W A N D E R E R

“Is that a paparazzi outside your window, or have you got a peeping Tom? Either way, bet I’ve made them pretty happy after that show I put on,” he says. He’s that kind of drunk, the flashy, no filter kind of drunk. “I shouldn’t be allowed to dance, ever. And you should consider investing in blackout curtains.”

“It’s nice that you’re friendly and all, but just because you know it isn’t going to happen, doesn’t mean he’s not holding out hope,” KC shrugged. “People hope for miracles all the time, it’s in their dumb nature.” The taller male stretched out his hands as Ryan slid his phone into his pocket. “I already have FOMO and it’s been two seconds without my phone,” he whined. “Haven’t given it up to me yet,” he clarified. Hadn’t he just said it? There’s always hope. Always. “Your best lager, isn’t that a bit of an oxymoron, Ry?”

“Right, because lumberjack bear has always been my aesthetic,” he joked with a laugh. “Yeah. I mean, it’s an indie film, not an insane exposure but I’m kinda glad for that. It was a fun project more than anything, and you know I love a good slasher film. Plus, if you ever miss my butt, you can just pick up the dvd,” he teased. While Ryan carefully inspected the handcuffs, Xavier examined Ryan’s lovely features, watching his eyes light up as he looked over the gorgeous collectible. “You know if I could have my choice, I would’ve put them on you,” he said, an unapologetic shrug following the statement—after all, Ryan couldn’t be too mad if he’d had that thought too; he did put the handcuffs on Xavier the second he was close enough. The older male chuckled softly as he felt the other cuff close over his wrist, shaking his head. “Now, wait a minute. Why would I need to be cuffed to the bed to wait for the blacksmith? Is that a thing, or is it just you?” he teased. “Didn’t have much of a plan for them when I got them, but maybe I’ve got some ideas now.”

“ absolutely a prince. “ roman replied as he kept his arms locked about him to keep his stance firm, and secure. “ what kind of sugar daddy would i be if just a single days worth of a spree could absolutely deplete my funds?” the taller brunette smirked,” oh i invite you to try. “ the chuckle came rather effortlessly from his lips as he flattened his hand against the other man’s back, feeling the line of his spine beneath his fingertips.” it will, believe me, i know it sounds weird but. it’s a pretty big ego boost, knowing i bought you shit you’re going to be sportin everywhere. people will be jealous of you because i made sure you were takin care of. “ slowly he backed him up so that his back met not sharply, but certainly square, against the nearest buildings surface, allowing his hands to shape his backside in his palms before walking up his hips,” i can do that. “ roman whispered with the tilt of his head, the tip of his nose just ever so slightly brushing the younger man’s as that devilish grin danced across his lips, followed by the dart of his own tongue. from the way that ryan received his other advances, he wasn’t at all shy about the fact that standing between his thighs like this had left him hard, but rather than grind him, he left him to feel it there, pressed against his thigh as he finally brought his lips down over his. one hand lifted to tangle into those curls, allowing himself to moan amidst the kiss as that soft mane of hair engulfed his hand.

Rome: I can't read your mind, haha.

Rome: But if you're at home, I can come spend the day with you, and take care of what ails you.

Ry: I am not at home rn

“You keep speaking to him, you’re letting him. You could just tell him you’re over him, that it ain’t gonna happen,” he said, lifting up his eyebrows, just wanting to see what Ryan would say to that. KC just couldn’t understand why Ry put up with his ex boyfriend at all. “Oh right, your connection,” he mocked, making air quotes around the word. He rolled his eyes, putting his phone on the table and sliding it over towards Ryan, then putting his hands up in defeat. “I’d love a mint mojito. What would you like?”

Link: What did green do to you? I'll beat it up Canadian style, which includes heavily complimenting it until it feels uncomfortable, after which I will thoroughly apologize to it, but that's besides the point.

Link: WOW.WOW WAY TO BREAK ME DOWN LOW.

Link: Here I was on my way to you, driving, with an arm full of medicinal cures, it's fine. I'll go.

Link: No but really, text me your address so I can come hold your hair back.

Ry: It made me look funky in a sweater and I'm just over it

Ry: Also, that sounds like my kind of apology 😂 maybe I'm actually Canadian and not English

Ry: Oh you really don't have to do that now haha

Ry: Apparently I've got someone willing to spoil me enough to be here -- helps I'm cute and that they get off on it.

@xaviknox: oh, when i say i can't go there, it's not because i don't have feelings for you.

@xaviknox: i've really come to accept that those feelings will never go away, no matter what. you will always be the one who got away, we can't ever change that.

