#a part of me does not want him to be Landon anymore but I also think it probably is

[soohaaaleemeee]

This Is Bad, Billy

Part 6 - Best Friend

Characters: AU Bill Skarsgård, here called Billy. He's inspired by real life Bill but also the character Clark Olofsson in the Netflix series Clark.

Setting: This story is set in the 60s L.A and New York.

Warnings: 18+, historical preferences, mental health problems, mental illness, abuse, suicide, mention of prostitution.

It was surrealistic seeing Billy again. We saw him from far away but at first I couldn't even believe it was him. The velvety hair that earlier had been combed back was now longer and wild around his head, he had a ragged beard but his body also looked broader. He wasn't lanky in the same way anymore. This was a man in front of us and if he had stood up both me and Landon would had probably felt small.

Billy sat in a wheelchair in the sun while Samuel sat on a bench next to him. He had a blanket pulled up to his elbows and leaned back against a neck rest. It didn't look good and I looked at Landon that had seemed to have lost that hippie calmness. He dragged his hands over and over his jacket in a nervous way while watching his friend. Neither of us dared to turn around but none of us were prepared to see Billy like this.

"Hey, so you got to come in, sometimes those young caretakers are slow as hell," said Samuel to us jokingly, but we were not in the mood for joking, we just looked at Billy terrified.

"Yeah… Billy doesn't feel so good today as I thought he would…" said Samuel while we sat down next to him. He instead stood up to angle the wheelchair towards us so we could look at Billy's face. Bill's eyes were focused on something far away while drool ran down his chin and down his bushy beard.

"Oh shit… My friend. Fuck…" said Landon while watching Billy. He had a split lip and some red marks on his neck but the stare was the thing that made you nervous. When Billy lifted up his head from the neck rest and laughed it was almost scary.

"I got you!" Said Billy and tapped Landon with his fist. I sat with glassy eyes and just looked at him while he started to play around and hugged Landon. It was hard to take in; it was all an act.

"Hey… Joanie… Sorry it was just a joke," he said and steered the chair closer to me. It seemed like he did need the wheelchair. I smiled a little and wiped my eyes with my thumbs.

"You're such an… Idiot!" I joked even if the tears wanted to spill.

"I'm sorry, I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity for a laugh," he smiled kindly and I looked at him closely. Under all that hair was still the amazingly handsome Billy. Bright green eyes, full lips and a deep dimple. I could see the scars on his cheeks anyway.

"You should be locked up! …Oh right," joked Landon and hugged his shoulders from behind. It felt like he wanted to straddle Billy's lap if he could. Billy just smirked a little and gave Samuel a quick look.

"Landon, ehh, and Joan. It was a joke but he did have electric shock treatment yesterday so be careful with him," said Samuel and moved Billy's wheelchair so he was next to him again. Landon looked a bit ashamed but I was just interested in Billy.

"Oh… What does that mean?" I asked Billy. "Are you hurting?"

"It was bad. Yesterday night but it's like okay now? I've just got a bad head and neck ache. And like, a tired body I guess?"

I nodded a little even though I didn't really know what he meant. I knew that electric shock treatment could be a good thing but I also knew about people that had never been themselves after it.

"How are you?" Billy asked us both and dragged his shirt sleeves down over his hands.

"Fine dude, come on we just want to get you out of here! Said Landon as he hugged Billy again. Somewhere I had thought it was me and Billy who would have the sweet reunion but Landon's sweet ways took the spotlight and they hugged for a long time, like two brothers.

×××

"Oh, it's from when they're tying me down? Some of the doctors like a fight," Billy said with a smirk and showed off his bruises. They were on his arms and wrists too.

"But that's the only abuse they have given you?" I asked carefully and looked between him and Samuel.

We were still sitting on the bench outside, even if it was drizzling rain. Both Billy and Samuel said that the common room was awful so we believed them. But there was a common room, in the institution me and Billy met was it just a lunch room for the patients.

"It's much better now. So much better now," Billy looked at Samuel with a warm gaze. "Since Samuel came here they don't dare to do as much. But there are a couple… who still like to tie me to the bed a bit too long." Billy smirked as if it was something funny but looked down at his lap. His dark blue pants were a bit big but also too short revealing his bare ankles and wooden shoes. When he saw me look at the shoes he smirked.

"I must have wooden shoes… They believe I will run from them otherwise, like I wouldn't just throw them off if I wanted to run." He said it with a low voice and gave something a look behind me. I turned slowly and saw a doctor at Billy's own age look at us.

"Is he one of the…" I started but Billy interrupted me.

"Yeah, so I'm not a fashion guru exactly, not like you honey." He gave me a charming smile and I blushed, even with the beard he had the same charisma.

"This honey will get you out of here. She has like… Stuff to help get you free," said Landon with a low voice but an excited smile.

"Yeah I heard you needed some money… for a lawyer?" Billy looked at me and leaned forward in the wheelchair. I gave him a blushing smile and nodded.

"And he should talk to a judge so you can get a new deal."

Billy smiled but it slowly faded into a saddened frown.

"That sounds great… But I have some quite unflattering things in my journal…"

"Nothing that will make them think that you should be here. Samuel says the same," I said and nodded towards Samuel. Billy turned to Samuel as if it was his father and only he had the truth.

"You shouldn't be here. You have paid for those crimes you have committed and any psychological treatment you will need you can get outside of the institution."

"Let's just hope it will go better for you than Marilyn," joked Landon. Billy gave him a confused look.

"Oh? You don't know? She killed herself! Or like, self medicated to hell six years ago."

Billy looked between us.

"No? What? Shit, she was so hot! And the happiest girl."

"Clearly not, people say she was depressed as hell. Like you, you know."

Billy just nodded with big eyes. Even if I've read everything I could find about Marilyn Monroe I felt left out. They had been in that world.

"You know, I think she flirted with me when I was like, 24? It was obvious she liked me but didn't dare to take the step, you know I was 'the bad boy'."

"She flirted with everyone! It was her thing!" Said Landon but he sounded a bit jealous. Billy shrugged his shoulders with a smirk.

"I'm 6'3 tall. Women…."

"And now I will interrupt you. Thank you for that immature conversation," Samuel interjected and gave me a quick glance. In his world you probably didn't talk like that in front of a woman, while Landon had asked a prostitute to show her breasts in front of me just a few days before. The generations were so different from each other.

"Anyway, the next step is to plan your case, so I guess the lawyer will come here. Can he come here?" Landon asked and looked at Samuel.

"During the visiting hours, absolutely. But, we should probably not mention that he is a lawyer because… Some of these doctors like to destroy plans…" said Samuel with a low voice.

Billy smiled a little in his wheelchair. He looked hopeful and his eyes were as hypnotic as they used to be in the magazines. He gave me a dimpled smile and winked at me while Samuel and Landon spoke.

×××

Tom Thomas looked so nervous it felt like it infected both me and Landon. He walked through the institution fast and looked over his shoulders over and over, like he thought someone would attack him. The only patients we saw, either stood calmly and looked out through a window or they played cards in uncomfortable-looking chairs by the walls.

"This is… This is interesting. Interesting," he said mostly for himself, swinging his briefcase. Someone screamed in the hallway next to the one we walked through and Tom jumped high then he laughed nervously. Landon and I looked at each other a little bit amused. It was calmer there than at a home for elderly, still the lawyer acted like there were murderers around every corner. When we came around the corner we saw Billy. He wasn't hard to miss with his wild hair, broad shoulders and impressive height. He stood with his back to us, talking with Samuel. He had his hands on his hips and was dressed in a khaki shirt, similar to the one he had on the last time we saw him. He dropped his hip while talking and it made me look at his butt. It had always looked so pert, peachy and alert. Like it waited on receiving a little pat.

"Hmm…" Tom said next to me in a fond tone and I gave him a look. Did he check Billy out?

"The lawyer!" Shouted Billy when he saw Tom and Samuel hushed him down fast. Tom smiled brightly and stretched out his hand towards Bill.

"You look like a lumberjack," he said while Billy took a tight grip around his hand. He smirked at the lawyer and licked his lips.

"I'm just as strong."

Tom laughed a little and raised his shoulders to his cheeks. Landon gave him a weird look. He didn't seem to have understood the thing I had.

Samuel opened a door to a visiting room but Tom stopped me and Landon in the door.

"I'm sorry this is between my client and his…?"

Tom turned to Billy and Samuel for an answer on who Samuel was.

"Dad! Samuel is my dad!" Said Billy and gave Samuel a side hug. I wondered if he had always been so physical, I hadn't seen it those years ago.

"This meeting is just for me, my client and his dad," Tom said even if he thought of calling Samuel Billy's caretakers or even his guard.

At first Landon looked pissed but then he saw Billy smile, so he smiled just as big but I wasn't as pleased. It was my evidence that could make Billy free.

"But we're all a part of this," I tried but Tom shook his head.

"It's okay honey, he just wants to get my story and such things. It's okay," said Billy and smiled comfortingly towards me. I sighed but nodded, this was all for him so of course I would listen.

×××

Landon leaned against the car and smoked. He didn't seem to have anything else to think about other than himself. And his best friend, Billy. I didn't know how he lived, if he had a job or a girlfriend, but he didn't seem to have anything to think about other than himself. I acted like I was as free, but I wasn't. I was a married woman and my husband had started to wonder what I was actually doing.

"But this guy you're trying to save… Why can't you just give the evidence to the lawyer and then come back here?” Daniel said in my ear. He was in L.A., in our hotel room while I stood in a phone booth somewhere in the Bronx.

"No… Em…" I searched in my head for an explanation.

"It's because of my father that he is in that place, I can't just leave him."

"And what did your dad actually do?"

"He lied and said Bill… That the guy had done crimes he hadn't."

"That's serious stuff. What evidence do you have?"

"I have some letters and also… My mom has said she will testify."

"That's amazing. She's so brave," said Daniel in that amazed way he often talked in. I smiled when I heard it.

"Yes… Yes, she is."

"You are too but… This isn't about me being controlling or not believing you can't handle it by yourself, I know you can, but I want to be with you? I will come to New York okay? It feels weird being without you."

His words were so sweet. It was everything a girl wanted to hear but I couldn't stop thinking about Billy's smile and his broad back, leading to that sweet little bum. I sighed deeply.

"We kinda living in the car and…"

"I can find a hotel."

I sighed again. I didn't really have a reason for him to not come.

×××

Daniel was a romantic guy but he was also used to some standards. If I hadn't gotten some interesting friends in my year as a model I would have never learned to eat at dive bars, sleep in a car and use restrooms as my only source of hygiene. I wasn't as relaxed as Landon but I wasn't like Daniel either. For me it was okay to live a bit sloppy the time I was in New York but that changed when Daniel came.

He made the trip to New York into a vacation. Hotel, museums and long walks in central park. He even brought clothes for me so I could be that fashion girl he knew and loved again. Landon gave up on us as soon as he saw Daniel. They might have both been seen as progressives but they were in two different ways.

I played a long but knocked on the door to mine and Landon's rented car a few days later to see if he had some news.

Landon opened the backdoor where he laid in his underwear reading the times. He looked at me from his angle, with his head upside down.

"Oh, they’re having some sort of meeting in a few days. They have contacted your dad," he answered. He started to sit up in the seat to be able to talk to me but stood up when he realized he couldn't find a good position where he could both look at me and sit comfortably.

"Contacted my dad?" It felt like someone stabbed me in the gut but Landon just nodded like it was obvious.

"Your dad, the guy he got the letters from and also some old doctor of Bill’s. It doesn't look so good. It's like the league of old white men without hair."

Landon stood outside of the car and dressed in his same old clothes. I didn't react to his naked skin, he looked similar to Daniel and it wasn't what I really wanted.

"I think I might leave it up to you to support Billy then…" I said and shivered while thinking of my father.

"We can't be there. Bill has already chosen to have Samuel there as his support…" Landon sat down on the car seat with his legs out and looked down at the ground. He looked sour and I could detect jealousy. Of course he wanted to be Billy's support. In his eyes they were best friends but Billy seemed to have a new person in that position.

"So what happens now? For us?" I said and looked down at Landon's dirty feet.

"Waiting. I will visit Billy in two days, to see how it's going. I think you should come with me. Maybe he needs your mom…" said he without looking up. I just nodded. Even if I had known from the beginning what would happen I now had a bad feeling. It would destroy my parents' marriage, my dad's reputation and he would lose his job. Everything for Billy. Was he worth that?

×××

Landon sat in the back of the car when we, two days later, drove to the institution again. I was driving and next to me sat Daniel. I didn't want to bring him, I didn't want to mix my world with him and my world with Billy but I couldn't just leave him. It would have been awful to just leave my husband behind. Landon wasn't amused at all by his presence. Daniel talked about how the institutions could become more humane while Landon just wanted to close them all. It was society making people ill. I sat quietly and thought just of Bill. Maybe it hadn't gone well at all. Maybe my father had used his contacts again to make his life miserable. Driving up to the institution's fence I saw Bill. Once again it was hard to recognize him, this time because he had shaved off the beard and slicked back his hair. He wore a white t-shirt and the big blue pants and smoked just by the fence while two caretakers stood close to him. When he saw us he waved a little and let out a big cloud of smoke from his pouty lips. Daniel was suddenly quiet and I gave him a look. He watched Bill intensely and I wondered if he reacted to his look, on how tall and handsome he was. Maybe he would understand why I wanted to help him.

"Isn't that the actor? He, who was in that movie where he got locked in a basement?" Daniel said and smiled a little.

"Yeah, Billy Skarsgård. He was almost a big name before he got locked up," Landon said while jumping out the car. Daniel looked at me with a big smile.

"Awesome. You didn't tell me he was famous."

I shrugged my shoulders and pretended to be indifferent before jumping out of the car.

A caretaker let us in when they had checked their list of approved guests, when we came in Billy approached us with a big smirk on his lips.

"I think your dad peed himself today! Fuck those letters are good!"

He came up to me and gave me a bear hug. He smelled of sweat but I adored his scent anyway. And his body pressed against mine. What a man he was.

I giggled even if it was a strange thought, my dad peeing himself.

Billy said hi to Landon with a hug and then said hello to Daniel.

"Husband," repeated Billy and turned his eyes towards me. I felt my cheeks heat but just turned my eyes away.

"So what exactly does it say in the letters?" Asked Daniel excitedly.

"Well this Psychologist, he more or less wrote about how they could succeed in lying to the court and which judge they should have. They had planned it well," said Billy. Billy turned his eyes on me and smiled.

"And everything is thanks to you, Janet," he said with a charming smile. I felt my stomach drop when I heard what he called me.

"Joan," corrected Landon quickly in a panic. Billy looked at him while Daniel and I looked at Billy. He smiled a little and then laughed.

"Of course. Of course. Joan!"

I didn't say anything because something with his mannerisms had changed. He may be an actor but I could see that he was trying to hide something. The men around me had continued to talk about the proceeding but I interrupted after having watched Billy a while.

"Do you remember me?"

×

#bill skarsgård #bill skarsgard #fan fiction #writing #story #bill skarsgård writing #bill skarsgård fanfiction #fiction #clark

[hopekirby]

Ok so the skull monster/bone warrior thing is a bit concerning but if he really is Landon or some part of Landon do y’all think the Landon we see now was actually made to love Hope? 3x12 “I was made to love you” (if that’s a Handon thing ofc) I feel like that could be more literal than we think at the moment. Because of what Landon went through in the prison world (which we are unaware of) he could’ve created a perfect version of himself for Hope? Just to love her? Maybe? Honestly that probably would explain the memory loss wouldn’t it? He erased everything he did in Malivore and the prison world. I need more time to think and piece things together but I think there’s definitely a possibility that the Landon Hope has now was created for her...

#tell me what you think #read a fanfiction too where Landon didn’t straight up tell Hope what happened to him because he was afraid to tell her the things he had to #do to survive there... #the skull monster is also always creepin on Handon like he/she watches them— #took their hair last episode too... #a part of me does not want him to be Landon anymore but I also think it probably is #watch me change my theory in a day 🙄😂 #I assumed a lot here but y’all get the point #handon #hope mikealson #landon kirby #hope x landon #legacies #legacies 3x10 #legacies 3x12 #legacies spoilers #legacies theory

[handonhaven]

Twitter is flipping out because a new staff writer was hired for the show and she has been very publicly anti-Landon/Handon. I know she has no control over anything and it doesn't mean handon is going to be broken up but it doesn't sit right with me that they'd hire someone who hates a main character. Honestly this season has made me very nervous about the future of handon and thinking the writers might give in to the loud group of fans who don't want handon to be endgame just to stop the harassment. Not to mention how they mistreated Landon this season without giving him any sort of relief. What are your thoughts on it all?

Yes, ugh, I’ve seen what’s been going on and I’m very upset, to say the least. I totally agree, this does not sit right with me either, not at all. I just don’t know what they’re thinking hiring someone who has hated on the main couple of the show and the male lead, and has criticized and complained about some of the writing on the show?? Are they not aware of the things that she’s said? If so, someone needs to let them know, someone’s gotta tell Brett because this is not okay. They should be hiring people who have love for all the characters and relationships and can be respectful about all of them. Not someone who openly spreads negativity like the rest of the antis. Especially when it’s about one of the main characters and the main ship, who are at the center of the show. I know that she is now claiming that she loves all the characters and the ships now that she’s been hired, but looking at stuff she’s tweeted in the past, and as recently as just a few months ago, that is clearly not the case.

And that’s true that she doesn’t have control over what’s gonna happen, that’s up to Brett. So I’m not worried about that, but I am worried about how she might write Handon/Landon for the episodes she writes. Because there have already been more than enough messed up and completely false lines inserted into the show about Handon/Landon, some of them taken straight from twitter, or added in for “humor” (when it comes to Landon anyway), and the last thing we need right now is more of that. I seriously can’t take anymore. We’re going into a season where Handon and their love for each other has an even bigger focus (at least for the upcoming episodes, judging by what we know) and we’re at a point where Landon has been through an entire season of extreme and constant trauma, and is still going through horrible trauma. And I think it’s so important that the next season properly addresses his trauma, I think that should be a big part of his storyline throughout next season. And they need to have writers that are gonna be able to do that the way it should be done, not dismiss his trauma and insult him. They need to have people who can understand Landon as a character and what he’s been through. And people who can understand Hope and Landon’s relationship and their love for each other, not someone who’s gonna call their love an “obsession.” So if we’re gonna be hearing more frustrating comments about Handon, or hear Landon insulted and criticized some more for absolutely no reason, especially after all he’s been through... I honestly can’t. So that’s my main concern about all of this. I’m just gonna hope that Brett will continue to be the one writing the more Handon/Landon focused episodes. And that this new writer will be writing as little Handon/Landon content as possible.

But I will say that this season hasn’t made me nervous for Handon’s future, it’s actually given me more hope. I feel like this season was so much about Hope’s love for Landon, and how hard she has fought for him, how she’s never given up on him, has not moved on from him in any way, and doesn’t want to. And how they’re gonna fight against their fate, and how powerful their love is. I really hope they would never give in to those other fans who have brought so much negativity into the fandom. I feel like Brett seems less likely to give into fanservice. When Julie was more involved, there was more baiting, everyone had a crush on Hope, etc. But now with Brett in charge, there’s not been any more baiting, no one is crushing on Hope anymore, there have been more changes like that. And it’s been very Handon focused this season. And also with what Brett has said in different interviews, I feel pretty good about it. It would make no sense whatsoever for Handon to not be together at this point, or for anything to change anytime soon. They would have to completely go against the characters and the story to break Handon apart. And if they were to do that just to stop the harassment, not only would that ruin the show, but they would be rewarding those people for their horrible behavior and the hatred they have been spreading all this time. So I really hope they’d never do that, it would just teach them that they can get what they want no matter how rude they are if they harass people long enough. And yeah, the way they’ve mistreated Landon this season has been absolutely terrible, and I’m definitely concerned about that too, and if it will be acknowledged and how they will treat him going forward. It’s all so messed up, but that’s a whole other subject. And sorry to go off, but this is all very frustrating. I’d really just like to have a peaceful hiatus without this kind of drama.

#answered #handon #landon kirby #s4 #and also the fact that she hasn't even seen tvd #writing for a show in a franchise #without seeing the first main show where it all began #this is all very bad

[tvdoriginal]

3x16: Fate's a Bitch, Isn't It? [SEASON FINALE]

Welcome to the last episode of season three!

We open to Landon and Cleo in a Da Vinci art gallery. The aesthetic and music are very appealing. They chat about Cleo's love for Da Vinci and how many are never acknowledged for their achievements. They get a clay heart that Cleo made that is supposed to help them defeat Malivore.

Hope and Josie give Clarke some tidbits of info and Lizzie knocks him out with a spell because they are not interested in his plan.

Kaleb and MG go to Ric and ask for his help in finding Cleo. There are things that Kaleb didn't get the chance to tell her, and Ric tells him about the break-in at the museum. Ric then grants them permission for their first superhero mission.

The girls are on their way back to the school and Hope talks to Josie about going full tribrid. Josie tells her that that's not an option. She leaves to go into the gas station with Lizzie, and Hope eyes the car keys. Before she takes off in Damon's car, she talks to Clarke about his plan.

Kaleb and MG go to the museum under the guise of being detectives. Kaleb compels the bodyguard that Landon beat up after he confirms that the perps were Cleo and Landon. MG asks Kaleb if he knows what he's going to say to Cleo, and MG finds her missing key card.

Hope parks herself and Clarke in the middle of the woods. She uses the copycat spell that she used at the end of season one, and discovers that Clarke has human blood now. Not Malivore mud.

Cleo tells Landon what the Malivore blood mud can do but her locator spell seemingly does not work.

Lizzie tells Josie that they need to find Hope a rebound but Josie insists they be worried about her actual state of being and mind. Ethan comes out of the blue and picks them up.

Landon talks to Cleo about what it was like in the prison world and attempts to relate to her. They share trauma stories and bond.

Hope reveals to Clarke that Landon is not a phoenix anymore and he says he thought they were destined to be together. The locator works after lagging, and the two head on their way. On the way, Hope talks about how incompatible she and Landon are, while Clarke believes they will work it out.

On the way to find Landon and Cleo, MG and Kaleb see a car accident and decide to help the civilians.

After giving the twins a ride home, Lizzie invites Ethan inside the Salvatore school for a tour which Josie says is a bad idea. Finch comes out and Josie asks for her help.

Back with Landon and Cleo, they hold hands and Landon gets inspiration. Hope storms in after his experience. Clarke emerges behind Hope, who storms out. Cleo follows her, leaving the two brothers alone.

