.

[cyrussullivan]

@deanoliverstyles *looks up and waves when you and Hunter walk in* Usual?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods and smiles, holding up a thumbs up* Thanks, Cyrus.

[hunterhoran]

Does this make us regulars, now?

[deanoliverstyles]

*grins and sits down with you* Told you this was our coffee spot.

[hunterhoran]

*smiles* Still need to find a lunch place.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, you see any good ones?

[hunterhoran]

River and I went to one yesterday that’s got potential.

[deanoliverstyles]

Yeah? He enjoying the fresh new group of guys he gets to jump into?

[hunterhoran]

*nods* Said he met some guy at a bar last night.

[deanoliverstyles]

Oh? Is that good or bad?

[hunterhoran]

*shrugs* Apparently the sex sucked.

[deanoliverstyles]

*snorts* Does that happen often?

[hunterhoran]

Mm, not usually. *hums* Been trying to get more out of him about Cyrus.

[deanoliverstyles]

Has he said anything else?

[hunterhoran]

*shakes my head* Not really.

[deanoliverstyles]

Has he seen Cyrus more than once? Or does River not worry about that?

[hunterhoran]

Eh, there’s a couple guys he keeps on his roster.

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods* Gotcha. How have you learned all these rules?

[hunterhoran]

Paying attention, I guess. From the bits and pieces he does tell me

[deanoliverstyles]

*hums* I guess it's good someone at least knows what he's up to.

[hunterhoran]

I try to.

[deanoliverstyles]

*squeezes your leg and smiles* You're a great brother.

[cyrussullivan]

@deanoliverstyles *looks up and waves when you and Hunter walk in* Usual?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods and smiles, holding up a thumbs up* Thanks, Cyrus.

[hunterhoran]

Does this make us regulars, now?

[deanoliverstyles]

*grins and sits down with you* Told you this was our coffee spot.

[hunterhoran]

*smiles* Still need to find a lunch place.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, you see any good ones?

[hunterhoran]

River and I went to one yesterday that’s got potential.

[deanoliverstyles]

Yeah? He enjoying the fresh new group of guys he gets to jump into?

[hunterhoran]

*nods* Said he met some guy at a bar last night.

[deanoliverstyles]

Oh? Is that good or bad?

[hunterhoran]

*shrugs* Apparently the sex sucked.

[deanoliverstyles]

*snorts* Does that happen often?

[hunterhoran]

Mm, not usually. *hums* Been trying to get more out of him about Cyrus.

[deanoliverstyles]

Has he said anything else?

[hunterhoran]

*shakes my head* Not really.

[deanoliverstyles]

Has he seen Cyrus more than once? Or does River not worry about that?

[hunterhoran]

Eh, there’s a couple guys he keeps on his roster.

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods* Gotcha. How have you learned all these rules?

[hunterhoran]

Paying attention, I guess. From the bits and pieces he does tell me

[deanoliverstyles]

*hums* I guess it's good someone at least knows what he's up to.

[cyrussullivan]

@deanoliverstyles *looks up and waves when you and Hunter walk in* Usual?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods and smiles, holding up a thumbs up* Thanks, Cyrus.

[hunterhoran]

Does this make us regulars, now?

[deanoliverstyles]

*grins and sits down with you* Told you this was our coffee spot.

[hunterhoran]

*smiles* Still need to find a lunch place.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, you see any good ones?

[hunterhoran]

River and I went to one yesterday that’s got potential.

[deanoliverstyles]

Yeah? He enjoying the fresh new group of guys he gets to jump into?

[hunterhoran]

*nods* Said he met some guy at a bar last night.

[deanoliverstyles]

Oh? Is that good or bad?

[hunterhoran]

*shrugs* Apparently the sex sucked.

[deanoliverstyles]

*snorts* Does that happen often?

[hunterhoran]

Mm, not usually. *hums* Been trying to get more out of him about Cyrus.

[deanoliverstyles]

Has he said anything else?

[hunterhoran]

*shakes my head* Not really.

[deanoliverstyles]

Has he seen Cyrus more than once? Or does River not worry about that?

[hunterhoran]

Eh, there’s a couple guys he keeps on his roster.

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods* Gotcha. How have you learned all these rules?

[cyrussullivan]

@deanoliverstyles *looks up and waves when you and Hunter walk in* Usual?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods and smiles, holding up a thumbs up* Thanks, Cyrus.

[hunterhoran]

Does this make us regulars, now?

[deanoliverstyles]

*grins and sits down with you* Told you this was our coffee spot.

[hunterhoran]

*smiles* Still need to find a lunch place.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, you see any good ones?

[hunterhoran]

River and I went to one yesterday that’s got potential.

[deanoliverstyles]

Yeah? He enjoying the fresh new group of guys he gets to jump into?

[hunterhoran]

*nods* Said he met some guy at a bar last night.

[deanoliverstyles]

Oh? Is that good or bad?

[hunterhoran]

*shrugs* Apparently the sex sucked.

[deanoliverstyles]

*snorts* Does that happen often?

[hunterhoran]

Mm, not usually. *hums* Been trying to get more out of him about Cyrus.

[deanoliverstyles]

Has he said anything else?

[hunterhoran]

*shakes my head* Not really.

[deanoliverstyles]

Has he seen Cyrus more than once? Or does River not worry about that?

[cyrussullivan]

@deanoliverstyles *looks up and waves when you and Hunter walk in* Usual?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods and smiles, holding up a thumbs up* Thanks, Cyrus.

[hunterhoran]

Does this make us regulars, now?

[deanoliverstyles]

*grins and sits down with you* Told you this was our coffee spot.

[hunterhoran]

*smiles* Still need to find a lunch place.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, you see any good ones?

[hunterhoran]

River and I went to one yesterday that’s got potential.

[deanoliverstyles]

Yeah? He enjoying the fresh new group of guys he gets to jump into?

