How do people deal with online bullies? Long story short, there is someone that keeps finding a way to get into my Twitch and their IP address changes every time so I'm assuming they're using some sort of VPN. This person has been pretty vile and I have to kick them off but now I'm wondering if it's just some foolish kid. If you guys join my live tonight, you might encounter them. do I just ignore them?
Babes… do NOT just ignore it! You deserve so much better than this. What is Twitch doing to stop this guy? What are they doing to deplatform him? Have you sent the chat logs to Twitch? What about the police?
I am! I know. This year has just been insanely quick, no? Do you feel the same way? I feel like just yesterday Winter and Henry walked into my house and looked at me like I had four giant heads.
I can't believe school starts in a month. If I were these kids, I'd be hard-pressed to fight this. Didn't school JUST end? Why does everything feel like a fever dream? Did June even happen? I have a 13-year-old now. Thirteen. Two teenagers and a baby. It's like the plot of a movie. Before we know it, it'll be 2025 and I'll be crying into my champagne.
Fletcher: You and me both. Yeah, I couldn't be away while knowing this happened.
Fletcher: Same, for his sake and everyone who loves him. I will though. The doctors haven't mentioned any food restrictions for him so if you want to get him any favorite snacks or something like that, I bet that would put him in brighter spirits.
Fletcher: Hey, Xavier's awake. His short term memory's affected right now but the dr said it's normal and could improve with time.
Fletcher: I let his family overseas know. Trying not to overwhelm X rn since he's had a hard time with knowing he's been in a coma for almost a week.
Riley: Thank fucking christ... I've been worried sick. I'm glad you're there with him.
Riley: Of course. I'm just relieved things aren't worse than they could have been. Let me know if there is *anything* you and X need. Literally anything.
[private: yeah we're basically stuck together for life now. I know too many secrets. Aldi is an amazing person and compliments you so well. It was meant to be. Well, I do draw inspiration from real life and I'd like that. I'm sure Fletcher will too!]
[private: We've got no choice, I fear. Thank you. I'm glad you think so, too. Maybe now that you and Fletcher are clearly serious about each other, I'll let him tattoo me.\
Xavier was elated for his friends. Most were either happily married and in love or on that path and everything seemed to be falling into place. He knew that life came with hardships too but the fact that they all remained close-knit like a family meant a lot to him. "Definitely." He rubbed Riley's back. Knowing that his best friend's intent was never to get married and then to be whisked away the way he was was amazing. He smiled at the vibe kill comment and then his smile widened when Riley said he was happy for him. "Thank you. You know, I'm very happy too. He really surprised me. In the best way. I know it's early still but I can't imagine not being with him." He laughed. "Oh my God! bet! He'd love to hear that."
Riley grinned at his friend, remembering that feeling early on with Aldrich. He coudln't imagine not being with him either. "God, that's so cheesy," he laughed, though he knew Xavier was being sincere. Riley was genuinely so happy for his friend. "Now that I have your permission, I won't have to get another beer in you to tell me yes to it," he laughed. "And if he finds it weird, well, it's your weirdness, not mine!"
[private] Yeah, I really was. Well, never again. And I'm glad you stuck by me through that foolishness. I owe you big lmao. I'm really glad you found Aldrich. no more duds for you! I wrap up SNL next week until October so I'll have plenty of time to hang out.
[private: It would take a lot more than 'foolishness' to make me stop being your friend, X. You know that. I'm very glad I found Aldrich, too. We both know he's the best man I've ever been with. We will all have to hang out. Maybe it will inspire you to write some skits haha.]
Xavier chuckled at his best friend's words. "Yours was extravagant too so don't even. I love them both for different reasons. And I have to agree on the vibes. They're such a happy couple and so deserving of all of this. Yeah, mate please I don't want to have to rush to the ER tonight." He smiled but secretly worried, still just like when they were kids. The island was terrifying in itself. "I am ridiculous and I have a feeling he'd understand. You know..." He grinned and finished off his appetizer. "This is our first wedding here as a couple." He couldn't help but smile. "It's nice not having to go stag."
