#xavier-xander

Easter at the Haus, Joshua had never been all that religious but he never turned down a good meal and the haus never ceased to amaze him as far as main dishes were.  Most of the haus made their way to the great hall for a feast of great proportions, but Joshua wasn't all that interested in sitting around shooting the shit with the random clients and staff that filled his halls.  No, instead he preferred to be alone, taking his plate to go as he made his way outside to the gardens.  There was something peaceful, tranquil even about them in the springtime when everything was starting to bud again, and that's where he sat - the bench dead center the gardens eating a meal fit for a king in solace.

Joshua had been dreading this fundraiser Gala that his mother had been hosting since him and Xavier had gotten into their argument.  He was of course going to invite him, but that train derailed after what had happened that one night.  Now he was left going alone, having nobody else that he could trust around his family and all of their benefactors.  He hated it, having to wear a suit and make idle small chat with anyone who looked to want his attention, but it was all to keep his mother happy.  Had she told him she wanted him to jump off the empire state building he would have just to see a smile on her face as he plummeted to his death - he would always do whatever to make her happy.

It would seem that she felt the same about her darling boy though, walking over to Joshua when he entered the beautiful event, kissing his cheeks and saying her hello's - all beautiful for all the watchful eyes around them.  It wasn't until she told him his date had been there waiting and that he should never be that late again that Joshua started to think she'd fucking lost it.  He had no date tonight, he'd came alone, so who in the world was she talking about?  When she pointed to where his date, none other than Xavier, was sitting at one of the tables he excused himself and walked over - unable to hide the complete confusion that fell across all of his features.  "