Mentally? Unwell

Gary slowly blinked his eyes open. He smiled as he felt a familiar weight on his chest, nuzzling his nose into a familiar unruly mohawk. He inhaled, catching the scent of strawberry shampoo the owner was drawn to using. He felt a hand on his hip pull him closer and he huffed out a soft laugh as he looked over into deep brown eyes. Simon smiled at him, still tired but awake. Gary ran a hand through Johnny’s hair and chuckled when he saw the man snuggle closer, using Gary’s chest as a pillow. “I don’t know what he’s gonna do when I finally cut them off.” Simon chuckled at his partner’s joke.

He still remembers the first time Gary wore a tank top around them. The nervous glances and adjusting the hoodie he always wore with it. Then, one day it was just a sports bra; A simple black one and his baggy sleep pants that hung on his hips just low enough to drive the other two men insane. Then the fire happened, and it was back to baggy sweaters and hoodies.

It wasn’t until after Gary’s wounds had healed more, where it was safe to not need bandages, that he actually let them see his bare chest. He had refused to make eye contact with them, looking down and away, like he was going to be met with disdain. Simon and Johnny had spent the whole night whispering praise into his skin, telling him he was the handsomest man as they buried him into the mattress with love. The next morning, they woke up to Gary in the kitchen topless as he waited for his coffee. Tank tops and sports bras didn’t hide his new scars but they always made sure to hold him close and shower him with affection, reminding him they weren’t going anywhere.

Simon sat up a little to get a better look at Johnny. “You’ll still be his favorite pillow, tits or not tits.” Gary smirked as he placed a soft kiss on Johnny’s head. He looked at Simon and nodded his head, beckoning the man to lean down; and who was he to deny him. Gary kissed him slowly, savoring the feeling of having Simon’s lips against his. Simon placed a hand on Gary’s cheek as he deepened it, sighing as he let his body relax. He licked Gary’s bottom lip and the other man opened his mouth just enough for him to slot his tongue in. Gary moaned as he moved his tongue with Simon’s, chasing the euphoria. He hadn’t noticed the shifting on his chest until they both heard a soft whine. Simon broke the kiss and looked down, smirking when he saw Johnny staring with a sad look on his face. Gary chuckled as he placed both his hands on Johnny’s face and gently pulled the man closer. Johnny smiled as Gary placed a soft kiss on his lips. Simon leaned down and when Gary pulled away, he captured Johnny in his own kiss, his deeper. Johnny moaned, chasing after Simon’s lips when he pulled away.

Gary and Simon watched as Johnny slowly opened his eyes, smiling when he saw them both looking fondly at him. “Mornin’.” He murmured, resting his head back on Gary’s chest. “Mornin’” Gary echoed back, petting Johnny’s hair once again. The man preened and sighed happily as he let his partner comb through his messy hair. Simon placed his hand on the small of Johnny’s back and kissed the top of his head. “Did we wake you?” He asked. Johnny sniffed as he adjusted his head on Gary’s chest. “Aye. But I got kisses out of it, so all is forgiven.” Gary snorted as he smiled, “Looks like our irresistible charms have saved us yet again Riley.” Johnny opened his eyes and smirked at Gary before he started to kiss his neck. “Ha! J-Johnny stop that t-TICKLES HAHAHAHA!” Simon watched as Gary laughed hysterically while Johnny kissed his neck, smiling himself.

Gary looked over at Simon, “Si, please! H-hahahah help!” He begged through laughter. Simon moved his hand over Johnny’s ribs and watched as the other giggled, pausing his kiss attack on Gary. “You-tr-ahahaha traitor!” He laughed as Simon smiled mischievously, tickling his ribs. Johnny reached out and tried to tickle Simon but was met with no reaction. “C’mon babe, you know Simon isn’t ticklish.” Gary giggled. Johnny continued his efforts, running a hand down his chest before he started to wiggle his fingers against Simon’s stomach. Suddenly, something clicked in Simon’s brain and he let out a shocked laugh. Johnny stopped his movements and just looked at the other man. Gary’s face was plastered with shock and awe as he broke out into a wide grin.

