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

[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 smiled, hearing that laugh and found himself laughing too. "That sounds wonderful. We have some packing to do then gorgeous. Maybe we can even find an old tent somewhere, unless you wanna sleep under the stars." Jordan said, smiling into the gentle kiss. He heard cheering and whooping from the bed as Asher broke the kiss and he looked up at Carlos, winking. "Perhaps you should take your love on one once you aren't on probation anymore." He suggested which made Kaleb blink. He had found the moment between Jordan and Asher incredibly sweet and beautiful.

Jacob nodded, hearing Hayden before watching him stand up and for the first time in a long time, saw him walk almost normal. It was so nice to see, and he had a feeling that this surgery was going to go perfectly. "I should find my husband too. But, yes. I agree. A breath of fresh air indeed." He said, standing up and walking over to the door. He patted Nate's shoulder before he headed out as well. Alex looked at Nate and smiled, shrugging his shoulders. "Well, I can't do anything medical, so you've got me beat there. So I guess I'm thankful to have you love. You can patch me up if something goes wrong."

Kaiden heard that soft hum as he caressed Ezekiel's cheek gently. A grin crossed his face at the word, and the low almost raspy voice. "Do I?" He asked, smiling at the nose brushing gently against his own. "You're a bad influence and going to get me in trouble just for suggesting that. But.. I'm inclined to agree this time." He said, feeling his partner's lips brush against his own. He leaned in, almost kissing him before he dropped the hand from his cheek. He pulled his other hand free. "But, you have to leave this workshop first.." He said, grinning, winking and turned to run for the door, looking back at Ezekiel and winked again, hand held out behind him.​

 

[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

“We just unpacked everything,” Asher moaned. “Couldn’t you have asked this before I spent all that time putting everything away?” He did not actually care, though. He might have been the day before. He certainly would have been a week before. But now? Now he was living the high of being with Jordan so completely again. Carlos thought about this, puffed out a lip in thought, and then nodded. “Mm, my love, we could climb another mountain and be on the top of the world.” Asher pulled away even though he did not want to. He had packing to do. Though, they did have whatever roughly four days meant. “I have connections. I can find us a tent. Maybe.”

As the older men left, Nate found himself unsure what he was supposed to do now that they were still in the tent. He grinned as he looked at Alex. “So I can do one thing you can’t. Fine. But you can still do everything else.” He kissed Alex’s cheek. “Because you are the most amazing person in the entire world. You can’t prove me wrong, Mr. Woodworker After One Day.” He laughed though it was more like a giggle as he slid his hand into Alex’s and pulled him out of the tent. He had no plan. He was just moving.

If Kaiden was going to tease him like that, he was definitely not going to be able to keep working. What was he trying to make? Rings. Why? Because he was going to ask this man to marry him. He knew it in that moment. Alex was right. Atarah was not the right person for him, but Kaiden was. He was perfect. He bit his lip as Kai pulled away. And ran. Without a second thought, Ezekiel was running after him, tossing down the apron on whichever surface was closest so that he could catch up. He never looked away from those beautiful eyes. Some things never changed like chasing after each other. “What did I tell you? You always get what you want.” He reached for Kai’s hand as soon as he was close enough.​

 

[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 chuckled, listening to Asher and shrugged his shoulders. "Sure, we unpacked everything, and no. I wasn't going to ask before that." He said with a grin, looking at Asher. He loved this, the feeling of being one with Asher again, and he knew that asking him to marry him was the right call. "I like the idea of that love. Climbing another mountain." Kaleb agreed, as he looked at the other two. "Well gorgeous, we have about an hour before dinner. We can pack, we can dance some more, or we can leisurely make our way to town again."

Alex smiled, seeing that grin and nodded. "Well, they certainly don't call you medicine man for reason." He replied, and snorted a laugh hearing him. He felt the hand slide into his and he turned to follow Nate. He didn't know where they were going, but at this point, he didn't really care. He was with his love, in a peaceful town with no infected and happier than he'd been in years.

