Fandom Life in a Quarantine Zone { The Last of Us 1x1 with icedthemoon }

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Carlos Da Silva and Asher McCoy
Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter | 23, 30 | Current location ;; New Mexico

When they were in the trees, Asher was not as good with their surroundings. He did not know the trees as well as buildings. He learned though, as they went. He learned from Jordan who had a lot more experience than him. Even with the promise of safety, he was still on alert. “We travel far enough in that we are not easily noticeable but close enough to the edge to know when we are approaching something new.” He looked back to Jordan and Carlos. Carlos slid so that he was walked close to Jordan. “Oh, anything?” He really loved when Jordan talked like that. Asher rolled his eyes.​

 

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Kaleb Price and Jordan DeShay
Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler | 25, 28 | Current location ;; New Mexico

Kaleb glanced at Asher and then his face turned red as he heard Jordan’s words. He didn’t know if he liked the sound of that. Anything? Knowing how Jordan and Carlos were and how they could be? Jordan grinned as he looked at Carlos. Seeing him slide over so he was walking close to him. “Anything.” He replied in that same tone, grinning and sending a wink to him. He either ignored Asher or really didn’t hear him. He was way too enthralled with the idea of being in the woods together with their traveling companions.​

 

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Carlos Da Silva and Asher McCoy
Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter | 23, 30 | Current location ;; New Mexico

Carlos was Kaleb’s. He had been since the moment he set eyes on him however long ago that was. It felt like years. He did not doubt this at all. Kaleb was his person. They were meant for each other. That did not mean that he could not be immeasurably attracted to Jordan. He met some people like this. He was like that. He knew a whole lot of people, and yet, somehow, Jordan was by far one of the most appealing people ever. When he spoke like that, even just one word, it sent a shiver down Carlos’ spine. “I’m starting to like the forest a lot.” Asher gently nudge Kaleb as they moved. “Ignore him.” He grinned. “I usually do.”​

 

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Kaleb Price and Jordan DeShay
Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler | 25, 28 | Current location ;; New Mexico

Jordan looked over at Carlos with a Cheshire grin and nodded. “Trust me. The forest is where it’s at.” He said as he shifted so he could take Carlos’ hand and run it up his arm before he wrapped his arm around his shoulders. He leaned in so his lips were beside Carlos’ ear. “I can’t wait to make camp tonight.” He purred his words soft like a whisper before he pulled his head away. Not his body though. Kaleb looked at Asher, feeling that gentle nudge. “Okay.. I can do that.” He said softly as they continued walking in the woods.​

 

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Carlos Da Silva and Asher McCoy
Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter | 23, 30 | Current location ;; New Mexico

Just like that, Carlos was entirely entranced. This man was something else, and he was not sure what to do about that. When he looked ahead at Asher and Kaleb, he wondered if he should be a little less… enthused by this. He was starting to question a lot of things. He didn’t want to make it seem like he wanted someone else more than Kaleb. Though, Kaleb seemed to have his hands full with Asher. Carlos saw how that man looked at Kaleb. He could feel how much Asher was enjoying keeping him for himself. Like Asher could read his thoughts, he looked over his shoulder. This was at the same time that another shiver ran down his body from Jordan’s seduction. “Oh…” was all he could say as he gazed at Asher. Asher took one look at Carlos and then smiled at Jordan. Really smiled at him like somehow everything that was going on back here was exactly what he wanted. Carlos was intrigued. Asher bit his bottom lip and then turned back around. Asher shook his head as he looked at Kaleb. “You and I are officially the only reasonable people again. I hope you know that may be how we are for the rest of time. The only ones with any real thoughts in our heads.”​

 

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Kaleb Price and Jordan DeShay
Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler | 25, 28 | Current location ;; New Mexico

Jordan loved Asher, that was his world. His heart. But. He loved people, loved to see them blush red and their minds to stop working. He was afraid when he first met Asher how the man would take this side of him. He was thrilled to find that Asher not only liked it but encouraged it. He heard Carlos word and looked up ahead at Asher who was looking back at them. He saw that look on his partner’s face and grinned back. He knew that Asher knew what was happening. And he knew that it was what he wanted. He’d learned that early on. “Yeah..” Jordan replied to Carlos. Kaleb looked at Asher and then back at those two. The red face yet intrigued eyes were quite a mixed combination. He looked back at Asher again when he spoke. “I can see that. And somehow.. I don’t think I quite mind. I’m glad someone can match him on his level. I’m not quite ready yet. For that kind of intensity.”​

 

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Carlos Da Silva and Asher McCoy
Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter | 23, 30 | Current location ;; New Mexico

