Discord Text Thread || Khai & Landon
Discord thread featuring: Khai and Landon ( @davieslandon )
When: July 20th
Mentions:Â Roman ( @romanbeckett ), Emily ( @warmvlbes ),
 Aaron ( @aaronhart93 ) and Loren ( @lorencourtier )
Description: Khai and Landon spend the day at Coney Island.
Trigger Warnings: FeelsâŚLots and Lots of FEELS!!! Also, this got pretty lengthy oops. Hahaha
Malakhai Khai pulled up outside of Landons place in his new Bentley. Shooting him a text that he was there before waiting patiently for him to come out. They had a long drive ahead of them but, he was super excited. It had been so long since he and Landon actually got to hand out like this. Even though he knew a lot of people probably wouldnât be happy about them hanging out. He saw Landon appear from his side mirror and watched as he got into the car. âDo you wanna switch places since itâs a long drive? I know you donât really like riding with other peopleââhe said trying to thoughtful. Leaning across the center console to kiss Landons cheek before moving back to his place. âYou like nice by the wayâ he complimented, giving him a smile.
Landon Landon was excited to spend some time hanging out with Khai, having some fun and relaxing. He was also looking forward to seeing the other so he could confirm for himself that he really was okay after his stay in the hospital. He kept his outfit pretty simple with a pair of jeans and a white t-shirt, pairing everything up with his favourite pair of converse and was ready to go when he got the text from Khai that he was there. "Hey, sweet ride", he said as soon as he got in the passenger side. He wasn't expecting Khai's suggestion and his friend could probably tell by his stare. "Oh, thanks...you look nice too. Um...are you sure though? I probably wouldn't want anyone else driving a car like this."
Malakhai âThanks,â Khai smiled. He hadnât had the car long but, he was actually realty proud of it. But his mind was taken away from those thoughts when  Landon said he looked good too. He wasnât really expecting a comment like that in return, but heâd take it. âThanks babe. I dress up just for youâ he mused with a wink. Leaning back into his seat as he shook his head. âOf course Iâm sure. I just want you to be comfortable, and I trust youâ he said honestly. Opening his door and getting out to go to the passenger side. He opened Landons door and looked down at him with a smile. âCome on sexy, drive me around like you love meâ he teased. Waiting for Landon to get out of the car and switch places with him. Once they were situated Khai smiled over to Landon again. âSo, you excited? I know I am.â He rubbed his thighs with his hands excitedly as he leaned back into the seat. âItâs gonna be a great day.â
Landon Landon was still a little hesitant but he got out of the car and switched places. Itâs not like he thought he was going to crash or anything like that but driving a car that wasnât his own always made him a little worried, especially when it was an expensive car such as this one. Khai was right though that heâd feel more comfortable being the one to drive, especially for such a long ride. And he was also touched the other boy still remembered one of their first conversations where Landon had admitted that. He started the car and they were off, on their way to Coney Island. âIâm so excited. Coney Island is always a great place to go for a bit of a getaway and a nice day away from home.â
Malakhai Khai was definitely the type of person to remember things. Especially important things about the people he cared about. He wanted Landon to be comfortable and to have the most fun possible. âYeah, me tooâ he replied as they began on their way. âI havenât been in so long and Iâm determined to have the time of my life today.â He had been going through a lot recently, his step dad being in town, his break up with Emily, drama with Roman, being in the hospital, and so much more. He really just needed a break. He smiled over to Landon and reached over to squeeze his thigh. âSo, how have you been babe? Good I hope.â
Landon The last time heâd been to Coney Island was back when he went with Roman and Elle, before everything started going wrong. Landon didnât bring it up with Khai though, not wanting to remind him about the other boy in case it was something that upset him. âYeah, Iâve been good apart from the waking up early in the morning issue. I should be asking you that though. How are you?â When Aaron texted him to let him know Khai was in the hospital and they thought it was drugs, Landon felt so bad so he was glad to see that he seemed to be doing better.
Malakhai âWell thatâs good. Not the not sleeping part, but that youâve been good. I worry about youâ he said honestly. He nodded his head as Landon put the question back on him and he took a deep breath in. âYeah, Iâm good. Betterâ he nodded again. âI wasnât sleeping so well myself, still donât really. But I guess it all just finally caught up with me. I took too many of my pills and it didnât end well. I was just trying to sleep, ya know?â Â He really had been doing better about staying clean, aside from the slip he got from a client at work. But he was really well. Just super stressed. âMaybe we could help each other sleepâ he mused. Pressing his tongue to the corner of his mouth as he smiled at Landon. Of course he had to tease him.
Landon âYou donât need to worry about me, Iâm doing well. There was a point where I was not doing that great but I feel like the worse is over.â There was no point in lying about it. At this point most people he cared about knew that he didnât take his breakup very well and that he needed some time but he felt like that was quite normal. Landon knew what it felt like to really want to sleep yet being unable to but he still made a mental note not to make use of any sleeping pills like heâd been thinking of doing. What if something similar was to happen to him and Elle was the one to find him? No, too much of a risk. âI know and I know that not being able to sleep sucks just...be careful yeah? Things could have gone much worse.â Landon rolled his eyes but his smile gave him away. âAnd how do you suggest we do that?â
Malakhai âI do worry about you thoughâ he said honestly. âI care about you, Landon. More than you know.â He really did care for Landon, more than he let on most times. But above all else, he was his best friend. He wanted him to be okay, and he hated that Loren hurt him. He wished he could take him pain away so badly. âYeah, it does. Iâm definitely gonna be more careful from here on out. I really scared myself and it was unintentionalâ he shrugged. He knew he could be careless. But this time truly was an accident. He grinned over to Landon and squeezed his thigh again, leaning over to whisper in his ear. âIâm sure you know exactly how weâd do thatâ he purred. âJust think about itâ he smiled
Landon "I know but it's over now with Loren and I just have to focus on moving on. I'm sure he's doing the same. I'll get over it eventually, I always do", he shrugged. "Yeah, and you did a pretty good job of scaring everyone else as well. Aaron texted me to let me know you were in the hospital before Emily could and...we didn't think it was sleeping pills or that it was an accident. I'm sorry about that, by the way, it's just that we were worried." And he really was. When Aaron texted him Landon panicked. They'd seen each other for breakfast in the morning when Khai brought breakfast for him and Elle and he looked fine. Landon couldn't help but start blaming himself again for not noticing something was wrong so he was glad it wasn't the case. He smirked at the other's words and touch and pushed him away with a laugh. "Don't distract me from driving you menace."
Malakhai Khai nodded his head. He didnât want Landon to hurt, but honestly. He was glad Loren wasnât in the picture anymore. He felt like Landon deserved better than what he did to him. âIâm sorry, Landon. Iâm here for you. But you already know thatâ he assured. Nodding again to his next words. âI know, Iâm sorry. Iâve been clean for months now though. I wouldnât do that, and definitely not on purpose. Iâve just been so stressed myself and not sleeping wasnât helping.â The last thing he wanted to do was scare anyone. Especially Landon. Not after his accident. âYou know, the best part of my day was seeing you and Elle. It definitely helped ease the stressâ he added. He couldnât help but tease Landon though. Laughing as he pushed him away and called him a menace. âMhm... Iâm a distraction now hmm?â he grinned. Sitting back in his set and continuing to smile over at him.
Landon "I do but thank you. Don't be sorry though, better all this happened now than months down the line where I would have felt even worse." Landon was still very hurt and it wasn't something he was going to get over at just the snap of his fingers but at least he could look on the bright side of things instead of constantly focusing on the negatives. "I know...a part of me knew that you wouldn't do that but I still got scared and I guess my mind automatically went to that. But I'm glad we at least helped ease your stress a little bit. I know not sleeping can be really tough but you know you can always talk to me right? About anything." Landon made sure to keep his attention on the road and switched the lane. "You know you can be very distracting. I'm pretty sure you don't need me to tell you that."
Malakhai âYeah, thatâs true. I would have had to kick his ass thenâ he said with his tone filled with mirth. Even though he was totally serious. He could see Landon was still hurting but he hoped he could help take his mind off of it. Even if it was only temporary. âWell yeah, Iâm a recovering addict. I would have thought the same thingâ he said honestly. âYou guys definitely helped though. I promiseâ he smiled. âYeah, I know. Sometimes things seem a little out of bounds. But. I know youâre here for me, and I appreciate it.â Another grin pulled at his lips and he shrugged nonchalantly. âMaybe not... but. I like knowing I distracted you in particular. Just saying.â
Landon Landon rolled his eyes playfully, even though he was thankful to know he had a good friend on his side. If all of this taught him anything, it was that he now knew who the people he could trust were. What happened suck and anyone in his place would probably think the same but it was nice to know that there were people on his side who loved him and cared about him, even when he was not doing so well. It meant a lot to him. "Of course, I'm always here for you, whatever you need." He laughed but Landon really should have expected that. "Don't flatter yourself too much, you're going to get a big head."
Malakhai âI saw thatâ he mused. He knew Landon had been through a lot. Maybe even more than he had been through himself. But he loved how strong he was being. He wished he had that strength within himself. âThank you, I appreciate that more than you knowâ he said honestly. Things had been a bit awkward between the two for a while. But he was happy to know they were becoming close again. He never stopped caring about Landon. Regardless of anything he might have said. He laughed again and shook his head. âI donât know babe.. Iâm not sure it can get much bigger. Especially when you smile like thatâ he teased. Reaching over and poking his cheek playfully.
Landon Things between him and Khai had been a little awkward in the last few months after everything that happened. Between their kiss at the bar, the argument in the bathroom and everything with Roman, it wasn't that surprising that their friendship took a hit. But it was nice to see that they were finally getting over it and moving on. It seemed like they were getting to a point where they were both comfortable with each other again. "You're right, if it gets much bigger it will explode", he laughed. "So I'm going to make it my personal mission to help you keep your feet on the ground. Especially today while we're at Coney Island."
Malakhai âWell, I donât know about explode. But, it could definitely get me in troubleââhe mused. He smiled at Landon again and nodded his head. âIâm sure youâll have no trouble doing that. You always seem to keep me pretty level headed.â He kept his eyes on Landon for a while as he drove and he pulled his bottom lip between his teeth. There were lots of things going through his head. But, he didnât say any of them. âYou know, I hope I can take your mind off of things too. You deserve a break... and some genuine fun. Just no getting sick on the rides or Iâll have to gag you. Although youâd probably like thatâ he teased.
Landon âAs Iâm sure itâs gotten you into trouble beforeâ, he chuckled. âIâll have you know though that Iâm pretty good on rides so you should be fine. I promise Iâll keep the getting sick to the minimum. He shook his head in mock annoyance but it was obvious he didnât really mind. âYou know, Iâm actually not as kinky as you seem to think I am. Although Iâm really not sure where you got the impression that Iâm kinky in the first place.â Landon had his moments of course, but he didnât really get to have sex often enough for him to make a habit of turning it kinky.
Malakhai "Yeah, it definitely has.. and yet Roman just keeps boasting me up anyway" he laughed. "Yeah, that's good. I didn't really take you as someone who would get sick. But I had to give you a hard time anyway" he mused. He laughed again and shook his head, this time his smile definitely more of a blush. "Uhm... it's not really that I got that impression. I just... I guess I'm kinda kinky myself and I just like to tease you." That wasn't the full truth because, even though he was teasing. He definitely hoped it would go beyond that at some point. Then maybe he could find out how kinky or not kinky Landon actually was. "I mean, you seem to like the belt as far as I can tell" he grinned. Pressing his tongue to the corner of his mouth as he looked over at the smaller.
