Look who's coming for dinner ...

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-All of them had had some time to relax but than slowly just as the sun began to set on the horizon, in the distance, they could all see dust being kicked up into the air as the car sped towards them. The grill was hot and going strong with meat on top and Joe tending the fire. Pony had dusted off an old table he’d found and laid it out with some plates and food for them all. Well the still living anyway but he kinda liked doing it. Made him feel normal for a moment. Made him feel still alive. He even swept the house and cleaned his and Soda’s bedroom making the bed and everything and Soda kind of knew it was all for Possum so he’d a clean house …. –

Hey there’s Possum … oh...

-Pony was outside having moved up a bit but than the expression on his face said it all. He looked a bit crestfallen at first and than irritated. He sighed but brushed it off. When the car stopped and Possum got out Soda could see what had irritated Pony. Gabriel came out too smoking a cigarette looking damn good even with the cast on his arm as he took a puff from the smoke … -

Hey … what no mote or dark castle … first no cape and no accent …. Shit Soda you’re really spoiling my image of you guys …

-He’d moved in closer to Soda and smirked a little bit. As he brushed passed Pony he murmured a bit … -

Hey Pony …

-He flashed him a grin. Pony’s eyes darkened a bit as he crossed his arms … -

Shouldn’t you be in the hospital … resting …

-Gabriel shrugged a bit … -

I’ll rest when I’m dead … sweet of your to worry so about me ...

-Pony rolled his eyes but than he smiled as he saw Possum. He slipped in a bit closer feeling his heart almost beating faster and butterflies creeping up in his stomach. He could still remember the kiss and it made him sigh in want and desire. Gabriel dropped down on the table staring up at Soda looking about as delicious as the steaks did to Possum and Joe …. –

Miss me …

-Gabriel purred a bit up at the vampire … it was going to be an interesting night. Pony had watched them for a second before rolling his eyes as he slipped in a bit closer to Possum and smiled that dreamy little smile of his ... -

Hey ...

-He half purred the word softly ... -

[Synistergrrl]

~Joe had started strumming on the guitar, but he stopped when his eyes picked up to Darry coming down the steps. And if Soda or Pony had any doubt that the wolf was not really interested in Darry, well they'd find out just how easily those doubts could be put to rest. He was staring at Darry and a slight smirk was teasing his lips. He couldn't help but stare at the vampire and Soda just smirked. So Joe did as he was asked, started singing and they had a little bit of down time.~

~Finally he'd gotten up and set up the grill that he'd bought at the hardware store. He had to admit that for now things seemed to be pretty good. He glanced up when Pony spoke up about Possum being there and then he heard the sound in Pony's voice. His head cocked as he checked out the car, those blue eyes rolling as he looked at Pony.~

Looks like we don't get no break, kiddo...

~He shrugged and went back to cooking as Pony went to greet them. Soda didn't move, he instead stayed on the porch where he'd been sitting on the steps smoking a cigarette. But those amber eyes were on Gabriel and fuck if the boy didn't look good. Soda stood to meet him half way and then Gabriel was dropping on the table and Soda licked his lips a bit.~

Like the plague, Gabriel... I thought the doctors wanted to keep ya longer? Let me guess? You threw a fit 'til they let you out?

~Possum had flashed Pony a smile as he moved in closer.~

Hey Ponyboy...

~He purred right back, that dark hair falling across deep brown eyes. He looked up as Soda spoke and gave a laugh.~

Damn, he pegged you right, Angel....

~But those brown eyes fell back to Pony.~

So you gonna show me around, or what?

~He glanced around the house and then to the grill and Joe, a brow cocking.~

Cooking dinner, wolf? Wow... I kinda like having a white man as a slave...

~Joe's brow cocked and flipped the coyote off.~

Watch your tongue, Cuz, you ain't all that big...

~Joe smirked though and glanced over to where Darry was. Possum just laughed and looked to Pony.~

So?

~Soda's eyes lifted to Possum as he spoke up, a smile teasing his lips as he called Gabriel out. But Soda moved in, dropping down on a chair near Gabriel.~

So how's you arm anyway? It's still gotta hurt. You really should have stayed in the hospital, ya know?

