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The Kings Blood
Chapter one of my Royal Vampiric Redacted AU
I posted " The King Precious" a small piece of this story, this is the beginning of the story. You don't need to read "The King Precious" for this story to make sense but if you'd like to it is linked
This story is about the servants so there are uncomfortable bits of unconceual stuff, I will label the chapters as specifically as I can.
Words: 1.5 k
Characters: William, Quinn, Tank, Vincent, Sam, Porter and Treasure
Tw: Servitude, mention of character death ( non-descriptive), vague threats, Quinn, Unconsensual smelling ( vampires smelling human blood), nonconsensual control ( pushing and pulling a person around) Vampires speaking down about the human race ( sees them as meat and servants.)
They were gathered at the entrance chattering among themselves
The king didn't leave often and when he did he made it a point to update his people on his journey
Except for this time
Which put everyone on edge
They were all ready for answers from their king
The chattering halted when the grand doors opened
Revealing a vampire that no one could name
The people began to talk again
Watching and judging the man as he just stood there
The sound of heavy metal hitting the floor rang through the castle
King William's cane rolled across the floor
The room filled with fearful silence
The man who through the cane spoke
“Perfect.”
Everyone was confused, but too afraid to talk or look away
“ Servants of Dahlia castle. I, Quinn Fox, have killed your king.”
The people stayed quiet but a chill ran through everyone
“ Compared to King William's power, you servants are nothing so I exp-
“ Residents.”
Vincent, the adopted prince of Dahlia, steps out from the crowd.
He moves without fear approaching the vampire
“ They are not servants.”
Vincent is too distracted by his rage to notice the vampire wave for protection, but the crowd stays silent.
Vincent steps closer
“They are the residents of King William.”
Before he can take another step, a knight blocks his way, a sword dangerously close to his chest.
The sword isn't what stops Vincent.
It is the face of the knight
“ Good Porter. Let's be a little faster next time.”
Porter moves forward forcing Vincent back into the crowd.
“ Like I said William is dead, making him no longer king. So I will call my servants what I want.”
“YOUR SERV-”
Porter's sword moves closer, shutting Vincent up
“ I dearly hope the rest of you aren't this idiotic. Yes, MY servants. I killed your king and have come here for the throne. So make way.”
Porter releases his sword and makes his way towards the throne
A few people whisper ‘traitor’ as he makes his way through
He ignores them
Many people notice a frail-looking person following behind their new ruler.
The person is shackled, bites liter their body, and their head stays pointed to the ground.
The people know what this is, it wasn't uncommon for powerful vampires to keep specific humans as constant food.
It made the people uncomfortable because they realized that could be their future
King William was described as strange by many powerful vampires, because of the way he treated humans.
Most vampires saw them as cattle, servants they could feed off and sell.
William saw something else.
He treated the act of feeding as a trade, humans sacrifice their blood and in return, they would be given extra rest from their other duties, or if they preferred extra resources.
The people began to realize that their luck had run out.
William's killer took a seat on the throne.
He was pleased, his arrogance was palpable
As Quinn sat in the throne his eye scanned through the crowd.
Everyone saw as his pupils blew open and his eyes landed on someone.
“Delicious.”
His grin grew, as the person he spotted looked into his eyes
“Porter, retrieve that one for me.”
Porter took a step before stopping as the person stepped forward their self
“I do not need to be assisted.”
The person boldly strutted up to the throne
Stopping a mear foot away from the new king
“ What is it you want from me.”
Quinn laughed
“ You are quite bold for a human.”
He waited for a reaction from the human, disappointed to only receive an emotionless glare
“Tell me precious, what's your family name?”
“ Why does it matter?”
The room got tenser every time they spoke
“Testing a theory.”
“ I never knew my family.”
“Ohh how sad. Now I'll never know for sure.”
“Know what?”
He ignored their question
“Anyone ever tell you how amazing you smell?”
In retaliation to his avoidance, they stayed quiet.
“Well, you smell divine. Quite literally in fact. You see, some families have blood that is more enticing to certain vampire clans. Cost us vampires a pretty penny. And your blood, my precious.”
He takes their hand, pressing his nose into it as he breathes in the scent of their blood.
“ Was made for me.”
He looks at them, his eyes have turned red.
He watches as the human still doesn't react.
“ You don't believe me?”
The human doesn't reply
He is starting to like this challenge
“I shall prove it.”
He stands up from the throne
He makes his way to the edge of the crowd.
Investigating the servants closer than before.
When catches a hint of what he is looking for he motions his hands
The people move out of his way.
He smiles when he locks eyes with the vamp.
He motions for the vampire servants to approach.
He obeys
“You are a vampire, correct?”
The man replies call a steady.
“Not compared to you sir, but yes.”
“Oh, I can tell.”
The king scuffed at the lower vampire
“Come”
The two make it out of the crowd and back to the throne, where the person remained
The king took rest in his throne, before instructing the other vampire.
“ Smell their blood, and describe it to me.”
The two servants faced each other.
The vampire's jaw tightened as he looked at his close friend
He hadn't done anything yet but his eyes could only be described as apologetic
“ Word of advice for the future, I am not a patient king, nor am I merciful. So, smell them.”
Sam peered through the corner of his eyes at his new supposed king.
He knew this man was dangerous
He peered back at Vincent
The only one in the castle who understood the torment this brought Sam.
Sam respected and cared for this person too much to act without permission.
This isn't how he wanted this to go.
Not to mention that he didn't need to get close to describe their scent
He knew it better than he knew his family
It was best to keep that hidden from the king
To Sam, the best choice was to defy the king.
He was ready for the punishment.
Vincent could tell exactly what he was thinking
He cursed him silently, feeling powerless
Then they lifted their hand
Sams's eyes widened
This situation was unique
But he never expected them to play this man's game.
Sam looked into their eyes.
He had never seen that look in their eyes
A little watery
So bright
With fear
With need
Their eyes were the definition of pleading
And he couldn't deny them
So as gently as he could, his hand met theirs
Taking the weight for himself
He stepped closer
He looked into their eyes again
His eyes red
Yet still full of apologies
He held this eye contact as he leaned down to their wrist
Their pulse was strong, almost racing
He noted it as fear as he took a moment to smell for their blood
Instinctively closing his eyes as he took it in
Fresh rain
Pine trees
The smell of a forest path on a dewy morning
The smell makes Sam dream of the world outside of this castle
Outside in the free, empty land that he used to call home.
He rises away from their hand, softly dropping it back to them
His eyes still closed as he takes a deep breath, cleansing his senses.
He opens his eyes
They've returned to dark silver
He gives them a comforting smile before turning to Quinn
“They smell of pine, sir.”
Quinn's smile grows
“ And what do most of the humans you feed off smell like?”
He is taken aback
“I don't feed often sir”
Quinn rolls his eyes
“Well of course, not with your weak blood. Still, answer my question."
Sam felt humiliated in front of his human friends.
Though he answered
“Meat sir.”
“Exactly, you can return to the crowd.”
Sam wants to risk a look at them but he's smarter than that.
He returns the crowd
Once he is there and Quinn knows everyone is watching he grabs the servant
The smallest gasp escapes their mouth as he pulls them closer to him by their wrist
They land on his lap
“ You see precious. Most humans smell like meat, then there's some that smell of fruit, those aren't too rare to find, just rare to find unclaimed. Now you…”
He takes a sniff from their collarbone to their ear
“ You smell like a forest. Seems unappetizing to now vampires but it's a true treat. You were made for vampires. Your family is a line of breed humans the vampire desired. Unfortunately, they weren't pleased with that life and many did everything they could to escape, even ending their own lives…but you are here, by some miracle, just for me.”
No one could see
Even if they could they were too busy watching the king
But sams mouth was filling with his blood
His fingernails made gashes in his hand
Holding himself back
Refusing to make this worse
Vincent noticed as his friend blew hot air from his nose
He was ready to step in himself to stop this from going any further
But someone else had the same idea.
“Sir, are you ready to be shown the rest of the castle?”
Porter announced
Quinn's eyes brightened ready for more royal pleasures
“Of course.”
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Disgust, heartbreak, regret, loneliness, helplessness.
“Mother of god- Gavin- what- what are you doing here? And why do you have to - scare me like that every time.”
Fear, shame, relief
“My fault Sunshine, did not mean to frighten you.”
Anxiety, Hesitation
“Liar.”
“You know me so well.”
Calm
“You didn't answer, why are you here? Do you need something- I heard that your- um interested in classes- I could help-but um- I don't think right no-”
“ I'm not here for that Sweets. “
It was hard to ignore the tear stains and the wobble in his voice, even an unempowered would notice. A demon though, he could feel the heartbreak from miles away.
“I could feel it.”
Shock, Fear
“What?”
He knew what Gavin meant but almost didn't believe it.
“ I'm sorry Lasko, I wasn't trying to eavesdrop, I'm kind of tuned in to my friends.”
Lasko stumbled into his chair. He let a few more tears slide down his face.
“You-you don't need to be sorry- it's my fault. I'm an idiot- it's my fault. I let that- I let them play me. I-”
He stopped to breathe. Gavin stood, listened, and waited. Lasko took the time he needed, he crossed his arms over the desk, stuck his head in, and cried. Gavin felt the slow shift in Lasko's energy. He wasn't calming down.
Anger
“ I wish it was different."
Lasko said, inaudible to Gavin
“Puppy, I can't understand your words when you're talking through your arm."
He lifted his head, seating his chin on his arms. He wasn't blushing like he normally was when Gavin used any nickname. Now he was just blank-faced.
“I wish it was different. He was always- he was very possessive- and even if- if he said that he doesn't love me- that she's who he loves. I know- I know he'll hate it- he'll hate seeing me happy with someone else, 'cause he knows that he treated me like shit. And I want him to know that. I want to make him jealous, I want him to hate himself for leaving me. I WANT HIM TO BE THE ONE THAT BEGS FOR MY LOVE. “
Anger, Desperation
“Lasko.”
They make eye contact. in Gavin's eyes there's sympathy and confusion but somehow it's paired with understanding. It brings Lasko a sense of calm. He takes a few breaths before standing up and walking around to the other side of his desk. Standing right in front of Gavin. He looks up, a strange sense of confidence flashes through his body. A very small flash, before Lasko, got sucked back into his shell. His head down avoiding confrontation.
“ I used to beg him. To stay, to show me, love.”
Shame, Regret, Guilt
“I know I should have realized-should have- should have left. It was my fau-”
“Lasko.”
