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[nerissa-the-wild]

I finally got a car!// Starky & Nerissa

[nerissa-the-wild]

Nerissa let’s out a gasp and practically screams his name. “Starky!” She ran over to the wheel touching the flat tire. She didn’t think he would actually do it, but he did. That damn pirate. She looked at the wallet throwing it back at him but keeping a hold of the cash and his credit card. “Just fucking go, Starky.” He had hurt her baby and she wasn’t really sure how else she should react.

[starkyclean]

He thought the girl's reaction was a bit over the top. It was just a tire. There were a few gas stations in town that sold used tires and then, of course, there were the two competing garages, and he worked for one of them. Tires could be replaced; he had let her car off relatively unscathed.

He picked up the wallet and brushed the dirt off of it. "You know what?" he said, "Keep the cash and the cards. Put the new tire on one of them and keep the cash as... a gift." He would cancel all but one of the cards as soon as he got back to the office. He would pay for her new tire; he did pop it after all. "Next time maybe think about who you are threatening Mermaid. Next time you won't get off so easily." His words sounded harsh and he intended them to. He did not like being the bad guy but he was done with allowing people to think he was a push over because of his demeanor. He was a goddamn Pirate and should be treated as such .

[starkyclean]

Surprise - Isaac + Starky

[isaac-the-grocer]

Isaac watched as the man walked in, smiling to him and taking the glass that was handed to him. Swirling the wine in the glass and taking a sip, he let it sit on his tongue for a minute as he smiled brightly in satisfaction with the swallow. “It’s perfect.” He said, placing the glass down for a second before taking the cheese knife and cutting a small piece of the cheese. It was pungent so it only needed just a bit. Placing it to the cracker and taking a sniff, he popped it into his mouth and sighed happily. “Lovely pairings.” He said, relaxing into the couch.

Noticing how Starkey sat so far away, he raised a brow and crossed his legs in the other direction while taking his glass to take a sip once more. “Why are you so far away. This is a date, not one of our business meetings.” He said, smiling warmly to Starkey. “If you’re uncomfortable, you can stay where you are and we can just drop the whole date part if you’re not too happy with it.” Isaac told him, smiling to him and patting the spot next to him on the couch.

[starkyclean]

Starky took a sip from his glass finishing it and smiled. "Oh but I get a much better view from over here," he mused.

Pushing himself out the chair he walked the few steps over to the couch standing over Isaac. He picked up the bottle off of the table and poured himself another glass. "I made no such requests Isaac. Are you trying to put words in my mouth?" Starky squinted as he asked that last question filling the words with sarcasm taking a seat where Isaac had indicated.

He wanted to know more about Isaac. They had lived in the same town for a long time that much was true but they did not run in the same circles. They were almost strangers till he had bought the man a drink at the race track.

[starkyclean]

Surprise - Isaac + Starky

[isaac-the-grocer]

"This is new for you? Well, I’ll be sure to go easy on you. No funny business." He said with a chuckle, looking to the other man as he squirmed. He knew stools weren’t exactly the most comfortable things to sit on. "If you want, you can sit in the living room if you want to sit somewhere more comfortable. I’ll be done with this soon." He said, smiling to Starkey. The man was incredibly handsome and Isaac would be a fool to say he didn’t find the man attractive in any way at all. Who wouldn’t want to stare into that blue-eyed gaze all day or stroke that chiseled jaw adoringly?

Looking to the cutting board and pulling out a cheese knife, he placed the gouda and the knife next to the cheese. Looking to Starkey when he talked, Isaac snickered before shaking his head. “You always wash fruit before you eat it. Always.” He said, taking half of the grapes from each bunch and started rinsing them in the sink behind him. “Who told you that you could eat fruit without cleaning them? Always do that, no matter the source.” He said, popping a grape into his mouth and chewing slowly as he reached for a bowl to put the grapes into it.

