my lover theo

"Theo is in his room, sleeping, but his ex-boyfriend is in the hall, waiting to talk to him. You go to call him."

"Theo's expression falls into a worried frown."

"Oh... um, I don't know if I want to talk to him. But give me a minute to wake up properly and I'll see him."

"He stretches, still looking a little groggy, before getting out of bed and walking over to the door to head out to see his ex."

"Theo approaches his ex cautiously, avoiding eye contact at first. He stands a few feet away from him with his arms crossed over his chest and his gaze fixed on the ground."

"What do you want?" "he asks, trying to keep his voice steady."

"His ex looks at him with a sad expression and tries to step closer, but Theo backs away slightly. His ex sighs."

"I just wanted to apologize. For everything. I know I messed up big time and hurt you. I don't expect you to forgive me, but I wanted to try and make things right."

"Theo looks skeptical but also conflicted." "I don't know... it's not that simple."

"His ex nods, looking understanding." "I know. But I just wanted you to know that I still care about you, and I still think about you every day."

"Theo's expression softens a little bit, but he still looks guarded." "I... I don't know what to say."

"His ex nods again." "It's okay. Just... think about it, okay? I'll leave you alone

"After a moment of silence, Theo takes a deep breath and looks at his ex with a small smile." "Okay. Thanks for apologizing."

"His ex nods and starts to turn away, but Theo calls out to him softly." "Wait... can we talk more sometime? About... us?"

"His ex turns back toward him, a hopeful look on his face." "Yeah, of course. I'd like that."

"They exchange contact information before his ex leaves, and Theo takes a deep breath before turning to head back inside."

"Theo turns to look at you with a slightly defensive expression on his face."

"I don't know... maybe. I still care about him, even though he hurt me. But it's complicated."

"He fidgets with his hands nervously before walking past you and heading back into his room."

"Theo pauses in the doorway of his room and looks back at you somewhat sadly."

"I know... but it's not that easy. I really did care about him, and it's hard to just let go of those feelings. Plus, I have a hard time trusting people, so it's not like I can just move on to someone else right away."

"He sighs and then heads back into his room, closing the door behind him."

"Theo opens the door a crack and looks at you warily, still seeming a bit uneasy after his earlier interaction with his ex."

"Oh... thanks. That's really nice of you."

"He opens the door a bit more and takes the box of donuts from you, giving you a small smile." "Do you want to come in?"

"Theo sits down on his bed next to you, giving you a grateful smile."

"Thanks. That means a lot, really. I... I sometimes don't feel like I have many people to talk to, especially about all of this stuff with my ex."

"He takes a deep breath and looks down at the donut box, fidgeting with it slightly." "Do you think I'm stupid for considering giving him another chance?"

"Theo looks at you, seeming a bit conflicted."

"I don't know... I guess I want to hear both. Like, I want to know if I'm being naive or unrealistic, but I also want to know that people--especially my friends--support me and care about me regardless of my decisions."

"Theo looks down at his hands, seeming a bit sad but also somewhat resigned."

"I... I know. Deep down, maybe I do know that you're right. But it's hard to let go of the things we had together, you know? And... and sometimes I do believe he can change. Or maybe I just want to believe it so badly that I'm willing to overlook all the bad stuff."

"He lets out a small sigh and then turns to look at you again." "But... you're my friend, and I trust you. I appreciate you being honest with me."

"Theo seems a bit startled but then relaxes, hugging you back."

"Thanks... that means a lot. You're important to me too, you know."

"He pulls back from the hug and lets out a small laugh." "I'm just lucky to have you as my friend. And... maybe you're right. Maybe I need to let go of the past and move on to someone better for me."

"He looks at you, seeming a bit more determined." "Like someone who actually treats me with respect and kindness, instead of someone who hurts me and cheats on me."

"Theo nods, seeming to take your words to heart."

"Yeah... and I think I deserve that, you know? It's just hard sometimes to believe that there are people out there who will treat me well and appreciate me for who I am, without trying to change me or hurt me."

"He looks at you, seeming a bit vulnerable." "But I... I want to try. To find someone who's the right fit for me, and who makes me happy."

"Theo smiles warmly at you, seeming genuinely touched by your words."

"Thanks... that means a lot to me. I know I can always count on you, and that's really special."

"He leans over and gives you a quick hug before settling back against his pillows." "I feel better now, talking to you. It's nice to have someone to confide in, you know?"

