Some Much Needed Closure

1- Can Good Things Come To Those Who Wait?

Matt Nichols was waiting. He was also in a bit of a rush. You see, he was going out to dinner, but he was waiting on a certain guy to call him. It had been three weeks since Warped, and three weeks since Oliver's birthday. Three weeks, since Oliver and himself, had had sex. Three weeks since he had confessed to Oliver. Three weeks since Oliver had spoken to him...

Matt looked at himself in his mirror. He didn't look too bad. A simple white shirt with the sleeves rolled up above his elbows, dark grey skinny jeans and brown, somewhat fancy shoes. He wanted to make a good impression because Oli hadn't seen him in three weeks. He wandered what Oli would wear. Matt couldn't care less, he just hoped Oli showed up tonight. He sighed and checked the time. It was time to go...

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As Matt arrived at the venue, he felt much calmer. He could see his mates walking towards him, waving and smiling. Oli was there too. He wasn't waving, or even smiling... he seemed to be quite sad.

Matt walked over and Jordan pulled him to the back of their group. "Do you know what's wrong with Oli? He's been acting really introverted- I know that he is, and he has a shy nature- but I know he can get pretty depressed. That's how he's been acting since he got back. Depressed." Shit, I hope it's not my fault. Matt sighed, he was always there for Oli when he needed Matt, but he wasn't sure if Oli would want him. He knew one thing though, he needed Oli.

They all sat down at a table Lee had generously reserved for them all earlier. Matt was sat next to Oli, which was nice, albeit a little awkward. Jordan was right, Matt could see quite clearly just how fucked over Oli looked. He couldn't help but feel all the more discouraged. As the lads made idle chit-chat about various topics, someone, Matt didn't quite register who, mentioned something that made Oli snap.

"'Ey, Olleh, weren't ya gon' brin' Hanna'?" His head snapped and he spoke for the first time since he'd gotten there. "She wa' buseh..." Matt took one look at Oli and knew he'd have to look after him tonight whether he wanted it or not. Oli didn't speak again but he would sniffle or sigh every now and then.

Oli looked over at Matt after they'd all finished their dinner. Matt caught his gaze and raised an eye brow. "Matt, I know I haven't spoke teh ya since, well, ya know, bu' I need- I need a place teh stay tonigh'. 'Annah kicked me out." Oli drew in a ragged breath and Matt gently placed his hand on Oliver's knee. "You stay wiv' me as long as ya need teh." Oli smiled happily and sighed in silent approval.

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Matt soon found that Oli had nothing with him apart from his wallet, phone and the clothes he was currently wearing. They said their goodbyes to the other blokes before getting a cab back to Matts house. The whole time they were in the cab, Oli cried pitifully into Matts chest. Matt couldn't bare seeing his best mate so broken.