Landon "Yeah but Roman's just too nice not to do that." Landon looked at the other from the corner of his eye and smirked at his reaction. "Is it just me, or have I actually managed to make you blush? I have to admit that it feels great to be on the other side of things for once", he laughed. "As for the belt, wouldn't you like to know?" The truth was that Landon knew there were things he was probably into that he just wasn't aware of because he never got the chance to try. Could he say for certain that he was into the idea of a belt being used on him? Not really, but he wasn't against the idea of trying it out either.
Malakhai "Are you trying to say he's lying to me?" he asked. A look of faux hurt playing at his features as he placed his hand on his heart. It wasn't until Landon called him out on blushing that he actually started to blush more. "Stop it.. drive the car" he chuckled. Bringing his hand up to cover his face as he playfully pushed Landons shoulder. "You make me blush more than you know, babe. But. we aren't gonna talk about that" he grinned. "But yeah, I actually would like to know. Does that bother you?" he wasn't sure why he asked if it bothered him. Hell, he was just trying to tease him. But maybe deep down he knew his teasing was a bit more than that. "I already know you are quite intrigued with my piercing" he winked.
Landon "I would never even try to imply he's lying to you but also he might be lying to you", he teased. "Oh no, now that I know I can make you blush I'm definitely not letting this go. If I had known the thought of me being kinky would have you turning red I would have brought it up ages ago, whenever you were threatening me with that stupid belt. To answer your question, I wouldn't know since I never actually tried it." Did it bother him that Khai wanted to know? Not really, after all this was all a part of their friendly conversation and their tendency to tease each other. And Landon knew deep down that there was probably more to it than that but he pushed it to the side, pretending not to have a clue. Landon rolled his eyes at the mention of the piercing even though his thought went straight to the picture Khai had shared with him. "I still can't believe you actually did that." And to think Landon used to think he was edgy for having so many tattoos. Clearly, he was wrong.
Malakhai "Mhm.. who knows maybe he is" he shrugged. The smile staying clear as day across his features as he spoke. "Oh God, I've gone and done it now. You're never gonna let me live this down are you?" His words were laced with an amused yet slightly embarrassed chuckle. But honestly, he thought it was cute. Landon had finally found something to use against him in his defense. He knew it had to be a bit uncomfortable for him that he flirted the way he did in front of so many people, especially in the chat. But he couldn't help himself. All he could picture was Landon smiling on the other end and that gave him all the fuel he needed. "Hmm.. maybe we should try it then. You know, just a little friendly encounter of one friend helping another find his kinks." God, he was blushing even more now and he couldn't even hide it. "Yeah.. I know right? I can't believe I actually did it either. But, it's quite nice actually. I think you'd enjoy it" he mused. Biting at his bottom lip as he watched the expression on Landons face.
Landon "Nope I'm going to bring this up whenever you're being annoying, which is a lot mind you, just so I can see you turn bright red", he grinned. Landon had to really focus to keep his eyes on the road at that and he bit his lip, unsure. He could never quite tell when Khai was being serious or when he was just teasing him. They were both to blame for flirting on the group chat but he felt it was all very teasing and something that was done between two friends. It's what he did with Roman as well. Then again, Roman was never just a friend and he doubted he would ever be. This left Landon more confused than ever. Was Khai really suggesting they do that or did he say it as a joke? "I don't know...I think I can do that by watching some porn as well." There, that was vague enough, right? "Yeah, I don't think I'm going to let anyone go with a needle gun anywhere near my junk anytime soon, sorry to disappoint." Â Landon wasn't actually this obtuse, he knew what Khai really meant but he felt this way was safer.
Malakhai âYou wouldâ he laughed shaking his head. Khai knew his words could be hard to swallow sometimes, and most times.. his tone was hard to read. He had become and expert as sweet talk. But with Landon, it was hard to decipher if he was just being playful or not. Especially when his feelings were pretty well known. âYeah. You could do thatâ he nodded. âBut whereâs they fun in that?â He asked raising his brow. He licked his lips and leaned closer to Landon as he continued to drive. Knowing damn well he was distracting him. âI didnât mean that you should do it. I meant you should play with mineâ he said in a low almost way too seductive tone. His breath hitting against Landons neck. He knew he knew what he meant. But this was too good not to take advantage of.
Landon Landon would like to see anyone manage to stay cool and collected while driving with someone as good looking as Khai doing his best to tease. âYouâre trying time distract me and itâs going to end up with me crashing the carâ, he rolled his eyes. âAnd you really donât want that to happen because, one, your car is brand new and expensive. Two, last time I was in a car accident it kind of ruined my life so Iâd like to avoid that happening again if possible.â Years later, Landon still wasnât able to joke about that day, not that he could be blamed. There wasnât anything funny about it. This right here was the closest he could get to bringing it up without panicking. âI think your dick piercing gets played with more than enough without me adding to that.â
Malakhai A playful smirk pulled at his lips as he watched Landon and he nodded his head. âYeah, I guess thatâs a good pointâ he chuckled. Moving back into his own seat and slouching down as he played with his phone. His eyes gazing over to Landon every so often with a small smile. It seemed no one had ever tried so hard to not fuck him and that was slightly amusing to Khai. âI mean, I am a frequent masterbatorâ he grinned. âSo youâre probably right.â
Landon Landon sometimes got the impression that Khai wasnât very used to not getting what he wants although he would need to start getting used to it. He planned on keeping their trip today strictly PG, mostly because he really didnât want to ruin their friendship. It was awkward enough after their kiss a few months ago, they didnât need to add more to that. âWhy am I not surprised? Then again, arenât we all?â Landon wasnât ashamed to admit that he frequently took care of himself, especially when he wasnât in a relationship and so didnât have anyone to help out. He even kept a box of some toys he could use hidden on top of his closet so that Elle wouldnât ever find it by mistake.
Malakhai Khai had always been a very sexually intense person. After what he went through growing up, and using his body to make a living when he was younger. It wasnât unusual for Khai to be overly assertive when it came to flirting or sexual pleasure. Landon had been on his radar for quite some time now. but the fact that they were friends meant way more to him than actually getting his way with his sexual. Although, he did often wonder what would be so wrong with a harmless hook up. That wasnât his intention today though. He was honestly just teasing Landon and giving him a hard time. Itâs what he did when he liked someone. âYeah, Iâm pretty sure we are. No shameâ he grinned, looking over at Landon once more. âSmileâ he said leaning closer to him and snapping a picture of them both. âFirst photo of the dayâ he said holding up his phone with a wide smile. âAnd itâs caption will be... Landon talks to me about masterbationâ he chuckled.
Landon Landon was a perfectly healthy twenty eight year old who also happened to be single. It was natural for him to need to let off some steam sometimes and having no one to help him out meant having to get creative. Not that he minded. He knew just what he liked and how he liked it which couldnât always be said for how get he was about to sleep with. Landon tried his best to smile for the photo while also keeping his eyes on the toad, although he wasnât sure he did a great job of that. âIf you write that Iâm going to throw your phone straight out of the windowâ, he joked right back.
Malakhai âYou wouldnât dareâ he laughed. Looking down at the photo with a smile. âYour face says it all though, babeâ he teased. Pushing his phone into the crotch of his pants as he leaned back into the seat Shai . âThere now itâs safeâ he smiled mischievously. âKeep making faces like that though and my masterbation album will be completeâ he mused
Landon âDo you really want to risk your phone  in order to test that theory?â Landon was obviously joking but he wasnât about to say that. Besides, he was pretty sure Khai knew not to take him seriously. âFor now, but I could just get it from you later and break it into piecesâ, he reasoned. âAlso, are we really going to ignore the fact that you need a whole album to masturbate?â
Malakhai The look on Khaiâs face as Landon teased him was priceless. It wasnât very often he got the other male to really open up and start spouting threats or flirting back. But this was too good. He shrugged his shoulders, but then burst out into laughter. âI did say that didnât I?â he continued to laugh. âThatâs not what I meant... I just meant.. with photos of youâ he kept laughing knowing that didnât sound any better. âYou just drive. Behaveâ he grinned. Â Chewing on his bottom lip as he kept smiling over at the other male.
Landon âYep, that is exactly what you saidâ, he listened to the excuse Khai was coming up with and laughed, shaking his head. âYou know that doesnât really help your case right? Iâm kind if worried about your dick if you need a whole album of photos of me to get off. I think getting that piercing might have broken it. Rest in peace Khaiâs cock. Gone but never forgotten.â Landon could see that there were no longer any cars in front of them and accelerated a little, still keeping under the limit. âYouâre one to talk, Mr Dirty Mind.â
Malakhai âHey, there is absolutely nothing wrong with my dick. I just so happen to get off a lot better when itâs live action playâ he grinned. Of course this was where Khai would normally want to prove his case. But instead he just pulled his phone out of his pants and rubbed his hand over his crotch just once to settle himself down. âIâm not one to talkâ he chuckled. âI can see you over there getting off on teasing meâ he teased. âToo bad your driving. But hey, thereâs always road head of that helpsâ he joked. He definitely did look at Landons crotch but he just leaned back into the seat trying to distract his mind with something else as he looked out the window. âHey.. did you bring a bathing suit? Cause I definitely wanna go swimmingâ he said trying to change the subject.
Landon âDid you really get hard just from talking about this? You are unbelievable!â he laughed loudly, although he did try to get a little peek of Khai rubbing a hand over his crotch without making it too obvious that he was looking. âContrary to you Iâm not desperate enough to get hard just from talking about getting hard. I have this thing called control.â Once again, he was only teasing. âOh yeah, I did. Iâm wearing it underneath. You canât go to Coney Island in summer without going for a swim. I think thatâs literally a sin.â
Malakhai âI donât know what youâre talking aboutâ he chuckled lightly. Knowing full well exactly what he was talking about. âDesperate?â he asked with a louder laugh. âBaby, the only thing Iâm desperate for is...â he stopped talking and shook his head. âIs controlâ he finished. Deciding not to say what he was actually thinking. âBut youâre right. That would be sin. It would also be a sin not to see you in a bathing suit. But, luckily that wonât be the caseâ he smiled. He knew Landon was trying to catch a glimpse of him. But he didnât make any mention of it. This was a battle within himself that he just wasnât going to win. Not today.
Landon Landon raised his eyebrows when the other stopped talking before saying he was desperate for control but didnât push him on it. If it wasnât something Khai wanted to talk about then he was going to accept it. âLucky you. I really donât think itâs as amazing a sight as youâre making it out to be but Iâll let you dreamâ, he laughed. The time had gone by so fast while they were talking that Landon barely noticed they were almost there.
Malakhai âI think itâs much better than youâre leading on, Daviesâ he smiled. Lacing his hands together around his phone in his lap. He looked out the window again and saw the Ferris wheel and he smiled widely. âJesus, I havenât been here in so long. Weâre going on that first right?â he asked. His eyes lighting up with excitement.
Landon Landon rolled his eyes again and didnât comment. Itâs not that he was very self conscious about his body but he also didnât think he could compare to some other guys around town. âLast time I was here was with Elle and it was like sheâd never seen a Ferris wheel before in her life. It was very amusing to watchâ, he said, leaving out the fact that Roman was with them. âWe can go on whichever ride you want.â It was a good thing that they headed out early since it meant parking wasnât too bad yet and he found a spot without problems.