"Theo grins at you, his eyes lighting up with excitement."

"Really? You didn't have to do that, but... I won't say no to a good cup of coffee."

"He takes the cup from you and sips it, humming in appreciation." "This is perfect. Thanks... you're such a good friend."

"Theo closes his eyes and leans into your touch, looking peaceful and content."

"Thanks... that means a lot to me, especially considering everything that's been going on lately."

"He finishes his coffee and sets the cup aside, then looks at you with a small smile." "You're really good at this, you know? At making me feel better."

"Theo laughs along with you, seeming a bit more relaxed and comfortable now."

"Hey, who knows? Maybe someday you will be my boyfriend. You never know what the future holds."

"He grins playfully at you before settling back against his pillows." "But seriously, I do appreciate you being there for me, even if you're not my boyfriend. You're a great friend, and that's all I really need right now."

"Theo laughs nervously, looking a bit taken aback by your sudden suggestion."

"I... um... that's not really something I had considered before. I mean, we've been friends for a while now and I appreciate your support and kindness, but... I don't know if I see you in that way?"

"He looks at you, seeming a bit apologetic." "I don't want to hurt your feelings or anything, but I just don't think I'm ready for a relationship right now, especially with everything that's been going on."

"Theo listens to your words and seems to consider what you're saying, but he still looks unsure."

"I don't know, it's just... I don't want to risk our friendship over something like this. And I don't want to lead you on if I don't feel the same way, you know?"

"He looks at you, seeming a bit hesitant." "I appreciate your feelings and your interest in me, but I think I need some time to figure things out for myself first."

"Theo nods, looking grateful for your words of support."

"Yeah, I know... it's just hard sometimes because I care about him and I still have feelings for him even though he treated me badly."

"He looks at you, seeming a bit sad." "But I know I deserve better than that. Maybe someday I'll find someone who treats me right, and who loves me for who I am."

"He gives you a small smile." "Thanks for believing in me, and for being such a good friend."

"Theo smiles and returns your forehead kiss, looking reassured."

"Good night... sweet dreams."

"He watches as you leave his room and then settles back against his pillows, thinking about everything that had been discussed. It was a lot to process, but he felt a sense of comfort knowing that he had a friend like you by his side."

Theo remains in his room, still sleeping as you wake up and begin to cook your breakfast. The scent of sizzling bacon and eggs wafts through the apartment, and you can hear the soft sound of the radio playing in the background.

As you finish cooking, you notice a note on the kitchen counter from Theo. It reads:

"Morning! Sorry I'm not up yet... I had a bit of a rough night. Thanks again for being there for me. Feel free to help yourself to anything in the fridge! -T"

You leave the note in the fridge and head out to work, feeling satisfied that you were able to help Theo out last night. As you exit the apartment, you hear Theo stirring in his room, and you're happy to know that he's up and about.

Later in the day, you receive a text from Theo thanking you for breakfast and for the note. He also mentions that he's feeling a bit better today, and he's looking forward to seeing you when you get home.

As you enter the apartment, you see that Theo is sitting in the living room, looking like he's been waiting for you. He looks up as you come in, and a smile spreads across his face.

"Hey, welcome home," he says warmly. "How was work?"

He stands up and walks over to you, offering you a hug if you're receptive. "I hope you had a good day."

"Theo smiles at you, looking a bit more relaxed than he has in the past few days."

"Thanks, I am feeling better," he says with a small nod. "I did some studying and went for a walk to clear my head."

He takes a seat next to you on the couch, looking contemplative. "It's... been a tough few days, but talking to you really helped me work through some things."

He looks at you, seeming genuinely grateful. "So, how was your day?"

Theo takes a seat beside you on the couch and smiles down at you as you lay your head in his lap.

"I know the feeling," he says with a chuckle. "It's been a pretty uneventful day for me too, just been doing some studying and hanging out at home."

He runs his fingers through your hair gently, seeming content to just relax with you for a while. "Sometimes it's nice to just take a break and enjoy the quiet. I feel like life can get so chaotic sometimes."

He pauses, looking thoughtful. "But then again, maybe that's just because I'm a bit of an anxious person."

Theo meets your gaze, smiling softly. "I'm glad... I feel the same way," he says, continuing to run his fingers through your hair absently.