Kai looked back, seeing Ezekiel running after him and grinned, hearing his words. "Of course I do. That's my charm." He said, and when his partner was close enough, he snagged the outstretched hand, laughed and led him to their home at a run. He loved this, the chase, the run, and the teasing. He was panting softly when they made it to the house, and he led Ezekiel inside, shutting the door behind them. "If we stay here during dinner, you know we'll have to lock the door right?"​

 

[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 looked over at the other two and sighed. What was happening right now? Had they reverted back years? No, because everything was so much better now than it had been then. It was hard for his mind to comprehend. It was not that long ago that he was surviving. Now he was what? Living? That was ridiculous. He was sounding like the people that his parents were so heavily against. School girls. ‘They sound like school girls.’ He never got to learn exactly what that meant, but he understood the context. That was him. “A whole hour. What do you two want to do?” He turned to Kaleb and Carlos. “Climb a mountain. Though I don’t think we could do that in an hour. Or for another month.” He laughed. “Mm.” It was hard for them all to think straight.

When they were out in the street, he slowed so that they could take it in. Fully take in the world that was theirs. This home. They were safe. They were happy. This was such a good day. He heard laughter from somewhere down the street and searched for it where they stood. He shot his free hand to his mouth as he saw who it was. He nudged Alex in the shoulder and pointed. Ezekiel ran after Kai and disappeared from view. “Weren’t you just with him?”

Ezekiel smiled the entire way home. He thought about all the times that Kaiden would do something and leave which just made Ezekiel want to follow. How he would laugh. How he sometimes could almost catch him. He was glad they could keep some version of that even now. As soon as the door shut, he had one hand around Kai’s waist and another running up his cheek and into his hair. “And barricade it,” he agreed. He pressed a less than gentle kiss to his neck. “And hope I don’t have to make us a new door.”​

 

[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 looked at Asher, then at the other two and smiled happily. He wondered what they could do in an hour, though Jordan had an idea. "I think we should shut the door, ignore dinner and cuddle on the bed together." He said, though the grin on his face promised more than that. He was full of sappy today. "Or.. I think Ellie left the gramophone here, we could play some of her records and dance more, then go to dinner." Jordan suggested. Kaleb looked at Carlos and then at the other two. "I kind of like the idea of dancing myself."

Alex smiled as they took in the home they had now. He heard laughter as he felt the nudge to his shoulder and followed the point. He saw Ezekiel chasing after Kai and laughed softly. "Now you see why I came to find you. The tension there was way to much for me. It was almost worse than Carlos at his sappiest." Alex said as he shook his head and started walking down the street.

Kaiden grinned at Ezekiel, feeling the hand around his waist and the other on his cheek and into his hair. "Put a sign on the door. 'Dad don't come in.' too." He chuckled, his neck extended to expose more skin. "Mm. At least you can make us a new door." He said, his arms wrapping around Ezekiel's neck. He didn't want to break this, so he pulled one arm away and reached behind him to lock the door.​

 

[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 was always down with a good cuddle, but they had been cuddling a lot today. That and they did not get to dance too often. Of course, now that they had a home, they certainly could do that more. He picked himself up off the bed and held out his hand to Kaleb. “Then dancing we shall do. We need to practice for when we have that wedding of ours.” Asher laughed and took Jordan’s hand. “Come on, let’s go find it before I change my mind about this.” He really was not much of a dancer, though he was in the mood to do just about anything with Jordan.

Nate grinned and tried to hold in another chuckle. “Are they really that bad? How can you possibly be worse than Carlos. He’s so much!” He giggled at himself for being so loud. He swung their clasped hands as they walked down the street. He took in each of these places, trying to commit them to memory. It seemed unlikely to work, and that was why he had Alex. Alex was his guide everywhere. Guide to home. He wondered if they would run into Eli and Theo out here.

Ezekiel kissed down Kaiden’s neck and to wherever he could reach, and once that ended, he moved to the other side. He stopped with a kiss below his eat. His lips hovered against his ear. “Do you think that would be enough to keep him out?” He asked in a murmur. Very little was enough to stop Hayden when he was on a roll, though last night was certainly something else, so he may have decided that today would be a bad day to fight them again. Maybe some space was good. Besides, Ezekiel really wanted some space between them and Kaiden’s parents.​

 

[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 looked at Carlos and grinned, taking the hand offered to him and slipped off the bed. "Yes, if we practice now then we'll look perfect at our wedding." Kaleb agreed. Jordan looked at Asher, chuckling as he held his hand. "Yes!" Jordan said, smiling wide as he all but dragged Asher out of the room to search for the gramophone. He searched the dining room, knowing that was where he'd seen it last. "Oh! There!" Jordan said, smiling as he grabbed it. "Can you get the box of records for me gorgeous?"

