#loved carlos' laughter at the end of this. it was so loud... like a true ✨guffaw��

[guardian-angle22]

911 lone star -> TK & Jonah in 5.07

[bellakitse]

When the world throws you off the track (I have your back)

“I’m just glad my son’s tender heart didn’t cost him this time,” he finishes with a half-smile, looking at TK like he’s waiting for him to agree. Instead, TK frowns at the words and the tone with which they are said.

“What is that supposed to mean?” he questions, feeling his hackles rise as the man gives him a confused look.

+

Gabriel stops by Carlos' place and finds TK, they have a conversation about Carlos' decisions.

Warning* there is a passing line about police brutality 

TK is lounging around on his boyfriend’s couch, resting like he promised he would, while Carlos is at the market when the doorbell rings. He frowns slightly at the sound. He and Carlos aren’t expecting anyone. The team had wanted to stop by, but Carlos, being overly protective after his latest accident and head injury from just two days ago, had pushed them off till the weekend.

He gets up slowly from the nice cocoon Carlos made him before he left, figuring that maybe his boyfriend needed help with the door. Carlos only went to get a few things for dinner, but TK knows how he likes to wander the shops, always coming home with more than he set out to buy.

“Did you buy out the market again, babe,” he asks as he opens the door, coming up short when it’s not his boyfriend struggling with groceries, but instead his boyfriend’s father standing on the other side, eyebrow raised at his greeting. “Mr. Reyes,” he stammers out, caught by surprise at the man’s presence. “Uh, hi?”

The man gives him an amused half-smile in return. “Hello TK, may I come in?”

“Oh!” TK exclaims, feeling himself blush, rushing to answer. “Um, yes, of course. Please come in.”

Gabriel tips his hat at him, taking it off once he steps into the living room, looking around as he stands in the middle of it.

TK fidgets behind him quietly as Gabriel’s gaze pauses on his little nest on the couch before turning to look at him, his lips twitching as he looks at him up and down. TK follows his gaze, his face growing hotter as he remembers that he’s wearing one of Carlos’ old APD shirts and sweats, both a little too big for him.

“Carlos is at the market,” he blurts out, feeling off-center as Gabriel studies him. “He said he was gonna make chicken tortilla soup?”

“Sopa Azteca?” Gabriel questions with a smile. “His mama would make it for him when he wasn’t feeling well as a kid. He better make the tortillas fresh, or Andrea will have words with him if she finds out.”

TK chuckles, feeling some of the tension leaving his body. “Carlos makes pasta from scratch because from a box is a crime – his words. Pretty sure he feels the same about store-bought tortillas.”

Gabriel huffs, his amused expression letting TK know he’s familiar with the argument. “His mama will be proud. Those two take cooking very seriously.”

TK lets out a snort at the understatement. “Oh, I know. I’m not the greatest in the kitchen, and as a result, he doesn’t let me in there without supervision.”

Gabriel lets out a chuckle at his words, helping TK relax further.

“Can I get you something to drink?” he offers, remembering his manners.

“Water, please.”

TK nods, quickly making his way over to the fridge as Gabriel sits on one of Carlos’ love seats.

“So, TK, how are you feeling?”

TK pulls out two bottles of water, turning back towards the living room. He hands Gabriel one of them before sitting across from him, trying to tidy up his blankets. “I’m okay. I had a headache for the first day, and I’m still a little banged up, but mostly I’m fine.”

“I’m glad you’re feeling better,” Gabriel tells him. Silence settles over them after that. TK picks at a loose thread of the blanket as he tries to think of what to speak about. Noticing this, Gabriel puts him out of his misery. “So you’re probably wondering why I’m here?”

“Yes – no,” TK stumbles over his words. “I mean, this is your son’s home. I’m sure Carlos has told you,  you are welcomed any time you want to come over.”

“But you’re surprised I’m still here when he’s not,” Gabriel finishes for him with a grin.

TK gives him a shrug, not bothering to correct the man when he’s right. He is curious.

“I came to tell him that the case against him is officially closed, and he’s been taken off suspension,” Gabriel informs him, pausing when TK lets out a sigh of relief.

“Oh, thank god,” he says with a smile of his own at the good news. “I’m glad that’s settled.”

“Me too,” Gabriel answers before shaking his head softly. “I’m just glad my son’s tender heart didn’t cost him this time,” he finishes with a half-smile, looking at TK like he’s waiting for him to agree. Instead, TK frowns at the words and the tone with which they are said.

“What is that supposed to mean?” he questions, feeling his hackles rise as the man gives him a confused look.

“It means that he’s lucky it worked out in his favor,” Gabriel frowns back at him. “It could have blown up in his face if he had been wrong.”

“But he wasn’t wrong,” TK shoots back tightly, his skin feeling tight with irritation. He recalls Carlos’ face as he told him everything that had gone down between him and his father, his hushed words as he confided that even though his father said he was proud of him in the end, he didn’t entirely feel it was true. He remembers his boyfriend’s hurt face, and it makes him angry.

“TK, this could have gone really badly for him,” Gabriel argues, his frown deepening.

“Yeah,” TK agrees sarcastically. “If he hadn’t trusted his instincts, if he hadn’t led with his kind heart, that man would have blown up. Not could have, would have. I spent time with the psychos that strapped the bomb to that victim; they killed one of their own right in front of us. They would have set that bomb off if Carlos arrested him, killing that poor man, Carlos, and his partner. Carlos’ compassion saved them all, as well as my team and me. And here you are acting like it’s a weakness, a failing of his, when if more cops were like Carlos, then maybe the public wouldn’t have to take to the streets every other week in this country,” he finishes hotly, all but shouting by the end.

He’s breathing hard as he tries to rein in his anger. Looking over at the older man, he finds him looking stunned.

“Well – “ Gabriel clears his throat. “You certainly have strong opinions.”

TK closes his eyes for a moment, taking a long slow breath and then another. “I would apologize,” he starts, his voice calmer even if the rest of him isn’t. “But I’m not sorry,” he says bluntly, pressing his lips together. “Your son is incredible, as a person and as a cop. I’m not saying that because I’m his boyfriend. I work with Carlos. I see how good he is at his job, and a big part of that comes from being one of the most compassionate people I have ever met.”

Gabriel says nothing to that. Instead, he watches him, studying him, and even though TK knows he should probably stop now, he has one more thing to say and can’t hold it back.

“I love your son, Sir,” he says quietly, his heart beating so loud it echos in his ears. “I love him, and I have made it my job to protect and defend him from anything and anyone who would cause him pain, and if that includes you too, so be it.”

Gabriel opens his mouth, and TK braces himself for his response, only for the door to open again as Carlos walks in.

“Babe, I found those tangerines you like on sale,” he says with a smile, stopping short when he sees they’re not alone. “Dad?” he questions, shooting him a look. “Hey, what are you doing here?”

Gabriel looks at him for a moment before standing up and turning towards Carlos. “I came to let you know the investigation’s done and stayed to talk to TK for a bit.”

“Oh, that’s good,” Carlos smiles softly, first at his dad and then over at him. TK tries to return it, but the conversation he’s just finished makes it difficult. Carlos gives him a questioning look, but TK turns his focus back to Gabriel when he clears his throat. 

“Well, I should get going,” he says, focusing on his son. “Your mother is making ribs tonight, and you know I don’t like to be late to those.” 

Carlos nods, giving his father a slight nod, but his attention is still on him.

“TK – ” Gabriel starts, and TK braces himself. “It was...interesting talking to you. You’ve given me a lot to think about.”

Carlos raises an eyebrow at that, the questions clear on his face.

“You boys have a good evening,” Gabriel finishes as he heads for the door. He stops by Carlos and claps his shoulder. “We’ll talk later, mijo.”

“Yes, sir,” Carlos nods, holding the door for his father, closing it behind him. He turns back towards him, brow still raised. “Wanna tell me what happened here?”

“I may have told your dad off?” he says hesitantly, letting out a groan when Carlos’ eyes widen at his words. “Oh my god, I told your dad off,” he repeats, mostly to himself as what he’s just done catches up with him. He drops his head into his hands and lets out another whine. “I can’t believe I did that.”

Carlos moves; TK can hear him walking towards the kitchen, placing the groceries on the counter before making his way over to TK. He feels the couch dip next to him with Carlos’ weight, but he doesn’t look up at him. He only lifts his head when Carlos places a hand on his neck and gives it a comforting squeeze. 

“He’s gonna hate me now and tell you to break up with me,” he tells Carlos, only half-joking, dread quickly spreading through him.

“My dad doesn’t hate anyone. I’m not sure he knows how, and he sure as hell will not hate the man I love,” Carlos answers thoughtfully. “But even if he did, I’m not going to break up with you because my parents want me to. You’re stuck with me, baby.”

TK smiles, letting out a huff of laughter as Carlos smiles back at him.

“Tell me what happened,” he asks softly, taking TK’s hands in his.

TK leans back on the couch, letting out a sigh before he speaks. He starts from the beginning of Gabriel’s visit and how awkward it felt. He’s honest about what he said, giving Carlos’ hand a squeeze when he makes a face at his dad’s words. He bites down on his bottom lip as he recalls his reaction, feeling embarrassed by his outburst but even now not feeling sorry about it. He meant what he said; he’s going to do his best to protect Carlos, even if it means from his own family. Wrapping up, he holds his breath as Carlos stares at him, mouth open and eyes wide.

“You really did that,” he whispers, his disbelief clear; it makes TK cringe.

“Yeah,” he whispers back, remorse slowly starting to set in. So much for Carlos’ parents liking him. “Fuck, Carlos, I’m sorry, I just couldn’t help it. He started talking, and I saw red – “

TK stops explaining. He can’t speak when he basically has a lap full of Carlos. His boyfriend all but crawling into it as he wraps his arms around his shoulders and hugs him for dear life. TK instinctively hugs him back just as hard. His hold tightening when he feels Carlos shake.

They stay like that for a few minutes as TK runs his hands up and down Carlos’ back. When Carlos pulls back to look at him, he’s thankfully not crying, but TK can see the emotion in his big brown eyes.

“Thank you,” he says softly, and TK feels overwhelmed by the love he feels for the man in his arms.

“Anytime,” he answers, his voice rough from his own emotions. He takes in the gratitude and love he sees in Carlos’ expression and swallows hard, feeling overwhelmed by it himself. “I love you, Carlos. I’m always going to have your back no matter what. We’re a team.”

Carlos smiles at him. It’s a little wobbly, but it’s tender, and it’s there. “A pretty damn good one too.”

TK grins, a chuckle passing his lips as the tension inside him dissipates at Carlos’ words. “Yeah, we are.”

 ֎֎֎

 Hours later, when they find themselves once again on the couch after filling up on Carlos’ delicious soup, his phone rings.

TK holds his breath as Carlos shows him the ID that says it’s his mother. He doesn’t understand as Carlos speaks rapid Spanish with her, but he lets out the breath trapped in his lungs when Carlos starts to laugh, his eyes sparkling with amusement as he looks over at him.

“Si, Mami, he’s a firecracker,” he says into the phone, his smile teasing when TK looks at him with wide eyes, realizing he is the topic of conversation. “I’ll ask him and get back to you, okay?” he says to his mother, reaching out to squeeze his hand. “Okay, I’ll call you back–love you too, Mami.”

Carlos hangs up the phone. He doesn’t speak for a moment. Instead, he throws his head back on the couch and lets out a chuckle. TK waits despite being on pins and needles.

“Dad told my mom about your conversation,” he starts, lifting his head to look back at him with a smile that is both surprised and happy. “They’re both impressed with my protective boyfriend, and mom is feeling left out on getting to know you,” Carlos continues with a twinkle in his eye, his smile only growing as TK stares at him. “So she’s inviting us to dinner at the house this weekend if you would like to go.”

“They don’t hate me?” TK can’t help but ask, shocked at the request.

Carlos’ expression goes soft at his question. He leans in, giving him a gentle kiss. “Hate someone who obviously loves their son?” he questions, shaking his head. “No, baby, my dad doesn’t hate you, and my mom sounds like she’s ready to adopt you into the family,” he continues with a quirk of his mouth. “How do you feel about being a Reyes?”

TK blushes at the question. He knows it’s said in jest, but he can’t help the way his heart speeds up at the thought of him sharing Carlos’ last name.

“I wouldn’t be opposed to that,” he answers honestly with a small smile of his own when he hears Carlos’ breath catch. “In the near future,” he finishes with a shrug he pretends is casual.

“In the near future,” Carlos repeats, amazement coloring his words. He looks at him for a moment before shaking his head, the smile on his face bright and beautiful. “I’ll keep that in mind.”

“You do that,” he answers smartly. He gives Carlos a kiss on the cheek before he cuddles back into his side. “We should get a pie from that bakery we like on Winston for dessert.”

“Is that yes to dinner?” Carlos questions into the side of his face.

“Of course,” he answers, his focus on the tv even though his heart is racing. “If I’m going to be a Reyes someday, I should probably make nice with the in-laws.”

He feels Carlos smile against his skin. “Not nervous?”

TK lets out a snort, turning his face to look at his boyfriend. “Scared shitless,” he says with a wry grin, but it softens after a second. “But you’ll be there, and I can handle anything with you by my side.”

Carlos smiles at him. He leans in, pressing his forehead against his. “We’re a team.”

[mimisempai]

Happily ever now

What if Cass went to his uncle to tell him about Bucky and Sarah's discussion? What if tonight was the night Sam wanted to surprise Bucky?

Oneshot - >1400 words

https://archiveofourown.org/works/31403135

As Sam was getting his picture taken with half the population of Delacroix, he felt someone pulling at his sleeve.

"Uncle Sam! Uncle Sam!"

Cass was jumping around him.

"Is it true you don't want Uncle Bucky to move in with you because you don't want to share?"

Sam froze, in shock.

"Huh? Who told you that?"

"Well, it was Uncle Bucky, he was talking to Mom, she asked him when are you guys moving in together. And then Uncle Bucky he said he would like to move in with you but you didn't want to share."

"Okay Cass, don't say you told me all that, promise?"

"Why? Is it a secret?"

"Yes, or rather a surprise."

A slightly spoiled surprise, but with Bucky's cyborg brain, you could expect anything.

"Just tell me Cass, did Bucky look sad when he said that?"

"Oh no no, he was even smiling."

Sam, a little relieved, thought to himself all was not finally spoiled. As he walked over to the table where Sam, Sarah and the kids were now, seeing how Bucky looked like part of the family, he felt filled with a sense of completeness he hadn't felt in a long time.