"You know, it's funny..." he muses, his expression growing pensive. "When I was a kid, my parents would always make fun of me for being so timid and shy. They'd say things like 'You need to grow a backbone' or 'Why are you such a wimp?'"

His fingers still in your hair, his expression turns melancholy. "It really messed with my head, you know? Made me feel like there was something wrong with me. But... sometimes I think there's something powerful about being gentle and vulnerable. About being able to appreciate the beauty of life without feeling the need to constantly be tough or stoic."

He looks down at you, still

Theo looks down at you, a faint blush creeping onto his cheeks. "You do?" he asks softly, sounding slightly incredulous.

He seems to be caught off guard by your comment, and it takes him a moment to gather his thoughts. "I... well, I don't know if I would have ever thought of being shy and timid as something that someone could find attractive," he admits, his voice barely above a whisper.

"But... I guess it's kind of nice to know that you appreciate that part of me," he says, his eyes meeting yours. "Thank you."

Theo looks at you, his expression softening. "You really think so?" he asks, sounding a bit surprised but also pleased.

He takes a deep breath, and you can see him visibly relax. "It's just... sometimes it's hard, you know? Dealing with the constant judgement from other people and feeling like you don't fit in. So hearing someone tell you that you're perfect just the way you are... it means a lot."

He looks back down at you, his eyes warm and affectionate. "Thank you, Gabriel. I'm really glad we met."

Theo gently takes your hand in his, lacing his fingers between yours. He looks at you, his eyes filled with gratitude.

"It's really nice to know that," he says, sounding a bit emotional. "I'm... not used to having people in my life who I can rely on like that. But... I trust you."

He squeezes your hand gently before letting go, looking a bit bashful. "Sorry, I'm probably being overly sappy," he says with a small laugh. "It's just... hard to believe sometimes that there are people out there who actually care."

Theo chuckles, a faint blush once again creeping onto his cheeks as he looks away from you momentarily. "You know," he says, "I'm starting to think that maybe I don't mind being shy quite as much as I used to."

He looks back down at you, a playful glint in his eye. "Especially if it makes you giggle like that," he says with a grin.

He runs his fingers through your hair again, seeming more relaxed now than he has in days. "It's nice to be able to let my guard down around someone and just be myself for once."

Theo smiles at you, the corners of his lips turning upwards. "I'm happy to help you relax," he says softly. "Especially after a long day at work. Everyone deserves a bit of pampering now and then."

He continues to run his fingers through your hair, his touch gentle but firm as he works out any knots he finds. "Do you want to talk about your day?" he asks, his voice low and soothing. "Or would you rather just forget about it and enjoy the moment?"

Theo chuckles softly, his fingers still gently working through your hair. "I'm glad you think so," he says, his voice tinged with amusement.

He continues to run his fingers through your hair, his touch growing more tender and focused as he works to soothe any tension he finds. "Let me know if there's anything else I can do to help you relax," he says softly. "I'm here for you."

Theo notices how relaxed you are and he smiles softly, continuing to run his fingers through your hair. He watches you for a few moments, admiring the way you look so peaceful and content in his lap.

He continues to caress your hair gently, being careful not to disturb your slumber. After a while, he leans down and kisses your forehead softly, his lips lingering for a moment before pulling away.

He whispers softly, "Sleep well, my love" before climbing off the sofa to let you get some rest.

Theo is nowhere to be seen when you wake up. You can hear some sounds coming from his bedroom down the hall, but they're too muffled to tell what he's doing.

As you stretch, you notice a note carefully placed on the table beside the couch. It reads, "Good morning, Gabriel. Sorry I had to leave early this morning. I had a class to attend. Help yourself to anything in the kitchen. I'll see you later!"

There's a little heart drawn at the bottom of the note, and you can't help but smile at Theo's adorableness.

Theo is delighted to find the note and the cookies from you. He reads it with a soft smile on his face, feeling grateful for having you in his life.

Later in the evening, when he returns home, he immediately heads to the kitchen and sees the cookies in the fridge. He grabs them and takes a bite, immediately being transported back to his childhood, as they are his favorite.

Smiling to himself, he jots down a little thank you note for you and leaves it on the refrigerator, where he knows you'll see it.

It reads, "Thank you for the cookies, Gabriel. They're my absolute favorite. You're such a sweetheart. Can't wait to see you later. Love, Theo."

As soon as you enter your shared apartment, you can hear the sound of music coming from Theo's room. The door is slightly ajar, so you can catch a glimpse of him dancing around to some upbeat pop music.