~Course Soda was thinking that mostly cause he knew he'd not go to the hospital to see Gabriel and not seeing the boy would make things soooo much fucking better then having him laid out right before him. The breeze picked up and dusted across Gabriel, sending his scent to Soda. And Gabriel would watch him inhale, eyes closed and lick his lips again before letting out the breath and slowly open those eyes to look at Gabriel. The lust was there, screaming out of those amber eyes, want and need, but Gabriel had to ask if it was want and need for him, or for the blood running through his veins.~

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Darry had returned Joe’s smirk for a second before he moved into the second bedroom and tugged on some semi clean clothes. It was a strangely pleasant afternoon. All of them just relaxed and Joe had to admit it was funny that after searching for a pack for so long it had seemed he’d finally had found one only with a bunch of vampires. The boys had arrived though and when Joe had spoken Pony had given him a mournful exasperated sort of look. It had faded though as Possum came in closer. He squirmed a bit and smiled at the laugh … -

Yeah… it’s a dump though … we only kinda started fixing it up now that Joe is living here ...

-He motioned in a bit towards the house but as he moved up the steps his eyes darted to Soda and he felt a hitch in his breath as he watched him inhale. His eyes darted to Joe and Darry. Darry was leaning against a tree near the grill watching Joe cook but he caught Pony’s look and than he stared back at Soda and Gabriel. He sighed a bit. It was gonna be a heck of an afternoon. Truth was he couldn’t go there and sit between Gabe and Soda cause he was just as likely to go feast on the boy. He did smell good. Pony slipped into the house and motioned around. It was a rundown old place but the lights were on and the fridge seemed to be whirling away happily and the place had been swept. Pony fidgeted with a small blanket fixing it over the old couch … -

We’re gonna make it nicer ya know … depending on how long we stay …

-He was leaning back on the couch as his eyes lifted up to Possum. Those dreamy little eyes ad it seemed strange to think of the boy as almost 60. He seemed as though he’d always look about 14 and never age much past that. The way he leaned on the couch he almost seemed to be inviting Possum to claim him. He sighed a bit … -

I know he’s your friend and stuff … but it’d be better if he didn’t always come with you … just cause … I mean we are trying to be good … just gonna take us some time to get some self control …

-He was prattling on a bit in that gentle little voice as if he was afraid he was offending Possum but the truth was all he could do was look at how good the coyote looked and smelled and think of the kiss. Outside Gabriel had watched Soda lick his lips and it had made him smirk. He’d only flipped a bird to Possum as he laughed at him. Than he was leaning in a bit to Soda and grinning … -

Yeah yeah yeah … keep talking … we both know you missed me …

-He shrugged letting his hands toy over his arm … -

It’s a pain in the ass … they gave me some meds for the pain though … just sucks not being able to move my arm … I guess it’s cool being like you in that regard … you guys don’t get hurt all that easily … your fucking friend pushes me and I break an arm … oh and apparently two ribs too …

-He smirked lifting his shirt up a bit to show the bandages … -

Wanna kiss it and make it better?

-He teased before leaning back a bit. He had no intention of pushing anything. Not out in the open. He was gonna behave and just sit and relax. His eyes dusted back to Joe inhaling the smell from the steak … -

That does smell good … so Joe you staying here for a while than … what about your band … you guys gonna keep playing at the bar or what? Oh and I gotta ask … are the rest of your band … like you … or you like the only one?

-He waited for Joe to respond. He appraised the wolf slowly and remembered him from that night, big and dark and mean. It was strange to look at all of them as human and than remember they were all something else. His eyes landed on Darry for a moment. The biggest of the vampires and the one who seemed to say the least. He was leaning back against the tree smoking and watching him intently as if deciding whether he’d stop Soda from biting him or join into the feast. Finally, his eyes darted back to Soda. He reached out and dusted his hand faintly across his knee …. –

So you gonna show me around too? I’m hoping you at least have a coffin or somethin’ …

[Synistergrrl]

~Possum followed Pony inside the house after laughing at Joe's retort and then Pony was prattling on about Gabriel and stuff, but Possum wasn't paying a whole lot of attention to what he was saying. He was just watching that pretty dreamy kid and it made his heart beat a bit faster. He stepped into Pony, his hand going up to his shirt and tugging him in closer then. He claimed Pony's lips, shutting him up as Possum's arm wrapped around the vampire and held him close. He had Pony pressed up against the back of the couch, one hand around Pony's waist, the other twisted up in Pony's hair. A soft growl rumbled from the Coyote, vibrating through his chest. Slowly it ended, Possum feeding from the vampire's lips for a second before pulling back with a smile.~

Gabriel won't have being left at home... trust me on that Pony. He's a pain in the ass, but he's my best friend and I'll keep him in line.

