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POSTED ON Jan 13, 2019 23:05:47 GMT

amazing was an understatement. alex was quite certain he had felt many things in his dull and quiet life, yet, what it was to be kissed was a contrast. the tiny star in the sky of his shadowy heart had lit fiercely. it sets fire to his insides and although he knows he is flushed from the embarrassment of naivety, nothing else matters.

the gaze that had been persistent on looking elsewhere, looks towards abner intently and if just the slightest surprised. tingling lips bring him into a smile. he feels inclined to come closer, resting his head against the chest of the other. hesitantly, the pair of slender hands reach center of the back, reclining in the gesture.

"oh?" his voice hums a quiet response. he can hear the beating of a heart shudder against the wall. it is that wavering notion that eases him more than anything. alex likes knowing he isn't the only one lurching through unfamiliar territory. "what exactly do i taste like?" curious though pursuing the tease that is usual with abner, he pulls back just enough to look at the other.

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POSTED ON Jan 5, 2019 8:40:29 GMT

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alex thought it predictable an answer, till diverted, he looks back feeling hot in the face. he allows the silence to overlap them both, leaving the force tightening against his heart. a hand fists into the shirt, just above the butterflies that swarm at the chest. he can't face him.

"i-i trust you." golden barely masks his expression, alex is genuine as always. although lacking of experience leaves him coy in approval, he understands the feeling. he understands— that he has never felt this way before.

stiffly he moves, towards abner yet still not facing him. the blue eyes keep themselves downward, the free hand reaches for the other. just as before, alex repeats the gesture. an airy touch, uncertain and careful. "so... why don't we find out together?" he leaves it at that. the answer seems clear already.

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abner's neighboring words have him glancing back, momentarily in the process of grabbing two mugs and applying heat to the still waters. thoughts freeze, eased into the warmth as the figure continues moving about, "i moved around a lot," he says, but he doesn't sound certain in tone. "so i guess, it really never felt like home." truth be told, alex sought home in a person.

just as now.

"you're the first person that's been here. feel special yet?" curiosity has him looking back, playfulness lingering in his eyes. when the kettle is left to its own devices, alex straightens his posture, passing by abner with a slight (follow—me) gesture.

the stretch of the window is the approach, city—life reflects itself in his gentle expression. alex is quiet for awhile, lost in the abyss of beautiful shades. "it's pretty, don't you think?" breaking the momentary absence of speech, the voice pursues, "sometimes when i'm feeling lonely, looking down on the city like this reminds me i'm not alone." finally alex looks at abner.

"what about you?" the eagerness seems so simple.

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POSTED ON Dec 31, 2018 20:24:46 GMT

"we can walk." alex confirms, lurching in the general direction of his apartment. winter nips the bare hands and he raises them, blowing into the center as the pair walk along. a smile teases itself at the corner of his lips, glancing towards abner in the steady fall of their feet.

the poised fingers descend and his mouth opens, "thanks," if the icy shade clashes with the other, he looks back towards the path before continuing, "to be honest, i don't really go out with the people that i serve— but—" curiosity impels him, the smile is just a bit larger than before, "it was fun." he says, truly meaning it.

they reach their destination in no time. an expensive residence that is just fitting for a silph. settled nearly on the top of the structure. when the door clicks, stirring into motion, it is dark and straightforward. alex switches the light on, exposing simplicity. plain furniture, walls with no imagery. it seems unlikely for the cheery character.

"make yourself at home," the trench coat is slipped from his shoulders, placed upon the nearest couch, "do you want tea or coffee? that's all i have right now." his voice resounds from the nearby kitchen, sounding particularly merry. the unveiled stretch of a window reveals a dazzle of the city below.

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POSTED ON Dec 31, 2018 3:50:47 GMT

alex clutched his stomach. nausea idled over him like a dreary seeming cloud. facing his fears by eating hurriedly was a laughable choice. light left the exposure in a feeling of somewhat appearing frustrated by his train of thought.

"besides that," he starts with a mumble, fingers tracing over his mouth, "i think i ate too quickly." when he stands, he stands with a rush. alex doesn't leave room for continuation. when he steps outside, the chilling night a reminder, it eases the surge that had left him tumbling in abhorrence. the pit calms itself and he turns just as quickly as he had stood.

his eyes trace relief as they rest upon abner. suddenly turning upright had left him frantic with the idea they had gotten separated. alex smiles because it is not the case. he smiles for so many reasons that all seem to come from this man. he just can't seem to catch one.