Riley laughed and thought back to his own wedding, just a few months before. It was everything he ever wanted it to be and more, not that he spent time thinking about getting married before he met Aldrich. "I think any of our friends who get married deserve the world. They all deserve the greatest happiness. And I would kill the vibe if I needed an ambulance called for me, so I'll not do that," he chuckled. "X, you don't know how happy I am for you. Truly. Seeing you two together - well, it makes more sense than it does on paper. You compliment each other, and considering his celebrity doppelganger would be Ben Barnes," he teased his best friend. "I am so telling him about Prince Caspian being one of your gay awakenings one of these days."
okay so story time. One of my cousins got their hands on a tattoo gun and just drew red lines all over his arm when he was drunk. It was not a good look.
Thanks, man. And you're right! Also, you and I need to hang out more. It really was fun hanging at the bachelor party. I see what Luna doesn't stop talking about you sometimes!
Oh my god... did it get fixed somehow? Or covered up?
Yes! We absolutely should! I had a great time hanging out with you, and I know Aldi had fun. I'm so down to spend more time with friends I don't see as much as I should.
Who: Riley & Xavier ( @xaviernottheprofessor )
What: Riley & Xavier make big confessions before going out to celebrate X's birthday
When: December 31, 2009. That's right, babes, we're throwing it way back!
A/N: The one and only time Riley & Xavier consider smooching
XAVIER
Xavier stared at his outfit in the mirror as a frown slowly formed against his lips. His best friend was still in the bathroom getting ready and Xavier was sure that Riley had had enough of the outfit changes. It was his 18th birthday , first birthday in America and they'd be going out to a few clubs with some schoolmates. There was promise of good company, music, and maybe someone to come home with even if Xavier had other ideas on his mind. He never quite got into the whole wanting to be in a relationship thing and as dramatic as he was, he swore he'd be single forever which would be just fine with him. "Do you think the jeans are too wide, mate? I don't want to look like I'm going to parachute away or something." He shouted out from the living room, incredibly annoyed with everything Xavier chose to throw on. "Do you think Sarah's gonna be there? I think she likes me or maybe you. Unsure. The Jury isn't out yet on that. She likes one of us that's for sure." Xavier didn't mind Sarah. She was funny and smart and she liked the same things he did. She was super into anime like Xavier and liked to doodle while he practised his lines for theater. She liked to stick around the two of them and Xavier enjoyed the familiarity of it all but at the end of the day, if she did like him, she wasn't his type (whatever that meant). It was frustrating to think about it. Maybe Xavier was just broken. This is why he hoped that Sarah liked Riley so that those two could run away together and be an item already. "I think Clayton's marrying Athena. I know we're only 18 but I have a good feeling about these things." He sighed and straightened out his shirt, deciding on his current outfit before plopping on their couch and reaching for a magazine. Xavier flipped through the pages of GQ, wondering when they subscribed to it and stopped at a photo of Prince Caspian. "Bloke's kinda cute." He murmured and then tossed the magazine back on the table. "Rilesss. Riley! Are you okay?"
RILEY
Riley laughed at Xavier’s first few outfit changes, but he excused himself to the bathroom to get himself ready when his best mate decided he still wasn’t satisfied with what he was wearing. “What?” Riley peeked his head out the door. “No, your jeans are fine, mate. Make your arse look good and all that,” he said and rolled his eyes. Riley left the door cracked. At this point, he was dressed and just fixing his hair, putting some gel in it. “Sarah already texted me that she’s going to be there.” Riley thought that if she fancied him, she was barking up the wrong tree. But nobody knew that. Well, almost nobody. Even Xavier was unaware of his short fling with a guy he met in his English class. “I think Sarah likes the idea of dating one of us. It’s the accents.” He hoped she wanted Xavier rather than himself. Riley didn’t respond to Xavier about Clayton because he was in the middle of brushing his teeth. “I’m fine!” He eventually called back and walked into the living room. “Do you really think Clayton is going to marry her? He won’t wait until he’s out of uni to propose?”
