott rubbed Adam's hand with his thumb "I love you too" he smiled seeing Adam blushing, he was always so cute. He was just so happy he felt like he could explode, but the feeling didn't last long when he saw a man entering the bakery. The man was tall, thin, with blonde hair and a short beard, he was wearing glasses and he was very well dressed, for anyone else he was just a very nice guy, the woman who attended them smiled at him and seemed to be interested when he started a conversation with her after he ordered a few sweets to go. However, Elliott felt different, he was probably the only person in that room who saw Meir Ehrenthal as he was, and his anger but especially his fear were clear on his face. He stopped eating and unconsciously squeezed Adam hand. He just couldn't take his eyes off the man who once had him trapped in a room under his orders.

Adam:

Adam glanced down a moment to take a bite of his scone and when he looked back across at Elliott, his whole expression and demeanor changed. Drastically. Adam brow furrowed and he swallowed the small bite of scone he had in his mouth. Adam squeezed Elliott’s hand in return, confused over his boyfriend’s sudden change. “Ell? Elliott, what is it?” He asked, his chest tightening as he was afraid to know the answer that would put that much fear into Elliott’s eyes. Adam tried to catch his gaze. When he realized Elliott was looking at somehow behind him, he turned not knowing what or who he was looking for. Everyone seemed perfectly normal, Adam didn’t recognize anyone from campus. He looked back to Elliott and put his other hand ontop of their two hands closed together. “Ell, what’s wrong?” Adam kept his voice low.

Elliott:

Elliott looked at Adam nervously then back to the man at the counter and then back at Adam again "that man..." he whispered not wanting him to hear his voice "oh aether... I thought I would never see him again... I..." he looked down at the table, at the floor, hoping he could just dissapear, he was feeling so uncomfortable he wasn't sure what he could do to make that feeling dissapear, he slowly looked up at Adam again, trying to stand up as calmly as posible and taking his boyfriend by the hand for him to follow him to the bathroom "That's the man who summoned me" he said whispering again as he took Adam with him.

Adam:

Adam frowned. He had never seen Elliott like this. The closet he came was whenever Josh Coleman walked into the room and even that was mild compared to this. Again? Elliott had seen that man before? Adam was lead away from the table by Elliott before he could get a chance to ask any questions. “Ell..are you-“ Adam began but was cut off by Elliott and the news that the man out there was the same bastard that summoned Elliott in the first place. Adam was instantly angry. He squeezed Adam’s hand and was glad that Ell wouldn’t be hurt by how tightly he was squeezing it. The anger was very apparent on Adam’s face too. “What!?” He said a little louder than needed. Adam lowered his voice. “That is the asshole that summoned you? That kept you in that room?” Adam’s tone was hard, he had never been so angry before or hated a person he had never spoken a single word to.

Elliott:

Elliott didn't say anything until they were in the bathroom, luckily no one else was there and he could lock the door "I... ugh, yes" he said almost feeling dizzy. He wasn't expecting to see that man ever again, he thought that freedom came with that, that it was a given, like a gift from the universe. But there he was buying sweets like anyone would, with a candid smile on his face, masking as always the true darkness inside "He... he..." he said without being able to make more sense "he is out there... i can't believe we were in the same room again..." he said nervously rubbing his hand through his hair quickly, messing his hair around "I... I..." he said again making no sense "...I can't... I can't breathe" he sat on the floor feeling how his eyes were watery.

Adam:

Adam wanted to go out and hurt that man the way he hurt Elliott. He deserved to suffer. Adam stopped himself from thinking those type of thoughts. He focused back to Elliott who was very clearly starting to have a panic attack. Adam crouched down in front of Elliott. He had to get him to calm down. “Ell,” He said and reached out to cup Elliott’s face and direct his gaze at Adam. “Hey, hey it’s okay.” He said his voice soft and caring. “It’s alright. He’s not going to hurt you. I won’t let him hurt you, not ever again.” Adam leaned in and gave him a kiss. “Breathe. Look at me, and take a deep breath. You’ll be alright.” He sat down in front of Elliott and grabbed both of his hands. “You trust me, right? Well, trust me that I am never going to let that man do anything to you ever again. Alright? He’ll have to get through me first, and I won’t be going down without a hell of a fight.” He tried to smile a little wanting to see that in Elliott. “Just breathe. It’s okay. I’m here.”