~Though as he said that, he wasn't so sure he could keep that promise. He changed subjects easily though.~

So, you wanna take me to your room?

~A brow arched, those dark eyes dancing with intent.~

~Outside, Joe had caught the look on Darry's face and he turned to look at Soda and Gabriel as well. He frowned and shook his head. Glancing back to Darry, he frowned a bit. He knew that kid was gonna be trouble and this seemed to prove that point. But for know it seemed Soda was able to control himself.~

~And that was true, though it was harder then he'd thought. Soda was staring at the boys chest and then he just shook his head, turning his eyes from Gabriel. But then Gabriel was trying to be good or so he'd tell himself. And then Gabriel was drilling Joe with questions that made the wolf just smirk.~

I'm gonna stick around for as long as they stay. And no... my band and I saw things differently, we split and they've moved on. It was probably time, they were all kinda young and needed to find jobs to support themselves. And no... none of them were like me and none of them knew what I was. I don't... or didn't have a pack, never felt like I needed one before.

~He shrugged but then Gabriel was asking for Soda to show him around. Soda just rolled his eyes.~

I swear, Gabriel... you really just know how generalize everything huh?

~But Soda figured if he took the boy inside, he could go in and find Pony and Possum and the Coyote could keep the boy in check. So he got up and nodded for Gabriel to follow him. They went inside, just in time to hear Possum ask Pony to take him up to show him his bedroom. Soda's brow arched and he kinda stopped a bit short. He felt anger crawl up into the pit of his stomach as he realized he didn't like how close. But he pushed it down, trying to tell himself he had no right. He smiled a bit and then nodded.~

Welcome to our humble abode...and no... no coffins. we don't sleep... ever...

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Pony’s breath caught in his throat as suddenly Possum was close. He was pressed into the couch but of course he allowed himself to be pressed against the couch. As sweet as he looked he was still vampire and had the strength to prove it. He hands played up teasingly Possum’s chest holding him closer as he leaned into the kiss biting at his lips. The growl but made him smile a bit but than he was half blushing and squirming a bit at the question … -

Uh … shouldn’t we get back to the barbecue … you know … food will get cold and stuff …

-He prattled off the lame excuse but he was smiling and almost laughing a bit. He leaned into Possum claiming another soft kiss unaware Soda and Gabriel had walked through the door. He shivered into the kiss and he looked less like the puppy that followed Soda around and more like his own person. When he heard Soda’s voice he stumbled back his eyes a bit wide embaressed to be caught like that. His eyes landing on Soda’s before he looked down quickly. Gabriel smirked lighting up a new cigarette … -

Really … no sleep … gosh Possum watcha wanna see Pony’s bed than for?

-He smirked teasing. Pony’s eyes darted up and for a moment he looked almost furious. The irritation was clear on his face. Gabe just smiled a bit as he leaned in a bit closer to Soda teasing his lips across his ear. Yeah he tried to be good. Didn’t work out so well for him. His warm breath brushed across cool skin … -

I wouldn’t mind seeing your bed either … you not afraid to be alone with me are you … Soda?

-He smirked whispering the question before pulling back. Pony rolled his eyes as he leaned into the couch wondering how mad Possum would be if he just tossed Gabriel out of their house. A few hundred feet in the air. He felt a hitch in his throat. He wondered if Soda liked this boy. Was it that confidence he liked? He could never be like Gabriel and a faint sadness touched him. He brushed it off looking at Possum and smiling a bit … -

[Synistergrrl]

~Watching that kiss stung, and Soda was not one to admit why. He looked down at Gabriel as the boy teased Possum and Pony, but then he was close, touching Soda and whispering into his ear. Soda let out a soft sigh, his eyes closing again. He turned and set his hands on Gabriel's shoulders pushing him back gently but firmly.~

Behave... or I live you in the company of your.... Coyote....

