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When Agent Smith heard Joe shriek his name from the other aide of the house, he'd run over as quickly as he could. He expected to find Joe facing some threat or even just a pissed off monster. What Smith was not expecting was to find Joe practically bouncing around the room and faint ice cream truck music to explain it.
“Smith! Ice cream, now” Joe grabbed Smith's sleeve and began to pull him toward the front door. The hunter was vibrating with energy as he dragged the agent through the front door. “You have your wallet on you right?”
“Uh yeah- hey wait why am I paying? This was your idea!” Smith responded incredulously.
“Cause you're a gentleman” Joe laughed and ran faster.”
“You're lucky you're adorable” Smith muttered as he released himself from the grip on his sleeve and took Joe's hand in his instead.
It was slowing down to start serving to several kids that had come running out, waving bills given by weary parents.
Smith and Joe came to an abrupt stop before the ice cream truck. Joe started toward the stand but tilted his head questioningly just before the counter.
“I'll have whatever you're having” Smith smiled and watched Joe order two chocolate scoops. Chocolate was Smith's favorite too, even if he knew Joe would inevitably steal at least a little. Smith didn't mind, he tended to nab a little bit of whatever Joe had for any meal so he figured it was fair. Joe turned back to him.
“How many scoops?” He whispered, glancing at the pricing board.
“Whats the most they offer?”
“Triple scoop” Smith gave him a grin.
“Get the triple” Joe gave a small sound of victory as Smith handed him his wallet. Joe was perfectly capable of paying for himself, he just liked to make Smith do it. Something about a fancy agent boy salary. Smith would've offered to pay anyway, he liked getting Joe a little treat.
Smith was waiting by the side of the truck when Joe brought their orders over. He took the chocolate ice cream handed to him. When he looked up to thank Joe he was surprised to see him holding a vanilla cone. Joe saw his questioning look and laughed dismissively.
“They ran out, apparently didn't realize there were this many chocolate lovers around. Figured it was fair you got your order, since you paid and all” He shrugged and licked his ice cream.
“You can have the chocolate, I really don't mind,” Smith offered and held out the cone to Joe. Joe shook his head.
“Nah, I know you're a chocolate guy too. I'll live.” Joe lightly pushed the cone back toward him. Smith looked at him as he thought
“What if we share? I have some of yours,you have some of mine. Then we both win”
Joe smiled.
“Truly a gentleman, cmon then. One scoop each then switch.” Smith nodded and they both tapped their ice creams together.
“Cheers”.
The pair sat together on a park bench, switching cones when the other finished. Joe had fully finished his ice cream and was popping the last of his cone in his mouth while Smith was still about halfway through the last scoop. Joe tended to tear through treats a lot faster than Smith did. He saw Joe get the mischievous little glint in his eye as he turned back to Smith.
“Hey, cool bird over there!” Joe pointed around a seemingly random spot behind Smith. Smith knew where this was going but turned around anyway.
“Where? I don't see a thing!” He responded. He turned around to see Joe stealing a bite of his ice cream. Smith put a hand to his chest in mock outrage.
“Monster Hunter Joe! How dare you!” Joe laughed in response to a playful shove from Smith.
“You left it unguarded!” He defended. Smith laughed andfinished off the last of his scoop.
“You sure are a menace Joe” Joe stuck his tongue out at him.
“You're not better!” He retorted.
“I am a respectable agent thank you very much. I would never stoop to such lowly behavior.” Smith stood haughtily.
“OH, lowly am I now?” Joe challenged playfully.
“Yep, can't believed I settled for a sewer guy” Smith watched Joe's eyes narrow.
“You little-” Smith gave a loud laugh and took off running home, Joe hot on his heels.
“I swear to god when I catch you I'm dropping you right down into the sewers-” Joe threatened.
“You wouldn't, you love me too much” Smith sped up as he approached the house.
“There will be no mercy!” Joe called after him. Smith laughed as he reached the front door and ran through, collapsing onto a couch.
“Prick” Joe muttered as he walked through the door and flopped down next to him.
Smith tapped him lightly on the head.
“Oi, be nice. I shared my ice cream with you and if you be a dick I won't next time” Joe huffed
“Fine whatever” He crossed his arms and leaned into Smith. Smith leaned back.
“Love you too”