city of stars;

“They’re good at being respectful but I’d never suggest trying that with them. They definitely have their limits.” He spoke with a bit of a chuckle, biting his lip when Ariel suggested testing that theory. “Uh… I mean… I think I’ll be fine.”

“They seem to take something you say and turn it into a challenge quite a lot, so I can understand that.” She told the other, letting him know that he really didn’t have to worry. “Are you sure about that?” She continued to tease, having her fingers tap down the others chest.

A chuckle left Reid. “No, they aren’t always a package deal. I spend a lot of time with James alone usually doing stuff that surprisingly isn’t sexual. But there are some of the other guys too. You should definitely get Elliott to introduce you to some of the guys though. You’d probably get along with them.” He suggested.

"You didn’t have to add that, I did gather you just hung out with clothes on. You’ve been friends for quite some time after all, right?” He asked the other, because he was pretty sure him and the other brunette had known one another for years at this point. “I’ll definitely ask him to introduce me to more people. I trust his judgement of people.”

“I’m pretty certain you are happy to get covered in other sticky substances… from experience.” Reid couldn’t help but bring up with a smirk. “But I am happy to go with ice cream. What flavors do you have?” He couldn’t help but ask out of interest, because as much as it was about the fun and sex, he was also interested in the flavor. 

“Well you got me there.” James chuckled, shaking his head with fondness at the others words. “We got quite a lot, I went a little overboard on our last shop. There’s some mint in there, chocolate, vanilla, caramel.” He listed, nudging the other off his lap so he could move to the freezer. “I also suggest we take this downstairs to the basement for two reasons. One, Elliott will kill me if I ruin the furniture or flooring and two, I don’t want to be interrupted by four legged friends.” He commented, pulling out everything the other had listed all before removing his shirt. “Since you seemed to keen to get this off me too.” He winked.

“Hm… Maybe I need to consider getting you drunk then.” Will suggested playfully. “But it would be nice to take you back to that club at some point. We haven’t been there for a while. As for dancing… I would not complain about being able to watch you.”

“If you want to get me drunk in the comfort and safety of our own home, then do it.” He told the other, because he knew Will would take care of him so he really didn’t have anything to worry about. “I’d like to go back, I know you like making people want what they can’t have because it’s your.” Samuel smirked, “You do know that means having to get off your lap right- you’ll have to let me go.”

“It’s different from what most people are used to.” Killian pointed out. This wasn’t something that happened with most people after all. The group were all quite unique but that was what made them so special. “Generally speaking, I keep work and play separate so no, none of the boys have… serviced me.” He couldn’t help but find the others question a little amusing. “It’s a personal choice, not something I would stop others from getting involved in. I just expect that it doesn’t get in the way of your work.” He leaned in a little. “But that’s not to say I haven’t gave orders to them… gotten them to play with one another in front of me. They like to have people taking control…” Killian spoke lowly.

Finn wondered if he wasn’t being clear enough with his questions for the other to understand what he was implying, the other men in the room were attractive and watching them was certainly stirring something in him. But he wanted the others attention, a repeat of what they had at that party and hadn’t really had again since. He would get involved if Killian asked and it would be solely because it was him asking. “I can understand why they’d like that-...” He commented looking at the other a little more pointedly, “I know I did.”

“You’re inviting me to use your home as a safe space already? That’s pretty good of you considering we don’t know one another too well… not personality wise.” He said with a bit of a grin, because they’d probably got to know one anothers bodies pretty well. 

“Well what can I say, I happen to like you and you using this place as a safe space might allow me to get to know you better. So maybe I’m offering it as an ulterior motive.” He commented, moving to sit on the small couch. He couldn’t help but clear his throat at the others words, “Yeah- this isn’t weird right? Given what our last interaction was.”

There was a grin that drew across Lucas’ face that probably said everything that his words didn’t. “Wouldn’t dream of it.” He spoke perkily, grabbing a can of soda out of the fridge. “You wanna drink?” Lucas asked after a moment. “But I mean, you would think you would want to live vicariously through me given your love life is sadly lacking.”

“Sure.” He commented when the other asked if he wanted a drink, “And you don’t know about my love life to know whether or not it’s lacking or not. And even then I’d rather not live vicariously through my little brother.”

“That’s… creepily sweet that you want to talk about my love life but I don’t need any of the talks, my parents beat you to it, you don’t need to worry.” He didn’t really talk about his parents very often and when he did it was only briefly and in passing. “Yeah… I’ve been looking around. Just… I guess I never really thought about talking about it.” He admitted after a moment. It was something he’d been talking about with his parents but now that they weren’t around… he’d kind of just relied on himself. 