[hunterhoran]

*nods* Said he met some guy at a bar last night.

[deanoliverstyles]

Oh? Is that good or bad?

[hunterhoran]

*shrugs* Apparently the sex sucked.

[deanoliverstyles]

*snorts* Does that happen often?

[hunterhoran]

Mm, not usually. *hums* Been trying to get more out of him about Cyrus.

[deanoliverstyles]

Has he said anything else?

[cyrussullivan]

@deanoliverstyles *looks up and waves when you and Hunter walk in* Usual?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods and smiles, holding up a thumbs up* Thanks, Cyrus.

[hunterhoran]

Does this make us regulars, now?

[deanoliverstyles]

*grins and sits down with you* Told you this was our coffee spot.

[hunterhoran]

*smiles* Still need to find a lunch place.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, you see any good ones?

[hunterhoran]

River and I went to one yesterday that’s got potential.

[deanoliverstyles]

Yeah? He enjoying the fresh new group of guys he gets to jump into?

[hunterhoran]

*nods* Said he met some guy at a bar last night.

[deanoliverstyles]

Oh? Is that good or bad?

[hunterhoran]

*shrugs* Apparently the sex sucked.

[deanoliverstyles]

*snorts* Does that happen often?

[cyrussullivan]

@deanoliverstyles *looks up and waves when you and Hunter walk in* Usual?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods and smiles, holding up a thumbs up* Thanks, Cyrus.

[hunterhoran]

Does this make us regulars, now?

[deanoliverstyles]

*grins and sits down with you* Told you this was our coffee spot.

[hunterhoran]

*smiles* Still need to find a lunch place.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, you see any good ones?

[hunterhoran]

River and I went to one yesterday that’s got potential.

[deanoliverstyles]

Yeah? He enjoying the fresh new group of guys he gets to jump into?

[hunterhoran]

*nods* Said he met some guy at a bar last night.

[deanoliverstyles]

Oh? Is that good or bad?

[cyrussullivan]

@deanoliverstyles *looks up and waves when you and Hunter walk in* Usual?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods and smiles, holding up a thumbs up* Thanks, Cyrus.

[hunterhoran]

Does this make us regulars, now?

[deanoliverstyles]

*grins and sits down with you* Told you this was our coffee spot.

[hunterhoran]

*smiles* Still need to find a lunch place.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, you see any good ones?

[hunterhoran]

River and I went to one yesterday that’s got potential.

[deanoliverstyles]

Yeah? He enjoying the fresh new group of guys he gets to jump into?

[cyrussullivan]

@deanoliverstyles *looks up and waves when you and Hunter walk in* Usual?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods and smiles, holding up a thumbs up* Thanks, Cyrus.

[hunterhoran]

Does this make us regulars, now?

[deanoliverstyles]

*grins and sits down with you* Told you this was our coffee spot.

[hunterhoran]

*smiles* Still need to find a lunch place.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, you see any good ones?

[cyrussullivan]

@deanoliverstyles *looks up and waves when you and Hunter walk in* Usual?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods and smiles, holding up a thumbs up* Thanks, Cyrus.

[hunterhoran]

Does this make us regulars, now?

[deanoliverstyles]

*grins and sits down with you* Told you this was our coffee spot.

[cyrussullivan]

@deanoliverstyles *looks up and waves when you and Hunter walk in* Usual?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods and smiles, holding up a thumbs up* Thanks, Cyrus.

[cyrussullivan]

@deanoliverstyles *looks up when you walk into the coffee shop, smiling* Hey stranger. No Hunter?

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles and walks towards the counter* Just me. Been in the studio all day.

[cyrussullivan]

*leans over and hums* Can I ask you something?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods* Sure.

[cyrussullivan]

What’s the deal with River?

[deanoliverstyles]

What'd you mean?

[cyrussullivan]

Well- *speaks quietly* We hooked up the other night. I asked him to dinner yesterday morning and he said he doesn’t date. He gave me his number, but I think I might’ve scared him off, because he stopped responding to me.

[deanoliverstyles]

Oh. Uhm- *bites my lip* He meant it when he said he doesn't date. Hunter says he goes out pretty much every night in New York. *hums* Only ever really goes out with older guys, I'm told.

[cyrussullivan]

Like… How much older?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods and lowers my voice* Married and in the closet, I guess.

[cyrussullivan]

*raises an eyebrow* Oh. *bites my lip* I told him… I told him I liked him, but I don’t expect anything back. I can do casual if that’s what he wants.

[deanoliverstyles]

*tilts my head* Well, his casual is way older guys and one night hooks up he meets at clubs.

[cyrussullivan]

So you don’t think I have any chance?

[deanoliverstyles]

*shakes my head* If you really like him that much, maybe Hunter has some ideas?

[cyrussullivan]

*nods* I’ll talk to him.

[deanoliverstyles]

I can invite him here to the coffee shop if you have a break soon? Or whenever your shift is over?

[cyrussullivan]

I’m off in an hour?

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles* That works. I'll just wait over there and text him.

[cyrussullivan]

Want me to grab you anything?

[deanoliverstyles]

Uhm, I'll take a blueberry muffin and a large coffee.

[cyrussullivan]

*nods* I’ll bring it over to you.

[deanoliverstyles]

*goes to sit down at a table and texts Hunter* You busy?

[hunterhoran]

Only waiting for you to text me.

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles* Come to the coffee shop?

[hunterhoran]

I’ll be there in 20.

[deanoliverstyles]

See you in 20.

[hunterhoran]

*shows up 20 minutes later, sitting next to you and smiling* Hey.

[deanoliverstyles]

Hey. *squeezes your thigh and grins* Got you a muffin.

[hunterhoran]

*grabs it and kisses your cheek* Thanks, baby. How was the studio?

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, it was good. Started writing some really great sounding songs.

