12 Parte Ongoing MatureHe wanted Jake to be here, to sit beside him like he used to. He wanted Jake to see him like this, to care. To wipe his tears away with those warm, steady hands, to whisper, "It's okay, I'm here."
He wanted Jake to cup his face, to kiss his forehead, his cheeks, his lips,to kiss all of it away, all the pain, all the years of missing him.
But Jake wasn't here.
And Jay was still alone.