Blake Carlyle

@bookwormblake

25 - Harvey Milk - Gay - Bookstore Owner FC: Tom Hiddleston - Roleplay Account only

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Basin Street Blues

Andy let out a small chuckle, at Blake’s response to his joke. He kept the smile on his face, as he looked at Blake. He was just so sweet, helping him like this, getting the ice pack, and talking to him. Even if it was different than what Andy had with Luke, Andy thought it was just as nice, if not better. As Blake mentioned Jack again, Andy’s grin disappeared for a moment. He didn’t like that they were disagreeing about this one point, but he was glad that it seemed like Blake didn’t want to discuss it anymore. If it really was a problem, then they could discuss it later. Right now, Andy just wanted to relax, and get his mind off the fight. It still made him feel rather embarrassed, though Blake was helping him, by distracting. Especially as he spoke again, calling Andy handsome.

Flushing again, this time from Blake’s comment, Andy grinned a little wider, though the movement made his cheek sting a bit. As Blake invited Andy to lie down, offering his hand, Andy took it, tangling his fingers through Blake’s, still smiling. He set the ice pack down on the kitchen counter. He wouldn’t need it anymore. “Quite a proposition.” He said, his grin turning wicked, as he stepped from the chair, and kissed Blake softly, feeling ever so thankful he had such an amazing boyfriend. “I might have to take you up on it.” He added. He let Blake lead the way to the bedroom, excitement filling him, making him feel warm. “Do you find the idea of me getting into a fight a turn on, Blake?” He asked, teasing his boyfriend, wondering at the sudden change in attitude.

Blake's eyes lit up as Andy placed his hand within his, their grips entangling with one another, and he waited eagerly for a response. He felt Andy's lips on his and he smiled into the kiss but as his fiance pulled away he could do nothing more than blush. Andy was already taking him to their bedroom and it was more than enough for him to know where it would lead to. He had wanted it, both to make Andy feel better and because there was something about his fight with Sam that had his blood pumping. Although his ulterior motive had been upfront in his mind, and elsewhere, he hadn't expected for Andy to bring it up.

A soft scoff lingered in Blake's throat as he tried to find the words to answer Andy. He moved forward, sliding into the doorway and spinning Andy around as he did so - pulling him into the room as he stepped backwards. "It's possible." He admitted softly, almost avoiding eye contact with the love of his life. "It may not have been under the best of circumstances, I'll admit, but there is hardly anything more sexy than a person who sticks up for himself." There was more to it, of course, but he hesitated to continue. Biting his lip, he decided to go through with it. "And, well, on a primeval level. It's rather attractive as well."

He made it to the edge of the bed and let go of Andy's hands, his own slid down his fiance's waist and rested on his hips briefly. "However, as of this moment, I want you to forget about everything that happened at the garage today." Blake swiped at Andy's belt buckle before undoing the button of his jeans. He pressed his lips tightly against Andy's and gently guided him onto his back, his hand slipping into his pants as he remained kissing Andy. Blake propped himself up with his other arm and stared down at Andy, a bright smile across his face. He couldn't turn away, he got lost in the other man's eyes. "I love you."

#para:andy #i kind of godmodded?#blake dragged andy around oops #i can remove the last para if it's too much godmoding

Half As Much - Andy & Blake

Andy couldn’t bring himself to return Blake’s smile, which was so sweet and comforting. He appreciated the way that Blake was happy to support Andy, though, letting him cry in his arms. Andy closed his eyes, as Blake wiped away his tears, letting the man touch him so gently and kindly. Andy realized that no matter how this was, no matter how much pain he was going through, having Blake here to hold him would just make it easier to get through. If anyone knew Andy as well as Luke, it was Blake, and he knew how to make Andy feel better, even if he didn’t realize it. “I love you too.” Andy said, his voice heavy with emotion. It meant so much to him that Blake had been willing to come to his home, to comfort him.

