king of the clouds

Mason laughed  “ Defiantly are you free any time next week? I won’t be working  so I’d be free to meet up whenever you wanted”

Mentally trying to picture his schedule, Xander nodded. “I’ve definitely got a bit of free time at some point. I couldn’t tell you off the top of my head, but I’ll shoot you a text or something later today and let you know.”

Lena understood difficult patients entirely. She’d had her fair share of shifts that ranged from the hospital’s ER and her psych ward shifts to doing shifts at the office and having small-town problems walking in. “That’s what I’m here for.” She teased, though she appreciated the gratitude. “Oh please, I know plenty of patients that would love it to be the other way around.” Lena chuckled.

“And boy, I’m glad you are.” Xander laughed softly before he shook his head, rolling his eyes in a playful manner at her comment. “I did have a patient come in one time insisting that something was completely wrong with her. And after I did all the basic tests, she wouldn’t take no for an answer and demanded that I did all these other tests.” The man laughed. “I did start to wonder if she just liked being around doctors.”

     “Something like what? If you have any idea then feel free to toss them my way. As long as I don’t get arrested by the end of the night, I’m down  for some fun.”

“Oh, same. As long as no cops are involved, I’m down.” The man agreed before pursing his lips in thought. “We could..” he began, furrowing his eyebrows. “Damn, why is sober Xander totally shit at coming up with fun things?” he laughed with a roll of his eyes.

“That is really  what I like to hear. See, I knew there is a reason to keep you around, positive reinforcement and to ask questions about whether or not i’m dying,” aiden points with a slight laugh. “A cream puff? I can totally ace a cream puff but.. that wasn’t what I was expecting from you.”

Laughing softly, Xander shrugged. “What can I say? I suppose my doctor brain never turns off, I have to make sure you’re not dying,” he said with an amused tone. “Oh yeah? What were you expecting?”

after the complete setback that was running into danny happened, roxie was beyond relieved to have someone she trusted in the same town as the person who hated her the most. she had been worried to get out there and see who else could possibly be living for but she really did want to see xander. as scared as she was to keep venturing out there she couldn’t resist seeing his face. and she was right, as she walked into the bar. as soon as she saw xander’s face her whole being felt warm and fuzzy. she walked a bit faster and gave him a big hug. “i feel like it’s been forever , i’m alright , yes please. “ she thought about her answer before ordering a cosmopolitan. roxie shrugged slightly and looked back at xander. “this town is interesting to say the least…how’re you ? how’s everything ?” 

“It really has felt like that long! I can’t believe it, to be honest.” Xander shook his head as he sat back down, paying the bartender for the girl’s drink. Looking at Roxie, he nodded in agreement and hummed. “Interesting is one way of putting it. How are you finding it so far? You don’t sound too pleased to be here.” Of course, he could have been totally wrong, but he had the feeling something had put her off the town. “I’m good, though. I’ve been busy with work ever since I got here.” The man began, quickly pausing to take a sip of his drink before continuing. “I mean, obviously I know being a doctor isn’t exactly a laid back job, but I definitely underestimated how much I’d be working in a town like this in comparison to New York.” 

Lena watched as he sat down next to her desk, and she sat back to face him and crossed her legs. “Sure, I can do. My next appointment isn’t for another hour.” She smiled at him before thinking about why she needed to do it for him. “Why did it have to be a nurse?”

Smiling when she agreed, Xander leaned back in his chair a little, quite relieved that she was game to help out. “Thanks so much, I really appreciate it.” The man spoke genuinely. Then at her question, he shook his head. “I’m not really sure. Maybe it was just me and this guy was too polite in saying he just wanted someone else to do it, so ended up saying he preferred nurses to doctors,” he shrugged, a small laugh falling from his lips.

“Plot twist, she didn’t even have an ex— she just saw me and thought I needed a drink spilt on me. But shh, that’s not the story I’m going to be telling everyone else.” Tj laughed, waving his hand dismissively. “But enough about me and my crazy fucking night. How have you been huh? What have you and your beautiful face been up to lately?”

