Bi-Curious (BoyxBoy)

♠︎ Chapter 33 • Don't Stop Me Now ♠︎

Bi-Curious
Chapter 33
"Don't Stop Me Now"

Ethan

        I text Ryder to make sure he knows I'm okay. He says he knew so I don't sweat it. Xander must've told him.

        I cuddle closer to Charlie and hum contently. I'm so glad he's back in my life again. I can't imagine what I'd do if he'd... if he'd succeeded. I never would have forgiven myself.

        Charlie opens his eyes sleepily and pokes me. "Psst, Ethan, Ethan, baby, good morning, but psssst."

        I smile immediately. "Good morning, baby."

        Charlie blushes. "I need help going to the bathroom."

        "Okay, what do you need me to do?" I ask, ready to do anything he needs me to.

        "I need help standing up right now and getting around." He looks away awkwardly. "I can take care of myself mostly. I might want help washing my hand..."

        "Okay." I nod and stand up, holding my arm out to him. "You can lean on me or I can carry you. Whichever you prefer."

        He stands up and almost falls, the IV almost coming down with him.

        "Shit," I catch him. "Carry it is then." I put him back down on the bed so I can get a better hold before picking him back up bridal style and walking him towards the bathroom.

        Charlie brings the IV along and then looks at the toilet. "I can do this... I can do this..."

        I open the lid with my foot and he hikes his hospital gown up. I put him down on the toilet and adjust the IV so it isn't in the way.

        "I don't wanna pee sitting down. Ethan—"

        "Okay, I got you." I help him back up to his feet, my arms wrapped around his torso to keep him steady while he leans against my chest.

        "Close your eyes and cover your ears." Charlie stutters.

        "Okay, baby." I do as he says, closing my eyes and leaning down so I can cover my ears while still holding him.

        He moves his head against me to signal that he's done before reaching to flush the toilet and almost slipping. Charlie curses and looks about ready to kick the toilet.

        I open my eyes and uncover my ears. "It's okay, Charlie, you'll be back on your feet in no time." I reach over and flush the toilet. "It's better I do this than a nurse, right?"

        "They're used to doing this and they aren't my boyfriend who is helping me pee like I'm getting potty trained again." He frowns. "I don't want you to see my penis like this. He doesn't like this attention."

        "I really don't mind, Charlie, and I know you're fully capable. Just let me help you. If I ever get hurt, I'll let you do that same for me." I help him shuffle over to the sink.

        "I wasn't there for you when you got hurt though." He squeezes soap into his hand before looking at me in the mirror, silently asking me to wash his hand with mine.

        "And I wasn't there when you were hurting. But we're past that now and we'll always be here for each other." I promise and put soap on my own hands before silently washing his, keeping my expression neutral as his bandage comes into view.

        Charlie tries to subtly move his arm out of view, but it causes the IV to roll and I can see his eye twitch slightly. He's been hiding his whole left arm since I got here. It's always under the blankets and whenever he does anything, he pretends the arm is basically chopped off and has no use anymore. Charlie sighs after I dry our hands and turns to bury his face in my neck, unable to walk back to the bed.