for him.

Oh Alex, that cockiness never fails to surprise me. You still leave me stunned, but you’re right, they probably are lowkey in love with you. I’m surprised you managed to settle down with all that going on. Gabe must consider himself a lucky guy. You weren’t a little creepy, you were very creepy. I’m almost certain you stalked me, after all  - how else would you have discovered my home? You know, some marriages don’t always last, Alex. But then again, you’re a stubborn fucker and if you plan on staying with this guy then I’m pretty sure you’re the only one out of all of us that could make marriage work.

Gabe wanted to scold Alex for being so reckless with his money, this was how he had always been. They were supposed to be saving for their future, Alex was always talking about children, about all the things he wanted for them when the time came and Gabe was pretty damn sure Alex was going to need to start becoming the responsible adult a child needed in order for them to start making those choices. But he couldn’t be mad at him for this, this was amazing, it was perfect, maybe a little over the top but it didn’t matter, it meant a lot to him all the same. “You didn’t have to do this.” Gabe brushed his fingers against the sides of his fiancés face and sighed. “Now I can’t even be pissed at you. How can I compete with this? All I got you was a damn Batman suit.”

“Are you telling me that you purposely walked around the room just to trip over my flats? They’re quite worn out, yes, but if you wanted to tatter them some more, I would have been open to the possibility if you asked nicely. A day, oh how generous, but I believe that you just admitted to the witnesses around here that it was part of your scheme to almost hurt yourself, love. So I’m afraid that you’ll lose in court if you tried. I’ll be on your side though, as I reckon a few bruises from a little silk shoe’s ought to definitely get the jury rattled up. I’ll even consider helping you bribe the judge with a few girl lemon bars, homemade style. What a warm welcoming, I’m gleaming in sunshine and lollipops here with it. Ah, apologies, you can say that I overpacked. Shipped myself here a few towns over in London, and I practically brought my entire house in a few suitcases.”

“It’s what you get when you come to me looking like you’ve got a crisis then shovin’ two apps in my face. You’re an idiot, you know that? Ah, my boyfriend? Wasn’t aware I had one, Lex. If you’re referring to Braeden, however, you’re probably right. He’s got a heart of gold; he can love even the ugliest of creatures like yourself. I, on the other hand, clearly have no heart and not a single care for my baby brother. What were the options again?” 

I can’t tell if you’re actually moping or not, but I found a bottle of chardonnay and I’m only willing to share if you actually need it. Be a doll and scoot over, now. Or you can watch me do my nails and read a magazine. Whatever floats your boat, I suppose. Just be sure to make yourself scarce when my date comes over.

“Oh, don’t trip over my – dance flats. I know, I know, I have small feet compared to the average being, but I didn’t think they’d be that unnoticeable on the ground. I reckon they must’ve dropped out of my bag while I was coming in here. They’re a little scuffed and ragged up because I’ve had them for a few years and they’re, well, expensive, so enough of those judging looks, gorgeous. Apologies, by the way, but your limbs look fine. It was barely a fall, perk up a ‘lil. If you do a little pirouette or - a whip, I’m sure they’ll be perfectly in tact.”

Okay so if ever you choose to go camping at the start of the year, don’t. It was so god damn cold during the nights. But the plus side is that we learned some life skills and Logan now wants to join the Scouts so he can do more things like that. It was really cute when he got excited about starting a fire, but thoroughly put out when it started raining minutes later. 

They hardly ever fell out, it was always quickly resolved by one of them worming their way back into the others good books. Gabe relaxed back against the pillows, letting his boyfriends fingers dance along his chest, something he did often - there wasn’t many moments they were together where Alex wasn’t putting his hands on him. He was used to it now. “Alex – wha – that must have cost…baby what? No, no you couldn’t have -” He swallowed hard before pulling the smaller man close and kissing him fiercely. 

It might make me want to kick you in the nutsack, though. So don’t consider yourself completely in the clear. You fuckin’ forced yourself on me, mate. It’s like I didn’t even ask for this friendship, you just turned up on my doorstep one morning like the friend I never asked for. But I’m pretty glad I kept you around, you do come with some perks. Oh fuck off, you were worse than me. Actually you still are. Does Gabe know about your flirtatious habits? I can’t believe you’ve actually settled down, Alex fucking Morgan.

Humans don’t matter in the grand scheme of things, do they? Animals are much kinder. Well…I’ll admit, maybe I did let the oppurtunity slip through my fingers but he was also fucking one of my best friends at the time and..I don’t like getting between that kind of thing. So you’re saying you’d have to trick him into sleeping with me?! Wow I regret this conversation. I’m dead now. Not if I can trap you in there with us. I’m sure Gabe would help.

“Have I ever told you about mine and dad’s little secret? You see– one night, when you were just learning to walk, you stumbled your way right to the front porch and down just two steps. The blow to your head wasn’t that bad, so Dad didn’t take you to the hospital or anything. However, it was bad enough for Dad to make it a point that I not tell Mum. and clearly bad enough to fuck up your brain.” 

“Christ, I thought you were going to say that you were dying or something, my heart nearly dropped. Is it possible to add friends on the Kendall and Kylie app? If so, I say we start at the same time, attain the A-list title, and run the hollywood life together. It sounds like a win-win situation to me.”

Kendall and Kylie all the way because If you hack it, it’s a blast.

Are you saying that wasn’t your first time? Burning the stove, I mean? Can’t seem to control your flame, huh? I think you can do anything, Alex. Oh- make sure to include a little Roman special on your menu for me, yeah? A puppy. Alex Morgan thinks of me, ol’ Roman, as a puppy. That’s.. the nicest thing you’ve ever said to me. Don’t worry, I’ve got pumpkin spice scented candles that are just waiting to be burnt. Alex, I grew up with the sun on my back and if there was ever a cloudy sky in Brazil I was cold. What’s got you so set on Russia? But..– fine. But you’re buying me a big warm coat.