Marriage, a Heartstopper Fan-fiction

Chapter Fifty Two Babysitter

Taos perspective
I got a call this morning from Nick which shocked me because he was really pissed at me after the beach day and rightfully so, I wasn't thinking straight that day, I was a complete dick head. He asked me if I could hangout with Charlie well he was gone and to not take my eyes off him. Charlie obviously relapsed that's why Nick was acting like crazy boyfriend, Charlie's lucky to have someone who cares for him as much as Nick does even through all his struggles. I couldn't have been more wrong about Nick, it's like he was made for Charlie they were perfect for each other. I know Charlie to well to know that he was ok with the idea of me watching over him well Nick was gone so I just won't tell him that nick sent me. I have been meaning to spend some time with Charlie and ask him something anyway. Of course I told Nick yes and I would leave right away, he made me promise like four times that I wouldn't take my eyes off of him. I reassured him I wouldn't let him down plus this wasn't my first time being asked to look out for Charlie, before Nick came around Charlie's mom would often invite me over to keep an eye on him. Honestly I'm just as worried about Nick as I am Charlie he seems to really be taking this whole relapse thing not well, I'll try and talk to him if he'll let me.

I arrived at Charlie's house and I texted Nick right away that I had arrived then knocked on the door. "Knock" "knock"

Charlie's perspective
Nick had left and I was alone in our apartment which didn't happen very often, I was about to turn on the tv and rewatch season four of strangers things so I would be ready for volume 2 of season 4 when it comes out. I was a huge dungeons and dragons fan myself me, Elle, Aled and Tao played in high school so it was no surprise that I love stranger things, Nick watched it with me but often got really scared so he would just bury his face into my chest. The show was about to play when I heard knocking on the door, it kinda freaked me out because we weren't expecting visitors, I stood on my tippy toes and peered through our peep hole and saw my best friend Tao standing at the door waiting for me to let him in. I opened the door and he sighed " Took you long enough jeez" he walked into our apartment making himself at home like he always did then I said "Hi to you too" He laughed and continued to look through our cupboards for snacks. "What are you doing here Tao, you could've at least texted me that you were coming" he smirked and replied "It sounds almost like you didn't want me to come" Although he just abruptly showed up I was happy he was here we hadn't talked in a while and I really missed my best friend. "No im really happy your here" I said before sitting back down on the couch. Tao came and joined me on the couch and started talking about Elle and his wedding, it was such a beautiful ceremony but that reminded me about the jewellers and how he never mailed me back, he probably was just busy. "Tao was it scary when you proposed to Elle" he looked at me and responded "Are you kidding I almost shit my pants, everyone said we should wait, we were too young but I knew she was the one so I just did it" I wish Nick would propose to me but I don't think he's very good at firsts, when I think about it I leaded every first in our relationship. "I wish Nick would propose to me, I don't want to do it what happens if he doesn't want to get married to me" Tao scoffed and rolled his eyes "Charlie are you blind Nick loves you more than anything and is always watching and caring for you of course he wants to get married to you" I froze when he said that, I had just realized why Tao was actually here Nick sent him to fucking babysit me. I looked at Tao and said "Nick sent you didn't he" Tao was the worlds worst liar and his face said it all "I knew it he did, he asked you to fucking babysit me" he then said " Look Charlie I know you may not see his point of view but he only wants to protect you" I know Tao was right and I couldn't blame him I was an unstable wreck but I couldn't help being mad. "I DONT NEED YOU TO BABYSIT ME TAO I needed a friend" he hugged me and said "Charlie if I wasn't your friend I wouldn't be here yes maybe Nick asked me to make sure your ok but I wanted to, I've really missed you" I hugged him tighter " I really missed you too"

After we talked for awhile about engagement stuff, Elle, and Nick. Tao noticed Strangers things was paused on the Tv "Omg Charlie I didn't know you watched strangers things" I looked at him as if I seen a ghost "Duhh we were practically obsessed with DnD growing up this show is literally based off of it" we both gushed about our favourite characters of course mine were Steve because I had a huge crush on him, Robin and Will because they were gay icons and eleven because she is amazing. "I wanted to ask you something actually" Tao said in a serious tone which worried me a bit "What is it" I said in response. He then said "You can say no but, Elle, Me, Aled, James, Lily, and Summer were wondering if you wanted to join our DnD club we've only meet up twice and would love for you to join." Honestly I really missed playing DnD I just haven't realized it until now, I've never met James Lily or Summer but if they play DnD they must be nice and nerdy like me. "Yeah that sounds super fun Tao" Right as I said that Nick came through the door smiling.

Authors Note
I cant wait to write more about Taos new club I think him getting out of the house with his friends will do him some good. I know in the original comics they never played DnD but one day the idea of them playing DnD popped into my head and I loved it so I changed her script a little hope you guys don't mind. ILY ALL AMD THANKS FOR READING 💗😘