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[prideofmusic.livejournal.com]

[ it was with some strange stroke of luck that nathan had confirmed the non-presence of albert, brianna, and damon in the mansion for the weekend, almost suspiciously double-checking with them all to make sure; albert was off to god knows where, brianna flew out to hawaii for a photo shoot, and damon was spending some quality time with his friends before the summer officially came to a close.

nathan didn't think it would be this simple. lo and behold, the mansion was completely his for the taking for at least two and a half days. this prompted the almost juvenile-like excitement that overcame him when he invited caleb over for a real two-night stay inside the mansion, to show him where he lived (where he didn't like to live) and let him explore what he normally did not allow people to see. so this is why he tugged at caleb's hand enthusiastically, his body betraying the way he tried to school his expression, knowing somewhere in the back of his mind that in the end it was quite a futile attempt.

stops when they're far enough inside the mansion, not bothering to let caleb's hand go as he turns slightly to look at him. ]

Well, here we are. [ a pause, as if his excitement was slowly wearing off. ] Again.

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[prideofcontrol.livejournal.com]

[ lets the comment fly right over his head, taking his sweet time to gaze at the door further.

then, finally, after a long moment, inclines his head once in farewell. ]

I hope to find the mansion in passable condition when I return.

[prideofmusic.livejournal.com]

[ just fixes him with a stare while slowly raising an eyebrow, not gracing him with a reply. ]

[prideofcontrol.livejournal.com]

[ one more glance at the door, then he's stepping up to nathan to give him the customary kiss to the forehead. steps back. ]

A good night to you, baby brother.

[ & then he's off, footsteps echoing down the hall as he heads for his study. ]

[echolocating.livejournal.com]

[ pushes the door open to poke his head out after a long, tense moment. ]

[prideofpuppy.livejournal.com]

[ was glaring down the hallway at albert in the few moments that pass by, reaching up to childishly try and wipe off the kiss with the back of his sleeve somehow. & then he stands there, the feelings of anger slowly lowering while something else in him rises. curses underneath his breath and scrubs at his face and sniffs once, berating himself for a repeat performance (third time for the night) in silence.

when the frustration and something else he can't quite discern isn't as high he turns back to the door, jumping in surprise when he notices caleb peeking out from behind. expression wavers slightly, unsure of how he should feel, so he goes with the first thing that comes to mind: ]

Hey. S-sorry for pushing you in there... are you okay?

[echolocating.livejournal.com]

[ eyes seem to go a little glazed as he double-checks albert's location. then his attention goes back to nathan. reaches for him worriedly. ]

I am okay. Is Nathan?

[prideofpuppy.livejournal.com]

[ automatically comes over to hold (cling) onto him. seems to recover sooner than later, however, opting to lift his head a bit to smile up at caleb. ]

Yeah. [ releases an arm, lifting it a bit. ] Manly, remember?

[echolocating.livejournal.com]

[ nuzzles the top of nathan's head, shoulders drooping a bit. cannot seem to bring himself to return the smile, his worry continuous. ]

Is scary?

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[prideofmusic.livejournal.com]

[ expression drops at caleb's mood, deciding that it's best to just press his face into his chest and hold on. ]

Not scary, no. It just... [ hurts.]

[prideofpuppy.livejournal.com]

[ tugs on caleb's hand without finishing that line of thought, looking anxious. ]

L-let's go to my room, okay?

[echolocating.livejournal.com]

[ nods & closes his good eye so prevent any stumbling as he nudges them along the fasted route to nathan's room in concentrated silence. ]

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[prideofmusic.livejournal.com]

[ is the one to trail behind this time, looking at the floor as they go along. time seems to go quicker than he imagined as he looks up and notices his room, taking on a brisker pace so that he can open his door, wait for caleb to follow, then shut and lock the door before leaning on it with a sigh. ]

[prideofmusic.livejournal.com]

[ gives himself a moment before glancing over his shoulder towards caleb. blinks once. ]

Uh. Did you bring anything with you?

[echolocating.livejournal.com]

[ slowly opens his eye as not to overload his senses. then when he's regained his balance, he blinks at nathan. ]

Erm. . . bring?

[prideofmusic.livejournal.com]

...

[ sighs and wanders over to his dresser drawer to begin rummaging around in it in silence. ]

[echolocating.livejournal.com]

[ blinks again in confusion. ]

Nathan want thing from my house?

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[prideofmusic.livejournal.com]

No, no, I just--

[ groans and fumbles around some more before taking out a few worn-out shirts and pajama pants. wanders over to caleb, pressing the shirt against him. ]

[prideofmusic.livejournal.com]

...

[ moves onto the next shirt. ]

[prideofmusic.livejournal.com]

. . .

[ holds up a pair of pajama pants instead. ]

[prideofmusic.livejournal.com]

[ gives up, raging and chucking them onto the floor. ]

DAMNIT. TOO SMALL.

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[echolocating.livejournal.com]

[ jumps back, startled. ]

[echolocating.livejournal.com]

[ bends down to inspect the clothes in extended confusion until a lightbulb goes off in his head. straightens a bit from his knelt position to yank up his shirt to reveal a white tank. ]

I bring sleeping shirt!

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[prideofpuppy.livejournal.com]

[ just. stares at him as he takes off his shirt, despite having the tank top underneath. ]

[prideofpuppy.livejournal.com]

...

[prideofpuppy.livejournal.com]

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