Malakhai âDonât roll your eyesâ he said with a soft smile. âYouâre very attractive, Landon. Very! I mean thatâ he said honestly. He listened to Landon talk about Elle, and it made him smile more lovingly. He knew Roman was with them, but it didnât bother him that he left him out. âThatâs so cute! We should bring her with us next time. I love kids and sheâs a dollâ he said honestly. âBut yes, I definitely wanna go on that first. Itâs probably my favorite ride even though thatâs probably lameâ he shrugged
Landon Landon believed him and knew Khai was saying the truth but at the same time he was very confused as to what the other guy apparently saw in him. âShe had a blast last time we were here so I donât think sheâll need much convincing to come againâ, he laughed. âAnd thatâs not lame. I love the Ferris wheel as well, itâs not too extreme as far as rides go and you get to enjoy an amazing view. Whatâs not to love?â
Malakhai If anyone understood low self esteem it was Khai. Sure he acted all confident and strutted his stuff like he knew he was hot. But deep down he really couldnât understand what anyone saw in him. âIâm sure she did. She had the best companyâ he smiled. Pushing Landons arm lightly as he nodded. âYeah, itâs definitely an amazing view if not anything else.â He kept his eyes on Landon and smiled as he thought the view here was pretty good too. But heâd keep that thought to himself. At least for now.
Landon Landon smiled the way he always did at the thought of his daughter. If there was one thing he did right in life it was her and raising her to be the wonderful little girl she was today. And she never failed to make him feel special even when he messed up. Landon parked the car, being even more careful than usual considering he wasnât driving his own car then got out. âReady to go on that Ferris wheel?â(edited)
Malakhai Once the car was parked, Khai pulled his hair back and tied it up into a top knot. Grabbing his ball cap before placing it on his head and getting out of the car. âIâm so readyâ he nodded with a wide smile. Walking up behind Landon and draping his arm over his shoulders as they walked toward the entrance
Landon Landon watched as Khai fixed his hair, even though he wasnât quite sure why he was hiding it. He followed him to the entrance and they made their way inside in no time at all. âFerris wheel first or have you changed your mind?â he asked, grinning. He could see the line for the Ferris wheel slightly ahead of them but it wasnât too long. It would probably be smarter for them to go now to avoid disappointment later.
Malakhai âFerris Wheel definitely nowâ he nodded. âI donât change my mind that quickâ he mused. Pushing Landon playfully toward the line. Khai definitely didnât have much patience,But thankfully Landon was there to keep him company. âAfter this we should definitely get food. I donât know about you, but Iâm famishedâ he smiled rubbing his own stomach under his slightly lifted shirt. Using his other hand he turned his hat sideways a bit and sighed. âI hope this line goes fast...I wanna ride.â
Landon Just the mention of food almost made his stomach growl. He didnât have much time to make himself some breakfast because of their early start. Heâd been more worried about getting Elle ready and to Aaronâs place before Khai picked him up so now he was definitely feeling the repercussions of that. âFood sounds amazing right nowâ, he said, already thinking of what he could get himself after they were done with the Ferris Wheel. âI donât think weâre going to have to wait for much longer. The line doesnât seem to be too long.â
Malakhai Khai could head Landons stomach growl and it made him think about whether or not he was actually hungry. He hasnât eaten anything, but he wasnât eating much lately anyway. âYou wanna grab a burrito after this? I hear they are really good hereâ he commented. Moving closer to the rides entrance when the line moved. âThatâs good cause now you got me thinking about foodâ he chuckled. Leaning his arm on Landons shoulder as he leaned chin on his arm.
Landon Getting food after the ride was probably a good idea. Not that he thought a simple ride like the ferris wheel was going to make him sick but better safe than sorry. "Sure, that sounds like a plan. The street food over here is some of the best I've ever had so I'm good with anything", he said, thinking back on the times he'd been there and the different food he had every time. The line was moving consistently so it didn't take long for it to be their turn and they were soon paying for their tickets and getting on. "You ready for this?"
Malakhai Khai was all smiles as the line started to move a bit faster. His excitement clear as day in his face as he listened to Landon speak about the food. âWell, I havenât been here in forever. So, Iâll just have to take your word for itâ he said with a soft chuckle. They were finally paying to get on the ride and he sat side by side with Landon. âOh yeah, Iâm so readyâ he mused with a wide smile. Waiting for the ride to start moving before slightly rocking the cart.
Landon Landon took a hold of the cart when Khai rocked it and he directed a playful glare towards the other. "If you do that while we're all the way up, I'm going to kick you out right now", he said, on;y half kidding. Heights were never really his thing, although he was usually fine on a ferris wheel as long as it wasn't moving too much. "Or even worse, no burrito for you."
Khai. Khai laughed when Landon said heâd kick him out. Rocking the cart a bit more as they went up another level. âNo burrito? Thatâs just cruelâ he grinned. Placing his hand overs Landons on the bar as he looked over at him. âAre you scared of heights, babe?â he asked. Not wanting to rock the cart anymore if he was. He was just trying to be silly.
LANDON "That's it, I'm going to buy myself all the burritos and I won't let you have any", he teased with a smirk. "Well, heights are not my favourite but it's fine, don't worry about it." It all made him feel a little silly. He was the one driving here because he was uncomfortable being in a car with someone else driving for a long journey, now heights...it made him feel like a bit of a wimp really. "Just my mind playing tricks on me sometimes."
Khai. Khai grinned at him and shook his head. âYou wouldnât dareâ be spat, his tone filled with mirth. He pulled his bottom lip between his teeth as Landon explained himself and he shrugged slightly. âHow about I just get your mind off of it instead?â he asked. Not really giving any time for Landon to respond before he was leaning over to kiss him fervently. His hand resting on top of Landons on the bar to make him feel secure. Sure, this was a bold move. But being on a Ferris wheel, it wasnât like Landon could really kick him out.
LANDON Landon should have known that this was bound to happen eventually. He could try to convince himself that they were just friends and nothing more as much as he liked but everyone could tell there was a sort of sexual tension between them. He still thought it was a bad idea as they were both going through so much and they probably needed some time on their own to figure things out. They were on top of the Ferris wheel so it's not like there was a lot he could do and Landon couldn't run away either. So he kissed him back but was the first one to pull away. "We shouldn't have done that", he sighed.
Khai. When Landon pulled away, Khai kept his eyes closed for a moment. He could hear the mans  words ringing in his ears over and over. We shouldnât have done that, Khai knew he was right. But it was just something he had to do. His heart was racing and when he finally opened his eyes he just smiled. âIâm sorry. I know I pushâ he said softly. His eyes zoned in on the deep blue orbs looking back at him. âI just... I- I canât help how I feel.â The last thing Khai wanted was for this to be awkward again. So he quickly pulled his hand from Landons. âIt was just a kissââhe said a lot faster than he meant to. Looking away from him as he chewed is bottom lip for a moment. âLetâs not be weird okay? Weâre friends.â He was mostly trying to convince himself. But his heart was still racing and he was sure Landon could tell. He couldnât even look at him now. God! Why did he always feel the need to rush things. But was he really rushing things when he had liked Landon for what seemed like months now? It didnât matter though, he knew Landon didnât want to be more than friendship. Maybe if he could learn to respect that, things wouldnât be so awkward.
LANDON Landon felt like he was always a bit lost when it came to relationships and matters of the heart. Ever since the disaster that was his marriage, he found it hard to trust anyone else in that way, especially since it wasnât just about him. He also had a daughter to think about. Itâs why he was so hesitant to start anything with Loren. Past experiences told him that serious relationships just wasnât for him and he took some blame for it. After all, heâs also the one who slept with his ex/best friend right after they both broke up with their boyfriends. Someone who was doing okay and had everything under control probably wouldnât have done that, no matter how drunk they got. Thatâs one of the reasons why he was so scared of taking his relationship with Khai beyond anything other than friendships. He had his heart broken so many times, lost important friendships...he didnât want what he had with Khai to end up like that as well. And the other boy scared him, in a way. He had a turbulent past with relationships just like Landon. What if together they just made one even bigger mess? Maybe Khai just thought he liked him but it was just a phase. Landon wasnât sure he could risk that. But he was also unsure how long they could go on like this. How long could they keep trying to convince themselves they were just friends before doing something to crush that thought and then repeat the same cycle all over again? Landon almost said just that but they were having such a good time and he didnât want to ruin it. âIt was just a kissâ, he nodded, repeating what Khai had just said. It was such a lie but itâll have to do for now. âWeâre friends. Letâs not ruin that, yeah?â
Khai. If anyone could understand turbulence or failed relationships, it was definitely Khai. He did have some what of a bad past, and he definitely had a reputation. One that had only seemed to grow even more wildly out of control after his breakup with Roman and Jaycee. It was like he was constantly trying to fill that void that leaving them left in his heart. Was that healthy? Hell no it wasnât, and deep down he knew that. But he just wanted so desperately to be loved. It just always seemed like he was trying with the wrong people. Landon was different though. They had never hooked up, and their one make out session was barely a blur anymore from how drunk they both were. He didnât blame Landon though. Of course he probably thought he was just a phase. He would bounce around from person to person like he was a god damn pinball machine. What else would he expect him to think? He probably just thought he wanted to get into his pants. But, even if that were the case, would it really be so bad if they hooked up? If they were friends with benefits? Khai just shook the thoughts from his head and brought his hand up to his mouth the pull at his bottom lip. âYeahâ he hummed. He could still feel Landons lips on his own, and the rejection, as soft as it was, it still hurt. âHow long is this ride again?â he asked. Placing his hand onto his thigh as he rubbed his sweaty palm against it. Still unable to even look directly at the other male. âIâm starvingâ he added. Just trying to change the subject and pretend like it never even happened. That was much easier said than done though, seeing how he could still taste the bitter words we shouldnât have done that on his lips.
LANDON Landon knew he disappointed the other boy. It didnât take a genius to figure out Khai was avoiding his eyes and that it was awkward between them now, even though they tried to keep it from getting so. It didnât help that they were stuck in a Ferris wheel ride with no way out. Landon could only hope that it didnât take too long to finish. All thoughts of his fear of heights went out the window and all he could think about were things between him and Khai. Why couldnât things ever be simple for him? All he wanted was to spend some time thinking things through with his close friends by his side but it seemed like that was too much to ask. And he was scared that things with Khai would always be awkward because the tension between them wasnât just going to disappear but Landon didnât think he could do anything about it. Not without ruining things between them for good. How could they hook up without everything going to shit? âOh um...I think itâs almost done? Then we can go get you that burritoâ, he said, biting his lip nervously.
Khai. It was a really good thing that Khai was mostly resilient. Being a Scorpio he would get pretty down, but he always had a way of bouncing back with a nice recovery. To be honest, he was mostly just embarrassed. He wasnât used to being rejected or being told no, so it always shook him up a bit. Maybe hooking up for them would change things. Khai knew deep down that it would. That it would only make things more difficult because he would want him even more. Â But once Landon mentioned burritos again, it was like Khai was snapped out of whatever weirdness he fell into. âOh, I still get a burrito?â he asked. Turning to finally look at Landon with a slightly crooked half smile. âIs it okay if I kiss that?â he asked with mirth, quirking his brow. Maybe his sense of humor wasnât always the best. But if they couldnât make light of it, the rest of the day would be weird. He definitely didnât want that.
LANDON Seeing Khai smile again filled him with relief. Maybe their day didn't have to be completely ruined after that kiss. It would be a pity for them to have driven all the way here only to leave after just one right because of what happened. And Landon knew that if they didn't try to get over the awkwardness now, it would be even harder to do it later. "Don't make me take back the offer of the burrito", he said, teasing him right back. "Keep on going like that and I might just hit you with it instead of letting you kiss it." Their ride on the Ferris wheel came to an end and Landon hopped off, holding his hand out to Khai to help him get down as well.
