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[ Don't think Hank didn't miss that hesitation. Gavin's clearly lying but it's way too early to be calling shit out. It's cool, Hank can give him a little space. ]

Huh. So was it a bad dream or a good one?

[ He works his jaw a little bit... Hank's not made of glass, he knows this. He shouldn't treat him like he's fragile, even though he loves him so much.

So he exhales through his nose, rolling his shoulders. Looks down at his mug then back up. ]

Yeah, it was good. Happy. I think... it was about Cole. [ A pause. ] Like, is this a mate thing? You think? This can't be coincidence.

Oh.

[ Hank stares at Gavin with some undiscerinable look in his eye. It's pain, yes, but it's older now. It isn't as raw.

And it was a good memory. That's... that's good. He looks down at his coffee, then back at Gavin, taking a deep breath. This kind of reminder would have ruined him before, but he's stronger now. Happier. Cole would want him to be happy, wouldn't he? Connor always said shit like that. ]

Must be. I don't usually have dreams about Kamski—much less when you guys were kids.

[ He doesn't have to have a supernatural connection to him to figure what he's feeling right then. Gavin has his own grief but he wouldn't ever claim to understand a fraction of Hank's.

Cole was a good kid. He deserved to grow up to be a good man. It's cruel.

But he smiles and takes another big swig of his coffee. ]

There are much easier ways to get at my brother's fortune anyway. [ Tease, tease. He looks back up though, a brow raised. ] Kids? What were we doing?

[ Better to just move past it. Well, not that he's ignoring it, but he doesn't want to dwell, either. Gavin's childhood will be way less traumatic to talk about. ]

Putting together some kinda puzzle. Looked really fucking complicated for how small you were, but you know.

[ Gavin manages a little snicker at that, around a mouthful of egg. ]

I've been told we were pretty smart kids. [ He swallows and looks back down at his food, then up at Hank. ] So... I guess this is part of it?

Guess so.

[ Hank shakes his head, taking another bite of his steak. It should freak him out more than a little bit, but he trusts Gavin. They're already keeping each other's biggest secrets. What're a few more? ]

It's a good thing I love you, because this shit could get awkward quick.

[ Uh, well, there it is! ]

[ He's taking another big swig of his coffee when Hank says it. He almost chokes but instead ends up with chipmunk cheeks full of coffee... Gavin stares at him wide eyed.

Then swallows slowly and wipes at his mouth. And then breaks out into a face splitting grin. ]

Aw. You love me!

[ Hank chokes, turning bright red. He should know better than to fall for Gavin's dickishness but jesud christ, he didn't mean to just blurt it out like that. ]

Sh-shut up, asshole, like you didn't say the same shit to me a dozen times last night!

Yep, I did. [ He's grinning, but he's elated. So elated. His heart wants to burst. Gavin's expression softens and he gently touches his mark, so Hank knows how he really feels. ]

I was hoping you'd say it. I love you too.

Oh. Well, yeah... I mean. Obviously.

[ Obviously, Hank says, still breathing a sigh of relief when he feels that rush of affection through their bond. ]

I love you, you jerk.

[ Hank, you're so cute. And he loves you so fucking much. Gavin can't stop smiling as he goes back to his food. ]

Good. Now let's finish eating so you can pin me to the wall for a while, yeah?

[ He's acting silly but he's so elated. Hank loves him! Hank Anderson loves him. Someone pinch him. ]

[ Hank smiles. Fuck, it's great seeing how happy Gavin is. He doubts he's ever made anyone this happy before -- Beth doesn't even cross his mind with how sweetly Gavin looks at him. ]

Alright. [ Hank chuckles. He takes a large bite of his egg at that. ] Sounds good to me.

[ Gavin just grins at him and works on finishing his food. He may be noticeably doing it a little faster than he had previously. Look, he's naked except for Hank's shirt right then... he's Prepared.

So he shovels the rest of his egg into his mouth and swallows. ]

I'll need to go check on Mordy but I can stay for a few days. If you'd like.

[ Yeah, Hank scarfs his down pretty quick. He's got one thing on his mind right now and it's not food. ]

Uh, yeah. I mean... [ Shit, okay, that's one more thing to think about. Does he actually want Gavin to leave? No. Is it mostly instinct? Yes. ]

You don't have to stay. I'm really not gonna force you, or use my influence or whatever.

[ Wink, wink.

He finishes off his food and wipes at his mouth, going to finish off the last of his coffee. Having bone shattering werewolf sex certainly makes a guy starving. But he looks back at Hank when he's done, raising a brow. ]

You haven't forced me to do a goddamn thing, Hank. [ He puts his elbows on the table, resting his chin on his folded hands. ] Newsflash dumbass, I've been in love with you the entire time. Of course I've wanted to be close to you.

I mean...

[ Hank blushes. Wow, saying it out loud like that makes his face heat up like hell. He stuffs his face to shut himself up. It's hard to believe this is real sometimes, even with Gavin staring him in the face. ]

Moving in, getting mated—it's all happening pretty fast. I just don't want you to feel like you've gotta uproot your life because you wanna be close to me.

[ He said it because it's true and also to see that again. Small payback for Hank making him blush all the time over the years... and because he's so cute.

Gavin shakes his head gently. ]

It's not really uprooting. I only moved there because I couldn't handle staying in my grandmother's house after she was gone. [ He shrugs. ] Home is more than a place, y'know?

[ Oh, that hits Hank pretty deep. Thoughts of home... for so long, it'd just been him and Sumo. Then Connor came around, and he never thought that could change until... now.

There's wonder in his voice when he asks: ]

You really think me being here makes this feel like home?

[ Gavin blinks, his expression softening. He reaches across the table for his hand. ]

Of course. I don't want to go back to living alone now. [ He squeezes his hand. ] And I don't want you to be alone either.

[ Shit. This is what love is like, huh? Hank had almost totally forgotten. What the hell. He blushes deep red, turning his palm over and squeezing Gavin's hand. ]

Guess it's safer, too. If we're gonna start really doing this pack thing.

Yep. [ He just smiles and snickers a little. squeezing back. ] You're so goddamn cute when you blush like that. Won't ever get tired of seeing it.

[ And then he gets up and closes the distance, putting a knee in his lap and leaning in close. ] Now... round two?

Cut it out with that shit. [ He's blushing more!! ] You don't have to say it out loud.

[ But hey, Hank is totally here for round 2, actually. He reaches up for Gavin and wraps an arm around his waist.

And then their phones start to ring. Both of them. Two very different ringtones, and yet... ]

What the hell? I turned off my phone.

[ Uh, yeah he does? You're cute. And sexy as hell. Gavin's so lucky. He grins and hops up fully onto Hank's lap, straddling him. Gavin cups his face and is leaning in for a kiss when—

Fuck. That ringtone. Gavin rolls his eyes. ]

Eli. [ Have a quick peck because fuck you Eli he's kissing his man. He slips off his lap and goes to answer it. ]

What is so goddamn urgent, dipshit? Did your stocks drop or something?

[ Who else would it be? Hank sighs and drags himself over to his phone. It is still, somehow, both "off" and displaying a missed call from "The Best Kamski" who has apparently hacked into Hank's phone and renamed his Contacts entry into the most childish name Hank could possibly picture. Incredible. ]

Interesting. Is that how you say "thanks for saving my life, Elijah" in werewolf? Because I'm fairly sure those were the first words I expected to hear from you after you scared the shit out of me, little brother.

[ Wow, he was worried!! He'd never let it show, but you know. ]

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