The Next Best Thing - SCP Foundation

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We sit on the bed. It's a simple iron frame and a comfortable mattress.

The room is quiet.

They see nothing unusual on the CCTV.

I run my hand down his face.

It's going to be okay, Blake. I'm here. I'm always here.

Nobody else is going to treat you like I do.

I'll always be here. Don't worry about them.

He lays on my lap. A single tear runs down his face. He stares at my face.

You're such a piece of shit. I hate you.

His hand reaches and lays on my chest. I smile.

I know. Jackass.

I reach down and kiss his neck. He sighs.

What would I do without you, Blake? I think I'd be dead.

I can see he's torn. I know this is right. He thinks this is wrong.

I… I have shit to do. I can't be late again.

Make an excuse. I don't get to see you enough. I'm stuck in here all the damn time.

I know, but-

No buts. If you really cared about me, you'd stay.

He falls silent, clinging to my side.

We sit there for a moment.

I'm aware of what I'm saying, of course.

But it doesn't stop me. I know what I must do.

It's for their benefit, really. They just can't see it. They won't, or can't.

He'll make the right decision. I know he will.

I'll… I'll find an excuse.

Good. I knew you'd make the right decision. I love you, Blake. You're… really good to me. And it's a better time than the dangerous SCPs, right?

A short chuckle escapes him.

My hand reaches down to caress his side, and to search his pockets.

I s'pose.

Besides. It's not like you have anyone else.

He coughs. Looks left, then right, glancing at the control panel window.

Wait. What time is it? A-ah, fuck… I really, REALLY gotta go, just… I'm sorry, please don't-

It's fine. Truly. Go ahead and do what you must do. I'll be stuck in here by myself. Thanks for that.

…

I'll see you later.

I- I hav-

I said, I'll see you later.

…goodbye, Lilly.