Work Text:
Hey man
You awake?
so awake it's driving me insane
you can't sleep either?
Nope
Kinda frustrating
yeah
you'll never guess what I'm doing
omg, do I wanna know?
😂
I'm in the kitchen working on my second cake
that's how much I can't sleep 😅
You're making cakes?
baking, yes
I wanna come over now
nuh uh, they're not ready yet
Unfair
.... also the first one kinda flopped
I can't anyway. Chris'll smack me with his crutches if I wake him up at this hour
I'm hoping this one comes out better
Flopped?
yeah, flopped
failed
collapsed in on itself
How can a cake fail?
Oh, one of those FANCY cakes
I was experimenting with the ingredients, okay?
Does it still taste good?
no
why do you think I'm making a second one?
Hm
Well, I was gonna suggest playing a game to kill some time, but I guess I'll leave you to your experimenting
no! I wanna play a game!
this is about to go in the oven anyway
what game??
idk
20 questions?
ohhh I'm down for that!
okay, cool
let's do that then
I'm gonna come up with the most embarrassing questions for you to answer 😏
........ wait, what?
that's not how you play ..........
well I'm not gonna ask you bORING questions
d'you know what, nvm
huh?
let's play your version
what’s your version?
the usual version? where you pick someone or smth and the other person asks questions to figure out what it is?
ohhhhhhhhh
yeah, my version's better
😒
do I get to start?
or do you want to?
Chris and I play it all the time and we have a lot of fun, tyvm
Go ahead. You start.
okay maybe we can play your version later then 😅
maybe
alright gimme a sec I've gotta think of something really good
hmmmmmmmmmm
this is good. making me sleepy 😜
how old were you when you had your first kiss?
what kind of kiss are we talking?
a proper kiss
not like a family member or anything
16
you?
interesting…
probably 5, right?
is that your question?
yes, it is
12
12. wow.
my turn again 😏
go on then
okay I got one
gonna tell me what it is?
what's the weirdest dream you've ever had?
oh.
okay. That was just after Shannon left me and Chris to take care of her mum. I don't remember lots of it, but I do remember the world was made of puzzle pieces and fireballs were falling from the sky.
that's your weirdest dream?
yeah, why, not weird enough for you?
I am a little disappointed tbh 😅
I've had a lot of trauma dreams, but they're terrifying rather than weird.
alright, your turn
Hm
Out of all the places you've lived, which is your favourite?
right here
LA
really?
absolutely
why?
it's not your turn 😉
….. oh
fine then
what was your first impression of me?
are you sure you want to know that?
you can be honest I won't be offended 😬
alright
I saw you and I thought, "wow”
And then you opened your mouth
okay…
I'm not sure how to take that 😅
you take it any way you like, Buck
alright, your turn
okay, I have one
why the hell did you agree to help me take the cap out of that guy's leg?
oh
the grenade cap?
yeah
uh, honestly I guess cause it sounded risky as hell
and you were so cool about it, so ready to jump in there
I didn't wanna be left out 😅
yeah, I guess that sounds like you
It just seemed so unlikely, the way you were towards me at the start
it was your first day, I wasn't gonna let you go showing off without me
ahaha
I wasn't showing off
........ not intentionally, anyway
right, like how you weren't showing off with the guy full of air either 🙄
What?
I wasn't!! I was HELPING
uh huh
we're team mates, we help each other
yeah well, you did do really well
... thanks. that means a lot
showing off or not, I'm glad you stepped in
it's not easy, you know. Being the new guy on an established team.
You are?
yeah, I am
you probably saved the guy's life
Buck, you woulda saved him too
maybe
anyway
I believe it's my turn again
ah yes
ask away
how many different people have you had sex with?
oh
not many
.... do I get a number?
Well, just don't judge me, okay?
seriously?
me judge you?
I know you've had more sexual partners than me, that's all
I would never judge you, Eddie
okay then
I was just curious
4
cool
actually more than I expected
oh
what did you expect?
maybe 2 😅
.... Shannon and Ana?
......... you slept with Ana?
um
sorry it's not my turn
it’s yours
It was your turn, technically
I wasted my question asking what you expected 😅
no I asked you for a number and you gave it
oh 😅
well then, uh... feel free to answer…
Yeah, I slept with Ana
okay
your turn again
Well, I'm not asking how many people you've slept with
oh thank god
I doubt you can even count that high 😉
RUDE
😇
you're on thin ice, Diaz
oh yeah?
what're you gonna do?
.......... does that count as my question??
is that your question? 😒
no, ask something else
okay
Tell me honestly
How did you feel when I told you I'd named you as Chris' guardian? In my will?
We never really spoke about it
….. oh
uh
I guess... overwhelmed?
Okay
I mean, it was a lot
it IS a lot
Of course
at first I just felt stunned
and then when I realised how serious you were, I felt... idk if I can put it into words
Try. Please.