Elliott:

Elliott grabbed Adam arm and pulled him closer, giving him the tightest hug "I trust you" he said trying to breathe slowly "I trust you" he repeats like a calming mantra "I trust you" he said one more time feeling his heart beating slower and slower. "Can we..." he starts asking "Can we take our things to go and be somewhere else?" he says "I don't... I can't stay here... "

Adam:

Adam hugged Elliott as close as possible to him and held him. He kissed the top of his boyfriends head adam took steady deep breathes hoping that Elliott would match it with his own. "I won't let him hurt you." Adam said firmly. "You're safe and you're free." Adams heart broke for Elliott. Elliott deserved to feel safe being in public. "Of course. We'll go wherever you want to go. But we have to go out there first. Can you be the brave man I know you are? Take my hand, I won't let you go. Okay?"

Elliott:

Elliott nodded, he was always grateful for Adam, but right that moment he felt like Adam just gave him back his strength "Thank you" he said standing up "I will, I know I can be brave... but..." he squeezes Adam's hand "I'm going to be that man" he looks at him right into his eyes, he takes a deep breathe and holding his boyfriend's hand he walks to the door.

Adam:

Adam kissed the back of Elliott’s hand and lead him from the bathroom. “Wait here. I’ll be right back.Just need to get something for us to carry these in. Can’t walk out with the plates.” He winked. The guy was still standing near the counter talking with another employee. Adam didn’t want Elliott near the counter. Adam let go of Elliott’s hand and went over. He got the attention of a different employee. “Can I get a few bags to go and two cups? Thanks.” He came back over and put their food into the bags and carefully pour their drinks into the to-go cups. Adam put his coat and everything back on, making sure to keep an eye on the man all while making sure to block Elliott from his view should he look over in this direction. “Ready to go?” He asked and took Elliott’s hand again and picked up his drink with his free hand. “Just focus on me. I’m not going to let him take you or do anything to you.” He whispered in Elliott’s ear and kissed him on the temple. “i swear to you, I won’t let it happen.”

Elliott:

Elliott waited patiently, not really, but trying his best to looks like it. He put all the winter clothes on and then held Adam's hand when he arrived, with his milkshake on the other hand. They passed walking behind Meir, who was still joking with the woman in the counter. He wondered how someone could change so much, how someone could be able to be certain way outside and other way inside. He was definitely the worst person he has ever met, and he couldn't understand how others would never see that. His hand was strongly grabbing Adam's the whole time, until they got to the door and outside the store, when he relaxed. When they were out, Elliott noticed there was a car in front of the store, and a young man with a very miserable expression on his face was waiting next to it. Could he be...? He didn't want to make assumptions, but a hunch told him he was staring at another Shedim. Of course, he never realized that the fact that he dissapeared from that house meant another Shedim would fill his spot. He shook his head walking with Adam down the street, maybe he was just thinking too much about it. "Thanks, Apple" he kissed his boyfriend's cheek.

Adam:

Adam was proud of Elliott as they walked out of the shop. It was very difficult for Adam not to turn and say something to the man. They were around Commons so what would he actually do? Except, you know, know that Elliott was here and hunt him down. Bad idea. Adam restrained himself and kept walking. Adam held onto Elliott’s hand tightly he thought his might break but he didn’t think about the pain. He wanted to get Elliott far away from that building. Once they were half way down the block he slowed in his pace. Adam smirked as Elliott kissed him. He turned his head to look at Elliott. “You don’t have to thank me.” He said. “You know I would do anything for you. Let’s go check out a little bookstore several blocks from here.” He stopped a moment and turned to kiss Elliott on the lips. They tasted sweet like the milkshake he had or the slice of cheesecake. Adam grinned. “You’re safe with me. Always.”

#you're safe with me #para #f2f #starapple

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