Once he had the grapes in the bowl and placed them onto the large wooden cutting board, he got the crackers and started spill them in perfect line onto the cutting board. “There, a wine platter.” He said, smiling to Starkey before placing the box of crackers back into the bag. Picking up the cutting board, he spoke to Starkey as he walked out. “Can you get the glasses and bottle please?” He said, getting to the living room which was right next to the kitchen and placed them onto the coffee table and sat on the couch across from it. He picked up the remote for the stereo system, playing some Sinatra since he had it up already. He sang softly along to “The Way You Look Tonight” since he restarted it because he didn’t get to finish it. His legs we crossed casually as he kicked off his slippers under the coffee table, his dark eyes on the coffee table as a hand ran through his nearly dry, silky hair.

[starkyclean]

"Well, I guess I have learned my lesson," he said tossing the squished grape down the disposal. Isaac set the platter and made his way to the living room. Starky lingered in the kitchen opening drawers till he found one with a bottle opener. Flipping out the serrated foil-cutter he twisted the bottle with one hand against the edge. The top of the foil fell away exposing the cork. For the price Starky was glad it was real cork and not the new foam variety he was so used to seeing recently.

The cork came out with ease; the bottle was clearly stored properly. Grabbing two bulbous wine glasses in one hand from the cabinet Starky walked over to the coffee table. He set the glasses down and poured each about two fingers high. Isaac sat relaxed in his robe and pajama pants on the couch. He handed Isaac one of the wine glasses. Starky stared him up and down taking him in as he sat down on the adjacent chair.

Isaac was not a large man but he was not too sender either. He had dark features and beautiful long black hair. Where Starky was broad in the shoulder Isaac was more trim and fit. The man would be very easy to lift, thought Starky as he sipped the wine. "How does it compare?" he asked.

[nerissa-the-wild]

I finally got a car!// Starky & Nerissa

[nerissa-the-wild]

"And I will take it to Underground instead. They wouldn’t question if I used your card, because they don’t care." She crossed her arms smirking. "Touch that paint and I really will take this wallet, then I’ll run you over with my car." She takes the cash out of the wallet counting it. 

[starkyclean]

At that threat Starky took the knife off of the hood of the car. "You know you really are leaving me no choice here"

Starky makes his way around the hood of the car to the front tire on the drivers side. He flips the knife around in his hand and plunges it in to the tire before pulling it back out again. As he makes his way to the rear tire, there is a long hiss as the tire looses pressure till it sits on the rim.

[starkyclean]

Surprise - Isaac + Starky

[isaac-the-grocer]

Seeing the gift being placed down, he remembered when Starkey had told him about it. Ah, so this was it. Picking it up and starting to open it, he found a lovely martini shaker and martini glass. Smiling warmly to it, he held it up to him to show his thanks. “This is very sweet of you, and funny in it’s own way since this puppy is a general reason why I was so hung over.” He said with a soft laugh, cupping the man’s cheek if he let him in contact to show he was very grateful. Pulling his hand away and placing the items in the sink to wash and use later, he moved to look at the items in the bag. “I feel bad that I don’t have a gift for you Starkey.” He blushing when he took in the fact that the man was actually wanting a date out of Isaac. When was the last time he was actually on a date? “You know what’s funny…I haven’t been on an actual date in a very long time. Not since I was twenty-three.” He said, looking to Starkey for a second while he held the cheese as his dark eyes locked on the other’s blue gaze. “It’s very nice of you. And I honestly had no idea you wanted this from me. I’m used to being the one who makes the decisions and plans and surprises. This is pretty new for me.” He admitted, blushing again as he ran a hand through his own hair.

[starkyclean]

Starky holds up his wrist showing Isaac the watch he had bought him the other week. "I think we are even Mr. Gardner," he says with a smile. He had received a couple compliments on it this afternoon. He had skirted around explanations on its origins preferring to keep Isaac anonymous and vaguely replying, an admirer, with a sly grin.

Isaac's touch did not help quiet his erection. He shifted slightly on the stool trying to discreetly adjust him self once again. He probably look pretty uncomfortable squirming around but he was anything but.

The man admitted it had been nearly half a decade since his last official date. Starky himself had never been on one. He had tried a couple times to request a date with some of the pretty girls in his high school class back in the day but they scoffed at him. He had been extremely scrawny back then. Years of self-discipline and relative social isolation had seen positive physical change in Starky. His confidence improved, even if it was just superficially, and he had spent many hours in the gym refusing to allow his physic to slip once he achieved a reflection he could tolerate. "Well I'm glad to be a change of pace for you. This certainly is new for me," he said not just meaning men but dates in general. Starky reached out and popped a grape into his mouth. He made a face, the grape was just a bit bitter. "Maybe these should be washed first," he chuckled spitting the grape out on to a napkin.

