#he really was enjoying having Carlos beside him 🥰

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[a-crumb-of-whump]

For the emoji Drabble ask game 🥰 with ryker

Masterlist

~ Saying 'I love you' without saying it ~

This takes place a year or two from now. A lot of the prompt is in the discussion, but a part of it is also that Carlos trusts Ryker enough to be in the same bed as him:))

Content: Whumpee-turned-caretaker, depression, PTSD/trauma, vampire whumpee, human caretaker

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Carlos hadn’t seen much of Ryker at all today. Adam had mentioned that he was feeling very depressed early that morning during breakfast and that it was unlikely that he’d come out of his room all that much, but it still concerned him. It was unlike Ryker to hide away from the world, and he wished that he could make it better.

He remembered it being so easy to make him feel better as a child. All he had to do was give him a hug or do a nice gesture of some kind, but now it felt so much more complicated. 

Though, he realised after some time that he could still try. If it didn’t work, then at least he could say he’d made an effort. Right now, he felt utterly useless. 

In the end, he went with something simple and made some scones with jam and cream on top. It was nothing extravagant by any means, but he knew Ryker enjoyed them. 

Afterwards, he grabbed the human’s laptop case out from one of the drawers attached to the coffee table and tucked it carefully under his arm, still holding the plate of scones in his free hand as he made his way towards Adam and Ryker’s room at the beginning of the hallway. 

It’s okay if it doesn’t work, he reminded himself. 

“Ryker?” he called quietly as he opened the door and stuck his head inside. It was almost completely dark inside, save for the light that shone from what he assumed was his phone. So he stepped in further, offering a smile when the human glanced over at him from under the covers. His pale face flushed red at the lack of response. “Hi. I, uhm… made you some food. May I come in?” 

Ryker reached over to turn his bedside lamp on, nodding. “You didn’t have to do that, man.” 

“I know! I wanted to. Besides, you haven’t eaten all that much today.” As soon as he was sitting upright, Carlos placed the plate down on his lap before beginning to set up the laptop as he ate. “Adam asked me to take care of you, so that’s what I’m doing.” 

“...taking care of me involves my computer? You could have just asked if you wanted to play a game.”

“I’m setting up a movie for us to watch!” Carlos rushed to defend himself. Almost immediately, Ryker’s lips curved up into a teasing smile and he reached out to pat his shoulder. 

“I was kidding, but that’s very kind of you.”

Once everything was set up and Ryker had picked out a movie for them to watch, Carlos crept around to the other side of the bed and climbed on top of the covers; grabbing one of the many pillows on Adam’s side of the bed to cuddle with as he settled down beside the human. 

“Me and Adam started watching this last week,” Ryker spoke up again a few minutes later. “He never really got into it the way I did.”

Carlos frowned. “Why not?” 

There was a small shrug before the human spared a glance over at Carlos, offering a small smile. “Dunno. We’ve always had different taste in media, which is okay. Besides, now I have you.” He gave the vampire a slight nudge with his elbow. “You and I used to watch so many movies back when we lived with my parents. Your favourite was always anything Disney. You never outright said it, and I know that you would watch anything I enjoyed, but I remember you getting just that bit more excited over Disney movies than anything else.” 

Carlos’ face turned pink once more. He was right, though he thought he’d hid it quite well. Apparently not. 

“I thought you liked them just as much as me. You picked them because I liked them?” 

“...Maybe.” Carlos’ face only got darker when Ryker laughed at him. “You did so much with me because I enjoyed the activity. It was the least I could do, and it wasn’t like I didn’t like the movies. I just… wasn’t as into them as you. That’s okay.”

Carlos made a small, thoughtful noise; tilting his head a little to rest it on Ryker’s shoulder. “I guess so. I’m sorry that you had to watch so many Disney movies for my sake.”

It was a genuine apology on his part, so it surprised him to hear Ryker laugh again. Soon after, an arm snuck around his neck and tugged him just that bit closer; giving him the chance to lean into his side completely. 

He took it immediately. 

“Nothing to apologise for.” Carlos felt some pressure on his head, and when he looked up a little, he realised Ryker had let the side of his face come to rest on his head. “We all do stuff that we aren’t passionate about for people that we care for. I’m sure you’ve done it for me more than once.” 

“Well… actually, you used to make me join in on all your hyperfixations when you were a kid,” Carlos admitted sheepishly. “I didn’t always enjoy those… but you always seemed so happy that I took an interest in the things you were so passionate about. That made it worth it.”

Ryker smiled. “Exactly. I assume you’re doing it right now, too.”

Perhaps, in a way, he was. The movie didn’t particularly interest him, but watching it meant he got to have quality time with the person he loved most in the world.

He thought it was worth it.

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[after-nine-at-the-oasis]

Ooope an accident o.o

I mean it makes sense but idk if she did it

Aww :'((

But does he believe her xD

Maybe he's like I am lol - I said idk if she did, but also idk if she didn't XD

Oh yeah I wasn't even thinking about that just the unhappy marriage part

But hmm yeah she wouldn't need it

O.O

I'M SORRY SHE'S W H A T??!?!!?

UH OH

OWENNNNNNN

NOT ANOTHER CRAZY LADY 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Idk I think it might be a mislead

But if not AAAAAHHHHHHHH

YEAH I'D SAY BAD NEWS IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT

Hey now he can know how Carlos and TK felt in 3x12-

Sorry sorry XDD out of line (maybe)

Still though ರ⁠_⁠ರ

That's the last of my last thoughts! Now it's time for the. . .