[hunterhoran]

*smiles* I can’t wait to hear them.

[deanoliverstyles]

*leans forward on the table* So I assume you know River and Cyrus hooked up last night?

[hunterhoran]

*nods* River told me.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, well, I guess Cyrus likes him and told River that. But also said he could keep it casual and River stopped responding. *shrugs* Tried to tell him his types are older men and one night stands but he seems to really like River. Thought maybe you could help him?

[hunterhoran]

*raises an eyebrow* I asked River if him and Cyrus talked and he said not really. That sounds like a lot of talking.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, doesn't seem like River wants to give up his ways all that eagerly.

[hunterhoran]

It’s because he’s nice. *glances over at Cyrus* Needs to be more of an asshole.

[deanoliverstyles]

*frowns slightly* What'd you mean?

[hunterhoran]

Well- Cyrus is a sweet guy, clearly. I know River’s not the most empathetic, but he’s just gonna feel like he’s using him and it’ll make him feel guilty. He’s just protecting himself.

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods slowly* So he only likes using people when they're assholes to him?

[hunterhoran]

Makes it less personal, I guess. Doesn’t feel like he owes anyone anything. Hence, the older married guys and the one night stands.

[deanoliverstyles]

*tilts my head and nods again* I guess that makes sense. Sorta.

[hunterhoran]

He say anything else?

[deanoliverstyles]

*shakes my head* He said it gets off soon and I told him maybe you could help with River.

[hunterhoran]

Help is a strong word. At the very least, I can probably get him to text back.

[deanoliverstyles]

I think that's all Cyrus wants.

[hunterhoran]

*hums before tilting my head* Wait, River gave him his number?

[deanoliverstyles]

Apparently. S'what Cyrus said.

[hunterhoran]

*shakes my head* River doesn’t do that.

[deanoliverstyles]

He doesn't give people his number?

[hunterhoran]

Nope. Never has.

[deanoliverstyles]

Does that mean he likes Cyrus?

[hunterhoran]

I honestly have no clue what it means.

[deanoliverstyles]

*spins my cup in my hands and hums* Maybe getting him to respond to Cyrus is enough?

[hunterhoran]

Maybe.

[deanoliverstyles]

Could make things interesting.

[cyrussullivan]

*comes over and sits across from you both, handing you a cookie* As a token of my appreciation.

[deanoliverstyles]

*grins and grabs it, taking off a piece and eating it* It's no problem but I won't say no to a cookie.

[hunterhoran]

*hums* So. My brother gave you his number.

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles and looks at Cyrus*

[cyrussullivan]

Before he left.

[deanoliverstyles]

*hums and eats the cookie*

[hunterhoran]

Right. Well, unfortunately, you are too boy next door for River to give you another thought. He thinks he’ll break your heart and he doesn’t want that drama.

[deanoliverstyles]

*tilts my head and looks at you*

[cyrussullivan]

It’s not like that, though. I’d know what I’d be getting into. I don’t expect him to change for me.

[deanoliverstyles]

*bites my lip and stays quiet*

[hunterhoran]

*shrugs* Stop being so nice and he’ll think about texting you back.

[deanoliverstyles]

*hums* Does he just like- Be mean to River?

[hunterhoran]

Well, not mean. But less conversational and more just… Sex, I guess.

[deanoliverstyles]

Guess that makes sense.

[cyrussullivan]

I guess, yeah. I can try that.

[deanoliverstyles]

*presses my leg into Hunter's and hums* Glad you're not like your brother.

[hunterhoran]

*scrunches my nose* I can’t imagine.

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles and looks at Cyrus* Apologies in advance for River hurting your feeling in any way.

[cyrussullivan]

I like to think I’m tough skinned enough to handle it.

[deanoliverstyles]

We can still be friends if this doesn't work out though, right?

[cyrussullivan]

*smiles and nods* Yeah, of course.

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles softly* Awesome.

[cyrussullivan]

I guess I’ll go home and try the asshole thing out. *smiles softly* Thanks, Hunter.

[deanoliverstyles]

*laughs and looks at Hunter, grabbing his hand*

[hunterhoran]

I’ll try my best to influence him.

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods and smiles*

[cyrussullivan]

@deanoliverstyles *looks up when you walk into the coffee shop, smiling* Hey stranger. No Hunter?

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles and walks towards the counter* Just me. Been in the studio all day.

[cyrussullivan]

*leans over and hums* Can I ask you something?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods* Sure.

[cyrussullivan]

What’s the deal with River?

[deanoliverstyles]

What'd you mean?

[cyrussullivan]

Well- *speaks quietly* We hooked up the other night. I asked him to dinner yesterday morning and he said he doesn’t date. He gave me his number, but I think I might’ve scared him off, because he stopped responding to me.

[deanoliverstyles]

Oh. Uhm- *bites my lip* He meant it when he said he doesn't date. Hunter says he goes out pretty much every night in New York. *hums* Only ever really goes out with older guys, I'm told.

[cyrussullivan]

Like… How much older?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods and lowers my voice* Married and in the closet, I guess.

[cyrussullivan]

*raises an eyebrow* Oh. *bites my lip* I told him… I told him I liked him, but I don’t expect anything back. I can do casual if that’s what he wants.

[deanoliverstyles]

*tilts my head* Well, his casual is way older guys and one night hooks up he meets at clubs.

[cyrussullivan]

So you don’t think I have any chance?

[deanoliverstyles]

*shakes my head* If you really like him that much, maybe Hunter has some ideas?

[cyrussullivan]

*nods* I’ll talk to him.

[deanoliverstyles]

I can invite him here to the coffee shop if you have a break soon? Or whenever your shift is over?

[cyrussullivan]

I’m off in an hour?

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles* That works. I'll just wait over there and text him.

[cyrussullivan]

Want me to grab you anything?

[deanoliverstyles]

Uhm, I'll take a blueberry muffin and a large coffee.