Josie and Finch hide Salvatore artifacts and Finch questions her motives. Josie asks her not to question her and makes them invisible once Ethan and Lizzie come back. Ethan suggests that they both go outside to the field where they throw the football around. Both sisters are plagued with guilt about Ethan having broken his arm last year. Lizzie brings up Sebastian when Ethan asks her about her last relationship. She also mentions MG.

Clarke goes to attack Landon when he mentions Clarke's experience in the Malivore pit. Only Hope knows that happened. Cleo and Hope talk about the current situation and Hope reveals she does want Landon to be happy. Cleo tells Hope that she hopes they will become friends again after it's all over. Hope goes back into the room where she finds a bleeding Clarke. She heals him, and Cleo finds Landon trying to run away. He yells at her to get in the car.

Superheroes saved the day with the civilians who got in an accident. Oh, shit! Cleo has without a doubt been consumed by Malivore as both MG and Kaleb forget that they were going to talk to Cleo. Ric arrives on the scene just as "Landon" finishes eating Cleo. He shoots him and Hope comes out. Once she sees that Ric doesn't remember Cleo, she knows Landon isn't himself.

Hope visits Clarke at the hospital. Clarke reveals what Hope already knew about Landon. She thanks him and recognizes that he escaped the darkness on his own. You guys! I don't totally ship them, but the part of me that did loves the tender scene.

Josie finds Finch who is reading a book in the living room. Finch doesn't want the two of them to keep secrets since she comes from a family who didn't tell her she's a werewolf. Josie tells Finch the truth about what happened at the football game and that she doesn't want Ethan to be hurt anymore. Lizzie comes in and tells them that Ethan asked her out.

Superheroes are still trying to figure out their names when Ric interrupts. He informs them that they lost another student (Cleo). He gives Kaleb the option of remembering Cleo even though it'll be painful. He accepts.

Hope does a spell that reminds everyone who Cleo is. She makes a panda promise that she won't do it again (leave them and go rogue).

Cleo is enveloped in darkness and hears monster noises. She sees a bright light and follows it.

Malivore wakes up trapped in the gym of the Salvatore school and all the main characters enter. Malivore says he wants something, smiles, and that is where season three leaves us.

See you in October!

#legacies #legacies season 3 #hope mikaelson #danielle rose russell #nick fink #leo howard #ethan machado #lizzie saltzman #josie saltzman #jenny boyd #kaylee bryant #cleo sowande #landon kirby #aria shahghasemi #alaric saltzman #malivore #milton greasley #mg #quincy fouse

[berryscaryskies]

Final Gen!!!!!

-to start off, I did decide to break the rules of the challenge at the very end, because I just really didn't want to follow through with a cheating plot. it wouldn't have been any fun for me and I've been doing this whole challenge to Have Fun. So ya know. None of that. -anyways, Blue and Luka met for the first time her freshman year after one of the family cats(Spice) passed away. He was at the time a Grim Reaper at the time(I 100% used cheats for that part just roll with it) and surprisingly they really hit it off. She didn't think much of the interaction moving forward, but she left an impression on him. Some months later Luka goes thru this whole ordeal and manages to disguise himself as a totally normal human teenager and enrolls at her high school. While he did have a crush on her at that point I think his main goal was rather wholesome. Blue has a tendency to be very gloomy and sad and he wanted to see her smile. -After some back and forth and her having a crush on some other guy and the drama that That all entailed, he winds up confessing his feelings to her and she gives him a shot. They live happily ever after the end. lol -Blue grew up an only Child, and while she was definitely close with her parents and cousins and grandma and cousins. She couldn't help but always wish she'd had her own siblings to play with and sort of longed to just have a Big House filled to the brim with family members. Idk how being a Grim Reaper works exactly, but I think by then Luka had come to realize he wished he had a family and human home as well and fortunately that was something the two could build together. And now they've got this nice house with just enough room for them all and a Studio for Blue's photography (and later for Holi's art as well). And not a Single wall is without at least one photo that Blue has snapped of her family. -They started with Sansa, Blue saw this goofy dog at the pound with one blue eye and it was absolutely Fate. They Match!!! Not too long after they also had their first born! August and shortly after Holiday. August and Holiday were both absolute Charmers. Everyone loved them tho for different reasons. August is a very polite kid who strives to do his absolute best all the time, and unfortunately inherited his mother's own gloominess. He's always willing to lend a helping hand and hopes to one day be a doctor! Holiday meanwhile is a bit more of an Airhead and Out There to put it lightly. She's an Artist, and everything she does is viewed thru that art loving lense. -When the two were small they actually tried to have their third kid but wound up negative. And then just.. didn't manage to have any other kids Until August and Holiday were practically almost teens. That's when, by accident more than by design, they wound up with Landon! Landon is an absolute Angel, just a big softie who loves talking to people. Unfortunate cuz he managed to inherit his dad's weird Reaper Energy but 10 fold so most people find him pretty unnerving. But Angelic nonetheless. Feeling a little bad and worried about Landon feeling left out because of the age gap between him and his older siblings Luka and Blue looked into having another child closer in age. Which is how they wound up with Marion! She was a very fussy little kid, with a tendency to bottle things up. But she also loves dogs and dancing and gets along great with her siblings! (Though the older two weren't particularly thrilled about Either of their younger siblings being added at first lol) -I'd actually planned at first for them to have Five kids, but I think I'm happy with just these four :) This has been such a fan challenge, kinda sad to see it end, but I'm gonna take another break before starting anymore generational challenges tho lol.

#my art #my ocs #not so berry challenge

[aquariusshadow]

Live!Blogging Legacies 3x09

Aight ya'll here we go again with another Legacies Live!Blog session. Listen, I've seen things about this episode...I have high expectations regarding MG and Ethan.

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belgium...aight i'm down for a change in scenery

CLARK?! CLARK'S BACK HELL YEA

awwww landon youre such a dork i hope you're actually you rn

hope just apologize to cleo--she'll probaly forgive you...i think

i really hope we see hope and cleo interact i miss them

'harmless monster' my ass

yaaaaaaaay another mg and josie scene <3 (yes i saw lizzie and kaleb earlier i wanna see more too)

oh duh mg transfered to mystic falls

i'm an idiot for not realizing that immediately

look at MG inviting ethan to sit with him and josie

.............guys help

its just one scene

its just one scene

thank god lizzie's still pissed at hope, now we just need hope to apologize or do some reconciliation thing

"as your new bestie" awwwwww i really like lizzie/kaleb friendship

OMFG "no tribrids allowed"

hope...you need to realize that landon isn't the only important thing for you

okay i like that landon is trying to help hope deal with everything...im not sure his approach is the best but she does seem to listen to him

monster be like hai

why is landon all of us hahaha

.......its cute.....im scared

dfgdafjgkgjs

"screw you" hahahaha

why does the monster sound like chirithy from kingdom hearts plz help

man i do feel for lizzie :/

i really shouldn't be surprised but i wish alaric would show more...i guess...frustration(???) at the danger hope put josie through last episode instead of just acknowledging it

but it's alaric

i dont expect much from him

LANDON THANK YOU

holy hell thank you for suggesting she apologize

see this is what i wanted Handon to be

omfg......is the monster...mimicking lizzie

ooooo werewolf eyes...this better go somewhere

why why why did it take me until now to realize alaric was the goddamn coach

OMFG YALL WEREN'T KIDDING ABOUT THE TWILIGHT THING

"about three things i was absolutely positive. first. mg was a vampire. second....shit i'm gay"

cleooooooooo you mediator i love you

landon you're so precious never change

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW "i think it's super cool MG has super powers" ajshfdladjfasdf guys help

...did MG only compel ethan to find happiness...cuz that's the case then i just ahsjflasdjfhs

gdi my idiot cats are banging against the door

interrupting my commentary ungrateful felines

honestly? i'm not really feelin kaleb/cleo as a romantic pairing? maybe i'm too curious about hope/cleo but i dont have an issue with kaleb/cleo

i'm very curious about cleo's backstory...will we get to see it after we save cleo from the gremlin?

"is vervain your kryptonite?" MG....Ethan...i....i can see it...so much....

he's so curious and excited ahaha this is precious

SUPERHERO NERD ETHAN X MG THIS IS ALL I EVER WANTED FOR MG

LOOK AT THEM

THEY HAVE A SECRET

A SECRET BOND OVER COMIC BOOKS

ITS A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN

HELP

oh god burn it kill it im too tired for that thing ew

is that damon's car

"gremzilla" jfc hahaha

look at my bbies this is what i wanted for MG

mizzie who??? bitch we got METHAN

this. is. so. precious.

i think i found my new favorite legacies ship

mg nooooooo don't compel him

you need someone like him

" dont leave the part where we met today"

i think you mean 'boyfriends' ethan

okay.........i'm not sure how i feel about a monster being the catalyst for hope apologizing instead of her coming to it on her own

i mean i'm glad theyre talking this out

but...if there wasn't a monster who's weakness is genuine respect this conversation wouldn't be happening

maybe it's better than nothing

but idk i feel like Hope, and Lizzie both, could've grown a lot more as characters if Hope 100% initiated the heart to heart purely because she realized what she needed to do (hell i'm down with Landon talking her through it like earlier)

poor Hope...i really wish she gets a chance to actually work through some of her fear

awwwwwwwwww landon "i can't be everything to you"

thank you landon for telling her what she needs to hear

i'm back on board with handon

i missed handon ( i really liked them in season 1)

oh my god is that

is that elena's house

adjfahlfdjasdf

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

and the fact josie played elena in the musical

and theyre here

afadfhakdfs

ok i really don't care about alaric's character anymore but i really do like his heart to heart convo with josie

i do like the damon and elena references, my nostaglic heart

"MG's my guy" awwww kaleb

mg and ethan are playing football togetherrrrrrrr

awww kaleb :/

awwww lizzie im sure josie will come back when shes ready *hizzie hug awww*

landon, hope, and lizzie watching a movie together..........i like this :D

oh wtf is that

dorian!!!

rasputin......... IN THE DARK OF THE NIGHT TERROR WILL FIND HERRRRRRRR.........no...no one...just me with the anastasia reference? okay i'll see myself out

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So that episode was probably one of my all time favorites. I just...really enjoyed the character interactions and the monster was entertaining enough it didn’t detract from the episode.

Also...MGxEthan did not disappoint. I love them together. Half my commentary was me gushing over them. I...I found my new favorite Legacies pairing.... Yes I may have embellished in the Twilight thing don’t @ me ahahaha.

#legacies #legacies 3x09 #liveblogging legacies #handon #methan? #methan #mg #milton greasley #ethan machado #cleo sowande #kaleb hawkins #lizzie saltzman #josie saltzman #hope mikaelson #landon kirby #yall i had a great time with this episode hahaha #i think they did a good job with character growth overall this episode

[freddieslater]

Ginny Weasley and Landon Kirby!!

So this is nearly like a month late! And I am so sorry for that!! I got very distracted, wrote half of this, then left it for like two weeks, so you have my sincerest apologies! But I hope you enjoy this!! ❤️

Ginny Weasley:

• Headcanon for their sexuality — Oh, she has the biggest bi energy out here. She probably figured it out really casually as well, like, she realized she had a bit of a crush on Tonks and was like, "Oh.”

• Have they come out? If so, how — She came out to Bill first, because she remembers him telling her about the boy he fancied when he was in fourth year, and she trusts he’ll be kind, so she waits until he’s visiting and slips it into conversation when they’re alone in the garden. Then she casually tells Luna while they’re reading a book that mentions this queer witch from centuries ago. Then comes the rest of her family, little by little. When it came to the media finding out after the war had settled however, now, that was a far more dramatic and hilarious story; the rumours flew around faster than her supposed secret lovers from her team! She definitely played them up and let people speculate for months, finding the whole thing downright ridiculous but at least entertaining.

• How their friends/family took their coming out:

Bill is as supportive as she expected. He smiles this knowing smile and hugs her, then they’re back to de-gnoming. “I’m happy you trust me.”

Ron is the second sibling she tells, because even though he can be a bit dense, she listened to him gush for hours about Krum, Harry, and his favourite Chudley Cannons player. He stares for a minute like he doesn’t quite know what she means, then he’s making her promise not to date any of the Gryffindor girls in his year because “Dean was one thing, alright, but if you and Lavender—“

George blinked for one second of surprise when she casually mentioned that she was thinking of asking Katie on a date to Hogsmeade, and if he thought she’d say yes, then he shrugged and told her she has a good chance. When she caught his eye, he shot her a soft smile. “If any of my other teammates catch your eye, let me know and I’ll see if they’re interested.”

Arthur was so understanding and supportive that she cried. They were talking, and she couldn’t keep it in anymore, and she just told him. He nodded, shifted closer in his chair as she rambled a bit to try and explain what she meant. When she wouldn’t look at him, he gently took her hand, and she lifted her eyes to meet his and he was smiling. She just started crying and he hugged her until she calmed down. “Thank you for telling me. I’m happy that you’re being who you are, and I will always love you for that.”

Fred grinned like it’s the best thing he’s heard all year when she told him about her date with Katie. He congratulated her, hooking an arm around her shoulders, and proceeded to ask many questions — mostly about her date. “Mum’s gonna accuse the two of us trying to end our lineage.”

She gave Fred and George full permission to tell Percy, because she honestly wasn’t sure about doing it herself. They do it in some really obvious but attempting to be subtle way, when Ginny isn’t there. He doesn’t react then, but he comes to find her later in her room, and he sits down with her. He tells her that it doesn’t matter to him, and he’s sorry that she didn’t think she could tell him. She assures him she was just nervous and he understands. “I will always protect you. Even when you don’t need me.”

Charlie was delighted. She told him in a letter because she wasn’t sure when she’d see him but what he wrote back was nothing but love and support, and he actually came out to her at the same time, and promised to talk properly in person next time he visits. “If you need someone to talk to in the mean time, I’d recommend Tonks, she’s brilliant.”

Molly was the one she was most scared to tell. That’s why she waited so long before finally telling her while they were getting dinner ready. She stared at her back, waiting for her to respond while she dried a plate to set it on the table. When her mum turned to face her, she was wearing a small smile, and said, “Okay,” then handed her another plate and continued with the dishes. Ginny didn’t know what to make of it. Dinner was quiet. It wasn’t mentioned again, and Ginny decided that her mum tolerating her future relationships like she tolerates Bill’s marriage and Charlie’s lack of one was probably the best she was going to get.

As for her friends; she told Luna over a discussion about a queer witch from centuries ago, and Luna had smiled, chin in her hand, and said she was happy to have a friend who shared how she felt. Harry had sat in silence for a moment long enough for her to worry, then quietly asked, “If you’re allowed to feel like that in the wizarding world, does that mean... guys are allowed to feel that way about about other guys?” And she had indeed gone to Tonks once or twice, who was as delighted as Charlie, practically bouncing, and promised to be like a big sister if she needed her for anything.

• Do they go to pride? If so, with whom? — Ginny discovers that Pride is a thing through Tonks, who excitedly tells her everything about it at an Order meeting. She asks if Tonks will take her, which is the height of honour to her. Ginny casually mentions it to Fred and George in the passing, and they ask to tag-along. Bill trusts Tonks, but he still comes along. Just in case; those four out in the Muggle world is a recipe for disaster. She manages to convince Harry to join, too, so of course Ron’s there, and Luna was already planning to go with her dad anyway so they meet up.

• Do they show their colours? (Flag-wise) — After coming out to everyone she cares about, Ginny is happily confident in letting everyone else know. She wears the bi colours to Pride, and she got a few badges there courtesy of George that she has pinned somewhere on her outfits nearly all of the time around Hogwarts.

And now Landon Kirby!

• Headcanon for their sexuality — I just get very strong ace vibes? And possibly bi. It just makes Sense to me.

• Have they come out? If so, how — He told Rafael before anyone else. Just sorta blurted it out to him in their room after many, many days of overthinking how he’d say it. Telling Hope and Josie was then easier, as they were preparing one of their movie nights.

• How their friends/family took their coming out:

Rafael was the most supportive person in Landon’s life about everything, so this was no different. He picked up on Landon’s anxiety while telling him and approached his response with great comfort, assuring him that it changed nothing, he loves him unconditionally, and he would be right there by his side to stand up to anyone who said one word about it. His response actually made it easier for Landon to be more confident in accepting who he is.

Hope reacted in a similar way. She saw how nervous he was and told him that it didn’t make her feel any differently about him. He was a little more worried about telling her he was ace, but she smiled and hugged him, promised that they would never do anything he didn’t want to and she was okay with that.

Telling Josie didn’t feel as daunting; after all, he knew how open she was about her own sexuality, so easing it into a conversation made him less anxious about how she’d react. Sure enough, she gave him a soft, knowing smile behind the wide eyes, and they were joking about it within two minutes.

Lizzie was downright delighted. She claimed that she picked up on the “vibes” from him right from the beginning but couldn’t be sure, so she was just waiting to see if he ever said anything. He of course rolled his eyes at that, but he was grinning as she plunged into a seemingly endless well of questions — mostly about if they had the same taste in people, because they have Hope in common, so she wanted to see if it stretched to her two-week crush on Jed, or her infatuation with Sebastian. They got into a whole debate over Star Wars characters.

Kaleb honestly thought that Landon was already out, so that was more of a surprise to him. He swears hands-down that they had flirted a couple times, so he just assumed! It was a funny moment.

MG was bright smiles and literally just a ball of supportive sunshine. But actually, while talking about it, Landon kinda helped MG realize that he may not be too straight either. It was a nice, very insightful conversation that helped both of them.

Wade could not be happier. He had already come out to Landon a few months before during a D&D game— something that had given Landon a little push — and he’s so glad that Landon trusts him and sees him as someone important enough to share this part of him with. He, of course, also told him while they were playing D&D; he slipped it into his character’s story.

• Do they go to Pride? If so, with whom — Landon doesn’t really know what Pride actually is until he joins the Salvatore School, and after he comes out, Josie gives him a better idea. Mystic Falls hosts Pride every year (it’s a new tradition, really, but the town’s trying to pretend it’s always been so progressive), and so she invites him along. He’s unsure since crowds aren’t really his thing, but Lizzie is insistent (she admits she just wants to see if she can find the love of her life and maybe someone for him if he’s willing), and Hope says she’s going too, and after Wade, Kaleb, and MG invite him as well, it’s hard to say no.

He goes with them all and actually… it’s pretty cool. It’s the most colourful he’s ever seen the town, that’s for sure. And it’s fun!

• Do they show their colours? (Flag-wise) — He’s proud to be himself, obviously, but at the same time, he’s still more comfortable with keeping it quiet from anyone outside of his close friends, so he doesn’t tend to display either of his flags colours too often. He does make an exception for the second time he goes to Pride, though.

So, this was long. I don’t know whether to apologize for that for or not but again, I hope you enjoy some of these headcanons! I had the most fun with the reactions from the rest of the Weasley’s!

#halfthealphabet #ask away earthlings! #pride month 🏳️‍🌈 #ginny weasley #landon kirby #harry potter #legacies #🌈 headcanons

[landonkirbyappreciation]

Could you talk a little about Landons trauma and how it impacts his actions/ choices? I never really see discussions about his character on here 😕

That’s something I really wish they would address on the show, because that’s such a huge part of Landon’s past. And I do think it definitely still affects him and it’s just not acknowledged much.

I think recently it impacted him when he lost his powers. I believe I mentioned this in another post, but I think the fact that he grew up without any family that loved him and being abused and bullied would have most likely made him feel like he wasn’t important or special to anyone. So, to me, it makes sense for him to want to be special after how horribly he was treated. I think he’s always wanted to feel like he matters, and rightfully so. And since the start of the show, he always wanted a place to belong, and being at the school made his desire to be special even greater in order to belong there. So I think he does have insecurities that he doesn’t really talk openly about, but we see it here and there. Like how he felt after losing his powers, like he was weak and wouldn’t belong at the school anymore, or with Hope. And there was also 2x11, when he expressed how he didn’t feel good enough for Hope and didn’t know why she chose him, and that he felt like he had to earn it. So I do feel like those insecurities would come from how he was treated growing up.

And another thing I really wonder about is his abuse, because we know a little about it, but not full the extent of it? What really bothers me about the show is how they have Landon, who has gone through physical abuse, continuously go through more physical pain. And extreme physical pain too, killing him over and over again, and it’s so messed up. But also part of that is the fact that Landon is so willing to go through that pain. People talk a lot about how Hope is often so willing to sacrifice herself, but it’s interesting how Landon is actually the same way. He’s very much willing to sacrifice himself, and permanently too (as we saw in 3x01) and has often volunteered to die in order to save everyone else. And don’t get me started on him drowning himself, which was dropped without really being addressed... But I do wonder if the trauma and abuse he went through could play a part in him being pretty unfazed when it comes to putting himself through more pain.

But what I think is very important and says a lot about Landon’s character is how he’s chosen to not let his past influence his actions in a negative way, or the kind of person he is or his future. We’ve seen how other characters in tvdu who had horrible upbringings and went through trauma became very angry and vengeful because of it, becoming villains, like Klaus, Katherine, and Kai, for example. And what I love about Landon is that he has chosen not to be angry or want revenge, but just wants to be a good person and treat others well. I think he’s a very empathetic person in general, but he is particularly when it comes to characters experiencing similar situations to what he did. Landon mentioned that he used to shut people out because of what it was like in the foster system, and Hope had also shut people out at the start of the show. And also like Hope, he had had a difficult time trusting others after being hurt by so many people, so I think him understanding some of what Hope was feeling at the time impacted the way he was there for her.

And that also goes for the way he treated Wade and became his friend when Wade didn’t have any friends and had been ignored and picked on. Or how he wanted to help Sebastian when he was wanting to stay at the school and when Sebastian opened up to him about his abuse. So he really reaches out to others who are going through similar situations to what he went through. And sometimes he can go too far with that, like with what he did with MG and his dad, but he really did have the best intentions. I didn’t see it as him pushing his problems onto someone else, I saw it as him wanting to prevent someone else from going through the pain that he went through. But while that didn’t work out, it worked out very well for Raf and his dad. So despite how it turns out sometimes, I think he does want others to have what he didn’t, and makes a real effort to do all he can to help.

And I believe his trauma has also impacted his values as well. Because growing up without a home or a family has made him really value those things and the people close to him. Not that he wouldn’t have otherwise, but I think it’s only made his desire for a family and a home greater. And now that he has those things, he does not take them for granted. He is incredibly loyal, particularly to Hope and Raf, who are both his real family at this point (while also always respecting Hope’s family and their importance to her as well), and we’ve seen how hard he fights for them. And he seems to also really try his best to be happy with what he has, despite all the crap he still deals with.

So overall, I think how he’s dealt with his trauma shows that he is incredibly resilient and is always working hard to be better, but at the same time there are still probably a lot negative impacts that I really wish they’d explore on the show. But obviously I’m no expert about any of this, and there are probably some things I forgot to mention, but these are just some of my thoughts about it. And wow, that got really long, sorry.

