When Nick and Charlie accidentally witness the brutal murder of three strangers, they want nothing more than to forget it ever happened, to stay safely inside their cosy little bubble. However, incredibly shaken by the violent events, the boys find themselves unable to escape the consequences of that day. Between Nick's nightmares and Charlie's controlling mother, they both continue to fight for and protect each other -- even if that means covering up a murder to do so... (Originally posted on Ao3)

ALL CHARACTERS BELONG TO ALICE OSEMAN (Takes place in between books 3-4 and Nick is aware of Charlie's eating disorder) Charlie has been struggling a lot lately, Ben has slowly been trying to come towards Charlie and he was not taking no for an answer....(SHIT GOES DOWN) Nick has been extremely worried about it. He always opens up to Charlie about things but can never get him to open up. Well it's time to do something about it, he can't continue ignoring it like it isn't a problem. Will contain lots of cute fluff moments and a lot of cuddling, it is not all angst and is actually quite a feel good book. TW: Self harm Eating disorders/body dysphoria Assult Almost rape and sexual assult Extreme bullying