If Clifford did not feel stupid before, he sure felt stupid as hell in the moment. He knew that this wasn't like old times but a part of him had hoped that they could establish those old feelings once again or have something to hang on to. A soft sigh escaped over his parted lips but still their hands were connected as one with each other. That part, at least, stayed the same for them both. Clifford's hand tightened up around Toby's slightly then he eased up a bit with another sigh after Toby's words.
Of course, he should've seen it coming. Things were different between them, yes and honestly, Clifford just wanted things to go back to normal but that was easier said than done, unfortunately. Clifford knew deep down inside that they could probably never be back on the same track but at least, they can steer or try to get back on track, somehow. There was a time and a place for that though.
❝No need to apologize, Toby. It was stupid of me to even ask or feel that way.❞ He admitted openly then eyed him as he released the grip from Toby's hand and took one last swig from his wine. A part of him wanted to leave but how could he leave Toby in a vulnerable state of mind again? It'd be like a repeat of the past. He felt a bit sorry for them both and just reeled from the feeling of the past.
Clifford stood up and smiled down to Toby, eyes gleamed a bit as he had an idea. Something that would hopefully cheer Toby up a little bit. ❝Come on.❞ He muttered softly and extended his hand out for Toby to grab. ❝Let's go for a stroll in the park.❞ Clifford basically said in a soft tone, hoping that Toby would oblige to this. After all, it has been too long since they took a stroll together with each other and maybe this will be a walk down memory lane for them.
A nice stroll, fresh air and laughter does the body good. Let's hope that's correct for this moment in time.
Of course, he should've seen it coming. Things were different between them, yes and honestly, Clifford just wanted things to go back to normal but that was easier said than done, unfortunately. Clifford knew deep down inside that they could probably never be back on the same track but at least, they can steer or try to get back on track, somehow. There was a time and a place for that though.
❝No need to apologize, Toby. It was stupid of me to even ask or feel that way.❞ He admitted openly then eyed him as he released the grip from Toby's hand and took one last swig from his wine. A part of him wanted to leave but how could he leave Toby in a vulnerable state of mind again? It'd be like a repeat of the past. He felt a bit sorry for them both and just reeled from the feeling of the past.
Clifford stood up and smiled down to Toby, eyes gleamed a bit as he had an idea. Something that would hopefully cheer Toby up a little bit. ❝Come on.❞ He muttered softly and extended his hand out for Toby to grab. ❝Let's go for a stroll in the park.❞ Clifford basically said in a soft tone, hoping that Toby would oblige to this. After all, it has been too long since they took a stroll together with each other and maybe this will be a walk down memory lane for them.
A nice stroll, fresh air and laughter does the body good. Let's hope that's correct for this moment in time.