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Post by beffalumps on Jan 7, 2018 3:33:58 GMT
Zeke stumbled back, his words stabbing guilt through him like a knife. "Oh I'm so sorry! But what was I supposed to do?" he muttered his voice cracking, trying to get the fire back in his voice. "You didn't really give me a choice back then. You just left! I knew you were mad at me for wanting to keep us secret but...I didn't think you'd just turn your back on me. I cared about you! I..." He caught himself and looked away, his hands balling into fists before hanging limply at his sides.
Dane let out a giddy "whoop" as Rapid scooped him up and he wrapped his arms around his neck, nestling against him. "See, being strong is good. I'means no walking for me, I like it, very good." He dozed on and off in his arms and only jolted completely awake when the metal door swung open with a loud clang. "Fancy fancy, is there any ice cream left here?" He wobbled on his legs and ungracefully made his way to the booth. He laid down with a tiny groan. "Rapid, did you have to wear a lil paper hat when you worked here?" he called out after a minute. "I hope so."
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Post by Skidar on Jan 7, 2018 3:40:51 GMT
Rapid laughed. "Yeah, I did. Worked here from oh... 16-18, then I got fired." he stretched his back out til it popped and he looked down at the table, sweeping dust off with the side of his hands. "Guess they weren't a fan of hiring homeless, gay, scruffy teens." he murmured quietly.
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Post by noodlerface on Jan 7, 2018 3:51:45 GMT
Alliser narrowed his eyes at him. "You what, Zeke?" he said savagely. "You loved me?" He laughed. "Did I break your heart when I left? Am I the one that got away?" He drew close to Zeke, crowding him back up against the wall. "And how do I compare to the others you've been with?" he breathed. "Do you still think of me with the lights off?"
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Post by beffalumps on Jan 7, 2018 4:00:10 GMT
Dane picked his head up, swallowing the nausea that came with the movement. "What? That wasn't nice of them." He laid his head down on the back of the seat with a pout. "I'm sorry. You should sue them."
Zeke swallowed, backing up until his back hit the brick wall. His heart was pounding in the back of his throat, his breath shallow. "I...no..." His voice was no louder than a squeak.
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Post by noodlerface on Jan 7, 2018 4:09:19 GMT
Alliser laughed, lifting his hand to run along Zeke's collar. "What's the matter, Zeke?" he purred. "Are you finding it hard to breathe?" His trailed down from his eyes to his lips, and Alliser leaned forwards. "I lied, before." There was a hairs breadth between them. "I do think of you, sometimes. When I'm alone."
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Post by Skidar on Jan 7, 2018 4:11:19 GMT
Rapid shrugged. "Nah... no point. Get hired for what I can now. Don't have anything worthy anything. That's ok I guess. I mean, everyone's already lost all they had. Even playing field makes people more sympathetic some times." he pushed his hand through his hair. "I mean, look at you. I never would have met you otherwise." he pointed out. "I think thats kinda cool. Don't you?" he felt his face flush. "Nevermind I'm talking stupid..." he shook his head. "We're just a couple of guys, drunk in a snow storm in the middle of the end of the world." he yawned. "In the middle of the night. No time for deep thinking. Prolly not smart enough for it anyway." he headed to the other side of the longer booth and stretched out on his back.
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Post by beffalumps on Jan 7, 2018 4:27:10 GMT
Zeke felt his resistance crumbling away. Right here, he could almost let himself pretend that nothing had changed. Alliser still knew exactly what to say to pull him closer. He knew he was probably lying, it was just a game. He knew this part of his life was over. He knew he had Lorenzo to go back to. But he also knew he couldn't erase the nights he'd laid awake, thinking of him. And thinking of the nights they'd spent together, wrapped up in each other's arms, talking and laughing. He wanted that back so bad. He knew he'd regret it and hate himself for it, but he was so close now, he couldn't pull away. He lifted his hand and rested it along the curve of his jaw. His skin felt cold against his warm palm as he pulled him closer and closed the distance between them.
Dane frowned. "Now you stop that," he ordered. "Why d'you talk bout yourself like that? I think you're pretty cool and that's coming from me, who is really cool, so...Stop talkin like that." He stared in his direction for a moment longer before sighing and following suit and laying down.
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Post by noodlerface on Jan 7, 2018 4:41:15 GMT
Alliser sighed into the kiss, as he pressed his body flush against Zeke's. Warmth flooded through him, more potent than any drink, his mind sparking with the recognition of his mouth on his. It left him breathless, just how aware he suddenly was of every way Zeke had ensnared him. He surged forward, deepening the kiss hungrily as he moaned, his heart pounding. Only Zeke had ever been able to incite this in him, and god how excruciating it was to be given it again.
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Post by Skidar on Jan 7, 2018 4:57:37 GMT
Rapid saw him settle down then curled on his side and closed his eyes, the alcohol finally robbing him of sleep. "Nice to meet you Dane." he snuggled into the cracked up booth and sighed out. As the night weathered on the storm started to get worse. He turned to check on Dane. It was freezing in here, even out of the storm. He rubbed his hands together then stood and shuffled towards the other booth and settled next to him. After another 20 minutes he slid length side alongside him and rested a careful arm across him to share their warmth. He shut his eyes and drifted back to sleep.