Letting out a laugh at TJ’s remark, Xander nodded in agreement. “Now that’s the shit I’m talking about. One hundred percent more believable.” The man teased with a playful smirk. “Well, me and this beautiful face have been busy working. None stop, basically. This is the first night off I’ve had this week. You should feel privileged!” Xander laughed. 

Mason nodded and looked at him.  “ I have been great how about you?” He asked as he looks at him smiling

“I’ve been great, man! We’ll have to have a proper catch up that isn’t in a store.” Xander told him with a chuckle. “It’s not exactly the easiest place to gossip, huh?” he joked.

To say the day had been going slowly was an understatement, one of her two morning appointments not showing. Lena had taken to doing some paper work she needed to catch up on, before her next and last appointment of the day showed. When she heard a tap on her door, she turned to call out, “come in” and smiled when she saw Xander open the door. “Not at all.” She shrugged. “What’s up?”

Closing the door behind him as he walked into the room, he took a seat next to her desk and placed his file of paperwork down on the furniture. “I’ve got a patient coming in about..” he paused to look at his watch. “Half an hour.” Xander continued, looking back up at her. “I was wondering if you’re free to just come and give them a couple of shots. I can do them if you’re busy, but this particular patient wouldn’t let me do it last time. It had to be a nurse,” he explained to her with a sigh.

          “Just like old times,”  Aubrey sang, granting the male a small curtsy as he held the door open for her before she happily led them outside to the desired table.  “It’s not like these croissants are gonna eat themselves,”  the brunette chuckled, pointing out the small brown paper bag that she was carrying along with her.  “How’s life been treating you? I really feel like we just keep missing each other.”

Grinning at her as he followed her, he then placed his coffee down and let out a content sigh. “It’s been a while since those old times, huh?” he asked, trying to mentally figure out just how long it had been. “Alright, fine. You’ve convinced me.” Xander joked, realising it hadn’t took her much at all. “It’s been treating me well, to be honest! I’m really happy at the moment.” The man spoke with a smile on his lips. “I know, me too. I can’t believe this is the first time we’ve hung out here,” he shook his head. “How’s life for you, though? What have I missed out on in the world of Aubrey?”

“Of course you are. You are my boyfriend after all” he said and kissed his cheek as he giggled softly. Looking at him, he just sighed and shook his head. “How is it that I got blessed with you? I am so.. happy” he whispered and beamed softly.

“Mm, I love hearing that out loud.” Xander admitted with a smile. There was something about hearing that exclusivity out loud that he had always loved about being in a relationship, that hadn’t changed. Shaking his head at Jiao’s words, he hummed. “I’m just as blessed, though. I haven’t been this happy in a long time.”

“ Of course, if you don’t mind a two-year-old joining us, you are more than welcome to walk around the store with me”

“I’m more than happy with that.” Xander smiled at the child and then at Mason. “So you’ve been good, yeah?”

“ I could only do that for so long then I’d want to be working again!” Mason replied laughing as he looks at the man. “ Not not at all! You can even walk with us if you want, we’re not in a rush to get anywhere”

“Yeah, to be fair, I’d totally miss my job if I didn’t do it anymore.” Xander agreed with a nod, smiling at him. “You sure? That’d be great. I’d like the company.”

Julian had been taking more and more breaks at work, apologizing to his partner as he rubbed his leg in the ambulance. He had asked for another break after their last call and after cleaning the bus, he made his way into the breakroom, the paramedics able to use the same breakroom. “Hey, no, no more patients, at least not at the moment.” He said as he let himself fall onto one of the couches.”

“Thank god.” Xander let out a sigh, taking a sip of his freshly made coffee. He loved his job, he really did. But on days where he’d been on his feet all day with no breaks, he had to admit he was glad when he finally got a few minutes to himself. “I take it you’ve been busy today as well?”

“Nope, it was a one and done deal, so you’ll never catch me saying it again,” the brunette responds back with a laugh as that same smile remains on her facial expression. “Honestly, I wish I could say otherwise but I do the exact same thing that you do. Work, go home and repeat. My life is completely uneventful.”

“Damn, I’ve missed my opportunity.” Xander said dramatically with a shake of his head, grinning at her. “Why are we so boring, huh?” he asked with a playful roll of his eyes. “We need something to happen that’s gonna spice things up a bit.”