#answered #tw abuse #tw suicide #tw self harm

[dershloop]

ok i know no one asked but in all fairness i havent talked about it but I HAVE NINJAGO AUS nd this is my ninjago blog so im gonna talk abt them. my main one im working on atm is the Hell On Earth AU where the preeminent doesnt get killed at the end of s5 and morro keeps lloyds body as an extra fuck u to the ninja and so he can do semi-human things while traversing the realms. it also includes my ninjago oc, Landon! if u follow me on instagram youve probably seen him but yeah! in my headcanon universe thing??? idk anyway yeah hes lloyds older brother nd kai's boyfriend bc i like him.

also!! they don't have their powers HOWEVER jay, with the help of Nya and Pix, is able to make cybernetic implants to replicate their powers. this however does come at a cost, especially to Zane and Cole.

content warning: gore, m*rder, just a lot of hurtin nd sadness. not brilliant.

Kai is the first to change. after lloyd is assumed dead (he falls off the cliff thing when morro grabs the realm crystal. kai panics and never jumps in but tries to pull him out instead. needless to say, it doesnt work. he does survive but barely, morro is basically keeping him alive at this point.) kai takes all the blame on himself. the others try to tell him it wasn't and they shouldnt have sent the ghost and guy whos terrified of water to help but he just keeps blaming himself and ends up spiralling until he just doesnt care anymore. not caring, however manifests itself in a... strange way. he begins killing (not immediately, its a slow process but after like a good month or so he gets to humans) to feel something and strangely, it helps. othere's something about the helplessness his victims as they realise who he is that just spurs him on.

Landon finds out whats happened to Kai from the others after not hearing from him in a week or so. he's convinced he can help him since they've known each other for years but that doesn't exactly pan out the way he thinks it will. which honestly is stupid on his behalf but he's a bit of a self insert so obviously he's not gonna be smart. anyway he finds kai nd actually finds him in the middle of murdering someone and naturally tries to intervene. Kai nearly kills him in the process but eventually is able to convince Landon to join him. landon also now has a huge burn mark all up the left side of his face that goes so deep his teeth and gums show around his mouth area.

in an attempt to try to kill the preeminent alone in the hopes they'll get kai, landon and lloyd back, 3 of the remaining 4 lose parts of themselves. Jay ends up getting swallowed by the preeminent. Cole gives his soul and Zane gives a quarter of his powersource to get jay back, but he's changed. they've changed too. any basic instinct of self or peer preservation Jay once had is now gone. he rambles, more than he used, and has peculiar delusions and hallucinations. he claims to have a new friend called Em who follows him around. Initially, everyone assumes its a coping strategy. purely an imaginary friend. however, jay can actually see Em and is convinced he's real. Since Jay can describe him in such specific detail and he doesn't seem to be harmful, the others aren't overly worried.

Zane's changed too. cold. calculating. apethetic towards everyone besides Cole. weaker. since he lost even more of his power source, he can't fight anymore. any attempt to over exert himself will just end in him powering down for a while to recharge. In his eyes, he was betrayed by the city they once protected. they all were. so, Zane ends up hiring Kai and landon on as bounty hunters of a sort. hired guns to do the dirty work he doesnt want to send Cole to do.

Cole is Zane's body guard. since he lost his soul, he lost any hint of personality he once had. now he only knows 3 things, protect zane. Lloyd is gone. It's kai's fault.

nya and pixal are in a strange situation. nya didnt lose anything really. shes bummed, sure, but she didnt give her soul or her heart to get jay back because she didnt have to. nya is the outlier of the group; she has developed psychosis or lost her sanity or whatever. shes survived this relatively unscathed. pixal, however, wasn't as lucky. after zane began to change, she tried to hard reboot his systems in an attempt to bring him back, but he wasn't too pleased about that. he took her processer out his system and attempted to get cole to destroy it, however Nya interveened nd saved her. now she lives in the main computer at the samurai x cave where, at night, nya tries to build her a new body out of scraps and parts of her various mechs.

so yeah!! if anyone wants to know more, just shoot me an ask or a dm or smth!! im also actually writing this as a fic so i might not answer question that'll be answered in that early on or if they'll spoil smth lol but yeah!! thanks for reading if u read this far ily mwuah <33

#lego ninjago #ninjago au #ninjago s5 #ninjago kai #ninjago cole #ninjago jay #ninjago lloyd #ninjago #ninjago zane #ninjago pixal #ninjago masters of spinjitzu #ninjago nya #dersh’s aus

[lihikainanea]

thinking about bill and tiger going on a winter road trip around the rural parts of europe. they take turns driving and eat at awful for you restaurants, go to all the cheesy tourist attractions, and a spontaneous mini golf sesh because tiger made a bet she could beat him. and once they get to their first stop, he goes in for a sweet kiss once they’re settled, but it naturally progresses into something more intimate. soft gasps, little giggles when he accidentally tickles her, and they have sex to the sound of the fireplace cracking.... brb gonna cry for a bit -🧚‍♀️

Ohhhhh bullseye, baby.

I don’t know if it’s just my Canadian side talking--we’re basically just a few chromosomes away from being polar bears--but there is something deeply engrained in me, something that really loves the winter. I am an autumn girl through and through, but something about winter is just...undeniably magical. Yes, sometimes it’s awful--the road conditions, the slippery sidewalks, the -40C, the 8 feet of snow that gets dumped on us weekly. But there’s also such a mysticism to it, a uniqueness, a lovely and serene quality.

There is the way that the bright snow illuminates a dark night--soft blankets just coating everything. It’s the way that it somehow makes everything much more quiet--most who have experienced cold winters can tell you that there is indeed silence that most of us associate with only the winter months, when the snow just seems to insulate everything and block out all echoes. A peacefulness. There’s the bright winter sky that is somehow just impossibly blue, a blue that you only see in January or February, and usually when the temperatures drop to insufferable degrees that no human should live through. The coldest days bring the brightest skies, and it’s a blue I’ve never seen anywhere else in the world. It’s the different kinds of snow that fall--soft and powdery, the type you want to just pelt at each other, or heavy and wet--the perfect kind for making a snowman.

Bill said a few years ago that the winters in Toronto were the coldest he had ever felt, and I felt some weird Canadian pride that we had successfully beaten a Nordic man into wintery submission. To boot--Toronto ain’t even all that cold compared to our prairie brethren. I wonder if he’s ever visited Landon in February.

In any case, despite its tribulations, winter holds a special place in my heart--and winter in Europe? Oh man. The November/December trip I took to Oslo and Copenhagen two years ago was the prettiest thing I had ever seen--Europe does cozy winter right. Everything is warm drinks, big knits, patios outside with heating lamps, blankets on chairs. It’s beautiful.

And maybe this trip is kind of her dream--but listen, for non-Europeans, driving in Europe can be terrifying, you know? I nearly get killed when I just try to cross the street on foot, let alone attempting to drive. But Bill grew up in these countries, traveled all over ‘em, and he’s more than fine with driving. Maybe he doesn’t even tell tiger the plan--he has a rough outline, but he keeps it secret. Tiger just thinks it’s the greatest thing, hitting the road in Europe with her big dude. He drives everywhere, confident and calm, through snowy mountains in a nice car, holding her hand. Maybe they start in France, drive on over to Switzerland. He rents a small room in a beautiful log cabin in the Alps, and it’s all fire place and cheese fondue and huge, fur blankets on the bed. They take a fondue tour. They hop on a beautiful scenic train that takes them around the country in a day. They go ice skating (he won’t let her ski, he’s not falling for that again). They drink mulled wine on their outdoor heated patio when they get back, all red noses and huddled together. They absolutely have sex under a blanket in front of the fire place, and it’s intimate and warm, both of their skin glowing in the soft light of the fire. The bed is huge, a big wooden frame complete with four posts, but they sleep glued to each other. He stuffs her silly, full of melty cheese fondue and raclette.

Maybe they head to Austria from there, he brings her to all the small pastry shops he knows of. He takes her prancing through the famous garden, takes her on a hot chocolate tour, gets enough chocolate snacks for the road. He brings her to Mozart’s house, introduces her to her first Mozartkugel, and he has to forbid her from eating anymore wiener schnitzel because she almost made herself sick. Maybe if it’s around Christmas time, he takes her to a few Christmas markets.

Then they head up to Germany, the whole time locked in an intense debate about glugg versus gluhwein--tiger can’t tell the difference, she just likes both but it’s very important, kid--maybe Bill has to stop along a few roads, let a herd of mountain goats go by. Even the ROADS are pretty in Europe. They stop for snacks in roadside restaurants and shacks, and god even the small motels along the way from country to country are just so beautiful. He takes her to all the German Christmas markets, hosts an elaborate mulled wine tasting (see tiger? glugg is so much better), feeds her bratwursts. Tiger is amazed that Bill can literally down an entire 1L stein of beer in just a few gulps, along with a pretzel the size of his face. In fact, maybe this time it’s tiger that has to intervene--Bill had 4 pretzels in a row and as he went for a fifth, she yanked him the other way. Got him a sausage on a stick instead, because somehow that’s better.

They head up to Scandinavia from there--a quick stop in Denmark, and that is entirely at tiger’s request. Bill’s Swedish side says fuck Denmark. But he takes her shopping on Stroget, tries to get her to properly pronounce stegt flæsk med persillesovs, maybe even takes her for a romantic stroll near Tivoli. Tiger makes the cardinal sin of mentioning that Danish Gløgg is her favourite so far and Bill almost like, smacks the mug out of her hands. They eat aebelskiver, and she laughs when he gets powdered sugar all over his nose. They stay a night or two in a beautiful little inn, before hopping back in the car.

Tiger loves that she’s just not worrying about anything. Bill knows how to gas up in Europe. He knows how the roads work. He knows how to park and read the parking signs. He knows where they can stop and get food, he knows where they can stay--tiger is just in the passenger seat, holding his big hand, and she’s glowing. He gets her a cute winter hat, a warmer pair of mittens when she’s cold. They pick up a few beautiful Christmas ornaments along the way, because the Christmas markets are just too beautiful not to.

They finally end back up in Sweden, but they’re not done yet. Bill drives way north into the countryside, where it’s dark all the time and where you can see the Northern Lights. He knows his way around--he rents a glass igloo for a few nights, gets a ski doo, drives her out to the middle of nowhere and parks it. The Northern Lights light up the entire sky, and tiger swears she’s never seen anything so beautiful in her life. She cries about it--god granny would have loved this. He hugs her and tells her to try to stop--wet tears on cold cheeks is never a good thing.

They sleep that night on their backs, still huddled together, watching the lights dance across the sky. He convinces her to try reindeer the next morning--tiger is a big fan of Christmas and eating reindeer just seems wrong--but it’s a pretty normal thing out there. She hates how much she loves it. And it’s a great way for him to reveal their next destination--none other than Santa Claus’ legit village, in Rovaniemi, Finland. Her squeal is so loud it nearly cracks the glass igloo.

#I love winter #there's no denying it #but also #I was supposed to spend a week in a glass igloo in Rovaniemi this December #it was booked and paid for #and then #obliterated #bill skarsgard #bill skarsgard drabble #BFF!Bill #soft bill

[evans713]

date night / chris evans

part two of busy morning

author's note: finally wrote the piece i promised @sweater-daddiesdumbdork love you💕

warnings: fluff, smutty undertones?, bad writing, not edited, i'm nervous about this one, don't know how good it turned out

fun fact: it takes me forever to choose the photo or gif because i want it to show the essence of each plot, okay not so fun, bye

Y/F/F means your favorite food, i wanted every one to have their own because it's a special moment

song: darling i do by landon pigg & lucy schwartz

Y/N blushed profusely as she left a howling Chris back at the kitchen. That man had no filter with her and as much as she loves it, she couldn't afford to get distracted. It did motivate her to work harder and faster to get back to her man and her good boy. 

She took the sticky note Chris wrote for her and stuck it at the bottom of her monitor. "Couldn't even thank him for breakfast." She muttered. 

"That kiss was thank you enough, doll." Chris' voice got closer to her.

Y/N saw him walking towards her with a glass and a jug of water. "One more dirty word coming from you and you can sleep by yourself tonight." She threatened. She was distracting her so much but she wasn't mad at him. Never.

Chris put his hands in innocence after placing the water near her desk. "I just need you wet- sorry, I meant hydrated." He laughed when Y/N's eyes widened. She took the first thing she saw, a pen, and chucked it at him as he tried making a swift exit.

"I'm not sleeping with you tonight!" She yelled after him. 

Chris could only laugh. It was so easy to get her riled up and shy at the same time. He hoped that after his purpose for that night, she comes around and lets him sleep with her. 

Taking advantage of her working most of the day, Chris started planning his surprise for the night. He went outside to the patio and thought of the possibilities. Both of them had set up a pergola and over time, they had hung plants. Since the surprise would most likely be at night, he instantly thought of what to do that she would love and added it to the list. 

It was going to be simple but he knew she liked simplicity. She had told him a million of times that all she ever wanted and needed was his heart. Of course he would love to offer her the universe. She only wanted him and he would always belong to her but a pinch of extra love wouldn't hurt.

Chris decided to get the stuff after preparing her some lunch. He knew she was so busy that she would most likely forget to eat. In the mean time he and Dodger cleaned up outside. Well he cleaned, the pup kept bringing him balls so Chris could throw them.

When he finished, he was drenched in sweat but satisfied. And it started to hit him was he was about to do. Should he call his mom, his siblings, your family? Was it the right time? He knew she wouldn't deny him. But today? What if she was still stressed about work? What if she only wanted to relax after?

"Should I do it, bubba?" The pup barked and Chris took that as a yes. He took his phone but his finger hovered over the contact number. Should he do it first and then let everybody know? Yes, he should do that. He didn't want to risk someone giving her hints. Because what if he chickened out at the last minute? Yeah, no. Her day wasn't even finished and if things didn't turn out okay, he didn't want the added pressure on her. Wow, no he was doubting if she would agree...

Chris felt his anxiety rocketing and Dodger felt that. The pup nuzzled his snout on his hands and licked.

"She loves you, you meatball. You'll do something nice so she can relax after a hard day and if the opportunity presents itself, you'll do it." Chris reaffirmed in a hushed whisper. He didn't want to risk her hearing him. "Thank you, buddy. Now let's eat something so we can get the stuff." He told Dodger.

Y/N started smelling something really good. She didn't know what time it was, didn't even had the time to check it but her stomach started protesting again. She would eat something soon. She would make the time. She hoped Chris would have some leftovers of whatever he was making.

Some more time passed and the smell got closer to her. Instinctively, she slipped her tongue to wet her lips. As she did so, she heard a groan from next to her. "Careful with that tongue, princess." 

"You are behaving awfully naughty today, Mr. Evans." Y/N retorted.

Chris laughed. "Your fault for being so sexy, baby."

"Now everything revolves around me?"

"Maybe not everything but my heart does." Chris smiled at her.

Y/N blushed. "Thank you for loving me, Chris." She whispered.

Chris set down the plate with food he brought to her and crouched in front of her, she noticed his damp hair and clean smell. "It's my pleasure, always." He promised and bent forward to kiss her. "I made you some tacos, real ones because I know you don't like the others." Both of them chuckled.

"It looks and smells so good, Chris. Thank you so much." It was her turn to close the gap between them. She tried making the kiss last without losing herself on him. "I love you, a few more hours and hopefully I'll be done."

"Don't pressure yourself for me, babygirl. I don't want you more stressed." Chris kissed her knee and stood up. He took her breakfast tray and kissed the top of her head. "I need to run some errands. I'm taking Dodger with me so he doesn't distract you and we'll be back in a couple of hours, okay?"

"Okay. Be safe. I love you."

"I love you too, doll."

/

Y/N finally finished. Edited and approved. Her shoulders slumped and she rested her forehead against the cool desk. She felt the tension slowly leaving her body and all she wanted was Chris to carry her to bed. 

But the house was quiet. She didn't think he and Dodger were back yet.

Getting up from her chair, she stretched her body and let out a big yawn. She took her plate, the glass and the empty jug to the kitchen. More yawns escaped her lips as she put everything in the dishwasher. Then went onto checking the garage and the lack of his car told her enough. She checked her phone.

'Hi, beautiful. 

We miss you.

We'll bring dinner home.

I love you, immensely.'

Y/N smiled at the text and took a screenshot of it, adding it to the album she created for texts from Chris she cherishes. Which reminded her to take the sticky note Chris wrote her in the morning with her to the bedroom. She took out a tin box from their dresser and carefully placed the note inside, smiling at the almost full box. She had lost count of how many boxes Chris has gotten her and that they had already filled up. Once Chris realised that she was keeping them, he promised her to get her more boxes and every time he saw one he'd think she might like, he got it. He also showed her his own stash that he kept in between the pages of his books.

She took her phone and typed her answer.

'I miss you too.

Drive safe.

I love you more.'

She put her phone aside and bribed herself to take a shower. Her bed looked so inviting but she wanted to get the work day's feeling off of her so she could fully relax. Inside, the bathroom, she had a similar conflict. Shower or bath. She settled for shower, she might fall asleep and drown. And Chris would be so mad at her if she died before him.

After the quick shower, she couldn't help it anymore. She was barely strong enough to take Chris' t-shirt that he had used to sleep the night before and pull it over her head. She towel-dried her hair one final time and she slipped underneath the bedsheets. She was out like a light the moment her head touched the pillow.

Chris was running around like crazy. It was later than he thought it would be but he had most of the stuff he needed. He was just missing the food but he could just have it delivered. Part of him hoped she was still busy. Not stressed, just busy so he could set everything up. But upon entering their bedroom, the sight broke his heart, making him smile sadly. At least she was resting.

Y/N was curled up in a ball, her head peeking from under the pile of sheets and blankets. She had most of her face buried on his pillow, clutching it as if she were clutching him.

He was about to step outside, not wanting to interrupt your sleep when Dodger slipped between his legs and jumped on the bed, going for Y/N's face.

"Dodge, no!" Chris whisper-shouted. He tried taking the pup away from her when he heard her giggles. 

"I missed you too, bubba." She said as she tried to get the pup under control. "I missed you too, love." She said to Chris.

"Sorry, baby. Didn't know he was going to do that." Chris winced when Y/N tried stifling a yawn. "Dodger, down. Let momma sleep." He got down and sat next to his legs.

"It's okay."

"Go back to sleep, angel. I'll let you know when dinner is ready."

"But-"

"No buts," Another yawned escaped her lips, the soft sound making him chuckle. "Y/N, please, get some more rest."

Y/N didn't have it in her to fight him for once. She nodded and reassumed her previous position. Chris kissed her temple and she was back asleep. He didn't like seeing her so tired but for once he could use it. 

Chris didn't waste more time and first took the twinkling lights he bought. There was a lot of lights but he wanted to make sure everything was perfect for her. It took him almost an hour but he hanged them over the pergola. He made sure they were working before moving onto the next task. 

Next, he moved their patio table to be in the centre of the pergola and left two chairs in front of each other before moving the rest of the furniture to the side. Then he took the box of red rose petals and sprinkled them over the table, being grateful that it wasn't windy. He knew how she didn't like flowers being cut so he got fallen petals from the florist downtown, glad to have found enough for the table and a small trail leading to it.

Almost show time. God, he was starting to get nervous. But he had to remind himself not to show it. She would see right through him and think there was something wrong. Yes, his face gave everything away and it got her concerned. 

He started the fire pit and turned the twinkling lights back on. He got the plates, glasses and cutlery they might need and set up the table. He grabbed the two candles he bought and lit them, making sure nothing was close enough to catch on fire. He really, really didn't want anything to go wrong tonight.

Everything was almost ready. He was only waiting for the food so he could go wake you up. He thought about changing his clothes but before he made up his mind, the doorbell rang followed by a bark.

"Bubba, shh." Chris went to the door and greeted the delivery man. They chatted for a bit while he made sure everything was delivered and then paid, thanking the man with a nice tip.

Chris stopped dead on his tracks as he had entered the kitchen. Y/N was standing on the doorway that led to the patio. She had a hand covering her mouth while she looked at everything he had done.

“I was thinking we could have a date night.” Chris’ voice sounded from behind her. She turned around and he noticed tears in her eyes. “You don’t like it?” He was starting to get nervous. Maybe his idea wasn’t as romantic as he had previously thought.

Y/N walked up to him, taking the food from his hands and placing it on the counter next to him before crashing her lips against his. Chris kissed her deeply and moaned at finally having her in his arms without restraints. "Like it? Are you serious?" She whispered against his lips, her eyes making sure to captivate his. "I love it. You are the most amazing man ever and I'm so lucky to have you."

"I'm so lucky to have you." Chris whispered and pecker her lips. 

"If I wasn't so hungry for food," She kissed his nose. "I'd be ravishing you."

"Darling, don't say things like that." Chris groaned. "You know they take me places."

"I'll take you to bed later, I promise." She winked and started taking the food out, being loyally followed by Dodger.

"You are tease, baby."

"I say the exact thing about you. You breathe and I want to jump you."

Chris laughed as they took Y/F/F and the wine outside. Y/N once more was transfixed with the set up of their date. She really didn't deserve her man. He was always so thoughtful. It was plain Chris. He was born and raised to be a gentleman.

He took the opportunity to set up the speakers with both their favorite songs and walked back to her. "Ready to eat?" He asked.

Y/N nodded and Chris helped her push her chair. "I can't believe you planned all this for me. How long did it take you?" She asked as she took her first bite, offering a small piece to the pup next to her.

"There's nothing I wouldn't do for you." Chris winked, loving the blush slowly coating her cheeks. "I wanted to do something special for you after working so hard." He said, trying so hard to keep a normal expression on his face.

"Come on, Chris. You can't lie to me."

"I'm not." Now he was the one blushing. 

"I think you just want to get in my pants."

Chris let out a hearty laugh. "You got me."

Y/N dropped the subject. It was an incredibly sweet gesture and she knew there wasn't a malicious ulterior motive to his actions. 

Once they finished eating, Chris got up from his chair and offered his hand to her. "May I have a dance?" Dodger's head perked up but since there wasn't any more food involved, he ignored his humans.

She accepted his offer and stood up, coming to stand in front of him. Chris took his phone out and chose 'Darling I Do'. The song started and Y/N couldn't help but let out a loud laugh, making him join her. "Are you really trying to seduce me with a Shrek song?"

Chris laughed even harder. "It's a very good and very romantic song." He said as he pulled her closer to him.

"You are such an adorable dork." And he was, Y/N had mentioned liking the song the first time they watched the movie together and Chris had listened to it since then. 

Y/N closed her and rested her head where his heartbeat was beating frantically. Chris could even feel it and was trying so hard to get it back to normal.