Thankful
Gavins takes a hold of Lasko.
“It's not your fault, there are a lot of people who have learned, trained how to use people, they know how to make you think, feel loved. It's not your fault.”
“A part of me knows that, I want to believe that.”
Rage
“ But I still, I want him to feel how I feel, he needs to understand what he does to people. I want to make him so jealous he begs for me back.”
Hope
“ But you won't go back”
Anxiety, Fear
There's a pause
“Of- of course”
He lies.
Gavin pulls Lasko out of his chest and tilts his head up to him.
“I'm serious, Lasko, you can make him jealous, Get your revenge. But you can't go back, you won't.”
Lasko nods, that's all. Before he pulls and turns away.
Fear
Gavin wondered what Lasko was scared of now.
“Gavin.”
“Yes”
“Will you help me?”
Gavin knew what Lasko meant. He realized why Lasko was scared. He's expecting him to say no, with good reason.
“Lasko, you know I don't do relationships.”
“I know that, but he doesn't, we can fake it. Pretend we're together when he's around”
Desperation
" and you can benefit off it cause you can feed off m-"
" I'll do it Sweets, but because you're my friend, not because you're offering to let me feed off you. We should have some rules though."
Relief, Excitement
"Yes, of course. Do you have any in mind?"
"Well, it depends. Who do you want to lie to everyone, or just him?"
" I mean- I guess everyone, I think we can, or should tell our friends. I don't want to lie to them. So just in public, we'll- we can act like a couple."
Fear, shame
Gavin is tired of Lasko hiding stuff from him.
"There's more, come on, out with it."
"I- I think the best way to sell- to make him believable and make him jealous well have to- be physical. But only when he's around, and only if you're comfortable. That's why I said you could use my energy because if I'm going to be, umm touching and if I'm touching you, you might as well take what I'm giving you. I've already come up with a few ideas, scenarios, and things I know will hurt him. But just the thought - uhh fluster me- you know."
" I think you mean 'turned on' but it's cute that you can barely even hint at such"
"Shut up, Gavin"
" ah ah ah that's not my name. Y'know what -"
" Lasko what is this empty section, I told you to fill my schedule as much as po-Gavin."
"Damien.”
Gavin greets the frantic confused fire element before he turns back to Lasko. kissing the back of Lasko's hand before saying goodbye to the both of them
“ it seems my time with you is over, for now. I hope you start feeling better, night sweets. Damien, good luck with your schedule, but don't overwork yourself.”
And then he was gone.
Lasko moves back to his deck, trying to move past what just happened and act as if nothing happened.
“ I- so I put a space in your- um schedule because well- you need it but also the timing of the classes were unreasonable- impossible, you - no one would be able to make it across the campus like needed in that time. So I decided that it would be best to giv-'
“ What the fuck was that Lasko?”
“Oh it was - it's nothing- not important. So do you still want me to - to fix you-”
“ Lasko don't - don't fucking lie to me, what was Gavin doing here, and the kiss?”
“ ok- so "
Damien gave Lasko a look telling him not to try lying again
“Gavin and I have decided to- fake a relationship with each other.”
“Lasko.”
“I suggested it, I've mentioned umm Zen to you before, he cheated on me, left me, and -I wanted to make him jealous.”
“God Lasko, how stupid- “
Damien stopped, realizing now wasn't the time to use harsh words.
“ I don't think that's wise Lasko.”
“Why's that? I know I act like- like a shy nerd but I deserve revenge, don't you thi-”
“ Of course I do, but this isn't the way”
“Why not?!”
“ because you'll just get hurt”
“ No, I won't it's fake I'll be fi-”
“ Lasko, I've seen it, you fall in love when someone looks at you. When Gavin starts giving you all that attention you're going to fall for him, hard. And you'll start to think that he feels the same because you're in this fake relationship. And when you confess, he's going to reject you, and you'll be heartbroken, inconsolable.”
“That's not true!”
Damien sighed knowing there was nothing he could say to stop Lasko's plan.
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"Professor Dawson"
Damien stared at the closed door, here for one reason. To meet up with Xavier, but he didn't want to go in.
"Damien?"
Huxley's voice and shoulder nudge broke Damien's thoughts
"We can head in, the class is over, Xavier is just talking to the professor."
Huxley steps in front of Damien and opens that door, holding it open for his friend.
The door shuts when both men are inside. Xavier and Professor Dawson are the only others in the room, just a few steps ahead, Xavior notices his friends come in and waves them over to join in the conversation. Huxley takes a few large steps while Damien begrudgingly shuffles closer, head down avoiding the professor's gaze.
“Dawson, this is Huxley one of my amazing teammates, and Damien”
“Sophia's kid?”
Damien didn't allow himself to physically react, but he was shocked by the professor's knowledge of his mother. He didn't like it.
“Yeah.”
“ I've heard quite a bit about your mother, I've watched her display her element, and I've heard of her accomplishments as a human born, she's truly remarkable. I didn't believe it a first when I was told she was human-born.”
Damien snapped his head up, his eyes not hiding his burning rage. He knew this guy was a piece of work, from what Lasko told him but now it was personal. Damien waited for the professor to speak, make a mistake, so Damien could let himself go, let the stereotype of being hot-headed win.
Then Dawson laughed.
Right in Damien's face
Damien looked at his friends
What the fuck was funny
“Oh, Damien, I'm sorry I offended you, and your mother. I was very young when I thought that, I was still ignorant. I was barely ten, my father quickly corrected my thoughts. I'm sorry.”
Damien was confused
He was sincere
He wasn't lying
Sure Damien was no lie detector but he considered himself pretty good at spotting lies and insincerity.
Damien kept his eyes locked with Dawson. The professor's eyes soften from ice to snow.
“Truly Damien, I didn't mean anything by my statement. I hope you realize that.”
Xavier stepped in, realizing Damien wasn't calming down, and the room was only getting hotter.
“I know professor, I'm sure Damien does too but we're going to go ahead and leave, thanks for class”
The three students headed to the door as the professor commented to talk
“ Of course Xavior, I'll see you, and Huxley at your next game. Which is?”
“ Friday sir”
“ got it, I'll be there”
When the three were in the hall, with the door to professor Dawsons closed, Damien let out a groan
“I fucking hate that guy”
“Wow, Damien, that- this was the first time you met him”
Hux was shocked at his friend's immediate distaste for the professor
Xavier tried to calm the fire elemental down with a joke
“Maybe it's because of your opposing elements?”
Hux made a face at the ice boy, Xavier knew he messed up. Xavier still didn't know Damien too well.
“ Xavier, you're an ice elemental, I don't hate you.”
Xavior took that as a good sign.
Huxley changed the topic when they got outside, using his vast knowledge of the earth to keep the fire elemental from becoming angrier. It worked, the group found a table to have lunch at as they talked about various things
“Wow, is that Lasko and Gavin”
Damien slowly turns his head to see Gavin and Lasko sitting on the same side of a small table, Gavin's hand on Lasko's knee, Laskos face bright red.
“Yep”
Damien says it like he saw the two like this every day.
“ What do you mean ‘yep’, it's Lasko and Gavin.”
Huxley gestured toward the two, he was pretty freaked out by the unexpected pair. The more he looked the more things clicked
“Oh my gosh bro, is Gavin his not-so-secret boyfriend”
“ Not so secret boyfriend?”
Xavier questions, a little out of the loop with Huxley's friend group. Damien calmly explained, already tired of this conversation.
“Lasko tried to, and thinks he did hide that he was in a relationship but everyone in our group knew. He's pretty bad at lying.”
Huxley jumped in
“ yeah but he told you who it was”
Huxley then turned to Xavier
“But he wouldn't tell us- which is totally respectable, Lasko wanted to keep it a secret”
“No, he didn't.”
The two athletes snapped their heads to Damien
They didn't have to ask as Damien started to explain
“ Gavin isn't the ’secret boyfriend’. They broke up, and Lasko never wanted to lie or keep his relationship a secret he was forced to”
Huxley didn't like hearing that, he looked over at his air-powered friend. Xavier asked the next question
“Why?”
Huxley wanted to know but he was also scared of the answer, he couldn't come up with many good reasons to lie about a relationship[
“His partner thought it would look bad.”
Damien's hands grabbed at his jeans, squeezing hard as he thought about it
“Like- Lasko was embarrassing to be seen with?”
Huxley's voice had changed, it was steady but still unsure.
“Partly.” Xavier felt it wasn't his place to talk, but he felt for Lasko.
Huxley continued to stare at Lasko. Damiens stared at his jeans as he began to speak
“He thought-”
“ Who was it?”
Huxley's voice was, emotionless, not angry, or sad, but Damien knew it was a demand
“Zen Dawson.”
Xavier took a deep breath and looked over at Lasko, he'd always wondered why Lasko often came into Dawson's room after class.
“Isn't Dawson like twice Laskos age?”
“No”
Huxley and Damien were surprised that Xavier was the one to answer. Damien finished what Xavier said
“He's 12 years older, that was one of the reasons he didn't want the relationship to go public”
“I'm starting to understand your hatred towards that guy.”
Damien let out a huffed laugh.
“There's more”
Huxley looked out the window as Professor Zen Dawson walked by, waving to the table as he passed.
Damien watches him as he walks.
“So much more.”
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Chapter two
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Fandom: Redacted Asmr/Audio
TW/CW: Quinn in other words toxic, controlling, abusive relationship. nothing graphic. This is a Boxing/Fighting Au so there is fighting, i wouldn't consider it graphic, but everyone's different so read with your own discretion. Homelessness. Yelling.
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Two months later
Honestly, Darlin was expecting this to be easier for them.
But two months had passed and David still wouldn't let them in a real ring.
It was more than frustrating.
Day after day, hour after hour they would fight the same two people.
And that was if David was feeling nice.
Most days it was just punching bags and lifting.
They were itching to do more.
To fight new people.
To fight in a ring.
In front of an audience.
The adrenaline from that was something they craved.
Even when it was staged, and they lost. Hearing the crowd's reaction. Feeling the blood dripping from their face. Feeling the sweat cover their body.
They were an addict.
And David was keeping them sober.
They were using their frustration to attack the punching bag. They weren't planning on stopping anytime soon.
" You don't seem too happy"
Darlin's new friend, sweetheart intersects. Sweetheart watches as they take off their gloves, seemingly done with their practice for the day.
Darlin huffs.
Sweetheart watches for a while. After a minute or two they look around, no one else is in the gym. So they propose an idea
" would you want to spare?"