As Blake spoke, Andy let out a small sigh, feeling his arms around him. He held his fiance close, just enjoying the way it felt to be held by Blake. He didn’t mind that Blake didn’t know what to do. Just having him here was helpful for Andy. He had someone he could hold onto, someone who would be there for him, no matter what. As Blake asked about the situation, though, Andy almost wanted to laugh. He hadn’t even told Blake what had happened. He had just rushed into his arms, without any preamble or explanation. If Andy wasn’t so upset, he’d laugh at how ridiculous he was being. Andy wiped his eyes, taking a deep breath. His sobs had stopped, feeling calmer in Blake’s arms, but he wasn’t sure if he would be able to get the words out.

"H-he’s gone. I mean Luke’s gone. I can tell you more, if you want, but can we get out of here first?" He asked, desperate to get away from the heavy feeling in the house. He suddenly felt incredibly closed in, as though the sorrow that filled the house was making it hard for him to breathe.

Blake's stomach spun as anticipation crept over his entire body. Every second that Andy didn't speak felt like a lifetime. Once the words left his mouth, Blake could only pull away and try to compose himself. Andy may not have outright said that his brother was dead but it was heavily implied. It wasn't long before Blake pushed himself close to Andy again and wrapped his arms around him. His lips parted but he didn't say anything, he could only listen to Andy's request to leave and he nodded approvingly. He would wait until they were out of the house before he gave out any verbal comfort. Blake didn't want to force his fiance to endure the pain of his childhood home more than he already had to.

"We can go wherever you like." Blake said, breaking his silence long enough to show that he was there for Andy. His limbs relaxed and Blake let go of his grip on Andy. It felt wrong to do so, he didn't want to let him go but he knew that he had to or else they'd never get out. Blake extended his arm and grabbed Andy's hand, gently guiding him out of the door. He couldn't help but wonder how his family was doing, and if he was doing the improper thing by taking Andy away, but he couldn't focus on those worries because he needed to help Andy first. Blake had thought he would be prepared for whatever news he would receive but as he continued to walk, he realized he was hardly equipped at all.

Sera, may I request your assistance?

Yeah, of course. It’s no problem at all. A puppy? Oh, okay… are you sure you want a dog so young? If so you might not have as much of a selection at the animal shelter, well I mean if that’s where you were thinking of going. I mean, they have young dogs there but not usually real young like months old. Well, not usually.

Yes, I'd prefer a puppy rather than an older dog because then we can raise her (or him) together. I'm willing to look beyond a shelter.

Although, it doesn't have to be a very young dog. Under a year should do.

Sera, may I request your assistance?

Yes, I do remember that. Oh, well that sounds really sweet. I bet Andy would love that. I would love to help you out, Blake.

Thank you, sincerely. Where do you suggest we begin? Ideally, I would prefer a puppy but otherwise I am going to be quite open minded.

Sera, may I request your assistance?

Yes, you may. Request away, Blake. What can I help you with?

Do you recall the conversation we had about pets during our lunch? I've been heavily considering getting a dog for Andy and I'd appreciate your help. Lola is magnificent and I wouldn't want anything less for him.

Sera, may I request your assistance?

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Basin Street Blues

Andy gave Blake a small smile, when he spoke. “Yeah, a lesson. I don’t think I like being punched in the face.” He joked, before wincing again as he shifted the ice pack. “I will do better, though. It’s just been hard, not having Luke around, to talk to. He always made me feel calmer about these sorts of things. But talking to you is good too.” Andy quickly added, looking up at Blake. He didn’t want his fiance to think he preferred the company of his twin brother over him. It was just hard to explain the way that Luke and Andy could easily talk, and understand each other. Not that Blake couldn’t do the same. As Blake mentioned the swelling, Andy smiled again. “Good. I don’t want to walk into the garage tomorrow looking a mess. I don’t want to have to explain to Jack what happened. It’s not fair to get Sam in trouble for this. It was stupid for both of us.”

