Fear the Reaper

That River gal was freaking out that you and her are together. Was I the last to know about it? Leaving me all alone to deal with the the single crazies, Ashton.

Yeah? Cute. Probably not, just didn't occur to me. You always got the crazies anyways. 

OH, that’s great news. Congrats. I’m doing pretty good. How are you? 

Not half bad. Been better been worse, yeah? You look all peppy. Somethin' good happen?

You want to eat them? Oh I’m sure a man will be pleased to pull down his pants for you, brother. After all, you are a looker.

You know what, now I'm not taking you with me.

Haven’t we used these alias’s before? That’s the first time you’ve called her that to me. Found out when I was stuck in the diner. 

I don't fuckin' remember. Is it? What happened?

What’s done with? Hey Ashton, Hey Abel. 

Found a new sitter for Abel. How're you doin kid?

Yeah you have, and that’s already washed under the bridge so to speak. Oh I’m sure you will given the chance. Men? You going to take them up the butt before killing them? Think I lost my appetite already, Ashy.

Fuck you I just want to eat them and I don't feel like eating a chick tonight.

"Did you get more emotional while I was gone?" she said teasingly while smiling to herself yet again. It had been strange since being back, more then unsettling, but she was glad to know she still had people she could rely on "Okay, let’s stop this hugapalooza of ours"

"Yeah, maybe. That shit kinda happens when your kid comes back from the dead." He let her extricate herself from his arms, shoving his hands in his pockets. "So what's heaven like, huh?"

Three years — I think that’s my longest fake relationship. This tale just got interesting. I think our mother is still dead and our father might have been some sort of runaway — she know’s me as James. You should have seen her in that diner; got yourself a handful. Still a dog, but at least she’s got bite.

Dead mom, deadbeat dad, druggie little brother. If you're James then I'm Dean alright? [laughs] I think that's the closest thing to an actual compliment you've ever given my girlfriend. 

I’m not going to complain about you being neutral, Ashy. Kind of like it actually. So what is on the menu today?

Good. Cause I already caused enough drama on my own, alright? If it starts spiraling out of control than I'll step in. I'm sure you've already gotten lectures, so yeah. I'm feeling like... men. That gay of me? I don't give a fuck.

Wondering if she said too much, or if it was something you could even say to people, she lazily shrugged at the vampire while nodding slightly “Well you asked me to and what else was I going to do? Play charades the whole time?”

He's quiet for a moment, a little lost for words. And then he hugged her again, rocking a bit, because it was probably one of the nicest things he'd ever had a friend do for him. Maybe it was because he didn't have very many "friends". "Thanks."

You just calling me names these days? Asshole. She’s all shy and you wont believe the lengths I’m going to to gain her trust. Remember those ice capades we ‘dated’? Well their training is about to pay off. Maybe yours will turn into one.

Of course I remember that, we were with them for what, three years? You'll have to introduce her to your delinquent younger brother that you're trying to keep off of drugs at some point. Bobby a hunter? Not that she doesn't have the balls to take care of herself or defend who she cares about, but I don't think she'd go out looking to kill people. 

Seriously? Here I thought you’d also want something to say.

Hell no. Let me be neutral, alright?

"Well if you feel like draining me, feel free — that was somewhat of a joke" she smiled only a little, clearing her throat before deciding to look back at him "So — did my watching over Abel help the little dude?"

He grins wide enough that she can see his canines and then ducks away before she can swat at him. His smile falters a bit, not sure if she was joking or not. "Did you really do that?"

I guess its just a normal family dinner. Right now? Killing something, that’s what I feel like doing right now.

Then let's go kill something.

Rosa compelled her after Anika refused to — can’t say that’s going to be fixed any time soon. As if I need the warning; the girls don’t know how to play these sorts of things like we do. Considering they always seem to bring them home.

It was a reminder for me, dumbass, and yeah, think we should handle this one. Two hunters dating our sisters is more than enough.

"You and half the city I’m sure" she said while shrugging lightly, turning away from whatever the hell she was actually out there looking at "I died, I was dead, someone decided it would be funny to bring me back. Now here I am. Guess it wasn’t you? Even though I know you love me"

"It's  a great joke obviously," he replied, offering a fake bout of laughter. "I'm not in the habit of waking the dead. More my cup of tea to do the opposite, you know?" 

Yes me neither. Don’t think Ley knew about it. What do you mean what do I want to do?

That's not surprising. I didn't know you were coming either, thought he just wanted to get to know Ryan and Bobby. What do you mean what do I mean? What do you feel like doing right now?