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xavier. 34. host of the late night nightly show with xavier knox.

[thexavierknox]

 To say that Xavier was nervous would be an understatement. He’d been on plenty dates before, obviously, but for some reason, the thought of being on a date with Liam was almost overwhelming to him. He really liked them, he could even go as far as to say he had an honest to god crush on them, and he was afraid of coming off too strong and scaring them way. However, the night had come, and the pair were going out to dinner for the first time. No takeout while sitting on the living room floor, or high as fuck in bed while they had the munchies, but a real night out together.

“I’m a nervous talker, and I’ve taken over the conversation, I’m sorry,” he chuckled. “Okay, let me ask you a question. We know each other relatively well, I’d say. So, what’s one thing about you that I wouldn’t guess?”

@liam-morrison​

[thexavierknox]

professionalchris‌:

Chris was a fan of people watching in large cities because of the freaks and the geeks that walked by. For the most part, Chris was the biggest freak of them all, but he played normal very well, to the point that people paid him no mind. It was better that way because he could analyze in peace. He had a new boy coming to him tonight and from what he knew of him, it was going to be difficult but rewarding. “Excuse me,” he called out as a man walked by. There was something on the ground he hadn’t seen before. “I think you dropped something, darling.”

“Oh, crap,” he said when he realized he’d dropped his access card to the studio. It was always a problem when he lost it, it took forever to get a new key card, and it was annoying in the meantime. He bent down to pick it up and slip it into his back pocket. “Thanks. You totally just saved me.”

[thexavierknox]

doctoranthny‌:

Not to brag but Anthony’s met at least three strangers on his first week at Boystown, notwithstanding the staff he had to hire. That had to count for something, right? After the phone call with his fiance, who kept insisting that he should stop updating them on the ‘new shit he was trying out,’ Anthony decided that he should put more of an effort. Maybe that way, they’d stop this whole ‘break’ nonsense and they can get on with their life. His first stop was at a bar. That’s where non-boring men went to and Anthony would be damned if he was called anything but exciting and fun and super fresh. “Can I have a martini please? Dirty.” James Bond drank martinis so why shouldn’t he? He turned to the nearest person and gave them a nod. “Hey there, I’m Anthony!” Four strangers and counting.

Xavier knew he spent way too much time at the bar, but he hated being alone at home, and it felt like the only place where he could be surrounded by people and get some attention, even if it was the superficial kind. He still appreciated the interactions. He was sipping on his bourbon when the man next to him turned to him. “Hey,” he smiled. “I’m Xavier. Nice to meet you.”

[thexavierknox]

Text ✉️ OPEN

Nathan: So.

Nathan: I may have done something really dumb.

Nathan: And I may have instantly regretted it.

Nathan: But swear you won’t laugh ‘cause I gotta tell someone

Xavier: what did you do?

Xavier: i'm probably gonna laugh

Xavier: but i'll still be supportive i promise

[thexavierknox]

liam-morrison‌:

There were some people Liam felt intimidated by, and some people Liam felt didn’t really understand them, but Xavier wasn’t one of those people. They felt comfortable around him, and Liam would take any excuse to come over or invite him over. “I think so! I mean, the last month or so has been kind of brutal. But maybe things will pick up once everyone decides they don’t wanna go running outside in the colder weather and prefer to get their exercise doing yoga instead of going to the gym. I dunno,” they said, laughing softly. After another bite, they smiled at Xavier’s suggestion. “That’s not a bad idea! A calendar with like… montly or daily yoga sayings? A fund raiser might be a good idea, too. I offer private lessons, but those are kinda… unreliable. For example, we’ll start doing them, and then the clients will drop off the face of the earth. I think because they think I’ll give them shit for missing classes. Honestly, I’m not too hard on people, I don’t think. I try not to be. I know life gets in the way sometimes. But times are getting rough. One of my neighbors is struggling to make rent, too. A lot of things just aren’t in my control, but I’m gonna keep my head above the water, you know?”

“At least you know for sure it will pick up ‘round January. All those new year’s resolutions,” he smiled softly. “Yeah, people buy calendars still, don’t they? At least I do. I feel like they’re still a thing, if they’re still being sold,” he said. “I think once you start skipping something, once you start slacking, it’s easy to completely fall off the wagon. Like, you go to the gym everyday, you’re super strict about it. Then one day something happens, or you’re really not feeling it, so you skip. You feel super guilty, but then you realize there’s really not much of a consequence for skipping one day. So you skip again, and again, and then just drop the thing altogether,” Xavier rambled. “I’m sorry I’m no help. We’re in completely different areas, professionally. Other than me picking up private lessons again, I don’t know what I could do. I should probably pick up my lessons again, though, not gonna lie. I got kinda lazy there. Kinda busy too, but mostly lazy.”

