Hartley leaned against Axel and just tried to pretend that things were all right. He would try calling his parents, maybe they would help. Yeah, right. He didn't really believe that. But at least Axel was here now. At least they were together now. "I love you."

What a great moment to say that for the first time. Hartley snorted and turned his head to the side to kiss Axel. "I'll be fine. I can hobble. Just go... You know. I know you're busy. I'll see you after, yeah?"

For now he wanted to maybe lean back against that wall and try not to think about his boyfriend fucked by disgusting assholes just to give more money to what had to be the biggest asshole.