#deborah devries

chapter 6

Hans felt that at that point in the evening everything that could go wrong had already gone wrong: the god awful party in a bowling lane had been a terrible idea, Jakob Bambergen had been a terrible mistake and getting paired up with Angelique for bowling was the worst luck! She was the worst partner that he could have been paired up with! He really felt done for the day he was emotionally drained, not that he’d admit it, and he had lost in the first round of the bowling tourney there was no way his day could get better… 

He was pulled from his depressing mood by Karls boisterous laugh and saw his friend grin while he celebrated another victory hugging his partner, for the tournament, close and twirling her around, he felt himself sneer at the couple: he stopped himself mid sneer and tried to analyze his own behavior.

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Karl was having a blast that evening: he had been able to beat the crap out of Bambergen (he had never liked the guy, so when he had the opportunity to beat him he did so with delight), he was having fun winning the tournament they had set up with Dee, Theo who had been paired up with Marie cheered for them and all his friends where having a good time… well except for Hans, but he’ll talk with Hänschen later.

“Come on Dee we only need a strike and we’ll win!” The blond cheered his brunette friend on, it was their last turn and if she scored a strike they would win.

“No pressure, right?” She called back playfully, her green eyes sparkling with mischief.

He grinned back and gave her thumbs up causing her to shake her head before preparing herself for her shot: it was beautiful all the pines fell down and the screen announced them as the winners. Karls´ grin grew as he saw her turn around to him and smile at him while she made a victory sign, he felt truly happy because he knew that social situations where not her thing and that with what happened earlier she hadn’t been feeling up to anything, but she was strong and wouldn’t let anything get between her and her goals. He took three steps and pulled her in a hug before twirling her around causing her to giggle prompting his own laugh: while they twirled from the corner of his eyes he saw Hänschen looking at them with what looked to be a sneer on is face, he took note of it for their conversation, they slowly stopped twirling and Deborah kept giggling into his chest while he kept looking at his childhood friend.

“Sie sind verrückt.” She mumbled with a happy smile.

 “Maybe.” He answered with a smile, being told that he’s crazy was far from the worst that happened to him, before telling her that he would get them something to drink.

Karl accepted the congratulations for the win with a smile and left everyone before signing at Tony to follow him, he saw the confusion on his brother's face before the younger one followed him.

“What is going on Karl?” Asked Tony.

“I need to talk with Hänschen and I need you to make sure there will be no interruptions.” He answered seriously.

“Sure.”

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Tony had no idea what his brother wanted with him and he was terribly confused about what Karl wanted to talk about with Hans: the nickname indicated something personal-casual, but him playing lookout and his brother's clenched jaw suggested that it might be more serious. The youngest German just hoped that whatever happened didn't end up ruining the party and with the police coming.

“ Hänschen!” Karl`s voice was friendly and teasing as he called their friend and put an arm around said friend's shoulder, but his eyes told a different story. Tony decided that it was time to give them some space.

Okay as I said before: still no beta, but I’ve gotten someone that proof reads it now and that really does wonders to my will to write so THANKYOU: @inflation-of-mind !!!! So if anyone is interesed please contact me.

Hans: Liebling tell me something nice, my morning has been awfull.

Ignored person: Johannes you just woke how the hell is it posible for your morning to have been awfull?

Hans: I woke up alone in bed and then I found you uninvited in my home Simon!

Simon: You little shit! *He backed down at the look his sister-in-law gave him*

Deborah: Johannes I've made Apfelstrudel, but if you antogonize your brother I'll call Tony and tell him it's for Jessica.

Hans: Fine... Verzeihung Simon.

Deborah: See that wasn't dificult was it Johannes? And Simon the same goes for you, no goading your brother.

