Mine

Chapter 13

Chapter 13

​He walked into the room that he hadn't been in for three days. He saw Chester sitting on the bed. When he entered with Rob, Chester looked up at him and coughed. There was still that ever present fear in his eyes.

​"H-Hi M-Mike," Chester whispered. Mike felt his eyes fill with tears. They had gotten through, they'd pushed past.

​"Oh Chester," he said softly as he walked slowly forward as to not scare him again, "I'm so sorry that this happened to you."

​"I...It...is not y-your fault....I think," Chester said softly. Mike put his arm around him and gently pulled Chester against him. Chester shuddered but let him hold him there.

​"I'm so happy you're ok," Mike whispered as he nuzzled his face into Chester's short hair. Rob smiled at them and shook his head.

​"We're glad you're sort of back Chester," Rob said with a small smile. Chester nodded shakily and Mike held him tighter. He couldn't believe how much he missed this. How much he missed being able to hold Chester next to him. Rob left the room and Chester sighed softly before glancing up at him.

​"I....I s-still....," Chester started. Mike nodded.

​"I know. I get it. How can we make you trust me a little bit more huh?" he asked softly.

​"I don't know," Chester whispered.

​"How about....you ask me a question, and I'll tell you if it's real or if it's not."

​"What?" Chester asked confusedly.

​"You tell me something that you believe, and I'll tell you if it's real or if it's not real."

​"Ok," Chester said quietly. It was quiet for a moment before the first statement came across. "You...You turned me into....this."

​"Real," Mike said softly.

​"You...You l-let them b-burn m-me," Chester shuddered. Mike shook his head gently.

​"Not real. I tried to get to you Chester. My father held me back from getting to you."

​Tears were running down Chester's face, "Y-You think that I-I'm a p-problem and it was a m-mistake to choose me."

​"Not real. I would never take back what I did."

​It was quiet for a long time as Chester thought of his next statement. Mike waited patiently for him to talk.

​"Y-You....abandoned me in the w-woods so they would t-take me?" Chester asked. It was a question.

​"Never," Mike whispered, "I'd never leave you for them. I was chasing after you."

​Chester stared up at him and then looked away, "You love me."

​Mike looked at Chester who was staring at him with his crimson eyes. They were shining with worry and sadness. Chester remembered. Dave hadn't wiped that memory out. Somehow, that one had been kept safe. Mike smiled at Chester and then leaned down. He kissed him softly.

​"For eternity," he whispered as Chester sighed softly. Touch. The touch memories. He'd just triggered one. Mike smiled as he felt Chester wrap his arms around him and snuggle into his chest.

​"I think I b-believe you," Chester said quietly. Mike couldn't help the tears that slid down his cheeks.

​"God, I can't believe you're still here," Mike managed as he buried his face in Chester's hair. It was quiet for a long time and Mike smiled slightly. He had the love of his life back in his arms. Back where he belonged.