[cyrussullivan]

*nods* I’ll bring it over to you.

[deanoliverstyles]

*goes to sit down at a table and texts Hunter* You busy?

[hunterhoran]

Only waiting for you to text me.

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles* Come to the coffee shop?

[hunterhoran]

I’ll be there in 20.

[deanoliverstyles]

See you in 20.

[hunterhoran]

*shows up 20 minutes later, sitting next to you and smiling* Hey.

[deanoliverstyles]

Hey. *squeezes your thigh and grins* Got you a muffin.

[hunterhoran]

*grabs it and kisses your cheek* Thanks, baby. How was the studio?

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, it was good. Started writing some really great sounding songs.

[hunterhoran]

*smiles* I can’t wait to hear them.

[deanoliverstyles]

*leans forward on the table* So I assume you know River and Cyrus hooked up last night?

[hunterhoran]

*nods* River told me.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, well, I guess Cyrus likes him and told River that. But also said he could keep it casual and River stopped responding. *shrugs* Tried to tell him his types are older men and one night stands but he seems to really like River. Thought maybe you could help him?

[hunterhoran]

*raises an eyebrow* I asked River if him and Cyrus talked and he said not really. That sounds like a lot of talking.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, doesn't seem like River wants to give up his ways all that eagerly.

[hunterhoran]

It’s because he’s nice. *glances over at Cyrus* Needs to be more of an asshole.

[deanoliverstyles]

*frowns slightly* What'd you mean?

[hunterhoran]

Well- Cyrus is a sweet guy, clearly. I know River’s not the most empathetic, but he’s just gonna feel like he’s using him and it’ll make him feel guilty. He’s just protecting himself.

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods slowly* So he only likes using people when they're assholes to him?

[hunterhoran]

Makes it less personal, I guess. Doesn’t feel like he owes anyone anything. Hence, the older married guys and the one night stands.

[deanoliverstyles]

*tilts my head and nods again* I guess that makes sense. Sorta.

[hunterhoran]

He say anything else?

[deanoliverstyles]

*shakes my head* He said it gets off soon and I told him maybe you could help with River.

[hunterhoran]

Help is a strong word. At the very least, I can probably get him to text back.

[deanoliverstyles]

I think that's all Cyrus wants.

[hunterhoran]

*hums before tilting my head* Wait, River gave him his number?

[deanoliverstyles]

Apparently. S'what Cyrus said.

[hunterhoran]

*shakes my head* River doesn’t do that.

[deanoliverstyles]

He doesn't give people his number?

[hunterhoran]

Nope. Never has.

[deanoliverstyles]

Does that mean he likes Cyrus?

[hunterhoran]

I honestly have no clue what it means.

[deanoliverstyles]

*spins my cup in my hands and hums* Maybe getting him to respond to Cyrus is enough?

[hunterhoran]

Maybe.

[deanoliverstyles]

Could make things interesting.

[cyrussullivan]

*comes over and sits across from you both, handing you a cookie* As a token of my appreciation.

[deanoliverstyles]

*grins and grabs it, taking off a piece and eating it* It's no problem but I won't say no to a cookie.

[hunterhoran]

*hums* So. My brother gave you his number.

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles and looks at Cyrus*

[cyrussullivan]

Before he left.

[deanoliverstyles]

*hums and eats the cookie*

[hunterhoran]

Right. Well, unfortunately, you are too boy next door for River to give you another thought. He thinks he’ll break your heart and he doesn’t want that drama.

[deanoliverstyles]

*tilts my head and looks at you*

[cyrussullivan]

It’s not like that, though. I’d know what I’d be getting into. I don’t expect him to change for me.

[deanoliverstyles]

*bites my lip and stays quiet*

[hunterhoran]

*shrugs* Stop being so nice and he’ll think about texting you back.

[deanoliverstyles]

*hums* Does he just like- Be mean to River?

[hunterhoran]

Well, not mean. But less conversational and more just… Sex, I guess.

[deanoliverstyles]

Guess that makes sense.

[cyrussullivan]

I guess, yeah. I can try that.

[deanoliverstyles]

*presses my leg into Hunter's and hums* Glad you're not like your brother.

[hunterhoran]

*scrunches my nose* I can’t imagine.

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles and looks at Cyrus* Apologies in advance for River hurting your feeling in any way.

[cyrussullivan]

I like to think I’m tough skinned enough to handle it.

[deanoliverstyles]

We can still be friends if this doesn't work out though, right?

[cyrussullivan]

*smiles and nods* Yeah, of course.

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles softly* Awesome.

[cyrussullivan]

I guess I’ll go home and try the asshole thing out. *smiles softly* Thanks, Hunter.

[deanoliverstyles]

*laughs and looks at Hunter, grabbing his hand*

[cyrussullivan]

@deanoliverstyles *looks up when you walk into the coffee shop, smiling* Hey stranger. No Hunter?

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles and walks towards the counter* Just me. Been in the studio all day.

[cyrussullivan]

*leans over and hums* Can I ask you something?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods* Sure.

[cyrussullivan]

What’s the deal with River?

[deanoliverstyles]

What'd you mean?

[cyrussullivan]

Well- *speaks quietly* We hooked up the other night. I asked him to dinner yesterday morning and he said he doesn’t date. He gave me his number, but I think I might’ve scared him off, because he stopped responding to me.

[deanoliverstyles]

Oh. Uhm- *bites my lip* He meant it when he said he doesn't date. Hunter says he goes out pretty much every night in New York. *hums* Only ever really goes out with older guys, I'm told.

[cyrussullivan]

Like… How much older?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods and lowers my voice* Married and in the closet, I guess.

[cyrussullivan]

*raises an eyebrow* Oh. *bites my lip* I told him… I told him I liked him, but I don’t expect anything back. I can do casual if that’s what he wants.

