Cooperation

Prologue

Nick's perspective:

I have classes until 5:00 PM. Then I have an interview for a fashion magazine

"Handsome Men".

I got to class and greeted my friends. I saw a handsome boy.

He was talking to his friends and smiling.

He was cute. I'd like to get to know him better.

1

Holden's Perspective:

I noticed Nick Parker is staring at me - it's a model.

Despite its popularity, it does not exaggerate.

I never talked to him because I didn't have the courage.

The voice of my friends snapped me out of my thoughts.

"Holden," Ross said for the third time.

- Sorry, I thought.

What's going on?

“Were you thinking about him again?” Killian asked.

-Yes. I know I have no chance with him anyway. - I said pessimistically.

“Don't overdo it, just pluck up the courage and talk to him,” my friend advised.

The lecturer announced:

- So you have to make presentations on any topic related to Economics. I will appoint pairs now.

After a long moment I heard:

- Nick Parker and Holden Allen.

I couldn't believe my own happiness. I will work with him on the project.

We have 2 weeks for this. We will present the croup. in front of the whole group.

I'm a little bit stressed. Despite my self-confidence, I fear failure.

I walked over to Nick. We greeted each other.

- Do you have time after class today? - I asked.

- Unfortunately not. I have an interview for a fashion magazine. Can we meet tomorrow? The boy replied.

- All right. Will you give me your phone number? - I asked.

"Sure," he replied.

We exchanged telephone numbers. Then I went back to Ross and Killian.

2

Holden's Perspective:

After class, we went to his apartment. It was super decorated.

-Do you want something to eat or drink? - asked the 20-year-old.

- Yes, do you have any banana juice? - I asked.

After a few minutes he came back with two glasses of drink. We sat down in the lounge.

We thought about the topic of the presentation.

- Maybe Inflation and its impact on people's lives? - I suggested.

"Great idea," said the teenager.

There's going to be twenty slides, we've done eight.

-Let's take a break. - I suggested.

-Maybe we can order a pizza? - asked Nick.

-Okay, what do you want? -I asked.

-Four cheese pizza with kabanos sausage.

We ordered food. After 30 min. the supplier brought fastfood.

We had a snack and turned on the show.

I noticed that in the middle of episode the teenager fell asleep on my shoulder. He looked wonderful when he slept.

Two hours later:

He woke up. He looked ashamed.

"Sorry, you must have been uncomfortable.", He panicked.

- Nothing happened. - I reassured him.

It was already late.

"I have to go now," I said.

When I was about to leave, he stopped me:

-Can you stay the night? I don't want to be alone today.

I was surprised by his proposal.

"All right," I stated.

We finished the episode and we prepared for sleep.

We went to his bedroom. We lay down and talked.

"How's your interview going?", I asked.

"Good," he said.

"And when will it be possible to read it?", I asked.

"In a week," he replied.

We chatted for a while longer, and soon fell asleep.

3

Next day:

Nick's perspective:

I woke up to find Holden still asleep. It was 7:00 am. Class is at 8:00 am.

I tried to get up but couldn't.

The teenager hugged me tightly. It didn't bother me.

Some might think that my behavior was reckless.

I practically did not know him, and I offered him a place to stay. I trusted him. I knew he wouldn't hurt me.

I started waking him up.

After ten minutes he woke up.

-Hey, Nick. Did you get enough sleep? ”He said.

-Hey, Holden. Yes, and you? - I replied.

"Me too," he announced.

We got out of bed and started getting ready for class.

We drove to the university and entered the building. We were already late.

We entered the auditorium and sat down in our seats.

Our friends looked at us with interest.

At the counter, Sam and Kit started asking me questions:

- He stayed with you for the night?

- Did you have sex?

- Did you kissed?

- Who suggested it?

After a long while, I explained to them what had happened.

"I understand, so you asked him to stay the night," Kit replied.

"Weren't you afraid he'd hurt you?" Sam asked.

"No, I just feel safe with him," I confessed.

4

Holden's Perspective:

My friends were curious to meet Nick.

I told them everything.

"I'm glad you are happy," said my friend.

“You think he likes you too?” Killian asked.

-I don't know, but I think he's comfortable with me.

Otherwise, he would not fall asleep in my arms and let me stay overnight, I explained.

Three months later:

Holden's Perspective:

We got 5 from the presentation.

I still remember my stress that day.

Nick noticed she was nervous so he grabbed my hand.

Other students were interested in this gesture. The girls started smiling and talking quietly to each other.

-It'll be all right. Don't stress, he was reassuring me.

I'll take him on a date.

I got to university.

I walked over to him and hugged him.

He hugged him back.

-Hi, Nick.-said hello.

"Hi Holden," he replied.

- Will you go out with me? - I asked.

He was ashamed.

"Yes," he announced.

First date:

Nick's perspective:

After the classes, we went to the Escape Room. Then we went to the restaurant.

We ate our meal and left the premises.

When we were outside, the 20-year-old asked:

-Will you be my lover?

"Yes," I replied.

We kissed. We went to him. We had sex.

In the morning:

Holden's Perspective:

I woke up. My lover was still asleep.

We had 3 rounds. I did not expect such a turn of action.

I thought he was gonna want to wait until the second date with that. I didn't want to force him to do anything.

It was like that:

Once we were in the car, we started kissing passionately. I made a hickey around his neck. He did the same to me.

I thought that would end our evening together.

Suddenly he confessed:

-Honey, I want you.

-Angel, are you sure? I can wait for you.-I wanted to make sure.

"Yes, I'm sure," he confirmed.

We got to the apartment. I tried to be gentle.

Three hours later:

"Wasn't I too sharp?", I asked.

-No, you were wonderful.

I am glad that it was with you that I experienced mine

1 time, my boyfriend announced.

Two months later:

Holden's Perspective:

We moved in together.

Our parents' reaction to our relationship:

“You fit together. Be happy together. "

The reaction of our friends and people from the university:

"You are a lovely couple."

Eight years later:

Holden: 28 years

Nick: 28 years

Nick's perspective:

We finished our studies. We are marriage.

Holden proposed to me during my 3rd year of college.

We live in London.

We have a beautiful house. We are stockbrokers by profession.

Additionally, we are Influenceremi on IG.

We also have a shared YT channel

Holden ♡ Nick.

We will have a daughter soon. We used the help of a surrogate - Nina.

Year later:

Holden: 29 years

Nick: 29 years

Holden's Perspective:

The daughter was born healthy.

We named her Nadia Allen-Parker.

She has a week.

The End