Simon saw Johnny slowly rise from his spot resting on top of Gary, mischief present in his gaze. “Johnny.” He warned, smiling as he saw the other man try to suppress a grin. “Johnny. JohnnYYY!” He almost squealed as the man started to tickle his stomach once again. Simon couldn’t hold back the laughter as he tried in vain to stop the other man. “Ahahaha! J-Johnny please HAHAHAHA!”

“I’ll save you my love!”

Before Johnny could process it, Gary was tickling his ribs and he was a giggly mess again. “Oh you cheeky little!” Johnny laughed as he started to kiss Gary’s neck again, making the other man gasp and laugh more. Simon laughed as he leaned down and joined Johnny. “Ah! Whahahaha! Why?! I saaahahhaaaAAVED YOU!” Gary squealed. He reached a hand down to Simon’s stomach and giggled when the other man’s laughter just added to the tickling sensation against his neck.

All three of them laughed and rolled around until they were all giggling in between gasps for air. Johnny was now sandwiched between them both, a big grin on his face. Gary was breathless next to him, an arm wrapped around his waist. Simon had an arm over his eyes, a wide smile on his face as he caught his breath. “3 years.” Simon moved his arm to look at Johnny. “It’s been 3 fucking years and we finally found your ticklish spot.” Gary looked over Johnny’s shoulder at Simon, eyes crinkled as he smiled. “I wasn’t expecting to react like that.” He mused, smiling as he looked up at the ceiling. Johnny placed an arm over his waist and pulled the bigger man closer, “You’re cute when you laugh, y’know that?” Simon flushed bright red at the compliment. “Laughing and a blush?! We are just getting treat after treat this morning.” Gary teased, looking at Johnny. The scot hummed in agreement, kissing the corner of Simon’s lips. “Mmmm he’s also pretty cute when he can’t speak cause of how flustered he is.”

Gary chuckled as he leaned over Johnny to place a kiss on Simon’s very red cheek. He moved back to his spot behind Johnny, kissing the man’s shoulder blade before he relaxed. Simon took a moment to just look at the men. The way that Johnny’s eyes crinkled at the corner when he smiled, how Gary would hold them in his arms and run his hands through their hair. How they both looked at him so lovingly. It had been so,so long since someone looked at him like that. And now he had two people who looked at him like he was everything. He felt a burn in the back of his eyes and he tried to close them to stave off the tears. But his partners, ever so observant, noticed. “Baby?” Gary asked softly, panic evident. Johnny placed a hand on his cheek and Simon held it, kissing his palm as tears gently flowed. “I love you both.” He whispered, sniffing as he controlled himself. Johnny sat up and slowly guided Simon to move to the center of the bed. Gary kissed the bridge of his nose, wiping away tears as Johnny kissed his jaw.

Ghost will have a shitty day and find sticky notes with little doodles and shitty jokes pasted on his stuff. He should be annoyed but he can’t help but laugh at some of them. Later on when he’s dragged into more paperwork, Roach will walk in and just hand him his mug of tea (or sometimes even strong coffee) and if Ghost grabs his wrist gently, he leans down and gives him a kiss.

Soap will be having a bad day and then Roach will see him and just gently nudge him. Soap will instantly lean in and close his eyes for a bit as he relishes in the contact. If the day is particularly bad, Roach will cuddle him that night, acting like a human teddy bear. Ghost isn’t one for PDA but if he knows Soap is having a rough day he’ll have them touch in very subtle ways (their knees touching, a shoulder nudge, a foot softly bumping his.)

Shitty day Roach is an agitated Roach. He usually is sulking around base on these days or hiding away. When he comes out of hiding, Ghost is there to see him. He says nothing as he gives Roach a kiss and holds his hands for a while. Soap will find him later and just hold him.

At the end of a shitty day, all three of them will pile into bed and cuddle for hours. They’re always touching or holding eachother in some way and if one of them wakes up, they give the other two soft kisses before relaxing again.