“That’s okay because I wasn’t about to give you any talks like that, was just wondering if you were dating or interested in someone.” He chuckled, knowing that it wasn’t his place to start lecturing the other. He just wanted to find out more about what was going on in his life. “Well do you want to? I’ll happily listen and try and help where I can.”

“Good because really… They are just… they’re kinda dogs, Ariel. I love them but god no…” He said, mortified at the thought of them objectifying her in that manner. “And you don’t make me blush… not always anyway.”

“I’ve gathered from the many parties we’ve attended hosted by them, but don’t worry- it won’t happen.” She promised the other, leaning up to press a kiss to his cheek. “Oh really? Care to test that theory?”

“Sounds like you’re the ‘real winner’ in a lot of cases here aren’t you.” He said with a smirk on his lips, running his fingers through the others hair. “But I’m glad you feel like that. You know the same goes with you. If you need a break from us or want to spend time with friends you should definitely do that.”

“Of course I am, hard to be a loser when you’re involved.” He commented, pressing a small kiss to the others neck before pulling away from where his head had been resting. “I know, but as I’ve mentioned I don’t exactly have a lot of friends. Which is fine, because I’m getting to know the group more- so maybe when you’re out with your friends I could message them to see if they wanted to get a drink or something. Or do James and Elliott only come in a package deal?” He teased.

“Well…” Reid began, his fingers working the shirt that the other man had on, up his body. “I was thinking I could find all the tasty things you have in your fridge like whipped cream and maybe jam or chocolate, and spreading it over your naked body so I can eat it off you. Make you even more tasty than you already are…”

“Jam isn’t the best- get’s a little sticky and gross. But substitute it for ice cream, you get into a bit of sensation play with the cold.” He told the other, letting his hands rest against the back of his neck. “But I wouldn’t be opposed to any of that, especially if it meant your mouth all over me.”

“Hm…. That is true…” He murmured, a smile on his lips. “Maybe I should revisit the dancing bit because I probably missed out on some serious moves…” 

“I wouldn’t be so convinced that they were serious moves- they only tend to come out when I’m drunk.” He told the other, moving to rest his head on his shoulder. “But if you want me to dance for you- you know I would. Though we’ve taken away the striptease element of it all.”

“You’ve got more questions in there… I can almost hear it.” Killian answered, his eyes returning to the two men in front of him because they were gorgeous, even he could see that when he allowed himself to rest and not be caught up in work. “I’m feeling generous so I would take the opportunity to ask me now because it might not happen again.”

“They’re just thoughts- about them, this, you. Just trying to know what I’m walking into and you know all of this is-.. different from I’m used to.” He commented, looking to the two who still seemed to be going at it against the wall causing him to lick his lips slightly. “But I’m not against it. Or-.. joining in it.” He spoke even quieter. “And I guess I was just wanting to know if you got... involved in it... asking people to- service you.” He commented clearing his throat. “What with you being as you say demanding and domineering.”

“What made you come all the way here then if your parents are in New Zealand?” He couldn’t help but ask. “I wouldn’t mind moving out from my parents but I’m thinking in a little while, maybe a year or so when I’ve finished school.”

“I just wanted a change, so I applied for football scholarships and knowing Will was out here- well I thought I’d give it a shot. So far I’ve yet to be disappointed with what California has had to offer me.” He told the other, because although he missed his home, he felt like here was where he belonged. “Well if you ever just want to be out from under their eye, you’re always free to come here.”

“Yeah yeah… You are a terrible student.” He teased, laughing a little as he watched what the other man was doing. “Well he’s a good teacher too though. He’s taught me a few things but I usually let him get on because we end up in a food fight.”

"I’m not a terrible student where it counts.” He told the other, pointing at the other as he continued to assemble the dish he was making for them before placing it in the oven. “If this story get’s dirtier beyond a food fight, I don’t want to know.”

“Nonono…” Benji immediately answered with a shake of his head as he grabbed the girl by the waist.”You will not be dancing for them. I know them and just no.” He stated vehemently because he couldn’t stand that thought. 

Ariel couldn’t stop the smile on her face at the others resistance to let her dance for the guy’s he and his brother were friends with, “I was kidding- the only guy I want to dance for in that kind of way is you. Especially when I can make you blush.”

“Why do you care how my love life is going and why would I have that discussion with you?” Charlie pointed out with a shake of his head. “Yeah, because that’s not happening.” 

“Because I care about the going on’s in your life, school, relationships, interests and hobbies.” He told the other, listing them off. “We could talk about college if you wanted, I don’t think you’ve ever told me if you applied for anywhere?” Logan commented, just wanting to know more about the other.