Fandom The Farmhouse Dream { The Last of Us 1x1 with icedthemoon }

[icedthemoon]

Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Asher meant to also sent Carlos, but he was clearly unable to focus on anything but Kaleb, so he decided that this was good enough. He watched Jordan got for a moment then stepped back inside. “I’m unpacking. Feel free to continue to relieve the only other worker whenever you feel like it.” He shook his head and quickly moved the rooms to put things away. Carlos paid literally no attention to what Asher said. He was utterly engrossed in Kaleb’s presence. “I thought I would remind you of what’s yours.” He placed one of Kaleb’s hands on his arms with a grin. “And remind you of what you used to watch when you were my favorite officer, and I was your troublemaker tearing down old buildings.” He on plenty of occasions specifically did strong things to show off for Kaleb.

Between the two of them, Ezekiel choked out a laugh. “Here I was thinking that the quartet for which we are making things were the only ones like that. Turns out that you brought another one with you. How fitting that you all live in the same place.” His first attempt was going poorly. It was too drippy. He moved back to the fire to grab more and try again next to the failed attempt. “Alex is working on the arch for Carlos and Kaleb’s wedding. He is practically a woodworker now. I,” he paused to work with the molten metal, “am learning how to create a ring for Jordan. He plans to ask Asher to marry him at the end of the week.” This second attempt was better but not good. What was he doing wrong? “I am taking a collection of finger measurements for fabrication. Alex has offered to be my test subject.”​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb heard Asher, but he was effectively distracted by his partner. He felt one of his hands land on one of Carlos' arm and he grinned back. "Mm. I'm liking this reminder." He said, smiling at Carlos. "Oh, I enjoyed watching it then and I enjoy watching it even more now." Kaleb added, leaning up to kiss Carlos before he pulled away, pulled the hand off his arm and pressed it to his chest. "Now. Why don't we help our mutual love unpack and go from there?" Kaleb said, pushing on Carlos' chest so he could step away.

Kaiden snorted a laugh himself, looking at Ezekiel as did Alex. "I mean, of course. You didn't think it wouldn't rub off on us did you?" He asked as both men watched the first attempt at a ring. Alex didn't know how to make one and neither did Kai, but they both wished they could help. "Well, Alex the woodworker and Ezekiel, the ring maker. Things sure did change from breakfast this morning." Kai commented as he nodded, hearing that comment. "That would make sense then to have a collection of finger measurements. And I'm not surprised that your brother offered to be your test subject love."​

 

[icedthemoon]

Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Carlos sighed and held out a hand as he whined when Kaleb moved away from him. “But isn’t he capable? Can’t we stay distracted a little longer?” He sighed yet again but then moved away as well so that he could start unpacking the boxes. Asher, from the other side of the room, looked up. “Or you could help me unpack so that’s done faster and then you can be distracted all you want later? Finish now, more time for other things later.” Carlos thought this wasn’t a terrible way of thinking.

Ezekiel growled as the second attempt all but disintegrated as he worked with it. “Do not jinx this, Kaiden, or I will make you my test subject as well. You will have to endure the potentially painful things that I create.” He needed to find a new strategy. These were not working. He needed to think about them in another way, but he couldn’t figure out how. Not yet. Four days. He could do this. “Alex, please tell me that you are having more luck than I.”​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb heard the whine from Carlos as he moved away from him and he walked over to Asher. "Come on love, it won't take as long as you think. Especially if we all work together." He said as he started helping Asher unpack all their things. "And besides love, if we finish before Jordan gets back, perhaps we can hear him sing. Wouldn't that be something?"

Kaiden heard Ezekiel growl at his second attempt and covered his mouth to prevent himself from laughing out loud. "You know I'd be your test subject anyway love." Kaiden managed to say as he looked at Alex and winked. Alex chuckled as he continued working on gluing pieces together. "Well, I got all the pieces that I needed to glue done, now I'm moving onto the brackets." He said as he turned to the ones he needed to screw together.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Something was right. Carlos was not sure how it would go, but he was more than curious to find out. “Fine, but I require cuddles for my work later.” He moved into the room with the other two and helped unpacking what they brought. Having the extra things did really start to make the house look like a home instead of a place they were staying for a few nights. They finished the living room quickly, and Asher moved on to their bedroom next.