@xaviknox: it's not about "wanting" to be with each other, but we just couldn't, even if me treating you well and having you around made us want to

@xaviknox: i'd need to remind you that you would hate the attention and the rumors and the bullshit. and that even if you were happy and spoiled and in love, that wouldn't make up for the things you would hate about being with me.

@xaviknox: and if i quit my job for you, i'd be miserable in time, so that wouldn't be a solution either.

@xaviknox: you know all of this, ry. but reconnecting, getting back in touch and spending time together has been SO lovely, that maybe you've forgotten all of that or pushed it aside just like i did the first time around.

@xaviknox: i don't mind temporary bliss. i'm aware this feeling isn't here to stay, but i still like enjoying it

@xaviknox: i will never feel the way i do with you with anyone else

@xaviknox: even if one day i have something great with someone great. it won't be the same feeling as it is with you.

@xaviknox: and i'm not trying to persuade you, just showing you my side.

[like 20 mins later]

@ryano: I know, I do know really.

@ryano: I mean, about me knowing I'd hate everything that came with sharing you again, and you being miserable if you tried to make me happy by quitting what you love.

@ryano: and that wouldn't be fair to you, or to me.

@ryano: Idk, I just guess with us actually hanging out with you and being around you again it's just fucking NICE.

Rome: I don't know about acceptable, but I know it's pretty much a given.

Rome: You need me to be there? It's the least I could do with you standing in for Amelia.

Ry: Aren't you supposed to be taking care of me anyway?

Link: EXCLAMATION MARK.

Link: Oooh, yeah no. You should have been drinking a lot more green drinks.

Link: Maybe less proud, more grossed out.

Ry: but green is my least favorite color rn

Link: MMMM I'm gonna say

Link: You're doing the Irish proud? Question Mark?

Link: Is it GREEN though. That's the bigger question.

Ry: question mark?!

RY: how acceptable is it on st. patty's day to already be slumped over a toilet?

RY: let me rephrase that

“Finally blocked your annoying B list ex boyfriend? About time,” KC said, barely looking up from his phone to look up at Ryan. “I swear if I have to hear one more story of him being all over you like a lovesick puppy, and you letting him, I’m going to throw your phone from the highest building in Brighton,” he added. “You’re just gonna stand there, or are you gonna let me buy you a drink?” 

johannes already had a beer and snacks laid out on the table ready for ryan, and the moment he saw the man burst through the door, he offered a small round of applause with a wide grin on his face. “yebo! and it’s about time, too. you’ve been putting up with that crap for far too long. i’m proud of you, bru.” johan offered ryan a light ruffle to his hair, before pushing his pint toward him. “so now we celebrate, ja?” the elder held his own beer up for a cheers. “to not being treated like an ass anymore.”

hearing the applause, ryan gave a little bow before putting a hand up. “thank you, thank you.” he said before he started laughing and joined johan at the table. thankful he’d gotten his drink and some snacks before he arrived -- an actual life saver. “and to not waking up at five in the morning to catch commute.” ryan said and clinked his glass against johan’s and then took a big drink from it. “ugh, i don’t think i’ve been more excited about not having a job before in my life, but it’s just wow... fuckin’ refreshing you know?”

he was appreciative that the shorter brunette didn’t slip away from him when he’d pulled him in close, massaging at the base of his spine with his fingertips to help set in some of that much needed relaxation. “ good, i plan on treating you like the prince you are. “ hands caressed up his slightly bared back, beneath the fabric, but not going too far up, as not to be too cheeky. at least not yet. not that he didn’t want to, but the chase was far better than just taking everything he wanted, right then and there. “ you couldn’t even if you tried. “ roman smirked, one of his sharp canine’s poking out from over his lip as he slid one of those hands up to run his thumb along ryan’s chin,” think there’s a chance i could convince you to let me pay for everything. it might sound more beneficial for you than me, but i promise, it gives me a huge high.” the taller of the two explained, sliding off from the car in such a way that their bodies were impeccably close, hands settling just beneath his ass so as to hold him as he spoke, his breath pooling over the other man’s,” if you let me take care of you, i’ll make it well worth your while. no bosses, no nothing, just you, me, some free shit, some good weed, and maybe a little extra.” the extra came with a firm squeeze just beneath his ass, that slightly parted his thighs, but went no further than the insinuation of the lewd. 

Roman: No tie necessary, maybe suit jacket and dress shirt with slacks and shoes.

Roman: But I'd be happy to teach you how to tie a tie baby.

Roman: [address]

Roman: Come over to mine, bring your clothes and I can go over the details with you?

Ryan: I'd like that actually.