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"Yeah," he asks with a smile, letting him take his hand and squeezing it.
He leans in and presses a kiss to his lips. "I'd like to do some traveling with you when I can," he admits. "And to have you come back when you do travel somewhere."
"I like that our first trip together will be across the country."
He leans in and presses a kiss to his lips. "I'd like to do some traveling with you when I can," he admits. "And to have you come back when you do travel somewhere."
"I like that our first trip together will be across the country."
"Me too. I'm glad we're starting to travel together." He kisses him tenderly, drawing him in close. "And we can go commercial first class or I can get us a jet. Whatever you want to do," he offers, meaning it as he steals another kiss.
"And tonight what should we do? Just dinner and your place? Maybe go back to the apartment and look at some of the houses I'm looking at?"
"And tonight what should we do? Just dinner and your place? Maybe go back to the apartment and look at some of the houses I'm looking at?"
Blake smiles and steps in closer to him, stealing another kiss from him before taking a seat at the table. "Both are things I have not done so, honestly... whichever is easiest," he admits with a laugh.
He's never even considered that being an option he'd have in his life.
"Do you want to come over after dinner and show me some of those houses? I would love to see them."
He's never even considered that being an option he'd have in his life.
"Do you want to come over after dinner and show me some of those houses? I would love to see them."
"We'll do first class and there's this airline that just has some of the best food and we can relax and enjoy ourselves."
Because he loves the idea of pampering Blake every time he mentions that he's never enjoyed anything like that.
"I'd like that. Though it might end up with me curling up with you and staying the night," he points out. "Just to hold you."
Because he loves the idea of pampering Blake every time he mentions that he's never enjoyed anything like that.
"I'd like that. Though it might end up with me curling up with you and staying the night," he points out. "Just to hold you."
"You know, you keep doing things like that and I'm going to get spoiled," he can't help but tease him with a smile.
He'd never really needed things like that - he had the things he needed in his life and made do with the things he didn't.
"You say that as if it's a bad thing," he says with a grin. "You can stay with me anytime, babe." He liked the way it felt to have Nico's arms around him. Austin and his place wasn't extravagant - not like Nico's hotel room had been - but it was their home until they found something different eventually. If they stayed living together. Would the time come when they weren't?
It was far too soon in any relationship to think about that. He was just glad Austin and Nico got along well enough after that first meeting.
He'd never really needed things like that - he had the things he needed in his life and made do with the things he didn't.
"You say that as if it's a bad thing," he says with a grin. "You can stay with me anytime, babe." He liked the way it felt to have Nico's arms around him. Austin and his place wasn't extravagant - not like Nico's hotel room had been - but it was their home until they found something different eventually. If they stayed living together. Would the time come when they weren't?
It was far too soon in any relationship to think about that. He was just glad Austin and Nico got along well enough after that first meeting.
"As if that isn't absolutely the plan," he points out. "I think you could definitely use some spoiling."
And he plans to do exactly that for Blake for as long as he lets him. He just wants to do something for him, to show him how good life can be.
"I'd like that, you know? I can't help but to want to spend as much time with you as I can."
Maybe it's too much but he can't help it. He wants to be there with him and the thought of not being there isn't something he wants to think of as a possible reality.
And he plans to do exactly that for Blake for as long as he lets him. He just wants to do something for him, to show him how good life can be.
"I'd like that, you know? I can't help but to want to spend as much time with you as I can."
Maybe it's too much but he can't help it. He wants to be there with him and the thought of not being there isn't something he wants to think of as a possible reality.
Heat creeps up into his cheeks. He's always been the one to spoil and do nice things for his family and friends. He's never had anyone who wanted to do the same for him. "I'm still getting used to all that," he admits with a curl of his mouth.
"Good because I want that too," he says and leans over to press a quick kiss to his lips. He likes the way it feels to be in his arms and to wake up next to him in the mornings.
He's never felt that way with anyone else before. Never like this.
"So tell me about this wedding then," he says with a smile.
"Good because I want that too," he says and leans over to press a quick kiss to his lips. He likes the way it feels to be in his arms and to wake up next to him in the mornings.
He's never felt that way with anyone else before. Never like this.
