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Ricky nodded, "yeah I never understood that either. Unless it's like someone who turns to vegence for retribution for their dog getting hurt." He shook his head, and though he didn't have a dog, Ricky was absolutely empathetic and sympathetic towards and all animals. "You okay dude? You seem," he stopped and turned to Cisco, "off. Like you sure something isn't up?" He asked, truly concerned for one of his best friends, "things are really good. With Alina and everything. Like I'm truly a lucky guy." @franciscofontenelle

Fatigue settled in his bones and focus wavered, shifting from one point to the next and Cisco felt restless after being risen from the slumber that had been a long time coming. A long week lay behind him and he could still feel the aftershock of a few too many headaches, brought forth by the countless instances of irritating banter and unpleasant social interactions. For once, Camila was not at the center of his concerns - currently, at least. The roll of his eyes was another unnecessary indication of his distaste for the instance with the dog in a movie, whose name he had almost forgotten. "Damn," he muttered, pinching the bridge of his nose as he pressed further into the cushions of his sofa. "In what way could the death of a dog in a movie be a central theme in a movie?" A beat. "Or book, for that matter." For a moment, he pondered. John Wick came to mind but was brushed aside with a dismissive shake of his head, banishing the thought from the realms of his mind. "Well, we sure hope so." And he, at least, sure hoped so, after all the work they'd put in. Another sigh fell from his lips. "How about you? How are things with Alina?" @enriquemarrero

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Chewing on his bottom lip, it took everything in him not to lock the door and have a little fun with Alina. But he didn't want to rush a colleague knocking on the door, or worse a student who needed the nurse. "Damn, but you definitely deserve a break," he nodded, then refocused on the computer screen in front of them. "Though just say the word and I'm all yours for however long we can get away with," this time he wink, licking his lower lip and giving her a smirk. That smirk stayed on his face as she hushed him, even as she nudged him which he didn't mind, after all he enjoyed the playfulness they had amongst each other. "Great, and you sure you don't want a big wedding? The whole shebang?" He asked earnestly, though for him he didn't care, big or small he was just happy to be marrying his best friend. Thinking about who else, he knew of a few more people, "definitely Cisco and Marley. Otherwise that's all I can think of. What about you?" @alinaceyhan

He grinned and closed his eyes while nodding, holding up his hands with fingers crossed. "Would it be bad to put up a sign on your door saying you'll be back in a half hour?" He asked looking at the door, though he was only kissing. But he did hope to get as much alone time with her as he could. Looking at the screen at first, he then turned to her, "I don't think there's any rules, it's our wedding." His brown eyes lit up saying it out loud then seeing her blush, "you're cute when you blush," he added as she kissed him before turning back to the computer screen. "I like that, just our closest friends and family," he looked around for a piece of paper and a pen. "Definitely your folks, my mom and my sister, your sister and brother, and who else?" @alinaceyhan

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"That is true, and I am still trying to understand how I got so dang lucky," he sighed, as he couldn't imagine life without Alina, nor did he even want to. As for a ring he knew he had to get Alina one, a legitimate one even though she said yes to a plastic ring; he wanted it to be real and for everyone to know. "Yeah I think I just might, show her how much I love her each year," he replied and took a bite, turning to his sister. "I hope so too," he nodded, "and you're tough and everything and could probably kick my ass, but I've got your back always. I hope you know that. Except maybe against mom, even at thirty one she scares me." @genovevaxmarrero

"I know, but she said yes even though did propose with a plastic ring from a water bottle." Honestly, Genoveva loved the sentiment behind it. To her, it showed how much the two of them really loved one another and that a diamond ring wasn't the reason that they were getting married. "That would be a cute little anniversary treat," she smiled at her younger brother. "I hope he's a good guy for being an attorney, but I watch far too many criminal shows to know that they can also be the bad guy. I haven't had any bad vibes from him, but I'm still cautious." @enriquemarrero

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He grinned and closed his eyes while nodding, holding up his hands with fingers crossed. "Would it be bad to put up a sign on your door saying you'll be back in a half hour?" He asked looking at the door, though he was only kissing. But he did hope to get as much alone time with her as he could. Looking at the screen at first, he then turned to her, "I don't think there's any rules, it's our wedding." His brown eyes lit up saying it out loud then seeing her blush, "you're cute when you blush," he added as she kissed him before turning back to the computer screen. "I like that, just our closest friends and family," he looked around for a piece of paper and a pen. "Definitely your folks, my mom and my sister, your sister and brother, and who else?" @alinaceyhan