Darlin stops punching the bag, excitement distracts them, barely stopping the bag before it could swing back.
Darlin takes a few large breaths, catching the lungs up.
Sweetheart starts strapping their gloves back on
" No one's here, you wouldn't get in trouble"
Sweetheart walks away, yelling to account for the distance as they climb into one of the rings
Darlin smirks grabs their water, and takes a large sip before practically skipping to the ring sweetheart resided in.
" I'm not worried about that"
Darlin climbs into the ring. Sweetheart cocks an eyebrow
"Oh, so what are you worried about then?"
Their voice drips with a taunting tone
Darlin bounces on their feet a little
"You. Not sure if you remember the last time we fought."
Sweetheart lets out a short but genuine laugh.
"Oh, I remember. I remember letting you win."
" so you're saying you let me headbutt you"
" yes, in fact, I told you so seconds before you did it"
" I don't recall that."
Darlin was lying, this was just a little friendly shit talk before a fight. To ramp them up, and it was working.
Both fighters were ready. They circled each other while holding eye contact.
They both knew the first swing would come at any moment.
Darlin planned to Strick first, but first, they gave one more small push with their words
" must be the hit you took."
Darlin felt the signals in their brain move to take action, a simple swing to sweetheart's left cheek. But before anything connected, a voice boomed from across the room
" What do you two think you're doing?"
David
Both fighters dropped their hands.
Darlin rolls their eyes as Sweetheart whispers an apology
Darlin doesn't let up though. They were tired of this
" What does it look like we were doing?"
They didn't dare call him any names but they really, really wanted to
" What it looked like was you two were about to fight. When you both know you're not supposed to."
Darlin shaped back
"And why's that? We're both awesome ass fighters, so why can't we have a little sprawl"
David looked to sweetheart. They knew the answer, at least their answer.
"You want to know?"
Darlin rolls their eyes and lets their head fall back in annoyance
"Yes. Are you even listening?"
David began to walk to his office
"Fine. Wash up a meet me in here"
Darlin's eyes lit up, and they immediately headed to his office. That was before David glared them down.
" I said to wash up first"
Darlin took a breath, holding back the anger they felt. They forced a tight smile and walked away and toward the locker room.
In minutes they were sitting in David's office. David sat at his desk. Darlin on the other side. Without saying anything David's turned the computer screen toward Tank
The screen shows a steady shot of two fighters.
Darlin and Asher.
Darlin remembers this fight, there wasn't anything special about the fight.
They just remember because David set up a tripod.
Being filmed didn't change how they fought.
It was a good fight. They lost but they always lost. But the fight still felt amazing.
So why film it?
It was like every other fight they had with Asher.
So why show them it?
David Interrupts their thoughts.
" I want you to pay attention to Asher. See how he fights from this perspective."
Darlin leaned back into the chair, already annoyed with this task
" I've seen Asher fight before."
David sighs
" I know, just- just watch the video"
They do as he says, though they're more focused on how intently David is watching them.
They felt belittled
He didn't trust them.
Not like he should
They really didn't see the point in watching a video when they saw Asher fight, I person about a hundred times now.
They figured if David was going to watch them so closely they might as well do as their told.
They focus on Asher, their fight is about halfway over at this point. At least that's what the recall. There's no indicator of who's winning yet. Just two fighters, fighting.
Then Asher laughs
He's known for his laugh
He's named after it.
Tank begins to roll their eyes at the obnoxious sound, it was pointless really.
But then they caught something.
Asher's body was practically split in two.
The side closer to Tank was moving one way. Fast, a clear attack.
But the other side was staying back just a little bit.
Darlin watched as they blocked Asher's first attack only to be thrown off and hit, square in the face by Asher's other hand.
Darlin remembers that.
He did that move a lot, but they never caught the pattern until now.
Because from the opponent's view, there is nothing to see.
It is invisible.
Tank is drawn in now.
Asher pulls the same trick over and over till he wins.
Though it is not the same, it is always a different move, a different combination. He has no clear dominant hand. No clear strategy. Not to the opponent at least. The only sign is that laugh.
It's a giveaway
But he still gets away with his sneak attack every time.
David watches as Tank's brain starts to pick at Asher's moves.
He glared door it but he's afraid their missing the big picture.
" Now watch you"
Darlin is actually interested now.
It's like their not even watching themselves because all they can think about is how stupid this fighter has to be, to fall for Asher's trick
David restarts the video
Darlin watches themselves very intensely. And yet they noticed nothing before the video ended
They were perfect. Practically at least. All their throws were strong, their timing was amazing, and their blocks were fast.
So what was wrong?
They looked to David
Hoping he'd help
Reluctantly he questioned
" What difference between the two of you."
"Well, Ashers did that thing."
"No. Not what you did differently. What is the difference between the two of you."
"Well, he is Asher and I'm Tank. We're different people."
David tries to relax, Tank was definitely his most frustrating trainee
" How are you two fighting, that is different?"
"Repeating the same question doesn't help. And we are both trained by you so nothing."
David looks into their eyes, he blinks. He's annoyed.
" Then why did he win? You are both trained by me and both lift the same amount, your strength is equivalent. Why did he win?"
" I.don't.know"
Tank wanted David to answer for them.
David refused to let that happen.
"Watch again. This time watch your chest and face. Ashers too."
Tank held eye contact with David.
David didn't back down either
" you'll watch this video until you figure it out."
Tank sighed before letting their eyes move back to the screen.
Once again the video played. And though they wanted to pay attention to the punching, they did as David said.
They watched their chest, move up and down consistently. They watched how fast they were breathing, how fast their chest reddened and covered in sweat. They looked over at Asher, it was completely different. He was still sweating but his breathing was slow.
They look back at themselves. They pay attention to their face, their eyes were rapid. Focused on Asher's arms.
Ashers were sharp, staying locked onto Tank's full body.
The video ended.
David asked again
" What is different between you and Asher?"
"We breathe differently."
They were proud to find the answer
" So?"
They weren't so proud anymore
"So what? The question was what was different. And now you're asking more."
" yes. I am. So why is the breathing important?"
" How the hell am I supposed to know. You are the teacher, you're supposed to tell me."
David doesn't reply, he waits for them to work it out
" So what if I'm fast, I move fast, so I breathe fast, s9 my eyes move fast."
"Why?"
It became too much too fast. They jumped out of the chair. They pushed past David and left the office
" I don't know David. God do you not understand that."
David followed the stubborn fighter out. He knew they were getting there.
" Fighters fight differently. So why does it matter if I was sweating more or if my eyes were watching his arms? Why was he watching my body? I mean the real question is why wasn't he paying attention to my arms? Why wasn't he fighting as hard as I was? Does he not see me as a real competitor? It's infiltrating. I'm good, maybe not perfect, but I'm a good fighter. It makes me so angry. How am I supposed to focus when I'm this fucking angry?"
They go quiet, fast. Then they mummer the last sentence again.
The realization makes them angrier
Their to fucking angry
“Fuck! It's cause I'm too angry. Right?
David's face confirmed exactly what they thought.
“I need to be angry David! That's all I have, it's all I have. I need it. I need it to be strong, it's how I live!”
David was a teacher
A great one
Because he cares
Even if it wasn't always obvious
But at this moment Tank could see it clearly
David stepped closer wanting to be some comfort
Tank stepped back.
They weren't scared
Not of David
Just what he was trying to do
As much as they wanted to turn around and run away, never returned.
David was right
He always was
And they were in the best position they've ever been in their life.
They were stronger and still learning
They were surrounded by people who wanted that
Who helped them both as a fighter and a person
They were surrounded by friends
They didn't notice when tears started to flood their eyes
They refused to notice the tears
They got quieter
They don't remember the last time they were this vulnerable
Or just vulnerable
“It's how I got away David”
David stayed still
He could understand to an extent
They needed to be heard
He knew any interruptions could make them run.
so he stayed still.
“I can't let the anger go, as soon as I do I'm done. So don't, don't tell me that the problem.”
David let the silence settle
Tank sniffled
When David felt it was safe he spoke
“ You don't have to let it go”
Tank scoffs
“ You don't. How badly do you want this? To be a fighter, a great fighter?”
The energy in the room shifted
“I need it, David”
Tank's voice was almost desperate. David knew they wanted to say more but something stopped them.
“ Then you have to listen to me. Don't let go of your anger, it will be useful. Store it, let it build. Let it build and use it when needed. You don't need to be angry at Milo, Asher, or sweetheart. You need to save that anger for a real fight, when your dignity is on the line when your opponent doesn't see you as a worthy opponent. For now, you store it. While you learn how to fight without it.”
For a minute the tension in the gym was suffocating.
Then Tank laughed and smiled at David
“That's the Best advice you've ever given”
David's lips lifted, just enough for Tank to consider it a smile
“Thanks, my dad said something similar when I was young. So it's mostly his advice.”
“ don't sell yourself short, David.”
“You're one to talk.”
The two stood there with partial grins. The conversation was over, it was clear to both of them yet no one was leaving.
David was expecting Tank to leave, everyone else was gone, and the gym was officially closed
“Do you need something else?”
David asked with his normal amount of annoyance in his voice
“No”
Tank answered
“ then you are free to go”
Tank's face changed to one of realization, though David thought it to be one of exhaustion
Tank finally looked away and made their way toward their bag. Once they grabbed it they headed to the door.
David right behind to lock it after they left.
Tank grabbed the handle and pulled before letting go and spinning around rather quickly.
“ David, I don't want to leave”
David was reaching his limit for the day, he didn't want to play any more games with Tank.
“Too bad, I'm kicking you out, go home.”
David reached around and opened the door for Tank. The cold hit him quickly as he stood outside waiting for Tank.
But they just stood there
“That's the thing, David, I don't have a home.”
Even though they had a strange lightheartedness, almost joking tone to their voice. David was fast to take this confession seriously. He slowly walked back in allowing the door to close
Intimidated and scared, Tank backed further into the building and started to overshare
“Ive been staying here. I don't use anything that's not mine. I just sleep.”
David held down his distaste about Tank staying before asking. He wanted to focus on the fact that they were in need.
“You can continue to stay here, just make sure you clean up before anyone shows up. And for future reference don't ever do shit like that behind my back.”
“ Of course, the first time it was an accident. Still sorry for not asking. I don't really make enough to pay you what I should but I do have some-”
“ no, I don't need your money Tank.”
“But I-”
“You staying here doesn't change how much rent or utilities cost, that is as long as you aren't taking extra showers or anything. So I don't need the money, you just save up while you stay here so that you can get a place.”