XAVIER
“My arse….true.” Xavier checked his ass out a few times, admittedly feeling a bit self conscious about it but he would go with what Riley said as his best friend wouldn’t steer him in the wrong direction. “I think you’re right about Sarah.” He laughed thinking that the girl he sorta fancied. “I don’t think I’m looking for anything serious? Not since Philomena. Ehhh we shall see.” Xavier looked up at Riley when he walked in and smiled. “Oh you look nice! And no, I really don’t think so. He’s obsessed with her and has fancied her since second grade. It’s God awful.” He then chuckled. He will wait to marry after Uni because our parents will rightfully kill them both if they do otherwise. But yeah, it’s happening.” Xavier pointed to the magazine on their small coffee table. “Are we subscribing?” He then picked it up and flipped right back to Prince Caspian. “Have you watched the new Chronicles of Narnia film yet? Have you seen this bloke with the shiny hair?” He picked up the magazine to show Riley. “Got the girls crazy about him.”
RILEY
Riley shrugged a little when Xavier said he wasn’t looking for something serious. “You don’t have to. Just because your brother is down hard doesn’t mean you have to be. Philomena ending up being a bitch. I don’t blame you for not wanting a serious girlfriend.” Riley grinned when Xavier said he looked nice. “Thank you. Have to look good for when you inevitably take a bunch of pictures and post them on Facebook. I put new batteries in my digital camera by the way,” he said. “At least your parents will talk a little sense into him and make him wait.” Riley had to quickly think of an excuse for the GQ magazine. He loved the way the men looked in it. “I got a free subscription. It was between that and Entertainment Weekly. This has less gossip,” he shrugged. “I haven’t seen the new film yet. I may or may not. Narnia is for kids.” Though the actor playing Prince Caspian was well fit. “He’s conventionally attractive. It’s not surprising.”
XAVIER
“Thank you ! Now you tell him that since he thinks you being a year older makes you an expert on love and shite.” He grinned at the photo comment. “oi listen when we’re both older you’ll thank me for taking all these photos of us and our American adventures as mum and dad like to call it. And yeah I took little Philly off my top friends on MySpace too. So I’m pretty sure she’s got the hint.” She was his first and that was as terrible as one might imagine. Another reason he thought maybe he was broken. “Yeah my parents have it covered. They’re already planning a talk for the holidays so be prepared for that. I know you love the drama.” He grinned, still staring at Ben Barnes face. “It’s not for kids!” He chuckled, listening to Riley. “Hm. I wonder sometimes, do you think someone like him would fancy me?” He stopped short, realizing in that moment how open he was being. No one knew about his curiosity and about possibly being Bisexual. Xavier didn’t really understand it himself. “Like…” he scratched the back of his neck and shook his head. “Oh never mind”
RILEY
“Oh god, I’m far from being an expert on love.” Xavier didn’t know the half of it. “I will either than you for capturing my youth or I’ll be mortified that my antics were captured on camera,” he laughed. “Oh good. Does that mean I’m back to being your number one?” He teased. “Ask your mum if I can come over during the winter hols. Lord knows I’m going to want to escape my parents.” Riley almost missed the comment about Ben Barnes, and he just looked at Xavier for a moment. Was X like him? “Whoa! No never mind! Him specifically? I’m sure he’s straight. But someone like him? You’ve got a lot to offer anyone, X. Doesn’t matter what gender they are.” He walked over and hugged Xavier. “You know you’re my best friend no matter who you date, right? As long as they treat you right, I’m happy.”