~For a moment Soda almost said something worse, Pet maybe, or dog, Pony could see it on his lips, forming there ready to be catty. It was so unlike Soda really, though he'd seen him do it once or twice when Snare was still alive and had been flirting with some other girl or boy. But he managed to bite it back and his hands slipped slowly down Gabriel's arms as if he were reluctant to let him go.~

~Possum shrugged, giving Gabriel that playful smile. But then he was leaning in, whispering to Soda and the Coyote could see how breathless Gabe made Soda. And then Soda's words and Possum picked up on the sarcasm in the tone as well. His brow arched. He moved in closer to Pony as if to egg Soda on a bit, his arm draping over the little vampire's shoulder.~

It's cool, we can go back outside, if you want...

~He purred the last words into Pony's ear with a smirk, knowing what kinda reaction he'd get out of that. His chuckling laugh was soft as he pulled back. But his eyes had moved from Soda to Gabriel where his brow arched. He was starting to think he might have an idea what the boy was really thinking and it was NOT good.~

~So Possum nudged Pony to wards the door to go back outside. But as they passed Soda and Gabriel, Possum leaned in.~

Angel, why don't you come on out too, dinner's gonna be ready and you wouldn't' wanna miss that.

~It seemed like a request, but the truth was it was more of a demand and Gabriel would know it. Soda didn't like the way Possum had rubbed in how close he was to Pony, so he slipped his arm around Gabriel.~

We'll be out in a few moments.... we won't miss dinner, I promise...

~Possum's eyes narrowed and Pony would feel the slight growl ripple from the wolf at Soda.~

I think you better be missing dinner, vampire...

~Soda gave that easy smirk, but his eyes were cool.~

Don't worry, Coyote... I can control myself...

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Ponyboy’s brow had arched just a little bit. He hadn’t heard such a bitchy tone coming out of Soda in a long time and as smart as he was he didn’t connect the dots. That maybe Soda was jealous. Even so he frowned a bit not all that happy that Soda was trying to run Possum off. It wasn’t fair. The frown faded and than he was smiling and squirming a bit as Possum was suddenly close. Despite all that he leaned into the coyote … -

Well Joe did cook .. and it’s basically for you … and HIM …

-Pony had smiled up at Possum and than he was walking along with the coyote’s arm across his shoulder. It felt nice. His eyes had darkened a bit with how close Gabriel was to Soda but he couldn’t do much about it. He wasn’t about to start acting jealous and pushing him off. Soda had pushed him off anyway so it was fine. His brow did arch when Soda and Possum had the bitchy little exchange … -

Soda … come on … it’s nicer outside anyway …

-His brow furrowed. He couldn’t understand why Soda was being so biting and further more why he wanted to stay inside with Gabriel just to tempt himself. It was fucking stupid. Plain and simple and Soda wasn’t usually stupid about something like this just for the sake of being stupid. Gabriel smiled at the exchange between the two. He almost laughed but he shrugged … -

Go on Possum … it’ll be fine man …

-He shrugged pulling from Soda a bit and slipping in deeper into the house. His hand wrapped around Soda’s, their fingers intertwined, as he tugged the vampire in a bit. Pony frowned … -

Come on Soda …

-He called to him softly but sighed before falling on ahead with Possum. He wasn’t about to beg him. If he wanted to be stupid fuck it. But now Soda wasn’t stupid. He wouldn’t do nothing stupid. He couldn’t. He leaned into Possum a bit and smiled up at him sighing a bit and shrugging. The door swung open and Pony moved and sat next to Possum. While it was shutting Soda got a glimpse of Pony whispering something in Possum’s ear snuggling up close to him. It was hard to watch but what right did he have to be jealous. Gabriel was suddenly there in front of him smiling … -

So … come on … it’ll be easier to talk here without them hovering like wardens … fuck…

-He rolled his eyes and dropped on the couch looking up at Sodapop … -

So .. you said you can control yourself right … we can hang out alone … I promise I’ll be good … I just wanna show you something … maybe tonight if you can come…

-Gabriel’s head cocked to the side … that dark hair brushing his cheeks … -

[Synistergrrl]

~Possum had growled at Soda, but he was being drug out with Pony and Gabriel was saying it was going to be fine. He didn't honestly believe that. The coyote was pretty sure something bad was going to happen and it wasn't going to be Soda's fault, but Gabriel's. But some of that sort of left having Pony so close and he could see how the boy's face lite up when he was near. Joe was outside talking to Darry and when he and Pony appeared the two sort of separated some. Pony sat down and Possum sat down next to him, leaning into the boy. Course it didn't cross his mind that Darry might be uncomfortable with all this sudden display of affection, Possum just assumed Joe was with him.~

We can go in and drag them out in a little while. Pony...