After giving himself a moment to address the heat that was nearly overwhelming, Carlos grinned and leaned in close. His lips brushed the skin around Jordan’s ear. “Mm, you’d like that, huh? Getting away with something exciting when there isn’t the threat of death?” He laughed, low and slow. Then he flicked his finger under Jordan’s chin and moved further away. Asher understood what Kaleb was saying. “Would you believe that as much as I love Jordan and have definitely given in to his way of existing, even I am not always ready for his level of intense? That is why we have people like Carlos in this world. Or like Jordan for you. Because even when you’re more comfortable, you probably won’t ever be that.” He shrugged. “And that’s okay.” They continued walking through the trees. It was peaceful with the sounds of the nature around them. It was better than the buildings.​

 

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Kaleb Price and Jordan DeShay
Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler | 25, 28 | Current location ;; New Mexico

Jordan flicked his gaze towards Carlos, feeling his lips brush the skin around his ear. A shiver ran down his own spine as he walked. “I very much would like that.” He said with a grin on his face as he felt the finger flick under his chin. Kaleb looked at Asher, listening to him. “Well, I probably will never be his level of intensity and I believe that you don’t match Jordan’s all the time, but I mean.. I’m not even ready to.. well..” His face turned beet red as he looked down while they walked. He looked back at those two and felt himself shrink a little and look ahead. He was thankful that Carlos had Jordan right now. Though he wished he could be more for his love.​

 

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Carlos Da Silva and Asher McCoy
Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter | 23, 30 | Current location ;; New Mexico

Carlos smiled, specifically not looking at Jordan. He stepped a little faster so that he was ahead of him though still behind the other two. He walked with a bit of sway. He tried not to show how much enjoyment he took from this. Asher hooked his arm through Kaleb’s. “I understand that. Believe me. Not everyone is ready to jump in and be like them.” He glanced quickly behind before looking ahead. “But they are so sweet. So ready to wait. They would wait for an eternity. They would probably be okay if we were never okay.” That was one of those things that he loved about Jordan. If Asher wasn’t able to do something, Jordan never questioned it. Though he also understood the pain of not being able to. He sighed as they walked. “The good news is that there is a great deal more to having your person than that.”​

 

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Kaleb Price and Jordan DeShay
Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler | 25, 28 | Current location ;; New Mexico

Jordan watched as Carlos walked a little faster, and he lagged behind. Watching him walk with a bit of a sway. His bottom lip went between his teeth as he grinned. He merely stayed quiet and watched for now. Kaleb felt Asher hook his arm through his own and he glanced at him. “I know he’d wait for an eternity before I was ready but.. it’s not fair to him.” Kaleb said softly. “And I know there’s more than just that.. but, still. It’s hard not to be a little intimidated I guess?” He said, though it was phrased more like a question. He looked at his feet. He was still so new to this kind of relationship and he was slowly learning, even if he stumbled a little in the beginning.​

 

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Carlos Da Silva and Asher McCoy
Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter | 23, 29 | Current location ;; New Mexico

Asher absolutely understood how that felt. Still he felt it, and he had a feeling that he would feel that for the rest of his life. “It’s not,” he agreed. This was not the nicest way to talk about this, but it was the most practical. “For us. We don’t see how it’s fair, because it isn’t. We can’t give them everything that they want.” Carlos, skipped ahead and shoved himself between them, unhooking their arms so that he could hook his in both. “What are we talking about, and is it me?” He smiled like the charming man that he was. He winked at Kaleb. Asher continued as though Carlos was not even there. “There are things, though, that only we can give them.” Carlos leaned his head on Kaleb’s shoulder as he listened to the conversation he decided he was a part of now.​

 

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Kaleb Price and Jordan DeShay
Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler | 25, 28 | Current location ;; New Mexico

Kaleb looked at Asher as he spoke and he could sense that while it wasn’t comforting, it was practical. It made sense. He sighed softly as he nodded his head with a hum. Before he could speak, he felt Carlos shove his way in between them. He chuckled softly as he looked at his partner. “What do you mean?” Kaleb asked as he felt Carlos lean his head on his shoulder. Jordan, not wanting to be left behind, moved forward and beside Asher, hooking his arm with his partner’s. “Having a wonderful conversation without me?” He asked with a laugh.​

 

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Carlos Da Silva and Asher McCoy
Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter | 23, 29 | Current location ;; New Mexico

“Of course not, my love,” Asher answer as he kissed Jordan’s cheek quickly before his attention moved back to Kaleb. “I mean that what they have together is beautiful, yes, but they can’t give each other what we can give them.” Carlos, missing part of this conversation, felt like he could guess the first part based on this answer. His attention slid back to Jordan. “They can’t give each other the kind of genuine, slow love that comes from people who love them more than anything else in this world.” Carlos was not expecting that kind of answer from someone like Asher, though, Asher was a surprising kind of guy. He could see the appeal.​

 

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Kaleb Price and Jordan DeShay
Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler | 25, 28 | Current location ;; New Mexico

