[ he had. alex's love was tangled, but it was there. and dolph managed to salvage what he could, surgically pulling out the shattered parts. pieced them together out of an overwhelming want that keeps him going. he can still love. he can. it can still mean something.
a gift. a miracle.
dolph thinks the real miracle is that people want him to.
his grip is firm. not tight, but enough to feel moored in stormy waters. fingers circle the back in soothing motions. these hands were never good for much, really. not for loving, not for protecting, not for anything.
but his hands, they can still — ]
I'll hold onto you. With everything I am.
[ even when maruki is ready to let go. even when it's time to go back. even when the dream ends. he'll still be here, holding on. his arms encircling the air between. and the shadow of his friend. ]
no subject
a gift. a miracle.
dolph thinks the real miracle is that people want him to.
his grip is firm. not tight, but enough to feel moored in stormy waters. fingers circle the back in soothing motions. these hands were never good for much, really. not for loving, not for protecting, not for anything.
but his hands, they can still — ]
I'll hold onto you. With everything I am.
[ even when maruki is ready to let go. even when it's time to go back. even when the dream ends. he'll still be here, holding on. his arms encircling the air between. and the shadow of his friend. ]