“Thanks, David”
“Yeah, no problem. Ive got some paperwork to do in my office. I'll lock up now and say goodbye before I go.”
I wanted to get this out before I run out of motivation
Summary: David realizes he has a crush on his friend, Theo, another boy. And panics at what it means, what his dad might think. ( 14-15 year old david)
Trigge warning: panic attacks, mention of homopobia and abuse
“That was my mom, I've got to head home”
Asher announced after getting off the phone
“Oh and you to milo”
Ashers and Milo were neighbors and their moms were best friends, so when Asher got a call it was often also for milo.
Milo groaned as his character was K.O'd , letting the control fall lightly to the ground
“ I'll beat you next week Theo, you just wait.”
“ I think you said that last week”
Theo teased not expecting the quite host to do the same
“ and the week before that”
Milo recoiled as if physically hit
Asher laughed as he patted his friends shoulder
“ Come on buddy. They can gloat all they want but you and me, we get to have my moms famous Brownies.”
Asher stuck out his tongue as he and Milo took their leave
Theo closed out the Game knowing David wasn't interested in a round
After he made sure everything was how he found it he stood up and grabbed his bag
“ I guess I should go to then”
It was how things usually Went. One kid had to go home and the rest followed.
It didn't help that Theo was almost never here alone with David
Sure he had been alone with David
And he'd been at David's house plenty of times
But never had he'd been the only friend at David's house.
It felt weird and it made him a little flustered
“ why?”
David's simple word shocked Theo, this was what normally happened so why was David questioning it now
“ Everyone else left ?”
He wasn't even sure of his own answer
In all honesty he'd like to spend the evening alone with David, in David's house.
“ we have that project”
David said as he grabbed his own bag and made his way towards the Stairs
“I prefer studying in my room”
David made it up a couple of stairs before turning around again
“did you change your mind”
The sad tone hiding behind David's natural monotone voice made Theo panic. Stumbling over his words as he rushed to follow David
“No I just - I forgot”
David gave a small Laugh as he climbed the stairs
“ yeah that's why you asked for my help”
once the two were settled David offered to go get them something, he wanted to be a good host
Which wasn't something he often felt the need to do.
Not with milo or asher
Not with any of they important pack members
But he want Theo to see him as someone he could rely on
“ I don't need anything.”
Theo tried to say but David was already off
Leaving Theo alone
In David's room
Restraining himself, Theo stayed seated on the edge of the bed. Were David had insisted he sit
Theo examined the room
That why he had to stay seated, to avoid being too nosy
There was nothing crazy in his room, a couple of dirty clothes were on the floor but compared to the room of his other friend it was nothing
David's room was strangle clean and organized for a guy his age
Theo smiled to himself, he thought it was cute, it was so David
Just like the bright red cd player on the shelf
David had mentioned it before
He liked it but wish it wasn't such A stand out color
And now that Theo was seeing it ,he could agree
It didn't help that there was very little decor in David room
A couple of childhood trophies lined the same shelf at the cd player, but that wa sit
It was fairly bland
Theo moves his eyes scanning the floor when David re enters the room
Dr pepper and water in his hand
David saw Theos eyes on the floor making him realize his clothes on the floor
Panicwd David hands Theo the dr.pepper and places the water on the desk. Moving to pick up the clothes
“ I meant to clean up before.”
Theo relaxed a little , cracking open the soda
“ This is the cleanest teenage boys room I've been in.”
as david finished throwing stuff in his hamper Theo caught a glimpse of davids blushing expression
He didn't say anything as David turned away. Clearly trying to hide. He wrestled through his bag grabbing things.
It took longer than it should, because he wanted to make sure his face calmed down before facing Theo again.
Theo realized what David was doing but let it slide
“ I thought you said no one in your family drank soda.”
David started to set up his work station, as always fairly organized
“ We don't.”
Silence Filled the room for a moment
That's how long it took David to realize he should say more
“ My dad said we should get some for guests. Meaning you, Milo and asher.”
David didn't look at Theo, Theo started pulling supplies from his own bag. Making David's bed his work space
“But milo and asher like mountain dew. Why'd you get Dr pepper?”
Dacid was now in , what Theo would call’ the zone’
Theo likes when David gets like this, he becomes less worried About what he's saying. He becomes honest
“ If I'm gonna have soda in this house it's not going to be that green crap. And you like dr.pepper so I choose that.”
Theo smiled , David to busy to see it
Silence settled in the room
Theo wasn't the biggest fan
He got out of the bed and walked past David to the infamous red stereo
“Why don't we have some music while we work?”
Theo lightened his voice, he wasn't even sure why
David liked it
He felt Special
So he walked over and set the stereo up
He didn't realize how close he was to Theo until they were face to face
the height difference was new
David knew he was getting taller but having to tilt his head down to look at his friend. It was like a splash of cold water.
Theos face looked different from this angle
There was something about the way Theo's bangs Hid his eyes. David got lost looking at all the small details.
The deep cupid bows
The mole on the right side of his nose
“David?”
The way his eyelashes fluttered up at him
“David”
David takes a moment, his face turning red once again
Theo was becoming addicted
David hums, showing Theo he was listening
Theo took a second to rethink what He was about to do.
“Have you ever kissed anyone”
David's eyes went straight to Theo's lips.
Theo nervously licked his lips
David had been asked this before, he always Told the truth, no. Even though most teenage boys lied. But something about this time made him consider lying.
He wants to give Theo the answer he wants. But why?
“No”
“Would you like to”
Both of them were still
“With wh- oh”
David's mind froze for moment
“But your - we are both”
“ guys”
Theo whispered
His voice was soft again
But this time David didn't like it
He sounded sad, disappointed.
It hit David like a rock.
The way he felt about Theo wasn't how he felt about any other man
Or woman
The tight feeling In his chest
His need to do anything for Theo
The way he looks for Theo in every room
His dad had talked about the way he felt about his mom
It was similar
This was a crush
His mind rushed through what this means
Is he gay
Is Theo
Is it OK
What will others thin-
“david, I didn't mean to”
“stop”
David loved hearing his name from Theo but he just need a second to think
He breathed to calm himself, closing his eyes.
When he opened them all he saw was the handsome boy
“ I'm Sorry about saying something like that. Im- I don't know myself.”
David moved his hand slowly,allowing Theo to pull away. But he didn't.
David's hand met theos
He was warm
“ I'm new to these feelings- not just for men but for everyone . But I feel something for you.”
Theo seemed to unsure
David knew he sounded weird.
David guided hand to his own chest
Where his heart was trying to break through
“My heart only races like this after a workout.”
Theo let out a nervous laugh confused what why David would say that
The their eyes meet again
“ and when you close to me”
The weight of this confession made Theo's Eyes light up.
“Can I kiss you?”
David smiled but before he could finish saying yes Theos lips were on his
It was just a Peck.
Yet it was addictive
When Theo pulled away david pulled him in closer
Kissing him again.
Both new to this it was slow and some might say awkward as they learned how to use their tongues
The music faded from their ears
As all their sense left them
Just allowing themSelves to feel
All they were focused on was each other
Not the time
Not the sound of the front door
Of the sound of david's dad's heavy footsteps
Or the creak of david bedroom door
Gabe didn't normally knock
And david door wasn't shut all the way
The two were clearly distracted to gabe loudly cleared his throat
David pulled away fast.
Gabe had never seen his son so scared
The boys hands disconnected from each other
David's hand started t9 tremble
Theo didn't know what to do
David's reaction was so strong
Theo wondered of Gabe wasn't as good of a man as he thought
Bit he knew he wasn't strong enough to do anything
Theo became scared himself even though he wasn't facing the alpha
Gabes mind raced as he watched his son begin to have a panic attack.
He started to wish he did knock
Not because he hated seeing the two boys
But because he didn't want to see that fear in his son
Every second that passed david got worse
When his eyes stared to water was when Theo couldn't take it anymore, reaching to comfort his friend
“ don't touch me”
David perked away from Theo. His voice was loud.
Theo watched as regret filled David's face
David turned around hiding from everyone
“just go”
He said
No one knew who he was talking to
Theo stayed still watching the son of an alpha shake
“ Theo, I've got this.”
The alphas voice was soft , similar to how he talked when they were younger
Soft or not he was the alpha, so Theo grabbed his bag and started to leave
He stopped and whispered to Gabe
“dont- please don't tell my dad. I just -”
“ There's no need for that kid. I won't tell a soul, but without your permission.”
Theo let out a breath, taking g one last look at david before making his leave
Gabe didn't approach David for a while
David was his only son
This was a first for him
He was scared to make it worse
Gabe Moved to David's bed, taking a seat there.
He watched as David worked on slowing his breathing
He gave David as much time as he needed
David's shaking slowed and so did his breathing but he still stayed facing Away
“ dad- I'm sorry”
Gabe patted the bed, he Was slow but eventually David sat on it. Leaving space between him and his dad
“Listen David. You being gay-”
“I'm not gay- I mean I'm not sure bu-”
Gabe softly Puts his hand on David's knee, while scooting closer to his kid
“What I want to say is that the gender of the person, people you love or don't love isn't important to me.What I care about is that you're loved, and feel loved. That your partner respects you and you respect them.”
David wasn't good at expressing appreciation
He just kept his head down as his dad continued
“ why- what Made you so scared?”
Gabe thought there were two possibilities
His son thought he would hurt him or be disappointed in him for being with a man
Or Theo, who he'd know to be a kind kid, could have pushed himself on David and that scared David.
Gabe favored the first, but he couldn't ignore the way David yelled at Theo.
“ i- some parent- even the most perfect- my friends they've”
David didn't know how to start, afraid to make his father feel betrayed emotionally
So he told a story
“ a kid I know , at school , they went through something like this.”
It felt wrong to David, to share every detail of his friends story so he skipped to the relevant part
“ and they came to school with bruises. So many they couldn't hide it”
Gabe Moved slowly moved to hug his son, he could here the sadness in his voice
In the hug David began to ball in his arms mumbling into his flannel
“and I know their dad- I thought- they were good people but then they -they hurt my friend for something- something they can't control- I don't get it.”
“ I don't Either kid”
Gabe rubbed David's back. Frowning at the world They live in.
Now wasn't the time but gabe would track down that kid,And the parents.