"Y/N." Was he really going to do it? Was it the right moment yet? "Baby?"

"Everything okay? Your heart beat rate is starting to worry me." She whispered, her tone a tiny bit worried.

"Y-yes." He stuttered and cursed himself.

Y/N moved her head away so she could look at him better. "What's wrong?"

"N-nothing." Chris groaned and closed his eyes. "Shit, okay." He gave a step back and saw the panicked look on his soon-to-be ex-girlfriend.

"Chris?"

Chris took a deep breath and got on one knee. He took the ring from his pocket and looked up towards Y/N and saw his beautiful girl covering her mouth, her eyes gradually watering.

"Y/N," He started, willing his voice not to crack. "I have loved you for the longest time. I have loved you even before I knew I loved you. I'm thankful for you everyday. For getting the chance to show you how much you mean to me. I meant it, there's nothing I wouldn't do for you. You have shown me what being loved feels like. You have given me a home. And the best part is that you love me back. You have given me everything. And I'm still selfish enough to ask you for one more thing. Will you do me the honor of spending the rest of your life with me? I promise to do my best to make you happy." He finished

"You already make me happy," She started, willing herself to stop crying. "And there's nothing more I want than to spend the rest of my life with you." She was getting choked up. "Yes, Chris, I want to marry you." She said and cupped his cheeks, crashing her lips against his. She hoped her lips could support her words.

Chris stood up and pulled her even closer to him. Her lips tasted salty. Maybe it was her tears. Or maybe his. But it was perfect because she agreed. She accepted!

"I heard you right, right? You want to marry me?" He used the pads of his thumbs to wipe her tears away as he kissed her forehead, her cheeks, her nose.

"Yes, Chris. Nothing would make me happier than to be your wife." She promised.

"The ring! Here." He offered the ring and Y/N finally took a good look to it. And it was beautiful. The diamond reflected the twinkling lights from above them and was nestled carefully around tiny diamonds, sitting on an elegant and smooth band. It was perfect and it was them. "Do you like it?"

Y/N put up her hand so Chris could slip the ring on her fourth finger. "I love it, it's beautiful." She said, admiring the way it looked on her, especially because it was a part of Chris.

"I wanted something as beautiful as you."

"And I got something twice as beautiful, just like you."

"Soon-to-be Mrs. Evans, can't wait to marry your dorky self."

#chris evans #chris evans x reader #mine

[mxltifaves]

Legacies 2x07 rant

-Most of the episode was just another love triangle. Hope/ Landon/ Josie.

-Lizzie is a whole mood. She was just sitting there awkwardly in between Josie and Hope.

-I also understand why Lizzie would be mad at Sebastian and Mg. They did lie to her about him being real but Sebastian really does care about her. MG did lie and hid the fact he was Rea for a long time and Sebastian was going to tell her the truth but he couldn’t cuz Lizzie blocked him so he couldn’t enter her mind anymore.

-Also Alaric calling Sebastian “Teen Dracula” was the best part. I’m here for it. And he wante to meet him, hopefully we’ll get that scene next week.

-I like that they created another Landon. No shade to Landon but one is enough. But is it wrong that I like fake Landon more than the real Landon.

- I like Josie but she’s too easily manipulated like Vardemus/ Clarke has been manipulating her since the beginning and the fact that she couldn’t see that I’m disappointed. But I still like her.

-I’m so disappointed that we didn’t get any Sebastian/ sizzie scenes bc I really wanted some. But I’m hopeful will get some next week since he is mentioned in the synopsis. I just want some sizzie in my life, is that too much to ask??

-I felt like this episode was too fast paced like there was a lot of room where they could’ve expanded it a lot better.

-I liked this episode, but I just wish we could’ve gotten more scenes with Lizzie and at least one scene with Sebastian.

Now I have to wait another week to hopefully get one sizzie scene. Why does Julie Plec hate me???

#legacies #lizzie saltzman #sebastian #josie saltzman #alaric saltzman #hope mikaelson #lizzie x sebastian #kaleb legacies #mg legacies #sebastian legacies

[handonhaven]

Even though I'm not a fan of the super squad right now and probably never will be again. But can we just take a minute to talk about Lizzies list for what she wants in an epic love was her just describing Landon(and it also makes me that my theory that Lizzie had a crush on Landon at some point might be true lol). I mean she even mentioned peanut butter blast(a known Handon thing at this point). So she pretty much spent the whole episode implying she wants a love like Handons. Lol I mean who wouldn't, right?

Same. And I know! Ngl, I wasn’t really paying attention during those scenes, sometimes I kinda zone out during super squad scenes haha. But then when she mentioned a peanut butter blast later on I was like, what are the writers doing? Why are they copying Handon stuff with Lizzie? (And how does Lizzie even know that’s a Handon thing?) But then I went back and looked at the list and yeah, she was basically describing Landon haha (except for the speaking French part). But wait! Are you the one who told me about that theory about Lizzie having a crush on Landon? Because I had had that same theory a long time ago. Not really anymore, since Lizzie obviously doesn’t give a crap about Landon, but maybe she did have a crush on him at some point idk. It’s very interesting though. Yeah, it seems she really does want what Handon has! And exactly, who wouldn’t?

#answered #4x02 #handon #legacies spoilers #spoilers

[malakhai-ozera]

Discord Text Thread || Khai & Landon

Discord thread featuring: Khai and Landon ( @davieslandon )

When: July 20th

Mentions:  Roman ( @romanbeckett ), Emily ( @warmvlbes ),

 Aaron ( @aaronhart93 ) and Loren ( @lorencourtier )

Description: Khai and Landon spend the day at Coney Island.

Trigger Warnings: Feels…Lots and Lots of  FEELS!!! Also, this got pretty lengthy oops. Hahaha

Malakhai Khai pulled up outside of Landons place in his new Bentley. Shooting him a text that he was there before waiting patiently for him to come out. They had a long drive ahead of them but, he was super excited. It had been so long since he and Landon actually got to hand out like this. Even though he knew a lot of people probably wouldn’t be happy about them hanging out. He saw Landon appear from his side mirror and watched as he got into the car. “Do you wanna switch places since it’s a long drive? I know you don’t really like riding with other people”’he said trying to thoughtful. Leaning across the center console to kiss Landons cheek before moving back to his place. “You like nice by the way” he complimented, giving him a smile.

Landon Landon was excited to spend some time hanging out with Khai, having some fun and relaxing. He was also looking forward to seeing the other so he could confirm for himself that he really was okay after his stay in the hospital. He kept his outfit pretty simple with a pair of jeans and a white t-shirt, pairing everything up with his favourite pair of converse and was ready to go when he got the text from Khai that he was there. "Hey, sweet ride", he said as soon as he got in the passenger side. He wasn't expecting Khai's suggestion and his friend could probably tell by his stare. "Oh, thanks...you look nice too. Um...are you sure though? I probably wouldn't want anyone else driving a car like this."

Malakhai “Thanks,” Khai smiled. He hadn’t had the car long but, he was actually realty proud of it. But his mind was taken away from those thoughts when  Landon said he looked good too. He wasn’t really expecting a comment like that in return, but he’d take it. “Thanks babe. I dress up just for you” he mused with a wink. Leaning back into his seat as he shook his head. “Of course I’m sure. I just want you to be comfortable, and I trust you” he said honestly. Opening his door and getting out to go to the passenger side. He opened Landons door and looked down at him with a smile. “Come on sexy, drive me around like you love me” he teased. Waiting for Landon to get out of the car and switch places with him. Once they were situated Khai smiled over to Landon again. “So, you excited? I know I am.” He rubbed his thighs with his hands excitedly as he leaned back into the seat. “It’s gonna be a great day.”

Landon Landon was still a little hesitant but he got out of the car and switched places. It’s not like he thought he was going to crash or anything like that but driving a car that wasn’t his own always made him a little worried, especially when it was an expensive car such as this one. Khai was right though that he’d feel more comfortable being the one to drive, especially for such a long ride. And he was also touched the other boy still remembered one of their first conversations where Landon had admitted that. He started the car and they were off, on their way to Coney Island. “I’m so excited. Coney Island is always a great place to go for a bit of a getaway and a nice day away from home.”

Malakhai Khai was definitely the type of person to remember things. Especially important things about the people he cared about. He wanted Landon to be comfortable and to have the most fun possible. “Yeah, me too” he replied as they began on their way. “I haven’t been in so long and I’m determined to have the time of my life today.” He had been going through a lot recently, his step dad being in town, his break up with Emily, drama with Roman, being in the hospital, and so much more. He really just needed a break. He smiled over to Landon and reached over to squeeze his thigh. “So, how have you been babe? Good I hope.”

Landon The last time he’d been to Coney Island was back when he went with Roman and Elle, before everything started going wrong. Landon didn’t bring it up with Khai though, not wanting to remind him about the other boy in case it was something that upset him. “Yeah, I’ve been good apart from the waking up early in the morning issue. I should be asking you that though. How are you?” When Aaron texted him to let him know Khai was in the hospital and they thought it was drugs, Landon felt so bad so he was glad to see that he seemed to be doing better.

Malakhai “Well that’s good. Not the not sleeping part, but that you’ve been good. I worry about you” he said honestly. He nodded his head as Landon put the question back on him and he took a deep breath in. “Yeah, I’m good. Better” he nodded again. “I wasn’t sleeping so well myself, still don’t really. But I guess it all just finally caught up with me. I took too many of my pills and it didn’t end well. I was just trying to sleep, ya know?”  He really had been doing better about staying clean, aside from the slip he got from a client at work. But he was really well. Just super stressed. “Maybe we could help each other sleep” he mused. Pressing his tongue to the corner of his mouth as he smiled at Landon. Of course he had to tease him.

Landon “You don’t need to worry about me, I’m doing well. There was a point where I was not doing that great but I feel like the worse is over.” There was no point in lying about it. At this point most people he cared about knew that he didn’t take his breakup very well and that he needed some time but he felt like that was quite normal. Landon knew what it felt like to really want to sleep yet being unable to but he still made a mental note not to make use of any sleeping pills like he’d been thinking of doing. What if something similar was to happen to him and Elle was the one to find him? No, too much of a risk. “I know and I know that not being able to sleep sucks just...be careful yeah? Things could have gone much worse.” Landon rolled his eyes but his smile gave him away. “And how do you suggest we do that?”

Malakhai “I do worry about you though” he said honestly. “I care about you, Landon. More than you know.” He really did care for Landon, more than he let on most times. But above all else, he was his best friend. He wanted him to be okay, and he hated that Loren hurt him. He wished he could take him pain away so badly. “Yeah, it does. I’m definitely gonna be more careful from here on out. I really scared myself and it was unintentional” he shrugged. He knew he could be careless. But this time truly was an accident. He grinned over to Landon and squeezed his thigh again, leaning over to whisper in his ear. “I’m sure you know exactly how we’d do that” he purred. “Just think about it” he smiled

Landon "I know but it's over now with Loren and I just have to focus on moving on. I'm sure he's doing the same. I'll get over it eventually, I always do", he shrugged. "Yeah, and you did a pretty good job of scaring everyone else as well. Aaron texted me to let me know you were in the hospital before Emily could and...we didn't think it was sleeping pills or that it was an accident. I'm sorry about that, by the way, it's just that we were worried." And he really was. When Aaron texted him Landon panicked. They'd seen each other for breakfast in the morning when Khai brought breakfast for him and Elle and he looked fine. Landon couldn't help but start blaming himself again for not noticing something was wrong so he was glad it wasn't the case. He smirked at the other's words and touch and pushed him away with a laugh. "Don't distract me from driving you menace."

Malakhai Khai nodded his head. He didn’t want Landon to hurt, but honestly. He was glad Loren wasn’t in the picture anymore. He felt like Landon deserved better than what he did to him. “I’m sorry, Landon. I’m here for you. But you already know that” he assured. Nodding again to his next words. “I know, I’m sorry. I’ve been clean for months now though. I wouldn’t do that, and definitely not on purpose. I’ve just been so stressed myself and not sleeping wasn’t helping.” The last thing he wanted to do was scare anyone. Especially Landon. Not after his accident. “You know, the best part of my day was seeing you and Elle. It definitely helped ease the stress” he added. He couldn’t help but tease Landon though. Laughing as he pushed him away and called him a menace. “Mhm... I’m a distraction now hmm?” he grinned. Sitting back in his set and continuing to smile over at him.

Landon "I do but thank you. Don't be sorry though, better all this happened now than months down the line where I would have felt even worse." Landon was still very hurt and it wasn't something he was going to get over at just the snap of his fingers but at least he could look on the bright side of things instead of constantly focusing on the negatives. "I know...a part of me knew that you wouldn't do that but I still got scared and I guess my mind automatically went to that. But I'm glad we at least helped ease your stress a little bit. I know not sleeping can be really tough but you know you can always talk to me right? About anything." Landon made sure to keep his attention on the road and switched the lane. "You know you can be very distracting. I'm pretty sure you don't need me to tell you that."

Malakhai “Yeah, that’s true. I would have had to kick his ass then” he said with his tone filled with mirth. Even though he was totally serious. He could see Landon was still hurting but he hoped he could help take his mind off of it. Even if it was only temporary. “Well yeah, I’m a recovering addict. I would have thought the same thing” he said honestly. “You guys definitely helped though. I promise” he smiled. “Yeah, I know. Sometimes things seem a little out of bounds. But. I know you’re here for me, and I appreciate it.” Another grin pulled at his lips and he shrugged nonchalantly. “Maybe not... but. I like knowing I distracted you in particular. Just saying.”

Landon Landon rolled his eyes playfully, even though he was thankful to know he had a good friend on his side. If all of this taught him anything, it was that he now knew who the people he could trust were. What happened suck and anyone in his place would probably think the same but it was nice to know that there were people on his side who loved him and cared about him, even when he was not doing so well. It meant a lot to him. "Of course, I'm always here for you, whatever you need." He laughed but Landon really should have expected that. "Don't flatter yourself too much, you're going to get a big head."

Malakhai “I saw that” he mused. He knew Landon had been through a lot. Maybe even more than he had been through himself. But he loved how strong he was being. He wished he had that strength within himself. “Thank you, I appreciate that more than you know” he said honestly. Things had been a bit awkward between the two for a while. But he was happy to know they were becoming close again. He never stopped caring about Landon. Regardless of anything he might have said. He laughed again and shook his head. “I don’t know babe.. I’m not sure it can get much bigger. Especially when you smile like that” he teased. Reaching over and poking his cheek playfully.

Landon Things between him and Khai had been a little awkward in the last few months after everything that happened. Between their kiss at the bar, the argument in the bathroom and everything with Roman, it wasn't that surprising that their friendship took a hit. But it was nice to see that they were finally getting over it and moving on. It seemed like they were getting to a point where they were both comfortable with each other again. "You're right, if it gets much bigger it will explode", he laughed. "So I'm going to make it my personal mission to help you keep your feet on the ground. Especially today while we're at Coney Island."

Malakhai “Well, I don’t know about explode. But, it could definitely get me in trouble”’he mused. He smiled at Landon again and nodded his head. “I’m sure you’ll have no trouble doing that. You always seem to keep me pretty level headed.” He kept his eyes on Landon for a while as he drove and he pulled his bottom lip between his teeth. There were lots of things going through his head. But, he didn’t say any of them. “You know, I hope I can take your mind off of things too. You deserve a break... and some genuine fun. Just no getting sick on the rides or I’ll have to gag you. Although you’d probably like that” he teased.

Landon “As I’m sure it’s gotten you into trouble before”, he chuckled. “I’ll have you know though that I’m pretty good on rides so you should be fine. I promise I’ll keep the getting sick to the minimum. He shook his head in mock annoyance but it was obvious he didn’t really mind. “You know, I’m actually not as kinky as you seem to think I am. Although I’m really not sure where you got the impression that I’m kinky in the first place.” Landon had his moments of course, but he didn’t really get to have sex often enough for him to make a habit of turning it kinky.

Malakhai "Yeah, it definitely has.. and yet Roman just keeps boasting me up anyway" he laughed. "Yeah, that's good. I didn't really take you as someone who would get sick. But I had to give you a hard time anyway" he mused. He laughed again and shook his head, this time his smile definitely more of a blush. "Uhm... it's not really that I got that impression. I just... I guess I'm kinda kinky myself and I just like to tease you." That wasn't the full truth because, even though he was teasing. He definitely hoped it would go beyond that at some point. Then maybe he could find out how kinky or not kinky Landon actually was. "I mean, you seem to like the belt as far as I can tell" he grinned. Pressing his tongue to the corner of his mouth as he looked over at the smaller.

Landon "Yeah but Roman's just too nice not to do that." Landon looked at the other from the corner of his eye and smirked at his reaction. "Is it just me, or have I actually managed to make you blush? I have to admit that it feels great to be on the other side of things for once", he laughed. "As for the belt, wouldn't you like to know?" The truth was that Landon knew there were things he was probably into that he just wasn't aware of because he never got the chance to try. Could he say for certain that he was into the idea of a belt being used on him? Not really, but he wasn't against the idea of trying it out either.

Malakhai "Are you trying to say he's lying to me?" he asked. A look of faux hurt playing at his features as he placed his hand on his heart. It wasn't until Landon called him out on blushing that he actually started to blush more. "Stop it.. drive the car" he chuckled. Bringing his hand up to cover his face as he playfully pushed Landons shoulder. "You make me blush more than you know, babe. But. we aren't gonna talk about that" he grinned. "But yeah, I actually would like to know. Does that bother you?" he wasn't sure why he asked if it bothered him. Hell, he was just trying to tease him. But maybe deep down he knew his teasing was a bit more than that. "I already know you are quite intrigued with my piercing" he winked.

Landon "I would never even try to imply he's lying to you but also he might be lying to you", he teased. "Oh no, now that I know I can make you blush I'm definitely not letting this go. If I had known the thought of me being kinky would have you turning red I would have brought it up ages ago, whenever you were threatening me with that stupid belt. To answer your question, I wouldn't know since I never actually tried it." Did it bother him that Khai wanted to know? Not really, after all this was all a part of their friendly conversation and their tendency to tease each other. And Landon knew deep down that there was probably more to it than that but he pushed it to the side, pretending not to have a clue. Landon rolled his eyes at the mention of the piercing even though his thought went straight to the picture Khai had shared with him. "I still can't believe you actually did that." And to think Landon used to think he was edgy for having so many tattoos. Clearly, he was wrong.

Malakhai "Mhm.. who knows maybe he is" he shrugged. The smile staying clear as day across his features as he spoke. "Oh God, I've gone and done it now. You're never gonna let me live this down are you?" His words were laced with an amused yet slightly embarrassed chuckle. But honestly, he thought it was cute. Landon had finally found something to use against him in his defense. He knew it had to be a bit uncomfortable for him that he flirted the way he did in front of so many people, especially in the chat. But he couldn't help himself. All he could picture was Landon smiling on the other end and that gave him all the fuel he needed. "Hmm.. maybe we should try it then. You know, just a little friendly encounter of one friend helping another find his kinks." God, he was blushing even more now and he couldn't even hide it. "Yeah.. I know right? I can't believe I actually did it either. But, it's quite nice actually. I think you'd enjoy it" he mused. Biting at his bottom lip as he watched the expression on Landons face.

Landon "Nope I'm going to bring this up whenever you're being annoying, which is a lot mind you, just so I can see you turn bright red", he grinned. Landon had to really focus to keep his eyes on the road at that and he bit his lip, unsure. He could never quite tell when Khai was being serious or when he was just teasing him. They were both to blame for flirting on the group chat but he felt it was all very teasing and something that was done between two friends. It's what he did with Roman as well. Then again, Roman was never just a friend and he doubted he would ever be. This left Landon more confused than ever. Was Khai really suggesting they do that or did he say it as a joke? "I don't know...I think I can do that by watching some porn as well." There, that was vague enough, right? "Yeah, I don't think I'm going to let anyone go with a needle gun anywhere near my junk anytime soon, sorry to disappoint."  Landon wasn't actually this obtuse, he knew what Khai really meant but he felt this way was safer.

Malakhai “You would” he laughed shaking his head. Khai knew his words could be hard to swallow sometimes, and most times.. his tone was hard to read. He had become and expert as sweet talk. But with Landon, it was hard to decipher if he was just being playful or not. Especially when his feelings were pretty well known. “Yeah. You could do that” he nodded. “But where’s they fun in that?” He asked raising his brow. He licked his lips and leaned closer to Landon as he continued to drive. Knowing damn well he was distracting him. “I didn’t mean that you should do it. I meant you should play with mine” he said in a low almost way too seductive tone. His breath hitting against Landons neck. He knew he knew what he meant. But this was too good not to take advantage of.

Landon Landon would like to see anyone manage to stay cool and collected while driving with someone as good looking as Khai doing his best to tease. “You’re trying time distract me and it’s going to end up with me crashing the car”, he rolled his eyes. “And you really don’t want that to happen because, one, your car is brand new and expensive. Two, last time I was in a car accident it kind of ruined my life so I’d like to avoid that happening again if possible.” Years later, Landon still wasn’t able to joke about that day, not that he could be blamed. There wasn’t anything funny about it. This right here was the closest he could get to bringing it up without panicking. “I think your dick piercing gets played with more than enough without me adding to that.”

Malakhai A playful smirk pulled at his lips as he watched Landon and he nodded his head. “Yeah, I guess that’s a good point” he chuckled. Moving back into his own seat and slouching down as he played with his phone. His eyes gazing over to Landon every so often with a small smile. It seemed no one had ever tried so hard to not fuck him and that was slightly amusing to Khai. “I mean, I am a frequent masterbator” he grinned. “So you’re probably right.”

Landon Landon sometimes got the impression that Khai wasn’t very used to not getting what he wants although he would need to start getting used to it. He planned on keeping their trip today strictly PG, mostly because he really didn’t want to ruin their friendship. It was awkward enough after their kiss a few months ago, they didn’t need to add more to that. “Why am I not surprised? Then again, aren’t we all?” Landon wasn’t ashamed to admit that he frequently took care of himself, especially when he wasn’t in a relationship and so didn’t have anyone to help out. He even kept a box of some toys he could use hidden on top of his closet so that Elle wouldn’t ever find it by mistake.

Malakhai Khai had always been a very sexually intense person. After what he went through growing up, and using his body to make a living when he was younger. It wasn’t unusual for Khai to be overly assertive when it came to flirting or sexual pleasure. Landon had been on his radar for quite some time now. but the fact that they were friends meant way more to him than actually getting his way with his sexual. Although, he did often wonder what would be so wrong with a harmless hook up. That wasn’t his intention today though. He was honestly just teasing Landon and giving him a hard time. It’s what he did when he liked someone. “Yeah, I’m pretty sure we are. No shame” he grinned, looking over at Landon once more. “Smile” he said leaning closer to him and snapping a picture of them both. “First photo of the day” he said holding up his phone with a wide smile. “And it’s caption will be... Landon talks to me about masterbation” he chuckled.