[thexavierknox]

ray-moretti‌:

“I mean, you’re right. It ain’t. I’m a private person, though. I hate having nosy roommates. Michael’s the only roommate I’ve had since I kinda took him under my wing.” Aside from his cell mates, but Xavier didn’t need to know that. “My aunt and uncle kicked the bucket and it was either the foster system, or me. I couldn’t let that happen to him,” Ray wrinkled his nose and shook his head. The alcohol was flowing and made him open up a lot more than he intended to, but there was no harm in telling Xavier. Maybe they weren’t too different, after all. Both of them helped people when they were down on their luck in their own ways. “Are you inviting me back to your place? Cause if you are, that’s gonna be a hard yes, cause I don’t feel like sleeping on a park bench, either,” he mused, laughing as he brought the glass to his lips and took a long swig. “One assumption about you? I mean, I got like ten, but you seem absolutely without a doubt bored out of your fuckin’ mind. I know I’m not wrong, cause I’m good at reading people. It’s a talent,” he winked.

“Mm, yeah, nosy people are the worst,” he agreed simply. He didn’t understand the need to wanna be all up in someone’s business that way. “That was sweet of you to take care of him like that,” he replied. Perhaps Ray wasn’t as don’t give a fuck about anything as he tried to pretend he was. “Yeah, sure, if you wanna come home with me, no objections,” he shrugged. Xavier didn’t like being alone too much. He laughed softly at Ray’s assumption of him. “I’m not bored,” the younger male replied before sipping on his drink. “I’ve just got a resting bitch face, I think. You also make me a teensy bit nervous, to be honest.” He didn’t know how to act when someone wasn’t interested in him. 

[thexavierknox]

liam-morrison‌:

“You’re right about that. We’re always changing and evolving, and my journey’s nowhere near done. It’s interesting to see where life takes us, you know?” Liam said, pushing their hair back away from their face shrugging lightly. They sat back and raised their brows, grinning softly when Xavier said they could eat a napkin and it would be good. He wasn’t wrong! “Well, if it comes back to you, let me know,” they said, leaning over to press a kiss on Xavier’s cheek. They were an affectionate person. Liam took a bite and hummed happily, glad to finally be eating and satisfying those really strong munchies. “Not gonna lie, as good as everything’s been going, I’ve been stressing a little now that the fall is coming. People are starting to lose interest in taking yoga lessons. That means the studio’s enrollment is down anddd… I’m gonna have to find new ways to make some money to keep it open. I need to come up with some ideas.”

Xavier nodded in agreement. It’s good to be focused on the present, looking towards the future, but sometimes it’s good to look back on the past to see your growth. Specially when you’re feeling down on yourself, seeing how much you’ve changed and evolved can help give you hope, at least in Xav’s opinion. “Yeah, I will,” he said softly. Liam was an absolute sweetheart, he didn’t think they would really reject him or anything like that, but he feared that he might scare them off or something, and they had a good thing going right now that Xavier didn’t wanna lose. That kiss on his cheek put a huge smile on the tv host’s face as they continued eating their dinner. “Why’s that? People going into hibernation or something?” he asked. “You should make one of those sexy calendars like the firefighter ones. I’d buy a few hundred copies at least,” he joked. “Private lessons maybe? Or some kind of fundraiser? I’m sure you’ll figure it out, babe.”

[theargylegargoyle]

Reblog if you think it’s okay to platonically say “I Love You” to your friends

[pixie-mage]

Slams the reblog button so damn fast

[thexavierknox]

ray-moretti‌:

Ray would forever look like the kind of guy who needed eight hours of sleep, but it was just the way things were, and he didn’t think anything of it. He also hadn’t thought that Xavier had been flirting with him in the least. Honestly, a guy with a face like that? Pfft. No way. “Yeah. For now anyway, maybe I’ll get my own place, or maybe he’ll get sick of my ass and move in with his boyfriends or somethin’, I dunno.” His gaze flickered away from the blonde down at the other end of the bar back to Xavier. “Gettin’ back on your feet ain’t easy.” Nobody would lease to ex-convicts. Or give them jobs. He had to make do with what he could, and right now, that meant living in that apartment. “Most people ‘round here have room mates, though. It’s not unheard of. I’m wiling to bet you’ve got a nice set up at home on your own. You seem like the type.”