He thought about how Bucky had come into his life. He thought about how far they had come since their chaotic beginnings. Thinking about the misunderstandings. They had come to understand each other, to accept each other, to love each other. And Sam knew that it was now up to him to take the last step.

After the dinner, he went to join his sister for a moment, while Bucky shared a beer with Carlos listening to his anecdotes about Delacroix and the Wilsons.

Sarah smiled as she saw him approach, "So Sam, is it tonight?"

"Yeah, I think so." now that he said it out loud Sam wasn't so sure of himself.

"Hey Sam, it's okay you know. Anyone here could tell you how committed Bucky is to you. Honestly I think he's just waiting for that, but he'll never tell you, because he doesn't want to force you into something. In fact you both care so much about each other that you forget about yourself sometimes. You know, I'm really happy that you found happiness, you deserve it. I'm so proud of you Sam."

Sam hugged his sister, and she whispered in his ear, "It's going to be okay, I'm sure."

"Thanks little sister."

Then he left for the lakefront. As Sarah watched him go, she thought to herself that she was so happy that Sam had found someone good. She knew Bucky's past. She knew the wounds of her brother's past. Sam and Bucky were each what the other needed. Sam never handled Bucky with kid gloves, and Bucky, whose stubbornness Sarah had witnessed many times, Bucky always accepted being challenged by Sam. He had confessed to Sarah one night that Sam was the person he trusted most.

Sarah also saw the good that Bucky did for Sam. Bucky was sometimes worse than a mother hen with Sam, especially when they came back from their missions. Even when Bucky wasn't directly involved, he insisted on accompanying Sam. If her brother sometimes looked a little annoyed, Sarah thought it was cute, because deep down she knew it made Sam happy.

She was relieved that he finally had someone in his life who cared for him, someone he didn't have to be the strongest with all the time, someone who understood him and with whom he could lay down his weapons.

"Hey Sarah, have you seen Sam?"

Sarah smiled fondly, these two were wearing their hearts on their sleeves. It was kind of like watching a romcom that never had a happy ending, because they were a happy ending all the time. Even when they argued, and that happened regularly, you could see the love between them.

"Over there."

She pointed to the figure facing the lake.

"Thanks!" Bucky gave her a kiss on the cheek before moving towards her brother.

She couldn't help but call out to Bucky. "Hey Bucky, be nice to him, otherwise next to me, Carlos will look like an angel, okay?"

Bucky looked a little flabbergasted before replying, "Always Sarah." and then he gave her what she called the special Sam smile -the one Bucky gave when he talked about or to Sam- before going on his way.

Sarah knew she didn't need to warn Bucky, his devotion to her brother was unmistakable, but she had wanted to play the role of big sister for once, after all they didn't have parents who could make the shovel-talk anymore.

She looked at them for a while longer. Bucky reached Sam and put his hand on his shoulder to signal his presence. Sam gave him his special Bucky smile - yes, he too had a different smile when talking to or about Bucky. To be hones, if she looked up the definition of smitten in a dictionary, she was pretty sure it would have those two idiots in it. She laughed a little before going back to her children.

____

"Hey there." Bucky put his hand on Sam's shoulder to let him know he was here before sliding it down his arm and holding his hand.

"Hey..." Sam turned to him and smiled before returning his gaze to the horizon.

He felt Bucky look at him, "Your place or mine?"

Sam turned to him, "How about our place?"

"Huh?"

Sam pulled Bucky along, wrapping his arm around his neck, he needed to feel his skin under his hand and not the coldness of the vibranium arm. Because he wanted to remember this exact moment.

"Sam, w-what do you mean with our place?"

"Come with me and you'll see. Do you feel like walking for five minutes or do you prefer the car?"

"Walk, you know I like walking the streets of Delacroix."

Sam knew this, Bucky had come to know half the people here. He had once told Sam that after being locked up for so long in various cells and chambers, Delacroix was the only place he felt safe to walk freely on the streets. Ever since he'd settled in, he'd been walking the streets, enjoying a place and time where he could finally set up home.

"So we'll walk."

Fifteen minutes later, because they had run into at least five of Bucky's new acquaintances, they arrived where Sam wanted to be.

"Here we are." said Sam with a small smile.

"Where are we?"

"Well I don't know, look, maybe you'll get a clue."

Bucky's eyes darted back and forth between Sam and the house several times.

It was a small wooden house, on stilts, typical of the area. Surrounded by a few trees.

Bucky walked over and observed the surroundings, when he approached the mailbox he leaned over and Sam saw him freeze.

"Sam, that's..."

"Yes? What?", Sam took on an innocent look, knowing full well the reason for Bucky's reaction.

"On the mailbox..."

"Well what's on the mailbox?"

"It says, Wilson-Barnes!"

"It does? Really?"

"Saaaam!"

Sam took pity on him and came around to hug him from behind before putting his chin on his shoulder. Bucky's hands closed over his.

"I asked you earlier, how about our house?"

"You mean this house... You and me... Moving in?"

"If with that babbling you're asking me if this house is ours and if I want you and I to move in together, then that's what it is."

"Wow... that's just... amazing."

Sam turned Bucky around in his arms before giving him a long kiss. Then he moved sightly back.

"So? What do you say?"

Sam saw that mischievous smile appear on Bucky's lips that he had when he was planning to do something naughty.

"Well I don't know actually... because living together is a big step, so you must understand I need a few moments of r-hphm"

Sam took his time to wipe that cheeky smile off Bucky's face and when they caught their breath, he said between pants, "You were saying?"

"Yes, of course I say yes!"

Bucky laughed, the laughter that had punctuated Sam's days for several months now, before wrapping his arms around him and whispering into Sam's neck, "Thank you Sam for accepting me into your life."

Sam tightened his embrace and seeing the names on the mailbox over Bucky's shoulder, he replied, "Thank you for walking into mine."

_____

https://archiveofourown.org/works/31139552

Thank you for reading! I hope you enjoyed your reading. As always I continue to walk the relatively new path of writing, I stumble, I fall but I keep going. Thank you for following me on this path despite everything...

[mochilici0us]

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➳ 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲: angst, thriller, stalker au

➳ 𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Skye realizes she has to deal with a ruthless stalker when the messages she’s constantly receiving are getting more and more threatening. A stalker that makes her recall memories of the past she swore she would never rake up again

➳ 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁: 2,4k

prologue, part one, part two, part three, part four

March 2013

‘‘And then he said <<I have a girlfriend but we can still meet>>” I mimic my crush’s stupid voice

'Shit, that's so bad...''

''I like him Ruby, he looked different but he's actually a piece of shit'' I take a big sip of my drink enjoying the burning sensation of the alcohol

''Thank God you didn't have sex''

''I know right'' My gaze travels on my friend noticing how she's  just fiddling with the glass. She looks unusually concerned

''Why aren't you drinking?'' I question

''I...what?'' She finally gets back to reality. Her reaction makes me chuckle

''My parents aren't home, we have no one to control us... We can drink as much as we want''

"Not today Skye..." she shakes her head

"After a long my parents are finally out and we won't take advantage of it? Don't be a party pooper" I tease her biting the black straw

''I know Skye and I'm sorry I just don't feel like drinking alcohol today''

My eyes quickly study her stiff figure ''Are you ok?''

''These days I feel kinda... off'' her asnwer worries me even though I was expecting it

''Why? Is everything ok with Carlos?''

''Yeah...we didn't fight''

''Then?''I can feel her discomfort, it brings me down too

''I don't know...'' she mumbles, her eyes never leaving her lap

''Cheer up Ruby, everything's gonna be fine''

''I'm sorry'' our eyes finally meet ''Is Susan coming?''

''No, she fought with her dad and she's not allowed to leave the house''

''I swear to God this girl...'' we both burst into laughter. It's a pleasant sight to see her laugh again. I sip my drink whereas she goes for plain water. After a few minutes of comforting silence I speak

''The sky is beautiful tonight''

Ruby nods and leans back on the armchair "It's full moon" she remarks

As I observe the breathtaking sight I notice something moving in the sky

''Ruby, Ruby look'' I yell

''What?'' Ruby jerks up

''It's a shooting star'' I can't contain my excitement. This is my first time seeing a shooting star

''Skye darling it's probably an airplane'' she leans back again and covers herself with the beige fuzzy blanket

''Don't be pessimistic'' I slap her thigh through the thick blanket and she yelps

''Make a wish''

She just growls

''Make a wish Ruby'' I order again impatiently

''Don't believe in such things Skye''

''Just do it'' I plead desperately She exhales defeated and hushes for a few seconds.

''Okay''

''You did?'' My eyes widen

''Yes''

''Me too'' I smile brightly like a kid making her crack a smile too

''Happy now?'' my face falls when I notice her irony. It's not like she did me a favor, the wish counts for her not for me. However, I choose not to reply because I don't want to upset her, she's already alarmed enough.

''You're angry?'' she asks as if she had read my thoughts.

Again, I stay silent

''I'm sorry If I offended you. It's just... your wish won't come true because of a shooting star''

''Don't lose your hope Ruby. You've been through difficult times I know but karma is watching'' I explain fondly

''It's not about karma or hope or whatever sweetheart....'' she stops trying to find the right words ''You're young and can't process what I'm saying but one day maybe you'll understand'' I can't find a proper answer so I just stay silent and glance at the woman next to me.

''One last thing. Did you make a wish? Answer honestly'' I find myself asking in soft voice

She smiles warmly ''Yes''

''Did you make a wish Skye?'' Grace's eyes look brighter than ever as this is the first time she sees a shooting star.

''I did. You?'' I gently caresss her hair as she lays in my arms. The view through the huge window in the living room is amazing especially those starry nights with full moon, Grace and I love cuddling like this gazing at the stars. Tonight though it's different, I feel like I experience moments again as the shooting star made the already similar situation even more familiar, awfully familiar. I'm experiencing a deja vu that reminds me of very dark, hard times.

''Of course but I can't tell you because it won't come true'' I laugh softly at the child's innocence.

She was right eventually. Wishes don't come true. Shooting stars is just a myth.

I can't ruin the moment so I let my sister live her dream. We must not taint childens' innocence. After a couple of minutes she's asleep. I carefully carry her to bed and tuck her in giving a goodnight kiss on the forehead.

Lying in my bed at the end of a hectic day has to be my favourite part. My bed is always so warm, so welcoming, soft, cuddly, a good sleep fills me with so much energy. This night is different now. I shake uncontrollably, memories coming back,haunting me, never leaving me to rest.

''I understand now'' I whisper as I finally calm down and smile sadly.

I close my eyes waiting for sleep to come. Surprisingly, I drift off instantly.

But the demons of the past I expected to face in my dreams after the deja vu I exprerienced previously never came. On the contrary, smiling angels with colorful wings visited my dreams flying with me and leading me on beautiful places.

After a long time, Skye had blissful dreams.

''It's my pleasure to work with you mr Park'' I extend my hand for a handshake

''The pleasure is all mine mrs Westbrook'' he captures my hand and instead of firmly shaking it he lowers his face and places a soft kiss.

His sudden intimacy catches me off guard but I choose not to show my discomfort so I plaster on a fake smile.

''We're getting started next week. I'll keep you updated''

''I appreciate it. See you next week'' he smiles at me and quickly leans his head to greet Taehyung. We greet his partner as well, a tall, good-looking yet mysterious man with sharp eyes covered by glasses.He must be the smart guy Park Jimin always carries along in order to make better negotiations.

''What do you think about our new business partner?'' I ask casually while fiddling with a pen even though I already know his answer

''I don't like him'' he mutters while walking across the room

''Why?'' I chuckle entertained

''Why? Did you see how he kissed your hand? Who does he think he is? God I hate these cocky idiots''

''Taehyung calm down. This is about our profit, I don't care about his kiss on my hand or whatever''

''He should stay in his lane or else...''

''Or else what Taehyung?'' our eyes lock ''Stop being so possesive. We spesialize in public relations we must be diplomatic, what has gotten into you?''

He breaks our eye contact breathing heavily ''You're right I'm sorry, I overreacted''

"He's a strong business partner that's why I insisted we talk about a potential cooperation. And now that he finally agrees you're mad because he kissed my goddamn hand? You're so unprofessional sometimes"

He hangs his head low without replying. He's hurt, I shouldn't have gone so hard on him. I exhale loudly as I realize my mistake ''Let's have a coffee'' I suggest but he instantly shakes his head

''No, I... I need to take a walk''

''I insist, I shouldn't have talked to you like that"

He chuckles humorlessly running his hair through his head.

''I'm sorry" my eyes search for his but never meet them. Instead of replying he turns on his heels and opens the door walking out

''Wait'' I stand up and grab my purse. I can't let him leave without apologizing properly.

''Taehyung wait'' I yell and scuttle trying to catch up with my furious friend.

My new 11cm stiletto high heels make it so difficult for me to keep up so I just walk as fast as I can and pray for my physical wholeness.

''Taehyung''I repeat before he reaches the elevator.

And just as I thought everything was fine and I had became a stiletto master I stumble and fall on the ground, the loud crack sound making it clear that it's not a simple tumble.

Well thank you Susan for your stupid heels...

The doctor will see you in a few minutes'' the anxious nurse replies

''That's what you said 15 minutes ago nurse, she's in pain'' Taehyung is pressuring the poor girl for a more specific answer.

''We have so many patients to attend and the doctor is alone today. Please bare with us'' She bows and leaves

''We should have gone to a private clinic. The treatment here sucks'' he exhales annoyed and takes a sit next to me

''It's ok Taehyung I can cope with the pain, it's not that intense anyway they gave me pain killers after I had the x-ray''

''I'm so sorry Skye'' he caresses my thigh and no matter how much he tries to hide it, he's about to cry

''Stop apologizing, it's not your fault'' I grin and he averts his glassy eyes

''Itis my fault. I should've waited for you''

''No,it's my fault because I wore these damned, sky high heels'' I grab his chin making him face me "And I'm sorry for being rude, my nerves have been bad lately"

He chews his lower lip nervously ''Skye you're not angry, are you?''

''I'm not. Don't feel guilty'' I assure him with a fond smile

''Excuse me mrs Westbrook'' the nurse finally appears ''The doctor can see you now'' once I realise what she's carrying I freeze. A wheelchair? I'm going to sit in a wheelchair? Even the thought makes me sick. I can't believe how unlucky I am..

Taehyung instantly lifts my shaking figure and helps me sit.