Landon Landon was a perfectly healthy twenty eight year old who also happened to be single. It was natural for him to need to let off some steam sometimes and having no one to help him out meant having to get creative. Not that he minded. He knew just what he liked and how he liked it which couldn’t always be said for how get he was about to sleep with. Landon tried his best to smile for the photo while also keeping his eyes on the toad, although he wasn’t sure he did a great job of that. “If you write that I’m going to throw your phone straight out of the window”, he joked right back.

Malakhai “You wouldn’t dare” he laughed. Looking down at the photo with a smile. “Your face says it all though, babe” he teased. Pushing his phone into the crotch of his pants as he leaned back into the seat Shai . “There now it’s safe” he smiled mischievously. “Keep making faces like that though and my masterbation album will be complete” he mused

Landon “Do you really want to risk your phone  in order to test that theory?” Landon was obviously joking but he wasn’t about to say that. Besides, he was pretty sure Khai knew not to take him seriously. “For now, but I could just get it from you later and break it into pieces”, he reasoned. “Also, are we really going to ignore the fact that you need a whole album to masturbate?”

Malakhai The look on Khai’s face as Landon teased him was priceless. It wasn’t very often he got the other male to really open up and start spouting threats or flirting back. But this was too good. He shrugged his shoulders, but then burst out into laughter. “I did say that didn’t I?” he continued to laugh. “That’s not what I meant... I just meant.. with photos of you” he kept laughing knowing that didn’t sound any better. “You just drive. Behave” he grinned.  Chewing on his bottom lip as he kept smiling over at the other male.

Landon “Yep, that is exactly what you said”, he listened to the excuse Khai was coming up with and laughed, shaking his head. “You know that doesn’t really help your case right? I’m kind if worried about your dick if you need a whole album of photos of me to get off. I think getting that piercing might have broken it. Rest in peace Khai’s cock. Gone but never forgotten.” Landon could see that there were no longer any cars in front of them and accelerated a little, still keeping under the limit. “You’re one to talk, Mr Dirty Mind.”

Malakhai “Hey, there is absolutely nothing wrong with my dick. I just so happen to get off a lot better when it’s live action play” he grinned. Of course this was where Khai would normally want to prove his case. But instead he just pulled his phone out of his pants and rubbed his hand over his crotch just once to settle himself down. “I’m not one to talk” he chuckled. “I can see you over there getting off on teasing me” he teased. “Too bad your driving. But hey, there’s always road head of that helps” he joked. He definitely did look at Landons crotch but he just leaned back into the seat trying to distract his mind with something else as he looked out the window. “Hey.. did you bring a bathing suit? Cause I definitely wanna go swimming” he said trying to change the subject.

Landon “Did you really get hard just from talking about this? You are unbelievable!” he laughed loudly, although he did try to get a little peek of Khai rubbing a hand over his crotch without making it too obvious that he was looking. “Contrary to you I’m not desperate enough to get hard just from talking about getting hard. I have this thing called control.” Once again, he was only teasing. “Oh yeah, I did. I’m wearing it underneath. You can’t go to Coney Island in summer without going for a swim. I think that’s literally a sin.”

Malakhai “I don’t know what you’re talking about” he chuckled lightly. Knowing full well exactly what he was talking about. “Desperate?” he asked with a louder laugh. “Baby, the only thing I’m desperate for is...” he stopped talking and shook his head. “Is control” he finished. Deciding not to say what he was actually thinking. “But you’re right. That would be sin. It would also be a sin not to see you in a bathing suit. But, luckily that won’t be the case” he smiled. He knew Landon was trying to catch a glimpse of him. But he didn’t make any mention of it. This was a battle within himself that he just wasn’t going to win. Not today.

Landon Landon raised his eyebrows when the other stopped talking before saying he was desperate for control but didn’t push him on it. If it wasn’t something Khai wanted to talk about then he was going to accept it. “Lucky you. I really don’t think it’s as amazing a sight as you’re making it out to be but I’ll let you dream”, he laughed. The time had gone by so fast while they were talking that Landon barely noticed they were almost there.

Malakhai “I think it’s much better than you’re leading on, Davies” he smiled. Lacing his hands together around his phone in his lap. He looked out the window again and saw the Ferris wheel and he smiled widely. “Jesus, I haven’t been here in so long. We’re going on that first right?” he asked. His eyes lighting up with excitement.

Landon Landon rolled his eyes again and didn’t comment. It’s not that he was very self conscious about his body but he also didn’t think he could compare to some other guys around town. “Last time I was here was with Elle and it was like she’d never seen a Ferris wheel before in her life. It was very amusing to watch”, he said, leaving out the fact that Roman was with them. “We can go on whichever ride you want.” It was a good thing that they headed out early since it meant parking wasn’t too bad yet and he found a spot without problems.

Malakhai “Don’t roll your eyes” he said with a soft smile. “You’re very attractive, Landon. Very! I mean that” he said honestly. He listened to Landon talk about Elle, and it made him smile more lovingly. He knew Roman was with them, but it didn’t bother him that he left him out. “That’s so cute! We should bring her with us next time. I love kids and she’s a doll” he said honestly. “But yes, I definitely wanna go on that first. It’s probably my favorite ride even though that’s probably lame” he shrugged

Landon Landon believed him and knew Khai was saying the truth but at the same time he was very confused as to what the other guy apparently saw in him. “She had a blast last time we were here so I don’t think she’ll need much convincing to come again”, he laughed. “And that’s not lame. I love the Ferris wheel as well, it’s not too extreme as far as rides go and you get to enjoy an amazing view. What’s not to love?”

Malakhai If anyone understood low self esteem it was Khai. Sure he acted all confident and strutted his stuff like he knew he was hot. But deep down he really couldn’t understand what anyone saw in him. “I’m sure she did. She had the best company” he smiled. Pushing Landons arm lightly as he nodded. “Yeah, it’s definitely an amazing view if not anything else.” He kept his eyes on Landon and smiled as he thought the view here was pretty good too. But he’d keep that thought to himself. At least for now.

Landon Landon smiled the way he always did at the thought of his daughter. If there was one thing he did right in life it was her and raising her to be the wonderful little girl she was today. And she never failed to make him feel special even when he messed up. Landon parked the car, being even more careful than usual considering he wasn’t driving his own car then got out. “Ready to go on that Ferris wheel?”(edited)

Malakhai Once the car was parked, Khai pulled his hair back and tied it up into a top knot. Grabbing his ball cap before placing it on his head and getting out of the car. “I’m so ready” he nodded with a wide smile. Walking up behind Landon and draping his arm over his shoulders as they walked toward the entrance

Landon Landon watched as Khai fixed his hair, even though he wasn’t quite sure why he was hiding it. He followed him to the entrance and they made their way inside in no time at all. “Ferris wheel first or have you changed your mind?” he asked, grinning. He could see the line for the Ferris wheel slightly ahead of them but it wasn’t too long. It would probably be smarter for them to go now to avoid disappointment later.

Malakhai “Ferris Wheel definitely now” he nodded. “I don’t change my mind that quick” he mused. Pushing Landon playfully toward the line. Khai definitely didn’t have much patience,But thankfully Landon was there to keep him company. “After this we should definitely get food. I don’t know about you, but I’m famished” he smiled rubbing his own stomach under his slightly lifted shirt. Using his other hand he turned his hat sideways a bit and sighed. “I hope this line goes fast...I wanna ride.”

Landon Just the mention of food almost made his stomach growl. He didn’t have much time to make himself some breakfast because of their early start. He’d been more worried about getting Elle ready and to Aaron’s place before Khai picked him up so now he was definitely feeling the repercussions of that. “Food sounds amazing right now”, he said, already thinking of what he could get himself after they were done with the Ferris Wheel. “I don’t think we’re going to have to wait for much longer. The line doesn’t seem to be too long.”

Malakhai Khai could head Landons stomach growl and it made him think about whether or not he was actually hungry. He hasn’t eaten anything, but he wasn’t eating much lately anyway. “You wanna grab a burrito after this? I hear they are really good here” he commented. Moving closer to the rides entrance when the line moved. “That’s good cause now you got me thinking about food” he chuckled. Leaning his arm on Landons shoulder as he leaned chin on his arm.

Landon Getting food after the ride was probably a good idea. Not that he thought a simple ride like the ferris wheel was going to make him sick but better safe than sorry. "Sure, that sounds like a plan. The street food over here is some of the best I've ever had so I'm good with anything", he said, thinking back on the times he'd been there and the different food he had every time. The line was moving consistently so it didn't take long for it to be their turn and they were soon paying for their tickets and getting on. "You ready for this?"

Malakhai Khai was all smiles as the line started to move a bit faster. His excitement clear as day in his face as he listened to Landon speak about the food. “Well, I haven’t been here in forever. So, I’ll just have to take your word for it” he said with a soft chuckle. They were finally paying to get on the ride and he sat side by side with Landon. “Oh yeah, I’m so ready” he mused with a wide smile. Waiting for the ride to start moving before slightly rocking the cart.

Landon Landon took a hold of the cart when Khai rocked it and he directed a playful glare towards the other. "If you do that while we're all the way up, I'm going to kick you out right now", he said, on;y half kidding. Heights were never really his thing, although he was usually fine on a ferris wheel as long as it wasn't moving too much. "Or even worse, no burrito for you."

Khai. Khai laughed when Landon said he’d kick him out. Rocking the cart a bit more as they went up another level. “No burrito? That’s just cruel” he grinned. Placing his hand overs Landons on the bar as he looked over at him. “Are you scared of heights, babe?” he asked. Not wanting to rock the cart anymore if he was. He was just trying to be silly.

LANDON "That's it, I'm going to buy myself all the burritos and I won't let you have any", he teased with a smirk. "Well, heights are not my favourite but it's fine, don't worry about it." It all made him feel a little silly. He was the one driving here because he was uncomfortable being in a car with someone else driving for a long journey, now heights...it made him feel like a bit of a wimp really. "Just my mind playing tricks on me sometimes."

Khai. Khai grinned at him and shook his head. “You wouldn’t dare” be spat, his tone filled with mirth. He pulled his bottom lip between his teeth as Landon explained himself and he shrugged slightly. “How about I just get your mind off of it instead?” he asked. Not really giving any time for Landon to respond before he was leaning over to kiss him fervently. His hand resting on top of Landons on the bar to make him feel secure. Sure, this was a bold move. But being on a Ferris wheel, it wasn’t like Landon could really kick him out.

LANDON Landon should have known that this was bound to happen eventually. He could try to convince himself that they were just friends and nothing more as much as he liked but everyone could tell there was a sort of sexual tension between them. He still thought it was a bad idea as they were both going through so much and they probably needed some time on their own to figure things out. They were on top of the Ferris wheel so it's not like there was a lot he could do and Landon couldn't run away either. So he kissed him back but was the first one to pull away. "We shouldn't have done that", he sighed.

Khai. When Landon pulled away, Khai kept his eyes closed for a moment. He could hear the mans  words ringing in his ears over and over. We shouldn’t have done that, Khai knew he was right. But it was just something he had to do. His heart was racing and when he finally opened his eyes he just smiled. “I’m sorry. I know I push” he said softly. His eyes zoned in on the deep blue orbs looking back at him. “I just... I- I can’t help how I feel.” The last thing Khai wanted was for this to be awkward again. So he quickly pulled his hand from Landons. “It was just a kiss”’he said a lot faster than he meant to. Looking away from him as he chewed is bottom lip for a moment. “Let’s not be weird okay? We’re friends.” He was mostly trying to convince himself. But his heart was still racing and he was sure Landon could tell. He couldn’t even look at him now. God! Why did he always feel the need to rush things. But was he really rushing things when he had liked Landon for what seemed like months now? It didn’t matter though, he knew Landon didn’t want to be more than friendship. Maybe if he could learn to respect that, things wouldn’t be so awkward.

LANDON Landon felt like he was always a bit lost when it came to relationships and matters of the heart. Ever since the disaster that was his marriage, he found it hard to trust anyone else in that way, especially since it wasn’t just about him. He also had a daughter to think about. It’s why he was so hesitant to start anything with Loren. Past experiences told him that serious relationships just wasn’t for him and he took some blame for it. After all, he’s also the one who slept with his ex/best friend right after they both broke up with their boyfriends. Someone who was doing okay and had everything under control probably wouldn’t have done that, no matter how drunk they got. That’s one of the reasons why he was so scared of taking his relationship with Khai beyond anything other than friendships. He had his heart broken so many times, lost important friendships...he didn’t want what he had with Khai to end up like that as well. And the other boy scared him, in a way. He had a turbulent past with relationships just like Landon. What if together they just made one even bigger mess? Maybe Khai just thought he liked him but it was just a phase. Landon wasn’t sure he could risk that. But he was also unsure how long they could go on like this. How long could they keep trying to convince themselves they were just friends before doing something to crush that thought and then repeat the same cycle all over again? Landon almost said just that but they were having such a good time and he didn’t want to ruin it. “It was just a kiss”, he nodded, repeating what Khai had just said. It was such a lie but it’ll have to do for now. “We’re friends. Let’s not ruin that, yeah?”

Khai. If anyone could understand turbulence or failed relationships, it was definitely Khai. He did have some what of a bad past, and he definitely had a reputation. One that had only seemed to grow even more wildly out of control after his breakup with Roman and Jaycee. It was like he was constantly trying to fill that void that leaving them left in his heart. Was that healthy? Hell no it wasn’t, and deep down he knew that. But he just wanted so desperately to be loved. It just always seemed like he was trying with the wrong people. Landon was different though. They had never hooked up, and their one make out session was barely a blur anymore from how drunk they both were. He didn’t blame Landon though. Of course he probably thought he was just a phase. He would bounce around from person to person like he was a god damn pinball machine. What else would he expect him to think? He probably just thought he wanted to get into his pants. But, even if that were the case, would it really be so bad if they hooked up? If they were friends with benefits? Khai just shook the thoughts from his head and brought his hand up to his mouth the pull at his bottom lip. “Yeah” he hummed. He could still feel Landons lips on his own, and the rejection, as soft as it was, it still hurt. “How long is this ride again?” he asked. Placing his hand onto his thigh as he rubbed his sweaty palm against it. Still unable to even look directly at the other male. “I’m starving” he added. Just trying to change the subject and pretend like it never even happened. That was much easier said than done though, seeing how he could still taste the bitter words we shouldn’t have done that on his lips.

LANDON Landon knew he disappointed the other boy. It didn’t take a genius to figure out Khai was avoiding his eyes and that it was awkward between them now, even though they tried to keep it from getting so. It didn’t help that they were stuck in a Ferris wheel ride with no way out. Landon could only hope that it didn’t take too long to finish. All thoughts of his fear of heights went out the window and all he could think about were things between him and Khai. Why couldn’t things ever be simple for him? All he wanted was to spend some time thinking things through with his close friends by his side but it seemed like that was too much to ask. And he was scared that things with Khai would always be awkward because the tension between them wasn’t just going to disappear but Landon didn’t think he could do anything about it. Not without ruining things between them for good. How could they hook up without everything going to shit? “Oh um...I think it’s almost done? Then we can go get you that burrito”, he said, biting his lip nervously.

Khai. It was a really good thing that Khai was mostly resilient. Being a Scorpio he would get pretty down, but he always had a way of bouncing back with a nice recovery. To be honest, he was mostly just embarrassed. He wasn’t used to being rejected or being told no, so it always shook him up a bit. Maybe hooking up for them would change things. Khai knew deep down that it would. That it would only make things more difficult because he would want him even more.  But once Landon mentioned burritos again, it was like Khai was snapped out of whatever weirdness he fell into. “Oh, I still get a burrito?” he asked. Turning to finally look at Landon with a slightly crooked half smile. “Is it okay if I kiss that?” he asked with mirth, quirking his brow. Maybe his sense of humor wasn’t always the best. But if they couldn’t make light of it, the rest of the day would be weird. He definitely didn’t want that.

LANDON Seeing Khai smile again filled him with relief. Maybe their day didn't have to be completely ruined after that kiss. It would be a pity for them to have driven all the way here only to leave after just one right because of what happened. And Landon knew that if they didn't try to get over the awkwardness now, it would be even harder to do it later. "Don't make me take back the offer of the burrito", he said, teasing him right back. "Keep on going like that and I might just hit you with it instead of letting you kiss it." Their ride on the Ferris wheel came to an end and Landon hopped off, holding his hand out to Khai to help him get down as well.

Khai. The way Landon could always snap back, with such sass. It made him chuckle as he shook his head. “You wouldn’t dare hit me with it” he countered. His smile widening because of course he was taking that comment to a whole other level. He didn’t want to push his luck though so he just kept the thought to himself. Grabbing Landons hand with his slightly sweaty palm as he let him help him. Even just holding his hand for a second made his heart race. Jesus, Khai get a grip he thought to himself. Smiling at Landon as they got of the ride and he pulled his hand back. He probably would have held onto the others hand all day if he would have let him. But he was walking on don’t make it awkward territory. “So... “ he chuckled a bit idiotically as he looked over at Landon. “How about those burritos. Yeah?”

LANDON "You're always threatening me with the belt, getting hit with your own burrito is the least you deserve." It slipped out before he could even think about the fact that now was probably not a very good time to be bringing up the belt. Not after what had just happened and how they were both clearly trying very hard to move on and keep things from getting awkward again. Well done Landon. "Burritos, yeah..great idea!" he rushed to say, anything to get them out of the current situation. They walked over to one of the stalls which Landon was pretty sure sold the best street food. "Hi, we'll have one burrito and a hot dog. Anything to drink?" Landon turned back to Khai to ask.

Khai. Of course he would mention the belt while Khai was think dirty thoughts about a burrito. Or, not a burrito so much. It just made him laugh. Especially when Landon so clearly was trying to escape his words. “Yeah, come on slick” he grinned. Placing his hands on Landons shoulders as they made their was to order their food. He let Landon order and watched the way his mouth moved as he talked. He couldn’t help himself. But, he was a bit taken back at the drink question. Sure he had just gotten caught starring again, but oh well. “Uh.. yeah. Water. Waters fine” he smiled. Pulling his hat from his head to get more air because man... it was getting hot.

LANDON Sometimes Khai was not subtle at all in the way he stares at him and if it wasn't for their current situation, it would make Landon smirk. Instead, he ignored it and turned back to the server to let them know they were having two bottles of water. He took the bottles from him and handed one to Khai, before getting out his wallet to pay and it wasn't long before they were getting handed their food as well. One of the advantages of getting street food was the short waiting time after all. "Should we find a place to sit down and eat?"

Khai. Khai took the bottle of water and   and watched as Landon paid. He thought to himself for a moment that maybe he should have paid. But, he just shrugged it off. He would make it up to Landon later, he always did some how. “Yeah, I think there are some picnic tables on the other side” he pointed. Walking with the other male to go sit down before opening his bottle of water. He chugged almost half of it in one swig and then smiled at Landon. “A hot dog?” he finally commented. Fighting the urge to the entire time they were getting food. Of course his next comment would have been way out of line so instead he just pushed his tongue to the corner of his mouth and smiled. Draping his hat over his knee before reaching for the burrito and taking a bite. His eyes never leaving Landons face as he chewed slowly. Just waiting for him to take a bite of that hot dog.

LANDON They walked to the picnic tables together and Landon took a seat in front of Khai, opening his own water bottle and taking a sip. It was clear the other was suffering through the heat a lot more than him and he had to bite back a smile. It quickly turned into a mock glare though when he heard what Khai had to say about his hot dog. "I can't even enjoy my hot dog in peace without you trying to turn it into something dirty", he rolled his eyes. "Just because you've started eating your burrito doesn't mean I'm not still in time to hit you with it." Landon was glad to notice that even though their topic of conversation was once again a little dirty, it was more teasing and it wasn't as awkward between them anymore. It made him hopeful that they could get through this.

Khai. ! Khai was definitely way hotter than he expected to be. Beads of sweat kissing his dark skin even though he was in a tank top. Maybe it wasn’t just the heat though. Landon was so damn attractive, and the flirting back and forth was very exhilarating. He laughed at the other males words and shook his head. “Don’t threaten me with a good time” he grinned. Extending his tongue to lick at the filling of his burrito before shooting his eyes over to Landon. “Eat your hot dog” he blushed slightly. Feeling Landons eyes on him as his sat across from him.

LANDON Sometimes it still shocked Landon to see the effect that he could have on the other boy. He knew Khai liked him but it was a different thing entirely to see him blush. With the way they were and talked to each other, it wasn't often that he got to see the other blush so when he did it was the perfect confirmation that his words had gotten to him. Or maybe it was just because he was looking at him while eating? Landon almost teased him about it but changed his mind at the last second and took a bite of his hot dog instead. "Thanks for this. You know, bringing me here for a day off. I really needed it."

Khai. khai: It wasn't too often that you would catch Khai blushing. Usually he was pretty damn good at hiding it. But, with Landon. It was so hard to hide it. Especially when he was looking right at him. His lips curled up into a grin once Landon finally took a bite and he nodded his head. "Yeah, of course. You don't need to thank me. I needed it too. Life has been pretty crazy lately, ya know?" He shrugged slightly. He was pretty sure Landon knew exactly what he meant without giving too many details about Emily and everything else. "I'm just glad you could come with me. I always have fun with you" he said honestly. Finishing off his burrito before grabbing his water and licking his lips.

LANDON Landon knew Khai probably did not want to talk about it but he knew that things were not going that well with Emily from their text messages. As long as he could distract him and allow him to have some fun, he wasn't going to pry. After all, he didn't feel like talking about Loren either so he could definitely understand why Khai would want to keep quiet. "Yeah, I know. It's been crazy for me too and it's nice to get a day to get away from everything and focus on having a good time instead of al the crazy shit going on right now."  Landon took a sip of his own water and finished his hot dog. "I'm glad. I'm having fun too and I'm glad we could do this." Awkwardness from their kiss apart, they were having a pretty good time.

Khai. Most days Khai was an open book. He would run his mouth and lay his feelings out there for everyone to know. But, with Landon, he didn't like to do that. He knew his friend had a lot of his own drama going on, and he just wanted to be able to be there for him. "I'm glad you're having fun. I'm having fun too. Even with the kiss.. No regrets" he smiled. Standing up and reaching his hand out for the other males. "So.. Wanna do another ride? Or maybe play a game? I could win you a teddy bear" he grinned. Was he treating this too much like a date? Maybe so. But, he couldn't help it. He was infatuated.