As Blake turned away, Andy thought he saw a frown on his fiance’s face, but let the thought go. He didn’t want to get into an argument about whether or not to press charges. It was his decision, after all, but he also didn’t want to dismiss Blake’s opinion. It was better if they didn’t go into it, right then, though. Andy was still feeling awful about the whole situation, and his cheek was still in pain, though the ice was doing wonders to numb it. As Blake spoke again, turning back towards him, Andy smiled softly, looking up at him. He loved the way it felt to know that he was completely loved by another person, especially a person he had cared so deeply about for so long. Blake’s arms felt warm and comforting as they wrapped around Andy, and he sighed with contentment, setting down the ice pack, and putting his arms around Blake’s body. “I love you too.” Andy said softly, fingers tracing over the muscles in his back, his neck, his shoulders and arms. He just loved the feeling of holding Blake close, of having his body pressed against his. Blake’s words made Andy feel a bit guilty. He hadn’t wanted to worry his fiance, but he knew he was forgiven as Blake kissed him softly.

Andy welcomed Blake’s touched on his face. His fingers were gentle on Andy’s skin, and he liked the way Blake was caressing him, ever so softly. He closed his eyes for a moment, as Blake’s fingers passed close to the bruise that was surely forming on his face. “It’s not too bad, right?” He asked, feeling a bit self-conscious for a moment, about having such a mar on his skin.

"I don't believe that anyone does." Blake stated lightly, trying to keep up with Andy's softened tone. Blake's expression remained still, he wasn't sure if he should be frowning or smiling at his fiance's comment. There was no point in competing with Luke, he shared a different bond with Andy, but there was a sense of victory that washed over him upon hearing that Andy wanted to talk to him. It wasn't against Luke. He just liked knowing that he was important too, that their relationship was moving in a good direction. A sigh left Blake's shoulders rolling but he tried not to draw attention to himself, "He's your brother. I'm sure that Jack will understand. I have faith that he'll assess the situation with an open mind." Blake wanted the fight to be dealt with appropriately and he hoped that Jack would make the right decision on both Andy and Sam's behalf.

Blake shook his head, "No, it's not too bad." He was lying, it was going to look worse come morning but the ice had temporarily taken away its harsh appearance. "Besides, it would take a lot more than a bruised face to get me to turn away." He leaned in further, kissing his fiance's cheek before pulling away. "You're handsome as ever." Blake had a feeling that Andy was growing concerned about the damage that had been caused by the fight, his words said it all. "Would you prefer to lie down for awhile?" Blake extended his hand out for Andy to grasp it, if he wished. "Perhaps," He began, "I could make you feel better elsewhere." Sometimes, and this rather pained Blake to admit, words aren't enough and you have to find alternative ways to reach out to someone. He couldn't fix what had happened but he could take Andy's mind off of it.

inspired-by-hiddles

In Care Of The Blues - Sera & Blake

Sera settled into her chair, after removing her coat and purse to hang them on the back of her chair. She scooted into her place and smiled over at Blake as he kindly dismissed her apology. She was glad to know that he wasn’t upset by her tardiness but in truth, she hadn’t really expected him to be. Blake always seemed like the kind and understanding type. She rested her arms lightly atop the table, finally allowing herself to relax from having rushed over to the restaurant in an attempt not to be later than she would already be. Luckily she was only a few minutes passed the time they agreed upon so she didn’t feel too horrible about having made him wait.

At his question, the redhead raised her eyebrows up for a moment with a smile before nodding her head softly, “Yes, yes. Loula it is and she is quite well, thanks. She’s just been a little clingy ever since Gen moved out, the house being too quiet for her whenever I leave, so she tries to stop me from getting out the front door.” She said with a small chuckle, thinking about how often Loula would try to block her from the door or steer her away from the entrance. She rested her folded hands under her chin as she listened to Blake, her smile widening just a bit further at his comment. “They really are.” She said once he finished. “Loula has been such a help for me. Really, I don’t know what I’d do without here and I’m sure that sounds strange because she’s just an animal but really, she’s done so much just being there with me.” She sighed, trying to keep her mind from wandering off to dark places, not wanting to put a damper on the mood. Things were already a little dim due to everything that had been happening, but Sera still wanted to have a nice time with Blake.