Jordan smiled as he felt the kiss to his cheek and chuckled softly. He wasn’t sure what their conversation had been prior to him coming over but he could surmise. Kaleb looked at Asher, hearing him and tilted his head a little. Huh. He hadn’t thought of it like that. But Asher was right. Sure they had the explosive and intense love but Jordan wasn’t the kind to have that genuine love for Carlos, not like Kaleb had. Jordan smiled, hearing that and he kissed Asher’s cheek. “When did you become so wise gorgeous?” He asked as they walked. Kaleb let those words simmer inside for a few minutes before glancing at Carlos. “I understand a little better now.” He finally said, and while he’d still feel like he couldn’t quite be so exciting and intense.. yet, he could give that genuine love to his love.​

 

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Carlos Da Silva and Asher McCoy
Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter | 23, 29 | Current location ;; New Mexico

Carlos eyed Asher and then Kaleb. This was something conversation that they were having. Was this what they were talking about when he and Jordan were otherwise occupied? Interesting. He was intrigued how people worked. He loved people. This only proved that more. Asher, without hesitation, answered, “Sometime after we got acquainted with Cameron and Emmett.” This was a simple answer that would not be good enough for their traveling companions. They didn’t know those people. “The first set of people we met after beginning our travels together. I might have mentioned that I had to have an experience like yours, Kaleb. One where you got to witness your love with someone else.” That day genuinely changed his life. “I told you I was only ever jealous at the beginning. Before we knew people. Yeah, I wasn’t jealous anymore after we met them.”​

 

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Kaleb Price and Jordan DeShay
Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler | 25, 28 | Current location ;; New Mexico

Kaleb looked at Asher, curious about his answer and though he didn't know the people he mentioned, he was still curious. Jordan on the other hand laughed as he heard the answer. "Cameron and Emmett. What a pair." He said with a melancholic voice as he remembered them. "They were.. something else. Especially Emmett." Jordan said with a grin on his face. Kaleb's eyes widened a little as he heard that, and it still shocked him, knowing Asher now, that he had only been jealous before meeting new people. "Wow. That's actually really interesting." Kaleb admitted as Jordan smirked. "Carlos, you would've loved Emmett. He even taught me a few things.."​

 

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Carlos Da Silva and Asher McCoy
Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter | 23, 29 | Current location ;; New Mexico

That was an unusual thing to say about someone. Taught Jordan something? Carlos thought that must have really meant something then. He had already learned so much from him in their short time together. “What could someone teach you? How experienced do you have to be to show you something new?” That sounded crazy. Asher nodded. “Oh it was. Interesting and enlightening. You think these two are a lot when they’re together? Emmett and Jordan were a whole different level. It was a game for Emmett. A very intense game.” He playfully pushed Carlos back and scooched in front of him. “Excuse you. I believe I told you before that he’s mine now.” Carlos laughed and threw up his hands.​

 

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Kaleb Price and Jordan DeShay
Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler | 25, 28 | Current location ;; New Mexico

Jordan looked at Carlos with a grin on his face. “I thought I knew everything but even I can be taught new things.” Jordan replied, chuckling. Kaleb on the other hand, his eyes widened as he bit his lip, thinking about it. “That sounds.. interesting and a little.. overwhelming.” Kaleb admitted before he heard Asher’s words and laughed. He watched as Carlos threw up his hands. Jordan, seizing the opportunity, snagged Carlos’ hand and pulled him toward him. Moving a few feet away from Asher as he did. “He might have Kaleb, but you’ve got me.” He said with a wink.​

 

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Carlos Da Silva and Asher McCoy
Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter | 23, 29 | Current location ;; New Mexico

Carlos was not sure that he believed that. Who could this mysterious other person be to teach someone like Jordan anything? That was too much for even Carlos. He very rarely could say that anything was too much for him. That was an exhilarating feeling. As Jordan caught his hand, he gasped. He should have been expecting that. He moved with Jordan so that they were their own pair again. “That I can get used to.” He jerked Jordan’s hand close and spun so that he was facing him, walking backwards. With his other hand, he rested it on Jordan’s chest. “I kinda like having you.” From several feet away, Asher absolutely understood why someone would think what Kaleb was thinking. It was a little overwhelming for him too back then. Even if he liked it. A lot. “You’ll get used to it. Then it will become second nature, and you’ll miss it. It is the weirdest thing.” He scanned the forest around them. The subtle differences in trees was still intriguing to him, and he’d been out of Pittsburgh for a year.​

 

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Kaleb Price and Jordan DeShay
Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler | 25, 28 | Current location ;; New Mexico