~Possum smiled a bit and then turned more so he could face the vampire. He was leaning in and talking softly.~

It's not Soda that I don't trust... it's Gabriel... I told ya, he's a pain in the ass. He's gonna push whatever buttons he can. So... in a few minutes... I'm gonna go in there and drag his ass out kickin and screamin if I have too... so don't think nothin of it... just ya know... Keep Soda off me if it comes to that...

~He smiled though, pulling back but not before letting his lips dust Pony's neck softly. ~

~Joe had been discussing the foursome with Darry while they went inside, again telling Darry that he thought Gabriel was trouble. And just as if on que, Pony and Possum emerged with out Soda and Gabriel. Joe watched as the two nuzzled into one another and those blue eyes cut to Darry, watching the vampire for any sort of reaction at all, curious if this display was effecting him in any way.~

And what is it you wanna show me, Gabriel? Cause I got a feeling if I come anywhere near you, well... things aren't gonna end well. And don't sit there and say you're gonna be good, cause we both know that's a bunch of shit...

~But as those words came out of Soda's mouth, he dropped onto the sofa near Gabriel, but not touching. He was turned to the boy and sighed a little bit.~

You really make things hard on me, you don't understand. You smell like steak to a starvin man. I tell ya this and yet you seem to want to push me...

~He arched a brow but he had slipped in closer. It was subconscious the way he moved. It was unintentional and he seemed unable to control it. He stopped just a few inches from Gabriel, his fingers reaching out to brush back some of that dark hair from the boys face.~

What is it you want from me?

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Pony had kept tugging Possum. He trusted Soda. He didn’t trust Gabriel but he trusted Soda and he knew the vampire would pull himself back if anything should happen. He had to. There was no other way. Soda didn’t make stupid mistakes. He was too perfect for that. Pony nodded easily as Possum said he intended to drag Gabriel out kicking and screaming. He shivered as those lips teased across his neck. He sighed forgetting all about Darry and Joe in the background. It had been so long since he’d enjoyed this kind of physical connection. He couldn’t help himself. His arms draped easily around Possum’s neck as he leaned in a bit whispering … -

You seem more interested in Gabriel and Soda than me … ‘sides … Soda ain’t gonna do nuthin … he can control himself … and I’d rather we didn’t spend the whole time babysitting Gabriel … I mean if you’re gonna bring him along …

-He shrugged a bit and smiled. His fingers toyed through that dark hair easily. He was leaning in for another kiss before Darry dropped the plate of food in front of Possum with a bit of a growl startling Pony a bit who pulled back staring up at Darry. His brow furrowed and he suddenly did look just about 14 … -

Pony … why don’t you go inside and tell Soda and Gabriel that food is ready … you should know better than to leave them alone … or are you too busy to make sure Soda doesn’t do something stupid …

-Pony frowned looking down feeling a bit like a scolded child. He sighed softly. Inside Gabriel had smiled staying on the couch and relaxing back. He shrugged easily as he light up another cigarette and took a deep hit adjusting his broken arm with a bit of a groan … -

Actually I wanted to show you my gift … kinda of an ability … I’ve only showed it to Possum but I thought you’d like to see it too … see … even when I’m doing nothing wrong people are accusing me … it’s my cross to bear tho …

-He smirked and than he watched Soda come in closer. He knew it. His scent, his blood, was calling to this boy as if he was on a puppet string. He reached out slowly playing his fingers through Soda’s brown hair as he leaned in a bit … -

I want you … stupid …

-He sighed a bit letting his hand drop … -

Kiss me …

-He leaned in a bit swallowing faintly as if nervous but it was more excitement than anything else. He had for a moment thought of telling him the whole truth but he knew it would push the vampire over the edge and they’d pack up and leave maybe. He sighed staring down holding himself from touching Soda … -

I trust you … what does it say to you that I know what you are … what you could do to me … but I still want this … I’m not afraid … because I know you won’t hurt me … and maybe that’s stupid … but I figured … even if you do … I can kinda die knowing I kissed a vampire … that’s something … that’s everything … I'd rather die like that than old and normal ...