''Do you want me to come along?'' he asks

''No''I shake my head ''Wait here''

He nods and once the nurse makes sure our dialogue is over she pushes the wheelchair.

I suddenly feel so vulnerable, so powerless, how am I supposed to drive now? Work? Take care of my sister? I'm unable to keep up with my busy everyday routine. My thoughts overwhelm me, I suddenly feel like I'm about to pass out.

However, I swallow my tears as we finally enter the doctor's office. The empty doctor's office.

''Where's the doctor?'' I ask

''He's coming don't worry. I have to leave now, can you wait here until he come?''

''It's not like I can move anyway" I joke, mentally facepalming because of my terrible sense of humor. Thank God the nurse appreciates my humor and laughs warmly. She is sweet, at least I don't have to deal with a stupid, rude person.

She takes some files from the office and leaves. And now I'm all alone, intimidated, expecting the worst...

After a few seconds the door behind me opens

''Oh you're here? I'm sorry for the delay'' I listen a deep yet sweet voice. I'm curious to turn and have a look at the doctor but right now I can hardly move.

''It's okay I just got here''

The doctor finally walks and stands in front of me. The moment I lay my eyes on him my breath hitches in my throat. He can't be a doctor, he's so young, so.....

''Can you show me your x-ray please'' he politely asks as he takes a sit. I'd rather he keeps standing though so that I can catch a glimpse of his pretty legs again.

''Here''I hand him the x-ray avoiding eye contact, which is very unusual for me but I'm afraid that eye contact with him would make me look embarrassingly flustered.

He analyzes my x-ray silently taking notes, giving me the perfect chance to finally examine his face closer.

There's no doubt he looks youthful, flawless complexion without wrinkles or signs of aging and fatigue, chiseled jaw, strong neck, small pink lips and a pair of big, piercing eyes. Very interesting face.

''So...'' he raises his eyes just to meet my wandering ones. He just caught me checking him out. I quickly avert my gaze and keep my cool.

''Thankfully, you just sprained your ankle''

''Thankfully?''I repeat in a low voice

He chuckles revealing his cute front teeth. He chuckled? HE CHUCKLED?

''Your injury is not concerning. Your ankle will be put in a cast for 2 weeks and you'll be perfectly fine after''

''Oh..'' I'm too confused to answer properly. Only 2 weeks? I thought my injury was serious.

''I have to move you to the clinic bed'' he walks towards me and pushes the wheelchair closer to the white, leather furniture.

Clinic BED?

''Why?''I find myself asking. Shit, watch your mouth you stupid.

''To put your ankle in a cast. Excuse me'' just as I finally digest all the information he places his hands under my thighs and behind my back and carries me effortlessly towards the clinic bed.

I'm not sure whether it is because of the fact that I haven't been intimate with a man in a long time or not but right now I think I'm going to melt in the doctor's strong arms. And his musky, warm cologne makes me go even crazier. It feels like he's doing it on purpose, he's aware of how sensitive I am to smells and holds me like that, so that my head is placed right next to his neck.

Is this how he carries every patient?

He sits me in the cold clinic bed and gently rolls up my bottoms. I can't help but droole as his long fingers touch the soft material of my white crepe pants revealing my pale, thankfully shaved skin.

''Um.. Can I ask you something?'' I speak first

''Of course'' he opens a drawer searching for his tools

''Are you sure my injure is not severe? I mean.. I even heard a crack sound when I fell''

''You didn't break any bone. There's a little bit of swelling, no bruising..'' he strokes my ankle ''the pain must be mild, am I right?'' his eyes meet mine waiting for confirmation.

Even though I have hard time talking, I answer a ''yes'' without breaking the eye contact.

''There's just a minimal tearing that's why you probably heard this sound. The recovery time is very short and not painfull that's why I said you're lucky'' he wraps the cast around my ankle.

His touch is so affectionate, it resembles a caress.

Is every doctor that gentle?

''So you fell?'' he grins

''What?''his question catches me off guard

''You said you fell''

''Oh yes I'm not accustomed to wearing high heels so...'' I laugh akwardly

''You're ready'' he announces and takes a sit in the bed next to me clearing his throat.

How can a man look so attractive in tight black pants? I was never into men with tight clothes, I prefer baggy pants and shirts, a more comfy style but this dude right here made me change my mind completely, flexing his glorious thighs shamelessly.

''Some final instructions. Don't overwork your foot, your ankle is lightly injured but still injured. If you feel any pain take a painkiller, paracetamol is fine. I'm going to give you crutches, this is how you're moving for the next two weeks even though I strongly suggest you avoid walking.'' he stops and takes a quick glance at my red toe nails licking his lips.

''Last but not least, be careful when you shower. If you get your cast wet, irritation or infection of the skin could develop. You can find waterproof cast covers at pharmacies, they are really helpful. That's all you have to do these two weeks. Do you want me to repeat something?''

''No I'm okay'' I answer honestly as I repeat every single instruction in my head

''You're coming back in two weeks to remove the cast. If you have any question feel free to call. I'll probably not be able to talk but my co-workers gladly will''

''Thank you doctor'' I nod and smile sadly realising this might be the last time I see him.

''And be careful. Avoid high heels maybe'' he jokes and runs his hand through his rich, black hair. I was ready to answer when the nurse arrived

''Are you ready mrs Westbrook?''

I stare at the doctor and he nods.

The woman helps me sit in the wheelchair and opens a display rack full of crutches. I can feel the doctor's gaze on me the entire time but my eyes remain glued to my ankle. Many thoughts are running through my head right now. Sad thoughts. After a long time I finally feel attracted to someone, a man I'll probably never see again.

That's the reason I don't stare back, I don't want to give myself false hopes.

''Let me help you'' I hear his voice as he moves towards the nurse to help her carry the pair of crutches.

It's now or never, my heart whispers overpowering my mind's voice.

So before leaving the room I catch a glimpse of doctor's right side of his chest.

The nurse pushes the wheelchair. Neither the doctor greets nor I. This is how our first and last meeting ends. So impersonal, so cold, pure professionalism not a single sign of emotion.

''Jeon Jungkook'' I whisper as we're moving through the corridor.

''Do you want anything to eat?''

''No Susan I'm full''

My friend spent the entire day here cooking her speciality for me. She's very attentive but her habit of overfeeding me gets on my nerves.

''Are you sure?''

I roll my eyes fondly

''Just as you said you would start working out...boom'' she gestures at my sprained ankle giggling because she probably knows I would never go to the gym anyway.

''Don't laugh because you're the reason I'm hurt''

''I'm the reason? How? Did I push you?'' she cocks her shaped eyebrows 

''You made me buy these heels, I couldn't walk properly''

''You need practice with heels''

''I know right, I can practise perfectly now'' I slightly raise my right leg annoyed

''Calm down and stop talking nonsense''

I growl and keep studying ''It's so hard to work from home''

''Then stop working Skye. This incident is your chance to take a break these 2 weeks. Taehyung and the rest of your employees won't let you down we both know that''

I run my hair through my oily hair thinking about her suggestion ''Yeah but...''

''The doctor said you should rest. Come on Skye...'' she moans in exaggerated despair

Oof the doctor... I didn't tell her about the gorgeous doctor I met yesterday, there's no point anyway...

''Okay okay. I guess you're right'' I nod my head defeated

''I'm always right'' she pinches my cheek making me yelp ''I have to pee''

''TMI'' I yell as she walks away

My eyes wander around the room. They land on my cellphone. Head full of thoughts.... What a stupid  idea, let's do it.

Once I hear the bathroom door lock I grab my phone and log into facebook. Jeon Jungkook I type hurriedly feeling my heart beating like a drum.

I place my finger right above the ''search'' icon.

Is it worth it Skye? I hesitate Besides, if he was interested in me he would have searched for me, he can seemy name in the record of the hospital, he's a doctor so he has access to these files. And why would he be interested in me in the first place? He didn't even spare me a glance yesterday.

''Fuck it'' I throw my phone away along with my business files and lean back in my bed.

Indeed I need a break, these days I've overworked myself to the point I feel abnormally exhausted. A good, sleep would be perfect now, Taehyung's in the company, Susan is picking up the kid, I have no responsibilities.

Just relax Skye, close your eyes and relax, close your eyes and...

*Knock knock*

I open my eyes and jerk up as soon as I hear faint knocks in the front door.

''Susan'' I speak loudly

''Yes?''

''Someone's knocking the door''

She gets out of the bathroom and as much as I can hear from my bedroom she walks towards the door. ''I didn't listen anything but ok'' she yells from the living room

''You were busy extracting the urine''

''TMI'' she jokes making me crack a smile

Who's knocking the door? Probably Taehyung came to check on me. He feels so bad because of my accident, he has even convinced himself it's his fault. Well I mean it is his fault partially, he should have waited instead of running like the wind.But I would never put the blame on him for something I did.

Susan comes in my room. Alone. A puzzled expression on her face.

''Who was it?''

She gulps trying to find a proper answer ''Um.. Skye darling... Are you sure you heard someone knocking the door?''

My eyes widen ''Yeah... I heard it clearly''

''That's weird because...there's no one there''

''A-are you sure?'' I stutter

''I just checked''

''I... how is this even possible?''

''You're just tired. Please sleep'' she approaches me and covers me with a blanket

''I am not hallucinating Susan,don't act like I'm crazy. I'm 100% sure someone knocked on the door so please go and check again-''

I stop talking as soon as I hear the familiar noise.

''Is this what you heard?'' Susan asks relieved

''I think so. Why?''

''Because that's your neighbour hammering nails into the wall Skye'' Again this noise, 3 hits, 3 knocks at the door as I initially thought.

''It was just a misunderstanding.'' she clicks her tongue ''Sleep now, you need to rest.I'm picking up Grace and feeding her don't worry''

''Thanks Susan'' I smile feeling better now

Well as it seems I misunderstood things. I tend to become paranoid sometimes but that's normal isn't it? I'm a young, wealthy woman raising a little child, there are so many dangers out there. I have no private security, no bodyguards just an alarm and the hope that this neighbourhood is indeed as safe as everyone claims. I close my eyes and wait patiently till I drift off to a sweet sleep.

But no matter how hard I try to convince myself, deep inside I know that the sound of my neighbour hammering nails into the wall was completely different from what I heard and that someone was outside my apartment knocking the door.

[perfectlyloudbouquet2]

Okay, so I have a rule: don’t judge things until you’ve tried it yourself.  So, because I didn’t like a lot of the choices made in Descendants 3, I wrote my own version.

Descendants 3: A New Beginning

It’s a new school year.  The school is more integrated w/ Villain kids and Auradon kids, but it’s still 1 VK to every 10 AKs.  The OG VKs have graduated.  Mal is in training with the Blue Fairy to be Queen.  Evie is an assistant to 3 fashion designers (the fairies from Sleeping Beauty).  Carlos is a vet’s assistant (the dad from 101 Dalmations).  Jay is a coach for Auradon Prep.  The opening song shows all of this :

the new VKs (including Dizzy) looking outnumbered by AKs in class

Mal entering a room labeled ‘Queen Prep’ and being taught by Blue Fairy (Mal is unhappy and clearly terrible at it)

Evie looking happy and being shown around a boutique by the 3 fairies

Carlos looking happy and wearing a vet lanyard nametag

Jay in a coaching uniform in front of a mirror looking happy

Mal is mentally distant and sad because she’s worried about Uma, she feels like her Queen Prep classes just highlight how much she doesn’t fit, and she’s still not sure what ‘home’ means for her.  Ben and Evie are worried about her because she’s so distracted and sad.

Jay is excited to show up to his first day as coach.  The head coach (Phil from Hercules) introduces him to his team: the first-year Auradon Prep class (a group of 14 year olds).  Dizzy’s a part of the group.  They’re all terrible.  Jay is no longer excited.

Evie admits she’s worried about her and Mal drifting apart in their adult lives.  Mal’s royal family will replace her and the VKs and Mal will become a different person.  She’s also stressed because Doug is distant as well and she doesn’t know why.  She sings a song that reflects this and parallels ‘Space Between’ from D2.

Ben proposes to Mal in front of a crowd, something that enrages Audrey.  She’s mad because she was next in line to be queen until Mal swooped in.  She starts formulating a plan.

Audrey approaches Mal and, acting friendly, tells her she wants to see where Auradon’s new queen came from.  Mal, who is excited to have an excuse to visit the Isle, agrees to take Audrey on her motorbike.

Evie sees Mal and Audrey leave together and is worried Mal is already replacing her.  She tries to talk to Doug about it, but he’s clearly avoiding her for some reason, which makes her sad.

Over time (and through song), Jay teaches the kids how to do better at their sport (old school soccer?  The sport from D1?).  He teaches them how to work together to get the ball away from the person who has it.  He shares the stuff about teamwork that he’s learned over the past two movies.

Mal and Audrey arrive at the Isle and Audrey realizes how bad things are.  She shows some kindness and empathy by giving money to some begging kids and helping other kids with their jobs.  Mal sees this and realizes Audrey isn’t too bad when she’s not just thinking about herself.  Suddenly, some kids steal Audrey’s jacket.  Remembering her anger at Mal (and all VKs), Audrey sneaks away from her and looks for someone to help her with her evil plan.  She’s complaining out loud about how, thanks to Mal, she doesn’t fit in at the Isle OR at Auradon (unknowingly paralleling Mal’s complaints).

Uma appears out of the water and pulls a ‘You don’t like Ben as a ruler?  You don’t like Mal at all?  You want to rule the world?  Let’s team up.”  Uma says she’ll help her IF she promises to bring down the barrier when they rule Auradon together.  Audrey agrees, but she’s definitely lying.

Audrey and Uma reveal they’re working together and steal Mal’s bike to get to Auradon, stranding her on the Isle (the irony of which makes Uma especially gleeful).  The pair have an AMAZING VILLAIN DUET and go off to the museum to steal the spellbook and Maleficent’s staff.

Evie is stressed that Mal is ignoring her texts.  She goes to Ben, who’s having an intense conversation with Doug.  Doug makes an excuse to leave when Evie shows up.  Evie tries to push that aside and tells Ben about Mal.  He agrees that Mal has been gone for longer than she should have been.  Ben, Evie, Carlos, and Jay join up to go get Mal.  Dizzy catches them leaving and she admits she’s been feeling homesick.  They let her tag along.