She laughed a little bit and shook her head. She always loved how happy Ricky made her and he always seemed to make her laugh no matter what. "I'm sure you will." She teased right back and nodded as she pulled up a calendar on her computer of May and started looking over some dates with him. "I think so. I mean, there's no rule, right?" She asked and shrugged as she looked at him and a blush filled her cheeks. "Thank you. You're the most handsome guy in the world." She leaned over and gave him a kiss for a moment. "Right? Maybe we can just keep it intimate? Just our families, maybe a few friends, but nothing crazy." @enriquemarrero

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Holding up both hands, he crossed his fingers before winking at her, "might even cross my toes in my shoes," he then held up a foot for her to see. However he'd happily sit off to the side to let a student come in should they need to, happy to watch her work her charm. The exact thing that made him realize that his soulmate had been right in front of him for the last eight years. Sitting back against the back of the chair, he nodded, "same, and how do we actually pick a date? Like do we open a calendar and just pick? I've never been engaged before," he let out a laugh before shrugging. "Babe, I know so. You're the most beautiful woman in the world," he replied before getting up to join her behind her desk and sitting right next to her on the edge of her desk. "Oh, that could be cool," thinking for a moment, "having your brother perform it would be really nice. We could definitely ask him." @alinaceyhan

She smiled at him. "Then let's keep our fingers crossed." While she hoped no one got sick or hurt either, she knew if something were to happen, she'd happily do her job. She did, though, just want to spend this time with her fiancé. Laughing a little, she nodded. "I know. I don't think they'll quit until we give them an exact date." Like him, once they knew, she'd tell her family when they would be getting married. "Perfect. Now we just need a day in May." She blushed a little and squeezed his hands. "You think so? Naz wants to go wedding dress shopping soon and I asked her to be my maid of honor?" She told him before shaking her head. "I don't think so, but what if we asked someone to do that for us? Marry us? Like a friend or my brother or something?" @enriquemarrero

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Cisco had always been that friend where Ricky didn't need to put up a friend, wear some sort of mask, or expend too much energy that would drain him. Therefore he hoped he did the same for Cisco. Raising a thoughtful eyebrow at his best friend, Ricky pursed his lips before taking going to speak, not being able to before Cisco broke the silence. "Wish I could," he sighed and shook his head, his voice low and serious, "wish I knew. And I don't understand it either. Plus it wasn't like it was a central theme or plot with the dog." His shoulders lifted into a shrug before leaning back against the soft cushion of the couch. As Cisco explained what had been draining him, Ricky nodded as he understood the feeling despite the source of his own misery being the students not coworkers. "Oh, that's awesome. Is it going to get published?" @franciscofontenelle

He knew Ricky's words to be true, that he would not fear to be judged by his best friend about falling asleep during a movie, or much of anything else, for that matter. And yet, Cisco could not shake an odd feeling claiming his mind as he sat up on the couch, rubbing his eye. Though, he stopped mid-motion, as Ricky patted him on the knee, a suspicious look shot over at him. And it took him longer than it should have to make sense of the words his best friend had just uttered in a tongue, Cisco knew to speak. "Oh, for fuck's sake. Please tell me that's a joke." The annoyance was palpable. "Killing an innocent animal is not going to contribute anything meaningful to the plot, so why do filmmakers keep doing that? Seriously." A sigh fell from his lips and he rolled his head, his neck rather stiff from the nap he'd taken on his couch. "It's work. Some people on the team are just insufferable." A beat and he contemplated filling Ricky in, even if it didn't exactly happen this week, but opted against it. For now. "At least Camila and I are done with the article." @enriquemarrero

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"I know, I know," he shook his head, "of course not, I just wanted to do it right with a ring and the whole shebang. I still feel bad that I originally proposed with the plastic ring from a water bottle." He winced softly, though that plastic ring meant the world to him and he knew it meant the world to Alina. Then laughing he shrugged his shoulders, "who knows. Maybe I'll start proposing on every anniversary. You know, as a way to keep the magic alive, like asking her if she wants to renew our vows." This time his eyebrows shot up as did the corners of his lips, his expression one of excitement before it turned to curiosity, "of course. And oh? Hm an attorney huh? I'd say I'd vet the guy but he's gotta be a good dude... Right?" @genovevaxmarrero