Alex snorted a laugh and nodded. "They can be. It's always been intense between them, but it went from being mad at each other to completely in love." He said as he smiled, walking down the street. It didn't take long before someone called his name and he turned. "Oh. I guess we're out at the same time as Eli and Theo again. Wanna join them?" Alex asked as he looked at Nate, smiling.

Kaiden bit his lip as he felt those lips travel down his neck, and the kiss below his ear. He heard the murmured words and chuckled low. "Probably not, but.. we can move the couch in front of the door, that might deter him long enough for papa to get him to leave it alone." Kai said, shifting in place. "But enough talking about my fathers. I don't want to think of anything but you. Got it?" His tone low and teasing.​

 

[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 let go of Kaleb’s hand, slid his arms under Kaleb’s, and lifted him up to twirl him around. “Can you imagine how amazing we will be in those beautiful clothes and a dance we actually know how to do?” They were planning so many amazing things today. They did so many amazing things! This was truly a great day. Asher trudged after Jordan as he searched for the gramophone, though he could not hide the smile that now lived on his face. “Making me work for it and everything? Fine. I guess.” He grabbed the box of records to follow Jordan.

Nate shook his head. “I can’t imagine being that intense all the time. We’re not like that are we?” He didn’t think so. He just really liked being with Alex. His head turned and he waved to the approaching people. “I would.” They made their way over to the other two. Theo bounced up and down as he waved. “ALEX!” he yelled like they were just meeting again after years and not on several days of this.

It was just as well that Kai was done with the conversation, because Ezekiel was getting far too distracted to keep up with it. His mind jumped from only the ring project to only Kaiden. As was the way with him. Even before they were together, Kaiden dominated his thoughts. His breath caught with that low tone. He brushed his lips across cheek and tilted his head slightly. With narrowed eyes, and his own dark tone, he asked, “Is that an order?”​

 

[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 laughed as he felt the arms under his as Carlos lifted him up. While they twirled, his arms hooked around Carlos’ neck. “I can imagine it. We’ll be the best looking and most beautiful pair there.” He agreed. Jordan chuckled as he looked at Asher. “I cannot drop this beautiful music maker, so yes. I am.” He said with a grin that stretched across his face wide. He made his way back to the room and set the gramophone down. “Alright you two. Ready for this?”

Alex shook his head. “It certainly wasn’t easy, and no we aren’t like that.” He said as he waved at the other two. Upon hearing Nate agree, he headed towards them. He chuckled at Theo’s enthusiasm as Eli shook his head at his partner. “Love. Calm yourself, breathe.” Eli said softly, hand resting on Theo’s shoulder as the other two came up to them.

Ezekiel, like always, had crept into Kaiden’s thoughts. From the very first time they met to now. Sure he did think of other thumping, but the former Seraphite now his partner still occupied a large spot in his mind constantly. He saw those narrowed eyes and heard that dark tone. “Yes. It is an order.” His own eyes narrowed and he kept that low tone as he replied.​

 

[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

Hearing Jordan coming back up the stairs, Carlos stopped their spinning. He could see the two of them looking like royalty as they danced around other people who looked like royalty. In that moment, it was all he wanted. He kissed Kaleb’s cheek. “I love you.” Jordan and Asher were back which meant his attention shifted to them. “Im ready for anything,” he answered. Asher set the box of records down. “You really aren’t. I could name many things you aren’t ready for. Jordan dancing to music. Not ready.” Carlos laughed.

Was Theo ever able to calm down when Eli told him too? Sometimes. It was hard for his body to regulate. In another time, they could have gotten him medication that would genuinely help the chemical imbalances inside of him. However, this was a world without medicine. Hayden had considered looking into creating some for Theo, though they would need a better supply of ingredients. It was possible that they could figure out a supplement. He just never did. Theo shifted to little bounces instead as he slowed his wave. He smiled apologetically as they got closer. Nate also smiled. “It’s nice to see everyone! How is everyone’s day?”

A low audible hum oozed from him at Kaiden’s words. He slid both hands just above Kai’s hips to pull them close together. He smiled mischievously. “Sir, yes, sir.” He pressed a deep and desperate kiss against him. They really shouldn’t get so carried away that they don’t go to dinner. They should be good boys and follow the most important routine that has always been in place. Yet, Ezekiel could not seem to want to care too much. All he cared about was Kai.​

 

[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

The moment they heard footsteps, Kaleb felt the spinning stop. He smiled at the kiss to his cheek and looked at Carlos. “I love you too.” He said, his voice full of nothing but love. Kaleb turned to look at the other two and chuckled hearing Asher’s words. Jordan snorted a laugh as he set up the gramophone and put a record on. It was an older album but it was a mixture of slow and upbeat songs. “Ready for this?” Jordan asked as he started the record. The first song was slow and he took Asher’s hand in his and the other went to his hip. “Come on gorgeous, let’s show them how to dance.”