I was honoured that you chose me, but scared
and the thought of anything happening to you so that clause in your will would ever be enacted was just, horrible
oh
this is gonna sound silly, maybe
but it made me feel more grown up
I think I get that
it means so much to me that you did that, Eddie
that you trust me with Chris that much
I know you're the right choice
careful you're gonna make me cry 😆
don't cry into your cakes, Buck
is it my turn?
Yeah
okay
who are the other 2 people you've had sex with?
really?
you don’t wanna answer?
No, no. It's okay.
They were when I was young. Before Shannon. A high school sweetheart and a college fling
wow you really are the king of vague, huh?
what, do you want names??
I mean, yeah? 😅
no
whatever
it’s fine
wait until your next turn then
okay just go
...... have I upset you?
no no I'm fine! seriously
just ask your next question
I just did. That was it.
oh
I mean, does that count?
Yes. I asked it knowing it was my turn, so yes.
okay
…. okay
my answer is still no, you haven't upset me
good to know
annoyed me a little maybe 😜
oh
sorry
but I’m not upset
okay, good then
alright I've got another one are you ready?
what's one of your guilty pleasures?
oh, I really expected you to push me for names 😅
SHIT I FORGOT
can I change my question??
😭
You can wait until your next turn again 😛
🙄
okay, guilty pleasure. You cannot tell anyone.
cross my heart
But I sing around the house.
… you sing??
Sometimes I dance, too
👀
omg
I'm installing a hidden camera next time I'm over
NOOOOO
😏
And don't ask Chris for details, either. I've sworn him to secrecy.
this secret is gonna kill me
every day at work is gonna be torture from now on
Alright, let's level the stakes then. Tell me your guilty pleasure, so I have ammo if you spill mine.
😒
Do I need to phrase that as a question, or does that count as is?
it counts
good
tell me
alright just let me think
most of my pleasures I don't feel guilty about 😆
Well, tbf, that's probably the best way to be
okay
you can't tell anyone this either
I won't if you won’t
but I have all of Taylor Swift's albums on CD
Buck, that's adorable
🥰
you think I’m adorable
sure
okay my turn
what are the names?
your turn
sigh
okay
I’ll tell you
good
hurry up
spill
I can’t hurry
I've never told anyone this
I need a minute
wait, what?
shhhh
did you sleep with a celebrity???
Yeah, right, I slept with a celebrity when I was in high school 🙄
idk maybe you went to school with one!
Well, they wouldn't have been a celebrity at the time
Okay
I don't get why you're worried about just giving me names…
or do I know one of them 👀
Just be quiet, would you?
sorry
shutting up
I’m trying to tell you
So
okay
Before Shannon, there was my college fling. Diego. And before him, my high school sweetheart, Lawrence.
……. oh
okay
cool
Is it cool?
Are we cool?
of course it is
why wouldn’t it be?
idk
I've never told anyone about them, idk what the normal reaction is
well, it's a bit of a surprise cause I didn't know you were into guys, but it's cool
no one knows
I won't tell anyone
… okay
I swear, Eddie, it's safe with me
I know it is
I wouldn't have told you otherwise
good
…. your turn
okay
Are you going to stop flirting with me know you know I'm into guys?
that depends…
do you want me to stop?
No
okay
then I won’t
good. that's good.
I'm not sure who's turn it is now…
yours?
I think
okay
why don't you want me to stop flirting with you?
Because I enjoy it
fair, I guess
okay
Is that weird?
.... a bit? I mean, it's confusing
Confusing?
well... WHY do you enjoy it?
is it just cause you like the attention?
......... no, Buck
It's because I think you're wow, remember?
I don't know what that means
is it a good wow?
It's a very good wow, from my point of view
But I'll take it back if it makes you uncomfortable
it's just, you've never responded to my flirting
is that because you're... in the closet?
If that's what you want to call it, yeah
But also, I don't know if your flirting is serious or just ... you being you
……. okay
so just to be clear, cause I feel like we've entered weird uncharted territory…
you're attracted to me?
Yep.
Sure am
Always have been, Buck
wow
Is that ... okay?
Do we need to stop being friends now?
it's more than okay, and I really don't want to stop being friends
...............
What does that mean, "more than okay"?
I guess I'm just trying to figure out what this means
Do you want to just forget I said it?
if I was to flirt with you tomorrow, and you knew I was serious, would you respond?
I would fall to pieces if I knew you were being serious
oh
shit
nevermind then
what?
I said nevermind
I want to mind!
what??
I don't want you to fall to pieces!
Fall to pieces in a good way, Buck
how is that good??
It's just ... that's what happens when someone I'm attracted to flirts with me. I become a complete idiot. I'm so uncool. And it kinda feels wonderful when someone can do that to me.
okay.... it doesn't SOUND wonderful
I'm probably just not explaining it well
we're probably both just sleep deprived
… maybe
idk where to go from here…
Where do you want to go from here?
