Nick Nelson
Charlie should be coming soon. I'm dishing out some pasta before David walks past me, before slapping the back of my head. I huff and continue focusing on the pasta.
"Oi! Get some out for me, yeah?!" He yells before sitting on the sofa and turning on the television.
Mum sighs and walks past me before grabbing a glass and some wine. "David, if you want food ask politely." She says. "I didn't raise you to have no manners." I smirk and add some tomato sauce on the pasta. Suddenly, the doorbell rings and Mum answers. It's Charlie. His hair is freshly curled and he's wearing a baggy jumper.
My mum smiles and hugs him. "Hi my love! Come inside, Nick has made some pasta for you!"
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We're sat in my bedroom. Charlie's head is rested against my shoulder as we watch Hocus Pocus. Even if it isn't near Halloween, that isn't very relevant. Charlie has eaten some of the food, not a lot though.
I grab his fork and place it in his hand. "Make sure you eat, yeah?" I smile, caressing his cheek.
He smiles. "I don't feel too hungry though..." He responds.
I look at his dish and put it aside. "That's okay! Just remember to eat some throughout the day, yeah?"
Charlie nods. "How was the appointment?" He asks. Shit. I've honestly been dreading this question all week. I had planned this. I just had needed to say it.
"Yeah." I slowly say. "Umm... It's... I'm not... I'm not dyslexic!" I chuckle awkwardly. Shit. Shit shit shit...
His eyes widen. "Seriously?! Then what is it...?"
"Just... I-illness. It'll get better!"
Charlie's eyes become tenfold more worried. He gulps. "Oh... Well the good thing is you're going to get better! Yeah...?"
I nod shakily. I lied to him. Shit...
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