David calmed down pretty fast , he always Did, it worried gabe a little. Soon David pushed away from his dad , shock in his face
“I yelled at theo”
“Yeah ,you did do that”
David rubbed his hand over his face
“ I yelled at Theo after he kissed me”
His voice became strained with annoyance , for himself
“ just talk to him David, from what I know he's a good kid, he'll understand”
This Would be a good time for David to thank his father, but he didn't, he just nodded and moved for his phone.
gabe sat still, relieved of this outcome
“ Are you going to stay in my room all night or..”
David stared at his father impatiently
Gabe got up from the bed,groaning as if he was 50.
“ Alright kid, I'll leave you to it.”
He moved to David's door but before he shut it he couldn't help himself
“ You still need to wear protection like we talked about, even if neither of you can get pregnant.”
David turned bright red as Gabe began to hackle as he closed the door.
More thoughts about this fic
The kid david mentions is darlin but instead of being caught for being gay it was because they were trans and got caught experimenting with the other sexs clothes.
Theo and David end up being high-school sweetheart until gabe dies, and David pushes Theo out of his life. Even though David is happy and loves angel, he does regret how he treated Theo and wishes he had the courage to apologize properly.
I wanted to get this out before I run out of motivation
Summary: David realizes he has a crush on his friend, Theo, another boy. And panics at what it means, what his dad might think. ( 14-15 year old david)
Trigge warning: panic attacks, mention of homopobia and abuse
“That was my mom, I've got to head home”
Asher announced after getting off the phone
“Oh and you to milo”
Ashers and Milo were neighbors and their moms were best friends, so when Asher got a call it was often also for milo.
Milo groaned as his character was K.O'd , letting the control fall lightly to the ground
“ I'll beat you next week Theo, you just wait.”
“ I think you said that last week”
Theo teased not expecting the quite host to do the same
“ and the week before that”
Milo recoiled as if physically hit
Asher laughed as he patted his friends shoulder
“ Come on buddy. They can gloat all they want but you and me, we get to have my moms famous Brownies.”
Asher stuck out his tongue as he and Milo took their leave
Theo closed out the Game knowing David wasn't interested in a round
After he made sure everything was how he found it he stood up and grabbed his bag
“ I guess I should go to then”
It was how things usually Went. One kid had to go home and the rest followed.
It didn't help that Theo was almost never here alone with David
Sure he had been alone with David
And he'd been at David's house plenty of times
But never had he'd been the only friend at David's house.
It felt weird and it made him a little flustered
“ why?”
David's simple word shocked Theo, this was what normally happened so why was David questioning it now
“ Everyone else left ?”
He wasn't even sure of his own answer
In all honesty he'd like to spend the evening alone with David, in David's house.
“ we have that project”
David said as he grabbed his own bag and made his way towards the Stairs
“I prefer studying in my room”
David made it up a couple of stairs before turning around again
“did you change your mind”
The sad tone hiding behind David's natural monotone voice made Theo panic. Stumbling over his words as he rushed to follow David
“No I just - I forgot”
David gave a small Laugh as he climbed the stairs
“ yeah that's why you asked for my help”
once the two were settled David offered to go get them something, he wanted to be a good host
Which wasn't something he often felt the need to do.
Not with milo or asher
Not with any of they important pack members
But he want Theo to see him as someone he could rely on
“ I don't need anything.”
Theo tried to say but David was already off
Leaving Theo alone
In David's room
Restraining himself, Theo stayed seated on the edge of the bed. Were David had insisted he sit
Theo examined the room
That why he had to stay seated, to avoid being too nosy
There was nothing crazy in his room, a couple of dirty clothes were on the floor but compared to the room of his other friend it was nothing
David's room was strangle clean and organized for a guy his age
Theo smiled to himself, he thought it was cute, it was so David
Just like the bright red cd player on the shelf
David had mentioned it before
He liked it but wish it wasn't such A stand out color
And now that Theo was seeing it ,he could agree
It didn't help that there was very little decor in David room
A couple of childhood trophies lined the same shelf at the cd player, but that wa sit
It was fairly bland
Theo moves his eyes scanning the floor when David re enters the room
Dr pepper and water in his hand
David saw Theos eyes on the floor making him realize his clothes on the floor
Panicwd David hands Theo the dr.pepper and places the water on the desk. Moving to pick up the clothes
“ I meant to clean up before.”
Theo relaxed a little , cracking open the soda
“ This is the cleanest teenage boys room I've been in.”
as david finished throwing stuff in his hamper Theo caught a glimpse of davids blushing expression
He didn't say anything as David turned away. Clearly trying to hide. He wrestled through his bag grabbing things.
It took longer than it should, because he wanted to make sure his face calmed down before facing Theo again.
Theo realized what David was doing but let it slide
“ I thought you said no one in your family drank soda.”
David started to set up his work station, as always fairly organized
“ We don't.”
Silence Filled the room for a moment
That's how long it took David to realize he should say more
“ My dad said we should get some for guests. Meaning you, Milo and asher.”
David didn't look at Theo, Theo started pulling supplies from his own bag. Making David's bed his work space
“But milo and asher like mountain dew. Why'd you get Dr pepper?”
Dacid was now in , what Theo would call’ the zone’
Theo likes when David gets like this, he becomes less worried About what he's saying. He becomes honest
“ If I'm gonna have soda in this house it's not going to be that green crap. And you like dr.pepper so I choose that.”
Theo smiled , David to busy to see it
Silence settled in the room
Theo wasn't the biggest fan
He got out of the bed and walked past David to the infamous red stereo
“Why don't we have some music while we work?”
Theo lightened his voice, he wasn't even sure why
David liked it
He felt Special
So he walked over and set the stereo up
He didn't realize how close he was to Theo until they were face to face
the height difference was new
David knew he was getting taller but having to tilt his head down to look at his friend. It was like a splash of cold water.
Theos face looked different from this angle
There was something about the way Theo's bangs Hid his eyes. David got lost looking at all the small details.
The deep cupid bows
The mole on the right side of his nose
“David?”
The way his eyelashes fluttered up at him
“David”
David takes a moment, his face turning red once again
Theo was becoming addicted
David hums, showing Theo he was listening
Theo took a second to rethink what He was about to do.
“Have you ever kissed anyone”
David's eyes went straight to Theo's lips.
Theo nervously licked his lips
David had been asked this before, he always Told the truth, no. Even though most teenage boys lied. But something about this time made him consider lying.
He wants to give Theo the answer he wants. But why?
“No”
“Would you like to”
Both of them were still
“With wh- oh”
David's mind froze for moment
“But your - we are both”
“ guys”
Theo whispered
His voice was soft again
But this time David didn't like it
He sounded sad, disappointed.
It hit David like a rock.
The way he felt about Theo wasn't how he felt about any other man
Or woman
The tight feeling In his chest
His need to do anything for Theo
The way he looks for Theo in every room
His dad had talked about the way he felt about his mom
It was similar
This was a crush
His mind rushed through what this means
Is he gay
Is Theo
Is it OK
What will others thin-
“david, I didn't mean to”
“stop”
David loved hearing his name from Theo but he just need a second to think
He breathed to calm himself, closing his eyes.
When he opened them all he saw was the handsome boy
“ I'm Sorry about saying something like that. Im- I don't know myself.”
David moved his hand slowly,allowing Theo to pull away. But he didn't.
David's hand met theos
He was warm
“ I'm new to these feelings- not just for men but for everyone . But I feel something for you.”
Theo seemed to unsure
David knew he sounded weird.
David guided hand to his own chest
Where his heart was trying to break through
“My heart only races like this after a workout.”
Theo let out a nervous laugh confused what why David would say that
The their eyes meet again
“ and when you close to me”
The weight of this confession made Theo's Eyes light up.
“Can I kiss you?”
David smiled but before he could finish saying yes Theos lips were on his
It was just a Peck.
Yet it was addictive
When Theo pulled away david pulled him in closer
Kissing him again.
Both new to this it was slow and some might say awkward as they learned how to use their tongues
The music faded from their ears
As all their sense left them
Just allowing themSelves to feel
All they were focused on was each other
Not the time
Not the sound of the front door
Of the sound of david's dad's heavy footsteps
Or the creak of david bedroom door
Gabe didn't normally knock
And david door wasn't shut all the way
The two were clearly distracted to gabe loudly cleared his throat
David pulled away fast.
Gabe had never seen his son so scared
The boys hands disconnected from each other
David's hand started t9 tremble
Theo didn't know what to do
David's reaction was so strong
Theo wondered of Gabe wasn't as good of a man as he thought
Bit he knew he wasn't strong enough to do anything
Theo became scared himself even though he wasn't facing the alpha
Gabes mind raced as he watched his son begin to have a panic attack.
He started to wish he did knock
Not because he hated seeing the two boys
But because he didn't want to see that fear in his son
Every second that passed david got worse
When his eyes stared to water was when Theo couldn't take it anymore, reaching to comfort his friend
“ don't touch me”
David perked away from Theo. His voice was loud.
Theo watched as regret filled David's face
David turned around hiding from everyone
“just go”
He said
No one knew who he was talking to
Theo stayed still watching the son of an alpha shake
“ Theo, I've got this.”
The alphas voice was soft , similar to how he talked when they were younger
Soft or not he was the alpha, so Theo grabbed his bag and started to leave
He stopped and whispered to Gabe
“dont- please don't tell my dad. I just -”
“ There's no need for that kid. I won't tell a soul, but without your permission.”
Theo let out a breath, taking g one last look at david before making his leave
Gabe didn't approach David for a while
David was his only son
This was a first for him
He was scared to make it worse
Gabe Moved to David's bed, taking a seat there.
He watched as David worked on slowing his breathing
He gave David as much time as he needed
David's shaking slowed and so did his breathing but he still stayed facing Away
“ dad- I'm sorry”
Gabe patted the bed, he Was slow but eventually David sat on it. Leaving space between him and his dad
“Listen David. You being gay-”
“I'm not gay- I mean I'm not sure bu-”
Gabe softly Puts his hand on David's knee, while scooting closer to his kid
“What I want to say is that the gender of the person, people you love or don't love isn't important to me.What I care about is that you're loved, and feel loved. That your partner respects you and you respect them.”
David wasn't good at expressing appreciation
He just kept his head down as his dad continued
“ why- what Made you so scared?”
Gabe thought there were two possibilities
His son thought he would hurt him or be disappointed in him for being with a man
Or Theo, who he'd know to be a kind kid, could have pushed himself on David and that scared David.
Gabe favored the first, but he couldn't ignore the way David yelled at Theo.
“ i- some parent- even the most perfect- my friends they've”
David didn't know how to start, afraid to make his father feel betrayed emotionally
So he told a story
“ a kid I know , at school , they went through something like this.”
