Sturniolo Triplets One Shots!

Autism-Matt

Hii! I started this only 4 days ago and I already have over 150 reads, that is crazy! I honestly didn't expect anyone to read this so thank you guys <3

Anyways, this one is a request sent by @izzy_angel05, I hope you like it!
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Matt was diagnosed with autism when he was 9 years old. His parents noticed he had attachment issues, and had a hard time communicating with others. He also seemed to mature a little slower then his brothers and other kids his age. Now, Matt is 18 and still deals with all of this, but he has a lot of support from his family. They always make sure he feels included and helps him when he struggles mentally. Matt knows he he has autism and is different. His family always tries to reassure him he's not different, and to not worry about what others say. Matt always tries to believe it, he really does, but he just feels so different.

"Hey guys, someone from my math class is coming over later, we have a project to work on." Chris yells through the house.

"Alright, I won't be home anyway, I'm going out with Madi." Nick responds. Matt gives a small frown knowing he will be left to himself tonight. It's just for tonight though, he'll just stick near Chris.

An hour later the doorbell rings. "I got it." Chris calls out. He walks to the door and opens it. "Hey Dylan, come on in" he says. Dylan walks in with his backpack and looks around the house. Chris leads Dylan to the living room where Matt is sitting on the couch.

"This is my brother Matt." Chris says pointing in his direction. Dylan and Matt trade a small hi to each other. Chris and Dylan sit on the couch, starting their project.

After about half an hour Matt gets up to grab a snack. When he comes back, he moved over and sits only a couch cushion away from Chris. Chris doesn't mind and doesn't acknowledge it, but Dylan does. He gives Matt a rude stare. Since Matt has a hard time picking up expressions, he is confused as to why Dylan is staring at him. Matt looks awkwardly and gives him a small wave, not knowing what he wants. Dylan gives him a "what the fuck" look and rolls his eyes. This causes Matt to be confused. Did he miss something?

"Do you want to move to your room and work? So it's a little more private?" Dylan asks glaring at Matt.

"No we're fine here." Chris responds, knowing his brother won't want him to leave. Dylan rolls his eyes again.

Another hour passes when Dylan says, "Hey Chris, wanna go get some chick-fil-a? I'm starving" "Yess. I'm starving too" Chris responds. They both get up and start to pack and put their shoes on.

"Hey, uhh, can I come too?" Matt asks quietly.

Dylan gives Matt another rude glare "what the fuck are you Chris's pet or something?" He scoffs.

"Uhh no? I'm his brother?" Matt asks confused.

Chris rubs Matt's shoulder comforting "We'll be quick Matt I promise. Want us to get you anything?"

"Why can't I just go with you?" Matt asks sadly.

"Dude what the fuck is wrong with you? Don't you get the hint, we don't want you there!" Dylan says letting out a small laugh.

"Woah woah woah, don't say that to him!" Chris yells getting mad.

"Why? He's been following us around all day. It's so weird, he's weird! I don't want him coming with us." Dylan replies.

Matt felt that rejection that he has many times in his life. It always bothered him, it always made him feel terrible. But for some reason, this time it felt worse. He fought back tears, not wanting to be made fun of even more.

"What, are you about to cry now? Look, he's about to cry! Why are you so childish?" Dylan says laughing loudly.

"Get out." Chris says sternly, looking at Dylan.

"What?" Dylan says looking shocked.

"GET. OUT!" Chris repeats yelling. "You have no right to talk to Matt like that. You're so disrespectful! Get out of my house and never talk to me again!" Chris shouts at Dylan who looks stunned. He rolls his eyes again and scoffs while walking out.

Chris turns his attention back to Matt, who has tears filling his eyes. He felt his heart sadden for his brother. "What did I do wrong Chris?" What did I do wrong?" Matt's voice breaks.

"Nothing. You did nothing wrong Matt. It's ok. Come here" Chris says while opening his arms for a hug. Matt gladly accepts and melts into his brother. Chris can feel Matt holding back sobs. "Just let it out Matt, it's ok. It's not good to keep your feelings in." That's all it took for Matt's walls to break. He broke down in the comfort of his brothers arms. He sobbed thinking about how all he seems to do it mess up.

"I-I'm sorry. I'm sorry for making Dylan leave. And I'm sorry for being with you the whole time. I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry." Matt managed to say between his sobs.

Chris only hugged him tighter. "Matt stop, you did absolutely nothing wrong ok? You didn't make Dylan leave, I did. I didn't want him here. Please don't blame yourself for anything ok?"

"Why can't I just be like him, or you, or everyone else?" Matt says defeated. "Why do I have to be like this, why do I have to be different? Why can't I just be normal?" Matt cries into Chris's shoulder.

Chris feels tears prick his own eyes hearing his brother think like this. "Matt there is no "normal" everyone is their own person. And that's what is so special about people, we are all different. It's what makes us unique. So Matt, please, please don't feel like you are something different. I don't want you to change, you are perfect the way you are ok? I love you Matt."

Matt just nods into Chris's shoulder not able to give a verbal response back. He hugs him tight one more time before he pulls away wiping his tears. "Why don't we watch a movie, what do you think Matt?" Chris asks, hoping to raise his mood. "Yeah, ok. Thank you." Matt responds quietly. "Ok you pick a movie while I go get some popcorn" Chris says walking towards the kitchen.

Once Chris gets to the kitchen he quickly pulls out his phone and calls nick. "What's up?" Nick asks on the other side of the phone.

"Hey, I'm really sorry but could you come home. Matt hasn't had a good day and I think it would make him happier if you were here. We are just about to start a movie." Chris says quietly so Matt doesn't hear.

"Yeah of course! I'll be home soon. Is he ok? I'm sorry for not being home." Nick responds worried.

"Yeah he's ok. I just think he'll feel better if you were home too. Thank you. I'll see you soon." Chris says before hanging up. Chris walks back into the living room with bowls of popcorn. Matt and Chris both grab a blanket and their popcorn and start the movie.

Not long after the door opens and nick walks through the door. "Nick!" Matt says getting up to hug nick. "Hi Matt! I missed you." Nick says while engulfing Matt into a hug. "I missed you too." Matt responds hugging him tight. They all lay down on the couch to continue the movie, with Matt laying in the middle. Nick and Chris held him tight throughout the movie making sure he felt comforted and loved.

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Never change yourself for others, you are perfect <3