When they all reach the Isle, Mal explains what happened with Uma and Audrey.  When they get back, EVERYONE is magicked into loving Uma and Audrey as rulers, something that doesn’t affect them because they were on the Isle.  Ben immediately recognizes this as the spell he was under (TWICE!), so he goes to pull water from the enchanted lake.

Meanwhile, Carlos goes and uses True Love’s Kiss on Jane and Evie uses TLK on Doug.  (Song?)

The group rejoins and Ben realizes they can’t just bring everyone in Auradon down to the lake.  Evie says she can make an invention (a water cycle machine) to make the lake water rain down onto Auradon.  She and Doug can build it, but it’ll take time.  In the meantime, they need to stop whatever Audrey and Uma’s next steps are.

Audrey and Uma are in the castle and they’re arguing over who outranks who.  Audrey admits she’s never going to bring down the barrier when she’s a ruler.  She’ll toss all the VKs out, including Uma.  Uma says she thought Mal was entitled and self-absorbed, but now she sees that Audrey is way worse.  They have another song: a reprise of their first song, but with ironic callbacks to the ‘teamwork’-y things they’d said before.

While they’re distracted, Carlos gets Dude (his dog) to fetch the spellbook and sics all the animals from his vet job onto Uma and Audrey to slow them down.  He runs away and passes the book off to Jay.

Back at the lake, Evie and Doug are working on the machine.  Evie finally directly asks him why he’s been so distant.  Doug reveals that he’s been planning on proposing to her, but he’s really nervous he’ll mess it up and he was asking Ben for help.  Now he’s worried he’s ruined things because Evie deserves a perfect proposal and he’s spoiled it.  Evie tells him she loves him and any proposal is good for her because it means they’ll be together forever.

Jay finds his team and breaks the spell on Dizzy.  The two of them work to individually break the spell on the rest of the team.

When Uma and Audrey escape the animals, they exit the castle to see Mal, Ben, Carlos, Jay, and Jay’s team of children.  They mock the group, but Jay’s team use the teamwork they learned earlier to get Maleficent's staff away from Audrey.  Uma uses a spell she remembered to sic all of Auradon against the good guys.  The people start surrounding them, acting like mindless zombies, and start dragging them away from Audrey and Uma.

Suddenly, it starts to rain!  The spell breaks!

Feeling defeat nipping at their heels, Uma and Audrey run away.  The good guys chase after them.  Uma and Audrey are nearly caught by angry townsfolk at every turn and get cornered into climbing the stairs.  They end up on the roof (at night in the rain).

The VKs, who are close behind, block the door to get back down.  Realizing the jig is up, Uma and Audrey bemoan their fate, explaining why they were upset enough to curse everyone in the first place.

Mal stops the mob and says she understands: “Not like I haven’t cast a few curses of my own”.  She apologizes for how she’s been treating them and says she realizes the integration for Auradon of the VKs has been slower than she would like it to be.  It’s also been a mostly one-way street.  It’s not like the royals have been trying to beautify or pour resources into the Isle.

MAL

(to Uma)

I promise, bringing down the barrier, joining the Isle and Auradon, and helping make the Isle a better place will be my first task as -

(seeing Audrey looking away angrily)

You know what?  I don’t want to be queen.

[Gasps, shock.]

BEN

What?

UMA/AUDREY

What?

MAL

I never wanted to be queen.  I’m terrible at it!

(to Ben)

Ben.  I love you.  But . . . I think Audrey should be the queen.

AUDREY

What?!

UMA

You’re not serious.

MAL

She’s the one who’s been trained for it from childhood!

(to Audrey)

Audrey, you saw the Isle.  It’s in bad shape.  They need you.  You can help them all.

CARLOS

Mal, Audrey may not be the best choice for this.

JAY

She doesn’t care about anyone but herself!

MAL

She does.  There’s a different side to her.  I’ve seen it.

[Audrey looks like she’s thinking about it.  Evie waves, getting her attention.]

EVIE

If you need help with ideas for beautifying the Isle, I can help.  I’ve been a fashion consultant for a whole month now.  It’s kind of my speciality.

AUDREY

(disbelieving; quietly)

Really?

[Mal takes Evie’s hand, grinning.]

MAL

And Audrey being queen means I could spend more time with my family.

[Evie looks elated that she’s not losing her best friend.]

BEN

Wait, Mal.  I don’t love Audrey.

(to Audrey)

No offense.

AUDREY

No, it’s fine.  I don’t like you either.

(Ben frowns)

Like that.

MAL

Is it possible you and I could still be married and you could be king, but Audrey could still be queen?

BEN

(considers it)

It’s never been done before.

MAL

(gestures to the VKs)

Look at us!  These past few years have been pretty full of things we’ve never done before.

BEN

(considering it)

Okay.  We could do that.

AUDREY

On one condition.

CARLOS

She’s not even queen yet and she’s already making demands?

[Jay elbows him.]

AUDREY

Uma gets to be my co-queen.

[Uma looks surprised.]

BEN

I don’t think ‘co-queen’ is a real -

[Mal puts a hand on her chest.]

MAL

Let her finish.

AUDREY

Uma’s the one who had the idea to destroy the barrier in the first place.  She’s always put her people first.  Because that’s what they are.  Her people.

[Audrey puts out a hand.  Uma considers it, then takes it.]

UMA

Deal.  I mean, let’s be real.  You need me.  Who else is going to keep you in line?

[Laughter.  Warm glances all around.  The rain stops and the sun starts to come out.]

We cut to months later.  The school year is over.  Doug and Evie are clearly engaged.  Everyone is gathered for the crowning ceremony for Uma and Audrey.  Everyone claps for them.  The audience is full of VKs and Auradon kids in a much more even balance.  It’s a little hard to tell who is a VK and who is an AK.

There’s a final number where they all sing and celebrate.  The final shot shows the bridge between the Isle and Auradon, which is permanently up to join the two lands.

THE END

[harryhooksgazebos267]

Sleepover With A Pirate- Harry Hook x Reader

A/n This is one of my first ones off of the prompt list so I hope it is good!

Request/Prompt: Don’t know if request are open but if they are please do no.3 from the conversation prompts with Harry Hook xxx I'm obsessed with your blog and those prompts are so good (I'm just happy that you re opened requests!). If requests are still open could I get #3 with Harry hook, possibly Tiana's daughter as the reader?

Summary:- The Vks (Plus reader, Harry, Uma and Gil) go on a trip together and the reader gets stuck rooming with Harry.

A: *wakes up beside B with their limbs tangled* How the fuck did I end up with your arm around my waist? B: We are sleeping in the same bed. A: I built us a pillow wall! B: Yeah, well I tore it down.

Warnings: Not really sexual material but can be implied and cursing

“Finally,” I breathed out as I face planted onto the couch. Being stuck in a car with the four vks, plus Uma, Gil, and Harry was horrible. They all complained about not having enough leg room and started pushing people. Of course, whoever they pushed would push them back and then they would start fighting. At first it was funny but then it just got annoying. So it was a blessing to arrive at the house we rented out.

“Don’t be so dramatic,” Jay said as he sat on my legs. I shot him a dirty look but didn’t say anything.

“So what is the plan for today,” Evie asked, plopping down on a chair next to the couch.

“Hey guys the pool is huge,” Gil yelled from the other side of the house.

“I guess that answers my question,” Evie said standing up. I groaned as I felt another butt sit on me as Jay got up. I looked up to see Harry’s smirking facing staring right back at me.

“Hiya princess,” He said as he moved my hair out of my face with his hook.

“Harry, no matter how much I love being crushed by you I need to get up so I can change,” I gasped out as he crushed me. He smiled at me and got up. I stood up and started walking only to be pulled back by Harry. My back hit his chest as I felt his breath on the back of my neck.

“You know princess, I could crush ya in other ways,” He whispered in my ear seductively. My cheeks heated up but thankfully Carlos came in the room.

“Guys come on,” He yelled out. I quickly got out of his grip and made my way to my site case. It was right by the right door because I was too lazy to bring it up to whatever room I was staying in. I grabbed my bathing suite and went into the first bathroom I found to change.

I walked out and found everyone already at the pool. Uma and Evie were sitting on beach chairs, Mal sat as the edge of the pool, and the boys were hitting a beach ball around. I felt eyes on me and I looked over at Harry and caught him looking me up and down. He quickly looked away when he saw me looking at him. I laughed as I walked over to one of the chairs and set my towel down on it.

“Look who decided to join us,” Uma said with a laugh. I stuck my tongue out at her and jumped into the pool. When I resurfaced I swam over to Mal. She smiled at me and nodded her head over to where the boys were.

“So you and Harry,” She said with a sly smirk on her face.

“We aren’t a thing Mal, and you know it,” I told her sternly. She just laughed and shook her head.

“We all know you guys like each other, just admit it already,” She accused. I thought about lying but decided against it since she was right, everyone knew.

“You’re right, I like him,” I told her as I felt my cheeks heat up for the second time today. She gasped really loud causing everyone to look over. 

“I didn’t think you would actually admit to it,” She beamed out, happy I admitted it.

“Admit what,” Harry asked.

“Nothing,” I hissed out wanting to drop the whole topic. I looked over at Evie and Uma and saw they were smirking.

“Okay,” Harry dragged out as he slowly turned around and went back to playing with the boys. Carlos and Jay had the “I know you like him and that is what you were talking about” looks on there face and then there was Gil. Bless that special snowflake who had no clue what was going on. I think Gil is my new favorite out of the group.

“I hate you,” I mumbled out as I shot daggers with my eyes at Mal which caused her to laugh again. I rolled my eyes and tried to think of a reason to change the subject.

“You know, water is shallow and you won’t drown if you get in,” I said hoping she would get in the water. That seemed to make her uneasy.

“I won’t leave your side, you’ll be safe. I promise,” I reassured her. She nodded slowly and stood up, walking over to the steps that lead into the pool. I took her hand and lead her in.

“See, isn’t this much better,” I questioned her as she visibly relaxed. I let go of her hand and smiled at her. 

“You want to see something funny,” I asked her with a smirk. She nodded her head. I may have been a princess but I got my pranking and “mischief” side from my father Naveen. I went underwater and swam to where Carlos was. I pulled down his trunks and tickled him so he would jump so I could take them fully off. I quickly swam away and resurfaced. I bursted out laughing as he covered his manhood. Everyone was dying laugh and in tears. I swam over to the edge of the pool and got out holding his trunks in my hand.

“Y/n give me my trunks back. Now,”He growled out, causing me to laugh.

“Now why in the world would I want to do that,” I asked as I batted my eyelashes to make me seem innocent.  I started to back away slowly because I knew he wouldn’t get out of the pool.

“Y/n, y/n give me my shorts back. Please. Guys stop laughing and make her give me my shorts back. Y/N,” He yelled as I almost fell over since I was laughing so hard.

“Alright you big baby, here you go,” I laughed out as I walked over to the edge of the pool. When I got close enough I handed him the shorts but before he could get them I pulled away. He groaned in response and begged me to give him the trunks. I decided to give them to him and just as I did I felt hands push me into the water. When I came up I came face to face with Harry. He was dying of laughter and on the verge of tears.

“You dirty pirate,” I grumbled out as I fought the urge to smile. He jumped into the pool and swam over to me.

“I’m only a dirty pirate for you,” He said winking at me. I laughed at his comment and rolled my eyes.

“You’re an idiot,” I told him with a huge grin.

“That may be true but you love me lass,” He smirked.

“Alright love birds get a room,” Jay called out. The whole group started laughing again.

“I’m getting hungry aren’t you guys,” I asked as I got out of the pool. They all replied with yes and yeah and followed me out of the pool. 

“I’m not cooking y/n, you can do that,” Uma said as she walked into the house.

“Okay but be prepared to die form deliciousness. My mom taught me how to make amazing food,” I told them as I walked into the house and went straight to the kitchen. As I was cooking I heard someone come in.

“Hey Hook,” I acknowledged his presence but turned my attention back to the food.

“Lass,” He said back. He stood there watching me for what seemed like forever before I spoke up.

“Do you need something Harry,” I questioned him as I raised an eyebrow.  

“I need you,” He said smoothly with a smirk.

“Shut up,” I snorted out. 

“Seriously though, why did you come in here,” I asked knowing he didn’t come in here just to flirt. Honestly though, you never know with Harry.

“They sent me in here to ask how much longer the food is going to be,” He told me as he walked over to where I was.

“Looks really good,” He said right behind me.

“I know it does,” I said.

“I was talking about you but the food does too,” He laughed out.

“Whatever, tell them it should be done in like five minutes,” I smiled pushing him out of the kitchen.

~After Dinner/Supper~

After everyone was finished eating and I got a billion complements we decided to go in the living room and just mess around. Harry, Evie, Jay, and I were playing clue as Mal, Gil, Uma, and Carlos played Sorry.

“I guess it was Peacock, with the dagger, in the game room,” Jay guessed. When no one had any cards to give him he had the biggest grin on his face. He opened the envelope and dramatically threw each card on the table. 

“Peacock. Dagger. Gameroom. I. Win,” He bragged as he took a victory lap around the room. I picked up the closest object to me, which happened to be a pillow, and threw it at him. It hit him in the face which caused me to laugh. My laughter got caught off by me yawning. 

“I’m tired so I think I am going to hit the hay. Who am I sharing my room with,” I asked as I stood up and stretched.

“Harry,” Gil said with a huge smile. 

“They brought my special snowflake into this, they went too far,” I thought to myself.

“What do you mean I am sharing a room with Harry,” I questioned them a little confused.

“You are sharing a room with Harry,” Uma said as if it was the most obvious thing ever.

“Can’t I just room with you,” I asked Uma, looking over at Harry for support but he just smirked at me.

“No because I am rooming with Gil,” She stated as she walked out of the room with Gil following behind her. I turned to ask the others but they all quickly said their goodnights and left to go to there rooms.

“Well well well, looks like you are stuck we me darling,” Harry said as he started walking out of the room but stopped to look at me.

“Are you coming princess,” He asked as I walked over to him. We entered our room and I called bathroom first. I took a quick shower and changed into my pjs. When I came out of the bathroom I saw a very beautiful and a very shirtless Harry. I would be lying if I said I tried to look away because I didn’t. When one sees a shirtless Harry, you don’t just look away. 

“Like what you see darling,” Harry joked with a wink.

“You bet I do,” I told him with a smirk, which caused him to laugh. He walked into the bathroom as I laid down on the bed. Before Harry got out of the bathroom I decided to build a pillow fort separating me and Harry. I smiled at the work of art and closed my eyes trying to fall asleep. When I was half asleep, I got woken up by Harry’s voice.