REVIEW

I really enjoyed this episode!! It was definitely WILD, don't get me wrong xD, but it was a good time :)). I honestly don't know what to believe about Kendra, but promo and ending aside, I did feel bad for her this episode :((. And Owen! But I'm glad for once he did the mature thing and just talked with her instead of going crazy lol. Besides all that, the calls were great :D, and frankly everyone slayed 🥰. Congrats and the food too, besties lol. And I'm so glad Grace's dad is okay :'D. It was the drama before that though o.o. But yeah, everything was really great :)).

By the way, once again, this is being written the day of the release of the next episode xD. In my defense, it was show week lol. It's currently evening, not quite an hour before show, because I got distracted when I meant to write it earlier lol. But honestly, even if I wasn't doing this with a less fresh memory of what happened, I don't think I'd have too much to say. Especially because there were several people we didn't see much of this episode - it's pretty much just the main two plots lol. But, still, I may end of shortening stuff just a little bit of what I might have said :). Be that earlier today or closer to the episode. Also it depends on if my motivation increases when I'm actually doing it lol.

Now it's time for the individual parts!

Carlos! I miss you babey 🥰😭. Lol, at least we got one Reyes this episode xD. But, I'm sure he was great at his job :). I love him 🥰🥰. We'll probably see him again next week :D.

Mateo and Nancy! Didn't see much of them this episode, but they were great. And hopefully we see more of them next time anyway. I'm going to say this for each of them, but their reactions to Owen and Kendra's husband were great LOL XD. Anyway, they were both great at their jobs :)). I love them 🥰🥰❤️.

Paul and Marjan! Again, we didn't see much for them, but they were great for what we did see :). Their reactions to that Owen scene were hilarious too lol XDD. They were both great at their jobs this week :)). Not that they usually aren't lol. I love both of them 🥰. Hopefully we see more of them next week :).

TK! Just like most of the crew, we didn't see him much this episode, but he was still great :D. His reaction the Owen situation was priceless XD - I just have to specifically mention the whole "everybody's already married!!" thing XDD. Anyway, he was great at his job this episode 🥰. I love him :DD. I hope we see him more next episode :D.

Tommy! Again, we didn't see her very much this episode, but she was great! She was great at her job, as always :)). And her reaction in the Owen scene XD - wonderful lol. Hopefully we see more of her soon - I have even wondering how her relationship with Trevor's been going! But I think I remember seeing something about getting more of that soon, so, yay :)). Maybe next episode even? Not sure, but now that I think about it I think it might be :). Anyway! I love her 🥰🥰❤️.

Judd! It was really great seeing him support Grace this episode :'D (not that he ever doesn't lol). But also kind of calling her out xD. In a loving way, lol. The entire time, he was there for her, and I just- aH, I love them so much :')) 😭❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰. My babeys <333. He was also great at his job this week :). I love him 🥰🥰.

Owen! I did genuinely feel and for him this episode :((. And for Kendra <33. I'm honestly not sure what to believe, like I said - the promo could be purposefully misleading is, and I just don't know if they'd have Owen fall for ANOTHER crazy lady. Especially with drugging again. But, eh, I don't know! Still, they were nice while they lasted this episode :)). And honestly, sucks to be her husband 😬😬😭. Poor guy xd. But like Owen why didn't you try and let him thaw first before CPR lol. Idk if would've lived if he was already THAT frozen, but still xD. Besides that though lol, he was great at his job this week :). Anyway, I'm definitely intrigued by next week, and a bit nervous 👀. But we love a good Gabriel and Owen team up :D, so I'm excited :)!! As long as Tarlos doesn't end up drugged or in a burning building this time lol. Anyway, he was great with supporting Kendra this episode too :). And, like I said, actually being mature and talking to her honestly lol. I love him <3.

Grace! My poor girl 😭😭😭❤️💔. She really was going through it this episode </3 <33. But I'm so glad her dad's okay :'D. And I'm glad she managed to forgive him, too <33. It was crazy finding out her mom already did :O. All that lost time must suck :'((, since she probably would've been able to forgive him earlier if she knew her mom had, but they can make up for it now :')). And AAHHH her sisters!!! We love cute family moments :'DD. And of course then being Sierra's actual sisters is such a slay 🥰🥰. But yeah, we had some GREAT emotional moments from this storyline 😭😭❤️❤️ :')). I meant just this episode, but overall as well!? Like, in the past when it first started. Also, that song was SUUUCH A SLAYYYYY ❤️❤️❤️😭😭🥰🥰🥰🥰!!!! :OOO :'DDD SO lovely <333. Anyway, she was great at her job this episode :). I love her so much <333 🥰😭❤️.

Overall, I really enjoyed this episode! The calls were great, we had a bunch of drama (but luckily not all of it ended up not okay - some of it's nice and good now xD), and some really emotional moments :'). And we haven't had a Grace storyline in a while, so that was OBVIOUSLY a slay as well - we love our girl :DD. I am nervous for the next episode!! A bit scared, but definitely way excited too :)). I don't really have any theories as to what's gonna happen though lol! I'm interested :)). And I'm just along for the ride as of right now xD. Anyway, even through tragedy (though let's be honest that is not a negative factor lol) this episode was great 🥰. Plus it had some SUPER hilarious moments lol xD.

So yeah! I loved the episode, I thought it was great. I'm nervous for the next one! This has been my review of. . .

9-1-1: Lone Star, Season 4, Episode 13: Open

It was really good! I'm a bit scared for the next episode, but excited too. I'll be here next week with my review of. . .

9-1-1: Lone Star, Season 4, Episode 14: Tongues Out

See you next week!