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A ringing noise filled Aaron's ears as it engulfed his thoughts.
ALEX: (In an urgent voice as he shakes AARON) Aaron! AARON! Are you okay?
Alex's voice broke through the static.
(AARON is crouched on the ground, trembling)
His heart throbbed, a burning sensation erupting in his throat
The gun was still clutched near his heart, the handle slipping through his fingers.
(AARON drops the GUN to the ground)
Tears welled in his eyes.
(AARON begins to cry, a shocked almost blank expression on his face)
He almost did it.
ALEX: (Shouting, while he shakes AARON'S shoulders) AARON! CAN YOU HEAR ME? (Voice cracks with sadness) SPEAK TO ME!
He almost killed Alex.
(AARON stares down at the GUN on the ground)
He almost killed his best friend.
(ALEX begins to cry as well, pulling AARON into a hug)
He almost killed his lover.
(ALEX trembles as a shutter shakes him)
ALEX: (Whispering)...A-Aaron...?
(AARON grabs the GUN)
Aaron softly parted his lips, his voice broken and wispy.
AARON: (Whispering) I am damaged...
His eyes were glassy, his face emotionless.
(AARON looks up at ALEX)
AARON: Far too damaged...
His calloused fingertips reached out for Alex, the softness of his cheeks comforting him.
(AARON reaches out and cups ALEX'S face, wiping tears off of his cheek)
AARON: But...(Smiles at ALEX) You're not beyond repair...
A single tear fell from Alex's eye to Aaron's palm.
AARON: Stick around here, make things better...(AARON stands up, GUN in hand) Cause' you beat me fair and square... (Turns around)
Alex worriedly looked up at him, for once unable to say anything.
(ALEX stands up as well, reaching to touch AARON on the shoulder)
Alex's voice sounded defeated.
ALEX: (Stuttering) A-Aaron-
Aaron moved stiffly.
AARON: (In a calm tone, as he turns around) Please, stand back now...
Confusion drifted through Alex, carefully moving his feet.
(ALEX looks solemnly down at his feet as he paused, taking a step back)
AARON: (Makes a small gesture with his hand)...Little further...
(ALEX takes another small step back)
Aaron took in a deep breath, exhaling out heat.
Tears still burned his face, as he could feel them well up again.
(AARON slowly lifts the GUN to his head)
AARON: (Broken voice) Don't know what this thing will do...
Alex widened his eyes in horror.
AARON: Hope you'll miss me...
His hands covering his mouth as his body trembled.
AARON: Wish you'd kiss me...
A muffled sob of terror escaped his mouth.
AARON: Then you'd know I worship you! I'll trade my life for yours-!
Aaron's finger slid into the trigger.
ALEX: (Whispering) Oh my god...!
Alex let out another sob.
AARON: And once I disappear...
Aaron's finger ticked on the trigger.
ALEX: (Takes a step forward) Wait, HOLD ON-!
Tears streamed down Aaron's face once more.
AARON: Clean up the mess down here!
Alex could hear his heart beat in his ear drums.
ALEX: (Grabs AARON, wailing) NOT THIS WAY!
A silence ripped through the air, Aaron and Alex both completely still.
(AARON and ALEX both stare at each other, ALEX slowly taking the GUN away from AARON)
Aaron hung his head in shame, tears continuously falling.
(ALEX stares at him for a moment, tossing the GUN to the side)
Aaron silently sobbed, clutching his heart.
(ALEX embraces AARON hugging him tightly as he cradled his head)
ALEX: (Whispering) Hey...Our love is God...
AARON: (Sniffles) Our love is God...
(ALEX leans in and kisses AARON)