“A pillow fort, really,” He asked with a slight chuckle.

“Yes now shut up, I am trying to sleep,” I mumbled out.

“Goodnight princess,” He whispered out but I was too tired to respond.

~Next Morning~

I woke up engulfed in warmth. I smiled snuggling into the pillow I was hugging but froze when the pillow laughed. Pillows. Don’t. Laugh. I opened my eyes and saw my body tangled with another body. I slowly lifted my head to see a smiling Harry looking down at me.

“How the fuck did I end up with your arm around my waist,” I asked him.

“We are sleeping in the same bed,” He replied simply. I stared at him like her grew a third eye.

“I built us a pillow wall,” I shot back, he smiled softly at me.

“Yeah, well I tore it down,” He informed me. I hummed in response and laid my head back down on his chest. He tensed up at this which kind of confused me.

“You, um, you aren’t mad that we are basically, what’s the word,” Harry trailed off.

“Cuddling, no why would I,” I asked him causing him to relaxe. 

“I just assumed you would be mad because I thought that you, you know, didn’t like me,” He said.

“Why would you think that? Of course I like you, I would even dare to say that I-I, nevermind just answer my first question,” I huffed out.

“You built a pillow fort so you wouldn’t have to sleep by me lass,” He laughed out.

“I did that for you,” I told him as I poked his chest. After a long pause of silence he spoke up again.

“Were you going to say that you love me? I mean it is ok if you weren’t I just want to know if you feel that same. Not saying that I love you, I mean I do love you but if-” I cut him off by crashing my lips onto hims. He kissed back immediately as he pulled my body up more so he could deepen the kiss. We pulled away breathless and smiling like idiots.

“I guess I should have more sleepovers with pirates,” I said which cause him to laugh and pull me into another kiss.

~Jay’s pov~

I walked over to where Harry and y/n room was and slightly opened the door when I heard them talking. I looked in and smiled at the sight before me.There was y/n and Harry cuddling with each other. I took out my phone and started recording. I left right after they kissed, still smiling.

“Carlos, you owe my 20 bucks,” I yelled out to him as I pulled up the video to show the gang.

A/n I hope you guys liked this, I had a lot of fun writing it :)

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~ Catch up on Praia, the first part of the story of Jack x Elena ~

~ Masterlist ~

Elena opened the door to her flat and it seemed no one was there. She rolled her suitcase into her room, and fell with a thud on her bed. Her phone vibrated. She grunted and took it out of her pocket. 

Jack: Did ye make it home all right?

“Does he have a GPS on me?” Elena wondered out loud. 

A knock on the door brought Elena back to reality. “Jell-o? You back?” a man’s voice came from the other side. 

“Yeah, come in! I’m here.”

Carlos, Elena’s roommate made his way into the room. He is also Venezuelan, and considerably taller than her. He hugged her and put his hands on her shoulders.

“You’re so fucking tanned. I’m so jealous.”

“The beach life is the best life. Shame we left home.”

“Yeah, but we escaped communism, so we kind of won.”

“True.”

He sat on the sofa in Elena’s room. “Did you just get in? How you feeling? Do you want to get fries and you can tell me all about your trip?”

“Give me an hour to shower. I should also unpack,” said Elena, pointing at her messy suitcase.

“I’ll go get the food and we’ll have it here,” Carlos said. 

“Ugh, even better. You’re the best.”

Carlos and Elena were the best of friends. They had been since 2006. Elena was sure Jack would hate his guts. 

“So, you’re dating a Scot that lives in London?” Carlos asked, sceptical. They were sat in their little dining room table.

“Pretty much,” said Elena, dipping a fry in Samourai sauce. 

“And in a couple of days his best friend is staying with us because he has work here?” Carlos really had no idea what was going on. Every new information made his question the entire trip, even more than Elena had done on the flight back.

“Yup.”

“I’m sorry. Did you get married and didn’t invite me? Because I will fucking lose it right now,” Carlos was dumbfounded. 

“Yeah, I guess when you say it like that it sounds weird,” Elena shrugged. 

The door to their apartment opened and a shorter man walked in. This is Andres, their other best friend.

“Hey! You’re back!” He walked over to Elena, gave her a kiss on the cheek and a hug. 

“No, dude, and wait until you hear what she has to say. She got married in Portugal and didn’t invite us.”

Andres grabbed a chair and sat next to them. “What?”

“I’m seeing this guy,” said Elena. 

“What?”

“I met a Scot in Portugal and we had two weeks of fantastic sex. We didn’t want to leave it, so we’re going to try and see if we can manage seeing each other.”

“Yes, that will most definitely work,” said Andres, deadpan, not believing a word Elena said, standing up and grabbing a beer from their refrigerator.

“What makes you believe he doesn’t have a girlfriend back in London?” asked Carlos.

“He’s the insanely jealous type, so I doubt he likes to share with anyone. This includes himself.” The words came out of her mouth before she could truly grasp what she was doing. Elena had been surrounded by boys her whole life, and they always got possessive about her. These boys, their group from high school, were the worst. By saying Jack was the jealous type, he immediately became a target. 

“Oh god, Elena, seriously? Are you going out with a prick? Again? Can we let you go on holiday in peace?” Andres shook his head, annoyed.

“Let me guess, Olivia encouraged this,” said Carlos with a hint of disdain. Those two had dated in Venezuela before everyone went their separate ways, and it didn’t end very well. 

“She would have actually married me if Lucy hadn’t intervened,” Elena laughed. 

“His best friend is coming next week and staying here with us,” Carlos announced to Andres, who clearly did not approve of everything he had heard for the last hour. 

“Guys, I have absolutely no faith in this, okay? I honestly don’t think this is going to work, but he’s great and the sex is amazing, so if I can get some regular dick without the commitment of having to see someone once a week, I’m going to take it.”

“I am absolutely unconvinced. When is he coming to introduce himself?” Carlos asked. 

“I told him I’d tell him when he could come. I wanted to settle back into my real life before he’d show up.”

“A sensible choice,” said Andres.

After what felt hours of Judgement Day, Elena was finally on her bed, naked. Summer in Brussels was awful, and the heat unbearable. She was glad she’d bought a fan when they were still cheap and that made it less horrible. She was reading on her iPad when her phone vibrated again. She knew who it was.

Jack: Birdie, I haven’t heard from ye all day. Are ye okay?

She had another one that made her giggle.

Tom: Mate, could you please just tell him you’re fine. He’s been making us miserable with his shitty mood. 

Elena: Joke’s on you for living with him. 

Tom: Fuck off! 

Elena: I dare you to tell him I replied to your messages but not his. 

Tom: No thanks. I need to be alive next week. I hope you’re cleaning the sofa I’ll be sleeping on. 

Elena: Yes, I hope you’re keeping the allowance they gave you because you’re taking me out to dinner.

Tom: of course, love. I’ve the money on me. I arrive Thursday morning. 

Elena: fantastic, just in time to mingle with the young adults and get drunk at Plux. 

Tom: Plux?

Elena: You’ll see what I mean. Let’s talk tomorrow. I’m going to reply to your friend now. 

Tom: See you soon xx

Elena: Hey, made it home okay. I was catching up with Carlos and Andres. How was your day?

The phone vibrated almost immediately. 

Jack: This is yer roommate and your neighbour, no?

Elena: Yes. Best friends from school. 

Jack: My day was less than thrilling. Coming back to this fucked weather made me miss Portugal already. 

Elena: How’s settling in with your new flatmates?

Jack: I have no idea why the bloody fuck I thought this would be a good idea for all of us. 

Elena: LMAO that well?

Jack: I am going to murder Harry before the year is over. Remember this.  

Elena: you’ll go to jail :(

Jack: would ye miss me?

Elena: who would I tell that I’m naked right now in my empty double bed?

Jack video-called Elena. She picked up.

“Very smooth. Very very smooth,” said Elena laughing loudly.

“Let me see ye, please.”

“No.”

“Why not?”

“Because I don’t want you to get used to this happening every night,” she said sternly.

“Birdie, please,” his voice begging made Elena close her thighs to create a bit of friction but was cut off by a muffled sound that came from Jack’s door and some banging. 

“What’s that?” Elena asked. 

Jack let out an exasperated sigh. “Let me show you.”

Jack switched the camera and the door opened to reveal Harry with a bottle of wine in his hand, wearing nothing but boxers.

“Mate, what are you doing? Come drink with us.”

“I’m on the phone.”

“Who are you talking to? Is it Elena?! BIIIIIIIRDIEEEEEEEEE!!!” Harry screamed, grabbed the mobile and left Jack’s room. “How are you? How was your flight back? Are you knackered? Boys, say hi to Elena!” Harry was bubblier than usual. How he always managed to have that amount of energy was beyond Elena’s belief.

Fionn waved and laughed at how angry Jack was behind Harry. 

“I’ve spoken with her today, I don’t need to see her again,” said Tom.

“Hey, Thomas, I resent your tone,” said Elena, stifling laughter. 

“Sorry, love. I don’t want to get sick of you. I’m spending a week with you next week.”

“True.”

Harry whined. “I’d forgot Tommy gets to see you next week! When am I going? Why are you ignoring me? Why is Tom your favourite?”

Elena laughed. She knew Harry loved to push Jack’s buttons and he was unbelievably successful doing so. “I am not ignoring you! I’m talking to you right now. Tom is my favourite because he’s not bloody drunk all the time screaming ‘More wine!’ every five minutes.”

Harry put his hand on his chest, acting as if he were hurt. “Mate, that fucking Portuguese wine is delicious.”

“Harry, mate, could I please have my phone back?” Jack was seething. 

“Yeah, yeah, it’s fine. See you soon, love. If you don’t tell me when I can go, I’ll just show up at your doorstep. I’m sure Jacky would love it.”

Elena shook her head. “Jacky can love whatever he wants. You’re his friend, not mine, babe. It’s his poor choice in friendships being judged here, not mine.”

The boys laughed loudly. 

“You see why I love her? See you soon.” Harry handed the mobile back to Jack, who ripped it from his hands and locked himself up in his bedroom. 

“Why did you move in with them? You can afford a place of your own,” Elena laughed. She didn’t understand why Jack insisted on torturing himself like that in the first place. He loved his uni mates but he was very much his own person at that point, being the oldest of the bunch. 

“I know, but I spent a lot of my savings in Shanghai, so I want to get that money back and then get me a place of my own.”

“Ah, the expat bubble. A true gem,” said Elena, deadpan.

Jack laughed. “I miss yer smart mouth.”

“Where do you miss it?”

Jack coughed. “What?”

“Where do you miss my smart mouth?” Elena repeated. She turned on her pink nightlight, an IKEA cheap purchase that made her room look like a weird 80s porn movie. She flipped the camera so Jack could see her body. “I could show you where I miss your mouth,” Elena said as she caressed her thighs and moaned softly. 

He stood up and locked his bedroom door before making his way onto the bed again. 

“I don’t want to risk Harry coming in to me wanking to ye,” huffed Jack.

Elena laughed. “You don’t have to apologise for that, babe. Now… where were we?”

“Show me where ye miss me.”

“Well, my boobs don’t really miss you because they can move freely now, so I won’t show you those.”

Jack laughed. “Best pillows in the world. How do ye make Skype sex funny and arousing?”

“I am a girl of many talents, as you know.”

“Show me yer talents. Touch yerself.”

“Where?”

“Ye know where.”

“I think you’re going to have to… guide me…” her voice trailed off and Jack started grunting. 

“Circle yer clit.”

“I want to see your cock now.”

“Yer wish is my command.” Jack flipped the camera and he was already naked from the waist down. His member hard just by the sound of Elena’s voice. 

“Ughhhhh hi babyyyyy I miss you so much already. My mouth is not the same without you in it.”

Jack laughed and squirmed as precum leaked out of him. “How the fuck do ye manage to turn me on so much?”

“I want to see you wanking. I don’t want to see your cock by itself if I’m not there taking care of it.”

Jack started pumping himself and Elena teased him until both released in a calm but necessary orgasm. Skype sex would never be the same thing. 

“I miss ye already.”

“Yeah, I know.”

Jack sighed. “Yer regretting it already, aren’t ye?”

“Why do you think you can read me like an open book?” Elena said defensively.

“Because ye are.”

“I just don’t see it working out.”

Jack sighed again. “Birdie, why don’t we try one day at a time? We’ll be fine. Just… don’t overthink it.”

Elena sighed. “Good night, Jack.” 

She hung up. 

Jack had forgot he had made a mess earlier and stood up to clean himself up. After changing and a cold shower, he unlocked the door to his room and faced his new flatmates, who were in a circle, laughing and drinking the wine Harry had brought back. As soon as they saw his face, Harry stood and got another glass of wine. Jack sat next to him and shook his head. 

“It’s okay, mate. I’ll talk to her when I see her,” said Tom. 

“Mate, you knew it wasn’t going to be easy, knowing how she is,” said Fionn. 

“One day at a time, mate. She’s the most challenging bird you’ve been with to date, but don’t worry. We’ll help you get on and be victorious!” Harry put his arm around Jack’s shoulders and gave him a kiss on his temple. 

For a minute, Jack had remembered why he had decided to move with his mates. 

Day one back had proved challenging already, and he wasn’t going to Brussels for another two weeks.

