Youssef x nathan oneshots | heartstopper

Learning to eat again

The sun rays bled through the curtains, as Youssef's eyes attempted to adjust to the brightness. As his eyes adjusted he couldn't help but smile as he realised his position.

His head was laid pressed into the bare skin of Nathan's hip. Youssef couldn't fight the urge and pressed a small kiss into his hip. He watched in awe as the sun revealed the freckles dotted on Nathan's chest.

He cuddled closer to him and lightly traced the freckles. He loved Nathan's freckles, whenever he saw them they reminded him of little stars in the sky. In a way they were stars, always there but not always visible.

As his thoughts went on, Nathan awoke and rubbed his eyes. He looked to his side and smiles "comfy?" he says with a slight husk to it. Youssef couldn't help but blush at the slight deep mess and nodded.

As Youssef traced the freckles Nathan played with Youssefs hair, twirling it around his fingers. They were in no rush getting ready for the day as they knew Darcy was at Nicks house right now. Youssef did love having Darcy around but he also loved his alone time with Nathan more.

He sigh's happily "do we have to leave the bed?" he asks in a dreamy voice; Nathan could only chuckle pulling his hair lightly so their eyes met "yes, darling, I'm sorry" he teased. One of the reasons he loved the alone time was the pet names Nathan would call him, they always made him feel warm and fluttery.

Nathan leaned in to kiss him but Youssef backed away, confusing Nathan. Youssef shook his head "morning breathe" he stated while Nathan groaned.

While Youssef was distracted Nathan quickly pressed a peck against his lips. His eyes widened "well you might as we-" before he could finish Youssef pulled him into a kiss. Once they pulled away Youssef muttered "gross, now go brush your teeth if you want more kisses", Nathan could only laugh as he got out of bed and headed to bathroom.

Youssef sat there for a second staring into space, before climbing out of bed and putting a hoodie and some joggers on. Heading down to the kitchen, he decided to make pancakes for breakfast.

Before he cooked them he decided to brush his teeth, since it would only be fair even though he would have done it anyway, and making sure to do it quickly. Once he'd finished he headed back into the kitchen and started making the pancakes.

He hadn't realised how much time had passed until he felt a pair of arms wrap around his waist. He turned to see Nathan dressed almost identical to him, and that the clothes also belong to him.

Nathan smiled and pressed a kiss to Youssef's lips, "is that better?" he teased. Youssef couldn't help but break into a smile "yes much better" he says as he pulls Nathan back in for another kiss.

They were into making the third pancake when the front door opened. Two voices could be heard talking heard, one they knew quiet well and the other they hadn't heard in a while. As Darcy walked through the house she yelled "I'm back" and so Youssef decided to tease her "aww I was hoping you wouldn't come back", to which he received a playful pout.

Behind her stood Charlie, Nathan couldn't help but feel more happier than usual seeing him. He shyly waved to them both, "you two want pancakes?" Youssef asked Darcy immediately nodded but Charlie seemed reluctant "I'm not..." he took a deep breath "yes please" he said, slightly anxious.

Youssef couldn't help but smile, feeling of proud the boy. He knew how far the boy had come since the Paris trip and he genuinely felt nothing but pride and a little bit of protectiveness for him.

Youssef had decided to make 4 pancakes for the each of them with the help of Nathan, who just was too busy clinging to them and then making coffee. They sat in peace, as much as they could get with Darcy, eating and Nathan noticed Charlie's eyes light up as he started to eat quicker.

Though when he realised what he was doing he stopped. Youssef noticed and without looking at him goes "Charlie eat at your own pace, no one is going to judge you", Charlie nods and carries on eating. They start talking and eventually it leads to Charlie's therapy conversation.

The couple didn't want to force him to talk about but after much assurance, they let him talk about it. They didn't talk until Charlie got something that alerted Nathan "wait... your ex "boyfriend" assaulted you" he said in shock  and Charlie just nodded, Youssef mumbled under his "if i ever meet him I'm gonna kill him". Nathan clearly heard and squeezed his hand while Charlie just snorted "you do know him" he said, drawing the attention of all three of them.

"let's just say I don't give a rats arse about the rude boy"

Youssef looked at him with confusion while Nathan's eyes widen "BENJAMIN HOPE", that's when realisation hit Youssef "oh that's what I said to him in Paris" he mumbled.

They ended up talking a little more after but not about traumas, they didn't need anymore. Instead they talked about Imogen's dog and Nellie which Darcy and Nathan obsessed over. Youssef on the other hand didn't care for dogs much "I'd much rather have a cat or a ferret" he mumbles which got him two shocked glances and a confused glance from Darcy.

"Ferrets are real?"

The three of them looked at her as though she'd grown three heads. Youssef puts his head in his hands "Jesus Christ... yes" he groaned as Nathan rubbed his back to comfort him. Charles couldn't help but laugh at the interaction between them, wondering how Youssef's head hadn't exploded from Darcy's innocent stupidity.

"Can we get a ferret?" she asked with quite a bit of excitement receiving a groan in response.

Eventually Charlie had to leave to get home in time but before he turned he looked up at Youssef "thanks for the breakfast, I'm pretty sure it's the first time I've actually enjoyed it in a while... other than with Nick. Also I'm sorry you have to deal with Darcy begging for a ferret now" he joked. Youssef chuckled while ruffling his hair "it's fine kid, feel free to come over and have breakfast with us whenever you feel like. Also little tip movement helps distract from the food while eating, I know it sounds like a bad idea but it does help fills you... or at least it did me" he said, muttering the last part. Charlie looked up at him in surprise and Youssef just nodded as Charlie turned away waving and saying bye.

Youssef smiled as he walked away and went back inside, closing the door. Nathan stood in the kitchen archway "you okay?" he asked with a shy smile. He met his eyes "yeah I'm... can I tell you about something from when I was younger" he asked cautiously. His boyfriend took his hand and nodded, dragging him to the sofa. Youssef took a deep breath before beginning...