Reaching out to dl_greenarrow.

[chloesullivan]

Chloe wasn't sure how many hours had gone by since they got back to the Clocktower, the apartment was much lighter now so she knew the sun was up, but she hadn't moved from her position since Oliver laid down on his bed and she wasn't planning on doing so.

She could have sat down on the chair by his bed or even on his bed, but she didn't want to get comfortable and risk falling asleep so she picked a spot on the floor, leaning back against the door frame and watching the bed.

Although she couldn't see him from where she was beyond the covers and the fact that he was obviously under there, this was enough for her. She wanted to be able to give him some space and still keep an eye on him since she absolutely refused to leave him alone even for a second, she wasn't going to risk it, not after what had almost happened.

And every time she thought about that she had a hard time not breaking down, she couldn't stop from thinking what it would be like if she had suddenly woken up to find that his body had been found outside his property.

To say she was freaked out and scared didn't even begin to cover it, but this wasn't about her, this was about him and her doing everything she could to make sure she helped him in every possible way.

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[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"I'm not hungry," he responded. "So it doesn't matter to me."

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

She took a deep breath and rubbed her hands over her face, trying to pull herself together, "mac and cheese is fine," she told him, standing up and patting the dog a little, at least making food would keep him busy for a little while.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"All right." He pulled out a box of it, studying the instructions for a moment before moving to grab a pan and filling it with water.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

"Where have you been all this time?" She asked finally, stepping closer to him and leaning against the opposite kitchen counter from the stove. She wanted to touch him, offer some level of comfort, but she didn't think he would want it from her.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He was silent for a moment. "I haven't been staying in any one place very long," he admitted, shrugging. "Bouncing from property to property."

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

"Are you going to leave again?" She asked, her voice quieter this time.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"Because you're going to take your eyes off me long enough that I could?"

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

"I'm not planning on it, but it'd be good to know if you're planning on it," she told him, turning to the coffee maker and starting coffee, she wasn't going to be able to sleep anytime soon after all.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"I don't have any plans," he responded, stirring the macaroni and cheese.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Chloe took a deep breath and nodded a little, letting the coffee maker go and turning to look at him again, "would you prefer if I left and asked one of the guys to come stay with you?" She asked quietly, she didn't want to leave him, but she didn't want to make him hurt more either.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"I don't need anyone to stay with me, Chloe. People have better things to do with their time, and that includes you, so." He shrugged.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

"Leaving you alone is not an option, I just want to make you as comfortable as possible and if that's without me here, I understand," she told him her stomach turning a little.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"It's a waste of time," he told her.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

"Why? Because you don't think you're worthy of anyone worrying about you and wanting to make sure you're okay?" She asked, her jaw clenching a little.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He paused at that and turned to look at her, his expression neutral. "I'm fine."

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Her face softened and she shook her head, taking a deep breath and stepping forward, "no, you're not." She told him, "you're far from it."

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

Oliver let out a breath, raising a hand and rubbing it over his face, turning away from her once more.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Chloe took a deep breath and took a step forward, placing her hand over his back.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He tensed a little but didn't pull away from her.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

She held her breath when she felt him tense, but when he didn't move, she rubbed her hand over his back slowly, watching what she could see of his face.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He went back to stirring the macaroni silently, letting out a breath.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

"Talk to me, Ollie," she said quietly, stepping closer, "tell me what's on your mind."

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He shrugged a little. "Nothing, really. I'm just kind of numb."

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Chloe pursed her lips together, at least he talking, "when was the last time you slept?"

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He drew in a breath and let it out slowly. "I don't know. Awhile ago, I guess."