Khai. The way Landon could always snap back, with such sass. It made him chuckle as he shook his head. âYou wouldnât dare hit me with itâ he countered. His smile widening because of course he was taking that comment to a whole other level. He didnât want to push his luck though so he just kept the thought to himself. Grabbing Landons hand with his slightly sweaty palm as he let him help him. Even just holding his hand for a second made his heart race. Jesus, Khai get a grip he thought to himself. Smiling at Landon as they got of the ride and he pulled his hand back. He probably would have held onto the others hand all day if he would have let him. But he was walking on donât make it awkward territory. âSo... â he chuckled a bit idiotically as he looked over at Landon. âHow about those burritos. Yeah?â
LANDON "You're always threatening me with the belt, getting hit with your own burrito is the least you deserve." It slipped out before he could even think about the fact that now was probably not a very good time to be bringing up the belt. Not after what had just happened and how they were both clearly trying very hard to move on and keep things from getting awkward again. Well done Landon. "Burritos, yeah..great idea!" he rushed to say, anything to get them out of the current situation. They walked over to one of the stalls which Landon was pretty sure sold the best street food. "Hi, we'll have one burrito and a hot dog. Anything to drink?" Landon turned back to Khai to ask.
Khai. Of course he would mention the belt while Khai was think dirty thoughts about a burrito. Or, not a burrito so much. It just made him laugh. Especially when Landon so clearly was trying to escape his words. âYeah, come on slickâ he grinned. Placing his hands on Landons shoulders as they made their was to order their food. He let Landon order and watched the way his mouth moved as he talked. He couldnât help himself. But, he was a bit taken back at the drink question. Sure he had just gotten caught starring again, but oh well. âUh.. yeah. Water. Waters fineâ he smiled. Pulling his hat from his head to get more air because man... it was getting hot.
LANDON Sometimes Khai was not subtle at all in the way he stares at him and if it wasn't for their current situation, it would make Landon smirk. Instead, he ignored it and turned back to the server to let them know they were having two bottles of water. He took the bottles from him and handed one to Khai, before getting out his wallet to pay and it wasn't long before they were getting handed their food as well. One of the advantages of getting street food was the short waiting time after all. "Should we find a place to sit down and eat?"
Khai. Khai took the bottle of water and  and watched as Landon paid. He thought to himself for a moment that maybe he should have paid. But, he just shrugged it off. He would make it up to Landon later, he always did some how. âYeah, I think there are some picnic tables on the other sideâ he pointed. Walking with the other male to go sit down before opening his bottle of water. He chugged almost half of it in one swig and then smiled at Landon. âA hot dog?â he finally commented. Fighting the urge to the entire time they were getting food. Of course his next comment would have been way out of line so instead he just pushed his tongue to the corner of his mouth and smiled. Draping his hat over his knee before reaching for the burrito and taking a bite. His eyes never leaving Landons face as he chewed slowly. Just waiting for him to take a bite of that hot dog.
LANDON They walked to the picnic tables together and Landon took a seat in front of Khai, opening his own water bottle and taking a sip. It was clear the other was suffering through the heat a lot more than him and he had to bite back a smile. It quickly turned into a mock glare though when he heard what Khai had to say about his hot dog. "I can't even enjoy my hot dog in peace without you trying to turn it into something dirty", he rolled his eyes. "Just because you've started eating your burrito doesn't mean I'm not still in time to hit you with it." Landon was glad to notice that even though their topic of conversation was once again a little dirty, it was more teasing and it wasn't as awkward between them anymore. It made him hopeful that they could get through this.
Khai. ! Khai was definitely way hotter than he expected to be. Beads of sweat kissing his dark skin even though he was in a tank top. Maybe it wasnât just the heat though. Landon was so damn attractive, and the flirting back and forth was very exhilarating. He laughed at the other males words and shook his head. âDonât threaten me with a good timeâ he grinned. Extending his tongue to lick at the filling of his burrito before shooting his eyes over to Landon. âEat your hot dogâ he blushed slightly. Feeling Landons eyes on him as his sat across from him.
LANDON Sometimes it still shocked Landon to see the effect that he could have on the other boy. He knew Khai liked him but it was a different thing entirely to see him blush. With the way they were and talked to each other, it wasn't often that he got to see the other blush so when he did it was the perfect confirmation that his words had gotten to him. Or maybe it was just because he was looking at him while eating? Landon almost teased him about it but changed his mind at the last second and took a bite of his hot dog instead. "Thanks for this. You know, bringing me here for a day off. I really needed it."
Khai. khai: It wasn't too often that you would catch Khai blushing. Usually he was pretty damn good at hiding it. But, with Landon. It was so hard to hide it. Especially when he was looking right at him. His lips curled up into a grin once Landon finally took a bite and he nodded his head. "Yeah, of course. You don't need to thank me. I needed it too. Life has been pretty crazy lately, ya know?" He shrugged slightly. He was pretty sure Landon knew exactly what he meant without giving too many details about Emily and everything else. "I'm just glad you could come with me. I always have fun with you" he said honestly. Finishing off his burrito before grabbing his water and licking his lips.
LANDON Landon knew Khai probably did not want to talk about it but he knew that things were not going that well with Emily from their text messages. As long as he could distract him and allow him to have some fun, he wasn't going to pry. After all, he didn't feel like talking about Loren either so he could definitely understand why Khai would want to keep quiet. "Yeah, I know. It's been crazy for me too and it's nice to get a day to get away from everything and focus on having a good time instead of al the crazy shit going on right now." Â Landon took a sip of his own water and finished his hot dog. "I'm glad. I'm having fun too and I'm glad we could do this." Awkwardness from their kiss apart, they were having a pretty good time.
Khai. Most days Khai was an open book. He would run his mouth and lay his feelings out there for everyone to know. But, with Landon, he didn't like to do that. He knew his friend had a lot of his own drama going on, and he just wanted to be able to be there for him. "I'm glad you're having fun. I'm having fun too. Even with the kiss.. No regrets" he smiled. Standing up and reaching his hand out for the other males. "So.. Wanna do another ride? Or maybe play a game? I could win you a teddy bear" he grinned. Was he treating this too much like a date? Maybe so. But, he couldn't help it. He was infatuated.
LANDON Landon wasn't sure how he felt about Khai bringing up their kiss again because he wasn't sure what was better. Pretend it never happened and move on with their day or acknowledge that it happened and try to move on with their lives? It seemed like Khai decided to go with the latter and Landon didn't want to disappoint him again. The other might not have said it out loud but he knew him enough to know that he was disappointed at his reaction on the Ferris wheel and Landon just didn't want to make it worse. So he didn't say anything about it and instead took Khai's hand to get up. All he wanted was for things to be okay with them, that's all. "We can do another ride if you want. I don't think you have what it takes to win me a teddy bear", he teased.
Khai. Khaiâs face went a bit blank for a moment before expressing complete shock. âYou donât think I have what it takes?â he asked with a baffled chuckle. âIâll have you know, I am king of the dark game. Also the squirt gun game.â He didnât know the names of these games but he did have pretty good aim. âBut suit yourself, babe. What ride you wanna do? A roller coaster?â he asked raising his brow as he smiled at the other male.
LANDON Landon laughed and shook his head. "I definitely don't think you have what it takes especially since most of those games are rigged anyway. You can never win but they keep taking your money while you attempt to show me you know what you're doing." He really did believe those games were rigged but he also loved teasing Khai like this. "A rollercoaster sounds like it could be fun, as long as you're ready to hear me scream my lungs out."
Khai. âWell, even so. Iâll just buy you the damn thingâ he laughed. Of course the games were rigged. But he would spend all the cash he had on him to get Landon what he wanted. âBabe...â he laughed again. There was that blush again as he went back into his dirty thoughts. âI have no issue with you screaming. Come on.. letâs go make that happen.â He pulled Landon by the arm toward the nearest roller coaster. âFront or back?â he asked as they waited in line. His brow quirking up as he gazed into Landons blue eyes.
LANDON Khai might not have said it outright but Landon had a pretty good idea of what was running through his mind judging by the fact that the other's cheeks had turned red. It made him smirk to know that even innocent things he said without really thinking about it made him think dirty thoughts...almost made him feel powerful in a way even though Landon knew that it was probably wrong to think like that. As soon as he heard Khai's question his head snapped back to look at him and he narrowed his eyes. The little shit knew exactly what he was doing. Well, two could play at that game. "I'll do you a favour and take the front. Don't think you can handle me at the back", he winked.
Khai. The way Landon turned to look at him definitely stopped his heart for a moment. His mouth practically dropping open at his response. Did he really just say that? âUh...â he chuckled a little before blushing again. This time covering his face with his hands as he shook his head. When he looked back at Landon again he just grinned. âYou know, you canât say shit like that to me and not expect me to wanna find out. Damn, Landonâ he chuckled again. âJust get on the damn rideâ he teased. Pushing him lightly toward the front of the ride before slapping him on the ass boldly with a wink of his own.
LANDON âIâm so sorry to keep you wondering but youâre right, we canât keep everyone waitingâ, he said, about to get on the ride when he felt the slap on his ass. âYou really are a menace and Iâll have you know that you started this.â Landon sat down with a shake of his head but he was amused more than anything. There back and forth was very entertaining.
Khai. âYeah, I started it. I plan on finishing it tooâ he grinned. Sitting on the ride right beside Landon and he pulled the bar down over their laps. âYou know, you canât deny me forever. Itâs just inevitable.â He was mostly teasing. But Landon had to know he was also pretty damn serious. He had been craving him for such a long time now, it was almost becoming useless. But Khai was definitely not the type to give up on someone once he had feelings for them. Even if just being friends and flirting back and forth was all he could get. He would gladly take it. As long as he could look forward to moments like these. Once the ride started moving Khai pulled his bottom lip between his teeth. His hand moving to rest half way over Landons as they inched up toward a huge drop. He wasnât the biggest fan of roller coasters. But he did his best to keep his composure.
LANDON âMaybe not but I can definitely try.â He was only half teasing. A part of him knew that they could only keep doing this for so long before something inevitably changed. Now what that was, he couldnât be sure but he knew for a fact that they couldnât keep running circles around each other for much longer. And yet he was willing to try because this wasnât the right time for them to try anything between them, not to mention that he was still terrified. If it wasnât for the fact that Khai suddenly got so quiet, Landon probably wouldnât have noticed that something wasnât quite right. âHey...you okay?â
Khai. âYeah, you definitely canâ he nodded. His adrenaline suddenly sky rocketing way too high for him to actually come up with something witty to say. His hand tightened over Landons as they inches closer to the top and he nodded his head. âYeah, Iâm good. Just not a big fan of roller coastersâ he chuckled. Of course it was much too late to back out now though. He sucked in a deep breath as he closed his eyes and they were off. Falling for what seemed like way too long as he held his breath. Wow, Khai. way to play it cool now he thought to himself. His stomach doing tiny flips as he held onto Landons hand with a death grip.
LANDON Landon looked at him with wide eyes. "You're not a fa - I can't believe you suggested we go on a rollercoaster when you don't even like them." This wasn't the time to give out a lecture about not doing things you don't like just to look good in front of others so he stayed quiet and let Khai grip onto his hand, holding back a wince at the death grip. It was just their luck that out of the rollercoaster at this place they seemed to have chosen the one with the most drops. "Still doing okay?" he asked during a brief reprieve where they were inching up to yet another drop.
