Depressed!Americax Reader- Save Me

It wasn't until one day when you found Alfred sitting in the waiting room of the conference building. He must've thought everyone cleared out or something because he was sitting there talking to Matthew's pet, Mr. Kumajiro. He was sprawled out on Alfred's lap and Alfred was stroking his back softly and slowly. Alfred wasn't his usual happy and cheery self  and that was odd to you as you have only seen him in that state. He started talking to the Polar Bear cub and his voice sounded shaky. 

You started to hear the tears in his voice and saw that he was crying. You never heard Alfred cry, let alone sob. It was if a whole new person was sitting on that couch. 

You look to the broken man on the couch and see Kuma pawing at the cow-lick on his head so he can give him his attention. Alfred looked up at the little bear and the bear engulfed him in a hug. Alfred wrapped his arms around the tiny bear's body and sobbed on his shoulder. Is this how Alfred felt this whole time? He's the type of person to hide his feelings behind a smile and repress them, poor Alfie.....

When you hear sniffles and see that he's not crying anymore you emerge from the corner of the corridor and see him on the couch. He put his glasses on and stared at you with that goofy smile of his. 

"Oh hey [name]. What are you still doing here?" 

You gave a warm smile and replied, "I had to do some work. Would you mind driving me home?" 

He shook his head and picked up Kuma and walked with you to the car. When you got to the car he opened the door for you and you got in. He always had good manners and was polite. When he got in the car he let Kuma go on your lap and then he started the car and drove away from the meeting place. 

"How did you like the meeting today?" You asked Alfred since there was nothing else to talk about.

He made a quick frown and replied, "I thought it went well." 

You knew you shouldn't have brought it up but there was nothing else to talk about. You nodded and then turned your head away from him and looked out the window for the rest of the car ride, stroking Kuma's soft tummy in the process. 

When he got to your  house, you thanked him and then picked Kuma up so I can get out of the car. I laid him back down on my chair and then looked to Alfred who was smiling at you but you could see past that, you could see the sadness in those sky blue orbs. 

"Well, see you tomorrow [name]." You were worried for him. You didn't want him to be alone tonight, you don't think he can handle being upset and alone for long. 

"You want to, hang out sometime?" 

Alfred looked at you with shock in his eyes. 

"What?" 

"You heard me, I asked you out." 

Alfred thought for a moment while staring at you before answering. 

"Sure [name], that would be nice." He replied with a smile. 

You gave him another smile before you closed the door and then walked into your house. When you got in the house, you plopped on the bed and thought about Alfred. All you could do was whisper, "Poor Alfie..." before you drifted off to sleep. 

When you woke up the next morning you noticed you had a missed call. It was from Alfred. You didn't want him to think you were ignoring him so you called him back. 

It took him a few minutes to answer the phone. He sounded worse than last night. 

"Oh hey (name), I called you earlier but you didn't pick up." 

"I know I'm sorry Alfie, I overslept." 

"It's okay. Do you still want to hang out today?" 

You can't possibly refuse. He just sounds so sad. 

"Yeah. How about a movie?" 

"The new Superman movie?" 

"Yeah we'll see what ever you want to." 

"I'll see you soon then." 

"Sure thing Alfie." 

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You arrived there in record time. Your house wasn't that far away from his so you just walked there. You knocked on the door and he opened it. He didn't look too happy. the happy-go-lucky, optimistic, hero was gone.

"You ready to go?" He tried so hard to smile but you saw past it. 

"Yes. Come on Alfie."

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You got there in Alfred's car. The theater wasn't too crowded since it was the day after opening night and not many people go to the movies during workdays. You had the day off.

You brought the tickets and went into the theater and sat in the middle so you can get a great view of the movie. You looked over at Alfred who was watching the movie with a frown. Superman is his favorite hero! He was really depressed because of those assholes at the U.N. 

"Alfred?" You whispered so you wouldn't disturb the people around you. 

"Hmm?" 

"You wanna skip the movie and go get a bite to eat?" 

"I just want to go home." 

You nodded sadly and got up with him so you both can leave theater on the best part. As you exited it, you heard the crowd going beserk and you frowned since you wanted to see it too but Alfred isn't feeling great so and you mainly did it for him.

You both pulled up to his house. He looked at you and said, "I'm sorry but Mattie is coming to get Kuma and I didn't want to miss him." 

"It's fine Alfie. In fact, I want to spend the night at your house." 

"You..do?" You nodded and he smiled and let you into the house. 

You noticed he had an Xbox and so you asked him if he wanted to play some games. He nodded and there you two were, playing Mortal Kombat vs. DC and you were kicking Alfred's ass.

You were too busy in the game to see that Alfred was breaking out of his depression because you heard his hero laugh. 

"Damn (name), you're good!" 

You turned your head in surprisement to see his hero grin and the light in his eyes back. Your Alfred was back. 

You pause the game and then glomped him in hugs and little kisses here and there. You were overjoyed. 

"ALFIE YOU'RE BACK!" 

He pulled you away and then gave you a deep kiss. 

"All it took was for you to save me." 

You gave him a kiss back and whispered, "Heroes need saving too."