LANDON Landon wasn't sure how he felt about Khai bringing up their kiss again because he wasn't sure what was better. Pretend it never happened and move on with their day or acknowledge that it happened and try to move on with their lives? It seemed like Khai decided to go with the latter and Landon didn't want to disappoint him again. The other might not have said it out loud but he knew him enough to know that he was disappointed at his reaction on the Ferris wheel and Landon just didn't want to make it worse. So he didn't say anything about it and instead took Khai's hand to get up. All he wanted was for things to be okay with them, that's all. "We can do another ride if you want. I don't think you have what it takes to win me a teddy bear", he teased.

Khai. Khai’s face went a bit blank for a moment before expressing complete shock. “You don’t think I have what it takes?” he asked with a baffled chuckle. “I’ll have you know, I am king of the dark game. Also the squirt gun game.” He didn’t know the names of these games but he did have pretty good aim. “But suit yourself, babe. What ride you wanna do? A roller coaster?” he asked raising his brow as he smiled at the other male.

LANDON Landon laughed and shook his head. "I definitely don't think you have what it takes especially since most of those games are rigged anyway. You can never win but they keep taking your money while you attempt to show me you know what you're doing." He really did believe those games were rigged but he also loved teasing Khai like this. "A rollercoaster sounds like it could be fun, as long as you're ready to hear me scream my lungs out."

Khai. “Well, even so. I’ll just buy you the damn thing” he laughed. Of course the games were rigged. But he would spend all the cash he had on him to get Landon what he wanted. “Babe...” he laughed again. There was that blush again as he went back into his dirty thoughts. “I have no issue with you screaming. Come on.. let’s go make that happen.” He pulled Landon by the arm toward the nearest roller coaster. “Front or back?” he asked as they waited in line. His brow quirking up as he gazed into Landons blue eyes.

LANDON Khai might not have said it outright but Landon had a pretty good idea of what was running through his mind judging by the fact that the other's cheeks had turned red. It made him smirk to know that even innocent things he said without really thinking about it made him think dirty thoughts...almost made him feel powerful in a way even though Landon knew that it was probably wrong to think like that. As soon as he heard Khai's question his head snapped back to look at him and he narrowed his eyes. The little shit knew exactly what he was doing. Well, two could play at that game. "I'll do you a favour and take the front. Don't think you can handle me at the back", he winked.

Khai. The way Landon turned to look at him definitely stopped his heart for a moment. His mouth practically dropping open at his response. Did he really just say that? “Uh...” he chuckled a little before blushing again. This time covering his face with his hands as he shook his head. When he looked back at Landon again he just grinned. “You know, you can’t say shit like that to me and not expect me to wanna find out. Damn, Landon” he chuckled again. “Just get on the damn ride” he teased. Pushing him lightly toward the front of the ride before slapping him on the ass boldly with a wink of his own.

LANDON “I’m so sorry to keep you wondering but you’re right, we can’t keep everyone waiting”, he said, about to get on the ride when he felt the slap on his ass. “You really are a menace and I’ll have you know that you started this.” Landon sat down with a shake of his head but he was amused more than anything. There back and forth was very entertaining.

Khai. “Yeah, I started it. I plan on finishing it too” he grinned. Sitting on the ride right beside Landon and he pulled the bar down over their laps. “You know, you can’t deny me forever. It’s just inevitable.” He was mostly teasing. But Landon had to know he was also pretty damn serious. He had been craving him for such a long time now, it was almost becoming useless. But Khai was definitely not the type to give up on someone once he had feelings for them. Even if just being friends and flirting back and forth was all he could get. He would gladly take it. As long as he could look forward to moments like these. Once the ride started moving Khai pulled his bottom lip between his teeth. His hand moving to rest half way over Landons as they inched up toward a huge drop. He wasn’t the biggest fan of roller coasters. But he did his best to keep his composure.

LANDON “Maybe not but I can definitely try.” He was only half teasing. A part of him knew that they could only keep doing this for so long before something inevitably changed. Now what that was, he couldn’t be sure but he knew for a fact that they couldn’t keep running circles around each other for much longer. And yet he was willing to try because this wasn’t the right time for them to try anything between them, not to mention that he was still terrified. If it wasn’t for the fact that Khai suddenly got so quiet, Landon probably wouldn’t have noticed that something wasn’t quite right. “Hey...you okay?”

Khai. “Yeah, you definitely can” he nodded. His adrenaline suddenly sky rocketing way too high for him to actually come up with something witty to say. His hand tightened over Landons as they inches closer to the top and he nodded his head. “Yeah, I’m good. Just not a big fan of roller coasters” he chuckled. Of course it was much too late to back out now though. He sucked in a deep breath as he closed his eyes and they were off. Falling for what seemed like way too long as he held his breath. Wow, Khai. way to play it cool now he thought to himself. His stomach doing tiny flips as he held onto Landons hand with a death grip.

LANDON Landon looked at him with wide eyes. "You're not a fa - I can't believe you suggested we go on a rollercoaster when you don't even like them." This wasn't the time to give out a lecture about not doing things you don't like just to look good in front of others so he stayed quiet and let Khai grip onto his hand, holding back a wince at the death grip. It was just their luck that out of the rollercoaster at this place they seemed to have chosen the one with the most drops. "Still doing okay?" he asked during a brief reprieve where they were inching up to yet another drop.

Khai. Jesus Christ! He thought to himself. Of course this roller coaster had a damn drop around every fucking corner. Besides going upside down, which thankfully this roller coaster hadn't seemed to do yet. The drops were the worst part. He felt like he left his stomach way back at the first drop, and he was starting to feel a little sick. He looked over at Landon with a slightly pale face and nodded his head. "Yeah, I'm good. Is it almost ov.." he couldn't even finish his question before they were dropping again. His hat flying off his head and lost to the wind as he closed his eyes again.

LANDON Landon wasn’t sure whether to believe him or not as Khai looked a little too pale to be completely okay. It made him feel really helpless because there was no way of getting off the rollercoaster unless the ride was over. He was trying to figure out how long it was going to be until it was over but that was hard to do while going down various drops. He might not be as affected as Khai but it was still hard to go down the drops without at least closing his eyes. Landon watched as the other’s hat flew away on the next drop and he tried to catch it but it was too late. Shit. Luckily for them, that seemed to be the last drop and the rollercoaster was soon coming to a stop. He lifted the bar and got up, offering Khai his hand to help him out. “Let’s get you somewhere you can sit down love.”

Khai. Thank God, that was the last drop. Khai exhaled with a sigh of relief and he was most definitely eager to get off of the ride. Taking Landon's hand and standing up as he felt a bit light headed. He did not remember roller coasters being that bad when he was younger. But, he would definitely remember not to get on another one again. "Thank you" he breathed out as he stepped off the ride. Walking with Landon back to the picnic tables before taking a seat. "I'm sorry, I didn't think it would be that bad" he said honestly. His head was hanging down as he tried to regain his composure. Almost feeling way too embarrassed to even look at Landon at the moment. "I didn't hurt your hand did I?" he asked. Barely looking up as took deep breaths. "I don't think I should have eaten right before that" he chuckled. Trying to make light of how ridiculous he was being.

LANDON Landon led the way back to the picnic tables and took a seat next to Khai. It seemed like they couldn’t get anything right and kept doing things to make their day take a turn for the worse. Not that Landon minded. For once he was not the one being effected by something and he had no problem helping out Khai after a less than ideal rollercoaster ride. “Don’t apologise, it’s fine. We’ll just have to remember not to get onto any more rollercoasters today. How about we just sit here until you’re feeling a little better then just walk around? Take it easy for the rest of the day”, he suggested. Landon could tell the other felt bad and tried to reassure him. “My hand’s fine. It’s been through worse so I’m sure it’s going to survive just fine. Let’s just focus on making sure the burrito doesn’t make a reappearance.”

Khai. It did seem like one bad decision right after the other. But it wasn’t anything out of the ordinary for Khai. He should probably just start walking around with caution tape wrapped around his body. Beware, this fool makes shitty decisions on the regular. He smiled over to Landon at how understanding he was being and just nodding his head. “That sounds like a good plan to me. But, just for good measure. I’m gonna win you that teddy bear. It’s the least I can do after almost breaking your hand” he chuckled softly. He was already starting to feel better now that he wasn’t dropping over and over. Which was pretty evident since the color was coming back to his face. “I can’t believe I lost my hat. That was one of my favorites too” he joked. “I’m just gonna get another bottle of water and then we can explore.” He grabbed Landons hand and lead him back over to the concession stand to buy them both another bottle of water. Throwing in a bag of cotton candy for Landon as well. “Come on, mr. I can’t handle you from the back” he chuckled and winked playfully. “Let’s go get that teddy bear.”

LANDON Landon rolled his eyes but he wasn’t about to argue with him. If Khai wanted to go against a rigged game and attempt to buy him a teddy bear, he wasn’t going to stop him. Especially not if it made him feel a little better about what happened on the rollercoaster. Not that Landon thought there was anything to be embarrassed about but he knew he wouldn’t have liked it very much if it was the other way around and he was in Khai’s shoes. “How about you win me a teddy and I’ll buy you a new hat to make up for your favourite one.” He took the bottle of water and cotton candy from Khai and together they made their way to one of the game stands. “Well, I wasn’t wrong was I?” he asked with a laugh.

Khai. It made Khai chuckle the way that Landon rolled his eyes. But he didn’t make any comment on it. He knew damn well the games were rigged. But it didn’t matter to him. He just wanted to have a good time with Landon. If that meant making a fool out of himself at a cheesy game than so be it. “You don’t have to buy me a hat. It’s okay. Besides, wasn’t it you who said I didn’t need it?” he questioned. Raising his brow as he looked over at the other male. “...and for your information. I think I could handle you just fine from the back. But I guess we’ll never know will we?” His tone was filed with mirth as he spoke, and his grin never left his face. His attention only being pulled from Landon when the game host game over to hand him five dark. “So.. should we go for the life sized teddy bear? Or would you prefer the lion?” he asked. Throwing a dark and popping the first balloon with no problem. Wow, if it went that well the whole time he would be thoroughly impressed.

LANDON “Just because you don’t need it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t get you another one since the rollercoaster was rude enough to take it away from you...sort of”, he laughed. Landon was glad to see that Khai felt much better since he was joking around with him. “I guess not.” Maybe it was better that way. He was surprised that the first dart managed to pop the balloon and he looked at him with an impressed look. “Nice. Let’s go for the unexpected and get the lion but you need to pop them all first.”

Khai. “Alright, fine. But, only because you insist” he smiled. Of course he was touched that his friend wanted to buy him something. Even if it was something as simple as a hat. It was nice to know that Landon cared about sometime he knew deep down Khai cared about as well. He rolled his eyes as he playfully shook his head at Landons next comment. Of course he would say that. But did that mean Khai would ever give up? He’ll no. He was persistent and when he really liked someone, he never really did give up on them. He popped the next balloon as well and he got a bit excited. Jumping in place for a second as he smiled widely at Landon. “I got this” he tried to convince himself. Because he knew damn well he was running on luck he didn’t have. He tried to shake himself loose a bit before throwing the next dark. Popping that one as well which only made his ego that much bigger. “Two left... go hard or go home right?” he grinned at Landon. Throwing the last two darts simultaneously and  dropping to his knees when they both hit and popped the same balloon. “Shit! That counts right?” he asked wide eyed as he looked up at Landon. “I totally popped it.” He was like a little kid winning his first big prize but he couldn’t help it. Even with all the big shot talk. He never actually won at one of these games before.

LANDON At first, Landon thought it was just luck. The last time he’d been at Coney Island he tried to win something for Elle and he only managed to pop one balloon. He though he confirmed the common knowledge that there was no way of winning these sort of games but apparently he was wrong. Maybe it was beginner’s luck or maybe it was fate’s way of smiling down on them after the day they had. Whatever it was, Khai won and Landon couldn’t be more impressed if he tried. “That definitely counts. Wow, I can’t believe you managed to pop them all. That was great!”

Khai. This definitely had to be beginners luck. But, Khai was ready to take the win and celebrate regardless. "Seriously? It counts?" he asked looking up at Landon from his knees with a wide smile. He had his hands laced together in his lap. But once Landon clarified that he had indeed won. He popped up and wrapped his arms around Landon's waist. Picking him up off his feet and spinning him around excitedly. "Hell yeah, I won" he exclaimed with excitement. Placing Landon back down before clapping his hands. "Holy shit" he laughed, a bit embarrassed now at how excited he had gotten. "I told you I'd win you that Lion" he said. Pulling his bottom lip between his teeth as he grinned cheekily.

LANDON It was cute seeing the way Khai got so excited over winning him the lion and yet he was still caught of guard when the other wrapped his arms around him and picked him up. Landon would forever deny the little shriek he let out at being spinner around and he held on tightly to Khai’s shoulders. “Put me down you menace”, he laughed, playfully hitting his back. “Hm yeah I guess you did tell me that. I’m sorry for ever doubting you oh great dart thrower.”

Khai. Khai was still grinning from ear to ear. He couldn't help it really. The day had been taking wrong turn after wrong turn, and now something finally was going right. He managed to make Landon smile and impress him all at the time. Something he hadn't seemed to be able to do very often. The sound that came from Landon though, that was one he wouldn't soon forget. "That's right, I'm the dart king" he mused. Accepting the Lion from the game host and handing it over to Landon. "That was fun. But, I better not press my luck" he laughed. "Do you wanna go for that walk along the board walk now?" he asked. His eyes searching Landon's for a moment to see if he really was impressed with him, or just teasing him again. Either way, he couldn't be happier at the moment. He just wanted to bask in the feeling a little while longer.

LANDON Landon took the lion plush from Khai, a bright smile still on his face. “Thank you.” It’s true that he told the other boy there was no need for him to win him anything but now that they were here he was touched that Khai had gone through all that trouble just to win something he could give him. Landon doubted he would ever say it out loud but he was flattered. “Sure, let’s go for a walk. Although I think we’re going to get quite a few looks dragging a huge plushie around with us”, he laughed. It was so nice to see that their day was taking a turn for the better.

Khai. “You’re very welcome” he replied proudly. The smile on Landons face giving him all the praise he really needed. “Maybe so. But I think they’ll really just be staring at how cute you look with it” he grinned. Pressing his tongue to the corner of his mouth playfully as he reached out to lightly pinch Landons cheek. “You’re not embarrassed are you? I mean, we can always just take it back to the car if you are. I don’t mind carrying it for you either,  if you prefer not going to the car?” He was standing there messing with the tail of the plush lion now as he rambled on. Part of him still just wanting to show off that he won something for someone who meant a whole lot to him.

LANDON Landon rolled his eyes but he held the lion a little tighter. “Do that again and I’ll bite your finger off”, he narrowed his eyes, although it was pretty obvious he was only joking. “No, it’s fine. There’s no need to go back to the car I’ll just hold it myself and if I get tired I’ll make you carry it for me.” He still wanted the enjoy the feeling of having something that was won just for him.

Khai. He widened his eyes at Landons threat and he laughed a bit taken off guard. Of course he was only joking, but the way he retorted was actually kinda hot. “Well, okay then” he continued to laugh. “Sounds good to me, babe. But I still think you look cute as fuck holding it.” He let go of the lions tail and headed toward the board walk with Landon by his side. “So... what should we talk about? Tell me more about you. I wanna know everything.”

LANDON Landon rolled his eyes again but he didn’t argue. If Khai wanted to say that he looked cute holding the lion, he wasn’t about to argue. The question brought him up short because he wasn’t sure what he was supposed to say. There was a lot Khai knew about him, things that he didn’t go around telling just everyone. He knew about the car accident and the repercussions of that, had an idea of everything he’d gone through with Roman...his daughter. “What do you want to know? I feel like you already know so much about me that I wouldn’t even know where to even start.”

Khai. It was true, Khai did know things about Landon most others didn’t know. It was the same for Landon when it came to him. He knew all about his drug struggles, his horrible past with his family, and his misfortunes with Roman and nearly everyone else. They really did get rather close for a moment there after his initial break up with Roman and Jaycee. But that all seemed so far away now. There had been troubles for Landon with Loren, and his constant ups and downs with Emily. But he wasn’t really sure what exactly happened with Loren. Not that he was gonna bring that topic up any time soon. “Tell me about Elle. What grade is she going into? When’s her birthday? What’s her full name and her favorite tv show?” Khai really did love Elle. He had only met her once or twice before, but only for short periods of time. He was in awe of Landons relationship with her though, and his love for kids only made him want to know more. Not to mention how proud of Landon he was when it came to her.

LANDON If there was something Landon never got tired of talking about, it was his daughter. Elle was maybe one of the most unexpected things that had ever happened in his life and yet, the most important. He could remember it like it was yesterday when his mum called him to let him know Jo was pregnant. She couldn’t keep her and asked him to adopt her. Only twenty two years old and recently married, some had thought he was completely mental for saying yes and he couldn’t deny that it was a huge decision but one he never regretted. So many things in his life had changed over time but Elle was the one constant who never left. “She’s going into first grade next September and it’s going to be the first time she’s away from home everyday for more than a few hours so I’m nervous. She’s going to do amazing but all of a sudden it seems like she’s growing old so fast”, he smiled. “And she’s a December baby, like me. Her birthday’s on the 22nd and then mine’s right after on Christmas Eve. Her full name’s Elle Lily Davies, for my mum and her favourite tv show is Peppa Pig...unfortunately.”

Khai. It was so endearing to watch Landon talk about his daughter. The way his eyes lit up and his voice changed. It was clearly evident that she was the one thing in Landons life that would always be perfect. Regardless of any failed relationships or bad decisions. She was the light at the end of the tunnel for him, and Khai was envious. But not in a bad way at all. He only wished he could feel that type of love toward someone. That kind of unconditional love that would never be questioned or faltered. There was a purely genuine smile on Khai’s face as he listened to Landon speak about his daughter. His full attention centered on his words as he felt his heart melt. “Wow, first grade. Time always seems to move so fast when you least expect it. Doesn’t it? I think she’ll do great though. She has her father’s witty sense of humor, and she’s tough as nails. She’s been raised to perfection. So, I really don’t think you have anything to worry about. But, hey... if anyone ever messes with her. I’ll be right there with you fucking people up.” He meant that whole heartily and he was sure Landon knew that too. “Nice... a Capricorn. Just like daddy. No wonder I get along with you both so well” he grinned. “Elle Lily Davies” he repeated. “That’s a beautiful name, She’s beautiful. Inside and out just like you.” The way his words cane out actually didn’t sound flirty or flattering at all. There was a realness to them that he didn’t express very often at all. “Even with the whole peppa pig thing.. she’s absolutely precious. You should be proud.” Khai had always wanted kids of his own one day. Even with the constant fear of being just like his father, He had a deep love for children.  “We should really bring her with us next time. We could do a whole beach day, and hey... maybe I can get lucky and win her something too” he smiled.

LANDON While Landon didn’t have any doubts that Elle would do amazingly in school, it was still a new chapter of their lives and so it was natural for him to worry. What if she didn’t manage to make any friends? He went above and beyond to make sure that Elle would be attending the same school as Des so at least they would have each other and he knew that his daughter was very friendly but he still worried. It was his job as her dad to worry after all. “I hope so. I mean, I know she’ll probably be just fine but until I know for sure that she’s been attending school for a few weeks without problems, I’ll be worrying. It’s good to know there’s someone else on the Elle Davies defense squad though.” Landon could feel himself turning a little red at the compliment but he didn’t mention it and hoped Khai wouldn’t either. “I don’t think you would be saying that if you had to spend your days listening to a posh British accent and pigs snorting”, he teased. “I am proud though. And yeah, Elle never says no to a beach day and she loved Coney Island the last time we were here.”

Khai. “Yeah, I get it. I’d be worrying too. It’s just that you put all that time, love, and care into someone, and you just want people to see exactly what you see when you look at her. It’s scary to think anyone could see anything different. You just want the best for her and that makes you an amazing dad, Landon.” He let out a soft chuckle at the comment about the show and he shrugged a bit to one side. “I mean, I’ve lived through worse.  I’d gladly spend my day’s with a British pig. As long as that meant I could spend more time with you as well.” That last bit wasn’t actually meant to be said out loud. But he just pretended like it was a natural thing to say. He didn’t want to make things weird again, that was for sure. He stopped on the pier and rested his arms on the barricade. Looking out over the water as he sighed contently. “Who wouldn’t love it here? It’s so tranquil” he said softly. The water was reflecting off his eyes as the sun angled just right to glisten off it’s ripples. He was obviously in deep thought as he just gazed out into the distance. “Thank you for coming here with me today. I mean that. I really need it” he said softly. Looking over at Landon with an appreciative smile before resting his chin down onto his arm and looking back out over the water.

LANDON Khai somehow managed to put into words exactly what he was feeling. He knew he raised an amazing young girl and that Elle was going to be doing great things but what if others wouldn’t see what he saw? It would break his heart. “That’s pretty much it. Sometimes I think you give me way too much credit, but thanks. It...wasn’t always easy, raising a kid so young. And then with the accident it only got harder but I think we’re at a good point now.” It was clear the other didn’t know just how irritating Peppa Pig could get but he wasn’t about to argue with him, especially if it meant maybe having another person that could watch over Elle when he needed a babysitter. Landon leaned against the barricade and smiled. It truly was beautiful. “You’re welcome”, he turned to look at Khai with a smile. “We kind of helped each other since I also needed to get away for a bit.”

Khai. Khai could see it all in Landon’s eyes. How much love he had for his daughter, the turmoil, the struggles, and even how proud he was. It was hard not to see it. Especially since he felt so close to Landon. “I don’t think that’s true. With everything you’ve been through, you’ve only made your bond with her stronger. You can’t have good without bad, or triumphs without struggle. You did amazing, Landon. You are amazing, and you raised an amazing little girl.” Khai truly meant every word he was saying.  Even if he didn’t know Peppa Pig all that well, he would suffer through it just to be part of Elle’s life. He had only meet her a handful of times, but every time he seemed to get closer with her. He loved cooking for her and reading to her. But mostly, he loved when she would put make up on him and do his hair. It made him feel accepted. “Well, you’re welcome too” he smiled. His eyes gazing over Landons face for a moment as he thought about kissing him again. Instead he let out a deep sigh and licked his lips slowly. “So... should we head back? I know you gotta pick up Elle still and I don’t wanna keep you away too long. I mean, unless you want to go for a dip?” He asked with a slight grin as he pointed at the water.

LANDON Regardless if his words, Landon did feel proud of himself for raising Elle into the little girl she was today. He managed to overcome all the problems that life threw at him and cane out of it stronger with a daughter that thought the world of him. And he did it all on his own because Harry had only come back in the picture recently. Sure, his mum helped out while he was staying in London after the divorce but for so long it was just him and Elle against the world and Landon didn’t think that was ever going to change. “Thanks. I try my best so I’m glad it shows”, he smiled. Landon looked over to the water and shook his head with a laugh. “I would but I didn’t bring my swimsuit with me and I’m not planning on skinny dipping at this time of day.”

