Prompt: When Martin was a teenager, he got caught kissing another guy. His family reacted badly. Very badly. Like trauma-inducing-abuse badly.
Now in present day, he starts a relationship with Arthur. Arthur, who only just figured out that he liked guys and definitely hasn't informed the family.
Logically, Martin knows that Carolyn and Douglas are nothing like his parents/siblings. That doesn't stop him from panicking and wanting it to stay secret. Not just because he's afraid for himself (which he is) but because he's terrified Arthur will be hurt, either emotionally or physically. Once Arthur understands it isn't about him, he agrees to wait until Martin is ready. Or try anyway. It is Arthur. And Martin for that matter, spending long hours next to Douglas. So of course they do find out. And of course Martin's fears were groundless.
Basically, I want Martin/Arthur with Arthur being strong and supportive and caring, and MJN being all family-like together.
Arthur/Martin Coming Out H/C [FILL II]
Now in present day, he starts a relationship with Arthur. Arthur, who only just figured out that he liked guys and definitely hasn't informed the family.
Logically, Martin knows that Carolyn and Douglas are nothing like his parents/siblings. That doesn't stop him from panicking and wanting it to stay secret. Not just because he's afraid for himself (which he is) but because he's terrified Arthur will be hurt, either emotionally or physically. Once Arthur understands it isn't about him, he agrees to wait until Martin is ready. Or try anyway. It is Arthur. And Martin for that matter, spending long hours next to Douglas. So of course they do find out. And of course Martin's fears were groundless.
Basically, I want Martin/Arthur with Arthur being strong and supportive and caring, and MJN being all family-like together.
FILL: http://cabinpres-fic.livejournal.com/728.html?thread=1669336#t1669336