Luckily a waiter came over to distract Sera from her thoughts. She ordered a glass of ice tea when he asked for their drinks. She usually used to have a glass of wine or champagne with her meals when out, but had stopped drinking both after her kidnapping. Once the man left to place their orders in, Sera looked down at the menu he had placed before her. She was reading over some of the entrees when she heard Blake ask how she was. She looked up from her menu to give him a sad smile, “Oh, well I guess I’m doing better now. Things are still a little…hard but I’m getting there.” She said, trying to keep things positive. Truthfully, she was doing better than when she had first found out about Luke, but she was still having a hard time accepting it. Though she was sure she was doing a lot better than the fiance of the man she sat across. “And yourself? How are you doing, Blake?” She asked in return, genuinely concerned. She didn’t think that Blake and Luke were every really that close but he was Andy’s fiance and she was sure that Blake had to be concerned for the man he loved. Hell she sure was.

A soft smile formed across Blake's face as he listened to Sera talk about how comforting her dog had been. He was happy that she had been able to receive help, even if it was from an unlikely source, and it further made him interested in getting a pet of his own. Only, it would belong to both him and Andy. It did seem as though it was the next step to take their relationship in. They had already moved in together, although Andy had been spending time at his mom's house since Luke's passing, and were engaged. His engagement was something he tried not to think about though. He wanted to get married but it wasn't the time. Having heard positive things about Sera's experience as a pet owner made him feel as though getting a dog would be good for Andy. "I think you've convinced me to get a dog." He chuckled, "I hope Andy doesn't mind."

Blake sighed in agreement. It seemed as though the past year had been a series of ups followed by many downs and Sera hadn't been spared from the experience. Luke's death had hit hard within the hearts of people he cared about. "Yes, well, I can't imagine what you must be feeling." He may have lost a future brother-in-law but they hadn't been close. Blake was experiencing the grief at a distance and it was tearing him up to watch people suffer from their loss. It was also difficult for him to grasp that Luke was gone because there hadn't been a body. A part of him was convinced that Andy's brother was still overseas in both spirit and body. "It's been a difficult year." Blake wasn't going to bring up her kidnapping, not because he didn't care about it but because he didn't want to upset her further, but it had definitely crossed his mind briefly.

When Sera asked him about his own state of being he didn't know what to tell her. He had managed to keep himself together for the sake of Andy but that didn't mean it wasn't hard for him sometimes. "I've been as well as I cold be, I believe." He played with the napkin in front of him, "I'm not too worried about myself honestly." The waitress came back with their drinks and he remained quiet, only opening his mouth to thank her, until she left. Leaning forward, he continued to speak about his troubles. "It's Andy that has me concerned. I think he's doing fairly well though, considering what has happened, but there's no way for me to know if he's getting better or not. I've never been put in this position before. It's far different than when he lost his dad." Blake blushed, he hadn't meant to spill so much onto Sera, "I apologize. I've spoken quite a bit."

prompt: How did being in the closet affect past relationships?

Prompt answered here.

#self para #i apologize for the tiny font on blake's page

In Care Of The Blues - Sera & Blake

Sera was actually rather happy to get out of the house and spend time with Blake. With everything that was happening in her life, with Luke’s death and all, the redhead had been incredibly lonely. She didn’t like the feeling of being cooped up at home, stewing in her thoughts and emotions all day. She tried to occupy herself with work but even then, as she tried to write, her mind just went to dark places and bad memories. So this time to spend with her best friend’s fiance was a happy distraction.

Sera had always liked Blake, though she didn’t know him all too well. They were antiquated enough, not only being Andy’s fiance but as well as a good friend to her sister Evie. Still, the redhead always thought she should make more of an effort to get to know the man who would always be a staple in her friend’s life. Not to mention that she wanted to ask how Andy was doing, sure that Blake knew more about how he was holding up than she did. In truth, Sera felt rather bad that she didn’t see Andy more or didn’t try to comfort him more, but it was hard for the redhead. It was difficult to go over and see her best friend, who looked so much like Luke, so heartbroken and sad; with nothing that she could do to fix the situation. Maybe this way, she could truly know how he was besides what little she got from the other twin whenever she did manage the strength to get a hold of him.

They had planned to meet at the restaurant at a specific hour but by the time Sera was out the door, she realized she would be late. She had hoped to get there a little early, liking to be prompt, but Loula had distracted her at the door and made it difficult for her to leave. She felt bad, because now that she was the only one living in the house with Loula, the dog tended to get very lonely whenever she left. The Shepherd would stand blocking the door, whenever Sera would leave, giving her a low whine that would always pull at Sera’s heart strings. So now she was running late. Luckily though, it wasn’t too long and the location wasn’t too far out of town.