"Ah, she already said once. Were you worried she was going to change her mind?" She teased her brother, knowing the two of them were living with each other, too. "Mhm, just this time so don't go trying to propose to her for a third time. I just can't let it fly." Genoveva flashed him a grin as he divided up the food between the two of them. "I'd expect nothing less but I wouldn't get your hopes up." She joked with him, "Though I did have the hot assistant DA spot me at the rock climbing gym the other day." @enriquemarrero

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Sitting up a bit straighter, Ricky raised an eyebrow as Altan spoke. "She's definitely letting me help," he said with a grin and a chuckle, "but honestly I'm really good with anything." He really was, just excited to marry Alina, excited for the next step in their relationship. "We're still working on the when and where first." @altanceyhan

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“So Ricky—“ Altan began, eyeing the younger man soon to be considered family. “I hope you are not letting my younger sister boss you around too much and let’s you have a say with the wedding stuff?” He asked with a raised brow, not that he could say much as he had adapted to the haply wife happy life mentally when all of that had been going on.

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Ricky gave his sister a short chuckle, before shaking his head. "I was nervous, what do you expect!?" He asked, though technically they had already been engaged when he re-proposed at the winter fest, but at least this time he had an actual ring to give her. "Oh just this time you can forgive me? Glad to know that's how you really feel," he teased as he leaned forward to divvy up the food between the two of them. He nodded whilst listening to her, "yeah I had no clue. But I'm glad Nazli was able to help," he turned to reply to his sister. Though he was just glad Alina's brother didn't seem to say anything, knowing fully well how protective he was over her. "It couldn't hurt, though who knows when that'll happen?" He joked, fully teasing her before getting serious, "I'm sure your time will come and you'll find a great guy. Though I'm fully prepared to vet the dude beforehand." @genovevaxmarrero

The relationship between Ricky and his sister was one where they could walk into each other's apartment as they each had a key. So he hadn't hesitated to walk right in, not even knocking, though he did text first so he knew he wasn't about to walk into anything that would scar either of them for life. As he settled on the couch, he took a bite and nodded before explaining. "Yeah and hey!" He winced playfully, "I'm sorry! I was afraid if I said something to you, I wouldn't be able to stop and then I'd wind up spoiling the surprise for Alina!" He rubbed his chest where slapped him, though it didn't hurt. "And she absolutely loved the ring, I'm really glad I asked Nazli to help, because I had absolutely no idea what I was doing." @genovevaxmarrero

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"True, here's hoping no one gets sick or hurt, I don't feel like sharing you with anyone today" he smiled as he sat on a chair opposite her desk. He hoped deep down inside that no one would come into her office needing the nurse. He truly enjoyed spending time with her, even if they also lived together. Laughing he nodded, extending his legs in front of him and crossing his ankles, "between my mom and Gen, it's like they're waiting on lottery numbers or something. Asking me every day." He shook his head, and as soon as they picked a date, he'd update his mother and his sister. "May works, that would be beautiful," he sighed and paused to take it all in and imagine it, his lips curling upwarda into a wide smile. "May it is," leaning forward on her desk as well and taking her hands, "though I just know whenever we have it, you'll be the most beautiful bride in the entire world." He knew in his heart of hearts that seeing her walk down that aisle would be forever etched into his memory. Thinking for a moment, "too bad I don't think anyone does. Shot I don't even think the principal can," he frowned before playing with her fingers in his. @alinaceyhan

"As long as no one gets sick or hurt." She pointed out to him with a smile. She was happy they were able to spend their time like this and no one else seemed to mind as long as they both were still doing their work. Smiling at him, she nodded and sat back happily in her chair. "Same here." She said before laughing and sitting back up a little. "They all may get together and throw us one if we don't tell them something soon." Alina joked and leaned against her desk. "I was thinking that too. Maybe May? The flowers should be in bloom then and it'd be so pretty if we did it outside." She daydreamed for a moment before looking at him. "You know I would too. Hell, even right now if someone were to walk in here with the power to marry us." @enriquemarrero

