Something Isn't Missing [Tyler Seguin]

(Jae's POV)
I unlock the door and let Tyler in before kicking the door shut and locking it behind us. He takes a look around the apartment as I lead him into my room, which is surprisingly not as messy as it usually is. But there are bloody paper towels laying in the corner around the trash bin instead of inside of it. I rush over to it, dropping my keys on my dresser in the little box I have for that purpose, and toss the paper towels into the bin and covering it.
“Well, here we are. My lovely place of sleep and hockey.” I say, tossing my bag to the other free corner of my room before sitting on my bed. I notice Tyler hanging off the door jam, kinda examining the room. I sigh before standing and pulling him in and pushing him to sit on my bed.
“I’m not going to bite you, babe, chill.” I say as I kick my shoes off into the corner of the room, him following suit. I crawl up into my little blanket nook and patted the mattress next to me. He makes his way to me and slides under the blanket next to me, pulling me close to him. I rest my head on his chest as he presses a kiss to my forehead and pulls me closer. I feel safe. Something I haven’t felt in years. I like this.
“I like this. Being able to feel like I can be myself and not be judged for it. Like I know it sounds weird but I feel like I can let my guard down with you, something I’ve never felt with anyone. Something just seems right, call me crazy for thinking this but it does. I’ve spent my whole life with people who’ve only made me feel terrible about myself and everything I stand for. But with you, I feel okay. I feel the closest thing to happy that I can imagine. Or maybe even what I guess could be what happy feels like. Something about this just seems right.” I say, grabbing his hand about halfway through. Tyler lifts our hands and kisses my knuckles before tilting my head with his free hand and kissing me.
I lean up onto my elbows, then eventually gain more leverage as I lean over him, deepening the kiss. I put my hand on his jaw as he rests his hands on my waist, making sure I don’t lose my balance.
I pull away, resting my forehead against his for a second before laying back down in his arms. I let out a yawn before closing my eyes and snuggling closer.
“Goodnight, I love you.” He whispers, pressing a kiss to my forehead just before I fall asleep.

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