(to have this happen, to have klavier gavin actually treat him like he's a worthwhile skater and someone who deserves a chance, it gives apollo that small glimmer of hope. that honesty shooting straight to his heart, and for right now, he doesn't care if he's fallen for klavier or not.
he's just glad someone cares.
he tries to force down his sniffles and sobs, but it only makes them come out more hiccuped and pained than he actually feels. this is one of his lesser moments, easily, breaking down in front of a legendary skater just extending a kind hand. a hand that now has a tissue in it, and before apollo can even extend his own hand to take it, he suddenly finds it gently wiping away his tears. the only thing he can do in a situation like this is gaze, into what's easily been the kindest and sweetest face he's met with in weeks.
his breathing softens, almost completely stopping as calm, blue eyes look at him like he's all the world right now, and he finally snaps out of his daze, bright red-faced and blinking as he tries to divert his attention anywhere than the face he just spent five minutes staring at.) Y-Yeah right, even on your worst day, you could still win a gold, I'd watch you skate no matter what.
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he's just glad someone cares.
he tries to force down his sniffles and sobs, but it only makes them come out more hiccuped and pained than he actually feels. this is one of his lesser moments, easily, breaking down in front of a legendary skater just extending a kind hand. a hand that now has a tissue in it, and before apollo can even extend his own hand to take it, he suddenly finds it gently wiping away his tears. the only thing he can do in a situation like this is gaze, into what's easily been the kindest and sweetest face he's met with in weeks.
his breathing softens, almost completely stopping as calm, blue eyes look at him like he's all the world right now, and he finally snaps out of his daze, bright red-faced and blinking as he tries to divert his attention anywhere than the face he just spent five minutes staring at.) Y-Yeah right, even on your worst day, you could still win a gold, I'd watch you skate no matter what.
(... shit.)