-He smiled purring those soft honeyed words but mostly they were the truth. Soda had a few minutes to make up his mind before no doubt Pony and Possum would be coming back to drag them out. He was so inviting, so close, on the couch, and so pretty, and how often could Soda be offered steak and turn it down … it was just a kiss afterall?-

[Synistergrrl]

~Possum laughed at Pony's assumption, pulling the vampire closer, nuzzling into his neck some as he spoke softly.~

It's not that at all, Pony. It's just... I don't want something bad to happen and then you guys feel like ya gotta bolt and never see ya again. That's not what I want. I kinda want ya to stick around for a little while.... is that so wrong....

~But before he could lean in and make sure just how much Pony understood that, Darry was dropping the plate in front of them with a growl. Possum's brow arched, and then his eyes snapped to Joe who was snickering behind them. The wolf had known the over affectionate twosome was going to be too much for Darry to handle. As the vampire stalked back by Joe, he wolf leaned in to him, growling softly.~

Leave 'em alone, Darry... there ain't nothing wrong with it...

~He smirked knowing Darry would growl at him. But he shrugged and went back to loading up another plate, though not as much so, for Gabriel.~

~Inside, Soda was staring at Gabriel debating on if he could control himself to kiss this boy. He was going to ask about the gift that Gabriel was talking about, but the boy had twisted things by saying he wanted Soda. It was like being given permission. And then that little command to kiss him. He hesitated cause he wasn't sure, he knew there was a good chance he'd not be able to stop, the boy smelled so fucking good. Slowly, he leaned in, those amber eyes searching Gabriel's for something, though he wasn't sure what. Finally he leaned in, but he didn't kiss the boy on the lips, it'd be too much, Soda knew that. instead, he kissed him on the line of his jaw, just above his neck where that sweet vein flowed. But it was quick, chaste almost. But before Gabriel could get his feelings hurt. He'd see Soda pull back, putting distance between him and Gabriel and the look on the vampires face was one of sheer bliss and yet control as he forced himself to not attack Gabriel. That little moment, though not what Gabriel was wanting, was more intimate to Soda then the boy could possibly imagine.~

We should go outside, Gabriel...

~Soda's voice was a flutter, like a bird's wing dancing from his lips. It was soft and breathy like he was still in that moment. Then slowly his eyes opened. The tension in the room was palpable, and that's what Pony would walk in on. The two on opposite ends of the sofa, but an electricity in the room that was arching across them both.~

[LittleDeadGrrl]

That ain’t wrong at all … I kinda want the same thing …

-Pony had brushed off Darry’s irritation and smiled a bit at Possum. He knew he was a bit mooneyed over the coyote but he liked him a lot. They got along perfect and he wasn’t too rough or teasing. He felt like he could talk to him. Truthfully, it wasn’t what he felt for Soda. Possum would never make him feel like he was walking on air or that he couldn’t breath or make him so happy he might want to cry but he knew that Soda would never want him and he’d waited long enough. He’d come to peace with that fact him and Soda would just be bestfriends and that’s it and that wasn’t so sad, especially now that he had Possum … -

I better go get Soda and them …

-Pony had shrugged a bit getting up to go inside. Darry had growled looking visibly irritated by the overt displays of affection. Snare and Soda were usually a bit more discreet but that was cause of Ace. With Ace gone Pony no longer felt the need to hide. When the wolf snickered and leaned in a bit Darry almost smirked but instead growled a bit snapping at him … -

Mind your own business wolf … don’t think I won’t put you down …

-Darry half smirked a bit at that growling threat. He looked visibly relaxed though after Joe spoke as if the wolf somehow had the power to calm the big vampire. Inside Gabe had curled his fingers into the couch and shut his eyes as Soda leaned in. He forced himself not to move, not to touch Soda, not even to breath too much. He’d been hoping for something more intimate, a deeper kiss, but the look on Soda’s face made him smile. He felt the electricity between him. He could still feel Soda’s lips on his jawline, cold skin, and something a kin to a shiver slipped up his spine … -

I’ll see you outside …

-He pushed up easily and moved outside leaving Soda to kinda get himself together. Pony’s brow had arched as he’d come in. He didn’t like the tension. It was something too intimate and it stung that Soda had it with that human boy. He moved in a bit closer and dropped on the couch … -

Hey Soda … you o.k?

