a/n: people really like this au lmao (also did you know au stands for alternate universe I DID NOT AND I FEEL LIKE AN IDIOT thank you ao3). this one is gonna be short because idrk what to write but we'll see how it goes
Not canon to the storyline. requested by @gghibi
(Karl POV)
"Where are you?" Nick asks for the fifth time.
"Geez, excited, are we?" I hear Eryn mutter in the background.
I snicker as I walk along the carousel looking for my bag. "Same place I was 30 seconds ago," I answer, smiling. I spot my bag and quickly lift it off the carousel. "Got it. I'll be there in a few minutes."
Nick makes that sound he makes when he stops himself before squealing. Apparently squealing is "cringe" now. I think it's cute, especially when he tries to stop himself.
"Whoever finds the other first gets 10 bucks?" Nick offers.
I smile. "Dude, stop making everything a competition," I say.
"Dude, it'll get us there faster," he says. I can hear the smile in his voice, and I can already imagine him bouncing on his toes or cracking his knuckles on his free hand.
I giggle as I enter the main arrival area, where travelers get picked up by their loved ones. "Fine," I say, grinning bigger. "You owe me ten bucks."
I hear him mutter "wh-" before I cut him off and hang up. I pocket my phone and hurry through the crowd, pulling my suitcase behind me. Only about 15 feet ahead, Nick's brow furrows as he stares at his dark phone screen. Next to him, Eryn nudges him and points at me.
Nick and I make eye contact as I come within 6 feet, and he immediately brightens. We meet in the middle, releasing my suitcase to wrap both of my arms tightly around his neck. He snakes his arms around my waist, desperately holding me close. It feels like my smile is tearing my face in half with how wide it is, but I don't care because Nick is here. He's holding me, and we have each other again.
"Hi," I whisper.
"Hi," he replies.
We pull back enough to look into each other's eyes like the cheesy weirdos we are.
"'M missed you," he murmurs, leaning forward to kiss me. My fingers tangle in his hair as I reciprocate, which is easier now that I'm taller.
"Ew."
I jerk away from him, suddenly remembering there's a 15 year old here. Who is also Nick's foster brother.
"I mean, do whatever you want, but I'm right here," Eryn says, doing a weird half-smile-half-frown thing.
Nick scoffs. He steps a bit further away, but one of his hands remains firmly on my waist. "You should've known this was going to happen," he points out, grinning. "I haven't seen Karl since January, what else was I supposed to do?"
Eryn narrows his eyes at Nick before turning to look at me. "Hi," he says.
I step forward and hug him, which he doesn't seem to mind. It's great to finally meet you, I sign. Nick can't stop talking about you.
Eryn looks like he wants to make fun of Nick, but his face goes red before he can even try. He makes another weird face, and I know he's happy that someone talks about him. I don't know about his old foster homes, but considering the system is fucked, I'm positive that Nick and Betty are possibly the best family he's had. Might ever have.
He clears his throat and turns away. "Cool," he mutters. "Nick, can we go? I told Tommy I'd play Minecraft with him at 2."
Nick and I exchange a look, both of us smiling. "Sure," Nick says, looking back at Eryn. "You feeling okay?"
Eryn nods, stuffing his hands in his pockets. He begins to turn away, but Nick kicks his shins lightly and nods towards me. He looks up at me and smiles nervously. "Uh, I'm happy you're here," he says, gaze falling to the ground. "Nick is kind of lame when he's not talking to or about you, so maybe this'll help."
Nick fake laughs, and Eryn scurries away, giggling. My head falls onto Nick's shoulder as I giggle quietly, my hand reaching blindly for my suitcase. I feel a kiss pressed to my head as Nick slowly guides me forward, and I repay him with a quick kiss against his cheek. He smiles up at me, cheeks tinted light pink.
"I'm glad you're here," he whispers.
"Me too," I say, grinning.
Word Count 754
~A/N~
im starting to wonder if i couldve added more to the actual storyline instead of ending it abruptly...
thanks for the request, but i might cry if i have to do a part 4 i have other ideas for other oneshots for my boys ;-; hope this one was good tho :DD
love yall xxx
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