It felt wrong to David, to share every detail of his friends story so he skipped to the relevant part
“ and they came to school with bruises. So many they couldn't hide it”
Gabe Moved slowly moved to hug his son, he could here the sadness in his voice
In the hug David began to ball in his arms mumbling into his flannel
“and I know their dad- I thought- they were good people but then they -they hurt my friend for something- something they can't control- I don't get it.”
“ I don't Either kid”
Gabe rubbed David's back. Frowning at the world They live in.
Now wasn't the time but gabe would track down that kid,And the parents.
David calmed down pretty fast , he always Did, it worried gabe a little. Soon David pushed away from his dad , shock in his face
“I yelled at theo”
“Yeah ,you did do that”
David rubbed his hand over his face
“ I yelled at Theo after he kissed me”
His voice became strained with annoyance , for himself
“ just talk to him David, from what I know he's a good kid, he'll understand”
This Would be a good time for David to thank his father, but he didn't, he just nodded and moved for his phone.
gabe sat still, relieved of this outcome
“ Are you going to stay in my room all night or..”
David stared at his father impatiently
Gabe got up from the bed,groaning as if he was 50.
“ Alright kid, I'll leave you to it.”
He moved to David's door but before he shut it he couldn't help himself
“ You still need to wear protection like we talked about, even if neither of you can get pregnant.”
David turned bright red as Gabe began to hackle as he closed the door.
I LOVE SOULMATE AUS
I'd love to be tagged in all the ones including darlin
《 ♡ Soulmate September Schedule ♡ 》
hello lovely fandom, @aggro-my-beloved here! i’m over the moon to announce that for the entire month of september i will be posting soulmate au centered fics featuring your favorite redacted pairings! some are canon, some are not…but all the works listed below are ones i’m proud to share. the plots and pairings will be listed below the cut. please interact by replying or reblogging this post, and let me know if you’d like to be tagged in any of the following fics once they are
posted <3 (p.s. pls don’t let this flop)
all the following prompts are based on this post from my main blog, @buck-nialled
⑨.②.②④ ⇒ “Long In The Tooth” (LaskoxDear)
[lasko’s been eighteen for six years now, and frankly, he’s becoming sick of playing a juvenile. what makes his endeavor for a soulmate even more bewildering? they’re one of his students.]
❾.❹.❷❹ ⇒ “Trash Polka” (AsherxBabe)
[babe is tired of wearing hoodies in summer, and leggings in the spring. but their soulmate seems too caught up in his career to mind leaving little notes and drawings on their skin, rather than meeting up for a legitimate conversation. babe takes matters into their own hands, which soon won’t be covered by a mod-podge of their soulmate’s scribbles. at least, one can hope.]
⑨.⑥.②④ ⇒ “The Grey Area” (GuyxHoney)
[what’s more depressing than witnessing an amusement park in black and white? realizing it may be the last time you visit one, is probably what guy would answer, as he dangles upside down on Wonderworld’s “Surge” coaster. the pretty stranger next to him isn’t the worst company, though.]
❾.❽.❷❹ ⇒ “A Great Disservice” (DavidxAngel)
[david serves a dangerous line of work. and angel? they cat sit. still, both come home with cuts and scratches for the same reason.]
⑨.①⓪.②④ ⇒ “Rumination” (DamienxHuxley)
[a re-imagined dialogue to the elemental bois confessing their feelings.]
❾.❶❷.❷❹ ⇒ “Resigned/Sullen” (DavidxAsher)
[neither david nor asher have spoken post-inversion about the turmoil they experienced in the arena. not the scars that wouldn’t heal, not what caused them, and certainly not who kept asher from bleeding out on the ground.]
⑨.①④.②④ ⇒ “Pulsation” (Foolsverse!MiloxSweetheart)
[milo enjoys feeling his soulmate’s heart thump faster when he’s present. but only when he’s present.]
❾.❶❻.❷❹ ⇒ “Like and Unlike” (Davidxfem!Angel)
[angel thinks she’s finally found a cure for her crippling social anxiety at Dahlia’s local gym. but she cannot tell if david, the ill-tempered coach, will be the one to make or break her progress.]
⑨.①⑧.②④ ⇒ “Parting Song” (QuinnxDarlin’)
[when you’re standing next to who you think is your soulmate, as you watch the real one whither away in a shitty steel department chair—how do you respond?]
❾.❷⓪.❷❹ ⇒ “Battered and Bruised” (Samx Darlin’)
[so long as he doesn’t tell them, sam can keep up his act of healing darlin’ without suspicion. it’s magic, after all…]
⑨.②②.②④ ⇒ “Twin, Where Have You Been?” (MiloxSweetheart)
[“well, sweetheart. one of us is gonna have to change.” in which milo and his soulmate will forever be that couple.]
❾.❷❹.❷❹ ⇒ “Midnight Oil” (AaronxSmartass)
[the matchmaker test is the one exam nobody can study for. only fate will tell a person who they truly belong with. still, aaron attempts to pull an all nighter with his overly-charming classmate in an attempt to cheat the system.]
⑨.②⑥.②④ ⇒ “All Roads Lead To…” (DavidxDarlin’)
[david’s twelve years young and still leashed in red, wondering when he’ll meet the one on the other side of it, or if he even wants to. darlin’ is eleven years in, a hopeless romantic, and crossing the California state line when they notice their red string now has a little slack.]
❾.❷❽.❷❹ ⇒ “Change Your Tune” (GeordixCutie)
[cutie’s soulmate is the number one target on their shit list. because who on god’s green earth gets the tetris theme stuck in their head on a daily basis? well, they’re about to meet him...]
⑨.③⓪.②④ ⇒ “As If You’ll Live Forever” (ElliotxSunshine)
[the one thing more ironic than sunshine’s soulmate being a dreamwalker is how tired they’ve become of sleeping.]
I'm a sucker for a good (bad and cheesy) brothers best friend and I bring to you asher x darlin
Darlin who thinks their only worth their body and blood so they sleep with a lot of people because it makes them feel important and wanted even if it's for an hour tops
Asher who just wants darlin to be safe ,even if he never ends up with them. He's been in love with them from the start
Darlin who flirts with Asher like they do with many others. But Asher sees it as nothing, knowing that this is how the treat many others
Darlin who hides a lot of this sleeping around from David ( their "big" brother, their practically the same age but David is bigger)
Darlin who use asher for rides, talks and even outfit advice because he's the only one who hasn't judged them
Asher who get worried ( and a lil jealous) when darlin starts only seeing one guy, a guy that clearly does not care for darlins well being
Asher who voice his concerns ending in a fight where he confesses , but when darlin tries to do the same, hes in denial, they do that with everyone, and he says that
Asher who breaks darlins shell causeing them to break down, getting davids blood to boil. Being kicked out of both David and darlins life
Asher who can no longer help darlin when he knows their throwing themselves deeper into a abusive relationship.
Darlin and sam who asr still just friends
But one day darlin makes a move, they don't even relize the deeper feelings they just physically wanted sam
Sam who does feel the deeper feeling, but isn't ready, doesn't want them. Sam who even knowing that, doesn't stop darlin, he wants it just as much
Darlin that breaks down when sam is soft and gentle with them, darlin that stops Sam
Darlin and sam that just cuddle , because that's all they are ready for
Darlin and sam that still, as a long term couple pretend that night never happened
Lasko past relationship hc
Tw for sexual abuse in and out of relationships
Once he left home from his terrible mother he met a man
A man that he gave his literally everything to
This was laskos first and only example of love
So when that man want something, lasko provided, even if he didn't have or want to
He thought because it was his boyfriend, no wasn't an option
And his boyfriend was all he had. He wouldn't admit but he was stuck
Untill he made another friend, a friend who help lasko understand the truth about his " amazing" boyfriend.
A friend who convinced him to leave said boyfriend. And when he did , the friend took advance of the emotional lasko.
He ran back to the boyfriend. He didn't like it. But it was reliable, it was bad and made him feel disgusting but it never changed. It was predictable.
He stayed with him for about 2 more years after that. Till his boyfriend left him for another.
Angel past relationship hc
Tw for past sexual abuse in relationships
Angel doesn't know how to say no
In joking situations yeah, they say it alot
But when their partner is in needed
What are they supposed to do
It's rude to say no, deny them relief. That's what their past partners have taught them
So when David notices their disinterest in their activity. He stops, even when angel didn't ask .
Angel who's scared the messed it up
Dacid who comforts and assures angel that his favorite part os angels enjoyment. If they don't feel horny, neither does he.
And if he does, it his problem to deal with, not theirs
The way my jaw dripped when I found out that the person who rebloged this and the person who wrote
"David shaw was paying attention"
"Scared"
"Have you meet them yet:
I cried for like all off these
I didn't even know they were all by one person till now
I'm honored. I love those fics , beautiful angst
I'm a sucker for a good (bad and cheesy) brothers best friend and I bring to you asher x darlin
Darlin who thinks their only worth their body and blood so they sleep with a lot of people because it makes them feel important and wanted even if it's for an hour tops
Asher who just wants darlin to be safe ,even if he never ends up with them. He's been in love with them from the start
Darlin who flirts with Asher like they do with many others. But Asher sees it as nothing, knowing that this is how the treat many others
Darlin who hides a lot of this sleeping around from David ( their "big" brother, their practically the same age but David is bigger)
Darlin who use asher for rides, talks and even outfit advice because he's the only one who hasn't judged them
Asher who get worried ( and a lil jealous) when darlin starts only seeing one guy, a guy that clearly does not care for darlins well being
Asher who voice his concerns ending in a fight where he confesses , but when darlin tries to do the same, hes in denial, they do that with everyone, and he says that
Asher who breaks darlins shell causeing them to break down, getting davids blood to boil. Being kicked out of both David and darlins life
Asher who can no longer help darlin when he knows their throwing themselves deeper into a abusive relationship.
"Lets get food"
The (short, less than 1k) beginning of my brother's best friend fanfic featuring Ash x Darlin
Currently unsure of what the whole fic rating will be but for this chapter id say it pretty safe.
content and trigger warnings: mention of vampire feeding, low energy, mentions of sleeping around.
I'd like to thank everyone who liked my original post about this idea. I had started writing a ( completely different) first chapter but wasn't feeling inspired till people started liking that post
a special thanks to @professionallyyappin and @dawnofiight . Thank you for rebloging my idea and just helping me feel motivated
Sorry for any grammar and spelling mistakes and enjoy :)
'Let's get food'
A seemingly normal text message
That was the point, so if anyone, more specifically David, saw it, he wouldn't think twice about it
But what it meant was
“ I need a ride after sleeping with a stranger”
Darlin didn't drive anymore, not after Gabe
And there was no way they were going to let David know how many people they slept with
Originally they would just walk home, in the dark sketchy parts of town
Until Asher saw them one day
“Darlin?”