Khai. It was clear how proud Landon was of Elle, and maybe even a bit of himself. But Khai just wanted him to know he was proud too. Of the both of them, whole heartily. A small grin pulled at his features as he nodded his  head. The words skinny dipping pulling him completely off the subject of the others daughter. “Damn, and just when I thought I’d get to see your sexy ass naked” he teased. “You could always swim in your briefs though, no?” Khai pulled his tank top off and began to undo his jeans. His eyes watching Landon watch him until he was standing just in his own briefs. “Come on, babe. Don’t be shy. I don’t bite... hard” he mused. Placing his hands behind him onto the barrier as he waited to see if Landon would follow pursuit.

LANDON “You’ve already gotten lucky with the darts today but no one can be that lucky in just one day”, he said, throwing his head back to laugh. The last thing he was expecting was for Khai to start pulling his clothes off. He just couldn’t make this easy for him could he? Landon looked around them and was relieved to note that at least there weren’t that many people nearby. “You’re unbelievable, you know that right? The things you make me do.” He started taking off his own shirt and jeans. If you can’t beat them, join them.

Khai. “Ahhh, burn. I betcha think you’re pretty clever don’t ya?” he asked with an amused chuckle. Landon could definitely be sassy when he wanted to be. But that was only one of the many things that drew Khai to him in the first place. He watched Landon look around  before pulling off his shirt. His eyes scanning the other males body as he licked his lips and tucked the bottom between his teeth. “Unbelievable maybe. But, you’d be so bored without me, just admit it” he winked. His hand reaching out to pinch Landons nipple playfully before climbing over the railing and jumping into the water. As he came back up for air he pushed his wet hair back with his hand. Smiling up at Landon as he encouraged him to join him with his hands. “Come on, babe. The water feels great. Don’t be shy.”

LANDON “Oh yeah, I know I am.” He could feel eyes watching him as he took of his clothes and tried not to let it get to him too much. The last thing he needed was to turn into a blushing mess right now. “I don’t know, I think I would still manage to have so fu - you little fucker!” he yelled when Khai pinched his nipple. The other was jumping into the water before he could get to him so he was quick to follow. He jumped as well, getting back up for air soon after. “I’m so going to get you for that. Forget the belt, you’re getting a stick or something”, he laughed.

Khai. It didn’t matter how comfortable these two thought they were together. There was always that bit of awkward tension that neither one of them could shake. The moment Khai bit the bullet and went for Landons nipple though, all guards went down. He was laughing so hard and trying to keep a fair distance away from the other male as he treaded over the water. “Oooh, there’s that feistiness” he grinned. His cheeks turning a blushing shade of pink as he tried not to show too much excitement about his words. “You gotta catch me first though” he laughed again. Splashing water at Landon playfully before trying to get away.

LANDON If a water fight was what Khai wanted, a water fight is what he would give him. Landon splashed water right back, trying to get close enough to make a grab for him. “And you’re a coward! Come and face the repercussions”, he called out gleefully. They kept splashing water at each other until Landon was able to get close enough to jump on his back. “Got you!”

Khai. Was this really happening? We’re they really having a water fight and was Khai losing? They were indeed and Khai was giggling like a little school boy again. “I’m not a coward” he tried to spit out through his fits of laughter. An all too embarrassing squeal coming from his lips as Landon jumped onto his back. He almost dropped completely under water from the weight as he lunged forward a bit. But instead wrapped his arm tightly around one of Landons legs and reached back his other hand to slap Landons ass. “Where’s my belt at” he mused, his  tone filled with mirth. He spun them both around keeping a firm grip on his friend before dropping backwards into the water. Letting go of the others leg as he fell back on top of him.

LANDON Landon didn’t even want to think about how they must look to other people right now. Splashing water and goading each other...like two kids. Later he will probably feel embarrassed about it but right now he was having too much fun to care. “Hey, hey, hey, keep your hands to yourself”, he laughed. “Consider yourself lucky you don’t have your belt or I’d be using it on you.” Landon drooped back down in the water and ran a hand through his wet hair. “I told you I’d get you.”

Khai. “Maybe I don’t want to” he retorted. A way to mischievous grin spreading across his lips. How was he really supposed to keep his hands to himself when Landon was holding onto him like that. Once Khai came back up from the water his eyes landed on Landon. Watching him push his hair back as the water dripped down his face. Damn it! There was that feeling again. The feeling where he just wanted to swim right over to him and kiss the breath right out of his lungs. He didn’t budge though, instead he just laughed again. “You gotta stop threatening me with that belt. Cause it’s doing all kinds of bad things to me” he mused. His grin pulling at his lips again as he splashed some more water at his friends. “Yeah.. you got me alright.”

LANDON “The belt master himself wants me to stop threatening him with the belt. I’ve got to admit I never thought I’d see the day”, he teased. Landon splashes water right back and laughed. “Asshole.” The two of them being like this...it was dangerous. They’d already messed up once today when they got carried away on the Ferris wheel and he didn’t want that to happen again so he smiled and started making his way back to where they left their clothes. “Come on, it’s getting late and it’s a long way back. And we don’t have a change of clothes.”

Khai. “Yeah, yeah. You better soak it up because you just caught me on an off day” he teased right back. Another laugh flowing from him as Landon splashed him back and called him an asshole. There was something genuinely attractive about the way he called him that too. It was a good thing Landon decided to head back to their clothes. Because if he didn’t, Khai was about to fall head over heels into another misshaped kiss. He followed behind him and nodded his head. “Yeah, but it’s okay if you just want to go naked. I don’t mind” he winked. Climbing out of the water and sitting on the dock as he smiled over at Landon.

LANDON “Now that you’ve offered I’m totally going to take off my pants and get in your car completely naked. Everything not to ruin the interior right?” he rolled his eyes with a laugh. He picked up his clothes but didn’t actually put them on, figuring it was best to wait until he dried up a little to wear them. “I can’t believe I just did that.” He pretty much just behaved like a child but he enjoyed it a lot. Neon looked over at Khai and smiled. “I had fun today, thank you.”

Khai. All Khai could do was shake his head at Landons words. He was blushing yet again, or hell maybe he was actually just flushing this time. Just the thought of Landon naked was giving him a chub. He couldn’t help it though, especially after how they had just acted together. “Yeah, me together” he grinned. Grabbing his clothe take placing them over his lap as he smiled up at the other male. “No, thank you. I mean it. I really needed this” he said honestly. “Can we just sit here and dry off a minuet?” he asked. Sure he was partly trying to hide his semi, but the other part of him didn’t want this moment to end.

LANDON Landon nodded, much preferring getting a little dry before heading back to the car. He wouldn’t care if they were using his car but Khai’s was no joke and cost a fortune so he didn’t really feel like going in with wet clothes. “Sure, we can wait until we’re both a bit more dry before heading back. Probably a better idea than walking through all those people in just our underwear”, he laughed. “That would probably raise a few eyebrows.”

Khai. Khai tilted his head back a bit to look over at Landon. A smirk pulling at his lips that probably gave away every bit of what was on his mind. “Oh, I’m sure it would” he chuckled a bit seductively. Not really meaning to, but again, he couldn’t help it. He was a very sexual person, and the fact that he had been containing it this long should be considered a miracle in itself.  “Sit with me” he finally asked. His hand patting at the space beside him as he readjusted his clothes in his lap. The last thing he wanted was for Landon to notice he was getting aroused just by looking at him. His eyes shifting back out over the water as he tried to regain his composure.

LANDON It’s not that Landon didn’t want to sit next to him but he wasn’t stupid and he could tell that, whatever Khai was thinking, couldn’t be very PG. But he knew he couldn’t say that without making it obvious what he was thinking about so Landon smiled and sat down next to Khai.

Khai. Khai cleared his throat as Landon sat beside him and he pushed his wet hair back from his face. This was so difficult for him even though it shouldn’t have been. It wasn’t like Khai to have there type of interactions without some sort of sexual exchange. But it was different with Landon, and he was trying so hard to show him it was more than that. Not that his body was helping in that matter any. “So.... you wanna stop for ice cream on our way back? I could really go for some a Mint  Oreo milkshake.”

LANDON Landon scrunched his face and turned to look at Khai with mock horror. "Please don't tell me you're a mint lover?" He was mostly teasing, at least about Khai liking it. He hated anything having to do with mint and thought putting it into ice cream was a sure way of ruining it but he didn't mind others liking it. Not everybody could like the same thing. "Sure, we can go for ice cream but I think I'll go for chocolate, or maybe a lemon slushie. A slushie on a hot summer's day is always nice."

Khai. He turned his head to look back at Landon as he raised his brow. “I wouldn’t say I’m a mint.. lover” he chuckled. “But, I do like mint Oreos and it’s refreshing in a milkshake” he shrugged. “My ultimate favorite though would probably have to be chocolate cherry or vanilla bean caramel swirl.” Khai was definitely a guy with a sweet tooth, so literally any ice cream was bomb to him.  But he thought Landons reaction was so cute. “Mmm lemon slushie, or even better... a strawberry breeze” he grinned. Thank god the topic changed to sweets because he was finally able to start putting his clothes back on without revealing what he was really craving for.

LANDON “Well at least you won’t have to worry about me trying to get a taste out of your milkshake”, he joked. “Vanilla bean caramel swirl is definitely a good one...oh, and anything with cookies or cheescake. I’m a fan of that too.” Landon always has a sweet tooth, and although for the past few years he tried his best to incorporate a bit of healthy eating as well, nothing was going to stop him from keeping his freezer stocked with different tubs of ice cream. “Yeah, strawberry breeze has definitely become your thing, hasn’t it?” Landon didn’t think he was going to get any drier than this so he got up and put on his clothes.

Khai. “That’s good, cause I don’t share when it comes to Oreos” he teased. He licked his lips as he listen to Landon list off his likes. Making mental notes for in the future as he nodded his head. “God, cheesecake will be the death of me one day I swear” he was salivating at the mouth just at the thought of it. “It has... especially when you add a bit of tequila to it. It’s so damn good” he grinned. He picked up Landons stuffed lion once he was dressed and pulled his keys from his pocket. “You drive?”

LANDON “I guess that means I’m going to have to start calling you the Oreo hoarder”, he laughed. Landon rolled his eyes at the mention of tequila but had to admit it did make it even more delicious. What can he say, he’s a tequila guy. When Khai asked him if he wanted to drive, he got quiet before giving him a small smile. “It’s fine, I trust you.” This was such a huge step for Landon that he could barely even he was actually saying that but he didn’t take it back.

Khai. “Yup, so if you buy them for Elle you better keep them locked up” he mused. He noticed Landon roll his eyes at the mention of Tequila but all he could do was chuckle. He knew Landon liked it just as much as he did, but they did tend to get a little carried away. Especially when drinking together. The song Drunk had been inspired by Landon after all. He raised his brow when Landon told him he could drive. His face softening in the most touched way when he said that he trusted him. He knew that was a big deal and not something to be taken lightly. “Are you sure?” he asked, just to be safe. A genuine smile pulling at his lips as he searched the others deep blue eyes.

LANDON “You would steal Oreos from a five year old child? Wow, talk about being cruel.” There were very few people he felt comfortable enough being in a car with while they drive. It was actually so weird because he was the one driving when the accident happened but somehow it made him feel more control. He could drive at the speed he was comfortable with and make sure he didn’t drive after drinking but he couldn’t be a hundred percent certain when someone else was driving. And even though it wasn’t too long ago that Khai got into a car accident himself, he trusted him to be careful this time. “Positive. Don’t drive too fast though or I might change my mind”, he teased.

Khai. “I mean, yeah” he shrugged with a way too pathetic laugh. Once they reached his car he unlocked the doors and put the plush lion into the backseat. Getting in himself and putting his seat belt on before smiling over to Landon. “Don’t worry. I really am a good driver” he assured. Regardless of his accident, Khai generally was a pretty good driver. He did tend to speed a bit, but aside from that, he kept pretty good control. He didn’t want to scare Landon though and honestly, he really did appreciate the trust. So he definitely would be paying very close attention to the speed limit on their drive home. “Here, you control the music” he said. Handing his phone over to his friend before starting the car. He waited for Landon to pick a song and then headed  back toward the highway.  Setting cruise control once they got on route. They were only going 60 mph, but Khai kept glancing over to Landon to make sure he was okay. “If I go to fast let me know. I tend to get a bit of a lead foot” he mused. Relaxing back into his seat as he vibed to the music.

LANDON Landon took the phone from Khai and went to Spotify, looking through the playlists until he found one he really liked. He kept catching Khai’s eye as he looked at him and could tell the other was really trying which warmed his heart. “Don’t worry about it, I’m all good.” They we’re on the highway so it was to be expected to go a little faster.

Khai. It was so hard for Khai not to reach over and hold onto Landon’s hand. This wasn’t a date by any means, just two friends hanging out. But he couldn’t help but feel like some sort of connection had been made. Maybe it was just him though. He did have a tendency of misreading the situation and moving a little too fast. He didn’t want to do that with Landon though. He really just wanted to take his time and enjoy his company. Maybe he would ask him out on a real date after this, but honestly, he was so scared of making things awkward again. He would rather have Landon in his life as his friend than not have him at all. Even with the constant struggle of wanting to kiss him all the time. “So... tell me something about you I don’t know” he asked. Smiling over to him before looking back at the road. He was just trying to make small talk to pass the time. But he honestly was interested in getting to know him even more.

LANDON Even though this wasn’t a date and they were both going through a lot relationship wise, there were a few points during the day were it almost felt like it was. Mainly their kiss on the Ferris wheel but Landon was determined not to bring it up again. His breakup with Loren was so fresh, he needed time to get over it and his focus, for once, was more on himself than on anything else. It didn’t help that Khai was going through his own issues with Emily. Anything between them would be really bad timing. Something about him that he didn’t know? That was a touch one. “I don’t know...what do you want to know? I feel like we’ve talked a lot about me today and not enough about you.”

Khai. Khai shrugged his shoulders as he chuckled softly. “I don’t know, I wanna know everything” he said honestly. Shaking his head soon after as Landon mentioned that they hadn’t spoke too much about him. “You don’t wanna talk about me. I’m a whole ass hot mess” he mused. He was being playful but his words were true. He knew Landon knew that too, how could he not? It seemed like everything Khai did was analyzed under a microscope by the whole damn town. “Tell me about your passions. Like, what is something you want more than anything in the world?”

Landon “ Aren’t we all bit of a mess? We’re only human after all and no one can be perfect. I would still like to know mir about you.” It didn’t seem fair to Landon to keep talking about himself without giving Khai the same opportunity and he really did want to learn more about him. “My passions? I guess I want to keep advancing in my career, keep doing better. Maybe try and get a masters degree once Elle’s a little older. What about you?”

Khai. “Yeah, that’s true I guess. But, I’m like the king of ultimate messes” he mused, his tone filled with mirth. He could see it in Landons eyes that he really did want to know more about him. But opening up was dangers for Khai. Hell, that’s how he started falling for Landon in the first place. “Oh... really?” he asked, raising his brow again as he once again peaked his interest. “I didn’t know you wanted to go back to school. That’s really cool, Landon” he smiled genuinely. “I still don’t really understand what you do. But, maybe you can tell me more about it?” He really wasn’t expecting the same question in return and it kind of stumped him for a minute. What even were his passions? “Uhm... I don’t know” he chuckled a bit nervously. Chewing his bottom lip for a moment before actually giving an answer. “I’ve got the whole music thing going on right now. That’s been pretty intense and eye opening. My mum was actually a lounge singer before she had me, and I didn’t really realize how passionate I was about music until just recently. Besides that, I’d really like to open my own restaurant one day. I’ve always wanted to do a kind of around the world under the stars type of thing. Serve a little bit of everything, ya know?” He gazed over at Landon with a soft smile and shrugged his shoulders. “I don’t know, its really just a pipe dream. But, it could be cool right?”

LANDON “I don’t know about that, I feel like I’m pretty messed up lately so maybe we can share that”, he laughed. Doing his masters was always something he wanted to do. He was actually on his way to an interview with a university when he got into an accident. The meeting was going to happen soon and he was late so he was driving a little too fast and didn’t see the other car heading his was until it was too late. After that, his head just wasn’t in the right place. There was a whole period of his life he couldn’t remember, a husband who he knew was hurting because of him and there was nothing he could do. Then with the divorce...it was never the right time to get back into it so getting his masters was moved to a potential dream for the future. Now that Elle was getting older and about to go to school, it seemed more feasible. “It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a while but it was never the right time. I guess I’ll just have to see what the future brings. My job...it’s not that interesting. Think of it as the development and design of chemical manufacturing processes.” It wasn’t something he talked about often as many people gave him weird looks when he really got into it. “I love your music. You’ve got a really great voice and the songs you write fits that perfectly”, he complimented. “Oh wow, that sounds incredible! I think a restaurant like that would be a huge hit.”

Khai. Khai pressed his lips together and nodded his head. He knew all to well what it was like to want something so badly, but the timing was just off. “You should do it! I could even watch Elle for you” he suggested. He really just wanted Landon to be able to live out his dream. He was willing to do practically anything to help make that happen for him. His eyes widened a bit as he tried to explain his job and his lips curved up into a clueless smile. “I have no idea what you just said. But it is was sexy as hell” he mused. His cheeks flushing over with a soft shade of pink as Landon complimented his music. “Thank you, that really means a lot coming from you.” To be honest, he never really thought he had that great of a voice. His father would always tell him that music and singing was a huge waste of time and that he sounded like a dying cat. So, it was nice to get the compliments he had been getting recently. Even though he had a hard time accepting them. “Yeah? You think so?” he asked, his face lighting up with excitement. “I know I told you my dads a chef back in Bradford. But, I really always kinda wanted to do my own thing. He wants to open a restaurant here, so I’ll probably go back there for a bit and talk details with him. He’s been wanting me to run the place, and even though it wouldn’t be my own place, it’s something stable” he shrugged. “But, I really have to try and take everything he says with a grain of salt. He’s never wanted to help me before. So, I just gotta try and be cautious, ya know?”

LANDON It meant a lot that Khai was willing to help out to allow him to live out his dreams but it wasn’t so simple.  This wasn’t like getting his first degree, where he was a student full time and working part time to make ends meet. He was working full time now and he couldn’t give that up, not without having to give up on a lot of stuff that both he and Elle were now used to having. “Thank you, I really appreciate it. I guess I have to see if I’m ready to go back to school while also working from 9 to 6 everyday”, he shrugged. Landon was really happy that Khai was getting this opportunity but at the same time he couldn’t help but worry. He knew Khai’s dad wasn’t the greatest person and that the two disagreed a lot and so he worried that this opportunity was too good to be true. “I know what you mean. Maybe he had a change of heart?” But it was clear Landon didn’t really believe that.

Khai. “Oh yeah, that’s rough” he nodded, realizing the difficulty of the situation. Things always came pretty easy to Khai, but only because he was so damn persistent. “You don’t need to thank me though. Anything I can do to help, I will” he assured. He kept his focus on the road as he listened to Landon and nodded again. “Yeah, I don’t know. I’m trying not to get my hopes up about it. But, he’s never been this nice to me.” You could see the worry in Khai’s eyes about the whole situation, but he tried not to let it be known. He had told Landon before all about how his dad was an abusive alcoholic, so he knew Landon had to be worried too. “But hey... if it all goes to shit. There’s still the idea of my own place. So, I guess I’ll just have to wait and see what the universe has planned for me.”

LANDON “Thanks.” It meant a lot to Landon that Khai was willing to help out so he could live out one of his dreams of getting a masters. He didn’t know if it was going to happen any time soon but, even if it didn’t, at least he knew he had people on his side. Landon was worried that Khai’s dad would end up hurting him again, just like he did in the past. It didn’t even have to be on purpose but he knew the two didn’t often see eye to eye. “I hope it all goes well for you. Just...keep a close eye on your dad yeah? Just in case he tries anything.”

Khai. Khai shifted his eyes over to Landon with a pure look of sentiment. It really meant a lot to him that his friend would worry about him with his dad. Honestly, Khai thought that Landon had probably forgotten all about the shit he was dumping out on him that one night over texts. He wondered now if maybe he remembered when he said he wanted to kiss him until the world stopped spinning too. “Yeah, I will. I promise” he nodded. There was a sudden soften to Khai’s entire demeanor. His hand moving to rest on top of Landons without even giving another thought about it. “I really appreciate you worrying about me. Sometimes I forget that people actually give a shit” he said honestly. He laced his fingers through his friends and squeezed his hand gently. There was a sort of  comfort about the way he was holding his hand that he hoped Landon could feel too. It wasn’t like he was trying to come off romantic or that he was making a move at all. “So... what do you do for fun usually? Do you have an hobbies or secret talents maybe I don’t know about?” he asked. His lips curving up into a slightly crooked grin.

LANDON Landon could relate to feeling like that. Sometimes life put you down to the point where it gets hard to believe there are people who care and who don’t want to see you get hurt. He was grateful that his words seemed to be getting through to Khai though and that he could tell he was being honest. It had been a while since the day Khai texted him about his dad but Landon still remembered everything and he didn’t want him to get hurt again. He wasn’t expecting the other to lace their fingers together but he didn’t mind; especially if it helped him show that he cared. When asked about any secret talents, his head thoughts instantly went to his tendency to attempt magic tricks when drunk. Emphasis on attempt. “I think you actually know all about my secret talent. I love a good magic trick. It’s gotten so bad that Alison actually gave me a magic trick set for Father’s Day to try out with Elle”, he laughed.

Khai. It was really hard for Khai to grasp that people actually wanted anything more than just sex from him. He had always been treated like a sexual object since he was eight years old. So it took a lot to really get through to him. For him to understand that people actually cared for him beyond that. When he was Landon though, it was like sex didn’t even matter at all. It wasn’t that there wasn’t any sexual tension, because damn there was a lot of that. But it was just different, a good kind of different. Hell this was the longest interaction he had probably had in months without it turning into something sexual. Even though he may have tried to blur the lines a bit, there was no denying it was much more than that. Just holding Landons hand the way he was, it was giving him butterflies. His stomach doing tiny flips as he tried to keep his heart from racing away. “Ahhh, magic” he chuckled softly. “I did know that” he nodded. “But, I wouldn’t really say that’s a talent you actually possess” he teased. “Have you always been into magic though? Or was that just something you just so happened to pick up to in order to pick people up?” His tone was filled with mirth as he continued to tease his friend. The smile on his lips definitely giving away he wasn’t being serious.