Alex smiled at Theo as they came up as Eli smiled. “Well. The kids were very rowdy today. But I was able to get them to focus a little bit near the end.” Eli said as he looked at Alex. “How was the workshop?” He asked and Alex smiled. “It was really fascinating actually, and Ezekiel taught me how to sand and cut wood.” Alex replied before he looked at Theo. “How was patrol?” He asked him, curiously.

Kaiden saw that mischievous smile and heard his words. Felt him pull them close together. He kissed him back just as desperate and deep. “Mm. We’ve been following the wrong pairing’s example.” Kaiden finally pulled away as he spoke. “I’d rather be like uncle Soren and Jacob.” He said, pulling from Ezekiel long enough to look at him. “I say we skip dinner..”​

 

[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

“So ready!” Carlos exclaimed, throwing up his and Kaleb’s clasped hands. Asher rolled his eyes. “I promise that you aren’t.” When the music began, Carlos immediately began swaying where he stood. When Salim stole the radio, it was mostly for listening in on the FEDRA officers and talking with outside smugglers. On the rare occasion, there was also music, and that was always magical. It was the same now. Asher had no time to say or do anything before he was pulled in for the slow dance. When it came to the two of them, Jordan usually took the lead. Asher, being Asher, never had the initiative for that. But not today. Today, as Jordan took hold of him, Asher immediately took control. “Let’s.”

Theo grabbed Eli’s hand so that he could talk with it attached to him. Having that physical touch helped ground him. “Pretty average. I thought we would have to go on someone else’s route today but turns out she wasn’t sick anymore! So it was good in that there wasn’t anything unusual or interesting out there.” He gestured to Nate. “How about you? Hang out with the old men today?” Nate laughed. “They aren’t that old! And yes, I did. We accomplished a lot today. I really think that if we can get all the right supplies, we can fix Hayden’s leg.” He sucked in his lower lip with excitement. “Wouldn’t that be great? And if we can do that, imagine what else we can do!”

Ezekiel was already nodding before Kai was done talking. “We aren’t going to dinner.” It was not a question. It was not a suggestion. It was not even agreeing with a statement. It was his own command. If Kaiden got to order him around and decide that he did not get to work on his project, then he could make decisions for them as well. “I will deal with them tomorrow.” He had a feeling that he could spin this to their advantage. He could even pull out some guilt tripping if he needed to. His hands slid to Kaiden’s back as he kissed him again with a hunger that dinner could not quell. Suddenly, he broke away and ran. His turn to initiate the chase. And he ran straight into their bedroom.​

 

[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 began swaying with Carlos as the music started, his arms wrapped around him as he dropped his head to his shoulder. He wasn't really paying much attention to the other two. The moment Jordan had taken hold of Asher, he felt the shift. Felt Asher take control and he was more than happy to let him do so. Jordan was just happy to be dancing like he used to, dancing with Asher and enjoying their time together. It was something he was hoping to never lose.

Eli smiled as Theo took his hand, squeezing it gently as he did. He was glad that it was a normal patrol, he didn't like it when Theo came back with an injury. It reminded him of when he'd found the man, bruised, broken and all but half alive. Alex chuckled, listening to Nate and Theo. "We're going to have the best medical team around with the three of you." Alex said as he swung their combined hands together.

Kai heard that command and grinned. "Sounds good to me." He replied, knowing that Ezekiel could deal with them. He felt the hands slide to his back, the kiss that he gave back to and then watched him run off. Kai gave chase and followed him into their bedroom.​

 

[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 did not know how to do any actual dances. If a waltz were to suddenly come up, he would not know how to dance to that. Back in Boston, they never had the chance to learn anything like that. He heard about dances, and he always wanted to be part of one. He could imagine himself with a partner, swaying to a beat and being overrun by the moment. This was that. He may not have known any dances, but he had Kaleb, and that was enough. Asher, on the other hand, did in fact know actual dances. This being a slow song meant that there was no hard and fast dance that they were doing, but it did mean that he knew how to do more than just sway together. He remembered when he and Jordan would dance together. Sometimes with music. Sometimes without. Back in Pittsburgh, they occasionally would have parties where he danced too. Of course, those were a lot more akin to club dancing than anything else. He was in the mood. Depending on the upbeat songs, he might decide that was what they were doing next.

