Beautiful

Chapter 2- In a world like this, I got you

Nick woke up with a big ass headache. He tried getting up, but failed. "Why the fuck does my face hurt?" He thought. Then he finally remembered what happened last night.

"Kevin?" He called. No answer.

"Oh God I'm gonna be sick" Nick immediately ran to the bathroom and threw up. Nick looked in the mirror and frowned "Carter, you look like shit". He sighed and washed his face.

He came out from the bathroom and there was suddenly a voice coming from behind him "You had me worried Nick".

Nick closed his eyes and took a deep breath, he turned to face Kevin "You didn't have to do that Kev".

Kevin laughed "I didn't? Oh okay! So I should have just left you alone so you would've gotten beat up and mugged by that guy? Yes Nick, such a great idea! How come I didn't think of that?"

"Kevin....that's not what I meant"

"What do you mean then? Please, enlighten me Nick"

"I'm sorry, okay? I didn't mean to be reckless Kevin. It just happens".

To say Kevin was shocked was an understatement, Nick never apologized about his behavior, even when he and the guys were ganging up on him.

Kevin sighed and walked up to Nick and touched Nick's cheek "The bruising isn't that bad"

"What were you expecting?"

"Well you were punched really hard, I just put a cold bottle of water on your face and hoped for the best"

"Well judging on the look of amazement on your face, it seems like my face looks okay"

"It does" Kevin tugged on Nick's shirt "Come on, let's eat, I bought breakfast and may have gotten you your favorite"

And for once in his life, Nick didn't argue.

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After they've finished eating breakfast, Kevin excused himself to go to the bathroom and take a shower. Nick was in bed watching cartoons and after a few moments he was soon fast asleep.

After a few minutes, Kevin finished his shower and came out of the bathroom and his eyes immediately found Nick's sleeping form.

"Figured he'd fall asleep again" Kevin thought.

Kevin walked to the bed with the intention of tucking Nick inside of the comforter, but Nick suddenly started mumbling something in his sleep.

"Get away"

"Nick, it's me Kevin, are you okay man?"

"Get away"

Kevin got an idea what was going on with Nick and he began distancing himself.

"Nick, wake up"

"GET AWAY" Nick screamed, louder this time.

And suddenly, Nick was throwing punches in the air and he was yelling. Kevin had no idea how to handle a person experiencing a nightmare but he knew that he shouldn't wake them up, but he couldn't handle it. Nick looked like he was in pain.

Kevin got on the bed and tried to get closer to Nick again. Nick stopped moving so Kevin took advantage of the situation and he knelt beside the younger man and lightly slapped his cheek "Nick wake up".

Nick suddenly tackled Kevin and they fell on the floor, they started rolling on each other. Kevin was on top of Nick and he saw that Nick's eyes were still closed.

Kevin screamed as he shook Nick's shoulders "NICK WAKE UP!"

Nick's eyes immediately shot open, he was sweating and panting then Kevin got off him.

"Nick? Nick?"

Nick wasn't responding, but his eyes were open. Kevin helped Nick sit up, and when he was sitting up Kevin pulled him into his lap and pulled him into a hug "Nick, wherever you are, come back to me please". He started rocking Nick back and forth.

Then Kevin felt Nick hug him back "Kevin" Nick whispered.

Nick sounded so sad and lost, Kevin's heart almost broke, but he didn't let his feelings completely overcome him. He didn't know what Nick was dreaming about but he needed to be strong for the both of them. He loves Nick, and since Nick isn't strong enough right now, he'll supply strength for the both of them. He'll be whatever Nick needs, and more.

Kevin smoothed Nick's hair "It's okay, you're okay"

Nick was about to say something but his tears overcame him.

"Let it out, it's okay, let it out sweetheart" Kevin continued to rock the younger man back and forth.

After a few minutes Nick had stopped crying and they were just on the floor. Nick was holding on to Kevin like his life depended on it.

"Nick let's get back on the bed"

"Don't leave please"

"I'm not leaving sweetheart, I am just going to help you get on the bed"

"Promise?"

"Have I ever broken a promise Nick?"

Nick didn't respond, he just hugged Kevin tighter.

"Come on Nick, help me out here" Nick still hadn't moved a muscle, and judging from his emotionless face, he isn't planning on moving any soon.

If Nick wasn't going to stand up, then Kevin was going to have to carry him up. Kevin's hand went under Nick's knees and his other hand went to support Nick's back.

When Kevin got Nick on the bed, he position himself, while never letting go of Nick, he lay Nick on top of him, with Nick's head on Kevin's chest. Kevin then wrapped the both of them in his comforter.

Nick finally spoke "You do always keep your promises"

Kevin laughed "Never doubt me"

"I never have, I'm just hard headed"

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"About what?"

"Nickolas, you know what"

Nick sighed "My dream was about what happened last night at that club, or outside the club, the only difference is that you didn't come on time, and, well, the guy got what he wanted"

"Oh Nick"

"I'm okay, just a bit startled"

"I'm here and you won't ever be scared again"

"That's impossible Kevin"

"What did I say about you doubting me?"

"You told me not to" Nick said while burying himself deeper in Kevin's neck.

"I won't leave you alone, ever"

"I love you Kevin"

"You too Nicky" And if only Nick knew how much he really loved him.

"Go back to sleep Nick, you need it, I'll be here when you wake up"

When Nick didn't reply, Kevin looked at him and saw that Nick's eyes were closed again.

Kevin proceeded to go to sleep but he first decided to send out a small prayer "Please let him sleep well, if any bad dreams come his way, please send them to me, I beg of you, or to whoever is listening up there" and Kevin further drifted to sleep.