3rd person POV
Connor watched fondly as Matt scarfed down a bagel whole. His huge cheeks moving as he tried chewing, catching some food that was falling onto his lap and stuffing it back in his already full mouth. He eats like a dog. I like dogs. "Me too" Matt said, interrupting Connors thoughts. "What?" Connor responded confused. "I like dogs too", Connor mentally face palmed. Connor nodded as Matt finally finished and grabbed at the next bagel. Connor grabbed it out of his hands and put it back on the plate as Matt whined out.
"Aw come ooooooon" Matt whined. Connor found it adorable, but had to confront this issue that has been lingering in the back of his mind. "I need to talk to you about something" Connor said, intertwining his hands together and leaning forward, on his elbows, on his lap. "What's up?" Matt chirped. "The needle I found in your arm. What was in it?" Connor spoke seriously. Matt looked down at his lap as his heart rate picked up. He twiddled his thumbs and nervously coughed. "I'm sure you already analyzed it, so there's no need to ask me" He said. "You understand that black tar heroin is illegal in the US and could kill you. You're too young to be doing this shit" Connor said, breaking his bad cop character.
"I can't help it. I can't stop" he said. Connor reached out and held his hand out to Matt. Matt hesitatingly took it as Connor flipped his arm to look. Seeing tiny bruised marks, indicating use. Self harm scars and bruises covered his forearm. A tiny tattoo of a bird on the inside of his bicep popping out at Connor in vibrant color. "What have you gotten yourself into Matt?" He whispered. Something wet hit Matt's forearm, making Connor look up. Matt had tears streaming down his face, a heartbreaking sign for Connor, but Connor couldn't show too much sympathy to him. Connor wiped his tears away, with his thumbs, and held Matt's face in his hands.
Matt looked up at Connor, meeting their eyes, and sniffled. "It's going to be okay" Connor said. Matt nodded and wiped his nose with his wrist. "I-I'm Sorry this is... so embarrassing" Matt scoffed. "No, no, it's okay. I'm going to find someone to help you" Connor spoke softy. Matt scoffed, "help me? How?" he laughed. Connor stared at his tear stained, pink cheeks. He couldn't help but notice every freckle, wrinkle, and sparkle on the boy.
He didn't get out of this trance until Matt rejected his hand from Connors. "I'll be fine. I don't need your help or anyone's" Matt said, taking the bagel. Connor grabbed it and forcefully put it back on the plate. "I'm not offering. I'm telling. We're getting you help wether you consent or not. You need it and deserve it" Connor said, staring him right in his deep blue eyes. Matt stared into Connors eyes, then looking down at his lips.
Connor stared at his chapped lips then flicked back up at his eyes to see he was already staring at Connors. Matt moved in slowly, his heart practically beating out of his chest. Connor hesitated, pulled back, and cleared his throat. Matt quickly continued eating like nothing happened. They sat in silence for a little until Connor stood up to leave. "Wait!" Matt said, grabbing his hand. "My birthday is tomorrow" he said. "W-What?" Connor stuttered. "My birthday. It's tomorrow."
"We'll celebrate in the morning. Now grab your stuff we're going to my place" Connor commanded. "Ooo I love when you get all bossy" Matt flirted. Connor stayed straight faced as Matt grabbed his empty wallet and bagel. "That's all you have?" Connor asked. "Yup, that's everything. Let's go" he said, walking passed Connor.
When they arrived at Connor's house,Connor set up the couch for Matt. "Sorry you have to sleep on the couch. Hank says it 'breaks his back'" Connor said. "Nah, this is the comfiest Damn thing I've ever laid on" Matt smiled, making Connor smile. Connor headed towards the bathroom as Matt plopped down on the couch. "Here" Connor said, handing Matt some neatly folded clothes with Neosporin on the top. "For those" Connor said pointing at his cut up and needle marked arms. "T-Thank you Connor" Matt said, smiling fondly. Matt slipped his shirt off causing Connors cheeks to heat up quickly. Connor instantly turned around, making Matt laugh. "Okay, you can turn around now" Matt laughed. Connor turned around too see Matt in his large brown sweater and gray sweatpants, rolled at the top so they'd fit.
"I don't even know how to repay you for all of this" Matt smiled at the floor. "Don't worry about it. Now get some sleep" Connor smiled. "Okay, goodnight" Matt smiled cutely. Connor blushed, "goodnight".