XAVIER
Xavier laughed at Riley's comment. "I'm sure our future children will enjoy the antics or make fun of us for them. Although, I will bet my entire scholarship fund that Clayton will be first in that department too." Xavier smirked. "Excuse you, you're always my number one. And yeah! You can come. I already asked. She asked me first." Riley was practically family, and his parents would love having him over for the holidays. He was hoping the sudden drop of information didn't make things awkward especially with them having to leave in bit to celebrate his birthday. Hearing the softness in Riley's voice made him feel at ease and he accepted the hug, wrapping his arms around his best friend and closing his eyes for a moment. He pulled away enough to look up at Riley. "Thanks. I--uh...I've never dated a guy before though. I've thought about it. I've thought about it a lot. I'm just weird and I'm already a mess when it comes to dating girls. Guys would be a whole other experience. I don't know. I'm overthinking it, I think. But yeah, I like guys and girls. It's weird because I've done all these things with Philly and other girls but I have no idea what I'm doing with guys? And and how do I know if a guy I'm interested in likes men? I don't want to assume or anything. Oof this is a lot."
RILEY
“Both, probably,” he chuckled. Though Riley never pictured himself having children. He didn’t even think he’d be able to get married. “Oh, Clayton will beat us to every milestone,” he shook his head. Riley was beyond grateful to the Mitchell family for their generosity and kindness to him. “You know dating another man isn’t a prerequisite to being bisexual, right? You just have to know you like boys and girls,” he said. “It’ll happen for you eventually. Being with a guy and all that. I think… figuring out if a man likes another man comes down to shared looks and, well, vibes?” He shrugged. “While we’re stepping out of closets,” Riley started. “I’m gay. Gold star gay at that.”
XAVIER
He smiled at Riley's words, hoping they'd be friends forever. Friends long enough to see each other grow individually and with other people. He had seen firsthand how shitty Riley's parents were and Xavier wanted him to experience the kind of love that helps heal a lot of those wounds. "Absolutely. But that's okay. " His family loved having Riley around. They were big on fostering children and giving them a home when needed. Plenty of his and Clayton's friends had figured that out quickly and had come around whenever they needed a family. He hoped someday to offer that kind of stability to others. Maybe to kids of his own. "Yeah, and that much is true--the part about me liking boys and girls." He sighed, feeling as if a heavy part of his life had been lifted. He nodded, thankful for Riley's advise. "Yeah, that all makes sense. I'll watch out for the vibes then." He placed a hand on his best friend's shoulder as he listened. "Gold star gay, huh?" He cracked a smiled and placed his head on Riley's shoulder. "Riles...I know and I love you all the same."
RILEY
Riley blushed a little. “You know!? Am I that obvious?” He laughed and put his hand over his forehead. “I was trying to be subtle. And secretive if I’m around my mum and dad,” he said. Riley was truly afraid of what his parents would say or do if they learnt he was gay.
XAVIER
Xavier let out a soft chuckle. "I don't think you're obvious at all but we live together, mate and we've known each other for a very long time. You're like the long lost triplet. It's just a feeling I had. And you're not obvious around them. Honestly, no offense to them but I doubt they'd notice if you were." He rubbed Riley's back. "You don't have to come out to them or anyone until you're ready and if you're never ready to come out to them, then don't. If they act a fool, I'll be there to defend you and my parents will be there to adopt you."
RILEY
“Well, I suppose if you already know you won’t mind if I eventually bring a guy back to our place?” He wondered. It warmed Riley’s heart any time X called him the long lost triplet. It felt that way. They had been friends for so long that their lives were so intertwined. “It won’t be for a while. I’m not dating anyone even on the DL. This guy in my English class showed promise last semester, but he wasn’t very good in bed,” he shrugged. “Anyway, I don’t know when or if I will. But I’m glad to have your support. I really am. You’ll always have mine, too.”
XAVIER
"Nah and if you need me to make myself scarce, I'll go to the library or something. Just let me know. That stuff doesn't bother me." Xavier listened intently, remembering how Riley did a year of uni without him here before it was his turn to come to the States. "Now we can be each other's wingmen." He chuckled. "I think we can give each other some solid advise. I have zero experiences with men. Like, not even a kiss, mate so you're going to lead me in the right direction. And I like the sound of that. Just two Brits taking over the West Coast."
