MelodyRainbow654

**PRESENT** Oscar went to Mer’s room and knocked on it softly. He needed to apologize to his friend. Mer was only trying to help him and just like Mer said, he pushed him away. Mer didn’t answer and Oscar opened the door a little, sticking his head in. “Mer?” Mer lifted his head out of the trashcan and stared at Oscar. Oscar’s eyebrows furrowed. “I’m sorry. Do I need to come back?” Mer shook his head and spit into the trashcan for good measure. He put it back on the floor and looked up at Oscar with a curious expression. “Did you eat something bad?” Mer shook his head no. Oscar nodded a little and then walked in further, slowly sitting down next to Mer. Mer watched him with a sleepy look and Oscar smiled. “You look tired.” Mer nodded. “Is this the first time today that you’ve been sick?” I threw up earlier but it was in the bathroom. Your father didn’t hear me. “Oh, okay…” Why are you here? I thought you were mad at me. “I wasn’t mad at you but… but I wanted to say that I was sorry.

After they ate dinner and watched a movie, it was time for them to go to bed. Oscar headed to his room and went to close the door but found Mer was right behind him. “What’s up?” I am going to sleep. “Your bedroom is over there.” Oscar said, pointing. Mer looked over at it and then back at Oscar. He rubbed his arm a little. I sleep better with you. “Mer-“ Please? “I’m… flattered that you seem to get better sleep with me around but I unfortunately can’t say the same. You squirm way too much and we also end up in weird positions when you’re there. Nothing sexual, but just… not comfortable. I have to get some sleep, man.” Mer looked upset and Oscar touched his shoulder. “I’m sorry, okay?” You slept fine last night and I didn’t have any nightmares. Oscar sighed, knowing Mer was right and really didn’t have any other reason why he couldn’t sleep in his bed. Plus, it was proven twice that if he slept near Oscar that his nightmares seemed to not flair up so badly. “Fine, I guess… Just make