NEXT: Casablanca Picnics

A/N: This would be the first instalment of the Praia sequel. I’m not really sure how many parts it will be, even though I have a general idea where I want to take the story. Let me know what you thiiiiiink :) <3

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It can be first-rate assembly you. (clapping off set) – thank you, very excellent assembly you too. – interesting, what is that this? – Ah, it says, "October 31, 2005 true love forever." It was when my first spouse tried to stab me to loss of life in a coke-induced rage.- Oh. (laughs loudly) – am i able to ask are you a believe fund child secretly? – No, I truely grew up homeless. – Are you still homeless? – No, no. I do get requested that although. – ok you’re now not homeless. – Do you get to put on this to work? – yes! – so that you get to wear this to work? – Yeah. – i’m gonna wager you are making fifty five,000 greenbacks a year. – You as a rule make about like 60,000 a yr. Like carpentry or like a building employee. He’s carrying a knife. That’s simply whatever that you could tell he includes on him daily.Like I lift my keys. – you’re employed stock at hot topic. So you’re making 15 an hour. – sweet. – am i able to get a reduction? – No. – ok, see ya. (laughs loudly) – You appear quality. – thanks. – You appear coordinated. – i am doin very well. – you’re making cash don’t you? – You do tech shit and you are making money. – What type of cell do you’ve? – i have an iPhone. – Is it the X? – No. – Is it the 10? – Uh, no. – Is it the fifteenth? – it can be the 9 or something? – Oh it can be the 9 ok so. – Newish? – Newish, ok. – When’s the last time you have been right into a Ross? – Um. (laughter off set) – real just lately. – don’t lie. – Entrepreneur makes upwards of a hundred,000 a yr. – I do not know, he has good trend. He appears completely satisfied, I imply he looks like he would not miss a meal, so. – additionally real. (laughter off set) – Yo, you could be a pyramid scheme supervisor man or woman. – it can be possible. – that’s not not possible. – Uh-uh. – Three million a year. – Three million. – Yeah, I believe you are famous. You’ve a noted face. – thanks, I’ve genuinely heard that earlier than.- he’s noted. – My name’s Cat. – Lamont, first-class to satisfy you. – Lamont, i love your sweater. – thank you, respect it. – You odor like weed. – that is very indicative. – You smell like marijuana. – I believe you work at a weed shop. (Lamont laughs) (loud laughter) – How much do you believe I make? – 50,000 a 12 months bro. You either are a motivational speaker to adolescence in high colleges. – Mhmm. – Or work at a mobilephone sex hotline. (Lamont laughs) intent you obtained a good voice dude. You got a good voice. – What do you do for fun? – Work. – you work or fun? – I was raised via a first new release Germans. – Oh, ok. – Work is fun. – Work is enjoyable. (laughter off set) Work is fun. – appear at his belt and his boots. And then he’s standing proper now, that is like low key cozy.He’s similar to settling into his natural stance as within the army. I will tell you may have killed some individuals. – can i see your palms. Oh they’re tough, he is labored. I feel he’s mechanic. He makes a just right dwelling like i might say like maybe 200,000 a yr? Possess your own keep that you could make so much. – 10 grand a 12 months, legally. – thank you. – thank you. – Why did he do that? – Carlos. – Ryan. – Ryan? I am gonna kinda like appear you over. – very well, examine me out? – And judge you. – How historic are you? – i am 20. – 20. – You surely either the make up of a tech bro or a formative years pastor. – Oh. – Sleeves rolled up so hip adolescence pastor, sorry.- Do you’re employed full time, phase time? – part time and whole. – section time an full? – So like you will have a couple of part time jobs that make it full time? – sure. – Are you a school student? – sure. – This man makes now not a dime. I feel he lives along with his mom and dad. But like he is gonna be that child in 5 years who has kids who’re using Porches. – Lamborghini’s and Porches. – proper, proper. Good it was fine assembly you. – first-class assembly you, Carlos. – So what does my look say to you? – good you care about your appearance. I mean you gown satisfactory, I rather do just like the costume. The place do you retailer? I assume that is a good situation to- – wherever that will get me a good deal.- k, great deal? Ok. – Do you possess any scrubs? – I do. – Yo, you’re a nurse? I know it, she’s a nurse. You are now not like a head nurse but. Someplace under 50. – So i would say like 35 to 40,000 a 12 months. – good dressed, stunning black woman in Seattle. Two steps faraway from cracking the highest. Getting particularly that costly life you wish to have. I believe you’re about eighty,000 correct now. – okay. – Oh. (laughter off set) sounds like I was fallacious. – howdy. – hello! – hi, how are you? – excellent, how are you? – i’m doin particularly good. I’m like awkward seeing that i’m judging you as i’m seeking to be first-class to you.I’m like, "Judging you!" – you might have got ripped jeans, however deliberately ripped. The rip is set a dimension of somebody who knows about fashion. – i really like the shoes, i like the pants. With this asymmetrical shirt. Where did you get that? – Nordstrom. (Carlos sighs) – She retail outlets as Nordstrom for this. – a bit bit greater than 40,000. She’s probably an individual’s manager, you’ve gotten a supervisor face. – i’ve a manager face. – Yeah you appear like anyone humans can be mad at a lot. – yes, I feel you acquire individuals and motivate them, and you wrote a book and your face is on the duvet. It can be ordinarily, safely, on the quantity two. – proper on that shelf. – retailer wave best seller! – yes, regularly have a cult following, so on the whole a million greenbacks. – you are making 75,000 bucks. – She’s an entrepreneur, she makes 100,000 a year. It used to be fine meeting you. – it is exceptional to meet you too. – No, ok go to the nice Will! They acquired satisfactory clothes. (Cat sighs) – I believe I got them, I obtained one proper. – I think i’m very fallacious. – I believe like one of those humans were homeless and y’all are tryin to trick me. – the development man.But i am no longer definite. – ok. Ok. – The noted guy! – What’s up? – i am so anxious! I’m nervous right now! – very well, I really wanna be aware of who I got right and wrong. You do tech don’t you, mom fucker? (loud laughing) – okay, come on up. Used to be I right? – No. – Oh. What occurred? – i’m not broke. – Oh. (loud laughing) but why are you continue to in the backside? – intent i’m the brokest out of you. (loud laughing) – Do you reside along with your mothers and fathers although? – I do. – okay, how so much you make a yr? – 25. – okay. I imply, right here in this city. That is zero. (Carlos laughs) (loud laughing) – okay, a student. – sure, and in addition I work at the meals offerings along with a freelance phototopography and song promoter. – you work four jobs? – sure. – You do all of that and you’re at the finish of the line? – Yeah! – so you on the end right now however you gonna climb. – Yeah, that is what i want. – you’re a wise dude. – you are a clever dude, alright cool.- thank you. – I gotta get you too right? – Kinda. – Kinda! – i am a CNA in a health facility. – Oh k! And the way so much do you make? – I make about 35 to 40,000. – 35 to forty,000 so I was once somewhat excessive. – what’s going to you’re making after you get executed with school? – 150K to 200K, – depending on the field. – Yay! – So yeah. – money, when do you get completed with institution? – Eight years from now. – rattling, that’s endlessly. – What are your hustles? – So i’m a vocalist, and i do admin for health center, and i’m a nanny! – And a nanny? – Yeah! – fun! – four jobs? – Yeah. – all people works four jobs in this end of the road. (light laughing) – Me again, how’s it goin? – So what do you do? – Um, i’m a banker. – such as you work at a bank? – At a financial institution.- So how a lot do you’re making a 12 months? – Between 35, forty. – 35 to forty. – So i am bouncing from side to side, i am doing all right. – okay, no, okay yeah that is dope. Good i am sorry for saying you sell weed. However I said at least, legally! (loud laughing) – exactly, I don’t know if we would’ve mentioned that in right here! – What do you do? – i’m an exterminator.- No fucking way. What do you kill, humans? – every person’s obtained their rate. – How much do you make as an exterminator? – I make about forty,000 a year. – alright, and what do you exterminate? – If it walks, crawls, or flies, we will kill it. – I wanna understand the pens. – Oh! – Is that simply cause you write so much? You gotta sign matters? – The one thing you do not want to do around me is drink to extra and pass out. I will mark you. (loud laughing) – You will have to be scared. – however. (loud laughing) – look at my toe pointing at you. Look at my brace in the back. – Uh-uh. Next! (loud laughing) – i am checking your stability. I’m checking your balance proper now. – I got pretty good balance. – No you do not. (loud laughing) – He mentioned no you do not! – How do you follow up that one? – I don’t know. – satisfactory to see you. – pleasant to see you once more. – What do you do for actual? – i’m the vp of a media property known as Do206.- Oh! – We throw live shows, – We work with bands. – You’s a president! – Yeah, i am a boss. – he’s a boss! – you are not a label? – i am now not a label, i’ve a track workforce is what it can be known as. So we do artist administration. – How so much do you make a year? – About 90. – damn! Ninety? So you are residing lovely good? – Yeah, yeah! – You comfy? – Yeah, I imply i might prefer to make extra. You understand, Seattle’s pricey. – stay dependable.- thank you. – Ah, i do know you – Make a lot of money. – Oh hello! – intercourse work, please say intercourse work, please God! – i’m not a whore, i’m sorry. – What do you do? – I do. – vice president. – I do hair. – Hair! – At Microsoft. – Wait. – there is a salon at Microsoft. – And so how a lot do you genuinely make? – About one zero one. – one zero one! What is that one? – You gotta put it in there! – Aw, you understand to the T what it’s. – Mhmm, I do. – what’s doing hair Microsoft entailing? – there’s 65,000 plus persons on that campus. – Who need a haircut. – i have quite a lot of customers. – what is the toppest most govt you reduce for? Is that private? – quite often. – You cut bill’s hair? – No, i will – No? – Say that on digicam. – No? – however I wish to! (light laughing) – if you would like a haircut! – Yeah bill, she’s just right.- Why do you carry a knife? – this is my work uniform. – What do you do? – I own an IT organization. It was once technically a science organization. – Wait, you failed to go to university for that, did you? – No! – I think I put you at 60,000? – Yeah, fifty five to 65. – fifty five to 65? And the way so much do you’re making? – final 12 months about a hundred and fifty, we’re regularly set to make 200 this 12 months. – satisfactory! – you’re gonna begin like just a little industry factor? – Oh, no. – No? – it can be gonna be a large trade thing. – Oh, oh! He corrected me he used to be like, "Heheh, it will not be a little bit industry." that is dope, i like that. (loud laughing) thanks man for sharing that, that is tremendous dope.- How a lot do you’re making? – I make between 15,000 and 20,000 a month. – Now, are you the hoe? – A month! Sixteen,000 to twenty,000 a month. – Wow! What do you do? And take advantage of out of all these men and women. – i’m a life and business coach. – existence coach! – Oh, so you do have that ebook with your face on it. – at some point! – I was beautiful spot on with that. – one day. – have been you annoyed in any respect that I put you within the core and not the entire manner at the high the place you belong? – No.- No you failed to care? – No. – you already know why? Life isn’t worrying, right lifestyles train? (loud laughter) – every body can get wealthy i suppose, but it surely’s now not about the money for me it really wasn’t. It certainly not began that way. That is just style of what’s occurred real from my coronary heart. – Is that what you inform your purchasers? Am I nonetheless within the trial period? (loud laughing) wealthy! First-class assembly you. (extreme drums) – What do you need me to do? (Rain sighs) (Man laughs off set) – Yeah! – i’d be right here. Motive you are at 100 and you’re at 50? Proper? – Am I rather? – correct here. (gentle laughing) – I make bad 14,000 a year. So that is where i am at. – just right job. (loud clapping) .