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Ricky chuckled at Arlo, and patted him on the back as they walked inside. "I mean come on, you've gotta to have been here before," he paused and shook his head, not knowing if Arlo had been there as a kid because of his history. "Okay, never mind," he said as he looked around and noticed the lights and sounds and all the people playing games. "Good to know, though you might have some competition," he teased elbowing him gently. "I mean your classic arcade games, and some new ones. I think they even have a couple of basketball games too." @arlocontreras

"I agree, though I guess that's not much of a shock considering I'm still considered new to town apparently." he shrugged, opening the door and making his way inside, waiting for his friend to join him as he looked around. He had to say, the idea of an arcade had always kind of overwhelmed him, but, he couldn't keep himself away either. It truly didn't know where to start, but he remembered always being really good at Ski-ball; maybe he should start there. "I'm thinking maybe keep me away from ski-ball if you don't want me to win." he laughed, shaking his head as he looked at the other male, a laugh escaping his lips. "I don't even know what all they have in here." @enriquemarrero

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"Hey there's no judgement from me," he put up his hands, and he totally understood. He was a teacher after all, a glorified babysitter who had to wrangle in prepubescent kids every day. Sighing, Ricky reached over and patted Cisco on the knee, "the dog," he shook his head and made a gesture towards his neck. "El perro murio," he stated, opting for Spanish rather than English to break the news to his friend. "Anything you wanna talk about? After this rough week?" @franciscofontenelle

Even if Ricky presented as his sole company for the night, this was somewhat mildly embarrassing. He wasn't that old, after all. And as his best friend spoke, his mouth became a thin line of discontent. "It was a rough week, okay?" Cisco muttered as he straightened his posture and idled a little more present on the soft cushions of his couch, knowing full well, that this week had posed nothing out of the ordinary and he was merely looking for a poorly made-up excuse. "I remember that part with the dog?" His words almost sounded like a question, unearthed by uncertainty. "Please tell me the dog survived." @enriquemarrero

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There was no one he loved more in the world than Alina and he couldn't help but smile everytime he saw her. "All set, we've got just about two hours to ourselves," he beamed, at least in regards to him being free from teaching any classes during that time. "I sure do, I've never been more sure of anything in my life," he nodded as he followed her to her office, listening as she spoke. "Yeah, same with my mom," he held the door open for her as they got to the nurse's office before he followed her inside. "Hm, maybe something during the spring? Like April or May? Though I'd marry you tomorrow if we could pull it off." @alinaceyhan

She grinned at him and leaned into his touch for a moment. "Alright." Alina said and gave his hand a squeeze before he went and got his keys. She stepped out into the hallway and smiled as she looked a him when he locked the door. "Oh, do you? I wasn't entirely sure." She teased him as they walked down the hall towards the nurse's office. "Everyone's been asking if we've made any plans, you know? My mom calls me every day for a date." She walked into the office and pulled over a chair so he could join her at her desk. "So, what date should we do?" @enriquemarrero

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The relationship between Ricky and his sister was one where they could walk into each other's apartment as they each had a key. So he hadn't hesitated to walk right in, not even knocking, though he did text first so he knew he wasn't about to walk into anything that would scar either of them for life. As he settled on the couch, he took a bite and nodded before explaining. "Yeah and hey!" He winced playfully, "I'm sorry! I was afraid if I said something to you, I wouldn't be able to stop and then I'd wind up spoiling the surprise for Alina!" He rubbed his chest where slapped him, though it didn't hurt. "And she absolutely loved the ring, I'm really glad I asked Nazli to help, because I had absolutely no idea what I was doing." @genovevaxmarrero

Genoveva had ordered take out for her and her brother, but she had gone and picked it up. She was setting it out on the coffee table in front of her when she heard her apartment door open and Ricky walk in. They often had an open door policy, at least with a head's up and this was part of their weekly time spent together. She and Ricky settled onto the couch and a grin grew on her lips as her brother said that he gave Alina the ring, "And di-" the question fell short when Ricky said that he had actually proposed again. "What!" Genoveva gasped, leaning over and slapping her brother against the chest with the back of her hand, "I can't believe you kept that from me!" She joked with him, still grinning. "Did she love the ring or did she love the ring?" @enriquemarrero