Boy In Blue [ bxb cglre / agere ]

HOME SWEET HOME - chp 11

I am very sorry for being gone so long. My mental health took a turn for the worst, and I lost a lot of my will to write, and ideas just would not come. I hope this chapter isn't too dry, and that it lives up to what you were all expecting. <3

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Q : what's your favourite time of day ?

A : i love the midnight black sky !

CHARLIE POV

The day went on as usual, though this time, Charlie had something wonderful to look forward to. Though he could not help himself from the fear that was going home after an exhausting day of school, he knew that he could trust Liam. He could trust his words that his mother was nice; that she was loving and caring.

He slowly made his way to the school gates, making sure to lag behind the crowds and take as much time as he could. His anxiety was through the roof, and his heart was pounding. His head felt fuzzy and the world around him was a blur of bright colors and terrible smells.

He finally made it to the school gates where Liam was waiting for him, talking with a few of his friends about plans for the weekend, how his tests went, the usual. This was something that Charlie could not even fathom casually chatting about.

He made his way up to Liam, carefully taping on his shoulder and recoiling when he turned around rather abruptly.

"Hey Charlie! Give me just a second." Liam gave him that signature goofy grin and turned back to his friends, finishing up their chit-chat before fully turning to Charlie. "Read to go?" He held out his hand for Charlie to hold, looking at him hopefully, the smile never fading.

"Yeah," Charlie breathed out. He gently took his hand and intertwined their fingers together. A small smile graced Liam's face, one that Charlie could not help but blush at.

He's so pretty with a smile.. Charlie thought.

"Okie dokie! Lesgo." Liam started walking in the direction of Charlie's home, which made him stop for a second and look at him fearfully.

"We're going to your home, right?"

Liam stared at him confused. "Yeah? Why?"

Charlie shook his head and started walking side by side with him, though he was very cuddled up to Liam. He was afraid he might see his mother or her obnoxious friends. That was the very last thing he wanted.

"Ya' know, I think my cousin's gonna like you a lot, Char. You're super sweet and adorable and cuddly and adorable- did I already say that?" Liam chuckled nervously as he squeezed Charlie's hand.

Charlie was dumbfounded, to say the least. His cheeks were red with blush and his lips parted in a silent gasp. After a while of staring in surprise at Liam, Charlie closed his mouth and giggled to himself as he looked away shyly.

"I think you're really amazing too." Charlie's voice was a lot quieter than Liam's, yet his feelings were strong, loud, and clear. Liam grinned and turned onto a more residential street. They passed over a kid's park which made Charlie stop for a moment. He had always admired children's parks; all the fun things to do, the life and energy it held, the laughter, the joy. It had been something he'd always wanted to do, but his mother had stopped him every time.

"I didn't know you had a park next to your house." Charlie looked up at Liam with wide, hopeful eyes.

"Yeah! My house is just down the street. We could come play in it later?"