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Diego's a cop, working a case when Klaus stumbles on him in a dark alley. He had just left his current John's place, a little baggie of drugs in hand and Diego is just there talking to one of the prostitutes for answers. Klaus' heart stops in his chest. He didn't want to see him so soon. Didn't want to have to lose him in seven days.
They lock eyes.
And Klaus almost wants to run away. To avoid all of this.
Diego smiles and begins to ask Klaus questions.
Klaus answered, mouth dry and his hands shaking. Diego asks him out to dinner. He says yes and two days later Klaus is on his knees for Diego in Diego's apartment.
He cries that night.
Holds onto Diego.
It's a random bank robbery.
One casualty.
Diego Diaz.
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This time Diego is a mechanic. Klaus is a movie star whose car just broke down on the highway. He called for a tow truck and didn't expect for Diego to show up.
He goes by David this time. His hair is longer and he has a beard. It actually looks nice on him.
"It's gonna take a few days to fix this." He says.
Klaus nods.
"There's a hotel up the way. Not five star like you're use to but it's got great food. Or you know, I don't know." Diego-- David blushes. He runs a hand through his hair. "I don't normally do this but I feel connected to you and wondering if you wanted to get a drink with me tonight?"
Klaus wants to say no. Wants to break the chain but it doesn't work. He's tried before. And the last time that he did, Diego ended up dead quicker than the seven days.
"Okay." Klaus smiles. "Drinks."
A car falls on Diego.
Klaus sees it happen and he screams.
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Diego's a crime boss this time. Klaus is a hooker again. Klaus is the boyfriend of Diego's right hand man and this time Diego has no love for Klaus. He fucks him, screams at him and threatens to end his life if he tells anyone about the late night fucks.
It's different and Klaus should appreciate this because maybe it could go different. Maybe if Diego hates him then he won't lose him.
Because it works if Diego loves you
And so far, so good because it's day seven.
Diego hates him.
It hurts to see the man that he loves spew words at him and fuck him without the tenderness. But it’s worth it.
Worth it when day eight comes and Diego is still alive.
Except, Diego doesn't like him. If anything Diego can't stand Klaus and all their love, everything that they had was gone.
All for Diego to remain alive.
"I love you." Had been Klaus' words to Diego one night. He had fucked Klaus and left shortly after. Klaus laid in the darkness and cried.
He couldn't have him.
But he could at least have him alive.