When she did finally arrive, a little over five minutes late, she headed inside and asked the hostess where she could find Blake, knowing he would already be there. The woman led to a table where the bookstore owner sat and Sera smiled apologetically as she stepped closer to him. “I’m sorry I’m late, Blake.” She began as she reached the table and began to place her things down. “I got caught up with the dog on my way out.” She took a seat and gave him another apologetic expression.

Blake adjusted the watch on his wrist before checking the time. It had been a gift from his parents a few years ago, a rather nice one, and while he usually found it a convenient addition to his wardrobe there were times when it could become a nuisance. He decided to put his arm out of sight while he waited for Sera. It wasn't that he was running out of patience it was merely the fact that he couldn't stop himself from looking at his watch. He had started to make up games revolving around the ticking on his wrist and he was feeling childish because of it. Sera was hardly even late. He just found it an excuse to ignore his thoughts. Of course, when she did walk into the dining area, he refused to look down at his watch but he knew that it had only been a matter of minutes.

Upon hearing Sera apologize he smiled and looked up at her, "It's quite alright." Blake wasn't one to get fussy over small things, "Oh. I hope that everything is well with your dog. Loula, I believe?" He had been considering getting Andy a dog for a long time but he wasn't sure about the timing. With his father passing away and now his brother too he didn't know if Andy even wanted a dog. It was a lot of responsibility. "I hear that they make wonderful pets." Blake said out loud, "I've never had one but perhaps one day." A waitress soon came around to the table and handed them menus before taking their drink orders, this time Blake ordered something a bit darker and more flavorful than water before returning his attention to Sera. "How are you?" He asked, genuinely interested.

Then You'll Know - Andy & Blake

Andy was glad to see the food arrive. It seemed as though the relief of telling Blake’s parents, and knowing that they approved of their plans for marriage, had caused Andy to suddenly regain his appetite. The anxiety was gone, and so Andy felt like he could relax around Blake’s parents. They actually approved of him, wanted them to get married, and that was more than Andy had ever hoped for. He wanted to celebrate, and was glad to eat. He respected the comfortable silence that followed, though, knowing that Blake’s family was a bunch for few words. He didn’t mind the quiet, feeling that it was only fair to respect the Carlyle’s habit of silence. He knew that most families weren’t as rowdy as his were, and he knew he was probably going to be spending many more meals with his future in-laws.

With another smile, Andy began to eat. He was also glad for the silence, that it gave him a chance to just think about how lucky he was. He couldn’t help the goofy smiles that occupied his face every few minutes. He was just so happy, happier than he could have ever imagined. He had an amazing man as his fiance and his future in-laws were accepting of him too. He was going to be a part of their family, and Andy knew he was incredibly lucky that both Blake and his families were so accepting of their relationship.

When the bill came, Andy felt rather guilty, knowing he could barely afford his own meal. That was the one thing that still made Andy feel anxious about the marriage. He was glad, though, when Blake’s parents ended up grabbing the check, saying how they wanted to pay for his birthday, and for the engagement. It wasn’t much better, but at least Andy didn’t feel like he was simply mooching off of the Carlyle’s. He thanked them heartily, though, knowing that their approval meant a lot to Blake, and to him too.

Along with his fiance, he thanked his parents for paying for the meal. Blake could have afforded it, along with Andy's too, but he was rather glad that his parents had gone ahead and paid for it. He didn't want Andy to feel guilty or anything of the sort when it came to money. It was something they would always deal with, he supposed, unless Andy got a higher paying job. He didn't have to though, Blake wasn't interested in being with someone based on their wealth. Also, Blake wasn't exactly struggling. He had been living on his own since he left for college and had always been able to make ends meet. If anything, having Andy around just made finances easier. It was a topic he preferred to avoid but every now and then he felt that he needed to remind Andy that he didn't have to worry about money. They would be alright.