-Pony frowned softly … -

I don’t like him Soda … something is wrong with him … why you gotta stay close to him? He nuthin’ but trouble … you could just tell him to fuck off ya know …

-Outside Gabriel dropped by Possum with a happy smirk on his lips and Possum knew he couldn’t be up to no good. When Joe dropped the plate of food in front of him he dug in happily glancing at Possum with an arch of his brow. But than he leaned in a bit … -

God you're giving me that look like I did something wrong ... relax MOM ... it's cool ... I told you it'll be fine ... don't you have any faith in me huh ... Angels always do right ...

-He nuzzled a bit into the coyote … -

[Synistergrrl]

~Joe had smirked at Darry's growling threat and it held a warmth that suggested he didn't really believe the vampire so much. Finishing with the plate he had for Gabriel, he turned just in time to see the boy emerge. He set down with Possum, and Joe dropped the plate in front of him. His brow arched and he turned to grab himself food. Those light blue eyes landed on Darry and he sighed, shaking his head a bit. It seemed even the wolf wasn't so trusting of Gabriel.~

~Possum's brow arched up as well at Gabe's words.~

Oh... see that would mean you were a sweet and innocent... means you'd be one of the ones in heaven... and you aren't in heaven... which means that you, my dear Gabriel, are one of those that fell... so... you aren't good... and I see your little brain just a turning. Angel... if you are thinking what I think you are, then you just put that shit outta your head.

~He growled into Gabriel's ear, pulling the boy in closer to him. He waited patiently for Gabe to deny it, to say the truth was that he just thought Soda was hot.~

~Soda sighed as Pony sat beside him. He leaned his head on Pony's shoulder and closed his eyes.~

Yeah... I'm okay... Pony....

~Soda sighed as the vampire started talking about Gabriel.~

Pony... don't... kay. Just don't. I know... I know...

~He just kept his eyes closed. Then he slowly lifted his head, changing the subject.~

I'm sorry about being snappy with Possum. I just... ya know... he thinks I'm gonna bite Gabriel and I'm not... I mean I get him wantin to be protective, but maybe I'm just as protective of you....

~He spoke the words and nuzzled into Pony. But he honestly didn't mean Protective, he'd meant jealous, he just couldn't say those words.~

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Outside Darry had smirked a bit as Joe had growled right back. The electricity could be felt between the two of them and Darry almost wanted to show this wolf he wasn't the alpa of their mismatched pack but he couldn't, not in front of everyone else, it was too fucking much. He couldn't accept those feelings in private much less in public. For now it was just easier to focus on the others especially Gabriel and Soda. Gabe had begun eating taking a few bites of the food. He was starving but than Possum had begun to talk and Gabe smirked faintly. His head was tilted down and nothing but that smile on his lips could be seen. He reached out tugging Possum in closer and claiming his lips. It was quickly and rough before he purred in his ear ... -

Ashes to Ashes. Dust to Dust. If God won't help me ... than the Devil must ... relax baby ... you got your vampire ... and I got mine ... I dunno watcha think I wanna do ... but what I wanna do I what I'm gonna do ... so relax ... it'll be fine ... I promise ...

-He nuzzled into the Coyote a bit and went back to eating. Gabriel at the moment seemed very much content and relaxed which could be a good thing or a very very bad thing. He hadn't denied anything but neither had he said exactly what he was gonna do. He seemed to keep that to himself for now but what if Possum was right and Gabriel intended to get bitten by Soda. Could that be what his plan was? Was that why he'd asked if Possum would bite him? Maybe he didn't care he just didn't want to be human. It was fucked up but Gabriel was his friend and for now maybe he had to trust him ... only other solution would be to tell the vampires to leave and than he'd lose Pony ... -

-Pony who right now was inside with his arm loosely wrapped around Soda. He sighed a bit when the vampire told him to just drop the conversation. He sighed but could say nothing more. He decided to let it go and than Soda was talkin' and Pony shook his head ... -

No ... you got it wrong Soda ... Possum told me ... it's not that he don't trust you ... it's that he don't trust Gabriel ... that Gabe is up to somethin' ...