Khai. Jesus Christ! He thought to himself. Of course this roller coaster had a damn drop around every fucking corner. Besides going upside down, which thankfully this roller coaster hadn't seemed to do yet. The drops were the worst part. He felt like he left his stomach way back at the first drop, and he was starting to feel a little sick. He looked over at Landon with a slightly pale face and nodded his head. "Yeah, I'm good. Is it almost ov.." he couldn't even finish his question before they were dropping again. His hat flying off his head and lost to the wind as he closed his eyes again.
LANDON Landon wasnât sure whether to believe him or not as Khai looked a little too pale to be completely okay. It made him feel really helpless because there was no way of getting off the rollercoaster unless the ride was over. He was trying to figure out how long it was going to be until it was over but that was hard to do while going down various drops. He might not be as affected as Khai but it was still hard to go down the drops without at least closing his eyes. Landon watched as the otherâs hat flew away on the next drop and he tried to catch it but it was too late. Shit. Luckily for them, that seemed to be the last drop and the rollercoaster was soon coming to a stop. He lifted the bar and got up, offering Khai his hand to help him out. âLetâs get you somewhere you can sit down love.â
Khai. Thank God, that was the last drop. Khai exhaled with a sigh of relief and he was most definitely eager to get off of the ride. Taking Landon's hand and standing up as he felt a bit light headed. He did not remember roller coasters being that bad when he was younger. But, he would definitely remember not to get on another one again. "Thank you" he breathed out as he stepped off the ride. Walking with Landon back to the picnic tables before taking a seat. "I'm sorry, I didn't think it would be that bad" he said honestly. His head was hanging down as he tried to regain his composure. Almost feeling way too embarrassed to even look at Landon at the moment. "I didn't hurt your hand did I?" he asked. Barely looking up as took deep breaths. "I don't think I should have eaten right before that" he chuckled. Trying to make light of how ridiculous he was being.
LANDON Landon led the way back to the picnic tables and took a seat next to Khai. It seemed like they couldnât get anything right and kept doing things to make their day take a turn for the worse. Not that Landon minded. For once he was not the one being effected by something and he had no problem helping out Khai after a less than ideal rollercoaster ride. âDonât apologise, itâs fine. Weâll just have to remember not to get onto any more rollercoasters today. How about we just sit here until youâre feeling a little better then just walk around? Take it easy for the rest of the dayâ, he suggested. Landon could tell the other felt bad and tried to reassure him. âMy handâs fine. Itâs been through worse so Iâm sure itâs going to survive just fine. Letâs just focus on making sure the burrito doesnât make a reappearance.â
Khai. It did seem like one bad decision right after the other. But it wasnât anything out of the ordinary for Khai. He should probably just start walking around with caution tape wrapped around his body. Beware, this fool makes shitty decisions on the regular. He smiled over to Landon at how understanding he was being and just nodding his head. âThat sounds like a good plan to me. But, just for good measure. Iâm gonna win you that teddy bear. Itâs the least I can do after almost breaking your handâ he chuckled softly. He was already starting to feel better now that he wasnât dropping over and over. Which was pretty evident since the color was coming back to his face. âI canât believe I lost my hat. That was one of my favorites tooâ he joked. âIâm just gonna get another bottle of water and then we can explore.â He grabbed Landons hand and lead him back over to the concession stand to buy them both another bottle of water. Throwing in a bag of cotton candy for Landon as well. âCome on, mr. I canât handle you from the backâ he chuckled and winked playfully. âLetâs go get that teddy bear.â
LANDON Landon rolled his eyes but he wasnât about to argue with him. If Khai wanted to go against a rigged game and attempt to buy him a teddy bear, he wasnât going to stop him. Especially not if it made him feel a little better about what happened on the rollercoaster. Not that Landon thought there was anything to be embarrassed about but he knew he wouldnât have liked it very much if it was the other way around and he was in Khaiâs shoes. âHow about you win me a teddy and Iâll buy you a new hat to make up for your favourite one.â He took the bottle of water and cotton candy from Khai and together they made their way to one of the game stands. âWell, I wasnât wrong was I?â he asked with a laugh.
Khai. It made Khai chuckle the way that Landon rolled his eyes. But he didnât make any comment on it. He knew damn well the games were rigged. But it didnât matter to him. He just wanted to have a good time with Landon. If that meant making a fool out of himself at a cheesy game than so be it. âYou donât have to buy me a hat. Itâs okay. Besides, wasnât it you who said I didnât need it?â he questioned. Raising his brow as he looked over at the other male. â...and for your information. I think I could handle you just fine from the back. But I guess weâll never know will we?â His tone was filed with mirth as he spoke, and his grin never left his face. His attention only being pulled from Landon when the game host game over to hand him five dark. âSo.. should we go for the life sized teddy bear? Or would you prefer the lion?â he asked. Throwing a dark and popping the first balloon with no problem. Wow, if it went that well the whole time he would be thoroughly impressed.
LANDON âJust because you donât need it doesnât mean we shouldnât get you another one since the rollercoaster was rude enough to take it away from you...sort ofâ, he laughed. Landon was glad to see that Khai felt much better since he was joking around with him. âI guess not.â Maybe it was better that way. He was surprised that the first dart managed to pop the balloon and he looked at him with an impressed look. âNice. Letâs go for the unexpected and get the lion but you need to pop them all first.â
Khai. âAlright, fine. But, only because you insistâ he smiled. Of course he was touched that his friend wanted to buy him something. Even if it was something as simple as a hat. It was nice to know that Landon cared about sometime he knew deep down Khai cared about as well. He rolled his eyes as he playfully shook his head at Landons next comment. Of course he would say that. But did that mean Khai would ever give up? Heâll no. He was persistent and when he really liked someone, he never really did give up on them. He popped the next balloon as well and he got a bit excited. Jumping in place for a second as he smiled widely at Landon. âI got thisâ he tried to convince himself. Because he knew damn well he was running on luck he didnât have. He tried to shake himself loose a bit before throwing the next dark. Popping that one as well which only made his ego that much bigger. âTwo left... go hard or go home right?â he grinned at Landon. Throwing the last two darts simultaneously and  dropping to his knees when they both hit and popped the same balloon. âShit! That counts right?â he asked wide eyed as he looked up at Landon. âI totally popped it.â He was like a little kid winning his first big prize but he couldnât help it. Even with all the big shot talk. He never actually won at one of these games before.
LANDON At first, Landon thought it was just luck. The last time heâd been at Coney Island he tried to win something for Elle and he only managed to pop one balloon. He though he confirmed the common knowledge that there was no way of winning these sort of games but apparently he was wrong. Maybe it was beginnerâs luck or maybe it was fateâs way of smiling down on them after the day they had. Whatever it was, Khai won and Landon couldnât be more impressed if he tried. âThat definitely counts. Wow, I canât believe you managed to pop them all. That was great!â
Khai. This definitely had to be beginners luck. But, Khai was ready to take the win and celebrate regardless. "Seriously? It counts?" he asked looking up at Landon from his knees with a wide smile. He had his hands laced together in his lap. But once Landon clarified that he had indeed won. He popped up and wrapped his arms around Landon's waist. Picking him up off his feet and spinning him around excitedly. "Hell yeah, I won" he exclaimed with excitement. Placing Landon back down before clapping his hands. "Holy shit" he laughed, a bit embarrassed now at how excited he had gotten. "I told you I'd win you that Lion" he said. Pulling his bottom lip between his teeth as he grinned cheekily.
LANDON It was cute seeing the way Khai got so excited over winning him the lion and yet he was still caught of guard when the other wrapped his arms around him and picked him up. Landon would forever deny the little shriek he let out at being spinner around and he held on tightly to Khaiâs shoulders. âPut me down you menaceâ, he laughed, playfully hitting his back. âHm yeah I guess you did tell me that. Iâm sorry for ever doubting you oh great dart thrower.â
Khai. Khai was still grinning from ear to ear. He couldn't help it really. The day had been taking wrong turn after wrong turn, and now something finally was going right. He managed to make Landon smile and impress him all at the time. Something he hadn't seemed to be able to do very often. The sound that came from Landon though, that was one he wouldn't soon forget. "That's right, I'm the dart king" he mused. Accepting the Lion from the game host and handing it over to Landon. "That was fun. But, I better not press my luck" he laughed. "Do you wanna go for that walk along the board walk now?" he asked. His eyes searching Landon's for a moment to see if he really was impressed with him, or just teasing him again. Either way, he couldn't be happier at the moment. He just wanted to bask in the feeling a little while longer.
LANDON Landon took the lion plush from Khai, a bright smile still on his face. âThank you.â Itâs true that he told the other boy there was no need for him to win him anything but now that they were here he was touched that Khai had gone through all that trouble just to win something he could give him. Landon doubted he would ever say it out loud but he was flattered. âSure, letâs go for a walk. Although I think weâre going to get quite a few looks dragging a huge plushie around with usâ, he laughed. It was so nice to see that their day was taking a turn for the better.
Khai. âYouâre very welcomeâ he replied proudly. The smile on Landons face giving him all the praise he really needed. âMaybe so. But I think theyâll really just be staring at how cute you look with itâ he grinned. Pressing his tongue to the corner of his mouth playfully as he reached out to lightly pinch Landons cheek. âYouâre not embarrassed are you? I mean, we can always just take it back to the car if you are. I donât mind carrying it for you either, Â if you prefer not going to the car?â He was standing there messing with the tail of the plush lion now as he rambled on. Part of him still just wanting to show off that he won something for someone who meant a whole lot to him.
LANDON Landon rolled his eyes but he held the lion a little tighter. âDo that again and Iâll bite your finger offâ, he narrowed his eyes, although it was pretty obvious he was only joking. âNo, itâs fine. Thereâs no need to go back to the car Iâll just hold it myself and if I get tired Iâll make you carry it for me.â He still wanted the enjoy the feeling of having something that was won just for him.
Khai. He widened his eyes at Landons threat and he laughed a bit taken off guard. Of course he was only joking, but the way he retorted was actually kinda hot. âWell, okay thenâ he continued to laugh. âSounds good to me, babe. But I still think you look cute as fuck holding it.â He let go of the lions tail and headed toward the board walk with Landon by his side. âSo... what should we talk about? Tell me more about you. I wanna know everything.â
LANDON Landon rolled his eyes again but he didnât argue. If Khai wanted to say that he looked cute holding the lion, he wasnât about to argue. The question brought him up short because he wasnât sure what he was supposed to say. There was a lot Khai knew about him, things that he didnât go around telling just everyone. He knew about the car accident and the repercussions of that, had an idea of everything heâd gone through with Roman...his daughter. âWhat do you want to know? I feel like you already know so much about me that I wouldnât even know where to even start.â
Khai. It was true, Khai did know things about Landon most others didnât know. It was the same for Landon when it came to him. He knew all about his drug struggles, his horrible past with his family, and his misfortunes with Roman and nearly everyone else. They really did get rather close for a moment there after his initial break up with Roman and Jaycee. But that all seemed so far away now. There had been troubles for Landon with Loren, and his constant ups and downs with Emily. But he wasnât really sure what exactly happened with Loren. Not that he was gonna bring that topic up any time soon. âTell me about Elle. What grade is she going into? Whenâs her birthday? Whatâs her full name and her favorite tv show?â Khai really did love Elle. He had only met her once or twice before, but only for short periods of time. He was in awe of Landons relationship with her though, and his love for kids only made him want to know more. Not to mention how proud of Landon he was when it came to her.
