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Tell Me We Belong Together Chapter 3

cross posted to AO3

or start with chapter 1

or start with the first fic: The Reason Is You

Authors: Crysty09, erisgregory

Crysty09′s tumblr Rating: Explicit Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply Category: M/M, Multi Fandom: Roswell New Mexico (TV 2019) Relationship: Michael Guerin/Alex Manes/Kyle Valenti Characters: Michael Guerin, Alex Manes, Kyle Valenti, Max Evans, Liz Ortecho, Isobel Evans, Maria DeLuca Additional Tags: Angst and Fluff and Smut, Hurt/Comfort, Established Relationship, Polyamory, Domestic Fluff, Domestic Bliss, Various Combinations of Our Boys Together, Threesomes, Unsafe Sex Summary: Michael, Alex, and Kyle continue to navigate their way in their new relationship together. But there are forces outside of their blissful bubble working against them. What will happen when they are put to the test? Author’s Notes:The sequal to The Reason Is You is here! We are both so excited to continue this story with you all, thank you to every reader, kudos, and comment leaver! Your support keeps us going!

The air was dusty around him, they were moving through a city center, trying to meet up with a source; when suddenly the air erupted in a hail of gunfire and screams. Alex ran, ran hard, trying to find the source and he had just found a building to cover him when an explosion rang out and everything went dark.

In the bed, he had sweat and tears covering his face and he thrashed against the sheets, low groans and whines escaping him.

Kyle woke first, as Alex's body was half on top of his own. He was tossing about and making pained noises. Once Kyle was awake enough he realized that Alex was having one of his nightmares.

This required delicacy, because he couldn't just put his hands on Alex and wake him. He had to do it in as non-threatening a way as possible.

"Alex? Honey?" He asked softly at first. When he got no response he tried a little louder. "Alex. Aleeeexx. Hon, you're having a nightmare. Come back to me." He urged.

"What is it?" Michael asked sleepily.

"Alex is having a nightmare and I'm trying to wake him up." Kyle replied. He ran a hand down Alex's arm as lightly as he could. "Alex, baby, you're safe." He tried again.

Around the darkness, he could hear the screams of his brothers as they were hit or trapped under the building with him and he felt sharp pains shoot through his leg. He tried to force his eyes open as he heard someone yell his name

Suddenly, at Kyle's gentle touch, his eyes snapped open, his breath coming out in ragged gasps and sobs slipping from his lips as he tried to get his bearings.

Kyle worked to soothe Alex with his hands and words, but he knew an upset like this wouldn’t easily fade. On the other side of him, Michael sat up rubbing at his eyes in the darkness. “Is there anything I can do? Get some water, a washcloth?” He offered. He hadn’t seen Alex like this before though they’d warned him it happened now and then.

Alex could hear their muffled voices nearby but he was still struggling to focus on them. He was shaking all over, tears still falling freely.

Kyle nodded to Michael, "yeah, water would definitely be good and then sit on his other side," he kept his voice quiet and calm.

Michael nodded and slipped out of bed. He hurried to the kitchen for a bottle of water and then rushed to bring it back. Kyle was still talking to Alex softly when he got back. As instructed he sat on the other side of Alex and opened his water for him then passed it to him without a word.

By the time Michael returned, Alex's vision and hearing had cleared slightly. He could feel the warmth on either side of him as he took the water, his hands shaking; he took one small sip and handed it back to Michael, dropping his head in his hands as he tried to breathe.

Kyle kept his touches featherlight over Alex's sweaty skin, "s'okay," he whispered, "just breathe, you're safe."

It was a little hard to see in the dark, but Michael put the cap back on the water and held on to it in case Alex needed more. He felt a little helpless because Kyle seemed to know what to do, but Alex was still very upset.

"Touch him, he needs touch, just keep it very light." Kyle explained. Michael was so grateful for the instruction and he took to stroking his fingers along Alex's arm and back.

"Baby, it's okay, just feel whatever you need to feel, you aren't alone. You're safe." Kyle repeated.

Alex zeroed in on the feeling of their hands on him, focusing on that and grounding him. After a moment, he was able to suck in a few deep breaths and his muscles seemed to relax slightly.

When Kyle knew that Alex could hear his voice, he took a breath and said quietly, "Okay Alex, tell me five things you can see."