[deanoliverstyles]

*tilts my head* Well, his casual is way older guys and one night hooks up he meets at clubs.

[cyrussullivan]

So you don’t think I have any chance?

[deanoliverstyles]

*shakes my head* If you really like him that much, maybe Hunter has some ideas?

[cyrussullivan]

*nods* I’ll talk to him.

[deanoliverstyles]

I can invite him here to the coffee shop if you have a break soon? Or whenever your shift is over?

[cyrussullivan]

I’m off in an hour?

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles* That works. I'll just wait over there and text him.

[cyrussullivan]

Want me to grab you anything?

[deanoliverstyles]

Uhm, I'll take a blueberry muffin and a large coffee.

[cyrussullivan]

*nods* I’ll bring it over to you.

[deanoliverstyles]

*goes to sit down at a table and texts Hunter* You busy?

[hunterhoran]

Only waiting for you to text me.

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles* Come to the coffee shop?

[hunterhoran]

I’ll be there in 20.

[deanoliverstyles]

See you in 20.

[hunterhoran]

*shows up 20 minutes later, sitting next to you and smiling* Hey.

[deanoliverstyles]

Hey. *squeezes your thigh and grins* Got you a muffin.

[hunterhoran]

*grabs it and kisses your cheek* Thanks, baby. How was the studio?

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, it was good. Started writing some really great sounding songs.

[hunterhoran]

*smiles* I can’t wait to hear them.

[deanoliverstyles]

*leans forward on the table* So I assume you know River and Cyrus hooked up last night?

[hunterhoran]

*nods* River told me.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, well, I guess Cyrus likes him and told River that. But also said he could keep it casual and River stopped responding. *shrugs* Tried to tell him his types are older men and one night stands but he seems to really like River. Thought maybe you could help him?

[hunterhoran]

*raises an eyebrow* I asked River if him and Cyrus talked and he said not really. That sounds like a lot of talking.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, doesn't seem like River wants to give up his ways all that eagerly.

[hunterhoran]

It’s because he’s nice. *glances over at Cyrus* Needs to be more of an asshole.

[deanoliverstyles]

*frowns slightly* What'd you mean?

[hunterhoran]

Well- Cyrus is a sweet guy, clearly. I know River’s not the most empathetic, but he’s just gonna feel like he’s using him and it’ll make him feel guilty. He’s just protecting himself.

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods slowly* So he only likes using people when they're assholes to him?

[hunterhoran]

Makes it less personal, I guess. Doesn’t feel like he owes anyone anything. Hence, the older married guys and the one night stands.

[deanoliverstyles]

*tilts my head and nods again* I guess that makes sense. Sorta.

[hunterhoran]

He say anything else?

[deanoliverstyles]

*shakes my head* He said it gets off soon and I told him maybe you could help with River.

[hunterhoran]

Help is a strong word. At the very least, I can probably get him to text back.

[deanoliverstyles]

I think that's all Cyrus wants.

[hunterhoran]

*hums before tilting my head* Wait, River gave him his number?

[deanoliverstyles]

Apparently. S'what Cyrus said.

[hunterhoran]

*shakes my head* River doesn’t do that.

[deanoliverstyles]

He doesn't give people his number?

[hunterhoran]

Nope. Never has.

[deanoliverstyles]

Does that mean he likes Cyrus?

[hunterhoran]

I honestly have no clue what it means.

[deanoliverstyles]

*spins my cup in my hands and hums* Maybe getting him to respond to Cyrus is enough?

[hunterhoran]

Maybe.

[deanoliverstyles]

Could make things interesting.

[cyrussullivan]

*comes over and sits across from you both, handing you a cookie* As a token of my appreciation.

[deanoliverstyles]

*grins and grabs it, taking off a piece and eating it* It's no problem but I won't say no to a cookie.

[hunterhoran]

*hums* So. My brother gave you his number.

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles and looks at Cyrus*

[cyrussullivan]

Before he left.

[deanoliverstyles]

*hums and eats the cookie*

[hunterhoran]

Right. Well, unfortunately, you are too boy next door for River to give you another thought. He thinks he’ll break your heart and he doesn’t want that drama.

[deanoliverstyles]

*tilts my head and looks at you*

[cyrussullivan]

It’s not like that, though. I’d know what I’d be getting into. I don’t expect him to change for me.

[deanoliverstyles]

*bites my lip and stays quiet*

[hunterhoran]

*shrugs* Stop being so nice and he’ll think about texting you back.

[deanoliverstyles]

*hums* Does he just like- Be mean to River?

[hunterhoran]

Well, not mean. But less conversational and more just… Sex, I guess.

[deanoliverstyles]

Guess that makes sense.

[cyrussullivan]

I guess, yeah. I can try that.

[deanoliverstyles]

*presses my leg into Hunter's and hums* Glad you're not like your brother.

[hunterhoran]

*scrunches my nose* I can’t imagine.

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles and looks at Cyrus* Apologies in advance for River hurting your feeling in any way.

[cyrussullivan]

I like to think I’m tough skinned enough to handle it.

[deanoliverstyles]

We can still be friends if this doesn't work out though, right?

[cyrussullivan]

*smiles and nods* Yeah, of course.

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles softly* Awesome.

[cyrussullivan]

@deanoliverstyles *looks up when you walk into the coffee shop, smiling* Hey stranger. No Hunter?

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles and walks towards the counter* Just me. Been in the studio all day.

[cyrussullivan]

*leans over and hums* Can I ask you something?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods* Sure.

[cyrussullivan]

What’s the deal with River?

[deanoliverstyles]

What'd you mean?

[cyrussullivan]

Well- *speaks quietly* We hooked up the other night. I asked him to dinner yesterday morning and he said he doesn’t date. He gave me his number, but I think I might’ve scared him off, because he stopped responding to me.