RILEY
“I appreciate that,” Riley chuckled. Coming out to Xavier felt like the biggest weight off his shoulders. It was the only thing he had ever hidden from his friend, but now that it was out in the open he felt lighter than air. “We can absolutely be each other’s wingmen. We should go to a gay bar! I think there are some around here that let in people under 21 before certain times on weekends. I’ll find you a man to kiss. I imagine it’s similar to women. Just… they’re taller. And may have facial hair. The accent helps, too. I swear it does.”
XAVIER
It was nice to be able to talk about this with Riley finally. Xavier had some reservations because he wasn't sure what he was feeling made any sense but the more that time passed, the more he realized he did like guys and wanted to explore that. Hearing Riley's confession helped with feeling comfortable with him. He was glad they had each other for this. "I have no clue what happens in America so you'll have to help me with that now that you're a veteran." He chuckled. Even though Xavier had spent time here as a child, he had no memories of it. "Yeah, the accents are a huge turn-on for the Americans from what I've gathered. Mate, I'm barely 5'9. Most will be taller, I'm sure." He laughed. "You know, you're the first person I've told. Not even Clayton knows."
RILEY
Riley laughed at being called a veteran. “I’m so not, mate,” he shook his head. “Not a veteran and not an expert at love. I’ve never been in love. But I’ve had so many guys, and girls for that matter, tell me they love my accent. It’s so funny how much Americans get off on it. Okay, fair. You’re not tall, but that doesn’t matter.” At 6’3, Riley had a good amount of height on Xavier. At one point they were the same height. Then Riley shot up like weeds. “I am honored to be the first. I can’t wait to rub it in his face,” he chuckled. Riley was friends with Clayton as well, but he also had a bit of a brotherly rivalry with him when it came to X.
XAVIER
"I was all wrong about you, tsk tsk." He shook his head in feigned disappointment and then laughed. "That's hilarious. Okay, I'll use my accent to my advantage. And my French. I think I'm an adorable little shrimp. People will love that about me. An adorable shrimp that is turning 18 today!" Xavier's height never got to him but thinking about dating men, he was sure he'd find a match taller and not shorter. "You can do it when we go back for the holidays. He's going to be so intensely upset. I can see it now. Okay, so we have some time before Sarah comes. Do you have a type?"
RILEY
“You just think too highly of me as your slightly older friend,” Riley laughed. “Oh, the French will also work super well. Even if it’s gibberish. You’re not a shrimp! Slightly below the average height. But look,” he said and put his arms around Xavier, looking down at him. “It’s a perfect height, too.” Riley didn’t pull back when Xavier asked him his type. “I haven’t thought that much about it. Brunettes? I’ve never had a thing for blonds. Taller, shorter, I don’t care.”
XAVIER
"You're right. You'll always be my hero." He laughed as well and then laughed even more thinking about talking nonsense in French to people just to get a date. "I can see it all now. they'll be like 'Oh, Xavier. That was so hot what did you say?' meanwhile it'll be my coffee order." He appreciated Riley's encouragement as being a shrimp did have some advantages, he didn't mind being shorter than most folks. "Thanks. You really know how to make someone feel good." He looked up at his best friend with a smile as he listened. "I'm not really a fan of blondes either but if they're nice enough I guess. Brunettes are definitely cuter. Dark hair, dark eyes, all of that." He tilted his head for a few seconds, smiling as he realized how good-looking Riley was. For a fleeting moment, he wondered how come they'd never work out but just as those thoughts appeared, they disappeared and so did the quick urge or wanting to kiss his best friend. "Whoa, you do NOT want to know what I was just thinking." He laughed and leaned into Riley. He was too much of a brother to him. "So brunettes it is. A Prince Caspian look a like for me and a hottie for you."