Nate’s cheeks flushed. “I mean, I guess. Jacob is amazing. I met a lot of medics, and other than maybe the doctor I met that one time, I don’t think I’ve ever known anyone like him.” They may not have known each other long, but Nate already had a deep respect for the man. He had the same energy as his mama. Not the same personality. No, not like that. But there was something like that. He wasn’t sure. Theo absently played with Elijah’s fingers, running his thumb over them, tapping them. It was his fidget. It was the best way to keep it together. “So we all had great days! I hope Kai had a great day. We split after the patrol like usual, so I don’t know what else happened with him.” He shrugged. “And Cam and Em! I wonder what they’re up to.”​

 

[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 knew some basic dances, he'd been to more than one party because of his father's status. So, he shifted their hands and took control. "Follow me love." Kaleb said, leading them into a slow dance that was more than just swaying. He lifted their joined hands, looked at Carlos and smiled. "Twirl me." He said, as he technically twirled himself first to show what he meant and then continued on. Jordan loved this, and he'd had more than one dance party in Boston, the younger smugglers liked to get together with some of the other young adults and they'd party during the night.

Alex smiled as he listened. "Well, from what I've heard about Jacob from Kaiden, he's pretty amazing." Alex said as they walked. Eli felt Theo play with his fingers, between the thumb running over them, tapping them. He was fine with it, he had a couple students like that in the school and he'd found ways to make things for them to fidget with. "Kai had a good day when you got back, he met us at the workshop before he and Ezekiel were running through town to their home. I doubt they'll make it to dinner." Alex said with a grin while Eli snorted a laugh. "So we have to make sure that Hayden doesn't go searching for his son right?"​

 

[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

Though he should have expected Kaleb to have known more of what to do, Carlos wasn’t and was so surprised when Kaleb took control. So incredibly pleasantly surprised. They apparently needed music this whole time. “Twirl-“ Ah, like that. Okay. He could do that. He was more than happy and ready to learn as many dances and dance moves as someone would teach him. Back in Denver, he may have been a troublemaker, but the parties were not actually his seen. He was too busy making art to ever actually go. He was seeing that he really had been missing out. Asher and Jordan worked so well together that they could flow in and out of whoever wanted to do whatever dance move next. Asher initiated his own twirl as well, though instead of going all the way, he spun into Jordan so that his back was against Jordan’s chest. He held onto Jordan’s arms, wrapping them around his stomach.

Nate was trying not to laugh as Alex explained the rest of Kai’s day. Theo, however, never was good at concealing emotions. He grinned and chuckled. “Those two love to get themselves into trouble, don’t they? Oooooh Hayden is going to be sooooo maaaad.” He shook his head. “And we are going to have to deal with them. Hayden is going to be blinded by his worry, and it’s going to take us flat out telling him exactly what’s happening to get him to stop.” Theo pursed his lips. “That will definitely be awkward. Okay, someone else can deal with him instead. Unless he’s decided to actually be less overbearing like he promised.” That seemed unlikely.​

 

[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 was enjoying the dancing, and he had a grin on his face knowing he'd caught his partner off guard. It was what he did best. Kaleb kept the dancing up, as the song switched to a more upbeat one. Kaleb shifted his moves and swayed his body faster, taking Carlos' hands and moving them with the beat. Jordan smiled at the initiated twirl and his arms wrapped around Asher's stomach as his chin rested on his shoulder, kissing at his neck a little. Then when the music changed, he moved his body faster, holding Asher tight to himself as he did.

Alex looked at Theo, listening to him and his own face blushed even as he laughed. "I vote to not be the one to explain to Hayden what his twenty six year old son is doing and why he and his partner are not at dinner." Alex said with a big grin. "Maybe we should just have someone ready to grab him if he goes to find Kai. Or we can convince Josh to sit on him." Elijah suggested as they walked, chuckling at the picture that he painted in his head at the comment.​

 

[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

This was hands down the best thing that they had ever done. Why had they not done this before? Sure, Carlos and Kaleb had done some minimal dancing during their travels, but they had never actually for real danced. Carlos felt like his life had been missing something this whole time, and this was it. He followed Kaleb’s lead, so incredibly impressed that he did not know what to do about it. He chose to learn quickly. Asher had this little smile on his face, eyelids low as he breathed out slowly. He raised his hands just slightly about his head as the song changed to something faster. Towards the middle of the song, he spun around, still just as close as before. He lowered his arms to sit across Jordan’s shoulders.