I wanna feel like I'm on solid ground again
that would be nice, yeah
I just don't wanna say the wrong thing
say whatever you feel, Buck
I feel like I'm two steps from fucking things up
let's find out together
I really don't wanna fuck things up, Eddie
okay. good. neither do I.
Kinda feels like I already have, though
if you wanna stay in the closet, or however you describe it, that's fine
I don't wanna pressure you
D'you know, the thing is, I don't think I do
..... you don't?
It's kinda horrible
oh
Hiding part of me from the people I care about. Always watching what I say in case I slip up.
Not being able to go after who I want because of fear.
It's not a great way to live, and d'you know what else? It's not the example I wanna set for Christopher
... am I who you want?
Yeah
You are
I want you too
I hope that–
oh
You .........
I flirt with you cause I want you
really?
You do?
I've been attracted to you since day 1
I was so afraid to hope for that!
Likewise, Buck
but I never knew you were into men
and I love what we have, so I never wanted to say anything in case I risked it
That's why I never said anything
I didn't want to lose our friendship
and then tonight you told me you ARE into men, but that you've never told anyone
and I didn't…
I didn’t wanna…
what?
I didn't wanna force you out
or scare you
idk
I’m not scared
but I really want you, and wanna be with you
I want that too
wow
Yeah
and ... if we were gonna be together, I'd like to borrow some of your courage
and tell people
'cause I don't wanna hide you
if I could I'd give you all my courage
I'm so proud of you, Buck
omg 🥺
you're making me cry
you really mean that?
It's okay, I've been crying for half of this conversation
I do mean it
shit Eddie!
don’t cry
😅
too late
wow
can I come over?
is that too soon?
do you want to?
I don’t have to
I’d like you to
I want to
but we don't have to do anything
Then yes. Come over. Please.
I just wanna see you
What do you mean by "anything"?
and maybe wipe away your tears
oh, I mean…
I just mean…
we don't have to do... anything you don't want…?
I'd like to kiss you
oh
well, I mean, if you WANT to…
you can
Do you want me to?
yes
I will then
I'm gonna kiss you so hard
okay 😳
sounds amazing
It will be
so I should get my keys
Because it’s you
Wait
and some shoes
what?
what about your cake?
did you change yo–
SHIT
is it still in the oven?
MY CAKE
If it's ready, feel free to bring it with you
midnight snack
okay, I saved it
we’re good
I can't believe I forgot about it 💀
Good thing you remembered
you mean YOU remembered
We mighta got a call to your loft 🔥
😩
it is done, btw, but it needs to cool
ah
no cake for Eddie tonight then?
Just sugar 😏
you want me to bring sugar?
what, like raw?
Buck
You’re the sugar
OH
omg 😳
😅
okay this is gonna take some getting used to
is it weird?
Do you need more time?
no, it’s good
I mean, a little weird? but only because you've never flirted with me before
oh
I didn't know I could still get this flustered 😅
Wait until you flirt with me again, now that I know you mean it
it won't be long
I plan on flirting with you as soon as I get there
You're gonna see what I mean about falling to pieces then
I'm looking forward to it
so am I 😊
idk what to do with the cake
put it on a cooling rack and leave it until you get home
I could try bringing it?
even better
I want cake
then it could cool at your place, and we can eat it as soon as it's ready
Let's have it for breakfast. Christopher would love that.
hopefully it turned out right this time 😅
it looks a lot better, at least
I'm sure you've done an excellent job
You're a terrific cook, Buck
🥰
okay
I'll head over now, then
I’m shaking
I can't wait to see you
I’m so excited
this all kinda feels surreal
I know what you mean
Not at all what I expected when I suggested we play 20 questions
sorry about hijacking your game 😅
we can play your version when I get there if you like
I don't want to play games when you get here
... what do you wanna do?
Honestly?
You
😳
But we don't have to rush there
you just set the pace, okay?
Me?
No
yes you!
Let's set it together
.... well that's very romantic
is it? 😳
okay then
we’ll set it together
Yes
wow, we're an us now
We’re an us
I like that
Buck?
I can't believe I'm gonna have breakfast with you and Chris 🥰
yeah?
Just checking you were gonna stay the night 🥰
well you're not eating my cake without me 😉
Fair enough, lol
I want to hold you
okay
hold me, then
I will
And I want to curl up next to you in my bed
I want that too
so much
Good
that’s good
so, just for the sake of extra clarification
Yeah?
are we dating now?
I hope so
😊
awesome
Yeah?
awesome 🥰
I'll see you soon, Eddie
Yeah, you will
and you can kiss me
I will
as much as you like
You'll be breathless by the time I'm done with you
yeah, I’m sure I will
I can’t wait
Neither can I
I'll be waiting by the door
I am so fucking happy
That's fantastic. I make you feel that way?
yes
always
you've always made me happy
Same, Buck. You always spark joy.
but now I'm so happy I feel like I could actually float off into space 😅
Stay here with me
I will
I’m coming
See you soon
see you soon
💛