It was Wednesday. Nick had been trying to talk to Jeff for days, at one point he had even offered to do a check up so Jeff knew what was coming. Jeff loved Nick for his caring side, but he didn't like that he had to lie to him. Nick was so nice, trying to make him feel comfortable, but that didn't help. Especially because Jeff did anything but plan to go to see the dentist.
"If you need me to come, my exam will probably be over about half an hour into your appointment. So I could come for any sort of treatment you might need." Nick said hastily.
Jeff smiled. "I'll be okay, it is not like I haven't done this before. I am just not very comfortable with it, but I'll live." Then Jeff went on to give Nick a passionate kiss before the brunet hurried out the door.
Now Jeff had some time on his hands. He had no lectures that day, so he had enough time to do the research on treatments. None of his problems were particularly bad, so Jeff figured he would only need a few fillings. If he had a very talented and fast dentist, this would be able to be done in one sitting.
Jeff had told Nick that he had made an appointment for a larger time slot, so he would be able to get it all done. When Jeff had finished reading all the stories he could find he went on to watch some cartoons. While laying on the sofa eating some ice cream he became aware of how uncomfortable it was when he tried to eat anything cold or sweet. Great, how would he be able to hide this from Nick?
Jeff woke up from the sound of Nick unlocking the door. He had fallen asleep while watching American Idol. He adjusted his hair quickly and sat up.
"Hello love, how are you?" Nick asked in his sexy deep voice that Jeff adored.
Jeff smiled. "I am good." Nick sat down next to him, grabbing his hand.
"Do you want to talk? How was it? What did you have done?"
"I am okay, really." Jeff said, still smiling. "I had three fillings done, and they cleaned everything up a bit; but it was okay."
Nick smiled back. "That doesn't sound too bad, you seem to have been really brave. Are you hungry?"
Jeff grinned. "Always. I got composites done so I am able to eat."
"Okay, would you like some pasta alfredo?" Nick asked who Jeff nodded happily. "Oh, and Jeff?"
Jeff looked up from the chopping board he had just placed on the kitchen table.
"Yeah?"
Nick bit his lip. "Will you let me have a look at the fillings?"
Jeff felt himself pale.
"I don't think I would be conformable with that..."
Nick smirked. "It is okay. Don't worry." He said before he turned on the radio and started dancing like a dork to Lips Are Movin' whilst chopping up everything he needed.
Three days had passed by and Nick had not mentioned dental treatment once. He hadn't even talked about the clinic, which was a usual topic. He was usually spoke about it at least five times a day, especially during exams; but right now he had only mentioned that he got good marks on a partially challenging exam. Jeff was pretty happy about Nick being quiet on that topic. He had always felt uncomfortable talking about it, pretending he was interested in the topic and not letting his fear show through.
Right now they were sitting at a Starbucks, both in armchairs, debating which doctor was hotter, Tennant or Smith.
"But how is it even possible that you find Tennant hotter? He looks weird." Jeff said and Nick shook his head in disbelieve. Over discussing all of this Jeff had forgotten his drink and was now taking a sip. Even though it had been sitting around, it was still rather cold and it make Jeff wince a little. Nick was looking down at the table and Jeff was hoping he hadn't noticed. "Smith reminds me of you a little. That's why I like him."
Nick smiled a little and Jeff took a bite of his millionaire's shortbread, chewing it slowly.
"Okay, I cannot stand it anymore Jeff." Nick said, Jeff looked at him in confusion. "I have waited way too long to bring this up. Why did you lie to me?" Nick stopped and shook his head. "Well, I actually know why, but do you really think I wouldn't notice? You are still only chewing on one side of your mouth. Do you actually think I don't notice you wincing when you have something cold?"
Jeff's eyes widened, he felt a tear rolling down his cheek. So Nick knew. How would he get himself out of any of this, how would he explain? "I... I..." Jeff stuttered while he tried desperately to stop the flow of tears. Nick probably hated him for lying. That was why he had been so quiet over the last few days..
"I just want to know why you didn't tell me. Why didn't you go?" Nick asked.
Jeff tried to explain, but no words came out of his mouth, the only thing happening was that Jeff could feel his breath starting to speed up.
Nick took Jeff's hand. "I need you to calm down, please. I am not mad, I am just trying to help you. Calm down, we are only talking, remember?" Jeff started breathing slower. "Good. Everything is fine, I love you, okay?"
"I love you, too." Jeff said in a whisper.
"I know. Can you tell me now? Why haven't you had the treatments yet?" Nick asked, slowly stroking Jeff's hand.
"I... I don't know... I didn't plan on going." Now the cat was out of the bag. "I can't bring myself to make an appointment Nick, I just really hate the dentist..."
Well, it is out. I hope you enjoy it!