LANDON It was moments like this that really made Landon think about his relationship with Khai. There was plenty of sexual tension between them, that was for sure, but it wasn’t just that. They got on well and had fun together even when it was something as simple as playing around in the water. Landon gasped at the other’s dig of his magic tricks and frowned at him. “Now that’s just offensive”, he shook his head. “I’ll have you know that magic is a big passion of mine and I’m great at it. If it helps me pick up people at bars it’s only an extra advantage.”

Khai. Khai tried really hard to keep a serious face as Landon stood his ground. But he couldn’t help it. The laughter spilled from his lips in an almost way too embarrassing way. “Shit...” he continued to chuckle. “I was just messing with you. I think you’re fantastic at magic, babe. Maybe I’m just bitter you haven’t used it to try and pick me up” he teased. Letting go of Landons hand he reached up to pinch playfully at his friends chin. His entire face lit up with amusement as he smiled from ear to ear. “It’s all good though. Maybe one day you can show me your disappearing act” he winked. Ah, and there it was, that familiar sexual innuendo.

LANDON “I’m hurt that you seem to have forgotten the time I showed you that trick with the glass when we were at the bar.” It ended up with the glass breaking into tiny little pieces but that was neither here or there. “Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe it worked out pretty well on you.” Landon knew it probably wasn’t a great idea to talk about that night, all those months ago, when this whole thing between them had started but the words were out of his mouth before he could stop them.

Khai. He sat in his thoughts for a moment after hearing Landons words. Holy shit! He was right. He definitely showed him a magic trick and ended up taking him home. How could he have forgotten that? Oh, I know how.. the only parts of that night that really stuck with him was his tongue down Landon’s throat. He pulled his bottom lip between his teeth as his cheeks started to flush over. A soft chuckle forcing its way out as he shook his head. “Wow... you got me” he grinned. The blush on his cheeks way too evident to even try to hide. “You weren’t really trying to pick me up though, were you?” he asked. His eyes shifting over to his friend curiously before looking back at the road.

LANDON It was kind of cute to see Khai get bright red at the thought of what happened that night. Even though neither of them brought it up, Landon was sure they both remembered how that particular night had ended. “Not exactly”, he shrugged. “I knew you were with Ronan and...I knew it was an open relationship but I still wouldn’t have done that to Ro. It’s bad enough that we...kissed. I really hurt him.” This was probably the first time they were talking about it after it happened and Landon wasn’t sure how he felt about it. Maybe bringing it up was a horrible idea.

Khai. As soon as Landon mentioned the kiss, or make out session rather. He could feel his heart speed up even more. His lips parting slightly as he remembered the feeling of his friends lips on his. “Yeah, I know. I hurt him too” he nodded as he took a deep breath in. “It wasn’t like it was intentional though. I mean, I’m pretty sure neither one of us were settling out just to hurt him. I liked you... I mean, I still do” he breathed out. “Regardless of all the turmoil from it though, I don’t have any regrets. Do you?” He couldn’t even look at Landon now as he waited for his response.

LANDON It definitely wasn’t intentional. Landon was really drunk that night and Khai was there...he didn’t think and just went with it only realising what he’d done the day after. He wished he could tell the other that he never regretted it because he knew it’s what he wanted to hear but he couldn’t really do that without lying. There was a point when everything seemed to be going badly, that Landon had regretted their kiss. He hurt someone important to him and still felt responsible in a way for breaking up their relationship. None of that would have happened if they never kissed. And at the time he had still been hopeful that him and Roman could maybe try again. It’s why he moved back to New York after all, then everything with Aaron happened and...well, that was obviously the end of everything. So many people got hurt over this. “I don’t know...sometimes I think I don’t and others I can’t help but feel like a lot of pain could have been avoided if that night never happened.”

Khai. Khai just nodded his head to Landons words. He didn’t really know how to feel about them honestly. They kinda hurt,  but at the same time he knew he was probably right. Landon wasn’t the initial cause of their break up, but he did give Khai hope that maybe he could love someone else after Roman fell for Aaron. He never did too well being alone, and when Landon backed away from him it started his whole downward spiral. “Yeah, I guess it could have been. But, like I said, l really liked you. As much as I regret hurting the people that I love. I don’t regret kissing you at all. I just... I kinda wish it could have been under better circumstances.”

LANDON Maybe everything would be different if they’d kissed under different circumstances. Maybe they’d be in a different position now. Who even knows what oils have happened if Landon didn’t consider himself to be so messed up in relationships and Khai wasn’t seeing Roman and Jaycee. It’s something they could only wonder about and Landon wasn’t a big fan of obsessing over the what if’s. “Yeah...I guess I feel guilty about it”, he finally admitted. “We didn’t know each other well, or at least not as well as we do now and I could have ruined everything with my oldest friend over it. I don’t know what I would have done if Roman never talked to me again.” Although he knew now that was never going to happen, not when his ex was seeing his best friend. What a mess. “Anyways, it’s all in the past now.”

Khai. “Yeah, No... I get it. I wouldn’t have wanted that to happen either” he said honestly. He probably never would have forgiven himself if he ruined the friendship Landon and Roman had. It was one thing to self destruct, but when it came to people he truly cared about, he never wanted to hurt them. “It is” he nodded again, smiling softly over to Landon. “I’m just glad we got a really good friendship out of it.” He wanted Landon to know he had every right to feel the way he did, and he didn’t have to validate it. Regardless of the after events they did end up becoming the best of friends and Khai was thankful for that at least.  He spotted the ice cream shop and he pointed in its direction. “Wanna go there? Or wait until we get closer to home?”

#chats:discord #chats:landon #ft.landon #ft.roman #ft.emily #ft.loren #ft.aaron #{landon davies;; the sweetest taste of sin} #//sorry this took so long to finish #but i believe it was well worth the wait xx

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Five male characters I love:

I was tagged by @captstjohn thank youuuu!!! 

(I’ll stick to TV to make it easier) 

1. Alec Hardison- Hardison is such an open and caring soul, who is a ray of sunshine compared to the rest of the cast, who are more on the angsty side. I love the subversion of the geek being very socially adept and understanding people. I also love love LOVE his scenes with Parker and Eliot and letting them be vulnerable and he is so supportive and ugh, I just love him. I also love that he’s cocky and immature, like he’s not flawless, he’s this very vivid character, as is the whole cast, and I love that he isn’t perfect. 

2. Landon Kirby- I wasn’t going to put him down cause he was mentioned by the lovely person who tagged me, but he deserves all the love. I love Landon because so often, even on Legacies, teenagers don’t feel like teenagers. Landon feels awkward and I love how awkward he is. I also love that he loves people and openly cares and accepts that he is a bit of a people pleaser but hasn’t lost who he is to other people’s wants and wishes. Oh, and also he’s 100% ace and I didn’t know how much I needed to see a guy on TV be uncertain and nervous about sex but his arc with that was just soooo lovely to me. And his relationship with Raf and Hope are so important to me. 

3. Bellamy Blake- I’m gonna be honest, I don’t really watch The 100 anymore. Just random clips here and there. But I read soooo many fics about Bellamy and Clarke, I need to talk about Bellamy Blake, mother hen extraordinaire. I love that people have found these characters and written happier endings for them, softer stories, allowing them to just . . .exist and not make terrible choices every day. I love Bellamy’s arc, or what I’ve seen of it. S1-S2 he grows so much. He tries every day to be a better person and that takes so much work. 

4. Max Evans- This season of Roswell NM has been rough for me so far and I think the lack of Max is a huge part of that. Tbh I debate between max and Kyle as my favorite guy for this show, but it depends on the day. Max is great because he is so open with his emotions. So often we see male characters struggle with romantic relationships because they struggle to understand and communicate their feelings. Max does not have these problems and it’s so refreshing to me. He also acknowledges his mistakes and tries to atone for them (and does!!!) (he freaking brought Rosa back from the dead???) 

5. Oliver Queen- I don’t talk about Oliver enough cause Felicity gets most of my love but like, his arc is like, the completely reversing his toxic masculinity and that’s so beautiful to me??? Like, he starts out as this guy being alone and killing and not communication and keeping secrets and every season, we see him open up and lose these layers of secrets and embracing the people around him. And he regresses, he closes off, it’s not a simple and straight forward journey. And even though I fell out of love with the show, I admire Oliver’s arc so much. 

Bonus mentions: Zuko, Rafael Waither, MG Greasley, Pacey Witter, Micheal Cordero, Duke Crocker, Nathan Wuornos, Jack Carter, John Diggle, White Josh Wilson, Greg Serrano, Derek Morgan  . . .. I could go on forever lol (if anyone wants me to gush about a character literally all you have to do is ask lol) 

Tagging (if you want): @acelandonkirby​ @lesbianmaxevans​ @yikes-in-the-yard​ @nerdishfeels​ @iamnotfromthisplanet​ @blvckwidow​ @cookiedoughmeagain​ @wonderdoves​ @craashdowns​ @maxortecho​

#god i could gush abotu these characters forever #i love them lots and lots #god and this isnt even counting from like books and musicals #my lists are soooo long of favoirte characters #and they change always

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AFTERMATH | CHAPTER TWENTY NINE | LEGACIES

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"The return of Roman Sienna," Lizzie said, looking at Lilah as she went to see if the other Saltzman twin maybe needed help. "Does that mean you and Rafael are over? Oh wait! I got it, you're just bouncing between the R-named—That is my inside voice, and I am going to shut it up now."

She walked off for a bit after her tangent. Lilah snickered and Lilah was going over the checklist Lizzie was holding. After about three minutes Lizzie grabbed her arm, calling for an emergency girl meeting, and going to Alaric's office.

Penelope, Josie, and Hope met them all there.

"I am withdrawing from Miss Mystic Falls," Lizzie announced dramatically. "Effective immediately."

"I thought you had something important to tell us," the Mikaelson girls said together.

"Cousins, stop speaking like you are twins, even Josie and I don't talk in that much unison," snapped Lizzie.

"Come for the underwhelming announcement, stay for the epic meltdown," Penelope said.

"Okay, wait, why are you quitting?" Josie asked.

"A personal issue with one of the judges. A direct result of that bitch Dana's sabotage," Lizzie replied.

"Lizzie, she's dead!" Hope scolded.

"Still a bitch," mumbled Lilah.

"Correction: that dead bitch Dana's sabotage."

Lilah laughed.

"Iconic," she said, earning a scolding glare from Josie and Hope.

"Costing me the crown from beyond the grave," she said, sitting down in Alaric's chair. "The head judge is her mother. The town pharmacist. There is always next year for me."

Josie nodded.

"But that does not mean that we here at the Salvatore School shouldn't bring home the title and stick it to those townies."

Lilah looked to Josie to see Penelope smiling in the back. Penelope, in all her bitchiness, did always have some soft part of her that tried doing right by Josie, even if she did break her heart.

"So, I have studied all of the stats and advanced metrics, and I have chosen a replacement."

Lilah and Penelope now shared the same smile. She was going to just have to choose Josie to take her place. It was what was right, it was what should happen. The smile on Josie's face showed she thought it would be her, too.

Everyone's facial expressions fell when Lizzie Saltzman said, "Hope Mikaelson."

—

"She's going to regret that," Penelope said out of anger, her and Lilah staying behind as Lizzie went to prep Hope, and Josie excused herself to work on more decorations. "No offense to your cousin, but it's Josie that should be winning this thing!"

"I agree," nodded Lilah. "Lizzie should... honestly, I don't know what Lizzie is doing. Her sister is come first."

"Josie never comes first when it comes to Lizzie. She conforms to the shadow her twin threw her into," scoffed Penelope, sitting down in the chair Josie was sitting in. "I think this may be the most I've spoken to you."

Lilah laughed, nodding some more. "There were a few double dates."

"And you sucking face with Roman while I sucked face with Josie didn't leave much room to talk, Mikaelson. You're not as stuck up as people think you are," she got up with style, making her way to the door.

"Wait! Who thinks I'm stuck up?!" Lilah shouted after her, but she didn't respond in her Penelope manner, knowing just how to make people itch.

—

"You know, I love Roman as much as the next guy, but after learning more about him and everything he did to you, Lilah, to your family, it's hard to understand why you guys are so nice to him," Landon said while he and Hope attempted to practice the dance. "That you guys can act like nothing happened. That she can love him after all of it."

"It's complicated," Hope said. "He spent half of his life desiccated in a cave, which is something Lilah can relate to. All her life, she was always different from everyone. Then there was Stefan Salvatore, and she botched that. Then, there was Roman. And then he was brainwashed by his mother, who was a literal Nazi. But he spent the last two years being someone really good for my cousin."

"Your cousin? Who has a deteriorating mental health? That cousin? And your mother is still dead. How does any of this exonerate him?"

"It doesn't. But it's in the past. Leave it."

The champagne glasses and bottles nearby started rattling as Hope not more riled up.

"I suffered through how much torture because I stole a knife, and Vampire Captain America has a hand in the death of your-"

"Landon," Hope said, backing away from him as Lizzie started to rush over. "Stop."

Lizzie grabbed Hope's shoulder, saying, "Come with me." She stared at Landon and said, "You. Stay here. Do nothing."

Lilah rounded the corner, Landon pausing when he saw her, looking at him with hurt in her eyes.

He sighed, "Lilah, I-"

"Roman's been nothing but nice to you and Rafael since the day you guys got here," she said in a quiet voice.

"I know, I-"

"You don't get to judge him based on what his part in Hayley's death, okay?" she said, sounding more enraged. "Especially not when it was Hope's dad that killed his dad, way before Roman accidentally helped his mother, who also died that day, in the plot to kill Hayley. You weren't there, you don't get to make statements like that. You missed the part where Greta told him that they weren't going to kill Hayley or Hope, just suppress their werewolf gene. Roman was told no one would die."

With that, she stormed away. She passed Rafael on the way, who moved to the side for the angry girl, looking at his foster brother for answers.

"We have reasons not to like Vampire Captain America, right?" Landon asked him.

"Well..." Rafael started, his voice high-pitched. "Not saying I don't like the dude... but I liked him a lot better when he wasn't here."

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Lilah got to her room to an oh-so familiar sight. Roman was laying on the bed, the bear he gave her in his hands.

"Bear and I say hi," he said, mimicking what she had did the night prior. "Why aren't you at dance practice for Miss Mystic Falls? Didn't you decide you were going to do this, like, forever ago?"

She let out a small relieved laugh, closing the door and walking inside. The nostalgia behind how much this felt like the old days panged her heart.

"My escort left town, and I wasn't even sure he'd be back," she replied, staring at him. He chuckled at the statement.

"Fair."

"Hm," she said contently.

"Got a text for Dr. Saltzman, they think there's a new monster on campus," he said as she sat down on the bed next to him, but not with him. "It can turn people into stone."

"Medusa's here?" laughed Lilah. "Ah-mazing, with the day I am having."

"What happened now?" he asked, sitting up.

She shook her head as a way of saying she didn't want to talk about it, and she got a little closer to him. She brushed his hair out of his eyes, smiling.

"You need a haircut," she stated, and he chuckled.

"I got some work I gotta do, just wanted to see you for a bit. I'm only here for the day," he said, moving to get off the bed.

She felt sad. It was nice, a bit refreshing, having him home. She hadn't realized how much he needed him until he left, and now that he was back, she was starting to feel the same feelings she had when they first met. Back when the world was a little less complicated, back when she was Lilah Desmarais.

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"So, this has got to be weird for you," Landon said, trailing behind Roman. "Lot of emotions coming up, been a while since you've seen Lilah."

"I thought we were supposed to be looking for the boulder bandit," Roman replied.

"Yeah, about that," Landon called, stopping.

Roman sighed, turning around to look at the boy.

"Are you sure I'm not looking at him?" the phoenix questioned.

Roman scoffed, and to indulge Landon, he said, "Uh, yeah. Yeah, you solved the case, Sherlock." He walked towards Landon as he spoke. "I'm gonna turn the entire school to stone, steal a horse from the stable, and Lilah and I are gonna ride off into the sunset."

Landon shifted his weight between his two legs uncomfortably, knowing how crazy he must sound.

"Stop beating around the bush. Ask me what you really want to know. You and I actually know each other, Landon," Roman said.

When Landon just looked at him with a guilty expression, Roman asked the question himself.

"Do I still have feelings for Lilah?" he asked, and Landon still just merely looked at him. "Yes, of course I do, and I always will, but she and I aren't together right now for a reason, and I have to respect that she has her own things going on. And I don't even get why this is something you care about this much, you're with Hope."

"It's not for me," Landon said.

"Is it for Raf?" Roman asked, a question he was also beating around the bush about, and Landon's silence was a confirmation. He nodded, and turned to leave. "Yeah, I thought so."

—

Lilah, Roman, and Lizzie stood together at the bottom of the stairs as the debutantes were presented by Dana's mom.

Penelope escorted Josie down, and they looked beautiful. Almost happy, until Josie fell, and Penelope's smile faded.

"What're you gonna do when I'm not here to fight for you anymore?" Penelope asked her.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Josie asked.

Penelope looked like she'd have had enough. "You want to know? Read the letter."

Penelope glared at Lizzie before leaving.

At the stop of the staircase came Hope, but Landon left her at the top. The dress she was wearing was familiar, but Lilah couldn't pinpoint it. But my God, was her cousin stunning.

"Ba-Roman," Lilah said, grabbing onto him. "I need you to get up there, as unnoticed as you can. I don't see Landon anywhere."

"I got it," Roman said.

"That's my Vampire Captain America," she smiled.

When Roman got to the top, Hope was on the verge of tears mumbling about how she couldn't do the pageant. She was about to run out, too, when Roman grabbed onto her arms.

"Just five more minutes," he said. "Get through this, and it'll all be over."

As the dances started, Lizzie and Roman smiled.

"I should've picked you," Lizzie said to Lilah. "Seeing you two dancing there would've been nice."

"I thought you thought he was evil?" Lilah asked, remembering the times she let her inside voice slip out.

"He did some evil things. He was never evil for you."

"Why didn't you choose me?"

"Because I know the verge of a mental breakdown when I see one. You were at a point worse than Hope, though she seems to be decreasing and fast. I didn't want to stress either of you out and risk a meltdown," she said.

"You doing okay?" Roman asked Hope as they danced.

"Fine," Hope said with gritted teeth. "Let's just get through this like you said."

Josie came inside, Lilah and Lizzie turning their attention to her. Lizzie should've chosen her sister.

"They're about to announce the winners, where have you been?" Lizzie asked her twin, totally unaware of the distraught state her sister was in.

"I was reading the note Penelope gave me. She's leaving the school."

"Oh yeah, I knew that," Lizzie said, sounding happy.

Lilah wanted to pinch her, punch her, something, anything.

"I overheard Dad talking to her parents," Lizzie informed her.

"And you didn't think to tell me?" asked Josie.

"The devil's exorcising herself from our lives. That's good news. Why are you acting all annoyed."

Josie shook her head. "I can't believe this. She's been telling me all along, but I could never heard it. You never consider anybody's feelings but your own."

"Fuck," mumbled Lilah, but she didn't get involved. It wasn't her conversation.

"What? That isn't fair," Lizzie said.

"Isn't it? It's bad enough that you didn't think I'd want to enter, but not a single part of you thought that I could even win."

Their arguing got Hope's attention, and she sent Lilah a look as they both watched the twins.

"Jo, I'm not a mind reader, okay?" Lizzie brushed it off. "If you wanted to win—"

"Of course I wanted to win!" she said. "But the second you dropped out, you gifted your entire plan to Hope."

"Because of science!"

"Lizzie, listen to yourself. Science? What about your sister's feelings?"

"What are they fighting about?" Hope asked Roman, knowing he could use his vampire hearing to find out.

"Who knows? It's always something with those girls."

"I know you can hear them. Tell me."

"Do you know how good it would feel to actually be competing? In Mom's dress?" she asked, looking at Hope. They both looked at her. "Did you even consider how Hope would feel wearing it?"

"She looks fantastic. She should be amazing," Lizzie said.

That was when Lilah put it together. It was Caroline's, the one Klaus gave her. The one Caroline told her about.

"Will she still feel amazing when she learns where it came from?" Josie asked.

"It's silly. Sibling rivalry stuff," Roman told Hope, not wanting to disturb her inner peace more than it already was. "About the dress you're wearing."

"What about it?" Hope asked.

"What do you mean, where it came from?" Lizzie asked. "It was a gift from some guy who used to crush on Mom."

"From Klaus Mikaelson, Lizzie. Hope's dad," Josie said, walking away.

Sadness overtook Lizzies's face when she realized how bad she messed up this time, trying to make everything perfect. Roman looked at Lilah, unsure if he should tell her. A tear fell from Lilah's face, and she wiped it away, nodding for him to tell her.

"Your father gave it to her."

Tears formed in her cousin's eyes, and Lilah could feel her pain from her spot.

"My dad chose this dress?"

Roman nodded, "Apparently."

She started hyperventilating.

"Are you okay?" he asked her.

The winners were about to be announced, so everyone stopped dancing. The minute she separated from Roman, she started to sob softly.

The spotlight hit her, and she was named the winner. Lizzie and Lilah looked up to see things rattling. Hope was having a meltdown. Lizzie ran, engulfing Hope in her arms.

"Congratulations!" she said out loud for everyone else to hear. In her ear, she whispered, "It's okay. Just let it out. The real way. The way you've needed to all along."

The minute Lizzie took over, Roman looked around for Lilah. A tear had escaped her face, and he made his way over to her. He wrapped her in his arms, his arms around her shoulders as he pulled her into his chest. He placed a kiss on her forehead—out of habit—and rubbed her back.

"My Mikaelson girls," he whispered into her hair. "The strongest girls I'll ever meet."

—

In the Mikaelson dormroom, Lizzie helped the girls get un-ready, if that was even a thing. Seeing them getting along was a new sight for Lilah.

"I need to go find Landon," Hope said with a shakey voice.

"Just give him a minute to breathe," Lizzie advised her, taking the dress Hope handed to her so she could put it back into its box. "Boys need some space before they come crawling back."

Hope sat on her bed.

"I thought I could keep it all together, the way Lilah does. I've worked so hard to move on from all the things that have happened to me in my life. But everyone was right," she said, and Lilah looked down.

Keep it all together, the way Lilah does.

Lizzie stopped attending to the dress to sit across from Hope and give her her full attention.

"Everyone's been right. I needed to, like, let it all out. How did you know what to say? How'd you know what to do?"

Lizzie said, "It's just what Josie's done for me a thousand times. She's really mad at me, guys. I don't think I've ever seen her so angry."

Quietly, Hope said, "Landon's pretty mad at me, too."

"Then let's make a deal," Lizzie said. "You help me get Josie back, and I'll help you get Landon."

Lizzie held her pinky finger up for a promise, and Hope accepted it.

CHAPTER THIRTY

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