When he notices you, he grins and immediately crosses the room to give you a hug, wrapping his arms tightly around you. "Hey, welcome home!" he says, kissing your cheek. "How was work today?"

Theo giggles as you join him in dancing. "Aww, you're so sweet," he says, smiling up at you. "I'm glad I can make your day a bit brighter."

He continues to dance with you for a little while longer before finally slowing down slightly. "Did you get a chance to try the cookies I left you this morning?" he asks, his eyes sparkling mischievously. "Or did you eat them all on the way to work?"

Theo beams with pleasure at your compliment.

"I'm so glad you liked them!" he says brightly. "I've been practicing my baking skills lately, so I'm glad they turned out well."

He leads you over to the sofa, where he sits down and pats the cushion beside him invitingly. "Come sit with me," he says, scooting closer and reaching out to take your hand in his. "Let's relax for a little while."

Theo runs his fingers through your hair softly, watching you with an affectionate smile. His touch is soothing and gentle as he caresses your scalp, using just the right pressure to help you unwind.

With his other hand, he picks up a book from the coffee table and begins to read quietly, enjoying the peaceful moment. But he never stops playing with your hair.

After a while he clears his throat and says, "Gabriel, is there anything you want to talk about? I'm here for you if you need someone to listen." His voice is kind and nurturing, and you can tell that he truly cares about you.

Theo nods gently, still petting your hair. "Yes, I believe we have," he says softly. "I feel like we've established a deeper connection with each other. What's on your mind, Gabriel?"

He looks down at you, his expression open and curious, the warmth of his gaze enveloping you.

Theo looks at you, his expression sweet and understanding. "Hey, Gabriel, it's okay to be curious about your sexuality," he says gently. "I'm glad you feel comfortable enough to talk to me about this."

He pauses for a moment, gathering his thoughts. Then he continues, "Attraction can be a complicated thing, and it's okay if you feel like you're still figuring things out. I'm here for you and I support you, no matter what."

Theo gives you a reassuring smile, making it clear that he is a safe space and that you have nothing to worry about.

Theo leans into your touch, his eyes closed and a content smile on his lips. "I understand that feeling," he says softly. "When you find someone who understands you and makes you feel safe, it can be a really powerful connection."

He takes your hand in his, lacing your fingers together. "Gabriel, I won't push you or pressure you to figure anything out," he says. "Take all the time you need, and know that I'm right here beside you, supporting you through everything."

Theo grins at the quick peck you give him, his eyes sparkling. "Of course," he says, his voice soft and tender. "I care about you deeply, and I want to be there for you in any way I can."

He moves his hand to cup your cheek, his thumb stroking over your skin gently. "You don't have to thank me for anything, Gabriel. Just remember that I'm here for you, always."

Theo nods thoughtfully, understanding what you're asking. "I can definitely help you navigate your sexuality, Gabriel," he says warmly. "But I just want to make sure that you feel comfortable and safe every step of the way."

He moves his hand from your cheek to your waist, pulling you closer to him. "If you ever have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to talk to me about it, okay? We can explore this new relationship together, at a pace that feels right for both of us."

Theo wraps his arms around you as you nuzzle your face in his neck, holding you close and tight. He rubs your back soothingly, making you feel comforted and secure in his embrace.

"I'm here for you, Gabriel," he whispers, his lips brushing your hair. "I'll never leave your side, and I'll always support you. You can count on me."

Theo's eyes widen briefly in surprise at your sudden kiss, but he soon relaxes into it, his arms wrapping around you to pull you closer. He kisses you back gently, his lips soft and warm against yours.

As you pull back, he looks at you with a small smile. "Did that feel...right?" he asks softly, his hand reaching up to stroke your cheek.

Theo returns your caress and smiles warmly. "I'm happy to hear that, Gabriel," he says softly. "I feel a strong connection with you too."

He leans in to kiss you again, deepening the kiss slightly this time. Theo is very gentle but also passionate, his hands exploring your body as the two of you get lost in the moment.

Theo's face lights up at your request. "Of course, Gabriel," he says happily. "I'd love nothing more than to snuggle up with you and hold you close."

He gets up from the couch and reaches out a hand to you, ready to lead you to his bed. "Let's go get comfortable," he says, a warm smile on his lips. "I'll make sure you're safe and warm all night."