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Declan Bristol (16) I don't do it for the glory, for the attention; I do it for the rush

[declanbristol-blog]

We aren’t even that bad!

[noahbaates]

Stubborn to the bitter end, I see.

[declanbristol-blog]

Stubborn through and through, babe.

[declanbristol-blog]

Just you wait, hot stuff – ( the name slips out unexpectedly, but he opts to ignore it and continue on. ) – it’ll happen, and when it does, I’ll be waiting to tell you I told ya so.

[noahbaates]

(he snorts. ) If that happens, I’ll transfer and join your team. I’m not staying on a team that can’t even beat McKinley.

[declanbristol-blog]

We aren't even that bad!

[declanbristol-blog]

That’s because they weren’t properly coached before. With me and Loki running things, this team is going to kick your team, and any other team’s ass.

[noahbaates]

Big words, hot shot.

[declanbristol-blog]

Just you wait, hot stuff -- ( the name slips out unexpectedly, but he opts to ignore it and continue on. ) -- it'll happen, and when it does, I'll be waiting to tell you I told ya so.

[declanbristol-blog]

Hey now, I have earned my place as captain, Bates. If there’s anything I know, or know how to do, it’s lacrosse.

[noahbaates]

I know. I’ve played your team, Bristol. The team sucks, but you’re not horrible.

[declanbristol-blog]

That's because they weren't properly coached before. With me and Loki running things, this team is going to kick your team, and any other team's ass.

[declanbristol-blog]

( he just barely catches the grin on noah’s face, quickly adopting his own grin at the sight. ) Good – I guess I might actually wanna be stuck with you.

[noahbaates]

Such poor judgement. To think, you’re going to be captain of the lacrosse team.

[declanbristol-blog]

Hey now, I have earned my place as captain, Bates. If there's anything I know, or know how to do, it's lacrosse.

[declanbristol-blog]

And if I don’t want better?

[noahbaates]

( against his better judgement, noah grins. he looks away, hoping declan doesn’t see it as he tries to fight it down. ) Then you might be stuck with me.

[declanbristol-blog]

( he just barely catches the grin on noah's face, quickly adopting his own grin at the sight. ) Good -- I guess I might actually wanna be stuck with you.

[declanbristol-blog]

( it would be a lie if declan said his heart didn’t sink a bit at that, but he masked it with his smile and sped up so he was beside noah once more. ) Thought we were.

[noahbaates]

You need better friends, Bristol.

[declanbristol-blog]

And if I don't want better?

[declanbristol-blog]

( he slows his movements, turning to face noah. ) What do you mean? Careful of what?

[noahbaates]

( noah glances over at declan, but keeps moving. he calls over his shoulder. ) People might start to mistake us as friends.

[declanbristol-blog]

( it would be a lie if declan said his heart didn't sink a bit at that, but he masked it with his smile and sped up so he was beside noah once more. ) Thought we were.

[declanbristol-blog]

Well, obviously, but on you… I don’t know, on you its just amazing.

[noahbaates]

Careful, Declan. ( it’s said softly, just beneath his breath. the smile that was once on his face is now replaced with a blank expression. he isn’t supposed to do this; he isn’t supposed to want like this. what good has it ever don him? )

[declanbristol-blog]

( he slows his movements, turning to face noah. ) What do you mean? Careful of what?

[declanbristol-blog]

( declan can’t help but smile when the taller boy laughs, his stomach seeming to do flips. ) Good – happy is a good look on you.

[noahbaates]

( noah chances a glance at his companion, a smile still on his lips. ) I think it’s a good look on anyone. ( especially on you, he doesn’t say. )

[declanbristol-blog]

Well, obviously, but on you... I don't know, on you its just amazing.

[declanbristol-blog]

( he shrugs and slips his hands into his pockets as they walk, blue eyes wandering to take in the familiar sights of the neighborhood. ) I like seeing you happy.

[noahbaates]

(it’s not the answer noah is expecting, but he doesn’t say it. he lets out a quiet chuckle, looking away from declan. ) Yeah, I guess I am.

[declanbristol-blog]

( declan can't help but smile when the taller boy laughs, his stomach seeming to do flips. ) Good -- happy is a good look on you.

[declanbristol-blog]

Well, I gotta be honest, I’m really glad you found them.

[noahbaates]

Why?

[declanbristol-blog]

( he shrugs and slips his hands into his pockets as they walk, blue eyes wandering to take in the familiar sights of the neighborhood. ) I like seeing you happy.

[declanbristol-blog]

Well, that, but also in the way that you just seem genuinely happier. I mean, sure, you’re still pretty blank sometimes, but when you’re with one of them, you light up. It’s pretty great to see.

[noahbaates]

They… bring out the best and the worst in me.

[declanbristol-blog]

Well, I gotta be honest, I'm really glad you found them.

[declanbristol-blog]

I think you’re right where you belong. Ever since you met Fi, and moved in with her family, you’ve been better. You’re one of them.

[noahbaates]

If you’re referring to me no longer being a gigantic dick to Kellan, then I guess so. But bullying my cousin’s Marine boyfriend’s baby brother seems like a terrible idea. That’s more a matter of self-preservation than belonging.

[declanbristol-blog]

Well, that, but also in the way that you just seem genuinely happier. I mean, sure, you're still pretty blank sometimes, but when you're with one of them, you light up. It's pretty great to see.

[declanbristol-blog]

Kind of like how you fit in with the Aldrige’s just as well as Fiona does.

[noahbaates]

No, I don’t. But I’m close.

[declanbristol-blog]

I think you're right where you belong. Ever since you met Fi, and moved in with her family, you've been better. You're one of them.

[declanbristol-blog]

Good, walking is always better. ( he slips the piece of paper and his keys into his pocket before laughing at the comment. ) I’m hardly one of them. I’m just… dating one of them.

[noahbaates]

They consider you one of them. You fit with them, just as well as he does.

[declanbristol-blog]

Kind of like how you fit in with the Aldrige's just as well as Fiona does.

[declanbristol-blog]

I don’t think they’re all that fucked up. ( he shrugs and looks to the cars. ) We can drive if you want to, the store is only a couple of blocks away.

[noahbaates]

Then we’ll walk. ( there is a reason no one ever wants to go anywhere with noah. he has a hatred of cars and a love of walking. no, they don’t understand it either. ) And you’re biased. You’re one of them.

[declanbristol-blog]

Good, walking is always better. ( he slips the piece of paper and his keys into his pocket before laughing at the comment. ) I'm hardly one of them. I'm just... dating one of them.