Good Morning (Kevin x Skid's Father)
TW: Emotional manipulation and mentions of kidnapping, DEATH, profanity and OCs. Skid's Dad is called Carlos.
Carlos woke up in his bed, grumbling as his eyes opened up to see the darkish room around it. He could still see the room around him, albeit very, very little until he got a little bit of sleepiness out of it. He yawned and was about to get ready for another day with all of his loyal followers in the cult. He blinked and sighed a little bit, trying to get up and out of bed but suddenly not being able to. For some reason it was hard for him to wake up nowadays. Maybe it was because of the fact he came back from the dead or the fact he hasn't seen his kid in a long time and probably never will until he makes his plan for the town known. But that can wait till later, he already had to deal with so much nowadays that it made his head explode.
From the failure that Bob Velseb offered before his death, to the cops always being on their tail including the blonde one his ex wife was dating, to the two chaotic men who went in the woods to deal with the monster population in the woods having killed several of his followers when they were encountered by them. It was a pain in the ass leading a religious group that worshipped the Eyes of the Universe. Eyes needed a lot of gifts and treasures. And that led to him dealing with disasters and death and conflict almost everyday. He was extremely tired of it all and would have preferred some sort of peace. But he didn't have much of a choice. And even with the mighty powers Eyes had, Carlos knew that to be a good follower of his God. He had to go and accomplish some things by himself.
He had to go and use his ability to control and influence the world around him to make something better. Something more suited for how the world should be. He wanted to make sure everything was theirs to own and a new era of human peace was gained. Even if the likes of the sheriff and deputy or Richard and the rich people who go against the cult or his wife who rejected him for a forensic pathologist or even the shotgun wielding CandyClub manager or crazy professional wrestler turned monster hunter tired tooth and nail to stop him. He had to keep fighting, keep control in some way. He had to, or else this would be all for nothing. His life, his God, the new relationship he had with his fiancee Kevin. All of it would be gone.
Speaking of Kevin, he was waking up too. The younger candy clerk turned second in command of the cult was now laying flat on his back, arms and legs wrapped around Carlos and was basically forcing him to rest his head against his chest. Carlos laughed a little bit as he also felt Kevin wrap a leg around him. Even though Carlos was objectively more alright and could handle himself in almost any situation, his amazing fiancee who he sent the cult to kidnap just to keep safe was the one who acted all protective and needy. Carlos didn't understand why, maybe it was because Kevin wanted to prove himself a little more. Maybe it was because of the grief of Carlos' original passing plus the fact that Kevin still thought about nothing but Carlos to this day.
Or maybe it was because Carlos had Kevin wrapped around his finger so much that if Carlos could tell Kevin to jump he'd do so without any questions.
Carlos did begin to only care about Kevin after all for more control. He was the main constant in the candy store after all, which Carlos' son was probably still obsessed with. He was originally a pawn whose tear covered love letters showed weaknesses that Carlos could manipulate. But after a little bit Carlos simply began to change his mind drastically. No matter how much of a selfish bastard he was, he needed someone to love. He needed someone by his side, to be with him till death due them part. He had that human desire for connection since day one. He didn't feel the power or joy of domestic life someone could bring him every since his falling out with Lila. And he missed it, he missed it a lot. So when he found out that Kevin loved him and after Carlos returned that love. He just couldn't help but feel whole again. Sure some things are gone, nothing from the past can last forever. But some things from the past do last forever, maybe even for a hundred more lifetimes. And some of the long gone things from the past can easily be relieved like a Phoenix from the ashes.
Kevin brought that, his love and sweet personality brought that back to Carlos. And for that Carlos was glad to call Kevin his, and he was in pure heaven any time he had the chance to get Kevin alone with him like this. He loved being intimate with Kevin, kissing, cuddling, just staying in the same room and doing something secret together like listening to Kevin's odd collection of albums that were just pop rock. Carlos preferred something like Iron Maiden or Black Sabbath, maybe some Serj Tankian when he wanted to be experimental and more modern. But Carlos loved it anyway, it was a part of Kevin's soul. And Kevin's soul was now in Carlos' as well. So it just felt odd to disrespect his partner's decisions.
Kevin stirred for a second until he was fully awake to the all too familiar and sweet feeling of Carlos' hand running through his hair before Carlos kissed him in the lips. Kevin kissed him back, and felt a wave of bliss arise in his mind as Carlos' lips touched him. Carlos pulled away afterwards and smiled as he saw Kevin's face grow tomato red. He was so adorable, Carlos felt extremely lucky to have someone to love again. Even if it was someone unlikely to relate and grow attachment to a leader of a religious group with goals of town domination. Carlos sighed, still feeling a little sleepy. He just felt that way when he was holding someone, and it was worse when the taller Kevin held him so close and sweetly. It made him want to stay there forever.
“Good morning beautiful,” Carlos sang in a little out of tune voice which made Kevin giggle. “I must say, I didn't expect my darling candy boy to hold me like I'm the only thing he has. But I will be joyful in it either way,”
“Well… I just kind of get a little clingy sweetheart,” Kevin said awkwardly, trying to make Carlos' forehead touch his. Carlos noticed and simply returned the favor. “Especially after your uhh- you know,”
“I am well aware of that, I'm still very sorry I had you all scared and hurt like that. You didn't deserve that,” Carlos said, pulling his head away and then resting it against Kevin's chest. He then began to fiddle with Kevin's pink shirt and rub his against where Kevin's chest should be. Kevin was instantly relaxed. “I'll be ok though, I have the rest of our loyal little group, Eyes and you after all. We will get what we need and murder the ones who try to harm us. You shouldn't be afraid Kevin, as I will make sure you'll be safe with me for the rest of eternity. And I know I'll be safe with you too dear,”
Those words brought Kevin's soul an extreme sense of optimism. He sighed in relief and kissed Carlos’ cheek. Which made Carlos kiss Kevin back on the forehead. Both giggled and relaxed for a few moments, in each other's arms. Before they released something.
It was somehow one in the morning. And despite that the sky looked like it was four in the morning due to probably the odd blue stars. Kevin looked at the clock and gasped, Carlos yawned. And then Kevin grabbed the sheets with one hand, and put them over the two of them, making sure they were warm and cozy. They both probably needed to sleep, tomorrow was their third year anniversary after all. It was a big day to celebrate them and their relationship.
“You look so tired,” muttered Kevin. “I think you should sleep,”
“Could say the same for you and those baggy eyes,” Carlos replied, which made Kevin squeeze him gently. Carlos felt oddly relaxed enough to begin slightly dozing off. Carlos was no better as he had baggy eyes too. “You and I both have an important day tomorrow, the whole group wants to make it special. As do I,”
“You don't have to, it doesn't need to be big. I just want to be with you,” Kevin said, nuzzling against Carlos with his cheek. Kevin couldn't get enough of Carlos. He just wanted to be with him like this forever.
“But it should though,” Carlos said, voice getting passionate as he said so. “I want to make sure you're loved dear. Especially on our anniversary. We've done so much together. I couldn't have done it without you,”
“That’s not true, that can't be. You've led this religious group for so long!”
“Oh it is Kevin, you made me want to change this religion for the better, I want to repay that in full. You're important, I'll say it a million times if I need to, you're special. And I'll try my best to keep that consistent,”
“I love you so much Carlos,” Kevin said.
“I love you too dear,” Carlos replied before putting his lips against Kevin again for one more kiss.
Kevin kissed back and then they both relaxed and stayed there, holding each other. They were still in each other's arms when they were fast asleep soon after. Having sweet peaceful dreams of something better and important for all who obeyed them and the Eyes of the universe.