LANDON If there was something Landon never got tired of talking about, it was his daughter. Elle was maybe one of the most unexpected things that had ever happened in his life and yet, the most important. He could remember it like it was yesterday when his mum called him to let him know Jo was pregnant. She couldnât keep her and asked him to adopt her. Only twenty two years old and recently married, some had thought he was completely mental for saying yes and he couldnât deny that it was a huge decision but one he never regretted. So many things in his life had changed over time but Elle was the one constant who never left. âSheâs going into first grade next September and itâs going to be the first time sheâs away from home everyday for more than a few hours so Iâm nervous. Sheâs going to do amazing but all of a sudden it seems like sheâs growing old so fastâ, he smiled. âAnd sheâs a December baby, like me. Her birthdayâs on the 22nd and then mineâs right after on Christmas Eve. Her full nameâs Elle Lily Davies, for my mum and her favourite tv show is Peppa Pig...unfortunately.â
Khai. It was so endearing to watch Landon talk about his daughter. The way his eyes lit up and his voice changed. It was clearly evident that she was the one thing in Landons life that would always be perfect. Regardless of any failed relationships or bad decisions. She was the light at the end of the tunnel for him, and Khai was envious. But not in a bad way at all. He only wished he could feel that type of love toward someone. That kind of unconditional love that would never be questioned or faltered. There was a purely genuine smile on Khaiâs face as he listened to Landon speak about his daughter. His full attention centered on his words as he felt his heart melt. âWow, first grade. Time always seems to move so fast when you least expect it. Doesnât it? I think sheâll do great though. She has her fatherâs witty sense of humor, and sheâs tough as nails. Sheâs been raised to perfection. So, I really donât think you have anything to worry about. But, hey... if anyone ever messes with her. Iâll be right there with you fucking people up.â He meant that whole heartily and he was sure Landon knew that too. âNice... a Capricorn. Just like daddy. No wonder I get along with you both so wellâ he grinned. âElle Lily Daviesâ he repeated. âThatâs a beautiful name, Sheâs beautiful. Inside and out just like you.â The way his words cane out actually didnât sound flirty or flattering at all. There was a realness to them that he didnât express very often at all. âEven with the whole peppa pig thing.. sheâs absolutely precious. You should be proud.â Khai had always wanted kids of his own one day. Even with the constant fear of being just like his father, He had a deep love for children. Â âWe should really bring her with us next time. We could do a whole beach day, and hey... maybe I can get lucky and win her something tooâ he smiled.
LANDON While Landon didnât have any doubts that Elle would do amazingly in school, it was still a new chapter of their lives and so it was natural for him to worry. What if she didnât manage to make any friends? He went above and beyond to make sure that Elle would be attending the same school as Des so at least they would have each other and he knew that his daughter was very friendly but he still worried. It was his job as her dad to worry after all. âI hope so. I mean, I know sheâll probably be just fine but until I know for sure that sheâs been attending school for a few weeks without problems, Iâll be worrying. Itâs good to know thereâs someone else on the Elle Davies defense squad though.â Landon could feel himself turning a little red at the compliment but he didnât mention it and hoped Khai wouldnât either. âI donât think you would be saying that if you had to spend your days listening to a posh British accent and pigs snortingâ, he teased. âI am proud though. And yeah, Elle never says no to a beach day and she loved Coney Island the last time we were here.â
Khai. âYeah, I get it. Iâd be worrying too. Itâs just that you put all that time, love, and care into someone, and you just want people to see exactly what you see when you look at her. Itâs scary to think anyone could see anything different. You just want the best for her and that makes you an amazing dad, Landon.â He let out a soft chuckle at the comment about the show and he shrugged a bit to one side. âI mean, Iâve lived through worse. Â Iâd gladly spend my dayâs with a British pig. As long as that meant I could spend more time with you as well.â That last bit wasnât actually meant to be said out loud. But he just pretended like it was a natural thing to say. He didnât want to make things weird again, that was for sure. He stopped on the pier and rested his arms on the barricade. Looking out over the water as he sighed contently. âWho wouldnât love it here? Itâs so tranquilâ he said softly. The water was reflecting off his eyes as the sun angled just right to glisten off itâs ripples. He was obviously in deep thought as he just gazed out into the distance. âThank you for coming here with me today. I mean that. I really need itâ he said softly. Looking over at Landon with an appreciative smile before resting his chin down onto his arm and looking back out over the water.
LANDON Khai somehow managed to put into words exactly what he was feeling. He knew he raised an amazing young girl and that Elle was going to be doing great things but what if others wouldnât see what he saw? It would break his heart. âThatâs pretty much it. Sometimes I think you give me way too much credit, but thanks. It...wasnât always easy, raising a kid so young. And then with the accident it only got harder but I think weâre at a good point now.â It was clear the other didnât know just how irritating Peppa Pig could get but he wasnât about to argue with him, especially if it meant maybe having another person that could watch over Elle when he needed a babysitter. Landon leaned against the barricade and smiled. It truly was beautiful. âYouâre welcomeâ, he turned to look at Khai with a smile. âWe kind of helped each other since I also needed to get away for a bit.â
Khai. Khai could see it all in Landonâs eyes. How much love he had for his daughter, the turmoil, the struggles, and even how proud he was. It was hard not to see it. Especially since he felt so close to Landon. âI donât think thatâs true. With everything youâve been through, youâve only made your bond with her stronger. You canât have good without bad, or triumphs without struggle. You did amazing, Landon. You are amazing, and you raised an amazing little girl.â Khai truly meant every word he was saying. Â Even if he didnât know Peppa Pig all that well, he would suffer through it just to be part of Elleâs life. He had only meet her a handful of times, but every time he seemed to get closer with her. He loved cooking for her and reading to her. But mostly, he loved when she would put make up on him and do his hair. It made him feel accepted. âWell, youâre welcome tooâ he smiled. His eyes gazing over Landons face for a moment as he thought about kissing him again. Instead he let out a deep sigh and licked his lips slowly. âSo... should we head back? I know you gotta pick up Elle still and I donât wanna keep you away too long. I mean, unless you want to go for a dip?â He asked with a slight grin as he pointed at the water.
LANDON Regardless if his words, Landon did feel proud of himself for raising Elle into the little girl she was today. He managed to overcome all the problems that life threw at him and cane out of it stronger with a daughter that thought the world of him. And he did it all on his own because Harry had only come back in the picture recently. Sure, his mum helped out while he was staying in London after the divorce but for so long it was just him and Elle against the world and Landon didnât think that was ever going to change. âThanks. I try my best so Iâm glad it showsâ, he smiled. Landon looked over to the water and shook his head with a laugh. âI would but I didnât bring my swimsuit with me and Iâm not planning on skinny dipping at this time of day.â
Khai. It was clear how proud Landon was of Elle, and maybe even a bit of himself. But Khai just wanted him to know he was proud too. Of the both of them, whole heartily. A small grin pulled at his features as he nodded his  head. The words skinny dipping pulling him completely off the subject of the others daughter. âDamn, and just when I thought Iâd get to see your sexy ass nakedâ he teased. âYou could always swim in your briefs though, no?â Khai pulled his tank top off and began to undo his jeans. His eyes watching Landon watch him until he was standing just in his own briefs. âCome on, babe. Donât be shy. I donât bite... hardâ he mused. Placing his hands behind him onto the barrier as he waited to see if Landon would follow pursuit.
LANDON âYouâve already gotten lucky with the darts today but no one can be that lucky in just one dayâ, he said, throwing his head back to laugh. The last thing he was expecting was for Khai to start pulling his clothes off. He just couldnât make this easy for him could he? Landon looked around them and was relieved to note that at least there werenât that many people nearby. âYouâre unbelievable, you know that right? The things you make me do.â He started taking off his own shirt and jeans. If you canât beat them, join them.
Khai. âAhhh, burn. I betcha think youâre pretty clever donât ya?â he asked with an amused chuckle. Landon could definitely be sassy when he wanted to be. But that was only one of the many things that drew Khai to him in the first place. He watched Landon look around  before pulling off his shirt. His eyes scanning the other males body as he licked his lips and tucked the bottom between his teeth. âUnbelievable maybe. But, youâd be so bored without me, just admit itâ he winked. His hand reaching out to pinch Landons nipple playfully before climbing over the railing and jumping into the water. As he came back up for air he pushed his wet hair back with his hand. Smiling up at Landon as he encouraged him to join him with his hands. âCome on, babe. The water feels great. Donât be shy.â
LANDON âOh yeah, I know I am.â He could feel eyes watching him as he took of his clothes and tried not to let it get to him too much. The last thing he needed was to turn into a blushing mess right now. âI donât know, I think I would still manage to have so fu - you little fucker!â he yelled when Khai pinched his nipple. The other was jumping into the water before he could get to him so he was quick to follow. He jumped as well, getting back up for air soon after. âIâm so going to get you for that. Forget the belt, youâre getting a stick or somethingâ, he laughed.
Khai. It didnât matter how comfortable these two thought they were together. There was always that bit of awkward tension that neither one of them could shake. The moment Khai bit the bullet and went for Landons nipple though, all guards went down. He was laughing so hard and trying to keep a fair distance away from the other male as he treaded over the water. âOooh, thereâs that feistinessâ he grinned. His cheeks turning a blushing shade of pink as he tried not to show too much excitement about his words. âYou gotta catch me first thoughâ he laughed again. Splashing water at Landon playfully before trying to get away.
LANDON If a water fight was what Khai wanted, a water fight is what he would give him. Landon splashed water right back, trying to get close enough to make a grab for him. âAnd youâre a coward! Come and face the repercussionsâ, he called out gleefully. They kept splashing water at each other until Landon was able to get close enough to jump on his back. âGot you!â
Khai. Was this really happening? Weâre they really having a water fight and was Khai losing? They were indeed and Khai was giggling like a little school boy again. âIâm not a cowardâ he tried to spit out through his fits of laughter. An all too embarrassing squeal coming from his lips as Landon jumped onto his back. He almost dropped completely under water from the weight as he lunged forward a bit. But instead wrapped his arm tightly around one of Landons legs and reached back his other hand to slap Landons ass. âWhereâs my belt atâ he mused, his  tone filled with mirth. He spun them both around keeping a firm grip on his friend before dropping backwards into the water. Letting go of the others leg as he fell back on top of him.
LANDON Landon didnât even want to think about how they must look to other people right now. Splashing water and goading each other...like two kids. Later he will probably feel embarrassed about it but right now he was having too much fun to care. âHey, hey, hey, keep your hands to yourselfâ, he laughed. âConsider yourself lucky you donât have your belt or Iâd be using it on you.â Landon drooped back down in the water and ran a hand through his wet hair. âI told you Iâd get you.â
Khai. âMaybe I donât want toâ he retorted. A way to mischievous grin spreading across his lips. How was he really supposed to keep his hands to himself when Landon was holding onto him like that. Once Khai came back up from the water his eyes landed on Landon. Watching him push his hair back as the water dripped down his face. Damn it! There was that feeling again. The feeling where he just wanted to swim right over to him and kiss the breath right out of his lungs. He didnât budge though, instead he just laughed again. âYou gotta stop threatening me with that belt. Cause itâs doing all kinds of bad things to meâ he mused. His grin pulling at his lips again as he splashed some more water at his friends. âYeah.. you got me alright.â
LANDON âThe belt master himself wants me to stop threatening him with the belt. Iâve got to admit I never thought Iâd see the dayâ, he teased. Landon splashes water right back and laughed. âAsshole.â The two of them being like this...it was dangerous. Theyâd already messed up once today when they got carried away on the Ferris wheel and he didnât want that to happen again so he smiled and started making his way back to where they left their clothes. âCome on, itâs getting late and itâs a long way back. And we donât have a change of clothes.â
Khai. âYeah, yeah. You better soak it up because you just caught me on an off dayâ he teased right back. Another laugh flowing from him as Landon splashed him back and called him an asshole. There was something genuinely attractive about the way he called him that too. It was a good thing Landon decided to head back to their clothes. Because if he didnât, Khai was about to fall head over heels into another misshaped kiss. He followed behind him and nodded his head. âYeah, but itâs okay if you just want to go naked. I donât mindâ he winked. Climbing out of the water and sitting on the dock as he smiled over at Landon.