"So tell me about this wedding then," he says with a smile.
Nico has every plan of spoiling Blake in every way he can. At this wedding and in general. "Well I'm hoping you have enough time you do get used to it."
And he doesn't want to think about the option where he isn't around to do it for Blake, that they end up apart. He isn't sure he can handle that though.
He lingers in that kiss, only breaking away with a soft sound. It felt so right and he never wanted to let it go.
"It's the wedding for Avi, who runs Gemini Athleticwear, and Felix Navarro who just started his own design firm. At least he headlined at a recent show with a couple of other up and coming designers. From what I've picked up, Felix is the brother of Jericho who married Atticus Mulvaney. I don't really know him. He kind of had a stick up his ass in school and not entirely a favorite of, really, anyone. So the whole Mulvaney clan should be there. I think this is the last wedding but I can't remember if the playboy model married or just picked up that kid who is always with Thomas."
He pauses then, grinning. "Oh and Thomas is a million times hotter in person than he is in pictures, so be prepared for that. Magnetic charm and all."
And he doesn't want to think about the option where he isn't around to do it for Blake, that they end up apart. He isn't sure he can handle that though.
He lingers in that kiss, only breaking away with a soft sound. It felt so right and he never wanted to let it go.
"It's the wedding for Avi, who runs Gemini Athleticwear, and Felix Navarro who just started his own design firm. At least he headlined at a recent show with a couple of other up and coming designers. From what I've picked up, Felix is the brother of Jericho who married Atticus Mulvaney. I don't really know him. He kind of had a stick up his ass in school and not entirely a favorite of, really, anyone. So the whole Mulvaney clan should be there. I think this is the last wedding but I can't remember if the playboy model married or just picked up that kid who is always with Thomas."
He pauses then, grinning. "Oh and Thomas is a million times hotter in person than he is in pictures, so be prepared for that. Magnetic charm and all."
Hi, I'm Arlo. I'm dating Dimitri, who is related to the Mulvaneys by pseudo adoption.
You're going to be added to a chat group with those of us dating and married to Mulvaneys. We call it the Feeling Faction.
Dimitri says may God have mercy on your soul.
You're going to be added to a chat group with those of us dating and married to Mulvaneys. We call it the Feeling Faction.
Dimitri says may God have mercy on your soul.
Hi Arlo, great to meet you.
I heard about this Feelings Faction from Asa during the wedding but I didn’t realize you had your own chat group. I appreciate the heads up, though. :)
Tbh, I think God gave up on my soul long ago.
It can’t be no worse than my family chat with a bunch of gossipy car and tech guys and girls. They’re the worst.
In the best possible way.
I heard about this Feelings Faction from Asa during the wedding but I didn’t realize you had your own chat group. I appreciate the heads up, though. :)
Tbh, I think God gave up on my soul long ago.
It can’t be no worse than my family chat with a bunch of gossipy car and tech guys and girls. They’re the worst.
In the best possible way.
They're all amazing. Seriously. Weird, but amazing.
But like I also now know that Mac chokes Archer to the point of bruises, and that is definitely God forsaking me.
You have a family chat though? That's cool.
But like I also now know that Mac chokes Archer to the point of bruises, and that is definitely God forsaking me.
You have a family chat though? That's cool.
They all really seem great. And I’m looking forward to getting to know all of you better.
You and Dimitri will have to come out to California sometime. :)
It is interesting the things you find out about one another’s sex lives! Things you didn’t need to know. ;)
They’re sort of like the Feelings Faction? Not blood family but family that we built over the years.
You and Dimitri will have to come out to California sometime. :)
It is interesting the things you find out about one another’s sex lives! Things you didn’t need to know. ;)
They’re sort of like the Feelings Faction? Not blood family but family that we built over the years.
I'm not around as much. We're still in school.
I don't know if anyone told you but you deserve to know. Dimitri is Calliope's son.
You may have met her at the wedding and you didn't know it. No one did.
I suspect you maybe learned a lot in Paris though.
Ah. Cool then. You probably can handle this better than I would have thought.
Or how I sometimes handle it.
I don't know if anyone told you but you deserve to know. Dimitri is Calliope's son.