[starkyclean]

Dive Bar - Open

Why have I been avoiding The Lagoon for so long? Everyone is so friendly here.

[nerissa-the-wild]

I finally got a car!// Starky & Nerissa

[nerissa-the-wild]

-She was a bit surprised at Starky’s attempt to have her give back his wallet, but she figured she still had the upper hand- Yeah and it would be a shame that you’d have to pay for the repairs. -She holds up his wallet- Now I wouldn’t suggest doing that.

[starkyclean]

Starky pressed the knife lightly down in to the paint pricking the perfectly smooth finish. "I work at an auto repair shop it would be very simple to make repairs on your car. Who knows how long we would have to keep it in the shop. That is the real question isn't?"

[starkyclean]

Surprise - Isaac + Starky

[isaac-the-grocer]

Here. ((He said, moving back to the laundry room and digging in his laundry basket with the folded, clean clothes in it. Grabbing a pair of silk pajama pants, he slipped into them and bending slightly so his backside was exposed just enough for someone to see before slipping them on all the way. Standing up and tying the string, he made his way back to Starkey while tossing his hair around a bit. He gestured to the kitchen, making his way towards it.)) C’mon. I’ve got items to cut the gouda and wine glasses in here. ((Isaac said, going to one of the cabinets in his rather large kitchen and started to pull out a couple of wine glasses and a cheese knife as well as a large, wooden cutting board. Placing them on the island in the kitchen, he smiled to Starkey as he rest his hip against the edge of it.)) You surprise me at every turn, Mr. Stark. A handsome man such as yourself must have so much mystery. Tell me about yourself…and if this is a date, I would love to tell you more about myself as long as you tell me more about you as well.

[starkyclean]

Starky watched as Isaac's robe rode up just high enough to give him a quick tease. Hadn't the robe been down to his knees when he answered the door? Isaac must be /trying/ to tease him. Starky found himself stiffening slightly. That was a reaction he could not ignore he certainly was feeling /something/. Isaac walked back and lead him to the kitchen. Walking slightly behind Isaac he adjusted him self making his erection less noticeable. He set the tote bag on the counter and began to pull out the items. The wine, the cheese, the fruit, and his present for Isaac. "Well lets start with this surprise." he suggested placing the git wrapped item in front of Isaac.

[nerissa-the-wild]

I finally got a car!// Starky & Nerissa

[nerissa-the-wild]

"Are you threatening to kill me Starky? Because again your friends wouldn’t be very happy with you." She began looking through his wallet and pulled out a twenty. "You keep a nice amount of cash on you don’t you?" 

[starkyclean]

I may be close with our sheriff after our last little escapade but I doubt he would allow me to get away with /that/ much. (He looks at the knife and smiles)

(taking the knife and places the tip on the hood of her car with out moving it) Now It would be a shame if you made me mess up this beauty.

[nerissa-the-wild]

I finally got a car!// Starky & Nerissa

[nerissa-the-wild]

Not if you don’t catch me. I know what to do now, Starkey. I could sell your ID if I wanted to. -She opens his wallet and pulls out the ID- Or your credit cards? I could get quite a bit for those. And of course I would pocket the cash myself. 

[starkyclean]

Looking quite seriously at the girl he puts his hands casually in his jacket pocket and pulls out his keys on which he has a picket sized swiss army knife. "There is no way I'm going to let that happen," He threatened. "Now a good little girl and give it back. You don't want to play this game with me. It will only end badly for you"

[starkyclean]

Surprise - Isaac + Starky

[isaac-the-grocer]

((When Starkey spoke and he saw that blush on his cheeks, he couldn’t help but give an endearing expression to the man. It was so adorable how flustered he was.)) You don’t need to know who you are, Starkey, but come in. I’m freezing with that wind hitting me. ((He said, waving the man in before closing the door behind them.)) I’m giving you a chance because you never turned me down from anything…like this, nor did I turn you down. Assumptions were made but nothing…happened. ((He said, his eyes looking into the other man’s once more as he moved to the laundry room across the hall from the kitchen archway. Placing the towel into the hamper there, he walked out while running a hand through his hair and the robe sticking to his body just a bit.)) Make yourself comfortable wherever and I’ll be right down. I’m going to go get dressed…unless you want me in the robe still.

