Alexander Duval

1. Nick finds happiness and keeps it. This is in general, with whatever he decides to do for a career, and with the person he loves. He deserves happiness, even when he feels otherwise, and I hope he finds it and holds onto it.

2. I pursue something related to cooking as a career. I’m still trying to decide what, but... something. Chef, baker, combination of the two... maybe even going as far as to.. open my own place at some point in the future.

3. I find someone again... someone that will actually... encourage me rather than simply control me because he believes that’s his right given the fact I’m a submissive.

Kelex // PARA

The knocking broke Keith from his thoughts, and without hesitation he moved towards the door and placed his fingers around the handle. Now, though, that hesitation crept in, and he chewed his lip before pulling the door open. Seeing Alex standing there, looking so fucking cute in those glasses, the sweetest of grins spread across his lips, Keith couldn’t stop a smile of his own. “Hey.” He managed, stepping aside to allow access to his suite. “Glad you made it, and in one whole piece too!” Keith’s jokes began to surface, despite desperate attempts to keep them at bay. “Super good thing you didn’t get like…Dismembered. Or anything.” Blushing he ran his fingers through his curls, realizing he sounded like the complete and total idiot he often was. “Anyway, enough of that.” He announced, stepping forward to place a cautious hand on Alex’s shoulder. “You look real nice.” Offering the comment, his eyes slid down the Submissive’s body, nodding before glancing nervously at the table, then returning to their eye-contact. “I know this ain’t much, especially for a first date but…Oh, shit. I hope it was okay to call this a date. If not that’s totally cool, I get you. It can be a bro…Date.” 

Alex had spent time with Keith before, but he could feel his heartbeat start to pick up as he waited for Keith to answer. It didn’t take long, but it was just long enough to make Alex’s nerves spike. At least until the door opened and revealed the gentleman on the other side. “Hey...” Alex said softly, not sure why he suddenly felt even remotely shy with the other male. He took a step forward as Keith moved aside, allowing him entrance to the other’s suite and turned to face the other as the curly-haired male start rambling, the joking behavior Alex had noticed from their earlier conversations. “Yup.. one piece... nothing attacked me, thankfully.” Alex said, going along with the joke in an attempt to ease the embarrassment he could see on Keith’s face.

Keith: Shush that pretty mouth of yours. It is more than okay that you posted it. You can post whatever you want. /I think it's fantastic./ I just...Dunno. No one has ever really done some cute shit like that for me before.

Keith: I would too. Either. Doesn't matter. Either way, I...Wanna be with you. Tonight.

Alex: Sorry. I just didn't want to make you uncomfortable, but if you're genuinely okay with it.. then I'll stop worrying. Really? Well... I'm glad I was able to do something new... and something... you think is... positive.

Keith: You're...So fucking cute. /I saw that picture.../

Keith: Can I see you?

Alex: Oh. Yeah...that. I...took it the other night. Is it... okay that I posted it? I know I should have asked first...

Keith: Alex?

Keith: Why's that?

Keith: That's...You're sweet, Alex. Really sweet. I've only done the decent thing. And anything above that...Well. Maybe you're just special.

Keith: ...Yeah. I am.

Alex: It's embarrassing.

Alex: I'm just speaking the truth, is all. You say you've only done the decent thing, but you've done so much for me. So much more than you had to do... and you're still doing. Like when you checked in with me because you saw something I had posted and wanted to be sure I was still doing okay. You didn't /have/ to do that, but you did.

Nick: I thought it was implied, but hello there Alex.

Nick: Keith. Huh. You two seem like really good friends. Great buddies. Good pals.

Alex: It was, but I was a bit taken back when your message at first.

Keith: ...And what if that's something I want to see, hmm?

Keith: You deserve it, you know. And more. But at a basic level...It's the literal least I could do.

Keith: Cool. Uh. Well I mean there's food and stuff. You like...Eat, so. I mean I just thought maybe, if you weren't busy, that we could...Eat together. Like...At the same time. Together. Yeah.

Alex: I don't think you need to see me blushing.

Alex: Everyone deserves it. You do too, you know. You've helped me... a lot, and I do appreciate it. And you.

Nick: Who was the guy I saw you with at the BBQ?

Alex: Hello to you too, Nicky.

Keith: I've said it before and I'll say it again- cute, cute, cute.

Keith: Of course. I told you it was coming, didn't I?

Keith: Are you busy tomorrow night?

Alex: I'm glad you're there and not here where you'd see me blushing.

Alex: You did. That doesn't make you any less sweet for checking on me.

Keith: You don't need to thank me for that, Alex. I'm glad you did, yeah.

Keith: Alright. If you're sure, I'll hop off it. Thank you for talking with me about it.

Keith: I have a question.

Alex: I wanted to thank you for going with me.

Alex: I'm sure. You're welcome. I understand where the... concern stemmed from. It's sweet of you to take the time to check on me.

Keith: SO, a couple things.

Keith: First off, I had a really great time with you at the BBQ last night. Thank you for inviting me.

Keith: Second off, are you alright? How are you feeling? Talk to me, I saw that post.

Alex: Thank you for going with me. I had a great time too.

Marley: I am glad you’re taking care of yourself now, I hope? 

Marley: Are you going to the bonfire? We could meet up and chat if you want?

Alex: I am, at least better than I was.