I do not own left 4 dead or any of the characters. This is my very first Nick/Ellis fanfic. Takes place after the rescue.
"What did you just call me Overalls?" Nick stared at Ellis unsure if he heard the mechanic correctly.
"Nickie. Doncha like bein called Nickie?" Ellis asked polishing off the hood of his truck.
The ex-con rose an eyebrow at the younger man. "What makes you think I like being called that?" he stated bluntly. Ellis looked up and stared at Nick's frowning face and smiled.
"Aw c'mon Nickie. You call me overalls all the time and I do'nt wear 'em anymore so why can't I give you a nickname." he asked pouting puckering up his lips.
Nick rolled his eyes and approached Ellis towering over him.
"I do'nt like it thats why. It sounds like a girls name."
Ellis began to laugh "Aw no it aint!" then returned to his car.
"Fine, fine I can deal....Ellie." Ellis dropped the can of polish and whipped around to face Nick. "You know I hate bein called that." Ellis stated getting a smirk from Nick.
The elder man took Ellis's chin and tilted it upward. "Now I think its kinda cute. Has a ring to it. Eh Ellie?" Nick whispered in a husky voice.
"Whatever ya say Nickie."
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