[deanoliverstyles]

Oh. Uhm- *bites my lip* He meant it when he said he doesn't date. Hunter says he goes out pretty much every night in New York. *hums* Only ever really goes out with older guys, I'm told.

[cyrussullivan]

Like… How much older?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods and lowers my voice* Married and in the closet, I guess.

[cyrussullivan]

*raises an eyebrow* Oh. *bites my lip* I told him… I told him I liked him, but I don’t expect anything back. I can do casual if that’s what he wants.

[deanoliverstyles]

*tilts my head* Well, his casual is way older guys and one night hooks up he meets at clubs.

[cyrussullivan]

So you don’t think I have any chance?

[deanoliverstyles]

*shakes my head* If you really like him that much, maybe Hunter has some ideas?

[cyrussullivan]

*nods* I’ll talk to him.

[deanoliverstyles]

I can invite him here to the coffee shop if you have a break soon? Or whenever your shift is over?

[cyrussullivan]

I’m off in an hour?

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles* That works. I'll just wait over there and text him.

[cyrussullivan]

Want me to grab you anything?

[deanoliverstyles]

Uhm, I'll take a blueberry muffin and a large coffee.

[cyrussullivan]

*nods* I’ll bring it over to you.

[deanoliverstyles]

*goes to sit down at a table and texts Hunter* You busy?

[hunterhoran]

Only waiting for you to text me.

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles* Come to the coffee shop?

[hunterhoran]

I’ll be there in 20.

[deanoliverstyles]

See you in 20.

[hunterhoran]

*shows up 20 minutes later, sitting next to you and smiling* Hey.

[deanoliverstyles]

Hey. *squeezes your thigh and grins* Got you a muffin.

[hunterhoran]

*grabs it and kisses your cheek* Thanks, baby. How was the studio?

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, it was good. Started writing some really great sounding songs.

[hunterhoran]

*smiles* I can’t wait to hear them.

[deanoliverstyles]

*leans forward on the table* So I assume you know River and Cyrus hooked up last night?

[hunterhoran]

*nods* River told me.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, well, I guess Cyrus likes him and told River that. But also said he could keep it casual and River stopped responding. *shrugs* Tried to tell him his types are older men and one night stands but he seems to really like River. Thought maybe you could help him?

[hunterhoran]

*raises an eyebrow* I asked River if him and Cyrus talked and he said not really. That sounds like a lot of talking.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, doesn't seem like River wants to give up his ways all that eagerly.

[hunterhoran]

It’s because he’s nice. *glances over at Cyrus* Needs to be more of an asshole.

[deanoliverstyles]

*frowns slightly* What'd you mean?

[hunterhoran]

Well- Cyrus is a sweet guy, clearly. I know River’s not the most empathetic, but he’s just gonna feel like he’s using him and it’ll make him feel guilty. He’s just protecting himself.

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods slowly* So he only likes using people when they're assholes to him?

[hunterhoran]

Makes it less personal, I guess. Doesn’t feel like he owes anyone anything. Hence, the older married guys and the one night stands.

[deanoliverstyles]

*tilts my head and nods again* I guess that makes sense. Sorta.

[hunterhoran]

He say anything else?

[deanoliverstyles]

*shakes my head* He said it gets off soon and I told him maybe you could help with River.

[hunterhoran]

Help is a strong word. At the very least, I can probably get him to text back.

[deanoliverstyles]

I think that's all Cyrus wants.

[hunterhoran]

*hums before tilting my head* Wait, River gave him his number?

[deanoliverstyles]

Apparently. S'what Cyrus said.

[hunterhoran]

*shakes my head* River doesn’t do that.

[deanoliverstyles]

He doesn't give people his number?

[hunterhoran]

Nope. Never has.

[deanoliverstyles]

Does that mean he likes Cyrus?

[hunterhoran]

I honestly have no clue what it means.

[deanoliverstyles]

*spins my cup in my hands and hums* Maybe getting him to respond to Cyrus is enough?

[hunterhoran]

Maybe.

[deanoliverstyles]

Could make things interesting.

[cyrussullivan]

*comes over and sits across from you both, handing you a cookie* As a token of my appreciation.

[deanoliverstyles]

*grins and grabs it, taking off a piece and eating it* It's no problem but I won't say no to a cookie.

[hunterhoran]

*hums* So. My brother gave you his number.

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles and looks at Cyrus*

[cyrussullivan]

Before he left.

[deanoliverstyles]

*hums and eats the cookie*

[hunterhoran]

Right. Well, unfortunately, you are too boy next door for River to give you another thought. He thinks he’ll break your heart and he doesn’t want that drama.

[deanoliverstyles]

*tilts my head and looks at you*

[cyrussullivan]

It’s not like that, though. I’d know what I’d be getting into. I don’t expect him to change for me.

[deanoliverstyles]

*bites my lip and stays quiet*

[hunterhoran]

*shrugs* Stop being so nice and he’ll think about texting you back.

[deanoliverstyles]

*hums* Does he just like- Be mean to River?

[hunterhoran]

Well, not mean. But less conversational and more just… Sex, I guess.

[deanoliverstyles]

Guess that makes sense.

[cyrussullivan]

I guess, yeah. I can try that.

[deanoliverstyles]

*presses my leg into Hunter's and hums* Glad you're not like your brother.

[hunterhoran]

*scrunches my nose* I can’t imagine.

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles and looks at Cyrus* Apologies in advance for River hurting your feeling in any way.

[cyrussullivan]

I like to think I’m tough skinned enough to handle it.

[deanoliverstyles]

We can still be friends if this doesn't work out though, right?

[cyrussullivan]

@deanoliverstyles *looks up when you walk into the coffee shop, smiling* Hey stranger. No Hunter?

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles and walks towards the counter* Just me. Been in the studio all day.

[cyrussullivan]

*leans over and hums* Can I ask you something?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods* Sure.

[cyrussullivan]

What’s the deal with River?

