Barry Bilsby

            “That seems to be the case, yeah. But, ya know, sometimes things ain’t meant to be and that’s okay.”

            “Uh… everyone? Not sure if you know this about me, nonny, but uh… I’ve got a whole lotta love to give. And supernatural stamina.”

“Well, she and I happen to have an…understanding of sorts.” Keith cast his eyes down, to his outstretched hand and huffed, ignoring it altogether. “Sorry. I don’t do wolves.” he smirked. “But I am not here to threaten you, to answer your question. I was…actually looking for someone else entirely.”

            “It’s a handshake, buddy. Not butt stuff. I even decided to wash ‘em and everything today.” Barry looked from his outstretched hand to Keith before slowly withdrawing it. “Right, well that works out then. You’d probably have a hard time touchin’ me with that ‘no wolf contact’ rule you’re livin’ by. Anyone I can help you find, Keith?”

[ text ] It was a brief lapse in judgement. Won’t happen again. [ text ] Leave you? For good? I think not, darlin’.[ text ] I know you’re probably still real angry at me for leavin’ and all, but I’d like to see you

[ text ] I’m not angry, I just wanted you to come out and say what was really on your mind. [ text ] I’m sorry. I should’ve told you I’d be gone for a bit. I feel awful for worrying you. 

[ text ]  That depends. Is it an actual question or are you just being passive aggressive?

Qhuinn’s brows instantly pinched together at that. Empath or not, that little hesitation at the end would have tripped her Barry’s bullshitting detector. She didn’t want to ruin their reunion by prying, but the look that she gave him clearly said she was not buying whatever he was selling at the moment.

“It’s all good, people come and go around here all the time. I’m just glad that you’re back” Qhuinn smiled, staying close and resting her hands to his chest. “I did worry but..that’s me. If I didn’t worry, then everyone else would be worried” she giggled, shaking her head. “Oh not too much. Just hanging out with my Alpha, he’s back on the island too”

            He’d caught the look on her face out of the corner of his eye, even after trying to go out of his way to look at anything but Qhuinn. The thought crossed his mind to thank her, but this was better for now, a mutual understanding that Barry was a bullshitter and that he’d open up eventually. Hopefully.

            “In a weird kinda way, it feels good to be back. Where else was I gonna find a smokin’ hot nurse who also happened to make the best damn cakes around?” Barry chuckled and threw her a sideways glance that said he wasn’t buying what she was selling either. “Look at you tryin’ to play it off like it’s nothin’.” Now who was the bullshitter?

[ text ] Seems like it, yeah

            “Unavailable.”

            “Sure. If there were feelings to be had… I’d confess ‘em.”

            He’s a giant snuggle bug. It’s impossible to get him out of bed in the morning. It’s just an endless loop of ‘five more minutes’ and soft nuzzling and even softer kisses. Because he’s warm, and likes to keep it that way, and very much enjoys sharing his warmth with someone else.