LANDON âNow that youâve offered Iâm totally going to take off my pants and get in your car completely naked. Everything not to ruin the interior right?â he rolled his eyes with a laugh. He picked up his clothes but didnât actually put them on, figuring it was best to wait until he dried up a little to wear them. âI canât believe I just did that.â He pretty much just behaved like a child but he enjoyed it a lot. Neon looked over at Khai and smiled. âI had fun today, thank you.â
Khai. All Khai could do was shake his head at Landons words. He was blushing yet again, or hell maybe he was actually just flushing this time. Just the thought of Landon naked was giving him a chub. He couldnât help it though, especially after how they had just acted together. âYeah, me togetherâ he grinned. Grabbing his clothe take placing them over his lap as he smiled up at the other male. âNo, thank you. I mean it. I really needed thisâ he said honestly. âCan we just sit here and dry off a minuet?â he asked. Sure he was partly trying to hide his semi, but the other part of him didnât want this moment to end.
LANDON Landon nodded, much preferring getting a little dry before heading back to the car. He wouldnât care if they were using his car but Khaiâs was no joke and cost a fortune so he didnât really feel like going in with wet clothes. âSure, we can wait until weâre both a bit more dry before heading back. Probably a better idea than walking through all those people in just our underwearâ, he laughed. âThat would probably raise a few eyebrows.â
Khai. Khai tilted his head back a bit to look over at Landon. A smirk pulling at his lips that probably gave away every bit of what was on his mind. âOh, Iâm sure it wouldâ he chuckled a bit seductively. Not really meaning to, but again, he couldnât help it. He was a very sexual person, and the fact that he had been containing it this long should be considered a miracle in itself. Â âSit with meâ he finally asked. His hand patting at the space beside him as he readjusted his clothes in his lap. The last thing he wanted was for Landon to notice he was getting aroused just by looking at him. His eyes shifting back out over the water as he tried to regain his composure.
LANDON Itâs not that Landon didnât want to sit next to him but he wasnât stupid and he could tell that, whatever Khai was thinking, couldnât be very PG. But he knew he couldnât say that without making it obvious what he was thinking about so Landon smiled and sat down next to Khai.
Khai. Khai cleared his throat as Landon sat beside him and he pushed his wet hair back from his face. This was so difficult for him even though it shouldnât have been. It wasnât like Khai to have there type of interactions without some sort of sexual exchange. But it was different with Landon, and he was trying so hard to show him it was more than that. Not that his body was helping in that matter any. âSo.... you wanna stop for ice cream on our way back? I could really go for some a Mint  Oreo milkshake.â
LANDON Landon scrunched his face and turned to look at Khai with mock horror. "Please don't tell me you're a mint lover?" He was mostly teasing, at least about Khai liking it. He hated anything having to do with mint and thought putting it into ice cream was a sure way of ruining it but he didn't mind others liking it. Not everybody could like the same thing. "Sure, we can go for ice cream but I think I'll go for chocolate, or maybe a lemon slushie. A slushie on a hot summer's day is always nice."
Khai. He turned his head to look back at Landon as he raised his brow. âI wouldnât say Iâm a mint.. loverâ he chuckled. âBut, I do like mint Oreos and itâs refreshing in a milkshakeâ he shrugged. âMy ultimate favorite though would probably have to be chocolate cherry or vanilla bean caramel swirl.â Khai was definitely a guy with a sweet tooth, so literally any ice cream was bomb to him. Â But he thought Landons reaction was so cute. âMmm lemon slushie, or even better... a strawberry breezeâ he grinned. Thank god the topic changed to sweets because he was finally able to start putting his clothes back on without revealing what he was really craving for.
LANDON âWell at least you wonât have to worry about me trying to get a taste out of your milkshakeâ, he joked. âVanilla bean caramel swirl is definitely a good one...oh, and anything with cookies or cheescake. Iâm a fan of that too.â Landon always has a sweet tooth, and although for the past few years he tried his best to incorporate a bit of healthy eating as well, nothing was going to stop him from keeping his freezer stocked with different tubs of ice cream. âYeah, strawberry breeze has definitely become your thing, hasnât it?â Landon didnât think he was going to get any drier than this so he got up and put on his clothes.
Khai. âThatâs good, cause I donât share when it comes to Oreosâ he teased. He licked his lips as he listen to Landon list off his likes. Making mental notes for in the future as he nodded his head. âGod, cheesecake will be the death of me one day I swearâ he was salivating at the mouth just at the thought of it. âIt has... especially when you add a bit of tequila to it. Itâs so damn goodâ he grinned. He picked up Landons stuffed lion once he was dressed and pulled his keys from his pocket. âYou drive?â
LANDON âI guess that means Iâm going to have to start calling you the Oreo hoarderâ, he laughed. Landon rolled his eyes at the mention of tequila but had to admit it did make it even more delicious. What can he say, heâs a tequila guy. When Khai asked him if he wanted to drive, he got quiet before giving him a small smile. âItâs fine, I trust you.â This was such a huge step for Landon that he could barely even he was actually saying that but he didnât take it back.
Khai. âYup, so if you buy them for Elle you better keep them locked upâ he mused. He noticed Landon roll his eyes at the mention of Tequila but all he could do was chuckle. He knew Landon liked it just as much as he did, but they did tend to get a little carried away. Especially when drinking together. The song Drunk had been inspired by Landon after all. He raised his brow when Landon told him he could drive. His face softening in the most touched way when he said that he trusted him. He knew that was a big deal and not something to be taken lightly. âAre you sure?â he asked, just to be safe. A genuine smile pulling at his lips as he searched the others deep blue eyes.
LANDON âYou would steal Oreos from a five year old child? Wow, talk about being cruel.â There were very few people he felt comfortable enough being in a car with while they drive. It was actually so weird because he was the one driving when the accident happened but somehow it made him feel more control. He could drive at the speed he was comfortable with and make sure he didnât drive after drinking but he couldnât be a hundred percent certain when someone else was driving. And even though it wasnât too long ago that Khai got into a car accident himself, he trusted him to be careful this time. âPositive. Donât drive too fast though or I might change my mindâ, he teased.
Khai. âI mean, yeahâ he shrugged with a way too pathetic laugh. Once they reached his car he unlocked the doors and put the plush lion into the backseat. Getting in himself and putting his seat belt on before smiling over to Landon. âDonât worry. I really am a good driverâ he assured. Regardless of his accident, Khai generally was a pretty good driver. He did tend to speed a bit, but aside from that, he kept pretty good control. He didnât want to scare Landon though and honestly, he really did appreciate the trust. So he definitely would be paying very close attention to the speed limit on their drive home. âHere, you control the musicâ he said. Handing his phone over to his friend before starting the car. He waited for Landon to pick a song and then headed  back toward the highway.  Setting cruise control once they got on route. They were only going 60 mph, but Khai kept glancing over to Landon to make sure he was okay. âIf I go to fast let me know. I tend to get a bit of a lead footâ he mused. Relaxing back into his seat as he vibed to the music.
LANDON Landon took the phone from Khai and went to Spotify, looking through the playlists until he found one he really liked. He kept catching Khaiâs eye as he looked at him and could tell the other was really trying which warmed his heart. âDonât worry about it, Iâm all good.â They weâre on the highway so it was to be expected to go a little faster.
Khai. It was so hard for Khai not to reach over and hold onto Landonâs hand. This wasnât a date by any means, just two friends hanging out. But he couldnât help but feel like some sort of connection had been made. Maybe it was just him though. He did have a tendency of misreading the situation and moving a little too fast. He didnât want to do that with Landon though. He really just wanted to take his time and enjoy his company. Maybe he would ask him out on a real date after this, but honestly, he was so scared of making things awkward again. He would rather have Landon in his life as his friend than not have him at all. Even with the constant struggle of wanting to kiss him all the time. âSo... tell me something about you I donât knowâ he asked. Smiling over to him before looking back at the road. He was just trying to make small talk to pass the time. But he honestly was interested in getting to know him even more.
LANDON Even though this wasnât a date and they were both going through a lot relationship wise, there were a few points during the day were it almost felt like it was. Mainly their kiss on the Ferris wheel but Landon was determined not to bring it up again. His breakup with Loren was so fresh, he needed time to get over it and his focus, for once, was more on himself than on anything else. It didnât help that Khai was going through his own issues with Emily. Anything between them would be really bad timing. Something about him that he didnât know? That was a touch one. âI donât know...what do you want to know? I feel like weâve talked a lot about me today and not enough about you.â
Khai. Khai shrugged his shoulders as he chuckled softly. âI donât know, I wanna know everythingâ he said honestly. Shaking his head soon after as Landon mentioned that they hadnât spoke too much about him. âYou donât wanna talk about me. Iâm a whole ass hot messâ he mused. He was being playful but his words were true. He knew Landon knew that too, how could he not? It seemed like everything Khai did was analyzed under a microscope by the whole damn town. âTell me about your passions. Like, what is something you want more than anything in the world?â
Landon â Arenât we all bit of a mess? Weâre only human after all and no one can be perfect. I would still like to know mir about you.â It didnât seem fair to Landon to keep talking about himself without giving Khai the same opportunity and he really did want to learn more about him. âMy passions? I guess I want to keep advancing in my career, keep doing better. Maybe try and get a masters degree once Elleâs a little older. What about you?â
Khai. âYeah, thatâs true I guess. But, Iâm like the king of ultimate messesâ he mused, his tone filled with mirth. He could see it in Landons eyes that he really did want to know more about him. But opening up was dangers for Khai. Hell, thatâs how he started falling for Landon in the first place. âOh... really?â he asked, raising his brow again as he once again peaked his interest. âI didnât know you wanted to go back to school. Thatâs really cool, Landonâ he smiled genuinely. âI still donât really understand what you do. But, maybe you can tell me more about it?â He really wasnât expecting the same question in return and it kind of stumped him for a minute. What even were his passions? âUhm... I donât knowâ he chuckled a bit nervously. Chewing his bottom lip for a moment before actually giving an answer. âIâve got the whole music thing going on right now. Thatâs been pretty intense and eye opening. My mum was actually a lounge singer before she had me, and I didnât really realize how passionate I was about music until just recently. Besides that, Iâd really like to open my own restaurant one day. Iâve always wanted to do a kind of around the world under the stars type of thing. Serve a little bit of everything, ya know?â He gazed over at Landon with a soft smile and shrugged his shoulders. âI donât know, its really just a pipe dream. But, it could be cool right?â
LANDON âI donât know about that, I feel like Iâm pretty messed up lately so maybe we can share thatâ, he laughed. Doing his masters was always something he wanted to do. He was actually on his way to an interview with a university when he got into an accident. The meeting was going to happen soon and he was late so he was driving a little too fast and didnât see the other car heading his was until it was too late. After that, his head just wasnât in the right place. There was a whole period of his life he couldnât remember, a husband who he knew was hurting because of him and there was nothing he could do. Then with the divorce...it was never the right time to get back into it so getting his masters was moved to a potential dream for the future. Now that Elle was getting older and about to go to school, it seemed more feasible. âItâs something Iâve wanted to do for a while but it was never the right time. I guess Iâll just have to see what the future brings. My job...itâs not that interesting. Think of it as the development and design of chemical manufacturing processes.â It wasnât something he talked about often as many people gave him weird looks when he really got into it. âI love your music. Youâve got a really great voice and the songs you write fits that perfectlyâ, he complimented. âOh wow, that sounds incredible! I think a restaurant like that would be a huge hit.â
Khai. Khai pressed his lips together and nodded his head. He knew all to well what it was like to want something so badly, but the timing was just off. âYou should do it! I could even watch Elle for youâ he suggested. He really just wanted Landon to be able to live out his dream. He was willing to do practically anything to help make that happen for him. His eyes widened a bit as he tried to explain his job and his lips curved up into a clueless smile. âI have no idea what you just said. But it is was sexy as hellâ he mused. His cheeks flushing over with a soft shade of pink as Landon complimented his music. âThank you, that really means a lot coming from you.â To be honest, he never really thought he had that great of a voice. His father would always tell him that music and singing was a huge waste of time and that he sounded like a dying cat. So, it was nice to get the compliments he had been getting recently. Even though he had a hard time accepting them. âYeah? You think so?â he asked, his face lighting up with excitement. âI know I told you my dads a chef back in Bradford. But, I really always kinda wanted to do my own thing. He wants to open a restaurant here, so Iâll probably go back there for a bit and talk details with him. Heâs been wanting me to run the place, and even though it wouldnât be my own place, itâs something stableâ he shrugged. âBut, I really have to try and take everything he says with a grain of salt. Heâs never wanted to help me before. So, I just gotta try and be cautious, ya know?â
LANDON It meant a lot that Khai was willing to help out to allow him to live out his dreams but it wasnât so simple. Â This wasnât like getting his first degree, where he was a student full time and working part time to make ends meet. He was working full time now and he couldnât give that up, not without having to give up on a lot of stuff that both he and Elle were now used to having. âThank you, I really appreciate it. I guess I have to see if Iâm ready to go back to school while also working from 9 to 6 everydayâ, he shrugged. Landon was really happy that Khai was getting this opportunity but at the same time he couldnât help but worry. He knew Khaiâs dad wasnât the greatest person and that the two disagreed a lot and so he worried that this opportunity was too good to be true. âI know what you mean. Maybe he had a change of heart?â But it was clear Landon didnât really believe that.
