Re: Baby Steps (Bro/Tavros)

midnightVigilante Wed May 16, 2012 12:22 am

Dave had already turned on the xbox and had grabbed two controllers. He tossed one to Tav and sat back down on the couch. Jeff had left a racing game in. "This isn't too complicated. You'll get the hang of it easily."

Four hours had passes and the boys where still playing the same game. Dave put his controller on the arm of the couch. He was about to say something to his companion when the door slammed open. Jeff threw his keys across the room as he slammed the door shut. On his right arm were five bags from the grocery store. He tossed his hat onto the futon bed that was in the corner of the room.

"S'up?" Dave was getting up to turn the xbox off.

"I fucking hate this town," the older Strider growled. He was slamming cabinet doors shut as he put things away. "I got rear-ended today. And not in the way we all hope and dream for. Dumbass tourist didn't know where he was going and smashed into me. I can't afford to fix the car right now."

He finally noticed Tavros on the couch. "So who's your date? Should you be having your boyfriend over when you're expecting your new friend today."

The younger Strider huffed as he turned around. "This is him. This is Tavros. And he's not my boyfriend. He's my best friend." The older Strider smirked as he lowered his shades and winked at the brunette.

"So that means I can have him?"

"Jeff stop it." Dave was practically screaming. "Hit on people your own age, not my friends."

**solarOrigins** Wed May 16, 2012 12:31 am

Tavros blushed furiously. "Uh, um, h-hi" he stammered, at a loss for words at the older Strider's entrance. "Uh, Dave, could you help me into my chair?" he asked softly, just wanting the comforting familiarity of it in the face of Dave's tall and somewhat intimidating older brother.

midnightVigilante Wed May 16, 2012 12:37 am

Dave nodded as he rolled the chair over. "You need to chill the fuck out dude," said the man who had just stormed in screaming, cursing, and slamming doors. "I was just being friendly. It's my my fault your friends are cuties like him. Besides I only like them if they can buy cigarettes on their own. I'm starting dinner. We're having burgers and fries."

**solarOrigins** Wed May 16, 2012 12:49 am

Tavros leaned forward and moved his legs so it would be easier for Dave to lift him into the chair. "I'm, uh, just as old as Dave, um, I think." he mumbled, unsure of himself.

midnightVigilante Wed May 16, 2012 2:34 am

Jeff wasn't paying attention any more. He was pulling things out of the fridge and putting them on the kitchen counter. Dave was frowning as he lifted Tavros into his chair. "Ignore him if you want. He's an asshole some....all the time. He won't hurt you though." He pushed the Taurus over to a small table. There was barely room for the three chairs to fit around it. Dave put Tav in the spot without a chair. "The only considerate thing he did," Dave grumbled. "Bought a table when I told him you were coming to stay with us."

"Hey cutie," Jeff was standing by the stove now. "Want cheese on your burgers." He glanced over his shoulder. "Set the table kid. And get Cal in his seat."

**solarOrigins** Wed May 16, 2012 2:37 am

"Oh, um, yes please. And, Thank you, I think." Tavros mumbled, worrying his bottom lip between his teeth. "My Name is Tavros, also, um, if you didn't know it"

midnightVigilante Wed May 16, 2012 2:44 am

Dave was mumbling to himself as he left to get Cal. Jeff was laughing as he turned back to the stove. "Alright Tavros. You're a bit weird. I like you though." Dave was still mumbling as he set Cal in the chair to Tav's right and went to get plates.

**solarOrigins** Wed May 16, 2012 2:49 am

Tavros nervously ran his hand through his mohawk. "Um, is that a good thing maybe?" he asked looking at the man from across the table. "The weird thing I mean. Or, uh, maybe you liking me too?"

midnightVigilante Wed May 16, 2012 2:57 am

"You decide cutie," was the only answer he got. Dave was setting plates down on the table. Tavros would see him rolling his eyes if his aviators weren't blocking them. He sat in the chair to Tav's left. "Ignore him," Dave whispered. He squawked when a spatula hit his head. "I heard that," Jeff was approaching the table with two larger plates. "Be happy I don't need that anymore." He set the plates down. One had a mix of hamburgers and cheeseburgers, the other had fries. "I'm gonna get the ketchup and mustard. Dig in children."

**solarOrigins** Wed May 16, 2012 3:04 am

Tavros carefully took one cheeseburger, and hesitated before deciding not to take the fries since there wasn't anything to take them with. He smiled at Dave. "So, uh, am I staying in your room with you? Or, um, out on the couch?"

midnightVigilante Wed May 16, 2012 3:14 am

Dave had grabbed two cheeseburgers and a burger. He was scooping fries onto his plate. "Up to you man." Jeff was back already. He grabbed three cheeseburgers and two burgers and dumped some fries on his plate. He then put one cheeseburger, a burger, and some fries on Cal's plate. He drowned his fries on ketchup and mustard. Dave only grabbed the ketchup when the older male put it down. "So," Jeff looked across the table. "Tell me about yourself Tavros."