You may have met her at the wedding and you didn't know it. No one did.
I suspect you maybe learned a lot in Paris though.
Ah. Cool then. You probably can handle this better than I would have thought.
Or how I sometimes handle it.
Yeah? What are you getting a degree in?
Ah, no, I was not told but that is excellent to know. Wow, this family is very connected, isn't it?
I learned more than I ever expected.
[ Like the way his brothers tasted and felt, but he was not going to tell that to Arlo! ]
It can still be a lot though from time to time, I get it. I've gotten used to it over the years due to circumstances but there is still time that I'm quieter than the rest of them.
I appreciate you texting me and giving me the heads up though.
Ah, no, I was not told but that is excellent to know. Wow, this family is very connected, isn't it?
I learned more than I ever expected.
[ Like the way his brothers tasted and felt, but he was not going to tell that to Arlo! ]
It can still be a lot though from time to time, I get it. I've gotten used to it over the years due to circumstances but there is still time that I'm quieter than the rest of them.
I appreciate you texting me and giving me the heads up though.
"Regardless if I do or not, I do know I see us together for a while," he admits, looking at him with a little smile. Especially now that Nico had told him he was looking at places that were more permanent than a fancy hotel or apartment and that he'd invited him to this wedding. This was usually the time before that he'd slide away from relationships - when it got to be too serious - but he didn't want that with Nico.
He wanted all the time he could have with the other man and more.
Blake settles in his chair and listens as Nico describes the Mulvaney family, nodding in understanding. He had seen pictures of Thomas Mulvaney, the family patriarch and he'd always thought he was a very attractive man.
"Good to know," he says with a grin. "So, fashion designers then - I'll need something to wear that doesn't embarrass either of us." Not that he truly thought he'd embarrass Nico but Nico's style leaned more casual, it was also higher end than his own. "I briefly mentioned it to Austin before we left the parlor but tomorrow I'll look at what's going on that weekend and see who I need to move around - if there is anyone."
He wanted all the time he could have with the other man and more.
Blake settles in his chair and listens as Nico describes the Mulvaney family, nodding in understanding. He had seen pictures of Thomas Mulvaney, the family patriarch and he'd always thought he was a very attractive man.
"Good to know," he says with a grin. "So, fashion designers then - I'll need something to wear that doesn't embarrass either of us." Not that he truly thought he'd embarrass Nico but Nico's style leaned more casual, it was also higher end than his own. "I briefly mentioned it to Austin before we left the parlor but tomorrow I'll look at what's going on that weekend and see who I need to move around - if there is anyone."
Hadn't decided on one yet, but now looking at computer science and programming.
Yeah, that happens. For people keeping a lot of secrets, they are open about things most aren't.
I was an only child and raised kind of keeping myself separate because my parents were, well, horrible.
Of course. I mean, they're good guys but they come by their partners naturally in a lot of cases.
Yeah, that happens. For people keeping a lot of secrets, they are open about things most aren't.
I was an only child and raised kind of keeping myself separate because my parents were, well, horrible.
Of course. I mean, they're good guys but they come by their partners naturally in a lot of cases.
You have a terrific mentor then close by. I have a couple of friends who recently went through similar programs if you want to be connected. They're great guys.
I can absolutely see that, in just the short amount of time I've known everyone. It's refreshing.
I am so sorry to hear that, Arlo. No one deserves shitty parents and yet, it almost seems like the world is full of them.
If you ever need another person to chat to, feel free to reach out, ok? I mean it.
[ Because, after Paris and after that conversation with Thomas, this was his family too now. And Arlo seemed like a good guy. ]
Yeah, I can see that. How'd you and Dimitri meet?
I can absolutely see that, in just the short amount of time I've known everyone. It's refreshing.
I am so sorry to hear that, Arlo. No one deserves shitty parents and yet, it almost seems like the world is full of them.
If you ever need another person to chat to, feel free to reach out, ok? I mean it.
[ Because, after Paris and after that conversation with Thomas, this was his family too now. And Arlo seemed like a good guy. ]
Yeah, I can see that. How'd you and Dimitri meet?
Right? I figure it's something I can do to help out the family. It ends up kind of being what we all do.
