Shaking || karlnap

"I think I'm going to take a nap," Karl whispered as he stood up again, gently rubbing his eyes.

"You can stay here pretty boy, I don't mind you resting on my lap," Nick offered with a faint smile but Karl just shook his head, "It's okay, I want to lay in bed for a bit," Karl said before going into the room and closing the door. Of course he loved his friend but he wanted to be alone, at least for a little bit.

The younger knew not to question it, it was acceptable that Karl needed sometime to himself so he wasn't going to force him to stay. It was obvious that the brunette was struggling extra hard that day and if Karl needed sometime alone, then it was the least he could do for him.

A reminder on Nick's phone made him realize the main reason why Karl seemed so upset. They had an appointment at the hospital with Karl's therapist and doctor to work out a proper recovery plan. He could see how facing the scale again would trigger him into trying to skip meals that day, they would have to take his height and weight to work out the ideal recovery plan.

An hour or so before they needed to leave for the appointment, Nick slowly opened the door to Karl's room to find him fast asleep on the bed. Some random youtube video was playing on his phone so he picked it up to move it, sighing softly when he saw the episode of Super Sized VS Super Skinny. Nick moved the phone to the beside table and softly rubbed Karl's back, "Wake up," he whispered, "We have to leave in a bit," he said before laying down behind him and gently wrapping his arms around his waist.

"Hm I don't want to go," Karl mumbled and rubbed his eyes a bit.

"I know pretty boy," Nick whispered and left a small kiss at the top of his head, "We'll probably only be there for like half an hour though, and I'll be with you the whole time."

Karl nodded with a small sigh and sat up, stretching his arms a bit. "Okay, yeah, it's only half an hour, it can't be that bad," he nodded a bit. "I, um, I want to change before we go though these clothes are all sweaty from running around earlier," he chuckled softly.

"That's okay," Nick smiled a bit at him, "Want me to leave while you change?"

"Yes please."

As soon as Nick left the room, Karl took his jersey off, changing into a much heavier knitted sweater. He opened one of his cupboards and reached into the back of it, finding small weights he had bought a while ago and shoved them deep into his pockets. They didn't weigh too much but it was enough extra weight to help the doctor not be too worried.

He sighed softly and pulled his sleeves down as he looked in the mirror. His pockets didn't seem too bulky so hopefully no one would be suspicious of the extra weight hiding in his pockets.

After changing, he walked into the kitchen, pouring himself a big glass of water and starting to down it. "Thirsty?" Nick laughed softly as he watched Karl pouring another glass of water for himself. "Maybe a bit," Karl giggled softly, "What some as well?"

"Nah I'm good, thank you though," he said as he walked over and softly hugged his waist, "Aren't you too warm wearing this?" he asked softly as he gently rubbed the others hips.

Karl just shook his head as he finished the second glass of water. "Do you think it would be weird if I brought a water bottle with us?" Karl asked as he relaxed into the others touch.

"Well they said that ideally you shouldn't drink or eat for an hour before so they can get a proper reading but if you need to then do it, they won't be mad. Especially if you need to eat something...please eat something."

"Well I want them to get a proper reading," Karl whispered. It was a lie. Obviously it was a lie. He was just hoping that Nick wouldn't touch him any lower and find his hidden attempt to convince the doctor he was okay.