For Guy

[always_zephyr]

After the disaster with Luthor and Brian at the bookshelf, Michael had been avoiding the Compound except to eat and sleep. And even then it was tempting to just sleep on the beach so he wouldn't have to pass Brian's room on the way to his. While the thought of Brian was enough to make him queasy right now, the thought of Brian and Luthor...it made

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[patriotqueen]

Guy liked that waterfall and - though he would not be heard saying that aloud often - the sound of it cascading down.

He came here regularly to read, or to do more interesting things.

Then he saw Michael lying there. They were on good terms, what one might call friends, but with an edge that Guy had decided not to think of anymore. It had been over a year, after all.

"Are you alright?" He couldn't help but ask, seeing a slightly worried look on Michael's staring face.

[always_zephyr]

Michael didn't even have the energy to start, though he hadn't noticed Guy's arrival until he'd said something. He lifted his head to see where he'd come from, then let it fall back on his arms. He sighed and closed his eyes before he answered honestly, "No." He just didn't have the power in him to attempt to be alright for Guy.

[patriotqueen]

Normally, a 'how are you' was followed by an uncommited 'fine' and could be comfortably ignored.

Michael's clear 'no' made Guy worry, but he tried not to show it. "What happened?" He asked, approaching the other.

[always_zephyr]

"Brian." He said darkly, now pulling one forearm over his eyes, since closing them didn't seem enough protection from the feelings wanting to burst within him. "Brian is what happened."