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“You should probably go to a doctor, yeah?”

“How am I supposed to kiss that better?” Marcus teased quietly, nudging the older boy.

“It’s infected. I knew that would happen. You need to be careful, Bear.” Haleigh said, reaching up and placing her hand on Riley’s chin to get a better look  at his lip. “We need to clean it..”

“No pain no gain?”

“That should tell you something.”

“so, remember how i said i got my lip pierced? yeah, my lip is swollen about the size of a grapefruit-- not very happy about it.”

Marcus ran a hand through his hair, “That thing you do when you get me all vulnerable.” he said, sighing and running his hands over his face. He was frustrated and overwhelmed. “Riley..” Marcus said, turning to face him, then. His features softened as he looked at the older male. He couldn’t say that he didn’t feel the same or didn’t like the affection from him. It would be a lie. “I have a girlfriend, you know? Back home..” he said, which wasn’t a lie but he was using it as a scapegoat. He hadn’t spoken to Marianne in almost two days but it gave him an excuse to say no to Riley.

Marcus couldn’t help but smile as he heard Riley laugh. It had always been his priority to keep a smile on his friends face but he never realized why until recently. As he was pulled forward, Marcus rested a hand on Riley’s side. He was thankful that he looked around for cameras, not wanting anyone to see whatever was about to play out. When Marcus felt the older males lips on his, he smiled and returned the kiss. After a few moments he pulled away and sighed, turning away from Riley. “You have to stop doing this to me, Ri..” He said quietly.

Niall didn’t appreciate the attitude from Riley. They had a strained relationship as it was and Niall was unsure of how to handle it. “Right, then mission accomplished.” Niall wasn’t sure if he was more upset with Riley or himself. Had he been there for Riley through his childhood maybe he wouldn’t be this way.

Niall shook his head at his son, “no I don’t like it. I think it makes you look like some street punk.”

“At least you’ve got the face for piercings.”

Haleigh reached up and placed a hand on her son’s cheek, “Whenever you say that, I just see you when you were little.” she said with a smile, “You were so cute.” She squeezed his cheek a little and pulled her hand away with a laugh, “Yeah, well..he’ll probably end up fussing at me about it.” she said, smiling and rolling her eyes

Marcus’ eyes widened slightly and he gave a small smile. “You’re the worst, you know that?” he laughed. He raised an eyebrow and looked at Riley, “How do you suppose we do that?”

“Yeah, figures. I’m still wondering what the fuck you were on that made you just right go for it though?” TJ said, laughing at his friend.

“That’s sick, mate. Does it hurt?”

“What did you do to your face, Riley?”

“Is that supposed to look cool?”