I hugged him tightly to me. "Don't you dare say that!" I told him. I felt more wetness on my shoulder and that told me he was crying. "C'mon sweetie. Lets get you home."I pushed him so he was standing and grabbed his hand, manuvering my way from the party. Finally, fresh air filled my lungs and I just kept walking.<br/>I paced myself to Eric's half-drunkenness and we made good progress towards home.<br/>Finally, we were a block away, and I sighed in relief. "Almost home, Eric." I mumbled. He followed me as I dragged him into the building. "Hand me your keys," I commanded. He complied, and I led him to the elevator. We got to his floor and I dragged him off to his apartment. I opened the door, and let him collapse on the couch.<br/>I went to the kitchen, getting him a glass of water. I hoped it never came to this again.