[deanoliverstyles]

What'd you mean?

[cyrussullivan]

Well- *speaks quietly* We hooked up the other night. I asked him to dinner yesterday morning and he said he doesn’t date. He gave me his number, but I think I might’ve scared him off, because he stopped responding to me.

[deanoliverstyles]

Oh. Uhm- *bites my lip* He meant it when he said he doesn't date. Hunter says he goes out pretty much every night in New York. *hums* Only ever really goes out with older guys, I'm told.

[cyrussullivan]

Like… How much older?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods and lowers my voice* Married and in the closet, I guess.

[cyrussullivan]

*raises an eyebrow* Oh. *bites my lip* I told him… I told him I liked him, but I don’t expect anything back. I can do casual if that’s what he wants.

[deanoliverstyles]

*tilts my head* Well, his casual is way older guys and one night hooks up he meets at clubs.

[cyrussullivan]

So you don’t think I have any chance?

[deanoliverstyles]

*shakes my head* If you really like him that much, maybe Hunter has some ideas?

[cyrussullivan]

*nods* I’ll talk to him.

[deanoliverstyles]

I can invite him here to the coffee shop if you have a break soon? Or whenever your shift is over?

[cyrussullivan]

I’m off in an hour?

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles* That works. I'll just wait over there and text him.

[cyrussullivan]

Want me to grab you anything?

[deanoliverstyles]

Uhm, I'll take a blueberry muffin and a large coffee.

[cyrussullivan]

*nods* I’ll bring it over to you.

[deanoliverstyles]

*goes to sit down at a table and texts Hunter* You busy?

[hunterhoran]

Only waiting for you to text me.

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles* Come to the coffee shop?

[hunterhoran]

I’ll be there in 20.

[deanoliverstyles]

See you in 20.

[hunterhoran]

*shows up 20 minutes later, sitting next to you and smiling* Hey.

[deanoliverstyles]

Hey. *squeezes your thigh and grins* Got you a muffin.

[hunterhoran]

*grabs it and kisses your cheek* Thanks, baby. How was the studio?

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, it was good. Started writing some really great sounding songs.

[hunterhoran]

*smiles* I can’t wait to hear them.

[deanoliverstyles]

*leans forward on the table* So I assume you know River and Cyrus hooked up last night?

[hunterhoran]

*nods* River told me.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, well, I guess Cyrus likes him and told River that. But also said he could keep it casual and River stopped responding. *shrugs* Tried to tell him his types are older men and one night stands but he seems to really like River. Thought maybe you could help him?

[hunterhoran]

*raises an eyebrow* I asked River if him and Cyrus talked and he said not really. That sounds like a lot of talking.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, doesn't seem like River wants to give up his ways all that eagerly.

[hunterhoran]

It’s because he’s nice. *glances over at Cyrus* Needs to be more of an asshole.

[deanoliverstyles]

*frowns slightly* What'd you mean?

[hunterhoran]

Well- Cyrus is a sweet guy, clearly. I know River’s not the most empathetic, but he’s just gonna feel like he’s using him and it’ll make him feel guilty. He’s just protecting himself.

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods slowly* So he only likes using people when they're assholes to him?

[hunterhoran]

Makes it less personal, I guess. Doesn’t feel like he owes anyone anything. Hence, the older married guys and the one night stands.

[deanoliverstyles]

*tilts my head and nods again* I guess that makes sense. Sorta.

[hunterhoran]

He say anything else?

[deanoliverstyles]

*shakes my head* He said it gets off soon and I told him maybe you could help with River.

[hunterhoran]

Help is a strong word. At the very least, I can probably get him to text back.

[deanoliverstyles]

I think that's all Cyrus wants.

[hunterhoran]

*hums before tilting my head* Wait, River gave him his number?

[deanoliverstyles]

Apparently. S'what Cyrus said.

[hunterhoran]

*shakes my head* River doesn’t do that.

[deanoliverstyles]

He doesn't give people his number?

[hunterhoran]

Nope. Never has.

[deanoliverstyles]

Does that mean he likes Cyrus?

[hunterhoran]

I honestly have no clue what it means.

[deanoliverstyles]

*spins my cup in my hands and hums* Maybe getting him to respond to Cyrus is enough?

[hunterhoran]

Maybe.

[deanoliverstyles]

Could make things interesting.

[cyrussullivan]

*comes over and sits across from you both, handing you a cookie* As a token of my appreciation.

[deanoliverstyles]

*grins and grabs it, taking off a piece and eating it* It's no problem but I won't say no to a cookie.

[hunterhoran]

*hums* So. My brother gave you his number.

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles and looks at Cyrus*

[cyrussullivan]

Before he left.

[deanoliverstyles]

*hums and eats the cookie*

[hunterhoran]

Right. Well, unfortunately, you are too boy next door for River to give you another thought. He thinks he’ll break your heart and he doesn’t want that drama.

[deanoliverstyles]

*tilts my head and looks at you*

[cyrussullivan]

It’s not like that, though. I’d know what I’d be getting into. I don’t expect him to change for me.

[deanoliverstyles]

*bites my lip and stays quiet*

[hunterhoran]

*shrugs* Stop being so nice and he’ll think about texting you back.

[deanoliverstyles]

*hums* Does he just like- Be mean to River?

[hunterhoran]

Well, not mean. But less conversational and more just… Sex, I guess.

[deanoliverstyles]

Guess that makes sense.

[cyrussullivan]

I guess, yeah. I can try that.

[deanoliverstyles]

*presses my leg into Hunter's and hums* Glad you're not like your brother.

[hunterhoran]

*scrunches my nose* I can’t imagine.

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles and looks at Cyrus* Apologies in advance for River hurting your feeling in any way.

[cyrussullivan]

@deanoliverstyles *looks up when you walk into the coffee shop, smiling* Hey stranger. No Hunter?

