Author's Note: I changed the title of this from Take Me Away to Never Let You Go, which I think fits very well, thanks to Ciliegina for the idea! Also, thanks to everyone for the lovely reviews! I really appreciate the motivation and please keep reviewing!

Disclaimer: I don't own Mighty Ducks or anything in relation, don't sue me. I don't own Blades of Glory either, although it is an amazing movie.

Warning: Slash, angst, language, mentions of abuse.

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There was a knock on the door and Coach Bombay poked his head in, smiling softly, "Is pizza okay with you guys for dinner… or do you feel up to going out for something to eat?"

Charlie shrugged, burrowing into my side as I slid my arm around his shoulder, "Pizza's okay with me. Adam?"

I smiled, "That's fine coach, thanks."

"Okay, I'll call in the order and go pick it up along with a movie. Blades of Glory okay with you two?"

I laughed, "Yeah, that's a good choice, Coach."

Charlie nodded and Coach Bombay smiled before closing the door behind him quietly.

"How long have you known you were gay, Adam?"

I shrugged, "I guess I've always known… but I came to really accepting it when I was fourteen. I realized there was no changing the way I was, and really, I don't want to."

"Any boyfriends?"

"Not yet. I haven't ever found the right guy… or at least not one who wasn't terribly straight. "

"Do you like anyone now?"

I blushed and looked away from Charlie's searching eyes, "…sort of."

"Do I know him?"

"You could say that."

"Who is he?"

"…No one."

Charlie smiled and shoved my shoulder playfully, "you're no fun, Adam."

I stuck out my tongue and grinned, "I'm actually quite delightful."

"That's one word for it."

"Well, at least I'm not mean."

"Well at least I don't smell."

"I do not smell!"

Charlie smiled, "I didn't say you smelled bad."

"Oh. Well, thanks? I guess."

He laughed, resting his head on my shoulder.

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The three of us sat in silence eating our pizza, unsure really of what to say to each other.

"I always wanted a pony."

I glanced at Charlie, "…Thanks for sharing?"

He shrugged, "Just trying to break the silence. And besides, I did always want a pony. I had horseback riding lessons once and I asked Santa for a horse. I was upset when I didn't get one, but then my mom explained there wasn't enough room in Santa's sleigh or in our backyard for one."

I snorted, "I wanted a reindeer. My dad said I was an idiot and needed to grow up."

Charlie smiled, "Parents suck."

I laughed, "yeah, they do. Horses always scared me."

"…Really, Adam? Wow."

"They're so… big. And they smell. It could step on me and kill me!"

He laughed and Coach Bombay smiled, shaking his head at us, "you two are nuts."

"But you love us," Charlie grinned.

"Yeah, Coach, where would you be without us?"

"Probably somewhere overworking myself and being a complete jerk to all things human."

"Aw, Adam. I think he likes us. He's glad we made him not a jerk anymore. He'd die without us."

I grinned, "Aw, coach! I'm touched."

Coach Bombay smiled, getting up to put the remaining slices of pizza in the refrigerator, "I'll make some popcorn, you guys can go start the movie if you want, I'll be right in."

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I was lying awake, on the floor next to Charlie's bed, tossing and turning trying to get comfortable. I peered at the clock on the nightstand, groaning, 2 am.

I sighed and sat up in my makeshift bed, pulling my knees up to my chest.

I smiled softly as I looked over at Charlie, strands of his hair falling in front of his eyes. In his sleep, he looks peaceful, like nothing in the world never has, and never can harm him. His face is almost angelic, until I see it twist into a frown and Charlie rolls over, facing the opposite wall. I want to just take him into my arms and make a smile appear on his face, and in his eyes.

I looked away and leaned back against the wall, and I heard the rustle of blankets.

"Adam?"

I smiled at the sound of Charlie's hushed voice, "Yeah?"

"Will you… sleep up here with me. It… makes me feel safe… knowing that you're here. …You're arms make me feel protected, like nothing will ever happen to me… and it can't possibly be comfortable down there on the floor…"

I got up and slid under the covers next to Charlie and he lay his head down on my chest as I wrapped my arm around his waist, rubbing his hip in slow circles.

"I'm sorry—"

"Don't be," I whispered, '"I don't mind. And you're warm."

I felt Charlie smile against my chest and I leant my head atop his, closing my eyes, breathing in his scent, and finally falling into a peaceful sleep.

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Author's Note: I know nothing really happened again in the chapter, but I hope you guys liked it anyway! Please review and tell me what you thought! I'll try to update again as soon as possible!