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– good dressed, wonderful black woman in Seattle. I feel you’re about eighty,000 proper now. – k. – Oh. (laughter off set) – sounds like I was mistaken! (loud laughter) (tender tuba song) – good day! – i’m Rain. – My title is Catalina. – i am Dae Shik Kim Hawkins Jr. – Um, how much do I make a yr? Let me do some general Asian math. 35,000. – I made 57,000 bucks last yr. I did beautiful good. – almost always someplace under like 20,000. I’m a scholar, computer science. – Oh that is fun! It’s style of like fucked up too. (loud laughter) – earnings? Thank God. I used to be instructed I was once guessing penis sizes. – that is gonna be really hard, i am already worried. Like, oh man i do not even comprehend! I do not even comprehend my stereotypes.- good day! Waylene. – best to fulfill you. – exceptional to meet you. – strong handshake. – You definitely feel like you have got more money than me, so. – Your boobs are – superbly placed. – thank you. – Whoever did that shit, return and ship them a card. They did it. – What year car do you’ve got? – 2016. – BMW. – ok. – And have you traveled every time just lately? – I journey at least once or twice a month. – I feel you are very rich. 300K a 12 months. You’d frequently be a millionaire for those who were white, mainly. – If I used to be white! – can i see your ring once more? Wow, that is high-quality. That why I acquired it at Claire’s. I am gonna guess 200,000 bucks a 12 months. – I believe you make like 50 to 60,000 bucks a year. – eighty,000 bucks. Purpose Imma say you a hoe. Off bat, i’m just gonna say that she’s a hoe. No if you’re no longer a hoe you must consider about it, purpose it would pay for some thing you preserve doing to maintain your self looking this fine! It can be first-rate assembly you. (clapping off set) – thank you, very excellent assembly you too. – interesting, what is that this? – Ah, it says, "October 31, 2005 true love forever." It was when my first spouse tried to stab me to loss of life in a coke-induced rage.- Oh. (laughs loudly) – am i able to ask are you a believe fund child secretly? – No, I truely grew up homeless. – Are you still homeless? – No, no. I do get requested that although. – ok you’re now not homeless. – Do you get to put on this to work? – yes! – so that you get to wear this to work? – Yeah. – i’m gonna wager you are making fifty five,000 greenbacks a year. – You as a rule make about like 60,000 a yr. Like carpentry or like a building employee. He’s carrying a knife. That’s simply whatever that you could tell he includes on him daily.Like I lift my keys. – you’re employed stock at hot topic. So you’re making 15 an hour. – sweet. – am i able to get a reduction? – No. – ok, see ya. (laughs loudly) – You appear quality. – thanks. – You appear coordinated. – i am doin very well. – you’re making cash don’t you? – You do tech shit and you are making money. – What type of cell do you’ve? – i have an iPhone. – Is it the X? – No. – Is it the 10? – Uh, no. – Is it the fifteenth? – it can be the 9 or something? – Oh it can be the 9 ok so. – Newish? – Newish, ok. – When’s the last time you have been right into a Ross? – Um. (laughter off set) – real just lately. – don’t lie. – Entrepreneur makes upwards of a hundred,000 a yr. – I do not know, he has good trend. He appears completely satisfied, I imply he looks like he would not miss a meal, so. – additionally real. (laughter off set) – Yo, you could be a pyramid scheme supervisor man or woman. – it can be possible. – that’s not not possible. – Uh-uh. – Three million a year. – Three million. – Yeah, I believe you are famous. You’ve a noted face. – thanks, I’ve genuinely heard that earlier than.- he’s noted. – My name’s Cat. – Lamont, first-class to satisfy you. – Lamont, i love your sweater. – thank you, respect it. – You odor like weed. – that is very indicative. – You smell like marijuana. – I believe you work at a weed shop. (Lamont laughs) (loud laughter) – How much do you believe I make? – 50,000 a 12 months bro. You either are a motivational speaker to adolescence in high colleges. – Mhmm. – Or work at a mobilephone sex hotline. (Lamont laughs) intent you obtained a good voice dude. You got a good voice. – What do you do for fun? – Work. – you work or fun? – I was raised via a first new release Germans. – Oh, ok. – Work is fun. – Work is enjoyable. (laughter off set) Work is fun. – appear at his belt and his boots. And then he’s standing proper now, that is like low key cozy.He’s similar to settling into his natural stance as within the army. I will tell you may have killed some individuals. – can i see your palms. Oh they’re tough, he is labored. I feel he’s mechanic. He makes a just right dwelling like i might say like maybe 200,000 a yr? Possess your own keep that you could make so much. – 10 grand a 12 months, legally. – thank you. – thank you. – Why did he do that? – Carlos. – Ryan. – Ryan? I am gonna kinda like appear you over. – very well, examine me out? – And judge you. – How historic are you? – i am 20. – 20. – You surely either the make up of a tech bro or a formative years pastor. – Oh. – Sleeves rolled up so hip adolescence pastor, sorry.- Do you’re employed full time, phase time? – part time and whole. – section time an full? – So like you will have a couple of part time jobs that make it full time? – sure. – Are you a school student? – sure. – This man makes now not a dime. I feel he lives along with his mom and dad. But like he is gonna be that child in 5 years who has kids who’re using Porches. – Lamborghini’s and Porches. – proper, proper. Good it was fine assembly you. – first-class assembly you, Carlos. – So what does my look say to you? – good you care about your appearance. I mean you gown satisfactory, I rather do just like the costume. The place do you retailer? I assume that is a good situation to- – wherever that will get me a good deal.- k, great deal? Ok. – Do you possess any scrubs? – I do. – Yo, you’re a nurse? I know it, she’s a nurse. You are now not like a head nurse but. Someplace under 50. – So i would say like 35 to 40,000 a 12 months. – good dressed, stunning black woman in Seattle. Two steps faraway from cracking the highest. Getting particularly that costly life you wish to have. I believe you’re about eighty,000 correct now. – okay. – Oh. (laughter off set) sounds like I was fallacious. – howdy. – hello! – hi, how are you? – excellent, how are you? – i’m doin particularly good. I’m like awkward seeing that i’m judging you as i’m seeking to be first-class to you.I’m like, "Judging you!" – you might have got ripped jeans, however deliberately ripped. The rip is set a dimension of somebody who knows about fashion. – i really like the shoes, i like the pants. With this asymmetrical shirt. Where did you get that? – Nordstrom. (Carlos sighs) – She retail outlets as Nordstrom for this. – a bit bit greater than 40,000. She’s probably an individual’s manager, you’ve gotten a supervisor face. – i’ve a manager face. – Yeah you appear like anyone humans can be mad at a lot. – yes, I feel you acquire individuals and motivate them, and you wrote a book and your face is on the duvet. It can be ordinarily, safely, on the quantity two. – proper on that shelf. – retailer wave best seller! – yes, regularly have a cult following, so on the whole a million greenbacks. – you are making 75,000 bucks. – She’s an entrepreneur, she makes 100,000 a year. It used to be fine meeting you. – it is exceptional to meet you too. – No, ok go to the nice Will! They acquired satisfactory clothes. (Cat sighs) – I believe I got them, I obtained one proper. – I think i’m very fallacious. – I believe like one of those humans were homeless and y’all are tryin to trick me. – the development man.But i am no longer definite. – ok. Ok. – The noted guy! – What’s up? – i am so anxious! I’m nervous right now! – very well, I really wanna be aware of who I got right and wrong. You do tech don’t you, mom fucker? (loud laughing) – okay, come on up. Used to be I right? – No. – Oh. What occurred? – i’m not broke. – Oh. (loud laughing) but why are you continue to in the backside? – intent i’m the brokest out of you. (loud laughing) – Do you reside along with your mothers and fathers although? – I do. – okay, how so much you make a yr? – 25. – okay. I imply, right here in this city. That is zero. (Carlos laughs) (loud laughing) – okay, a student. – sure, and in addition I work at the meals offerings along with a freelance phototopography and song promoter. – you work four jobs? – sure. – You do all of that and you’re at the finish of the line? – Yeah! – so you on the end right now however you gonna climb. – Yeah, that is what i want. – you’re a wise dude. – you are a clever dude, alright cool.- thank you. – I gotta get you too right? – Kinda. – Kinda! – i am a CNA in a health facility. – Oh k! And the way so much do you make? – I make about 35 to 40,000. – 35 to forty,000 so I was once somewhat excessive. – what’s going to you’re making after you get executed with school? – 150K to 200K, – depending on the field. – Yay! – So yeah. – money, when do you get completed with institution? – Eight years from now. – rattling, that’s endlessly. – What are your hustles? – So i’m a vocalist, and i do admin for health center, and i’m a nanny! – And a nanny? – Yeah! – fun! – four jobs? – Yeah. – all people works four jobs in this end of the road. (light laughing) – Me again, how’s it goin? – So what do you do? – Um, i’m a banker. – such as you work at a bank? – At a financial institution.- So how a lot do you’re making a 12 months? – Between 35, forty. – 35 to forty. – So i am bouncing from side to side, i am doing all right. – okay, no, okay yeah that is dope. Good i am sorry for saying you sell weed. However I said at least, legally! (loud laughing) – exactly, I don’t know if we would’ve mentioned that in right here! – What do you do? – i’m an exterminator.- No fucking way. What do you kill, humans? – every person’s obtained their rate. – How much do you make as an exterminator? – I make about forty,000 a year. – alright, and what do you exterminate? – If it walks, crawls, or flies, we will kill it. – I wanna understand the pens. – Oh! – Is that simply cause you write so much? You gotta sign matters? – The one thing you do not want to do around me is drink to extra and pass out. I will mark you. (loud laughing) – You will have to be scared. – however. (loud laughing) – look at my toe pointing at you. Look at my brace in the back. – Uh-uh. Next! (loud laughing) – i am checking your stability. I’m checking your balance proper now. – I got pretty good balance. – No you do not. (loud laughing) – He mentioned no you do not! – How do you follow up that one? – I don’t know. – satisfactory to see you. – pleasant to see you once more. – What do you do for actual? – i’m the vp of a media property known as Do206.- Oh! – We throw live shows, – We work with bands. – You’s a president! – Yeah, i am a boss. – he’s a boss! – you are not a label? – i am now not a label, i’ve a track workforce is what it can be known as. So we do artist administration. – How so much do you make a year? – About 90. – damn! Ninety? So you are residing lovely good? – Yeah, yeah! – You comfy? – Yeah, I imply i might prefer to make extra. You understand, Seattle’s pricey. – stay dependable.- thank you. – Ah, i do know you – Make a lot of money. – Oh hello! – intercourse work, please say intercourse work, please God! – i’m not a whore, i’m sorry. – What do you do? – I do. – vice president. – I do hair. – Hair! – At Microsoft. – Wait. – there is a salon at Microsoft. – And so how a lot do you genuinely make? – About one zero one. – one zero one! What is that one? – You gotta put it in there! – Aw, you understand to the T what it’s. – Mhmm, I do. – what’s doing hair Microsoft entailing? – there’s 65,000 plus persons on that campus. – Who need a haircut. – i have quite a lot of customers. – what is the toppest most govt you reduce for? Is that private? – quite often. – You cut bill’s hair? – No, i will – No? – Say that on digicam. – No? – however I wish to! (light laughing) – if you would like a haircut! – Yeah bill, she’s just right.- Why do you carry a knife? – this is my work uniform. – What do you do? – I own an IT organization. It was once technically a science organization. – Wait, you failed to go to university for that, did you? – No! – I think I put you at 60,000? – Yeah, fifty five to 65. – fifty five to 65? And the way so much do you’re making? – final 12 months about a hundred and fifty, we’re regularly set to make 200 this 12 months. – satisfactory! – you’re gonna begin like just a little industry factor? – Oh, no. – No? – it can be gonna be a large trade thing. – Oh, oh! He corrected me he used to be like, "Heheh, it will not be a little bit industry." that is dope, i like that. (loud laughing) thanks man for sharing that, that is tremendous dope.- How a lot do you’re making? – I make between 15,000 and 20,000 a month. – Now, are you the hoe? – A month! Sixteen,000 to twenty,000 a month. – Wow! What do you do? And take advantage of out of all these men and women. – i’m a life and business coach. – existence coach! – Oh, so you do have that ebook with your face on it. – at some point! – I was beautiful spot on with that. – one day. – have been you annoyed in any respect that I put you within the core and not the entire manner at the high the place you belong? – No.- No you failed to care? – No. – you already know why? Life isn’t worrying, right lifestyles train? (loud laughter) – every body can get wealthy i suppose, but it surely’s now not about the money for me it really wasn’t. It certainly not began that way. That is just style of what’s occurred real from my coronary heart. – Is that what you inform your purchasers? Am I nonetheless within the trial period? (loud laughing) wealthy! First-class assembly you. (extreme drums) – What do you need me to do? (Rain sighs) (Man laughs off set) – Yeah! – i’d be right here. Motive you are at 100 and you’re at 50? Proper? – Am I rather? – correct here. (gentle laughing) – I make bad 14,000 a year. So that is where i am at. – just right job. (loud clapping) .

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Have you considered any Tarlos Au's yet? What if Owen took the job in Texas when TK was 18 so he went to college there and met Carlos and Iris. He and Carlos are BFFs who pine over each other for years, and when TK returns from visiting his mom in NY with a tongue ring, Carlos' life gets a lot harder (pun intended). Best friends to lovers ftw

Flashes of Silver

Carlos is fine with silently pining away for his best friend TK until the boy comes back to campus with a new accessory that makes Carlos’ brain melt with desire. 

nonnie, you should know that this request made me scream with delight, thank you for the idea!!

@shippingsailors

“Are you even listening to me right now, Reyes?”

Carlos Reyes looks up from his phone across the small table wherehe sits with Iris Blake, to find her giving him an unamused look as she muncheson her chips.

“You ask me to have lunch with you here in the courtyard, just soyou can ignore me and stare at you’re phone?” she questions, making him winceat her tone. “I could be in the library; I have papers due.”

“We all have papers due, chica,” he shoots back, even though he’sseconds away from being in the doghouse with his friend, he’s never been ableto keep from poking the bear. His family has always said that for such amellow, quiet kid, he’s always had a reckless streak. “Besides you needed toeat, and not in the library, you know Mrs. Powellhates that.”

Iris rolls her eyes at him, but there is a hint of a smile on herface. “Goodie-goodie, no wonder that old bat loves you so much.”

Carlos gives her an unconcerned shrug. It’s true, the university’slibrarian, a grumpy sixty-eight-year-old woman with grey-blue hair, loves him.“She just wants you to respect her books and the sacred space they are held in,is that so hard?”

Iris gives him another roll of her eyes, scoffing at his words asshe bites into her turkey club. “What’s TK saying?” she asks through a mouthfull, pointing at his phone.

“He’s got a surprise, said he’s joining us in a few – “ Carlostrails off, he looks up to see a smug smirk on her face, and Carlos goes redrealizing that he never actually said that he was texting with their friend TKStrand, Iris just figured it out. “How did you –“

Iris snorts loudly, drawing the attention of a few people aroundthem. “Your face, of course,” she starts, pointing a delicate finger in hisface as she waves it around in a circle. “You had ‘TK’ face; it’s verydistinctive. All soft and lovesick, kind of like when someone shows you a puppy,and all you want to do is snuggle it close and love it forever. TK is the puppyin this analogy.”

Carlos’ face is so hot; he’s sure he’s going to catch flame. “Shutup.”

Iris lets out a laugh at his words; her delight is unmistakable.“Great comeback, Reyes,” she says, still chuckling, though her expressionsoftens when he says nothing. She sighs as her laughter trails off. “Carlos,when exactly are you going to do something about the massive crush you have onour friend?”

Carlos feels his pulse spike at her question, his mouth going dry.“I don’t have a crush on TK.”

Iris raises an eyebrow at him; she looks both unimpressed andsympathetic all at once. “No, you’re right, it’s not a crush. It was a crush senioryear when he moved to Texas and flashed those pretty green eyes at you. Afterthree years of secretly pining, never dating for long, moping when he startsseeing someone and being overjoyed when it only lasts a month, I think we cancall it what it is, so…. When are you going to do something about being in lovewith your best friend?”

Carlos opens and closes his mouth, not sure what he wants to say,when they hear their names being called out. Looking across the yard, they seeTK waving at them with a wide smile on his face as he quickly walks towardsthem.

Carlos looks back at Iris panicked. “Please, don’t say anything,”he begs, feeling his hands sweat.

“I would never,” Iris says quickly, just as TK gets to theirtable. She flashes a smile up at the new arrival. “Hey, TK! How was New Yorkand your mom?”

“Crowded, dirty, and fun,” TK laughs as he leans down to hug her.“Mom was in top mom form,” he continues turning his smile towards Carlos.

Carlos gets up to hug him too, letting out an oomph when TKall but slams into him as he hugs him.

“I missed you too, needy,” he chuckles softly when TK doesn’t letgo of him right away. He catches the raised eyebrow Iris gives him and feelshimself blushing again, but he doesn’t loosen his hold on TK until the boy letshim go first.

“I just really missed that handsome Texan face of yours,” TKteases as he steps out of his hug, taking the empty chair at the table.

Carlos tells himself not to react to the comment. TK doesn’t meananything by it; he’s never meant anything by it. TK likes to flirt andtease; he’s a happy-go-lucky guy who knows he’s beautiful and likes to jokearound with everyone, especially his best friend. It means nothing.

“So,” Carlos clears his throat, hoping the smile on his face isrelaxed, and not an awkward mess the way he always feels when TK is around.“You said in your text you had a surprise?”

TK grins at him, his green eyes sparkling with mischief, and withoutsaying a word, he sticks his tongue out.

“Holy shit!” Iris exclaims in amazement, leaning forward to get abetter look. “That’s hot, TK!”

“Thanks,” TK smirks pleased, before looking over at Carlos. “Whatdo you think? Do you like it?”

Carlos hears the question, but he can’t answer. How can he whenhis brain is currently melting, and will at any second, ooze out of his ears.TK Strand has a tongue ring, a silver little round stud that was made with thesole purpose of ruining Carlos’ life.

“I – I, yeah, looks good,” Carlos croaks out.

