#cassiusdebeaumont

Chris would neither confirm nor deny that he had been singing along at top volume to Queen’s song Lover Boy as he was getting ready for his date tonight. 

Or that he had wondered for a moment as he looked in the mirror if Collins would like the outfit he had picked. He had been dying to try out the shirt Marian had gifted him a while back, the fitted black with red roses button up paired with the black slacks. And of course the new Gryffindor shoes that Collins had sent to him. 

He would also neither confirm nor deny that he had been a slight giddy mess all day while getting Kim ready for her sleepover, and while he had dropped her off at her friend’s house and spoked to the parent. 

He would confirm though that he was still humming the tune as he entered Brendles as the time neared. How could he not be excited for this though!? He was going to spend time with Collins, getting treated with Monty Python, most likely some food, and if things went the same way as last time a great ending to a great date. At least that was what Chris could confidently guess. He had been the one to plan their first date. It wasn’t any surprise that he had been wondering what Collins had planned for their second one. 

Going through the lobby and up in the elevator Chris had gone from humming Lover Boy to whistling. While riding it up the thought of whether or not Collins took many of his friends on outings like this. Then again it seemed like his closest friends were gods in his own pantheon and that would make a bit of an awkward date. 

Admittedly, he himself was becoming a bit unsure of what exactly what he would classify what was going on between them. He had once assured Cass at the grocery store that he was sure Collins was only after him for some fun in the sheets, the thought that once he was bored with Chris he’d move on. 

Now though.... 

When Chris heard the chime and the doors opened to his floor he continued whistling and put the thought out of his head as he made his way down the hall and to Collins’ office. Once arrived he gave a couple quick knocks before poking his head in. 

Chris normally had a hard time waking up in the mornings. Which was one reason why when he did wake up, it was usually to the alarm on his phone or to Kim insisting that he needed to go watch Saturday morning cartoons with her. On Saturdays there was a routine that he was all too used to despite only having Kim for in some opinions a short time. 

Kim would come into his room and demand that he join her for the day. Often times he would snatch her and pull her under the blanket to tickle her. After which he would pop some waffles into the toaster, get two mugs, one with coffee and one with milk, decorate the waffles with what Kim requested that day and he slathered his with peanut butter, and joined her on the couch. The rest of the day usually varied. Sometimes he would take her out on an outing, sometimes they would go see Marian, and sometime they would just spend the day at home. 

This morning though, instead of small feet plowing into his gut and hands tugging away his blanket, Chris awoke to his arms holding tight to a warm body and that body clinging to him in return. For a moment he simply enjoyed the feeling of it all before the memories of the night before came back to mind. Getting the call from Marian, driving up and taking them where they needed to go, finding Asim, going back to Collins’ place, yelling at him when he had acted like an ass, and being fed the most god damn delicious french toast he had ever had, and then finally going to bed. 

Kim was going to be wondering where he was by now. 

But... part of him also didn’t want to leave just yet. Collins felt warm and nice to lay down with. And was less likely to turn around in his sleep and kick him in the face. Opening his eyes for a moment he looked around the room. Yep. At Collins’ place. And when he looked down at Collins, even though he didn’t have a full view of him the sight did bring a smile to his face. Giving a soft sigh he knew he couldn’t linger too long and wanted to make sure things at home were alright. 

“I mean god damn Bookie you should have seen the look on his face when he was cuffed. I don’t think anyone’s been the more dominate one with him in a long ass time.” Chris grinned as he followed Marian through the nonfiction aisle. Kim had been picked up and was told that she could pick out three books as bedtime stories from the kid’s section. With an hour and a half left in her shift Chris had decided to tell her in person how the date had gone rather than just texting her. 

“Chris as much as i’m used to hearing about your escapades i’d rather not think about the thing you did with him last night.” Marian said, rolling her eyes as she shelved a book. Chris gave a laugh and nodded his head. 

“Alright alright i’ll stop the story telling there. But then today... he took me out for crepes and evidently i’ve made friend status with him.” 

Marian turned to give Chris a disbelieved look. Friends? Chris had become friends with Collins only after a handful of times meeting him, while she on the other hand was still struggling to get along with the god? That was completely unfair. Granted Chris had made friends easy once he had come out of his shell, but there was still a ways to go with her and any kind of friendship with her and Collins. Right now he seemed to tolerate her, but if he didn’t have to be around her she couldn’t see him volunteering to hang out. They were by no means strangers anymore, and he was recently beginning to behave a bit nicer to her. But that didn’t mean she didn’t see him calling her his friend just yet. 

