Quinn is in love with a very much taken Skylar. But after finding Skylar bleeding and unresponsive at the hands of his boyfriend, Quinn is sure the world is playing a cruel joke. Recovery is long and hard, but Quinn is determined to be supportive and caring for Skylar. He just wants the chance to show Skylar there is still hope for him, that someone cares and loves him. And Quinn will be there for Skylar, whatever he needs, even if it's just a hand to hold.<br><br>Skylar isn’t prepared for his whole life to crash down around his ears. The lies he told, the dark secrets he kept, the shithole his life had become. Now everything is out in the open and Skylar isn’t coping well. Quinn is the only reason he hasn’t completely shattered, guiding, helping, and caring for him in ways he had never expected or thought possible.<br><br>But with more and more secrets being revealed, can they navigate the shattered remains of Skylar’s life and, together, build something new?

Searching for Solid Ground

“Of course,” he nods, softening his features and giving Skylar a gentle smile. Skylar doesn’t smile back, but Quinn can see some of the tension leave his body as he tugs on Quinn’s hand until he is sitting on the bed. At this point, Quinn is completely at a loss of what to do. He is sure him being in the room while Skylar is sleeping and most vulnerable is not the best idea and he’s not entirely sure if Skylar knows what he is asking. But nor is he willing to argue if this turns out to be something that Skylar needs.


Quinn scoots up to sit against the headboard, Skylar shifting over to give him space. He knows he’s being overly cautious about the proximity between them, but Quinn can’t help it. He’s worried about screwing things up, worried about scaring Skylar away, worried of stepping out of line or too fast in one direction that he breaks their connection permanently.


Chapter 29