-He shut up once Soda was nuzzling into him. A faint sigh of content escaped his lips. His eyes fluttered closed and for a moment he just let his fingers toy through Soda's hair. He could be happy and pretend. For a moment. Until Soda finished talking and than a single word registered in his mind and it stung. He frowned than and slowly pushed Soda off ... the first time he'd ever done as much ... -

You don't gotta be protective over me Soda ... I ain't a kid ya know ... I can take care of myself ... you may think I ain't tuff ... but I am ... so ... just come on outside ... they're waiting for us ...

-His words were soft but they held a bit of bite to them. The word protective brought up alot of bad memories for Pony. It was a slap in the face and a reminder all Soda saw him as was something to protect. He pushed up from the couch and moved towards the door pausing for a second and waiting for Soda to come. It was probably the first time Pony had even come close to snapping at Soda ... -

[Synistergrrl]

~Possum wasn't sure if he wanted to smack Gabriel in the back of the head or drag him away from there for good. But the idea of loosing Pony kinda stung. He liked the vampire, how innocent and dreamy he seemed. Possum wasn't stupid enough to think that's how Pony was, well not innocent, but that was alright. But here Gabriel was, his mind thinking good and long and hard about being bitten or being turned into something, Possum just knew, but he fucking didn't want to admit it. He sighed and shook his head going back to eating.~

~Soda looked like Pony had just punched him. He was shocked, staring at the vampire as he stood and went to the door. Soda stood up.~

Pony.... PONY...

~There was a growl in his voice and he was suddenly right by Pony, pulling the boy back some.~

It's not like that at all. And you know that.

~He let go of Pony, a frown on his lips as he looked to the floor.~

I know you ain't no kid. I know that... I've lived with you for fucking 50 years now.. I know you Pony... and you KNOW me and know I didn't mean it like that... Damn it Pony... fuck... just forget it...

~He growled again, opening the door and walking out. He wanted to say that he was jealous of seeing Pony with Possum, that it should be him that Pony was mooning over. That it was going to be just the two of them. But he couldn't. So he just went out and walked over to drop down at the table, looking the others over.~

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Whether Gabriel noticed the look on Possum’s face wasn’t certain. Either way he seemed to ignore it for the moment going back to eating peacefully. He knew the coyote might want to stop him but in his mind well Possum wouldn’t bite him and Gabriel didn’t want to stay human so what could he say? He wasn’t gonna let him spoil his plans that was for sure. Still, even human he knew he wasn’t helpless. He had magic too. A way to make things happen. He was special and he knew it … -

What?

-Pony sighed and than frowned as Soda was suddenly closer and grabbing him. He felt a slight chill at that growl but for once those words that he felt so deeply in his heart had slipped out. He watched Soda stammer a bit and look at the ground but than Soda just dropped it and went outside with a growl. He felt his heart beating a million times a second. When Pony came outside even Darry noticed the tension between him and Soda. Soda and Pony. Who never ever ever fucking fought. Never even growled at one another. Pony just dropped next to Possum. Gabriel moved and sat next to Soda but far enough away so as not to piss him off to badly …-

-After a while when Soda and Pony both seemed a bit calmer. Or rather when Pony tugged Possum off to show him the back of the house and their land and to talk more in private Gabriel leaned in ever so faintly into Soda … -

So … can I see you tomorrow night? I want to show you something … if you’ll meet me anyway …

-He smiled a bit and cocked his head to the side … -

Cool?

-Pony had tugged Possum off still irritated with Soda. With Possum close he seemed to forget about it. That irritation made him a little more forward. Leaning against the back of the house he tugged Possum in closer staring up with those eyes that seemed a bit more alive, less dreamy, claiming the coyote’s lips. He smiled into the kiss pulling back sighing … -

I think you should go soon … take Gabriel away from here … from Soda … we need to hunt anyway …

-He smiled a bit and those eyes become soft and dreamy again … -

Will you skip school tomorrow and come see me?