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Across town in the warehouse Emery rubbed the undersides of his wrists trying to suppress the black veins risen under his skin. Piper was scolding him, he was ignoring her. "The point is they're leaving the island, beach attacks are gonna get worse." he stood up. "But if we move away from the shore we lose the advantage of any sort of rescue by water." he folded his arms. "In the city the turf fighting and looting will get worse. Just loads of rocks and hard places." He looked to Robert for answers. "So... what's gonna happen?"
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Alan walked out onto the porch of the apartments and scanned the dark skies. HE sent a Tpath to Lilah, telling her about the events, said goodnight. He went back inside. "Kate, Kalyn, why don't you girls go sleep in the guest room, I'll keep watch on the couch." he folded his arms.
Kate smiled and nodded. "Ok." she went down the hall with Kalyn. "Ugh I can't wait to sleep on an actual bed again." she yawned as they shut the door to the guest room. "You?"
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Post by beffalumps on Jan 7, 2018 5:00:56 GMT
Alliser's touch sent a spark off in Zeke. He was plunged right back to where they had left off. Nervous and fumbling for the right next move and equally terrified and eager to please. He wrapped his free arm around Alliser's middle, pulling them flush against each other. His other hand slid up into his hair to cradle the back of his head and keep him close. Finally, his lungs aching for air, he pulled away just enough to breathe. He rested their foreheads together and stood there, gently tightening his arm around Alliser's waist. "I missed that..." Dane fell asleep quickly and as the night went on, curled into a little, shivering ball. At the first touch of warmth, he jolted in his sleep and slowly inched towards the warm mass until he was cuddled up against Rapid.  |
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Post by noodlerface on Jan 7, 2018 5:12:43 GMT
Kalyn looked up at Alan from where she'd been mindlessly tapping her knuckles against the floor, and nodded, trailing after Kate. As she shut the door behind them, Kalyn yawned, rubbing at her shoulders. She rolled her neck, blinking morosely at Kate. "I've almost forgotten what it feels like, honestly," she groaned, taking in the room. "Uh. Hang on. There's just the one bed in here," she looked back at Kate, stammering, face hot.
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Alliser fought to catch his breath, his head spinning from the high. He trailed his hand down Zeke's front, smirking up at him. "There are some things I could happily relearn," he pressed a kiss to Zeke's jaw, nipping lightly down his neck. "Are you going to take me to your room, or are we reliving our glory days?"
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Post by beffalumps on Jan 7, 2018 5:28:15 GMT
Zeke rested against the wall. He leaned back, looking down at Alliser with hazy eyes, a small dopey grin on his face. "We're adults," he mumbled. "I have a bed now..." He swallowed and closed his eyes, basking in the feeling of Alliser's mouth on his neck. He took a quick, nervous glance out of the alley and sighed, trying to stifle the guilt that was beginning to build inside him. He shook himself and took a deep breath. "Come on." He took Alliser's hand and pulled him along. He kept his eyes down, acutely aware of Levi and Layla staring at them as he led the way to the stairs. He'd never hear the end of this, but honestly at this point, he didn't care. However... He stopped and turned to look at his brother and sister-in-law. "Don't you dare listen, or I swear to god, I'll burn all the hair off your head again." Levi stared at him in shock before letting a grin spread across his face. Before he could say anything, Zeke tugged on Alliser's hand and hurried up the stairs.
His apartment was just as shabby as the bar downstairs. The door opened up into a tiny living room with a few pictures on the walls and an old couch that was falling apart at the seams. He suddenly felt extremely self conscious, knowing Alliser was used to a much higher standard of living. "Um...where d'you wanna...I mean the bedroom is...but also...you know..."
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Post by Skidar on Jan 7, 2018 5:30:46 GMT
Kate tugged off her jacket. "Yeah, so come on and get under the covers its freezing!" shepulled back the covers and jumped in. She yawned and arched her back, stretching her arms. "Oh its sooooo soft." she sighed. "Come on!" she patted the pillow. "Don't let me hog all the warmth."
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Post by noodlerface on Jan 7, 2018 5:43:33 GMT
As Zeke hurried them up the stairs after pre-scolding Levi and Layla, Alliser shot them a sly wink. Stepping into Zeke's room, he took it all in, charmed by the rustic comely feel to the place. He was momentarily overcome by an urge to go out and buy him a new couch, but ultimately quashed it. Alliser paused when he saw a photo of Lorenzo and Zeke on a side table. He carefully set it down on its face. "Let's be adults," he smiled at the question, turning to grab Zeke's hand, tugging him through to his bedroom. He pressed him down into the bed and promptly took him to pound town.  --- Kalyn laughed nervously, feeling jittery. She stood toying with her jacket zipper as she fought with herself, before finally gulping. Pull it together, she scolded herself, pulling her jacket off and approaching the bed hesitantly. Peeling back the covers, she sank into the bed, laying straight as a board. She laughed awkwardly. "You're right. It is soft!" |
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Post by Skidar on Jan 7, 2018 5:48:54 GMT
Kate laughed and snuggled up next to her, trying not to freeze her with her cold hands or toes. "Ugh I wish we could stay here." she sighed. "Its so nice, I don't wanna go back to the library." she hugged a pillow close. "We won't ever get anything done just sitting there." She blinked at her and tilted her head like a bird. "How'd you get that?" she pointed to the scar through her brow.
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