I really like the idea of Billy and Steve settling into a neighborhood populated mostly by older folks. Billy is the guy that gets called when simple home repairs like clogged drains and busted flower beds need tending to, and most of the time he doesn’t charge, but he winds up being paid anyway. Even if money has to get shoved at him.
Regardless of whether or not it’s realistic considering the time period, I love to think about how both boys are admired so much within their little community that they become the boys. Billy and Steve. Steve and Billy. A matching set. Never one without the other, and if there is just one for some odd reason, his presence is sorely missed.
If Billy’s outside mowing the lawn, Steve brings him iced tea, and it’s not unusual for the brunet to stand a little too close. To put his hand on Billy’s lower back and fix fond eyes on him.
Sometimes they go on walks in the evenings or in the early mornings, shoulders bumping together. Sometimes they hold hands, and it doesn’t stop Mr. Taylor on the corner from inviting them to a cookout that weekend. Sometimes Billy will kiss Steve goodbye on their porch before he heads to work and Mrs. Adley from across the street later tells them that they remind her of her and her late husband — something that Billy cries about after the fact because I just realized I’m gonna get to grow old with you, Stevie.
Whatever prejudices still exist at the time, probably in the mid to late nineties, they’re outliers to it. Of course, they still tend to keep it subtle when they’re in town.
Maybe when someone gets offended at the fact that Billy kisses Steve’s cheek, they have an angry elderly woman swatting the person away with her cane. Leave the boys be, is what she yells, and it warms Steve’s heart until she then promises to haunt the person when she dies.
Which, yeah. These folks have definitely been spending too much time around Billy.
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You’re Sick - Adley Rutschman
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“Ya know, I really think you should stay home.” You said as you watched him pace around your shared house for the next month, blowing his nose as he tried to be able to breathe. You had decided to come to Florida with him during ST, only for him to wind up sick.
“It’s spring training babe. I can’t.” He said before he let out a loud cough, “I need to be there- I really don’t have a choice. Catchers and pitchers are required to report today.”
“But they’ll understand if you’re sick Adley. You can’t risk getting others sick.”
“I’m going, babe.” He said as he walked over to give you a kiss.
“Nope.” You took a step back, holding your hand up, “You might get them sick, but you’re sure as hell not getting me sick.” You pointed out, “I’m disinfecting the hell out of this place once you leave.”
Adley rolled his eyes at you as he sarcastically blew you an air kiss before grabbing his bag to head to the ballpark.
“Love you!” He hollered from behind him before letting out a cough and a series of sneezes.
“Love you more sneezy.” You called back, him flipping you off as he shut the front door behind him.
“Yeah he’s getting sent home.” You muttered to yourself as you heard his car start up before you quickly grabbed the Lysol wipes, ready to wipe down every he had touched in the last 24 hours.
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“My torso isn’t exactly a pillow you know.” Was the first thing that came out of your mouth the moment he got home and basically had you pinned to the couch, his arms tightly around your waist.
“I don’t care.” He murmured into your waist, “I don’t feel good and you’re comfortable.”
“I hate to say it-” you grinned down at him.
“Then don’t.” He lifted his head slightly, his eyes pleading as you laughed.
“-but I told you so.” You chuckled, “i told you they’d send you home. You’re not fit to play right now.”
“That’s what they said too.” He groaned into your hip bone as your hand tangled in his hair causing him to let out a content sigh.
“Just get some rest.” You said, “I’ll be here when you wake up.”
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the caption writer on the latest MLB video about Adley Rutschman deserves a raise
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