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“Mats, where-”It took Marco a second to register that Mats was on the ground hyperventilating and looking extremely pale. When he did, he shut the door and sat in front of him.“Oh, Mats, honey. Can you look at me?”Mats did, and some emotion Marco couldn't decipher flashed across his face when he realized who it was. “I-i-if you're he-here to in-sult me-”Marco cut him off quickly with a shake of his head. “No, never. How horrible do you think I am? Don't answer that actually. I need you to try to take deeper breaths, match me.”Mats tried, but it didn't seem to work. Marco hesitated for a moment. “Do- Are you okay with touch?”Mats nodded. Marco scooted forward a bit but stopped.“I'm going to sit you in my lap, is that okay?”Mats nodded, looking a little unsure. Marco sat behind him and pulled him into his lap and flush against his chest, hugging him tightly.“I'm going to count my breaths, try and match them, alright?”Mats let out a noise of agreement. It actually seemed to work, and Mats breathing started slowing down.“You're doing so good, Mats. Just keep breathing for me.”Mats let out a strangled sound in response. “Do you want me to call Benni? Or I can call Mario because he's helped me through panic attacks before?”“M-Mario, I- I don't want Benni to- to see me like this…”Marco pulled out his phone and quickly called Mario. “Sunny? Need you in Mats' room, hurry.”Mario, fortunately, was not the type to ask questions. “Got it.” He hung up and focused his attention back on Mats. “He's on his way. Just keep breathing for me, hun.”Less than a minute later Mario opened the door carefully, making a surprised noise at the sight. “Panic attack?” He asked as he moved to sit in front of Mats.Marco nodded. “He didn't want Benni and seeing as you've actually helped me through some, I thought you could help.”Mario nodded and turned to Mats. “Did an event trigger this or are you just overwhelmed? You can just show me a number.”Mats held up two fingers and Mario made a soft noise. “I understand that. You're safe here, we've got you, alright?”Mata nodded, closing his eyes tightly."Can I hold your hand? It might help you feel more grounded.”Mats nodded and Mario intertwined their fingers. Mats relaxed slightly and Marco started counting his breaths again. Finally, Mats managed to take in an actual breath.“Good, you're doing so good honey,” Mario murmured.Mats took another deep breath and it seemed the worst of the attack was over. “Do you have anything in your fridge?”Mats nodded distractedly. Mario squeezed his hand before standing up to look through his fridge. He frowned at the amount of energy drinks, but chose not to comment and grabbed a bottle of water. Mats was still shaking intensely so Mario helped him drink some.“Thank you. Both of you,” Mats mumbled, getting off Marco and sitting against the foot of the bed. “Are you sure you don't want Benni? I think you'll feel better with him here,” Marco said.Mats shrugged. “I just- I feel like such a burden to him and I don't want him to have to deal with this too.”Marco made a soft noise. “Oh, honey, you're not a burden to him at all. Do you see the way he looks at you? He loves you so much. And if he had a panic attack would you think him a burden?”Mats immediately shook his head. “No, never, he's perfect.”“So why would it make you a burden?”Mars opened his mouth, then closed it. “Oh,” he said quietly.“Can we call him?” Mario asked.Mats nodded. Mario stepped away to call and Marco pulled Mats into another hug. Mario rejoined them and Benni was walking in soon after.“Benni?”“Oh, Schatz, are you okay?” Benni asked softly.Mats pulled away from Marco to bury his face in Benni's neck. “I'm sorry, Benni, I-”He broke off with a sob and Marco and Mario took it as their cue to leave.“What are you sorry for? You haven't done anything wrong.”Mats shrugged. “I'm such a burden to you, can't even go a week without breaking down and worrying all of you.”“Mats, love. You are not a burden. You are overwhelmed and that's not your fault. I love you, Mats. So much. I promise you.”Mats didn't say anything, just hugged Benni tighter.“Bed?”Mats nodded and reluctantly let go of Benni. Benni smiled and helped him up before leading him to the bed and tucking them both in. “Never gonna leave you, Mats. I'm always right here. Get some sleep, sweetheart, you'll feel better after some rest.”“Love you so much,” Mats mumbled as he drifted off. “I love you too, Liebling.”