I think it's because you know what the family is and you want to be close.
[ Does Blake KNOW KNOW about the family thought? Arlo isn't sure but he's being careful without lying. ]
Yeah? That's cool of you. Dimi and I might come and get tattoos one day. Just saying.
Uhmm... well...
We were four, and he realized my dad was a shitbag and so he... lit their bed on fire.
I think it's because you know what the family is and you want to be close.
[ Does Blake KNOW KNOW about the family thought? Arlo isn't sure but he's being careful without lying. ]
Yeah? That's cool of you. Dimi and I might come and get tattoos one day. Just saying.
Uhmm... well...
We were four, and he realized my dad was a shitbag and so he... lit their bed on fire.
Exactly. It can definitely come in handy, if you ask me. And if you enjoy it, all the better. I admire those who can.
Me? I prefer to draw, paint and stick people with needles.
You both should definitely come out and get tattoos. I'd be happy to do them. The door is always open.
[ He blinks at the next text and snorts. He could see a little Jason doing the same thing to either Abby or Les' parents as they were growing up. ]
It's great to have people like that on your side. Even if the end result is a little combustable.
Pun intended.
Me? I prefer to draw, paint and stick people with needles.
You both should definitely come out and get tattoos. I'd be happy to do them. The door is always open.
[ He blinks at the next text and snorts. He could see a little Jason doing the same thing to either Abby or Les' parents as they were growing up. ]
It's great to have people like that on your side. Even if the end result is a little combustable.
Pun intended.
Yeah, but that's cool though. The world needs more people doing art.
We definitely will. I need to travel more, and I think Dimi could use it as well.
Okay that made me laugh.
Seriously though, we've been in love ever since then and he just never gave up and tracked me down... and then thought I had forgotten him. As if.
We definitely will. I need to travel more, and I think Dimi could use it as well.
Okay that made me laugh.
Seriously though, we've been in love ever since then and he just never gave up and tracked me down... and then thought I had forgotten him. As if.
I completely agree but I’m a little biased!
When you make it out, we’ll be sure to give you the grand tour. :)
It’s hard to forget a guy who makes a move like that, no matter the age. I’m happy for you both - that you found each other again.
When you make it out, we’ll be sure to give you the grand tour. :)
It’s hard to forget a guy who makes a move like that, no matter the age. I’m happy for you both - that you found each other again.
One day I want to do something for Dimitri. Like a whole I am his thing.
I look forward to it.
Yeah, it is. All those years and just back together but we won't let it happen again and nothing will pull us apart.
Like you finding someone that brought you to the wedding.
I look forward to it.
Yeah, it is. All those years and just back together but we won't let it happen again and nothing will pull us apart.
Like you finding someone that brought you to the wedding.
Are you thinking tattoo thing, bite thing or something else?
No, I imagine it'll take a greater force than anything human to separate you if years and a little arson didn't do it.
[ Blake smiles as he thinks about Nico. ]
Yeah, he's been a big surprise to my life. Now that he's in it, I can't imagine him not being in my life.
No, I imagine it'll take a greater force than anything human to separate you if years and a little arson didn't do it.
[ Blake smiles as he thinks about Nico. ]
Yeah, he's been a big surprise to my life. Now that he's in it, I can't imagine him not being in my life.
Was thinking tattoo but biting? Like Felix carving his name on Avi?
The arson was protecting me. I knew what it was. Who wouldn't find that amazing and sweet that someone would do that to protect them?
[ His ideas on romantic may be a bit skewed. ]
Good. I can't imagine life without Dimitri so I get it.
The arson was protecting me. I knew what it was. Who wouldn't find that amazing and sweet that someone would do that to protect them?
[ His ideas on romantic may be a bit skewed. ]
Good. I can't imagine life without Dimitri so I get it.
Tattoos are a solid choice, if you ask me. Biting like Asa has to Zane or carving a name into a chest like Felix.
Considering you had shitty as fuck parents, arson was the least he could do.
It’s the first time I’ve been with someone that I can’t imagine not being with.
Considering you had shitty as fuck parents, arson was the least he could do.
It’s the first time I’ve been with someone that I can’t imagine not being with.
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