Quarantine Hits Different // NICK X TONY

Chapter 11: All Is Revealed In The End

Tony and Nick celebrate their anniversary with a romantic weekend in San Diego before road-tripping back to the Hype House together.  While they were gone, the gang had negotiated the terms of Thomas's remaining at the house and created some new policies. The oldest member would have to agree to all four in order to stay a part of the Hype House:

1.  Seek professional help.

2. Release a public apology admitting to everything.

3. Never spy on or try to control any other members again.

4. No more lies.

When the couple gets back, each person pitches in enough money to give them all equal ownership of the house and the business. Accepting his defeat, Thomas agrees to all of their terms. He signs up for group therapy and anger management courses to take place over the summer. The video, however, takes a little longer. It's not until a week after the lovers' return that he comes to terms with what he's done enough to sincerely apologize. During that week, some much-needed changes are made around the house.

For starters, Tony moves into Nick's room, switching places with Chase. The whole situation had brought Chase and Ondreaz much closer as friends and they were happy to make the change. Also, without Thomas's constant watch and control, the members were able to post pretty much whatever they wanted. They began to share their raw opinions and unfiltered quirks, letting their fans get to know them better. Although neither Tony or Nick are ready to take their relationship public, they let themselves be freer when filming together. The bond with their supporters grows even stronger.

The members also decide to hold "family" meetings each week to give everyone a chance to check-in or work out any issues that come up. Thomas is still on a probation of sorts, so he is not allowed to contribute to the first one and sits quietly. The gang gathers in the living room. As per her role as the interim matriarch of their little family, Kouvr leads the meeting. "That last policy goes for everyone," she addresses the group, "So starting now, everyone is going to confess any secrets they've been hiding. Who wants to start?"

Tony answers eagerly, "I will! First, I would like to take this time to official let y'all know that I am bisexual."

Everyone cheers before letting Tony continue. He turns to his boyfriend and speaks directly to him, "Nick, you turned this unexpected, unbearable situation into the happiest point of my life. I love you so much and I'm sorry that my actions made you question that for even a second."

Nick smiles at his boyfriend and kisses him in front of everyone for the first time (on purpose that is). The members tease them with "Oooos" and "Awwws" like they did when Kouvr and Alex first started showing PDA around the house. Nick pulls away and replies, "I love you too. And don't be sorry, going through this made our relationship stronger than we knew it could be." He then turns to face the others and adds, "Oh and ditto on the bisexual thing. It must be nice not to be the only one in the house now, huh Chase?"

Tony elbows his boyfriend hard in the ribs and Nick realizes his mistake. "Shit, it just slipped out. Sorry buddy," the blonde boy apologizes, flustered.

Everyone else turns to face Chase, trying to gauge his reaction. Even Ondreaz stares, though he's known for months now.

"Well, since we're being honest I might as well just tell you now," Chase takes a reassuring breath before confessing, "I'm gay. That's right. This vampire king only desires neck from those of the male persuasion."