"do you want a drink or something?" startled by his forthright advance, he continues, anxiously scratching at his cheek "ah, i live close by and its cold out so..." alex isn't expecting an okay. rather than the invitation it is innocent and pure. he doesn't wish for this time to end. he doesn't want to go his separate way.

he doesn't want to be alone.

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POSTED ON Dec 31, 2018 0:51:57 GMT

the hold was tender, airy and hovering. alex felt in the hand that clung to his few fingers, that it was laced of all things genuine. the much larger trench coat, overlapped this display. in his gaze that fell towards the floor, he felt tormented by the restless encounter. it was much different than holding hands with a sibling.

"oh," he responses quickly, stiffly in the norm of his fluster for contact, "sure, why not?" the luminescent menu blinds him for a moment. as they order whatever is desired, alex remains quiet and willing. in the silence that overlaps the absence of his voice, the heart pounds rhythmically, echoing and just nearly blaring.

the images of horror flicker into beginning. he finds himself unable to calm the pace with two subjects poising their daggers in his direction. truthfully, alex didn't do well with these kinds of movies. unexpected rises of gory faces or the taunt of a true story never settled well with him.

in the exact thought, the scarce appears and he jolts forward as if woken from slumber. thankfully nothing in hand falls over. he breathes out, heavily, taking a glance towards abner. he wonders if he has been seen and finds blessing in their dark surroundings. the dread may not have been evident, yet the gesture certainly was.

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POSTED ON Dec 30, 2018 20:42:47 GMT

he held no disdain for company. in the service that alex so earnestly provided, it was the many lingering faces that were gratifying. the heart-broken, the quiet and the loud. as he still smiled, he unearthed from the mound of many, just how different abner was from the rest.

alex was always searching for answers. reasons behind the torment in slumber, the people he couldn't see and the life that was missing. the feeling that weighed heavily on his heart was shifting, pulling him towards the man in an eagerness for something new. wonder had abandoned him, left him astray in only a query that could be answered by his own. instead, he felt lost.

the touch left him silent. as if everything around them had turned opposite. he could hear his own shaky breath tumble into the merciless air, the warmth of abner's words as they washed across his features like water. it was soft, yet, so very prominent.

a stark gaze, looked towards the taller one. every rise in the look left alex feeling hot and he looked away, unsure whether or not to pull away. the glow was refreshing just as the food had been. or maybe, it was even better.

when he notices the line is dwindling, he breaches from the trance with a jolt. "i-i was going to ask you the same thing." he says, however, the way his voice stumbles, makes it seem obvious. alex is still determined, no matter how inexperienced he may be. the gap gets just a bit larger, and he moves from the presence.

eventually they are inside.

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POSTED ON Dec 29, 2018 23:18:22 GMT

retaliating the gesture was shock that broke through the blue. wide-eyed amusement which looked towards the man with his lips quirked and mouth still full. when the substance dwindled, those lingering thoughts could barely catch the voice. "if i told you, that wouldn't be any fun." alex teased, also finishing up the rest of his hot-dog.

the theater was close by— just as everything else. mauville was conjoined to the point it would've proved near impossible to get lost. although everything was conveniently near, alex had never been to such a place by himself. when images of a time long-forgotten fluttered along, he was reminded of how much he missed it.

various options settled aglow on the outside. action, romance and horror. none struck him as familiar. while standing aimlessly with abner, the attention shifted to the side. "i'm fine with whatever." started in normality had the unlikely dare, "unless you can't handle scary movies." the leer had him feeling strange, restless even.

perhaps the company of abner— was starting to rub off on him. the anxious change that was only apparent in one, was something he found no hatred in. secretly, admittedly to his own-self, it might've even been enjoyable. there was no if—or but— alex just couldn't stop smiling.

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POSTED ON Dec 28, 2018 15:10:13 GMT

warmth drapes itself over him in scarce density. alex, relishing in the feeling, looks towards abner with curiosity in his bright blue eyes. it quickly shifts into concern. "won't you be cold?" the display comes natural, especially for one that is so wary for the well-being of others. his persistence stops itself however— now that abner had taken order, he doesn't bother looking forth.

