Tw: homophobia
Nick and Charlie lounged on his cosy bed in Nick's bedroom, the soft glow of afternoon sunlight filtering through the curtains. Nick was engrossed in playing cod, while Charlie absentmindedly scrolled through Instagram on his phone.
Suddenly, Charlie's expression shifted from casual interest to dismay. He stumbled upon a post on Nick's profile—a sweet picture of them sharing a kiss. But what caught Charlie's attention wasn't the image itself, but the venomous comments beneath it. Words filled with hate and ignorance littered the comment section, attacking their relationship with homophobic slurs and derogatory remarks.
Nick noticed the change in Charlie's demeanour immediately. Setting aside his controller, he turned to face Charlie, concern etched on his features.
"Hey, what's wrong?" he asked softly, placing a gentle hand on Charlie's arm.
Charlie hesitated, his eyes still fixed on the screen. "It's nothing," he mumbled, attempting to brush it off.
But Nick knew better. He reached for Charlie's phone, gently taking it from his hands and setting it aside. "It's not nothing, Charlie. I can see it's bothering you."
Charlie let out a heavy sigh, finally meeting Nick's gaze.
"It's just... the comments," he confessed, his voice tinged with hurt. "I know I shouldn't let them get to me, but... it's hard."
Nick's heart ached at seeing Charlie's pain. He scooted closer, wrapping his arms around him in a comforting embrace.
"I'm sorry, baby," he murmured, pressing a soft kiss to Charlie's forehead. "You don't deserve any of that hate."
Charlie leaned into Nick's embrace, finding solace in his warmth.
"I just wish people would mind their own business," he admitted, his voice muffled against Nick's chest.
"I know," Nick whispered, rubbing soothing circles on Charlie's back. "But don't let their ignorance diminish what we have. Our love is stronger than their hate."
Feeling Nick's love and support enveloping him, Charlie's spirits began to lift. He gazed up at Nick, a small smile playing at the corners of his lips.
"Thank you," he said softly, gratitude shining in his eyes.
Nick smiled back, his love for Charlie radiating in every glance.
"Anytime, baby. We're in this together, no matter what." And in that moment, as they held each other close, they found strength in their love, resilient in the face of adversity.
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عاطفيةmostly fluff, maybe smut but mostly cute little stories about Nick and charlie, and maybe a few others These characters are not mine all rights go to alice
