So I Left This Up For A Week Because I Thought No One Would Vote

So I left this up for a week because I thought no one would vote 😅

But y'all did <3

Fic under the cut to save space

Warning: arguments, brief mention of suicide

Angst to fluff

Misc. Info: Worm is the name of my farmer

"I'll come get him in the morning. Thank you, Dr. Harvey." Elliott hung up the phone and sighed. Worm passed out in the mines... again. The next morning, Elliott got dressed and set out to go get his husband. "Hello, Dr. Harvey." Elliott said, failing to hide how tired he was. "Good morning Elliott, he's over here." Harvey led Elliott to Worm's bed.

"Hi El," Worm said quietly. "Hello dear." There was a slight anger in Elliott's greeting. Worm stood up, and they walked back to the house. Once inside, Elliott let out a loud sigh. "Dear, we need to talk."

"Look I know I probably worried you but I'm fine like always"

Elliott turned around quickly and stared at his partner. "That's the problem." He said sharply. "You don't take proper care of yourself, you don't take any emergency equipment with you, you either get home late or not at all, how cant you see what's wrong here?!" Worm looked shocked. He didn't realize how much this had been affecting Elliott. "Baby, I'm sorry but-"

"But what? You'll be more careful next time? 'it won't happen again'? You say this every time and every time I believe you when I know I shouldn't." Elliott could feel tears welling up in his eyes, but he refused to acknowledge them. "I worry about you day in and day out, and it's almost like you don't care about your own life!" Worm looked into Elliott's eyes, tears streaming down his face. He took a step twords his husband, resting a hand on his cheek and wiping away his tears. "I'm so so incredibly sorry, my love." Worm said quietly. He didn't know what he could say to calm Elliott down. Worm took a deep breath and wrapped Elliott in a loose hug.

Elliott relaxed into Worm's arms and pulled the blue haired man into his chest. He felt himself begin to cry again. "I know this is your job, and I admire your dedication, but if you could take a break from the mines at the very least and stay home with me, I would be very appreciative." Worm nodded his head and led Elliott to the couch. Elliott laid down as Worm got comfortable on his chest. Being careful of his wounds, he rested his hand on Worm's back and stroked his hair.

"I know nothing I can say will make you forgive me, or believe me, or anything of the sort, but I hope that at the very least you'd still like to stay with me." Elliott looked down at Worm and kissed his forehead. "I believe our vows included 'till death do us part' did they not?" He asked rhetorically. Worm smiled. He would do every in his power to make it up to Elliott, and that was a promise he was determined never to break.

The two men fell asleep on the couch, holding each other close. Ensuring that nothing could hurt their loved one.