"i'll have the same, please."— and when the meal has been made, alex takes both, handing the other towards his company. he smiles, like he always does, "thank you," with something hot lingering in his hands, the cool nature of their evening felt absent. personally, eating at a food truck like this was unlikely for him, still there was a certain simplicity to eating a hot-dog.

it felt normal.

alex liked that feeling. he liked this reality which settled before his wavering gaze, but, what he liked most was— nearly slipping into the safety of his mind, he takes another large bite. if a bit overbearing and forced, it allow the baring for this one sliver of time— to be forgotten.

"lets head to the theater now, yeah?" alex says after awhile, "wouldn't want you freezing your ass off." the jest is perceived just the same. a twinkle of mischief, a child-like grin. in contribution to the play, alex was daring enough to lightly smack abner on the arm as his figure begun to move into the dwindling mass of night-life.

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POSTED ON Dec 27, 2018 23:19:45 GMT

"sounds good," quietly spoken, it is only heard between the pair. alex moves towards the door, convinced that abner will follow. the outside is just as cold as it had been before. he peers towards the rupture in the unseen clouds, allowing thousands of stars to break through.

the far off allure has him squinting, hands rubbing the opposing arm in order to stir warmth. even if it is only few and useless seconds. the current of an icy breeze carries the aroma of nearby food trucks. various assortments; hamburgers, hot-dogs and something sweet.

alex slows at the intersection, casting his eyes from the sky above to the glow of nearby food. he'd misplaced that mauville had a relatively comfortable night-life. it could've even been comparable to kanto— at least— before it'd been seized by rocket. sorrow faded quickly in the presence of another. he had other things to think about.

even in the silence of hovering chatter and cars, it was a silence that felt comforting. side-by-side, alex considered that this feeling was a rare occurrence. or maybe, he'd never felt this way before. as he questioned this to his own-self, the stomach let out a boisterous growl.

luckily the chill had already given rise to his pale features, masking the embarrassment of this sudden noise. he touched the back of his head again, laughing quietly, "i guess i'm hungrier than i thought." alex said, speaking a bit stiffly in the retreat, "h-hot-dogs?" he questions, approaching the vendor with slight excitement.

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POSTED ON Dec 27, 2018 21:14:11 GMT

silver strands swept over his eyes in the tilt of the crown. alex once again smiled; fleetingly the white caught the dim lighting which surrounded them both. fingers brushed the nuisance back into place, taking note of the untouched glass. unlikely it was for anything to be left behind.

just this once, there was a purpose he had couldn't surely say. he kept it to himself, like always. so keen on denying the truth, that in his books, it kept everything at level with this lonely reality. he didn't want to be alone, but he didn't want to destroy what fickle bond had been made.

"uh—" he arches left to check the time, just as suddenly another figure appears. "alex, what are you still doing here?" her measly pause doesn't give him the room to gather a reply, "i know you love this place, but take a break will you? you're off the clock now." gesturing to the object for time has him checking twice. certainly what was spent with abner had passed by more quickly than he thought.

"i-i didn't even notice," stumbling over his words a bit nervously, the woman rattles her head. it is a playful gesture, apparent in the gradual build of her beaming expression. "hurry up now, your friend is waiting for you." the glance is made towards abner. with a bit of hesitation the bottle is placed back onto the shelf.

"i'll be out in a second." blue eyes grasp the presence of the other before lurching off. he grabs his coat, phone and other small belongings. strangely his heart feels heavy and he traces a hand center of his chest before finally stepping back into the opening.

alex approaches abner, the gentle simper so slight it was a wonder if it could even be perceived. "lets go," he says, yet he ponders just where they will go and what they will do. unease for the unknown has his senses flooded.

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POSTED ON Dec 27, 2018 2:04:14 GMT

alex scoffed. he found whimsy in the response, and shook his head momentarily. the smile was there again; a faint twist that roused into place. despite all discomfort, there was a lighthearted value behind it all.

he wasn't sure if he was ready to admit that.

mischief twinkled in the icy shade, "that's a secret." he says, but maybe it has already been made obvious. abner is indefinitely handsome and alex is not shy of admitting that; within the safety of his mind of course.

the fickle persona of someone so fearful to let go, is not very wise in that regard. he has convinced himself that being wary is okay. that being alone is alright. yet, there is something nostalgic about the regular. something he wishes he could recollect. it leaves him lost in the absence of obscured memories.

"i'm glad," alex says after a moment, "you seem to be in good spirits." his voice is gentle and true, just as the eyes that glimpse forth. the jittery heart has yet to feel settled. at least in his mental panic for abner's devilish persistence; he took hold of eventual comfort.