[JAYCE] just the way you are.

[nevada 'vegas' jayvon hanson]

Nevada had just finished his first day at work, and was exhausted. He still couldn't remember most of what he was supposed to, but Zander had thought he remembered enough to start working again. Vegas walked down to the food court, looking around the now unfamiliar place. He walked over to the nacho vendor, ordering nachos with jalapenos and a soda. He waited patiently for his food, then carried it to an empty table once he'd gotten it.

[jayson thomas christopher]

Jayson grimaced and rolled his shoulders in agitation at the wings residing within. He had finally faced his brother and Cory, and skeptical parents as well about his death. It had broken his heart, watching his own funeral, seeing even his father upset.
He needed time to think. Jayson didn't think it even possible for the longest time.
He wanted to get on with life, but not knowing where Nixon was scared him. Flicking a feather from his shirt, he wandered through the mall, rubbing at his scarred hip until he spotted Nevada and grinned. Scampering closer, he caught him around the waist after the nachos had been set down, and gave him a sloppy kiss.

[nevada 'vegas' jayvon hanson]

Nevada smiled, kissing him softly. He was just as wary about not knowing where Nixon was as Jayson was. "Hey, handsome." He said quietly, giving him another kiss. He took a bite of his nachos, pulling Jayson into his lap. He wrapped his arms around him, holding him close. "What have you been up to?"

[jayson thomas christopher]

Jayson smiled, sitting carefully in the thimner male's lap. He couldn't help how clingy he had become after so much had gone wrong with each of them. "Annoying amd avoiding people." He yawned, kissong Nevada's cheek. "Love you.." He never thought he'd see him again.

[nevada 'vegas' jayvon hanson]

"Love you too." He smiled, biting into another nacho. Nevada was just as clingy. But something told him that wasn't anything new. He gently ran his hand over his boyfriend's stomach, resting his chin on his shoulder. "Love you a whole lot."

[jayson thomas christopher]

Arms wrapped around him, holding him tight, and Jayson smiled at the words. "More than anything." He whispered. "How's Zander?" He knew it had been stressful on their boss, Nevada sick, Jayson dying, and whatever was going on with Zander's boyfriend and what he was as well. Jayson couldn't help feeling responsible for some of it.

[nevada 'vegas' jayvon hanson]

"He seems pretty good. As far as I can tell." He said quietly. He felt bad, knowing everyone around him was falling apart. He picked up his soda, taking a sip from it before he sat it back on the table. "I don't know. He didn't say much today. Besides to unload a couple boxes. And he wished I was the same again. I think it bothers him.."

[jayson thomas christopher]

Jayson sighed. "I know..." He kissed his temple. "He just cares.. We've both been messes lately. Fingers rubbed over Nevada's back slowly. "Don't blame yourself though, baby.."

[nevada 'vegas' jayvon hanson]

"Mm.. Yeah, but everything comes down to me. Something tells me I knew that guy before. And probably turned him down. Its like I invited this on myself." He bit into another nacho, his arm tightening around Jayson. "He's gonna be back. Bad guys never die. I'm just lucky angels live." He smiled.

[jayson thomas christopher]

Jayson bit his lip, shrugging. "Well he best learn I'm not giving you up for the world." He leaned close as Vegas tightened his grip, just watching him affectionately.