Jordan heard the gasp from Carlos when he caught his hand and grinned. “I’m glad to hear that.” He said with a smirk before he felt himself jerked close and then blinked as Carlos was walking backwards. He felt the hand on his chest and grinned, winking at him. “I like having you too beautiful.” He replied. Kaleb looked back at them and bit his lip. “Really? I doubt I’d get used to it.” He said softly as he looked at Asher. “Did you get used to it? And miss it now?” He asked curiously. Kaleb wasn't so sure he'd ever get used to it, and he wondered if Asher had.​

 

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Carlos Da Silva and Asher McCoy
Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter | 23, 29 | Current location ;; New Mexico

Carlos really liked having Jordan around. He was quickly seeing a future where it wasn’t just him and Kaleb. It was also Jordan and Asher. They were all traveling together. Some cuddles with Kaleb. Some kisses with Jordan. Maybe some banter with Asher. They hadn’t known each other long, and yet, already this felt so right. “I think you should stick around a while,” he said, voice low and thick. It worked on him. Maybe it would work on Jordan too. Asher kind of shrugged as he watched the subtle signs of the shift in trees. “We have not run into a ton of people, but yet. I’ve certainly gotten used to it. This was how he was the second we met, after all. Flirting with his own torturers. Only people like him would do that.” He flicked his gaze over to their flirty duo and smiled at the memory of their beginning days. “Do I miss it when it’s just the two of us without anyone else for him to do that with? Actually, yes. Sometimes. I absolutely love who he is when he’s charming his way through situations. I love how it fills something I can’t fill inside him. Also, there’s a part of me that very much enjoys the shows that come from this.” He laughed. “Performers always need their audiences I guess.”​

 

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Kaleb Price and Jordan DeShay
Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler | 25, 28 | Current location ;; New Mexico

Jordan looked over at Carlos, hearing his words and the low and thick way he spoke. It sent a shiver down his spine. He hadn’t thought about it but as they walked, he was looking forward to spending more time with these two. He could see a future with them, maybe convincing Carlos and Kaleb to come with them to find Joel. Find retirement and peace. Live their lives together as one family. “I think there is a splendid idea beautiful.” He said with a teasing smile on his face. Kaleb had a small smile on his face as he listened to Asher. It was certainly surprising, hearing that and yet. Kaleb believed every bit. He also understood what he meant when he talked about it filling something inside Jordan. “I understand that. And I feel that with Carlos. Having Jordan to play and flirt with, it’s certainly something to witness and I can see why you mean about it filling something. Because I can’t give him everything he needs so having someone who can, is wonderful.”​

 

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Carlos Da Silva and Asher McCoy
Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter | 23, 29 | Current location ;; New Mexico

As they walked, Carlos let his hand swipe out to the side and barely graze Jordan’s. He would not take it. He would not touch any more than he thought would be enough to drive at least one of them crazy. It was probably him. He was all aglow with the excitement of their new and playful existence. “I’ve heard the forest is a great place to get away with… things.” He grinned and made sure that his steps were even. He would not give away how much even this was enough to make him giddy. Asher knew that what he said was probably a little strange. Maybe not for Kaleb now that he was seeing this first hand with Carlos. He wondered how many people would look at him like he was crazy. You are supposed to have your one and only who is faithful to you. It was not his fault that they did not understand what faithful could mean. “I couldn’t have said it better than you. So really, the answer to all of our problems is to make sure we always have someone else that we can shove them on so that they can get that out of their system.” He laughed at the thought.​

 

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Kaleb Price and Jordan DeShay
Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler | 25, 28 | Current location ;; New Mexico

Jordan felt that hand barely graze his own and he grinned, glancing over at Carlos, hearing his words. "The forest is a wonderful place to get away with anything one would like to." Jordan confirmed as he turned to look straight ahead of them. He was enjoying this more than he thought he would be. Kaleb looked at Asher as he spoke and nodded, as he walked. "Oh, so basically what you're saying is we should stick together so we can shove them on each other?" Kaleb asked with a chuckle on his face and a little glint in his eye. "Because.. I wouldn't be opposed to continuing to travel together." He admitted as he glanced at Asher.​

 

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Carlos Da Silva and Asher McCoy
Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter | 23, 29 | Current location ;; New Mexico

Carlos swung his hands deliberately and widely beside him, not touching anything but himself, as he walked. “Yes, that would make sense. So far away from the eyes and ears of anything too.. dangerous.” He smiled with his own hint of mischief. The moment they stopped for camp, he could only assume how that was going to go. He kept walking without missing a step. Asher laughed again. “That is exactly what I am saying.” It wasn’t, though now that Kaleb said it, he thought that he really liked that idea. If he was going to have to keep traveling and worrying anyway, it would be nicer to have others with them. More on their side meant less chance of death and serious injury and also meant having more people around. He never thought he would want more people around, honestly. But he liked having them. He liked having Kaleb. He looked up at the sky. It was surprising they had walked so long. Half a day or so? That was impressive. He had not really noticed it.​