Blake's parents stood from their seats and he did the same. He moved around the table and met his parents with a quick embrace before making his way back to his seat. They said their goodbyes and he took Andy's hand before heading towards the exit of the restaurant. He thought that everything went better than he had expected. Blake had been excited about the marriage but now it was starting to feel real, it was actually going to happen and they were going to tell everyone. Between his fingers he could feel the texture of Andy's engagement ring, it was something he could get used to. Although he liked nice things, he could never be considered materialistic. He was, however, rather fond of the rings that they had bought together. Of course it was the reason behind buying them that mattered to him the most; he was marrying Andy.

#para:andy #i think this is just the end of it

Basin Street Blues

Andy shifted in his chair, pulling the ice pack away for a moment, to wipe gently at his cheek, trying to keep his hands busy. He didn’t like thinking about this anymore. He felt sick to his stomach, reliving it all for Blake. He knew he had messed up, that part of it was his fault, and he felt ashamed by how far he had gone. He breathed in and out, knowing that he had to own up to the words he had said, but still feeling guilty. But Blake didn’t seem as upset as Andy had expected, to hear the story. He was putting his hand on Andy’s shoulder, and then pulling him close. Andy didn’t resist the touch, feeling relieved at being embraced, at knowing that Blake was going to stick with him, despite the whole fight.

As Blake spoke, Andy nodded, even though they were hugging. He knew that Blake was right, that he had to be more careful. He had to pay more attention to what he was saying to others. He thought back to all the times he had spoken out without thinking, and felt another pang of guilt as he remembered how many relationships he had damaged, the pain he had caused others, just for speaking out of turn, without thinking first.

Andy was distracted by his thoughts, by Blake’s lips on his. Andy knew how lucky he was to have Blake in his life. He supported him, no matter what, even when he messed up like this. He was an amazing person, thoughtful and kind, and Andy had never imagined he would be this lucky. He let out a sigh, as Blake pulled away, feeling better just being near him. When Blake asked about pressing charges, Andy shook his head immediately. “No, I couldn’t do that. I mean, it wasn’t all his fault. And Jack doesn’t want me to either.” He said, knowing that pressing charges would just make things all much more complicated. “Thank you, though, for being here.” He said softly, his hand over Blake’s.

Blake didn't like feeling as though he was scolding his boyfriend. He was older than him, though not by much, but that didn't mean he was in the right place. Everything he had said needed to be heard though and he was glad to have it off of his chest. He was sorry that his fiance had been hit in the face but it could have been a lot worse. "I think you've learned your lesson for the day." Blake smiled softly, he thought if he didn't react strongly to the situation that it would help Andy calm his nerves. He scanned Andy's face for a moment, his eyes lingering over the injury, "I think the swelling is starting to go down." Blake couldn't say it for certain but he wanted Andy to believe that it was true.

When he was told that charges weren't going to be pressed he frowned. It wasn't his place to make such a decision but it seemed unfair that Andy was physically assaulted and the person who did it wasn't going to get in trouble. Maybe, he supposed, there was more to the story though. "Oh, I see." Blake turned away, he didn't want his distress to be visible on his face. He brought his attention back to Andy as he began to speak, "I'll always be here." It was something he didn't have to give a second thought to, "I love you." Blake scooted in closer and wrapped his arms around Andy, "Your safety is all that matters to me." His grip tightened and he placed another kiss onto his lips.

He placed his hand over Andy's jaw and ran his thumb up and around his broken skin. Blake was careful not to touch the wound directly. It wasn't the most appropriate time to want to be with Andy but every part of him wanted to hold him tightly until their bodies intertwined. It made him feel like an awful person but he found it attractive that Andy had gotten into a fight for speaking his mind, the evidence was right in front of him and he couldn't ignore it. Perhaps he had gone about it the wrong way but Blake didn't think that Andy was at fault enough to stay disappointed in him. On the more tender side of things, Blake wanted to take the pain away, or at least temporarily numb it.

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Getting busy again...

Right. A lot of people switching their tires, getting ready for winter.

How is your shop doing?

It's great for business. I do feel terrible for the people who don't get their cars serviced right away though. It's doing very well, thank you for asking.

#gif:jack #honestly i just think this gif is beautiful

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