“Well, ain’t the worst thing in the world to have a roommate. ‘Til someone’s trying to get laid, apparently. If it doesn’t pan out with Mr. Bad Highlights over there, I’ve got a room at my place,” he shrugged. God, how did Ray pick that when Xavier told him he could choose anyone in the room? “I’m probably gonna be too hungover to rescue you from a park bench in the morning, so, you know,” he teased lightly. If he couldn’t go back to his own place, and he didn’t find anyone to take him home, Xavier figured he’d at least make sure the man was sleeping with a roof over him this time. “Yeah, I guess it’s a nice place,” Xavier replied vaguely. It was more than nice, but it had been a while since that place had made him happy. He was debating between remodeling or just starting fresh somewhere else. It was too dull, too lonely, and just too big for only him and his cat. “The type,” he repeated. He could imagine what Ray thought of him, which had to be what most people who didn’t know him thought of him, too. Hell, even people who knew him didn’t really see him most times. He was just the gorgeous vapid little star. “What do you think about me, really? I wanna know if at least one assumption you make about me’s right. I’m willing to bet you can’t.”

[thexavierknox]

liam-morrison‌:

“Mmm, maybe I should tell you about the Liam I used to be sometime. A total dudebro from California, always getting drunk, partying with little regard to anyone else,” they said, laughing softly and leaning into Xavier a little. Liam felt comfortable around Xavier, and the man wasn’t wrong in assuming their life was better now. It certainly was. Liam’s brows raised, ready to hear what Xavier had to say when they were interrupted by the doorbell and the food that arrived. “Ooh, yum!” Liam waited as Xavier went to grab plates and chopsticks. They flipped through their phone at some class notifications and random texts, then looked up just in time to catch Xavier’s eyes from the kitchen. They smiled and waited for him to come back. “I’m starving and this smells amazing.” Liam grabbed a plate and some chopsticks, then scooted down to sit on the floor and use the coffee table as a dining table. They patted the spot next to them on the floor. “C’mere. You were telling me about what you were thinking of lately. I wanna know what that was,” they said before bringing some noodles into their mouth with a happy little hum.

Xavier chuckled. It was strange, very unlike the Liam he knew, but it wasn’t impossible to picture. Xavier would’ve liked that Liam, too. “Well, we all change all the time. Evolve. It’s good to look at the past sometimes and see we’ve grown,” he said. He’d been stuck for a long time now, though. “Yeah. We’re super stoned, though, I could probably eat a napkin and think it’s good,” he laughed. The food from that restaurant was consistently good, though, so it could probably only be better in their current starved state. He moved to sit next to Liam when he offered a spot right besides them, and then they asked about what Xavier was saying before, but he’d lost momentum and now he’d chickened out. “I forgot what I was talking about,” he lied. It would probably be a bad idea to ask him out, anyway. Why fuck up a good thing?

[aesthetejay]

thexavierknox‌:

Xavier raised a brow. “Oh please. That is the worst fishing for compliments I’ve ever heard, and I’ve heard a lot of em,” he rolled his eyes. “Who would you like to bring home?” he asked, taking a look around, just out of curiosity but also because maybe he could be a wingman. “Work is stressful, Ray. There’s just been talks and meetings and things going on and I’m tired. You don’t care about it, it’s fine. Just drink with me. Let me catch up with you,” he said, downing his drink and asking the bartender for another.

“Fishing for– you’re fucking crazy. I’m stating facts, I don’t want my ass kissed here. I don’t wanna bring anyone home. Besides, my cousin’s got somethin’ going on at the apartment, so I’m out here keepin’ busy til about midnight when I can come back,” he mused, shrugging his shoulders lightly. “If you think I don’t give a shit about work meetings, you are absolutely right, my friend,” he said, grinning and taking a long sip of his drink. “Life’s fuckin’ hard. We do what we can, and maybe I’ll just have that blonde over there take me home,” he mused, looking past Xavier to a guy on the other side of the bar.

[thexavierknox]

Xavier rolled his eyes yet again and shook his head. He didn't think ugly was a right description for the guy—perhaps he was a bit rough around the edges, he definitely needed to get at least 8 hours of sleep a night, Xavier figured, but ugly wasn't a fair word to describe someone with eyes like Ray's. "Then you need someone to take you with 'em," he chuckled simply. Xavier looked over his shoulder, turning to the man Ray was referring to. He raised a brow, but said nothing. That guy? Over him? He was almost embarrassed. He sipped on his drink, then cleared his throat. Xavier could have anyone he wanted, but it seemed as if all he could think about was the one man who'd expressed absolutely no interest whatsoever on him since they'd met. "Yeah, maybe," he shrugged."So you live with your cousin?"