Alex took a small breath and opened his eyes slowly, "you, Michael, our bed, the walls of the cabin, the laundry basket."

Michael listened to Alex list the five things he could see and felt oddly happy to be included. He wanted Alex to know he was here, even if he didn’t know how to really help like Kyle did.

Kyle gave Michael a small smile before continuing, "good baby, now four things you can feel."

Alex closed his eyes and took another deep breath, "your hands, Michael's hands, the sheets, the fan blowing."

Kyle nodded, smiling at the way Alex's breaths were coming easier, "good, three things you can hear?"

Alex listened, "your voice, Michael's breaths, the air conditioner"

Michael watched all of this in awe of Kyle. Even he felt soothed listening to Kyle talk. It was kind of amazing to see. And it seemed to be working on Alex. His breaths were steadier, his voice calmer.

He could feel Alex starting to relax, and Kyle smiled, "okay, two things you can smell, "our bed, and my own sweat," he crinkled his nose and chuckled lightly.

Kyle laughed, "good, now one thing you can taste."

Alex's breathing was reaching normal, "the water Michael brought me." He sagged against them slightly.

"Welcome back," Kyle said, with a soft smile.

When Alex relaxed against them, Michael placed a small kiss on his shoulder. He didn’t quite know what to say, though Michael suffered from nightmares too, he didn’t think this was exactly the same. Waking up usually calmed Michael’s anxiety, but this went deeper. He just wanted Alex to know that he and Kyle were there.

Kyle smiled at Michael, "so that was a grounding exercise, he taught me that after one particularly bad night that ended with me getting an accidental black eye," he touched Alex more solidly now, running a hand through his hair, "in case you ever need to do it and I'm not here, just remember sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. The order doesn't really matter." He leaned into Alex now and nodded for Michael to do the same, "and make sure to keep your touches soft and slow until you are sure that he's completely here."

Michael leaned into Alex just a little more, his hand firmer as he stroked Alex's arm. "I will." Michael promised. He committed the exercise to memory and then leaned his head over on Alex's shoulder. "I love you." He whispered. He'd been worried, but now that Alex was calming down, Michael was calming down too.

Alex nuzzled his face in Michael's hair, his breathing almost normal now, "I love you too," he replied, his voice still a little shaky as he reached for Kyle, squeezing them both gently, "both of you."

Kyle brushed Alex's bangs off his forehead. "How do you feel now? Do you want to try and sleep or are you getting up?" Kyle asked gently. It was always up to Alex, whatever was best for him and since Kyle didn't have to be up early the next day he would get up too.

He loved that Kyle knew what he needed, knew how to take care of him. Alex sighed, "I'm still tired, can I have one of my pills and try to sleep a while longer?" He breathed, staying close to them both.

“Sure.” Kyle answered softly. “I’ll be right back.” Kyle slipped from the bed and padded off into the bathroom while Michael rubbed circles on Alex’s back. When Kyle returned he passed a little pill to Alex and Michael handed over the water bottle again.

Alex snuggled into Michael while Kyle was gone, "sorry if I freaked you out," he whispered. He smiled at Kyle when he returned with the pill, taking it and the water bottle and quickly popping them in his mouth, "thank you guys," he finally said.

“You didn’t.” Michael assured him. “I’m just glad I know how to help now.”

“You’re welcome, babe.” Kyle said softly. Then he laid back down next to Alex and patted the pillow next to him. “Do you want the middle?” He asked Alex.

He felt a little guilty taking the middle away from Kyle but he truly thought having them both close might keep him more grounded, so he nodded, "if you don't mind," he said, his voice sounding small.

Kyle smiled, "of course not, come here."

And Alex immediately curled up beside him, pulling Michael with him.

Michael curled on his side, one hand wrapped loosely around Alex’s bicep. Just to reassure Alex that he was there. He thought Alex was pretty amazing with his ability to bounce back from a panic attack so fast.

Alex could still feel his heart beating faster but he knew his medicine would kick in soon so he forced himself to focus on the warm hands touching him. This was his first panic attack in ages and he hated the hungover feeling that he got after they subsided.

Kyle settled down, one hand on Alex to comfort him. He closed his eyes and just listened to the other’s steady breathing. This attack hadn’t been too bad compared to others Alex had, but it was enough that Alex needed his meds which was bad enough. Kyle hoped he would be able to rest now. That was his last thought as he drifted back to sleep.

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