Khai. âOh yeah, thatâs roughâ he nodded, realizing the difficulty of the situation. Things always came pretty easy to Khai, but only because he was so damn persistent. âYou donât need to thank me though. Anything I can do to help, I willâ he assured. He kept his focus on the road as he listened to Landon and nodded again. âYeah, I donât know. Iâm trying not to get my hopes up about it. But, heâs never been this nice to me.â You could see the worry in Khaiâs eyes about the whole situation, but he tried not to let it be known. He had told Landon before all about how his dad was an abusive alcoholic, so he knew Landon had to be worried too. âBut hey... if it all goes to shit. Thereâs still the idea of my own place. So, I guess Iâll just have to wait and see what the universe has planned for me.â
LANDON âThanks.â It meant a lot to Landon that Khai was willing to help out so he could live out one of his dreams of getting a masters. He didnât know if it was going to happen any time soon but, even if it didnât, at least he knew he had people on his side. Landon was worried that Khaiâs dad would end up hurting him again, just like he did in the past. It didnât even have to be on purpose but he knew the two didnât often see eye to eye. âI hope it all goes well for you. Just...keep a close eye on your dad yeah? Just in case he tries anything.â
Khai. Khai shifted his eyes over to Landon with a pure look of sentiment. It really meant a lot to him that his friend would worry about him with his dad. Honestly, Khai thought that Landon had probably forgotten all about the shit he was dumping out on him that one night over texts. He wondered now if maybe he remembered when he said he wanted to kiss him until the world stopped spinning too. âYeah, I will. I promiseâ he nodded. There was a sudden soften to Khaiâs entire demeanor. His hand moving to rest on top of Landons without even giving another thought about it. âI really appreciate you worrying about me. Sometimes I forget that people actually give a shitâ he said honestly. He laced his fingers through his friends and squeezed his hand gently. There was a sort of  comfort about the way he was holding his hand that he hoped Landon could feel too. It wasnât like he was trying to come off romantic or that he was making a move at all. âSo... what do you do for fun usually? Do you have an hobbies or secret talents maybe I donât know about?â he asked. His lips curving up into a slightly crooked grin.
LANDON Landon could relate to feeling like that. Sometimes life put you down to the point where it gets hard to believe there are people who care and who donât want to see you get hurt. He was grateful that his words seemed to be getting through to Khai though and that he could tell he was being honest. It had been a while since the day Khai texted him about his dad but Landon still remembered everything and he didnât want him to get hurt again. He wasnât expecting the other to lace their fingers together but he didnât mind; especially if it helped him show that he cared. When asked about any secret talents, his head thoughts instantly went to his tendency to attempt magic tricks when drunk. Emphasis on attempt. âI think you actually know all about my secret talent. I love a good magic trick. Itâs gotten so bad that Alison actually gave me a magic trick set for Fatherâs Day to try out with Elleâ, he laughed.
Khai. It was really hard for Khai to grasp that people actually wanted anything more than just sex from him. He had always been treated like a sexual object since he was eight years old. So it took a lot to really get through to him. For him to understand that people actually cared for him beyond that. When he was Landon though, it was like sex didnât even matter at all. It wasnât that there wasnât any sexual tension, because damn there was a lot of that. But it was just different, a good kind of different. Hell this was the longest interaction he had probably had in months without it turning into something sexual. Even though he may have tried to blur the lines a bit, there was no denying it was much more than that. Just holding Landons hand the way he was, it was giving him butterflies. His stomach doing tiny flips as he tried to keep his heart from racing away. âAhhh, magicâ he chuckled softly. âI did know thatâ he nodded. âBut, I wouldnât really say thatâs a talent you actually possessâ he teased. âHave you always been into magic though? Or was that just something you just so happened to pick up to in order to pick people up?â His tone was filled with mirth as he continued to tease his friend. The smile on his lips definitely giving away he wasnât being serious.
LANDON It was moments like this that really made Landon think about his relationship with Khai. There was plenty of sexual tension between them, that was for sure, but it wasnât just that. They got on well and had fun together even when it was something as simple as playing around in the water. Landon gasped at the otherâs dig of his magic tricks and frowned at him. âNow thatâs just offensiveâ, he shook his head. âIâll have you know that magic is a big passion of mine and Iâm great at it. If it helps me pick up people at bars itâs only an extra advantage.â
Khai. Khai tried really hard to keep a serious face as Landon stood his ground. But he couldnât help it. The laughter spilled from his lips in an almost way too embarrassing way. âShit...â he continued to chuckle. âI was just messing with you. I think youâre fantastic at magic, babe. Maybe Iâm just bitter you havenât used it to try and pick me upâ he teased. Letting go of Landons hand he reached up to pinch playfully at his friends chin. His entire face lit up with amusement as he smiled from ear to ear. âItâs all good though. Maybe one day you can show me your disappearing actâ he winked. Ah, and there it was, that familiar sexual innuendo.
LANDON âIâm hurt that you seem to have forgotten the time I showed you that trick with the glass when we were at the bar.â It ended up with the glass breaking into tiny little pieces but that was neither here or there. âCorrect me if Iâm wrong, but I believe it worked out pretty well on you.â Landon knew it probably wasnât a great idea to talk about that night, all those months ago, when this whole thing between them had started but the words were out of his mouth before he could stop them.
Khai. He sat in his thoughts for a moment after hearing Landons words. Holy shit! He was right. He definitely showed him a magic trick and ended up taking him home. How could he have forgotten that? Oh, I know how.. the only parts of that night that really stuck with him was his tongue down Landonâs throat. He pulled his bottom lip between his teeth as his cheeks started to flush over. A soft chuckle forcing its way out as he shook his head. âWow... you got meâ he grinned. The blush on his cheeks way too evident to even try to hide. âYou werenât really trying to pick me up though, were you?â he asked. His eyes shifting over to his friend curiously before looking back at the road.
LANDON It was kind of cute to see Khai get bright red at the thought of what happened that night. Even though neither of them brought it up, Landon was sure they both remembered how that particular night had ended. âNot exactlyâ, he shrugged. âI knew you were with Ronan and...I knew it was an open relationship but I still wouldnât have done that to Ro. Itâs bad enough that we...kissed. I really hurt him.â This was probably the first time they were talking about it after it happened and Landon wasnât sure how he felt about it. Maybe bringing it up was a horrible idea.
Khai. As soon as Landon mentioned the kiss, or make out session rather. He could feel his heart speed up even more. His lips parting slightly as he remembered the feeling of his friends lips on his. âYeah, I know. I hurt him tooâ he nodded as he took a deep breath in. âIt wasnât like it was intentional though. I mean, Iâm pretty sure neither one of us were settling out just to hurt him. I liked you... I mean, I still doâ he breathed out. âRegardless of all the turmoil from it though, I donât have any regrets. Do you?â He couldnât even look at Landon now as he waited for his response.
LANDON It definitely wasnât intentional. Landon was really drunk that night and Khai was there...he didnât think and just went with it only realising what heâd done the day after. He wished he could tell the other that he never regretted it because he knew itâs what he wanted to hear but he couldnât really do that without lying. There was a point when everything seemed to be going badly, that Landon had regretted their kiss. He hurt someone important to him and still felt responsible in a way for breaking up their relationship. None of that would have happened if they never kissed. And at the time he had still been hopeful that him and Roman could maybe try again. Itâs why he moved back to New York after all, then everything with Aaron happened and...well, that was obviously the end of everything. So many people got hurt over this. âI donât know...sometimes I think I donât and others I canât help but feel like a lot of pain could have been avoided if that night never happened.â
Khai. Khai just nodded his head to Landons words. He didnât really know how to feel about them honestly. They kinda hurt, Â but at the same time he knew he was probably right. Landon wasnât the initial cause of their break up, but he did give Khai hope that maybe he could love someone else after Roman fell for Aaron. He never did too well being alone, and when Landon backed away from him it started his whole downward spiral. âYeah, I guess it could have been. But, like I said, l really liked you. As much as I regret hurting the people that I love. I donât regret kissing you at all. I just... I kinda wish it could have been under better circumstances.â
LANDON Maybe everything would be different if theyâd kissed under different circumstances. Maybe theyâd be in a different position now. Who even knows what oils have happened if Landon didnât consider himself to be so messed up in relationships and Khai wasnât seeing Roman and Jaycee. Itâs something they could only wonder about and Landon wasnât a big fan of obsessing over the what ifâs. âYeah...I guess I feel guilty about itâ, he finally admitted. âWe didnât know each other well, or at least not as well as we do now and I could have ruined everything with my oldest friend over it. I donât know what I would have done if Roman never talked to me again.â Although he knew now that was never going to happen, not when his ex was seeing his best friend. What a mess. âAnyways, itâs all in the past now.â
Khai. âYeah, No... I get it. I wouldnât have wanted that to happen eitherâ he said honestly. He probably never would have forgiven himself if he ruined the friendship Landon and Roman had. It was one thing to self destruct, but when it came to people he truly cared about, he never wanted to hurt them. âIt isâ he nodded again, smiling softly over to Landon. âIâm just glad we got a really good friendship out of it.â He wanted Landon to know he had every right to feel the way he did, and he didnât have to validate it. Regardless of the after events they did end up becoming the best of friends and Khai was thankful for that at least. Â He spotted the ice cream shop and he pointed in its direction. âWanna go there? Or wait until we get closer to home?â