Hearing that Alex was doing better with his project did not help Ezekiel’s situation or his mood, though it still was nice to hear. He was only able to nod in approval before cursing under his breath as the metal did not do what he wanted it to do. Maybe he was coming at this from the wrong heat level. He experimented with the fire, and pulled out a new chunk of metal that he let cool for a few seconds before beginning the shaping project. Two rings. He was going to have to make two of these. How as he supposed to do that? And then there was Alex and Nate who seemed well on their way to needing a third one from him. Anyone else want one? Were Theo and Elijah next? Cammeron and Emmet? The stress of these thoughts made him lose focus, and he watched as the next attempt fell apart under his watch.​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb chuckled as he nodded, looking at Carlos. “Yes, you can have cuddles later.” He said as they finished unpacking the living room. He followed Asher to the bedroom to help him unpack there. That was going to take the longest to do. Jordan came back when they were halfway through the unpacking. “Well. Looks like you guys got a lot done without me.” He said as he slipped inside to help.

Kaiden and Alex both heard him curse under his breath. “Okay. Love? It’s close to the end of the day. Why don’t we leave this for tomorrow? You don’t need it done tonight.” Kai said, seeing the next one fall apart. He shook his head slightly as Alex put everything he was doing into a corner. Kaiden knew that when frustration happened, it usually led to more frustration and things did not end well for the project. He reached a hand to take his partner’s arm and pull him away from the fire before he could try again.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Asher hardly noticed when Jordan returned. He frequently became that kind of engrossed with what he was doing, especially lately when there was not a whole lot elsewhere for him. He would have to work on that for the future. Carlos clapped Jordan on the back. “Just doing what we do.” He grinned and continued working. It was not long until that room too was finished. Asher disappeared to the nearest bathroom to unload that last box of things.

Ezekiel did not like when he had to stop in the middle of a project when he had not even really started. Four days. That was not a lot of time for something he had to make up completely. He was going to start on another one, come at it with a different tactic that he had yet to determine, when he felt the hand pull him away. His gaze slid to Kai, and he knew he had to be done. If he had his way, he probably would work through the night, and his frustration levels would skyrocket. There was no telling Kaiden any different than he had decided. It was one of the many reasons that Ezekiel loved him. He turned to Alex and was unsurprised to see that he had already cleaned up. “Fine. If I cannot work on the numerous projects I have must finish, what do you suggest we do instead?”​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Jordan grinned at Carlos, feeling the clap on his back as he started helping the others. Once the room was finished, Jordan watched Asher disappear with the last box. Kaleb sat down on the bed, and then flopped back dramatically. "Well, that was a lot of work." He said with a loud sigh. Jordan rolled his eyes with a smirk on his face. "And you didn't even do any heavy living sweetheart." He said, before he walked over to the guitar he'd set down. Jordan picked it up, sitting on a rocking chair in the corner of the room. It had been in the other room for Dina's baby, but it got moved in there. He set the guitar on his leg, the body on his leg and his hands holding it like he was going to play. A tear slipped down his face as he ran his finger down the strings, one by one. Tuning it.

Kaiden looked at Ezekiel, his eyes held that stubborn look they always got. He grinned, looking at his partner then to Alex. "Well. We can go take a walk, maybe find Theo and Eli and walk with them. We can bring Alex to his own partner and go relax at home until dinner. There are several things we can do." Kaiden said, as Alex smiled, looking at his brother. He did wonder how Nate's day had gone since they'd split. It felt a lot more comfortable splitting up here then when they were traveling.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Carlos decided that looked like exactly what he wanted to do and flopped down next to Kaleb. “Supervisory work is equally exhausting,” he insisted as he rolled onto his side and kissed Kaleb’s cheek. It did not take long for Asher to finish unpacking the bathroom. They did not have a tremendous amount of things to put in there, so it only took him a couple of minutes to determine where he wanted which items to go. “We should probably return the keys to Maria soon.” He paused what he was saying as he made it back to the room. Oh. He softened, seeing Jordan with the guitar. He slowly walked over, assessing what kind of storm was going to hit, and despite himself, chose to do something different. He stood beside the chair, one arm sliding across the top of it as the other hand gently swiped at the tear. He smiled softly. “Don’t tell me you were going to treat them before me,” he teased like there was nothing wrong. Because there wasn’t. They were working through this together.