He called out at the hooded figure
They ignored him
“ Darlin, I know that's you.”
They didn't know why he called them that, he was the only one
“What Asher?”
They turned to face Asher, his car stopping in the middle of the road.
Darlin looked around and as usual, no other cars were on the street
“ What are you doing out here? I don't know if you've checked the time recently but, it's not walking around time.”
He smiled at them
“I'm just- yeah”
They didn't want to admit the truth.
They couldn't let him tell David
“That's not a very good answer”
He laughed before leaning over and opening the passenger door from inside
“ get in, I'll take you where you need to be”
He offered but didn't demand, like most of the men Darlin knew.
“ I'm- “
They take a moment to breathe, feeling woozy From the blood loss
“ I'm all good Ashy”
He barked out a laugh
“ If you're calling me Ashy, you're not good.”
They couldn't argue.
So they climbed in, defending their self
“ This is just easier, I could handle myself”
Their sparky sentence was shorter than it typically would be.
Another sign something was wrong
“ I know, but you don't seem at your full strength. And like you said, this is easier”
After a while he realized they weren't going to buckle their seat, so he leaned over to do so.
They simply rolled their eyes
Asher started to drive
Darlin Didn't say anything for a long time
he even though they might have dozed off.
Until they gasped and pointed
“Wendy's. Ashy we have to get Wendy's!”
They called him Ashy again, he's starting to like it
Silently he pulls into the parking lot and parks
“ They have a drive through”
Darlin states
“Darlin, If you're trying to hide what I think you're hiding from David, we're going to need more time.”
A vague sentence but Darlin caught on
“ lobby it is”
Darlin had a new pep in their step as they entered and started the order.
Once Darlin was done, Asher added his burger along with the same thing they ordered.
Before Darlin could get their wallet Asher had already Paid
It was a little disorienting, Darlin always paid, not because they preferred but simply because they knew the other wouldn't
They were too confused to even say thank you.
They found a table, amongst the sea of empty tables
Before Asher sat down their order was called, so he went to get it.
Setting the food down before going to fill up their drinks
When he returned, Darlin had already started to wolf down their burger
No pun intended
They didn't say a word as they reached for their drink, taking a swig before going back for a big bite
Asher just smiled to himself
When Darlin finished their burger they spoke
“ How'd you know what drink I wanted”
He jokingly rolled his eyes at the Question
“ I've known you for like, 8 years now. If I didn't know what drink you preferred I wouldn't be a good friend”
They started stealing fries from Ashers' plates, even though they still had their own heaping pile
With fries in their mouth, they said
“ I didn't know you considered us friends”
The sentence made Asher feel cold
He prides himself on being a good friend to almost everyone.
Darlin quickly caught on to Asher's negative reaction and tried to reverse it.
“ Not that you were bad or anything but I just thought you were David's friend, and I was just an extension of David”
Darlin's words didn't seem to cheer Asher up, but he still smiled And pretended it was fine
“ Well I see you as your person, even if you are related to David, you are not just His little sibling to me”
Darlin felt chills at that
Good chills
Probably their first time getting good chills
They didn't realize that was important to them
But they couldn't let Asher know that
“I'm only 4 months younger Than him”
Asher takes a bite of his food before, with His mouth full, continuing the conversation
“I wasn't talking age, he's At least a foot taller Than you”
Darlin laughed and rolled their eyes.
They then pointed to the extra burger
“ Can I?”
Others would probably not find that short sentence charming, but Asher did.
At least in perspective
Darlin was actively stealing Asher's fries but when It came to the burger they asked.
And when they asked, their voice was shy and sweet.
Asher liked every part of Darlin', but it was a side the soft sweet side one they hid away, so it was like a treat for Asher
“ I got it for you. So yeah”
Darlins' energy seemed to dip again, not severely but Asher noticed it.
He decides to hold back his thoughts for the day.
Darlin finished Their food and they left
The rest of the night was uneventful As he drove them home
He messaged them that night
'I know you can take care of yourself, but you don't have to'
After he sent it he felt vulnerable, so he tried to soften it
'We can get food to'
Low and behold a couple of days later he got a text
'Let's get food'
Followed By an address
Darlin was letting Asher into a part of Their life.
A part only he was allowed
Not so fun back story
Same tw from above
BTW: Your valid
I was originally gonna write a comfort one shot about this because I noticed there is a lack of comfort for victims of sexual abuse in relationships. Which is something I needed, but when trying to write it, it was too hard.
I know there still arguments today about if that's even possible ( which yes , it is) and I with the amount of people liking this post it make me feel more seen, and I hope others who may have related understand that there feelings and experiences are valid.
Idk I just felt like I need to say this
Angel past relationship hc
Tw for past sexual abuse in relationships
Angel doesn't know how to say no
In joking situations yeah, they say it alot
But when their partner is in needed
What are they supposed to do
It's rude to say no, deny them relief. That's what their past partners have taught them
So when David notices their disinterest in their activity. He stops, even when angel didn't ask .
Angel who's scared the messed it up
Dacid who comforts and assures angel that his favorite part os angels enjoyment. If they don't feel horny, neither does he.
And if he does, it his problem to deal with, not theirs
Chapter two of "let get food" is written. it just needs editing
I don't have a snippet but I offer a song based on ashers feeling towards darlin
Him by James Marriott
Lets Get Food Chapter 2
A brothers best friend fic with Asher x darlin fic and angst
2385 words
id still say this is Pg 13 because it has heavy adult topics but i would not consider it descriptive. I try to be clear with my trigger warning so if you think I should raise my rating or add to the trigger warnings let me know
Tw for this chapter: Extreme exhaustion caused by blood loss, vampire feeding, mentions of rough sex, mentions of sleeping around, scars caused by rough sex, mentions of choking, mention of claustrophobia, mentions of non-consensual choking
i highly appreciate criticism on my writing ,spelling, grammar and story telling. Positive and constructive , so let me know what you think and i hope y'all enjoy : )
tagging @achios @professionallyyappinabtangst
The address attached was familiar.
Asher didn't know why at first, and he was hoping it wasn't someone he knew.
The whole drive, he pondered why he knew this address.
Even after parking and looking out at the place, nothing came to mind.
Until he messaged Darlin, he had arrived.
This is the same place he picked them up last time.
Which had never happened.
There were some places, or people, that they visited more than once, but never in a row.
This one was different.
Asher's mood took a fast dive.
But he didn't have time to think about it as Darlin was pulling on the locked door.
Taking a deep breath and putting on a smile as he unlocked the door
“Took you long enough.”
Darlin's tone made it seem like they had plenty of energy.
But Asher knew to look for other signs.
The shaky hands
Paler skin
The way their face looked like it had no muscles
The heavy breathing
The blinks that were closer to short naps
And of course the marked neck
Normally, Darlin hides a few symptoms at a time.
Today they had all of them.
Once the car door was closed and Darlin was safe in Asher's care, they let the exhaustion take over.
As sometimes needed, Ash leaned over to buckle Darlin in.
The smell of another empowered was strong.
It was abnormal.
Even with the activity and proximity of Darlin and their midnight friends. The scent was never this strong.
Whoever lived in that house wanted Darlin to smell like them.
And Asher had a feeling Darlin wasn't aware of it.
When he finished buckling Darlin in, he pulled up to see the marks on their necks.
It wasn't strange to see the marks; it was actually more weird if they didn't have marks.
But this person
They didn't leave anything to the imagination.
Asher knew Darlin liked it on the rough side.
Just from what he'd seen on their skin and the stories they shared
But this was still something different.
Extreme
There were more bites than needed.
If he didn't know better, he'd assume there was more than one vampire.
then The hickeys
It was hard to tell what was a hickey and what was a bruise.
That was what concerned Asher the most.
The finger bruises that indicated they'd been choked
Darlin was claustrophobic
Darlin doesn't like being trapped.
So it would make sense that Darlin doesn't like being choked.
“Would you stop staring?”
Their eyes weren't even open, but they could feel the intense eyes of Asher.
“Sorry”
He should have left it at that, but he couldn't.
“It's just that you have bruises from being choked.”
Keeping still and with their eyes closed, they replied
“Yeah, that happens when you get choked.”
They were clearly annoyed, but it wasn't enough warning for Asher.
“I know I just sort of thought.”
Then they snapped, at least with their voice, the rest of their body still resting.
“Ash, leave it be. Just drive.”
He whispers a sorry as he starts to drive aimlessly.
Typically that was the plan—drive around till Darlin chose the food that spoke to them.
Asher drove around longer than normal. Darlin kept dozing off, but Asher felt like sleeping after that much blood loss, so he kept shaking them awake.
Eventually, Darlin was able to stay up without Asher's help.
A few minutes later, Darlin said Taco Bell was the place to go today.
When Asher parked, Darlin was still pretty woozy.
“Where’s my sweater?”
Darlin kept an extra sweater in Ash's car, a hooded one to help hide their neck.
They moved their hands around searching with as much strength as they had.
“I've got it, Darlin.”
Then they giggled as Asher reached in the back for the sweater.
He almost didn't believe his ears.
He hadn't heard that laugh in years.
“What's so funny?”
They giggled more.
“That name, it makes me all silly.”
Ash was quite close to their ear when he said it again.
“Darlin”
Darlin closed their eyes, enjoying the sound and the way they could hear that grin.
When they opened their eyes again, Ash was no longer in the car.
He was opening the passenger door, unbuckling them.
They look at him.
Asher felt like a knight in shining armor with the way Darlin's eyes sparkled. At him
He helped Darlin out of the car.
When they got their own standing, Ash unfolded their sweater.
“Can I?”
Ash asked as he presented the sweater.
Darlin nodded and lifted their arms.
Asher pulled the sweater over them, covering the scent the vampire left.
Darlin smelled like them again.
They went into the lobby and ordered their food.
Asher ordered it all, making sure to order 3 times the amount Darlin would typically eat.
He always ordered twice, but he felt today they'd need more.
Darlin stayed silent for the whole thing; they just kept their heads down and ate.
It was around 3 when they finished eating.
Darlin was still clearly worn out.
“I'm going to be honest with you. There's no way we walk in, and David doesn't know something up.”
Darlin's face agreed.