“Hey! Marian, you’ve got that thinking cap on tight there.” Chris teased, bringing Marian out of her thoughts. Who then turned back to shelving books from the cart she was pushing along.

“You know, when i said to be careful around him... this wasn’t what i had expected. How do you even enjoy being around him? He seems so different from you off hand.” 

When Chris didn’t answer right away she turned back to look at him, seeing his own contemplating look on his face. 

“He’s not as bad you know. Maybe it’s because we both like a lot of similar things, or maybe it’s just because i've got something that’s caught his eye. Either way, you should try giving him more chances. Cass has been with him for this long, and you trust Cass right? If Cass thought he would be any sort of danger to you, you think he would let him stick around this long? Who knows, maybe once he’s seen what kind of person you are to everyone and not as Cass’s wife he’ll grow to like you just as much.” 

Chris had a good point there. If Cassius hadn’t thought Collins was at least tolerable enough to be around, he very well didn’t seem to be the type to stick around with him for as long as he had. 

“Alright. If you like him that much then i’ll keep trying. That man is not an easy one to get along with though.”

“Hey, you managed to get a god like Cassius to turn around and fall in love with you. I’m sure eventually you’ll win over Collins as a friend as well. You might be surprised by what he likes.” 

At this Marian narrowed her eyes at Chris and leaned in to poke at one of the hickeys/reminders Collins had left on Chris’s neck.

“Oh i already know one thing, or person, he likes. How are you going to explain those at work mind you? If nights like that are going to become a habit i suggest you start stockpiling make-up. Maybe even one of those products people use to cover up tattoos for stage performances. Although what you do about covering them, or not covering, makes me wonder about you sometimes. It doesn’t surprise me at this point that people question whether or not i actually did try to help raise you.”

Chris laughed and lightly batted Marian’s hand away. One thing he would never get tired of was the way she fussed sometimes. She had done it at the age of ten and he didn’t see any sign of her stopping it now. 

“Oh i’ll cover them up at work. As for down time i really couldn’t care what people think of it. I could be doing things that are a lot worse.”

“That’s what i’m afraid of with you and Collins.” Marian chuckled.

The two of them continued to chat and catch up with what was going on with the other for a short while. As Marian finished with the books in her cart and began rolling it back to the front desk Chris remembered the second thing he wanted to tell Marian today and cleared his throat.

As promised, Chris was making his way through the lobby of Brendles at six twenty eight, having said he would be there at six thirty to pick Collins up. 

Kim was currently over at Marci’s house for a sleepover, something he had called Sunday afternoon to the mother about. After seeing how quickly he had considered having a bit of fun in the back of his van with Collins at the party, it seemed like a good idea to make sure that Kim wouldn’t be wondering where he was if things ran longer than what Chris had planned for.

Pulling up to the building there had been a thought after seeing all of the nicer and more expensive looking cars what his older yellow van looked compared to them, and the chance of Collins refusing to get in after seeing it, crossed his mind. But then Chris decided if he wasn’t happy with the van then he could offer the keys to a different car if he objected that much. The van had gotten him from coast to coast before he had settled down with Kim, so it would have to be good enough for Collins. And by the time he was inside he felt this to his bones.

The double take he got from a well dressed woman made him grin though as he approached the front desk.

Never let it be said that Chris did anything he set his mind to half assed. Whether that was his work in theatre, making sure that Kim was happy and safe with him, or keeping his end of a deal with a god of temptation. He had offered a good date in return for information, and what kind of date would it be if he didn’t at least look decent?

Chris had picked black slacks, plain black sneakers, a white button up shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, blue striped tie, and a darker blue vest with thin lighter stripes going down on it. That with his hair styled by hand made him feel pretty good about how he was dressed. 

Honestly the only thing that was worrying him at the moment was whether or not the place he planned to take Collins to eat would be too crowded or not. It was a Tuesday yes, but those that didn’t stop it from being a popular place to those that knew of it. Other than that thought though... Chris felt rather good about tonight. 

Reaching the desk he caught the attention of the receptionist and flashed her a grin before speaking. 

♥ Send a ship and I’ll give you who:

(keep in mind this ship is still forming so things answered here might change as it grows. And for those that haven’t seen Collins on this blog the rps with him are kept on Marians’ blog.)

Gives nose/forehead kisses

Both take part once in a while, but Chris would do so more freely i think. Especially at night when he would think Collins was asleep. 

Gets jealous the most

Unsure at the moment. It is possible for Chris to get jealous but i have no idea who would be more easily though.