When Ezekiel was like this, he was the most forthcoming with options that were not exactly what he wanted to do. He crossed his arms and frowned. Maybe even was at the beginnings of a pout. It was not that dramatic. He simply struggled with letting things go. “Couldn’t we invite them here?” He knew that Kaiden wanted him to stop before this got worse, but his mind did not want to think about anything else. “You could be a great host, I am sure.” He looked back at the fire still blazing and walked over to it. He needed to snuff it out, but he really was not in the mood to have to stop. Or maybe he was in the exact right mood for that but would never admit it. So instead, he stared at it like it would tell him the answers. “You two could give Nate the tour.”​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb grinned as he heard Carlos' words and smiled at the kiss to his cheek. He shifted so he was on his side and looking at the other two, his hand going back to grab Carlos so they could cuddle there while watching the others. Jordan looked up at Asher when he came in, and smiled softly. He watched as his love stood beside him, felt the swipe to the tear on his face. "Of course not gorgeous. I did have to tune it though. It hasn't been used in so long." Jordan replied. "Now, why don't you take a front row seat so I can play for you again."

Kaiden rolled his eyes as he saw him cross his arms and frown. He might not have been in this relationship for a long time yet, but he'd still come to learn a few things about his partner. He'd also been in this workshop every afternoon since they came here. "No." He shook his head as he spoke. "And no. I'm not a great host here." He added, and just to prove his point, he slipped beside Ezekiel and before his partner could do anything, he snuffed the fire out himself. He'd seen it done enough that he could do it just as easily. "Day's done. Work is over." Kai added as Alex merely watched the two, it was quite interesting honestly.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Carlos followed Kaleb’s direction and readjusted himself for better cuddles and position for watching whatever was about to happen down there. Asher ran his fingers down Jordan’s cheek and kissed the top of his head. “That seat is always reserved for me.” He moved away from the chair and sat down on the ground only a few feet away. He pushed his legs out, his feet cascading to the side of the chair, and he leaned back on his hands so that he could look up at him. “What are you going to play for me, lovebug?”

Ezekiel’s eyes flashed as he cut them towards Kaiden as he made the decision for them. He knew this would happen, because it was not the first time that Kai had to do this. Ezekiel was the kind of person who would stay awake the entire night thinking about whatever it is that was on his mind. He could lap on a bed and never sleep. He would wander into another room to do the same. He was likely to be distracted by this for the rest of the day as he mulled over potential options. “And what if I did not want to be done yet?”​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb snuggled back into Carlos' arms as they watched the two. Jordan smiled at the fingers running down his cheek, the kiss to the top of his head. "Of course it is gorgeous." He replied, watching Asher sit down on the ground just a few feet away. "It's a surprise love." Jordan said as he started strumming the guitar's strings. A low hum echoed from him before he started singing. "I'll tell the world, I'll sing a song, It's a better place since you came along, Since you came along, your touch is sunlight through the trees, Your kisses are the ocean breeze, Everything's alright when you're with me, And ahh, you're my favorite thing, Ahh, all the love that you bring, Well, it feels like I've opened my eyes again, And the colors are golden and bright again, There's a song in my heart, I feel like I belong, It's a better place since you came along, It's a better place since you came along, I see the whole world in your eyes, It's like I've known you all my life, We just feel so right, So I pour my heart into your hands, It's like you really understand, You love the way I am, And ahh, you're my favorite thing, Ahh, all the happiness you bring, Well it feels like I've opened my eyes again, And the colors are golden and bright again, And the sun paints the skies and the wind sings our song, It's a better place since you came along, It's a better place since you came along Now I'm alright, Now I'm alright, Everything's alright 'Cause it feels like I've opened my eyes again, And the colors are golden and bright again, There's a song in my heart, I feel like I belong, It's a better place since you came along, It's a better place since you came along." Jordan's voice was soft, melodic and perhaps a little melancholic too. His eyes never left Asher's as he sang, his fingers running along the strings in an intricate dance to match the notes of the song. As the song ended, he had a small smile on his face. Kaleb laid there, blinking a little, he'd never heard such a beautiful song, or voice.

