A few minutes pass and they hear a knock on the door, Jax looks over at Apollo, “It’s Dakota,” He says still holding Ace’s hand. Jax stands up and walks to the door.

“Hey-” Jax says opening the door as Dakota pushes past him.

“How is he?” Dakota asks sitting down next to Ace.

“I think he’s ok,” Apollo says sitting up.

“How did you…?” Dakota asks looking at Ace.

“We found him in the bathtub,” Apollo says squeezing Ace’s hand, “He fainted,” He says standing up and sitting down on the bed.

“I’m still not sure what’s going on,” Jax says putting himself in the conversation.

“You didn’t tell him?” Dakota asks looking over at Apollo.

“I think Ace would want to be the one to tell him, I’m not even sure if he’s ready to share that part of his life yet,” Apollo says looking down at Ace.

“I guess, also could we maybe put some clothes on him,” Dakota says looking at Apollo.

Jax shakes his head and walks to the closet and grabs some boxers and sweatpants, “Here,” He says handing Apollo the clothes, Apollo nods his head thanking Jax and slides the boxers onto Ace’s legs. He quickly finishes putting the clothes on Ace and then sits back down, “Will you be taking him?” Jax asks looking at Ace.

“I would like to stay with him, either that be me staying here or him coming with me,” Apollo says looking at Jax.

“Well, I wouldn’t want you to have to carry him so you can sleep on the couch if you want,” Jax says as Dakota stands up.

“I think I better go, I’m tired and he seems to be in good hands. I don’t think he would really want to see me if he woke up either,” Dakota says hugging Apollo and kissing Ace’s head, she walks over to Jax and hugs him, “Don’t give up on him,” She whispers as she lets go and walks out the door.

Jax walks over to the bed and sits down, “So, what happened?” he asks running his fingers through Ace’s hair.

“Ace….Ace tried to kill himself,” Apollo says looking down at Ace.

“He-wait, he was…..he tried to kill himself...W-why?” Jax asks looking at Apollo then down at Ace.

“That part I think he would like to tell you himself, but all I’m gonna say is it’s because of his past,” Apollo says, “We’re lucky he tried to drown himself, it would’ve been harder to deal with it if he tried anything else. We probably would’ve had to go to the hospital,” He continues as he looks at Jax, “What’s with the bandage on his leg?” Apollo asks looking at Ace’s leg.

“One of his clients cut him,” Jax says still looking at Ace.

“You sure it wasn’t himself?” Apollo asks looking at Jax.

“Yeah,” Jax replies.”

“Then it must’ve been Hale,” Apollo says laying down on the bed, “I-I have a question,” He says turning his head towards Jax.

“What?” Jax asks looking down at Apollo.

“How much do you like Ace?” Apollo asks looking at Ace.

“Hm, enough...I like him enough,” Jax says rubbing his thumb on Ace’s cheek.

Apollo looks at Ace then up at Jax, “Do you love him?” He asks still holding Ace’s hand.

“I feel like it’s too soon to say,” Jax says as Apollo sits up.

“I love him...a lot, he’s like family. Maybe something more….I’ve known him for a long time,” Apollo says standing up, he picks Ace up and walks to the side of the bed and sets him down in the middle, “Would it be ok with you if I sleep here, I don’t want him falling off the bed,” He says looking at Jax.

“I don’t mind, I’m gonna go wash up,” Jax says walking to the bathroom.

Apollo watches as he closes the door, he sits down and pulls off his shirt and throws it on the floor. He climbs under the covers and puts them over Ace, he then grabs Ace and pulls him close to him. Ace smiles feeling the warmth of Apollo’s body, Apollo leans down and kisses Ace’s head. He then leans his head back on the pillow and drifts asleep. Jax walks out of the bathroom and sees Ace smiling, he smiles as he walks over to the bed and lays down. Jax moves so his back was touching Ace’s and falls asleep.