Nate was not expecting the conversation this way and was deathly quiet. Theo was laughing up a storm at the suggestions. “Babe, that’s so good. You’re a genius. ‘Josh, please sit on your husband so that he doesn’t walk in on something he for sure does not want to see.’” He let himself laugh a little more than then changed the subject back to where it was before. “So, Alex, what did you guys work on today? I swear he’s always working on something different every time I ask.”​

 

[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 loved this, sure they danced a little bit but this was so much better. Music was Kaleb's new favorite thing, and he wondered.. maybe he could learn how to play guitar too. He kept dancing that quicker beat, moving one step close to Carlos then a step back, bouncing with the music. Jordan smiled as he saw Asher raise his hands slightly above his head and then when it came to the middle of the song, he watched him spin around and the arms sat across his shoulders. They had a few more songs before they had to stop to go to dinner.

Alex and Eli were both laughing at the scenario in their heads. "He'd do it too!" Alex said with a smile. "I can only imagine how that conversation would go too." He added before he heard Theo switch the subjects. "We were working on a wedding arch for Carlos and Kaleb's wedding. And Ezekiel has a special project he was trying to start when Kai showed up."​

 

[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 was having the time of his life. He was bouncing and bopping. He looked over at Jordan and Asher and loved how different their dance was. He wondered how it would be if they had Alex and Nate too. Asher danced through the next song and decided that he wanted to change this up a bit. For fun. He pulled away from Jordan, eyes still locked, and he grinned, then he flicked around and tugged at Carlos’ shoulder. “My turn.” Carlos laughed, shrugged, then obediently moved away from Kaleb, who he blew a kiss too, and spun his way over to Jordan. Asher, who was definitely in a mood today, grabbed Kaleb’s hands and fell into step with what Kaleb had already been doing. His hunter skills could be translated into a lot of things. Quick feet and reflexes were good for dancing as well.

Even Nate was snickering as the conversation moved on. Theo glommed on to the last part. “Special project? What does that mean? I want to know all of the things.” Nate was not sure what the special project was either, so he turned to Alex curiously. Theo was not done. “Come on, bro. You can’t keep these things from us. We need to knooooww. Also, how sweet is that that you’re making their wedding arch? Ahh!” He brought his hand and Eli’s up to his chest.​

 

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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 laughed as he moved with Carlos, enjoying this immensely. He wasn't paying much attention to the other two until Asher came over and cut into their dance. Kaleb took his hands and they continued that same dance that Kaleb had been doing. Jordan grinned as Carlos spun his way over, and took his hands, leading him into a fast twirling dance. He stopped them long enough so he could twirl Carlos before he grinned and dropped him into a dip, before pulling him back to his feet and continuing on.

Alex looked at Theo, hearing his words. He bit his lip as he listened and looked around. "I can't tell you who it's for, but he's learning how to make rings." Alex said, leaning in close to Theo almost conspiratorially. He leaned back a moment later and grinned. "Well, those two have done a lot and this way we'll have the arch for any future weddings." Alex said as he looked at Nate and winked at the last part of his sentence.​

 

[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

Kaleb was a good dancer. There was a lot of potential in him. Asher could see that immediately. They were going to have to do this again when they had more time and also a wider variety of music. Emmett at his bookshop also had some records. He might go by later and see what they had. Asher missed dancing. That was what he learned in that moment. When he was younger, before his parents died, he learned real dances. Swing dances. Line dances. Dances you could do to any music of that same type. He stopped doing them after they died. Now he was thinking of bringing them back. Carlos was down for any of it. He twirled, he bounced, and he even dipped. When he was back up, he laughed. “So this is our new routine right? Dancing before dinner?”

Theo leaned in as well, eagerly listening. Alex could hear fine next to Alex though caught himself leaning in just a little. Theo yelled with giddiness and quickly calmed himself so that he was at a reasonable and not at all suspicious volume. “But for whooooo?” He turned to Eli. “I told you that once one happens, everyone goes. Do you think he’s going to propose to Kai? I want him to so badly.” Nate did not just blush when Alex finished with that wink. He turned the color of a tomato and looked away. He narrowed his eyes. “Who else could it be? Who else is super close and with the love of their life?” After a second, he turned to Eli. “It wasn’t me. Even though I do absolutely love you. But was it you? You can tell me if it was.”​