[thexavierknox]

liam-morrison‌:

Liam smiled at Xavier, drawing a little closer to him. “I’m definitely gonna be one of those old people with crazy superhuman strength, just you wait,” they said, leaning in to steal a soft kiss from the other’s lips. They pulled away and ran their fingers through the other’s thick, dark hair. Liam couldn’t help themself. Hearing Xavier talk about his failed relationship made Liam frown slightly, but they smiled to hear that they kept going and pulled through to the other side. “Work oriented, hm? I suspect someone’s got some soul-searching to do. And I wanna be the one to help him, if he’ll let me,” they said, looking into those beautiful eyes. Liam new Xavier had it all. Money, good looks, popularity, clout. But he could tell the man wasn’t happy through it all, like something was missing. His heart beat faster, wishing they could fill that void with themself, with sunshine and clarity. But it was much too soon to feel that way, and the last thing they wanted was for Xavier to think they wanted only the physical. These things took time. But maybe Xavier would want him around more. “My resolutions were to stop complicating my life. I don’t think I’ve fully succeeded, but I’ve managed to take things a little easier.” But Liam also wanted to find someone to love wholeheartedly. That wasn’t something he could say out loud to anybody.

"I can’t think of a better person to help me,” he smiled. It wasn’t just that he freaking liked Liam, but he trusted them too. He knew whatever he told them was safe with them, that there was no judgment with them, and Xavier needed that. “Well, life is always complicated, I think. We do sometimes it make it more than it needs to be, though,” he replied. That was a good resolution, but a hard one to achieve, too. “I’m glad you’re taking it easy. I haven’t known you long, but I can assume by looking at you that it’s done wonders for you,” he winked. “You know, lately I’ve been thinking about-” he couldn’t finish the sentence, because he was interrupted by the doorbell. “Must be the food,” he said and got up quickly. He took the takeout bags and tipped the delivery guy before heading to the kitchen to set it up in proper plates, and get his reusable chopsticks. He looked at Liam from behind the counter, distracted for a moment before bringing himself back to reality. He brought the food over back to the living room and joined the yogi once again.

[bitchpleaseunicornzarereal-blog]

Be as intrusive as you want, I'll answer 110% honestly.

[thexavierknox]

bitchpleaseunicornzarereal-blog‌:

1. Are looks important in a relationship?

2. Are relationships ever worth it?

3. Are you a virgin?

4. Are you in a relationship?

5. Are you in love?

6. Are you single this year?

7. Can you commit to one person?

8. Describe your crush

9. Describe your perfect mate

10. Do you believe in love at first sight?

11. Do you ever want to get married?

12. Do you forgive betrayal?

13. Do you get jealous easily?

14. Do you have a crush on anyone?

15. Do you have any piercings?

16. Do you have any tattoos?

17. Do you like kissing in public?

20. Do you shower every day?

21. Do you think someone has feelings for you?

22. Do you think someone is thinking about you right now?

23. Do you think you can last in a relationship for 6 months and not cheat?

24. Do you think you’ll be married in 5 years?

25. Do you want to be in a relationship this year?

26. Has anyone told you they don’t want to ever lose you?

27. Has someone ever written a song or poem for you?

28. Have you ever been cheated on?

29. Have you ever cheated on someone?

30. Have you ever considered plastic surgery? If so, what would you change about your body?

31. Have you ever cried over a guy/girl?

32. Have you ever experienced unrequited love?

33. Have you ever had sex with a man?

34. Have you ever had sex with a woman?

35. Have you ever kissed someone older than you?

36. Have you ever liked one of your best friends?

37. Have you ever liked someone who your friends hated?

38. Have you ever liked someone you didn’t expect to?

39. Have you ever wanted someone you couldn’t have?

40. Have you ever written a song or poem for someone?

41. Have you had sex so far this year?

42. How long can you just kiss until your hands start to wander?

43. How long was your longest relationship?

44. How many boyfriends/girlfriends have you had?

45. How many people did you kiss in 2011?

46. How many times did you have sex last year?

47. How old are you?

48. If the person you like says they like someone else, what would you say?

49. If you have a boyfriend/girlfriend, what is your favorite thing about him/her?

50. If your first true love knocked on your door with apology and presents, would you accept?

51. Is there a boy/girl who you would do absolutely everything for?

52. Is there anyone you’ve given up on? Why?

53. Is there someone mad because you’re dating/talking to the person you are?

54. Is there someone you will never forget?

55. Share a relationship story.

56. State 8 facts about your body

57. Things you want to say to an ex

58. What are five ways to win your heart?

59. What do you look like? (Post a picture!)

60. What is the biggest age difference between you and any of your partners?

61. What is the first thing you notice in someone?

62. What is the sexiest thing someone could ever do for/to you?

63. What is your definition of “having sex”?

64. What is your definition of cheating?

65. What is your favourite foreplay routine?

66. What is your favourite roleplay?

67. What is your idea of the perfect date?

68. What is your sexual orientation?

69. What turns you off?

70. What turns you on?

71. What was your kinkiest wet dream?

72. What words do you like to hear during sex?

73. What’s something sweet you’d like someone to do for you?

74. What’s the most superficial characteristic you look for?

75. What’s the sweetest thing anyone’s ever done for you?

76. What’s the sweetest thing you’ve ever done for someone?

77. What’s your opinion on age differences in relationships?

78. What’s your dirtiest secret?

79. When was the last time you felt jealous? Why?

80. When was the last time you told someone you loved them?

81. Who are five people you find attractive?

82. Who is the last person you hugged?

83. Who was your first kiss with?

84. Why did your last relationship fail?

85. Would you ever date someone off of the Internet?

[thexavierknox]

ray-moretti‌:

“Nah, I ain’t lookin’ for trouble if I can help it. I’m not pretty enough to go home with anyone either. Who the fuck is gonna go home with this fucking ugly mug?!” Ray laughed, clearly already somewhat drunk. “But I mean, if anyone wants to start some shit, I’ll finish it, that’s for sure.“ He wasn’t aware of exactly how drunk he was yet because he was sitting, but the room was slowly beginning to spin out. “What kind of steam could a guy like you possibly have, though? You’ve got it all, Samaritan.”

Xavier raised a brow. “Oh please. That is the worst fishing for compliments I’ve ever heard, and I’ve heard a lot of em,” he rolled his eyes. “Who would you like to bring home?” he asked, taking a look around, just out of curiosity but also because maybe he could be a wingman. “Work is stressful, Ray. There’s just been talks and meetings and things going on and I’m tired. You don’t care about it, it’s fine. Just drink with me. Let me catch up with you,” he said, downing his drink and asking the bartender for another.

[thexavierknox]

liam-morrison‌:

“See? You can bake! You should totally invite me over more often and bake me brownies. I bet they’re as delicious as you are,” Liam teased, grinning softly. They ran their fingers through that thick mop of chestnut hair. “Ugh, I’m gonna be twenty nine. Before we know it, I’ll be fifty nine. Hopefully I’ll still have all my hair by then and can still do a handstand, because, honey, I wanna live to one twenty five, like I said! I wanna know about some of your new year’s resolutions, though. Did you accomplish any of the ones you had for this year? Like… what were they?” They were always curious to find out about other people’s resolutions. It gave an insight as to what they were like and what their hopes and aspirations were. Liam loved hearing about those things.

“Well, next time, we gotta bake the damn brownies before we get stoned. I can’t do anything in this state. Just sit here and look at your pretty face,” he said with a smile. “I’ll definitely make you brownies next time you come over,” he promised. “Look at that hair! Of course it’ll still be there when you’re fifty nine! Handstand, though, not so sure, but one can definitely hope.” He sighed as he thought about his resolutions he’d had at the beginning of the year. “Well, to be honest, this year I had none. I was going through a bad break up, and I was just sulking. I guess the only resolution I had was to pull myself through and keep going. Which I guess I accomplished,” he said. He knew Liam was curious though, so he figured he could talk about what kind of resolutions he usually made. “I’m usually very work oriented, I tend to make more resolutions about my professional life than my personal one. What were yours?”

[thexavierknox]

TEXT | MAYBE: XAVIER KNOX

Ollie: RUDE

Ollie: omg, I should invest in a lil bow and arrow with a heart attached to it

Ollie: I might even wear a lil diaper and everything

Ollie: i love you but that's debatable

Xavier: https://twitter.com/reactionroll/status/1087154379507920897

Xavier: touché

[thexavierknox]

TEXT | MAYBE: XAVIER KNOX

Ollie: Uh hello ur talking to a more perfect human rn

Ollie: hm.

Ollie: This makes me wanna have one just so you gotta engage in this budding lil romance

Ollie: Would they come tho? Is that their thing?

Xavier: i love you but that's debatable

Xavier: if it works out you'd be like a cupid.

Xavier: a cute little cherub.

Xavier: i'm not sure but if they don't, you'll still get to see me, and i'm a sight...