Hang in there, mate! (M/M) — NEW CHAPTER AND NEW POLL! (8/2)
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2025 6:19 pm
Hello everyone! This is my first attempt writing a story. Sorry in advance if the grammar is messed up (English isn't my first language). Suggestions are very much appreciated!
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CHAPTER 1
The final exam is almost here. Everyone have been busy with their life lately, including Nick and Andrew. Two best friends. You might think it's odd how a very popular football player, a literal 'jock' like Nick, could be friend with Andrew since the first year of college. Andrew, being a quiet nerd like he is, didn't even know how he had been friends with Nick for so long. Completely on a different sides, but somehow being roommates.
Back to the present. It's been a busy week for Nick with so many practices, yet he hasn't start studying for the exam. Frustrated and tired, he slammed the door and barged inside their room,
"Fucking hell of a week...." plopping down on their shared bunk bed, Nick took off his shoes carelessly. All sweaty from the practice.
Andrew, who had been studying at his desk beside the bed, could only sigh. "At least go take a shower before laying down on the bed with your dirty clothes, you menace."
Nick chuckled a little, "No need to be so grumpy." He let out a long sigh again and continued, "It's just that I'm so tired. It's been so busy with practices and all that stuff. I don't even have time to start studying for exam. Like I need to rest, have my mind relaxed and be empty just for a moment."
Andrew stop writing his note for a beat after hearing that, before continue doing it. He might not look like he cares about what Nick just said, but the gear on his brain already moving. Noticing a single beat stop from his friends earlier, Andrew smirked and poked his friend's back with his feet, "Don't you think I missed that, mate. I know you're thinking something."
"No, I'm not." Andrew replied almost immediately. Almost defensively.
"Oh, come on. Don't you want to help your poor friend here?" said Nick still with his smug grin.
If he's not dealing with this, Nick wouldn't give up on bothering him either—also can he stop poking his back now, geez. With a big sigh, he let Nick win for this time, and answered, "I might know some way, to ease up your mind and perhaps you might feel relaxed too after. But I don't know if you would be fine with it..."
Intrigued, Nick tilt his head in curious like a big golden retriever—perks of being a himbo perhaps. "Now you got me interested. Say it, man. You know I won't making fun of you." That's true. All these years being best friend, not once Nick ever making fun of Andrew, let alone bullying him. Sure, a little tease here and there every once in a while, but never too much.
Turning his chair to look at his friend, Andrew finally got a courage to answer, "I read on the internet that being tied up can be relaxing. Something about surrendering responsibility and let others taking care instead..." Andrew gulped a little and finally looked straight into Nick's eyes.
"Would you like to try?"
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If you read until the end and see this, don't forget to vote on the poll! Thanks for reading, I hope you guys enjoyed it! I'll try to post the next chapter ASAP!
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CHAPTER 1
The final exam is almost here. Everyone have been busy with their life lately, including Nick and Andrew. Two best friends. You might think it's odd how a very popular football player, a literal 'jock' like Nick, could be friend with Andrew since the first year of college. Andrew, being a quiet nerd like he is, didn't even know how he had been friends with Nick for so long. Completely on a different sides, but somehow being roommates.
Back to the present. It's been a busy week for Nick with so many practices, yet he hasn't start studying for the exam. Frustrated and tired, he slammed the door and barged inside their room,
"Fucking hell of a week...." plopping down on their shared bunk bed, Nick took off his shoes carelessly. All sweaty from the practice.
Andrew, who had been studying at his desk beside the bed, could only sigh. "At least go take a shower before laying down on the bed with your dirty clothes, you menace."
Nick chuckled a little, "No need to be so grumpy." He let out a long sigh again and continued, "It's just that I'm so tired. It's been so busy with practices and all that stuff. I don't even have time to start studying for exam. Like I need to rest, have my mind relaxed and be empty just for a moment."
Andrew stop writing his note for a beat after hearing that, before continue doing it. He might not look like he cares about what Nick just said, but the gear on his brain already moving. Noticing a single beat stop from his friends earlier, Andrew smirked and poked his friend's back with his feet, "Don't you think I missed that, mate. I know you're thinking something."
"No, I'm not." Andrew replied almost immediately. Almost defensively.
"Oh, come on. Don't you want to help your poor friend here?" said Nick still with his smug grin.
If he's not dealing with this, Nick wouldn't give up on bothering him either—also can he stop poking his back now, geez. With a big sigh, he let Nick win for this time, and answered, "I might know some way, to ease up your mind and perhaps you might feel relaxed too after. But I don't know if you would be fine with it..."
Intrigued, Nick tilt his head in curious like a big golden retriever—perks of being a himbo perhaps. "Now you got me interested. Say it, man. You know I won't making fun of you." That's true. All these years being best friend, not once Nick ever making fun of Andrew, let alone bullying him. Sure, a little tease here and there every once in a while, but never too much.
Turning his chair to look at his friend, Andrew finally got a courage to answer, "I read on the internet that being tied up can be relaxing. Something about surrendering responsibility and let others taking care instead..." Andrew gulped a little and finally looked straight into Nick's eyes.
"Would you like to try?"
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If you read until the end and see this, don't forget to vote on the poll! Thanks for reading, I hope you guys enjoyed it! I'll try to post the next chapter ASAP!