[It's...not the reaction he expected. Then again, Neil doesn't know what he expected. In a moment, they're locking lips in a violent rush. The next, he's down nearly flat on the ground, fists already clenching in the way of expectation, of waiting for an attack to counter.
But Neil does nothing of the kind. He only listens in silence as Alex rants, until he finishes and silence fills the air between them.
Finally, the younger man straightens, a complicated emotion on his face.]
I'm sorry, Alex. I never should have brought you here.
[Because it was a selfish decision. Because honestly, after everything, Neil was only chasing memories, and he had to bring another into that mess.]
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But Neil does nothing of the kind. He only listens in silence as Alex rants, until he finishes and silence fills the air between them.
Finally, the younger man straightens, a complicated emotion on his face.]
I'm sorry, Alex. I never should have brought you here.
[Because it was a selfish decision. Because honestly, after everything, Neil was only chasing memories, and he had to bring another into that mess.]