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Post by Gabe Alabaster on Jun 16, 2014 21:17:01 GMT -5
It wasn't too late when Gabe got home, but it was still a little later than the usual time he would find his way back. He… hoped that wouldn't be too noticeable. His dad should still be at work with the late hours the tattoo shop was normally opened, but Satoru was probably back by now and that meant he needed to do one last look over before he went inside. His shirt was buttoned right, and it didn't look anymore wrinkled that it usually would. Belt was on right, pants were zipped, and his hair was fine too. Okay, good, hopefully he didn't miss anything.
The blond took a moment to calm his nerves before he opened the door, but what he didn't notice was a hickey just barely peeking out from behind his collar. It wasn't by much, but for someone that was looking it would definitely be easy to spot.
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Post by Satoru Alabaster on Jun 16, 2014 22:24:57 GMT -5
Satoru was up late. Gabe wasn't home yet and frankly the ex-Tora didn't quite feel comfortable going to sleep until Gabe was back home these days... The whole incident with the gangs had really shaken him up though he loathed to admit it, even to himself. Rereading old books helped a little, and it at least kept boredom from biting while he waited up for his family.
And thankfully, he wasn't waiting too much longer than usual, because the Kuma stepped right in. "Welcome home," Satoru said, looking over from his spot on the couch.
Relieved as he was that Gabe was home now the fact that he was late was the big issue on Satoru's mind as he glanced up, scanning his stepson for any cuts or bruises. Because hell, if they had missed a gang member or if something had happened or if he had--
His eyes landed on the hickey just sticking out from behind the collar of his shirt.
Oh.
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Post by Gabe Alabaster on Jun 16, 2014 22:46:11 GMT -5
"Hey," Gabe replied simply with a nod before turning to the kitchen for a drink. Keep things as simple as possible, acting too excited(because he was still thrilled over the events that had gone on in the passed few hours) or reclusive(Gabe knew he was a terrible liar so the next best thing would be to get away from Toru before any questions were brought up) would hint at something being up either way. He DID notice Satoru giving him a look over and prayed to anyone that would listen that he had done a good enough job at covering everything up.
The blond tugged his collar up a little subconsciously as he reached for a can of soda from the fridge. God, now what was he supposed to do? He should probably go up to his room now, or maybe that would be too obvious? His stepdad hadn't really said anything, maybe if he just casually headed for the stairs…
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Post by Satoru Alabaster on Jun 16, 2014 22:51:56 GMT -5
Well now that his paranoia was soothed a smirk crept onto the ex Tora's face. "So," he called out as he heard Gabe shut the fridge. He'd probably start drinking the soda in about three... two... one... "How was the sex?"
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Post by Gabe Alabaster on Jun 16, 2014 23:05:10 GMT -5
Gabe spat his drink out at the question. Oh GOD no. Please please PLEASE no this was NOT good dammit! He sat the can down on the counter and tried pulling himself back together. He could feel his cheeks warming up but poked his head out of the kitchen anyway. "Excuse me…?" He asked, voice a little quieter than he was hoping for.
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Post by Satoru Alabaster on Jun 16, 2014 23:29:53 GMT -5
And there was the blush and the voice. Satoru just threw his head back and laughed. "Oh yeah," he said as he calmed down. "That's a guilty look. And voice." There wasn't any good way for Gabe to back out of this gracefully. "Just wait until your dad finds out holy shit that'll be fuckin hilarious." To watch.
Hilarious for him to watch.
It'd be hell for Gabe.
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Post by Gabe Alabaster on Jun 16, 2014 23:40:47 GMT -5
No no no no no oh FUCK no! "Y-you can't tell him!" Was the first thing to come out through the panic. No his dad could NOT find out about this he would KILL HIM and with all he'd been through recently this couldn't be how it all ended! "C'mon 'Toru you're evil but you're not THAT evil! Cut me some slack I need a break!!" Had he been thinking clearly he'd be hitting himself over how ridiculous he must look right then, but this was life or death they were talking about!
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Post by Satoru Alabaster on Jun 17, 2014 0:25:41 GMT -5
"Hmm..." The man mused, levering himself to sit up properly on the couch as he thought. The thinking bit was mostly to make Gabe squirm. Was he going to tell Keith? No, that was cheap and underhanded and not exactly his style. He'd just sit back and point the man in the general direction of the evidence and have him think he found it out himself, but there likely wouldn't be enough time before the blond covered it.
But it wasn't like Gabe knew that.
He grinned. "Bribe me." He suggested simply.
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Post by Gabe Alabaster on Jun 17, 2014 0:41:12 GMT -5
Gabe's jaw dropped. He was really playing THAT card? Really?! Dammit, okay think, there had to be SOMETHING…
After racking his brain for a few moments he sighed and pulled at his bangs. "I'll… I'll uh…" He threw a hand in the air and let it drop back to his side. "What if I work around the range for a week or two? No pay, just cleaning up or whatever?" It was the only thing he could think of on the spot.
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Post by Satoru Alabaster on Jun 18, 2014 23:03:35 GMT -5
"Mmm..." He hummed, rubbing his chin as he mulled over the offer. "That's not a bad offer, but let's add something to it." He said. Nothing major, and nothing Gabe shouldn't have already been doing. "You actually attend, participate in, and do all the required work for your classes until graduation."
He grinned a little. "Not that much to keep your dad from killing you slowly, don't you think?"
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Post by Gabe Alabaster on Jun 18, 2014 23:18:01 GMT -5
Gabe rolled his eyes, as if he wasn't doing all of that already. "You make it sound like I'm flunking my classes." True, he wasn't the straight A student he used to be, but that wouldn't be any problem fixing. He only had a couple of months left anyway before he graduated. "But yeah, deal. Bastard…" That last part was more of a mutter, and the blond tugged at his collar once again and looked away. Dammit he was gonna get Fei for this, he thought he'd hid the thing well enough in the first place.
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Post by Satoru Alabaster on Jun 18, 2014 23:22:27 GMT -5
"Heard that," Satoru said, already pulling his book back up. "Remember what power I hold, kid." At this point, he could call it power over life and death and it would be damn accurate. He understood Keith's concern, but it was bound to have happened eventually. Still, he'd let Gabe and Keith keep up the charade for a while longer, he was assuming the kid wasn't so dumb he'd wind up with a kid of his own.
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Post by Gabe Alabaster on Jun 18, 2014 23:35:40 GMT -5
Gabe looked back at Satoru and glared at him. This wasn't fair at ALL, his life was in the hands of a fucking psycho! Could be worse he guessed, he wasn't sure how, but it COULD be. He sighed and scratched his head. "Whatever, thought you'd be happy to know me and Fei are together." That much should have been obvious by now, unless Satoru actually thought that Gabe was one to have a one night stand or something, and he was VERY certain that he wasn't.
Still, he wanted to tell someone. He was excited.
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Post by Satoru Alabaster on Jun 19, 2014 0:08:29 GMT -5
"Oh I am," he said. "It's about fucking time, don't know what was taking you two so long but I'm glad you figured it out." He liked Fei, she had guts and he could respect that. Anyone that could give back as good as they got in the Alabaster household was welcome to return anytime. Besides, she'd be good for Gabe, make sure he got out a little more often, help him loosen up a bit.
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