Kaiden knew what he was doing, he saw those eyes flash as they looked at him. He was learning very, very quickly about his partner. "Well. You are now. Right Alex?" Kaiden said, his own tone of voice stubborn as Alex raised his hands up. "Nope. I've learned my lesson about getting between you two. Though, Kai is right. You're just going to make things worse if you keep trying."​

 

[icedthemoon]

Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

It was a surprise that somehow managed to take everyone a little off guard. Carlos found himself a little entranced by the beautiful music. No, he found himself moved. As he listened and watched, he could not help but feel those words so entirely for Kaleb. He held him close, and by the end of the song, he was holding him even closer. But, even with how much he felt that about them, the most magical part of the song was watching what happened with the other two. Asher had heard plenty of songs since Jordan learned to play the guitar. He heard instrumentals and ones with voice as well. Some songs felt like ones Joel cared more for, and some felt like songs that would speak more to Jordan. Some were just songs. Asher was not expecting anything specific. He just wanted to see Jordan doing something that he loved again. He watched quietly, eyes going from the gentle lines of Jordan’s face to the movements of his fingers across strings that occasionally burst with dust after so long being left behind. The words took their time sinking into him, crawling through his veins until finally he noticed that he was not just watching but feeling the moment as well. He’d sat up, because his arms could not keep him upright. His legs had come back to him, because they had to counterbalance how he leaned closer. About halfway through, his mouth ran dry, his stomach twisted into knots, and his eyes began to glisten. By two thirds, the first tear fell. Asher, of all people, was so moved that he was crying. He was known for hating when he cried. He felt so vulnerable and weak when he did that. True to form, he was so incredibly vulnerable as he sat on the floor watching his favorite person sing this to him. It was for him, and he knew it. By the end of the song, he was no longer feet away. He was right in front. He did not even try to hide the fact that tears were streaming down his face.

Ezekiel snapped his head towards Alex. “That certainly sounds like you are on his side.” He looked away, more frustrated than angry. “Have you no loyalty?” The worst was that he knew they were both right. He did not like that they were, but he knew it. He knew enough about himself that he needed to walk away. His brain needed to sit on his problem for a while and come back to it later. That did not make him like that though. “Fine.” It was not like he could choose to do anything else now anyway.​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb could feel Carlos hold him close to start, and even closer by the time it was over. His eyes were solely on the other pair though, it was so beautiful and moving. Jordan saw the tears streaming down his face, and he shifted the guitar so he could lean down and brush those tears away. "I love you gorgeous, so very much." He whispered, kissing him gently. He leaned back, and a small grin crossed his face. "Well, now that the sappy is out of the way.." He paused to send a smile full of love to Asher. "Why don't we have a happier beat?" He asked, his fingers moving across the strings. "I really need to get someone else to play guitar one day for this to be better." He said softly, as he stood up, reaching a hand down for Asher to stand up. "But, dance with me gorgeous?" Jordan asked, though his dancing would be more like moving with the beat instead of holding Asher like he'd want.

Alex saw that snapped head turn towards him and he shrugged, chuckling. "Not me. My loyalty remains to both of you." He added as Kaiden felt a triumphant smile cross his face. He grinned, and stepped away towards the door. "Come on love. You'll thank me tomorrow when you have a chance to think about it." Kaiden added as he snagged Ezekiel's hand and moved to lead them outside.​