“Maybe, I mean you could stay at my place for the night. Will can tell David we're going to the club. And then later we'll text him that we're too messed up to get to his place, a perfect excuse for us to sleep at my place. Oh, and I've got that whole room for you since Milo moved out.”
Asher was a little excited.
Darlin thought it was cute and mustered up a smile and nod.
And they were off to Ashers.
When they got there, Asher found some clothes for Darlin.
Once changed, Darlin took a nap, which helped them regain a lot of their energy.
While Darlin napped Asher to tidy the place up. His mom always taught him to have a place nice for guests, and he thought Darlin deserved that.
He also found some fuzzy blankets and nice pillows for Darlin, who fell asleep before he could get them anything.
When they woke up, they strolled out to the couch, grabbed one of the fuzzy blankets, and turned the TV on. They wanted to do something with practically no effort.
When Asher finished the dishes, he joined them.
If you could call it that, as he was seated 5 feet away.
They picked a movie and started watching
Asher even made popcorn for Darlin.
He wasn't a fan.
He has no idea why he even had popcorn in his apartment.
As they were watching TV, Asher's eyes gravitated to Darlin's face.
It's amazing what random colors can do.
The way the movie lights cast on their skin.
It was mesmerizing.
At some point, his eyes drifted down to their neck.
He now realized that the shirt he gave them had a wide collar, leaving Darlin's neck very exposed.
And even in the strange light, the marks and brushes on their skin burned in Asher's eyes.
Just as his eyes burned them
They could feel his eyes on them; it wasn't an unfamiliar feeling; people used their eyes to judge them all the time.
It was unfamiliar to know those eyes belonged to Asher.
Asher was the one person they felt would never judge them.
With all that they've told him, he never made them feel wrong.
The most he'd do was cation them without judgment, which was a popular combo.
So feeling those eyes bare into their skin hurt more than ever.
And they weren't known for running away from pain.
“I can feel you staring at my neck.”
Asher choked at nothing, and as much as he knew he should look away, he couldn't.
“I'm—it's just the choke marks.”
Ash explained
“I thought we talked about this.”
Darlin said, but they weren't upset, so safely Asher continued.
“Well, I guess you just never mentioned you liked that stuff.”
Darlin stared at Asher.
He was the one feeling judged now.
making him talk more
“Well, you've been claustrophobic for as long as I've known you; choking seems like it'd be triggering. And like I said, I just didn't know you were into it.”
Not upset but also done with the conversation, Darlin throws a popcorn kernel at him.
“Well, you wouldn't know, because we've never slept together.”
A smirk was on their lips; their eyebrows were up.
Everything said, 'Let's change that.'
Except for their eyes
Hollow
If they let him look longer, he might find fear.
Fear that he realizes he was right
They didn't like being choked.
But it didn't matter; it already happened.
Asher looked into their eyes, Darlin turned away.
They sat and finished the movie.
Asher watched Darlin breathe throughout the rest of it.
Their breathing was only explained as being on the brink of panic.
But he didn't know what to do.
So when they got up to head to bed, he did nothing.
In the morning, Asher got up before Darlin.
Maybe he'd try making them breakfast.
Bad
Very bad idea.
Smoke was the smell that woke Darlin.
It wasn't enough to worry about a fire, but enough to check what was going on.
Emerging from the room, they stood in the open living room staring at a panicked Asher, trying, rushing a pan of, well, Darlin couldn't tell, but he took it to the sink, turning the Faust on before Darlin could stop him.
“What the fuck, Asher?”
He hadn't realized they had seen that.
He looked and smiled at them.
That damn smile
Everyone always said his smile was his best feature.
They weren't wrong.
Darlin walked into the kitchen, grabbed a towel, and turned the water off.
They opened a window and started fanning the pan.
“Go open more windows.”
They instructed Asher, laughing to themselves. Everyone knows Asher can't cook, so why did he even try?
When Asher returned, Darlin scolded him.
“Unless it's an active fire and not a grease fire. You don't need to put it under water, because now your place is full of even more smoke.”
He listened intently, probably because it was Darlin, which he preferred. Being scolded by Darlin over David any day
“Got it. But what's a grease fire?”
Darlin closed their eyes, needing Second to deal with him.
It was even harder because he was so honest and so cute.
Like a golden retriever
They wondered if maybe his relatives were dog-shifter golden retrievers.
After cleaning up and giving Asher a detailed guide on dealing with various fires, the two head out, first for food, then back to David's. Darlin lived there; it was David's place; Darlin didn't pay anything, and David was pretty cool for that.
They parked in the driveway, and Asher moved to get out, but Darlin grabbed his hand.
“These marks are still way too visible.”
They looked at the passenger mirror.
“Even with the hoodie.”
Worry was written all over their faces.
They couldn't find a solution and were actively getting worse.
Asher put his hand on their shoulder before flipping up the mirror.
“I've got it. I'll distract David; you'll rush to your room and apply some makeup; he'll never know.”
And once again, he smiled
There must be a calming agent in his smile because, with that simple plan, Darlin was calm and ready to face David.
Darlin put their hoodie up while Asher held the fast food bag; David couldn't stand it, and that was the distraction.
The two entered, and David was right at the door, probably about to go out.
Asher walked straight to him, holding the bag out to him.
David tried to talk to Darlin, but they were able to get past him as Asher lightly shoved the bag into David's chest.
“Hey buddy, I got you some breakfast.”
Instantly, David was distracted.
“This is not breakfast, Asher. Not to mention the fact that it's 11 am.”
Asher put on a puzzled face.
“so??”
David took a breath and sighed before answering.
“Breathing is a meal you have in the morning.”
“But it's 11 am before 12, making it the morning.”
David couldn't argue that even though 6 am was his breakfast time.
Asher was still holding the bag.
“Come on, David, I bought you food; the nice thing for you to do is at least put it in the fridge.”
David's stoic face stared at Asher's before he took the bag and walked to the kitchen.
As David did so, Asher's phone buzzed, a message from Darlin that his help was no longer needed.
David came out of the kitchen.
“Ash, I'm headed to the gym if you want to join me.”
“I don't have any plans for the day, so yeah, let's go.”
Then they stood there, both wondering why the other hadn't moved. David figured it out.
“Ash, your car is blocking mine.”
“Oh yeah, don't worry, I'll move it.”
Ash left to move his car as Darlin came back out.
Head toward the kitchen.
David called out to them
“Tank, would you grab me water from the fridge?”
Tank moved to do as he asked.
Opening the fridge, grabbing a bottle, and tossing it to him
“You got it, man. But David, why is there a bag of trash in the fridge?”
David came closer.
“What bag of trash?”
“This one”
They lifted the fast food bag out, the one David just put in there.
“What do you mean, 'a bag of trash?’ Are you making a joke about how bad fast food is?”
Darlin laughs as they open the bag.
“No, David, it's a literal bag of trash.”
Just as David saw the truth in the bag, Asher re-entered the house.
Though David didn't know yet
“Why would Asher tell me it was food?”
Darlin made a few goofy faces for Asher.
“I don't know David. You know, Asher is a weird guy.”
A gasp is what drew David's attention to Asher.
“I am not weird.”
David was already over this and decided he no longer needed an answer.
“Tank, please think that away, Ash, let's go. For the record, Ash, you're the weirdest guy I know.”
Asher defended himself as the two left the house.
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“Good boy”
They walked away
Leaving asher blushing and flustered
While they ordered asher tried to calm himself
But every time he felt okay their voice replayed in his head
Praising him
It was a form of torture he was secretly enjoying
When the returned
Full of life and smiling
His heart only beat faster, as his face reddened
“ You okay man? You're not allergic to peanuts are you?”
They joked, they knew asher was very proud of being allergic to nothing
Asher admired their face, so full of color, he wasn't use to it like that, at least not any more
He nervously stammered
“No, no . I'm not allergic to anything.”
He laughed A little
Making darlin laugh
“Well you're all red?”
Asher just continued to laugh in return
Then darlin had a revelation, they took their spit at the table
Leaning over the table to quietly share what they think
“ is it because I called you a good boy”
Apparently it gabe Shaws death day so I wanted to share some angst I thought of
I feel some others might have thought or shared something similar because it seems pretty basic to me but I've never actually seen others say this
But what if the night gabe died he wasn't supposed to be out
The only reason he was out driving was because darlin called him , because they need help
And gave rushed to them, and ends up dead
Darlin still in need calling gabe over and over, before they get a little upset that he lied and wasn't helping them
Until they find out from David that he was in a crash, like 5 blocks away from where they were waiting
Darlin the only one that knows this, and it fills them with guilt to know that if they never called gabe, if they could handle their own problems, if they weren't such a trouble maker, gabe would still be alive.
Darlin met quinn when their hair was shaggy, like they were planning to cut it but hadn't gotten to it
Then quin scared them mentally physically , their haihad gotten so long, it wasn't their style. But it hides the marks
They didn't cut their hair for a long time. They hated it, but it was any easier than taking the judgmental looks of strangers because of their gruesome neck
Untill sam
He wasn't the only factor, but he helped them change and become more confident and carefree in those scars
So they cut their hair, really short. Or Sam cuts it, the night being one full of emotion, sam took his time, softly kissing darlin before cutting large parts off. Sam may not have much experience with cute hair, but he did a good job, and darlin looks and feels great
Bonus:
they were still getting used to the short hair when quinn was captured. so It was another layer of facing quinn, with the "claiming" bites on display
Things Quinn might have said
" I prefer your hair long. More to hold and yank. I know you were fond of that as well"
" I'm happy to see you showing off my marks. They really are a form of art"
" How does your pack feel about this- fashion statement. Ooo- better yet how does that other vampire your seeing feel about it. I bet he loves you walking around with the bites of another vampire etched in your skin. He mustn't be to offend, seeing as he hasn't biten you"
" He hasn't bitten you. I can tell you why. It those marks. To us vampires - it is like getting a steak with a bite taken out, disgusting, tainted,worthless. I'm sure you understand. No one wants someone else's thrown out leftovers. "
I can't stop thinking about @astrodude-87 idea/theory that treasure is geordi after leaving cutie so here's some thoughts on treasure geordi
So one day treasure and porter are talking maybe about vampires and trancing comes up
And that scares geordi a little because it's so similar to the lack of co troll that he felt with cuties telepathy
Porter never even brought it up as a thing he wanted to do with them, he was just talking about part of being a vampire
But geordi can't stop thinking about it, letting his mind run on about how this is something porter probably wants and that geordi can't do