“No, no no,” Ace whispers as he kicks his legs, Apollo wakes up and looks down at Ace. He rubs his fingers along Ace’s back, Ace calms down and stops talking. Apollo smiles as he looks at the clock, it’s three am. He leans his head back and stares at the ceiling, “You’re too nice,” Ace says still dreaming. Apollo smiles hugging Ace tightly.

“Don’t mention it,” Apollo says as Ace puts on the clothes.

“What now?” Ace asks walking over to Apollo and sitting next to him.

“Whatever you want,” Apollo answers laying back on the bed, Ace lays on top of him.

“Whatever I want, Hmm?” Ace asks smirking, Apollo raises his eyebrow. Ace moves his legs to both sides of Apollo, he leans down and looks at him. Apollo reaches his hand up and grabs Ace’s neck, he pulls himself up and kisses Ace. Ace kisses back and puts his hands on the bed, holding himself up. Apollo moves his other hand to Ace’s waist, he pulls away and looks at Ace’s eyes.

“Your eyes are beautiful,” Apollo says rubbing Ace’s face, Ace tilts his head into Apollo’s hand.

“Hmm, I think they’re boring,” Ace replies pulling their faces back together, Apollo pushes Ace onto the bed and pulls his shirt off. Ace stares at him and runs his fingers along all the curves in Apollo’s chest, Apollo lays down on Ace’s chest and lets his legs fall. Ace plays with his hair as he sucks on his nipples, “Mmmm,” Ace moans squeezing Apollo’s hair.

Apollo pulls away, “You sure you wanna do this?” He asks lifting his head and looking at Ace, Ace looks away then back at Apollo and shakes his head yes. Apollo sighs, “I do too but I don’t think you’re ready just yet, will you wait a few days?” He asks kissing Ace’s chest,

Ace rolls his eyes, “Sure, but I just have one question,” He says sitting up.

“What?” Apollo asks kneeling.

“Why not just take advantage of me and then throw me out, that’s what I’m made for right?” Ace asks as Apollo sits up.

“No one is made for that and why would I do that, I wouldn’t want you to get more hurt than you already have. I also don’t wanna lose you,” Apollo replies hugging Ace’s waist.

Ace blushes, “I think it’s time for bed, where do you want me to sleep?” He asks looking down at Apollo

Apollo smiles, “If you want you can sleep in here with me,” He says standing up, Ace turns and looks at the bed. Apollo picks him up and walks to the side of the bed setting him down, Ace starts to take off the big sweatpants and throws them on the floor. He then climbs under the covers and snuggles in, Apollo blushes slightly and climbs into bed. Apollo gets comfortable, Ace snuggles right up to him.

“Is this ok?” Ace asks rubbing his head on Apollo’s chest.

“I don’t mind it,” Apollo says as he smiles.

Ace wakes up and looks at Apollo, Apollo continues looking at the ceiling. He sees Ace staring at him out of the corner of his eye and looks down at him, Ace smiles hugging Apollo tightly.

“Was that dream better?” Apollo asks rubbing Ace’s back.

“Yeah, a lot better,” Ace says remembering what he did, he starts to cry.

“What’s wrong?” Apollo asks with a concerning face.

“Why….why did you save me?” Ace asks stuffing his face into Apollo’s side.

“Be-because I-I love you, you don’t deserve what happened to you,” Apollo says blushing.

“I love you too,” Ace says looking up at Apollo with a smile.

Apollo stares at Ace and leans down picking up Ace’s head. Apollo kisses him for a few seconds, he then pulls away, “Let me rephrase, Ace I like like you….a lot,” he says looking at Ace.

Ace blushes, “I know...I don’t know how I feel,” Ace says laying his head back down.

“I get it, I know you’re not good with feelings. I also know you like someone else but if you ever get the chance….I’m here, I-I'll always be here,” Apollo says leaning his head back down, “You should get more sleep, you need to recover. I’ll cancel all your clients tomorrow and pay you however much you would’ve made, I wanna make sure you’re ok before you start working again,” Apollo continues as he closes his eyes.

Ace smiles, “You’re too nice,” He says falling asleep.

Apollo smiles, “...Don’t mention it,” He says remembering their past.