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles and walks towards the counter* Just me. Been in the studio all day.

[cyrussullivan]

*leans over and hums* Can I ask you something?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods* Sure.

[cyrussullivan]

What’s the deal with River?

[deanoliverstyles]

What'd you mean?

[cyrussullivan]

Well- *speaks quietly* We hooked up the other night. I asked him to dinner yesterday morning and he said he doesn’t date. He gave me his number, but I think I might’ve scared him off, because he stopped responding to me.

[deanoliverstyles]

Oh. Uhm- *bites my lip* He meant it when he said he doesn't date. Hunter says he goes out pretty much every night in New York. *hums* Only ever really goes out with older guys, I'm told.

[cyrussullivan]

Like… How much older?

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods and lowers my voice* Married and in the closet, I guess.

[cyrussullivan]

*raises an eyebrow* Oh. *bites my lip* I told him… I told him I liked him, but I don’t expect anything back. I can do casual if that’s what he wants.

[deanoliverstyles]

*tilts my head* Well, his casual is way older guys and one night hooks up he meets at clubs.

[cyrussullivan]

So you don’t think I have any chance?

[deanoliverstyles]

*shakes my head* If you really like him that much, maybe Hunter has some ideas?

[cyrussullivan]

*nods* I’ll talk to him.

[deanoliverstyles]

I can invite him here to the coffee shop if you have a break soon? Or whenever your shift is over?

[cyrussullivan]

I’m off in an hour?

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles* That works. I'll just wait over there and text him.

[cyrussullivan]

Want me to grab you anything?

[deanoliverstyles]

Uhm, I'll take a blueberry muffin and a large coffee.

[cyrussullivan]

*nods* I’ll bring it over to you.

[deanoliverstyles]

*goes to sit down at a table and texts Hunter* You busy?

[hunterhoran]

Only waiting for you to text me.

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles* Come to the coffee shop?

[hunterhoran]

I’ll be there in 20.

[deanoliverstyles]

See you in 20.

[hunterhoran]

*shows up 20 minutes later, sitting next to you and smiling* Hey.

[deanoliverstyles]

Hey. *squeezes your thigh and grins* Got you a muffin.

[hunterhoran]

*grabs it and kisses your cheek* Thanks, baby. How was the studio?

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, it was good. Started writing some really great sounding songs.

[hunterhoran]

*smiles* I can’t wait to hear them.

[deanoliverstyles]

*leans forward on the table* So I assume you know River and Cyrus hooked up last night?

[hunterhoran]

*nods* River told me.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, well, I guess Cyrus likes him and told River that. But also said he could keep it casual and River stopped responding. *shrugs* Tried to tell him his types are older men and one night stands but he seems to really like River. Thought maybe you could help him?

[hunterhoran]

*raises an eyebrow* I asked River if him and Cyrus talked and he said not really. That sounds like a lot of talking.

[deanoliverstyles]

Mm, doesn't seem like River wants to give up his ways all that eagerly.

[hunterhoran]

It’s because he’s nice. *glances over at Cyrus* Needs to be more of an asshole.

[deanoliverstyles]

*frowns slightly* What'd you mean?

[hunterhoran]

Well- Cyrus is a sweet guy, clearly. I know River’s not the most empathetic, but he’s just gonna feel like he’s using him and it’ll make him feel guilty. He’s just protecting himself.

[deanoliverstyles]

*nods slowly* So he only likes using people when they're assholes to him?

[hunterhoran]

Makes it less personal, I guess. Doesn’t feel like he owes anyone anything. Hence, the older married guys and the one night stands.

[deanoliverstyles]

*tilts my head and nods again* I guess that makes sense. Sorta.

[hunterhoran]

He say anything else?

[deanoliverstyles]

*shakes my head* He said it gets off soon and I told him maybe you could help with River.

[hunterhoran]

Help is a strong word. At the very least, I can probably get him to text back.

[deanoliverstyles]

I think that's all Cyrus wants.

[hunterhoran]

*hums before tilting my head* Wait, River gave him his number?

[deanoliverstyles]

Apparently. S'what Cyrus said.

[hunterhoran]

*shakes my head* River doesn’t do that.

[deanoliverstyles]

He doesn't give people his number?

[hunterhoran]

Nope. Never has.

[deanoliverstyles]

Does that mean he likes Cyrus?

[hunterhoran]

I honestly have no clue what it means.

[deanoliverstyles]

*spins my cup in my hands and hums* Maybe getting him to respond to Cyrus is enough?

[hunterhoran]

Maybe.

[deanoliverstyles]

Could make things interesting.

[cyrussullivan]

*comes over and sits across from you both, handing you a cookie* As a token of my appreciation.

[deanoliverstyles]

*grins and grabs it, taking off a piece and eating it* It's no problem but I won't say no to a cookie.

[hunterhoran]

*hums* So. My brother gave you his number.

[deanoliverstyles]

*smiles and looks at Cyrus*

[cyrussullivan]

Before he left.

[deanoliverstyles]

*hums and eats the cookie*

[hunterhoran]

Right. Well, unfortunately, you are too boy next door for River to give you another thought. He thinks he’ll break your heart and he doesn’t want that drama.

[deanoliverstyles]

*tilts my head and looks at you*

[cyrussullivan]

It’s not like that, though. I’d know what I’d be getting into. I don’t expect him to change for me.

[deanoliverstyles]

*bites my lip and stays quiet*

[hunterhoran]

*shrugs* Stop being so nice and he’ll think about texting you back.

[deanoliverstyles]

*hums* Does he just like- Be mean to River?

[hunterhoran]

Well, not mean. But less conversational and more just… Sex, I guess.

[deanoliverstyles]

Guess that makes sense.

[cyrussullivan]

I guess, yeah. I can try that.

[deanoliverstyles]

*presses my leg into Hunter's and hums* Glad you're not like your brother.