18 | Name

LMFAO ik the chapter's name sounds ridiculous but idk what else to name it sorry

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Once Charles made sure Sam was working alright, he went over to his phone to text Maddie and Simon just as he'd promised. He saw the time - it was 11:03pm. He wasn't sure if they were awake - Simon probably would be, but Maddie, he wasn't so sure.

[ Perfectly imperfect ]

Charle_s

he's okay

he's alright

I went in at the right time

oop I didn't tell yall the whole story did I

so basically I went home and texted sam

he just saw it but didn't reply

so I was like what is wrong and it just ate my mind, uk?? not knowing-- like not even having a clue of what was going on in his head kinda just,, I couldn't concentrate at all... so I asked june if I could go over to his house but since it was late he wasn't sure. omg speaking of him that guy's a literal angel bless him *cri emoji* he said he'd get bac to me after calling Sam's mom (kjdhjsdfhdjf I don't have her number, why would I have it) and he did and he said I can go over, it wasn't too late. I mean it was, like, 10?? I guess

when I went in this adorable boy stood in front of me and one big dramatic moment happened-

:( I wouldn't really call it that though my baby (AHEM) cried so much I thought even I'd start crying,, but he got a hold of himself now and we're currently sitting and doing math

well, he is

I'm done

so yea...

_MaD_

dude what is this some kinda drama?? also you rite june is an angel bless his heart

its ok tho I'm glad he's ok,,

did he tell you what was wrong? not tryna poke my nose, just asking

Charle_s

he didn't...

but I think ik what's up w him

:(

he really doesn't have a clue does he

he doesn't know what kind of an impact he actually has one some people, specifically ME

_MaD_

...did you tell him

Charle_s

tell him wut

_MaD_

uk,,

that

you like,, him

Charle_s

AHAHAHAHHAHAHA

like

sure

why not

_MaD_

??

Charle_s

after all this, you think I only like him?

"like"

what a bland word.

_MaD_

...you're in love with him then

Charle_s

yeah

wasn't it obvious enough

_MaD_

it was

glad to see you aren't in denial

sOOOOOOO

when am I gonna get to witness a certain lack of space between two talking creatures?

Charle_s

I- MADDIE WHAT

STOP IT

NO I'M NOT GONNA KISS HIM AND NOT IN FRONT OF YOU YOU PERV

_MaD_

I'll just ask june to click cute pics of yall then hehe

Charle_s

you two seem close

_MaD_

yeah man he's,,

he's such a gentle and mature person

I can picture myself with heart eyes everytime I look at him

Charle_s

LMAO

don't you feel weird tho

like,, all of your friends are guys

you can go and get yourself a few girl friends uk

_MaD_

uhh nah

yall are great and enough for me, i'm content :)

Charle_s

:)

if you say so

where's simon?? I actually thought you'd be the one asleep and he'd be the one awake

_MaD_

rood

idk maybe he slept

or maybe he's studying

@Simonster

wya man

. . .

Charle_s

its ok leave it he's prolly asleep

okay I gotta check on sam

all the best for tomorrow yall

and thanks

good night zZ

_MaD_

night night

With a small smile now adoring his face, Charles moved next to Sam, but upon seeing that he was working with full concentration, he chose to stay quiet. Their time as a study duo, though fun, proved to be useless as they never did anything even remotely related to studying. But this - this wasn't a group-study, this was just Sam studying and being in his own bubble as Charles watched out for him if he lost focus. He was more than glad to see that Sam wasn't as distracted as he usually was, and that he was actually putting in a lot of effort and concentration into it.

Soon enough, after a lot of time passed with them basking in each other's presence, them thoroughly enjoying every second of it, it was soon really late - they had to catch up with some sleep. Seeing as Sam had looked so tired when Charles had come to see him a few hours ago, he was sure the boy had huge eyebags.

"Sam," he whispered softly since the rest of his family was sleeping.

"Yeah?"

"Are you done? It's pretty late, look at the time. It's 12:04."

"Um... I don't know... I wasted a lot of time crying, I don't know if I'm prepared," he confessed.

"For what it's worth, I saw you while you studied. I'd say you're pretty well prepared, Sam."

Sam. I keep saying his name. It's so simple and cute. Just like him.

"I think I'll- oh! You don't have to stay awake for me, Charles. You can sleep. I'm okay. Thanks to you," he said with a small smile.

HE SAID MY NAME. ISN'T THIS THE FIRST TIME HE'S SAID IT?? AND THAT SMILE. KILL ME NOW SO I WOULDN'T HAVE TO SUFFER LIKE THIS ANY LONGER.

"U-uh?? No, I'll stay- I mean- it's... no, I'm not staying awake for you..."

"Then why are you awake?" Sam asked, bursting into chuckles right after, making Charles swoon internally.

I love you, he wanted to say. The words were at the tip of his tongue, just about to roll out into the air they both shared and go straight into Sam's ear. But he refrained. Sam was tired. The last thing he wanted was for Sam to be worried about how to respond to him, because what if he didn't return the same feelings? Both of them had enough time after exams, so he would deal with it later.

"Earth to Mr. Charlie. Aren't I supposed to be the one spacing out every now and then?"

Stop this. Stop saying my name.

"Wh-what? Sorry, I- um..."

"Nothing, I just wanted to ask- no, tell you to sleep. I've cleared my bed for-"

"No, no way. I'm sleeping on the floor. Give me some mattress you have." Sam went to the corner of his room, towards a big wardrobe, and took out one big foldable mattress.

"Wait... No, you take the bed. I'll be more than comfortable on-"

"And so will I. You didn't get proper sleep, I know. You sleep on your own bed, I'll be more than comfortable taking the mattress. Now, good night!" he said, not giving the other boy enough time to respond as he quickly snatched the mattress - which was pretty big for him - from Sam's small hands and plopped down on it. He was sure two people of his size could easily fit in. Wait, two people... Sam- No, shut up, you pervert! You need sleep.

And sleep he did. Within a few seconds, Charles slipped into slumber, completely unaware of the things that happened after he'd reached dreamland.

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:)) I like writing the text part it's so fun and you get to convey a lot of stuff without using fancy words hehe

also- yay! a shorter chapter