[starkyclean]

(Starky looks away bashfully.) The robe is quite stylish. (Starky was glad for everything Isaac had just said. He was right. Assumptions were made and now he would be able to make up for it)

[nerissa-the-wild]

I finally got a car!// Starky & Nerissa

[nerissa-the-wild]

-as she is pushed away she slips his wallet from his back pocket- Are you sure? Because some things in life aren’t so free and you might want your wallet for that. -She holds up his wallet smiling mischievously- 

[starkyclean]

(when he sees his wallet he reaches for his back pocket and feels it missing. He also checks for his cell phone and keys which are still there)

Well you are clever aren't you? Let's not have a repeat of last time, Nerissa. You were not to happy after we were finished with you then and I very much doubt you will enjoy it again.

[nerissa-the-wild]

I finally got a car!// Starky & Nerissa

[nerissa-the-wild]

I was thinking the mayor actually. -She leaned in placing her arms around him her hands reach for his ass and his back pocket- But you know what’s weird. My services are free for you but you never seem to use them. Don’t you think that’s a bit strange? 

[starkyclean]

(Starky tenses up slightly as the women comes closer. He He places his hand on the girls shoulder and firmly pushes her away.)

I'm one of those boys who likes to keep his toy's on the shelf where he can see them.

[nerissa-the-wild]

I finally got a car!// Starky & Nerissa

[nerissa-the-wild]

-She smiles mischievously and takes a step towards Starkey- You’re right but if someone finds out about the little deal we all made they may have no other choice. -Her hand reaches up and runs her fingers through his hair- There is nothing like screwing a virgin. 

[starkyclean]

And who are they going to tell?(He reaches over and brushes a lock of hair out of her face) The Sheriff? (Starky said sarcastically)

[starkyclean]

Surprise - Isaac + Starky

[isaac-the-grocer]

((Isaac’s eyes widened and he found himself speechless.)) So…this…is for me? You tried asking me out on a date earlier? ((He asked, surprised and leaning against the door as he nipped his bottom lip with a bright blush, his dark eyes meeting the man’s lighter gaze.)) But you said you were not…you told me that…

Starkey…you are the hardest man to figure out.

[starkyclean]

(Starky's cheeks burned at the insinuation. He knew that Isaac was not trying to make him feel uncomfortable but yet he was unable to answer the question himself. His feelings confused him just as much as it did Isaac.) I was indeed asking you out at the store.

Look Isaac, I do not know exactly what it is I am. I did though owe you a second chance... well, I guess, I am the one who deserved the second chance.

[starkyclean]

Surprise - Isaac + Starky

[isaac-the-grocer]

((Isaac had been in the shower, his music rather loud in the bathroom thanks to the stereo system he had set up in there. Thankfully, though, the radio usually turned down when the doorbell rang. It was always lovely to have the money to buy technology that brought convenience. Sighing heavily, and jumping out of the shower, he grabbed his short knee length silk robe and had already dried himself a bit before slipping on his slippers. Nearly running out of his bedroom and down the stairs, he shook the towel over his head and tried to dry it as much as he could before opening the door.)) Sorry, I - ((He started, getting cut off by the surprise of Starkey at his door.)) Mr. Stark, um… ((He said, sighing heavily with a bright blush on his face of embarrassment.)) What are you doing here? I thought you had a date tonight.

[starkyclean]

Well I still do. Unless you have plans tonight? (he said hoping that Isaac was not preparing for a night out)

I may have been less then completely upfront at the store today. I did bring that gift I promised you.

[starkyclean]

Suprise - Isaac + Starky

(Starky walked up the the main door of Isaac's home. He straightened his tie nervously and clutched the bag which contained the food he bought and the wine Isaac had bought him. He also held a gift wrapped package. He rung the door bell and waited.)