**solarOrigins** Wed May 16, 2012 3:18 am

Tavros blinked at him a minute before starting to gnaw on his bottom lip again. "Um. I'm one of the, uh, trolls, and I'm, uh, pretty useless" he stammered. "With the, um, paralysis and all."

midnightVigilante Wed May 16, 2012 3:25 am

Dave was frowning as he shoved a handful of fries into his mouth. Tavros wasn't useless. At least, he didn't didn't think so. Before he could say anything Jeff opened his big mouth. "So....can you still get boners?" The younger Strider's face was turning red (from a mix of anger and embarrassment) as he started to choke on his food.

**solarOrigins** Wed May 16, 2012 3:29 am

Tavros's face flushed so red it was a surprise there was any left in the rest of his body. "I, um, never tried to find out?" he squeaked. "I don't even think I know what a Boner is?"

midnightVigilante Wed May 16, 2012 3:35 am

Dave had slammed his head onto the table at this point. Jeff on the other hand was laughing so hard he was crying. "This kid is hilarious." He was wiping his face off. "You should've brought him here sooner Davey."

**solarOrigins** Wed May 16, 2012 3:41 am

Tavros looked to Dave with a little whine. He wasn't sure what was going on anymore. "Dave?" he asked, wondering if he should ask if he was okay.

midnightVigilante Wed May 16, 2012 3:47 am

Dave's face was still bright red. Jeff had stopped laughing now. "Oh. He's being serious." Dave was definitely glaring when he looked at the oldest male. Jeff ignored him as he continued to eat. "So"rry cutie. Just a human mating thing. No big deal."

**solarOrigins** Wed May 16, 2012 3:56 am

Tavros grimaced and carefully wheeled himself back from the table. "I, um, don't think I'm hungry, anymore I mean." He looked to Dave again. "Um, could I, maybe, lay down in your room for a little bit?"

midnightVigilante Wed May 16, 2012 4:01 am

Dave instantly jumped up and got behind Tav's wheelchair. He started pushing it towards his room. He made sure to slam his door shut. His face was back to it's normal pale color as he helped Tavros get into his bed. "I'm really sorry about that. I don't know why he acts like such a dickish, horny teenager."

**solarOrigins** Wed May 16, 2012 4:06 am

"Its, um, okay, I think. But I really am tired" Tavros admitted. "I think the, uh, jet lag finally caught up to me" he smiled reassuringly. "And, uh, thanks for letting me use your bed for now"

midnightVigilante Wed May 16, 2012 4:08 am

"It's what best bros are for man." He parked the chair by the bed. "I'm going to finish eating and guilt trip dickhead. Holler if you need anything."

**solarOrigins** Wed May 16, 2012 4:11 am

"Um, okay" Tavros smiled as he pushed himself up to arrange his legs so he could lay comfortably. "Um, if I'm not up when you want to sleep, feel free to, you know, shove me over"

midnightVigilante Thu May 17, 2012 12:00 am

Dave only chuckled and ruffled the other boy's hair. "Don't worry, I have no problem with that. You're a tiny little thing anyway. We can both fit on this thing." He didn't say anything as he started heading back out to the living room. He stopped at the door and looked back. "I'm sorry about Jeff's weirdness. He really is just strange. He won't hurt you or anything."

**solarOrigins** Thu May 17, 2012 12:04 am

Tavros chuckled. "I, uh, never thought he would" He reclined back on the pillow again, laying half on his side with a happy little sigh. "I'm really just sleepy, I promise"

midnightVigilante Thu May 17, 2012 12:33 am

Dave didn't say anything else as he left the room. A few things had changed after Sburb. He stood up to Jeff now. He knew when to stop of course, but he wasn't going to be a door mat for the other man either. They were both adults, so they should be able to interact like adults. He was glaring at the older male when he sat back down at the table. He was trying to keep his voice down as he spoke.

"That wasn't cute and it wasn't funny. For once can I have a friend over without you being a dick?"

Jeff was kept calm as he kept eating. He waited for Dave to finish talking before saying anything.

"Can't you hit on someone your own age? You work at a night club for fuck's sake. Tavros is new to the human world, this city, and our house. You've probably already scared him so much he wants to leave."

"You need to chill out little fucker," Jeff had grabbed his and Cal's plate. "The little cutie's not a porcelain doll or a baby. I just spoke to him, that's all. I won't touch him unless it's to help him. Calm your little man tits and clear the table when you're done."

"JEFF YOU DICK," Dave's rant was cut off by the older Strider slamming the two plates in his hand onto the floor.

"DAVE, DROP IT. I'M GETTING REALLY CLOSE TO KICKING YOUR ASS. YOU'RE OVERREACTING AND BEING A BABY. JUST BECAUSE YOU'RE AN ADULT NOW IT DOESN'T MEAN I WON'T BEAT YOUR ASS SENSELESS. BE THANKFUL I EVEN LET HIM COME. WE CAN BARELY FEED OURSELVES HALF THE TIME. JUST DROP IT AND SHUT THE FUCK UP."

The younger Strider kept his mouth shut now. Jeff clearly wasn't in a good mood. Dave kept his eyes on his plate as he finished eating. Jeff was grinding his teeth and cracking his knuckles as he made his way to the door. "Clean that mess. Don't leave until I come home." He slammed the door as he left.

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