Soooo still no-beta´d so be nice I really don´t wanna die like Hans…. I'll ask my other Beta if they are interesed in this story if not it has been proof read by the awsome @inflation-of-mind

Summary: Deborah DeVries wasn’t anything special, the only thing special about her was her genus friend Theo that worked for Gruber´s: Constuction & Security! She wasn’t even supposed to go with him to the bowling alley to meet his friends/co-workers, but that did happen and her life turned chaotic from there….. A Die Hard AU. What will change once Hans falls in love: will it end as a fairy tail or will it be doomed from the start?

CHAPTER 7

Hans kept his eyes on Karl and Deborah as they were congratulated for their victory and later when his friend left her with the growing group he observed her: he had to admit that she was more than just pretty… but all he knew was that she was kind to strangers without a reason, that her eyes were a beautiful shade of green and that she was friends with Theo and Karl apparently.

“Hänschen!” Karl’s voice interrupted his musings and soon he felt an arm sneak around his shoulders. He knew that there was something going on: there was something in the blonds' actions and in Tony’s who had followed his brother.

“What do you want?” Hans remained calm and gave his friend a small smile while he saw ice cold eyes locking with his own, if it weren’t for the practice he had his smile would have turned brittle.

“Look Hans, your thoughts are getting into dangerous territory: stop now while you can.” Karl ordered him with a gentle yet firm voice, this did two things: it frustrated and confused him.

“What are you talking about Karl?” He asked while he did his best to keep his voice friendly and steady: he also made sure that Deborah wasn’t close by.

“She isn’t your type my friend and I don’t want to hunt you down when you inevitably hurt her feelings.” As the blond said this keeping his own voice friendly Hans felt the hand that rested on him squeeze his shoulder in warning way.

“What are you going on about?” He asked with clenched teeth.

“Hans: you are here only for a couple of months, she isn’t some girl that will giggle at everything you say and smile prettily for you because you have money, you are a serial dater it surprises me that there isn’t a gorgeous blond with you tonight and most of all she just met you at this party… there is no way she will accept going out with you.” It looked like Karl had more to add to his list, but didn’t, none knew if it was due time or him trying to spare his friends feelings.

“You're implying that I’m a total arse and that she`s out of my league?” He asked, offended.

“No, that is what you are willing to make out of it. I’m only saying that she is one of the best women I know and that she deserves more than any of us, she would only end up hurt. So I’m telling you: Hans don’t, she has suffered enough already. Don’t take what I say as a challenge: now I’m going to get some drinks for Deborah and me.” And with those words Karl left him, Hans signed and closed his eyes to fight a headache off.

“Hey, may I know what that was about?” Asked Tony kindly, sitting down next to him.

“Well I have just been told by your brother that I’m a serial dater and too much of an arse to get a nice girl.” He resumed the talk to his younger friend and was surprised when the younger man started to laugh: he raised an eyebrow and looked at his friend's attempt to compose himself.

“Don’t look at me like that Hans: it has been ages since you put any effort into any relationship! And you have turned into a pretty selfish man… it surprises me that you hadn’t noticed yourself!” He could at least console himself with the fact that his friends didn’t sugar coat his behavior to him: was all he could think of as he took a sip of water.

“I hadn’t noticed Tony…” He confessed softly.

“Don’t beat yourself up about it Hans: I mean you date a girl for fun and they know there is no need to pretend you are something you aren’t. It's been a while since we have talked like this: just about something casual. I almost forgot how nice it was…. So do you know why brother dearest decided that now was a good moment to tell you so?” Yes I think I do was what he wanted to say, but he bit his tongue and shook his head before grinning at Tony.

“I dunno: I mean it's your brother you should know why he does what he does.” Was Hans' response instead and at that Tony laughed some more before chatting more about everything and nothing.

The rest of the night was a haze to Hans: he did his best to be a good host and he smiled at all the right moments, but he started wondering when he had started changing and how he hadn’t noticed: would he have known any of this if it hadn’t been for this party? Or for James ditching it? And what did Tony mean by that it had been a long while since had spoken: he spoke with him almost daily… didn’t he?