Stephen feels insecure and unincluded amongst the Britain's Got Talent Crew and attempts to hide these thoughts from everyone which leads to a tragic outcome for everyone involved. First ever fanfiction very new to all this just got this story in my head and wrote it down, so please be gentle. any pointers or tips would be appreciated. everything is all a work of fiction all a made up scenario none of this happened in real life. no disrespect meant towards anyone.

One way or another, Dec had been captivated by it all; those eyes, that smile, his somehow calm but chaotic energy. He was captivated. Enthralled. Desperate to live the life he couldn't help but fantasise about. Even if, in reality, it wouldn't be the perfect, picket fence existence he imagined. Even if the world would come falling down over and over again. Even if everything went wrong... It would all be worth it in the end. Dec/Stephen

He no longer felt the water surrounding him. He didn't register his own heartbeat. He didn't really feel as if he was anywhere at all. ~~~ One act and the aftermath it leaves behind when everyone wishes they hadn't hoped to see something more exciting...

Festive oneshots inspired by storylines contained within my 'The world, coming down' series. Dec/Stephen

Even when things had been tough before, Dec had been ready for the steps that came next. Steps towards moving in together, towards the altar and now, slowly, towards building a family. But he hadn't been ready for the toxicity that leaked from Stephen's own family and he wasn't ready for the stomach-dropping vertigo that came when the world was ripped from beneath his feet. Dec/Stephen Sequel to 'The world, coming down', 'As we fall apart', 'I would start a riot' & 'If I could shelter you'

Since the proposal, things have been easier. Dec is going to spend the rest of his life with Stephen and the permanence of a promise like that is more reassuring than he ever expected. But with the wedding looming and plenty of obstacles still to overcome, some things aren't as simple as digging out a plaster from the bathroom cupboard. And at a time when it would be nice if life was just a little easier, some things become more complicated than ever. Dec/Stephen Sequel to 'the world, coming down', 'as we fall apart' & 'I would start a riot'

"Maybe it would be best if..." "What's that supposed to mean?" "I don't think I can do this anymore." It felt like it came out of nowhere. They'd had a lot to contend with for a long time but still, after it all, they'd had each other. Until they didn't. Pressure was building for Dec to find a relationship the media would be happy with. Stephen was still trying to deal with his family. And then there was just the small matter of that photo... Dec/Stephen Sequel to 'the world, coming down'

When he was younger, back when it had all been a secret, Dec had felt strangely brave. He knew Stephen had too, like that time he told him he'd felt invincible. With everything out in the open, the courage was coming back and they were starting to settle into their new existence. There were new challenges but also new freedoms. And one familiar face from the past to threaten it all... Dec/Stephen Sequel to 'the world, coming down' & 'as we fall apart'