Out of the corner of his eye, he can see Iris biting down on herlip, probably to keep from laughing at how pathetic he is.  Looking over at TK, he feels a pang of guiltas he sees the previously bright smile on his face has dimmed, and he looks atCarlos with an unsure expression. He wants to say something, anything to bringthat smile he loves so much back, but he feels tongue-tied and silly. Hisstupid feelings feel right on the surface, ready for everyone to see, and hejust wants to hide.

“I should go,” he says, standing up, ignoring the sound of protestTK and Iris let out. “Gotta study,” he gets out, gathering his things haphazardly.

“Carlos,” TK says his name quietly, looking up at him with a smallconfused frown, his eyes a little cloudy.

Carlos flashes him what he hopes is a smile and not a grimace. Heplaces his hand on TK’s shoulder, giving it a gentle squeeze. “I’ll see youlater, okay?”

TK looks at him a moment longer before giving him a nod, though hedoesn’t lose his frown. “Okay.”

With one last awkward wave, he turns on his heel and hightails itout of there, away from the boy he’s stupidly in love with, and his damn tonguering.

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He hides out in the library like a coward. He gives Mrs. Powell awave, getting one back, and even gets half of a smile, which is the most anyonecan usually get from the older woman, before heading for the back to his usualtable.

The thing is he knows that hiding won’t help for long, not when itcomes to TK Strand. Where Carlos likes to be cautious, TK is bold. He stillremembers the boy when he first arrived in Austin, their senior year of highschool. It didn’t take long for it to get out around school that TK was gay,and it took even less time for people to try to mess with him for it. The boyhad a slimmer frame back then, dressed in tight skinny jeans, and had softpretty features. The guys they went to school with thought he was an easytarget, and TK quickly proved that line of thinking was incorrect. He wouldfight back like a hellcat, giving zero fucks about bloody knuckles as long ashis bullies were bleeding worse.

People learned not to mess with the boy quickly after that, andCarlos has been smitten ever since. Becoming his friend had given him thecourage to come out himself. After that, though at the time TK was almost ahead shorter than him, the boy had turned into Carlos’ own personal guard dog,glaring at anyone who even dared look at him wrong for being gay.

Between his sisters, the Blake girls and TK, Carlos never had toworry about anyone saying a single bad thing about his sexuality. No, TK neverbacks down from a fight, so really it’s no surprise when half an hour afterhe’s arrived at the library, nose deep into his forensic science textbook. Thechair across from him scrapes loudly against the wooden floor as it’s pulledout, and TK sits.

Carlos looks up at him, rolling his eyes as TK makes as much noiseas he can, taking out one of his books. “This is why Mrs. Powell hates you somuch; you’re so damn loud.”

“She hates me because she loves you, and she thinks I’m going tocorrupt you with my deviant ways,” TK flashes him a broad smile, and with it, Carlosgets a peek at a hint of silver.

Jesus fuck, that tongue ring is going to be the end ofhim.

“What she doesn’t get is that I have been trying to corrupt yousince the second I saw you, to no avail,” TK shakes his head sadly. “No matterhow much I try, no dice.”

Carlos rolls his eyes again at TK’s dramatics. “You act like I’msome saint, and you’re the devil here to lead me astray, calm down thetheatrics, Tyler,” he says, smirking when TK pouts at him at the use of hisname. It amuses Carlos to no end the way TK always reacts to it but yet nevertells Carlos to stop the way he does with others. Carlos tries not to give itmore importance than he does, it’s not a big deal that he’s one of the very fewpeople who knows and is allowed to call TK by his full name. It’s nothing.

They study quietly for a while, or well, TK studies,absently playing with the ring in his mouth while Carlos stares, his hand itchingto reach out for TK every time he sees the flashes of silver.

“Are you going to ask or just keep staring,” TK murmurs, his focusstill on his textbook even as Carlos spots the hint of a grin on his face.

Carlos clears his throat, feeling himself go pink at being caught,he’s had years of practice staring at TK, you would think he’d be better at it.

“Why?”

TK looks up from his book, he closes it and puts it to the sidebefore leaning in, elbows on the table as he smiles at Carlos, obviouslypleased that he caved. “Because I felt like it, and thought it would look good.”

Carlos nods; he can’t argue with the fact that it looks reallygood on TK, but then again, everything does. “Did it hurt?”

TK tilts his head to the side, thinking about it before wrinklinghis face. “Not as much as I thought it would. Afterward, it just felt weirdhaving something in my mouth.”

“Thought you’d be used to that,” Carlos mutters, smirking when TKlets out a dramatic gasp before he laughs, his green eyes dancing with amusement.

“I am curious about that,” TK comments, a mischievous glintentering his eyes. “I haven’t even kissed anyone since I got it, they say you’resupposed to wait three weeks at least.”

Carlos swallows hard as he does the math, TK’s been away for amonth. “When did you get it?”

TK looks at him as he leans back on his chair, a slow lazy smileon his face as he looks at Carlos knowingly. “The first week I got to NYC,” hesays softly, his eyes hooded as he stares at Carlos before he lets the littlesilver stud peek out again.

Carlos takes a sharp breath, his pulse spiking as he stares backat TK and reads the clear invitation on his best friend’s face. He’s not surewhat his face is saying to TK, probably all his love and the naked lust he’sfelt for him since he was seventeen, but whatever it is, it makes TK smile backat him bright and happy, his eyes dancing.

“Finally,” he breathes, never losing his smile. “I wasbeginning to think I was going to have to hire a skywriter.”

“You –,” Carlos licks his suddenly dry lips, feeling his stomachclench when TK’s eyes drop to his mouth, and he licks his own as he watchesCarlos.

“Since I met you,” TK admits softly, his face going gentle as helooks into Carlos’ eyes. “For such a smart guy, you’re so slow, baby.”

Carlos looks at him with wide eyes; he obviously has to bedreaming. His best friend in the whole world, the guy he’s been crazy about foryears now, can’t be telling him that he feels the same. There is no way he’s thatlucky.

TK’s expression softens even further, reminding him that TK canread him pretty easily. “I have to find a book,” TK starts, pointing towardsthe back of the library where no one ever really goes. Carlos watches him as hecomes around the table, holding his breath when TK runs his hand over the backof his neck, his fingers sending shivers down Carlos’ spine. “Maybe you canhelp me,” he says softly as he walks away, never once looking back to see ifCarlos is coming.

Taking a calming breath, it takes Carlos less than thirty secondsto make up his mind and stand from the table, following TK to the back. He’sfinally been given a chance to have the one thing he’s wanted forever. There’sno way he’s letting it slip through his fingers now.

He finds TK at the very end of the library, sitting on anotherreading table; this one a little dusty from lack of use. TK is biting on hisbottom lip in that nervous way of his, and when he looks at Carlos, gone is thecocky guy from a few minutes ago, and in his place is the not so confident boythat lies beneath his usual bravado. It’s the TK that always sparks Carlos’more protective instincts. He walks up slowly to him, stepping in between hisparted knees.  

With TK sitting, it puts them at a height difference that leavesTK looking up at him. Carlos brings his hands up to cradle TK’s face, tiltingit up even further, making sure TK is looking straight into his eyes.

“Are you sure you want this?” he can’t help but ask. The last thinghe wants is to lose his friend for a momentary case of hormones.

“Do you want this?” TK asks back; instead of answering, itcomes out more teasing, but Carlos can still see the hint of nerves.

“I have always wanted you,” Carlos confesses, finally letting itout. His heart beats hard against his chest as he gives life to his secret, butthe way TK’s eyes widen makes it worth it. “Every second of every day, I wantto be with you. I want to kiss you, hold you, have sex with you.”

“Carlos,” TK lets out breathlessly, his hands coming up to gripCarlos’ arms.

“But I want more than that too,” he continues, now that it’s outhe can’t hold back. “I have feelings for you. I’m in love with you, TK.”

TK tightens his hold on him, pulling him closer. “You never saidanything.”

“I was afraid to lose you,” Carlos whispers, now feeling unsure. “Irather have your friendship than not have you at all.”

TK closes his eyes, smiling as he shakes his head. “Idiot.”

“Hey,” Carlos starts to grin, moving forward when TK bringshis hands to the back of his neck and pulls him closer. Letting go of TK’s face,he places his hands on his waist, pressing his forehead against TK’s as the boylets out a soft laugh, and Carlos feels the same kind of giddy joy.

“I’ve had feelings for you since I met you,” TK says quietly, hisbreath touching Carlos’ face. He aches to close the distance between theirlips. “Back when I was so pissed that my dad dragged us here from New York, andI hated everything about Austin. You were the only thing I liked about it, andthen as we became friends, you became the person that made it feel like home.”

“Can I kiss you?” Carlos pleads, not being able to take it asecond longer, not when the boy he loves is telling him he feels the same way.

Carlos feels TK’s smile against his mouth instead of seeing it; hesighs into the kiss three years in the making. He pulls TK by the waist andgroans into the kiss when TK answers by wrapping his legs around Carlos’ waist,bringing their bodies flush against the other, and Carlos can feel how much TKwants him, his own body reacting to it the same way.

“Ty,” Carlos gasps out before TK slips his tongue inside his mouth.He moans helplessly not just at the taste of TK’s mouth, but also at the feelof that smooth silver stud pressing against his tongue as TK takes his time, makingsure he pulls Carlos apart with each flick of his skilled tongue.

“Carlos,” TK whispers back when he pulls away to take abreath. Carlos can’t stop touching or kissing him, and he trails a path withhis mouth from TK’s lips down his jaw, to his neck, kissing and sucking on anystrip of skin he can, instantly addicted to the taste of TK Strand.

“I knew it would be like this between us,” TK moans, his headthrown back as Carlos sucks at the pulse point under his jaw. His hand’s gripat his shirt and Carlos pulls back long enough to pull it over his head.

TK looks at him, his usually bright green eyes darkening as hetakes in Carlos’ bare chest, the piercing on his tongue peeking out as he curlshis tongue and makes an appreciative sound. “Fuck, baby, you’re a workof art.”

Carlos feels himself go hot at the compliment, and the heated wayTK looks at him, he feels it from the top of his head and down his chest.

TK makes another noise, smiling up at him wickedly as he sees hisskin turn pink. “Oh, that’s pretty,” he says softly, his hand reaching out totouch Carlos, his thumb rubbing gently over one of Carlos’ nipples. He shiversat the touch, not being able to stop the whine that escapes his lips. TK’s eyesflicker back up to his, and his smile softens. He uses his legs, still aroundCarlos’ waist to pull him back in.

Hands cup his face, and Carlos closes his eyes as TK brushes hislips across his. “We’re going to be amazing, aren’t we?” he asks against hismouth, and Carlos nods, swallowing hard as he pictures what being with TK isgoing to be like.

Yes, they’re going to be incredible, starting right now.

Carlos goes to kiss him again, more than ready to get theincredible parts started when someone clears their throat behind them, causinghim to freeze.

TK looks over his shoulder at their unexpected guest before helooks back at Carlos; his eyes are wide, but there is a twinkle of amusement inthem when he mouths ‘oops’ at him, like the little shit he is.

“Hi, Mrs. Powell,” he says brightly. Carlos closes his eyes withdread, something tells him after today he isn’t going to be the librarian’sfavorite anymore. “Carlos was helping me find a book.”

Carlos looks at TK incredulously, finding a bright smile on hislips as he looks back at him with zero shame, and shakes his head, but in theend, he can’t feel anything but happiness. This is the crazy boy he chose tolove.

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“I hear congratulations are in order,” Iris calls out as she walksup to them on the quad. Carlos looks up from where he’s been spending timekissing TK’s neck.

“Hey,” TK greets her back as he presses himself to his side, flashingCarlos a bright smile when he throws an arm over his shoulder and pulls himcloser. “Thanks, I honestly can’t believe we’re finally together and that ittook me sticking a metal rod through my tongue to get this going.”

“Hey, that’s not true,” Carlos protests as TK rolls his eyes.

“Don’t even try to deny it,” TK points at him. “I have beenthrowing hints forever and nothing. It took me getting a piercing, and honestly,me being tired of waiting for this to happen.”

“I didn’t know you were throwing hints!”

TK rolls his eyes again before leaning in to kiss him on the cheek.“I know,” he says gently. “It’s a good thing you’re pretty because you’re clueless.”

Carlos goes to protest again, but TK stops him by giving himanother kiss, this time on the lips. Carlos sighs into it, ready to get lost init when Iris clears her throat loudly.

“Yeah, still here,” she says sarcastically, giving him an eye rollof her own. “I knew you’d be annoyingly cute once you finally got your shittogether.”

Carlos blushes at the comment, while TK laughs delightfully.

Iris smirks back at them. “By the way, that’s not what I wascongratulating you two on.”

“Oh?” TK raises an eyebrow at her, and Carlos feels dread again asher smirk seems to grow.

She pulls a flyer out of her bag, passing it over to them, andCarlos feels his face turn bright red as he takes in both his and TK’s faces onthe sheet of paper, with the words ‘banned from the library until further notice’under their faces.

“Apparently even though she hates everyone, it takes a lot to getMrs. Powell to ban someone; you two are now legends,” Iris tells them with agrin, wagging her eyebrows at him.

“Oh my god,” Carlos groans, dropping his head into his hands. Heturns his head to the side when he hears a snicker and finds TK smiling wildly.

“You find this funny, Tyler?” he questions dryly, and though TKmakes his usual face at his name, it doesn’t diminish the smile on his face, orthe affection shining in his eyes.

“Hilarious,” TK grins.

Carlos shakes his head, unable to stop his own smile. “Why do I likeyou?”

“Love,” TK corrects, biting down on his own smile. “Yousaid you love me, you can’t take it back now.”

Carlos smiles gently at him, bringing his hand back up to cup hischeek. “I’m never going to take it back.”

TK starts leaning in to kiss him, when Iris groans, forcing themto stop.

“Once again,” she shakes her head at them. “I’m still here.”

Carlos flashes her an apologetic look, knowing it doesn’t come offas sincere when he can’t stop smiling; he’s just so happy.

“Whatever,” she rolls her eyes as she stands back up. “I’mleaving to let you two be gooey and in love, try not to get banned from all ofcampus for indecent exposure.”

They watch her leave before TK draws his attention by tugging onhis hand.

“She’s got a point you know,” TK starts, giving him a dirty smirk.“If I don’t get you alone soon, I’m going to jump you right here.”

Carlos smiles back, his stomach clenching with anticipation. “Luckyfor us, I have an apartment, and I live alone.”

TK curls his tongue, and that little silver stud meant to driveCarlos crazy peeks out. “Then what are we waiting for?”