Picks the other up from the bar when they’re too drunk to drive

Again both, since both like drinking. But a lot of the time it i think it would likely be Collins bringing home a sweet talking Chris 

Takes care of on sick days

Once again i’m not quite sure about this yet. So far it depends on where they are in the relationship. In the beginning Collins would probably stay far away from a sick Chris and vice versa. But later on i could see Collins making food when Chris was sick and Chris cuddling with him and let him pick whatever movie or tv show he wanted to watch.

Drags the other person out into the water on beach day

Definitely Chris. Collins isn’t too fond of water and would rather watch Chris from a safe distance.

Gives unprompted massages

Once again this would be Chris. I am not sure if Collins knows how to massage but Chris knows how to do it to himself and would happily do the same for Collins if he saw him in need of one.

Drives/rides shotgun

Depends on who’s car is being taken. If it’s Chris’ van he’s driving it, if one of Collins’ cars is chosen Chris will chill in the shotgun seat.

Brings the other lunch at work

I can see both doing this, Chris being the first between the two to do it. Both love food and love being brought food.

Has the better parental relationship

… Chris i guess? He gets along with his mother very well but Collins’ parents are long dead and haven’t been brought up yet. 

Embarrassingly drunk dancer

I honestly have no idea on this. Chris can dance when he’s slightly intoxicated but he mostly tends to sit and chat with someone when heavily so. Collins i have no clue.

Still cries watching Titanic

Neither. I imagine Collins doesn’t think much of the movie and Chris is too used to it.

Firmly believes in couples costumes

Both once they start dating seriously. Both would be coming up with lists of si-fi costumes they could do.

Breaks the expensive gift rule during Christmas

Both? Mostly Collins since he would be able to afford more expensive gifts. But i really don’t see them setting a gift price limit in the first place really. 

Makes the other eat breakfast

Neither. Again both love their food so making the other take time to eat wouldn’t be much of an issue.

Remembers anniversaries

For this one again i’m not quite sure yet, so far i think both. Chris is good at remembering dates so that wouldn’t be an issue on his end. Collins has to remember meetings he has so that doesn’t seem like an issue with him either.

Brings up having kids

Neither. In this verse Chris already has Kim but he’ll quickly find out that Collins isn’t kid friendly. 

As much as this was calls a party, Marian had learned a long time ago that when going to one of Chris’s cast parties it was best to wear something comfortable rather than nice looking. And to be fair it wasn’t like the cast would be dressing up either. After weeks of wearing costumes, makeup, and rehearsing up until opening night everyone wanted a night to just wear something less formal. 

Last time Marian had even seen one woman come in sweats and had her hair in a loose bun. 

The morning after she and Cassius had made up Marian had woken to a text message from Chris saying that she and the others were invited to the party along with her this time. The thought of Collins being in a place like that with Chris worried her, especially seeing what happened last time he had been alone with the god. But one, she had given up controlling her brother long ago. And two, she had seen him take care of himself so far. As long as Collins followed the rules of what he could and couldn’t do to Chris hopefully nothing bad would happen. Despite still being worried she informed Cassius that they were all allowed to come with her to the party. If he wanted to stay home though he was free to while she went, having gone each time and still planned on doing so.

When the day came she glanced over at the time as she zipped a jacket around herself. Six fifteen, plenty of time to make it over there since the party didn’t start till seven. Marian followed suit and was dressed in jeans, a t shirt with the Jason Vorhees hockey mask on the front, and a jacket to keep her warm until arriving. All she needed now were her keys and wallet. Heading out of Cassius’s room Marian went in search for him. 

Sometimes Chris wondered what he had done that made the universe to send someone like Kat to babysit Kim on nights when he had to perform. She was so good with Kim for one thing, and having her next door just made it so much easier. Which was probably why he always offered to either leave money for take out or left something in the fridge for them to heat up. 

Today both her and Kim had requested pizza. 

What kind of pizza though was the question. Standing in front of the slightly foggy glass door, frozen food just sitting on the shelf behind it, Chris kept going back and forth between options. Kat wasn’t a picky eater, but Kim didn’t like veggies most of the time. Then again Kat had a way of getting her to eat them that alluded him. The barbecue and chicken one might be a good compromise. It only had onions on there that would be smothered by the sauce. 

Barbecue sandwiches were good as well. Sandwiches lead to the memory of a pancake house and getting more than he anticipated in a bathroom. As soon as the memory came to mind though Chris pushed it out of his thoughts. He started thinking about that here then his mind would start wandering again, mostly about the date he had wagered. 

He had already decided on a place to eat, but where to take him before or after? Collins was sure to have seen it all by now, so Chris wanted to make one hell of an impression. He had heard of a smaller theatre putting on Rocky Horror lately. Maybe he would like that.