RILEY
“Sap,” Riley chuckled. “You’ll have to think fast on your feet, mate. And hope you don’t try it with someone who learnt French in high school.” He grinned and shrugged a little. “I have to. You’re one of my favourite people.” Riley noticed the way Xavier looked at him and he tried not to look the same. He tried to avoid the quick glance down at his friend’s lips. Xavier wasn’t not his type. They were practically brothers. Maybe if they met in a bar things would be different, but he couldn’t hook up with X in any way. “Ha… probably the same as me. But nope!” He finally let go. “I love you, no homo. I mean, I am a raging homosexual, but you’re my brother. If we find you a Prince Caspian look alike, you have to at least kiss him. And of course we have to find me a hottie. Poor Sarah. If she hits on me, I may have no choice but to make up a girlfriend. Or simply tell her she’s barking up the wrong tree. She could go for you, though, Mr Bisexual.”
XAVIER
"Takes one to know one." He knew Riley wasn't usually so sappy but knowing that he was himself around Xavier made him happy. "I am the king of bullshitting. Besides, I'm not a great liar so I'll have to just roam my way around things." He cracked another smiled. He felt a genuine and special closeness in that moment with Riley. It was most definitely because of what they had just unloaded on one another but Xavier was temporarily paralyzed by that. Glad that it only lasted seconds before it could ruin their brotherhood, Xavier chuckled at Riley's response. "Shit. Glad I wasn't the only one." He rubbed the back of his head. "Truth is, you know too much, mate. Couldn't date you if I wanted to." He laughed and nudged Riley. "Oh God. Okay, ok ok ok. Tonight I kiss a guy." He said it with confidence. "I'm going to just go right up to this guy and be like ahem. He's going to turn around and I'm just gonna smack one right on him." Xavier raised a brow and then shook his head. "No, that's not right. I mean, who does that? I'll politely ask, 'hello there are you tired? because you've been running through my mind all day. AND THEN I will kiss them." Xavier laughed again and sighed. "Oh, lord. This will be a day to remember. And I love Sarah but I can't date her either. She also knows too much. It's okay. We'll find her a Brit among the masses."
RILEY
“You know too much, too! Date your best friend blah, blah, blah. Not like this!” He laughed. “Oh god… maybe not. But get a guy dancing and laughing with you and he’ll be a goner. I promise,” he grinned. “Okay, no dating people you already know too well. That’s fine! We will find you a good partner. I won’t rest until you’re happy and sappy and in love.”
XAVIER
"Yeah that doesn't apply to us though I'm sure Clayton would LOVE to see it. We should trick him when we get back. Oh my God! Let's do that." He chuckled and felt his cheeks burn up at the thought of dancing with another guy and making them laugh. He loved making people laugh. It made him feel good about himself and it was a great way to cope with his anxiety. "Good plan and I'll do the same for you. I want to see you happy and in love but not married straight out of Uni like a brother of ours. Ready? I wonder if they'll play Sean Paul tonight!"
He truly is! I married him for a reason. Hahaha I don't think he was in any state to give any of us tattoos, but that would be hilarious. I'm so glad I was there, mate. And I enjoyed the shit out of your wedding. It was almost as good as mine 😜 But really, it was a kickass wedding.
lol don't underestimate the tattoo king lol honestly, it would have been a stupid tattoo so I'm glad some people were sober to have stopped that lmao. Yes! I love to hear it. It was an incredible night!
Ha! Fair! Drunk tattoos are never masterpieces, so it is good that it was stopped. You and Jade looked so happy and in love, which is really all anyone can ask for at a wedding.
I love Aldi for that. He's the best. oh my God! FLETCHER! You right. I'm surprised I didn't get a drunk tattoo to be honest. I'm really glad you came by the way. Did you two enjoy the wedding?
He truly is! I married him for a reason. Hahaha I don't think he was in any state to give any of us tattoos, but that would be hilarious. I'm so glad I was there, mate. And I enjoyed the shit out of your wedding. It was almost as good as mine 😜 But really, it was a kickass wedding.
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