Forgive the title, please
Me no own, you no sue. Gracias.
A/N: Not sure, how accurate the dialogue in the beginning is, I took it off the episode, but the episode was in German and I translated it back into English myself, so chances are, it's a bit off.
"I want it back tomorrow, and *washed*." Face said, as he pushed the shirt against Murdock's chest, before sitting back down on the couch.
"Bright white," Murdock answered, not letting the gruff tone fool him.
"Quite an effort for a lousy job as a waiter," BA commented, happy about the opportunity to tease Murdock.
"No, no, no, working as a waiter leads into a safe and prosperous future. If you get a job in one of the finer restaurants, you can make more than $ 100.000 a year!" Murdock instantly defended his new occupation.
"And most of it tax-free," Face added, true to himself.
"I would never cheat on the government, not with what it's done for me," Murdock answered sincerely.
"Say, that joint you work in... is that one of the finer restaurants?" Frankie asked, his tone saying that he strongly doubted it.
"Ah, no... that's more of an entry. It's cosy, not too big, good kitchen..." Murdock's face lit up like he'd just had sort of an epiphany. "Hey, Hannibal, BA! Why don't you come over and let me spoil you some, you sure deserve it!"
"Hey, man, forget it," BA answered. "Today's Monday, there's football, Redskins against Cowboys!" He hit his own palm with one fist in an excited gesture.
"Hannibal?" Murdock hopefully turned to Hannibal.
"Sorry, I planned on staying at home tonight, watch some football... and Wendy said she'd probably drop by."
"Face, Frankie?" Murdock asked the two men he originally had not want to take along, if for pretty contrary reasons. One he didn't want to take along because he didn't like him too much, the other because he liked him too much.
Surprisingly enough Frankie chose to do what "Johnny" did. After all that time he'd spent with them, he was still insecure about his position within the team, and whenever he had a choice, he did what Hannibal did – especially when the alternative included Murdock.
"Face?" Murdock asked.
"Uhm, I guess I'll stay here as well. I've had Italian food the last four days, I'm in for a change. Now if you worked at a steak house..." Face grinned at Murdock. "Another time, ok?"
"Ok... " Murdock's shoulders slumped a little, but he wouldn't force any of his friends into anything. If they didn't want to come to the Villa Cucina, they didn't want to come. End of story.
"Have fun with my shirt, though," Face said teasingly, and patted Murdock's shoulder lightly.
"I'm sure I will," Murdock replied with a certain undertone.
"I'll accompany you outside," Face offered at that, getting up and gently pulling Murdock to the door. Once out of sight of the others, Face bowed forward and pressed his lips against Murdock's. "Maybe I should come along, after all," he whispered.
"You're in for a change, I thought?" Murdock playfully replied.
"Change of *food*, dummy." Face gave him another kiss, "not change of..." he trailed off, interrupting the meaningful silence after a moment, "And that's probably just another reason for me not to come along. I'm not sure how long I can resist you in that red vest..."
Murdock chuckled happily. Exactly why he had not wanted to take Face along originally. He had no idea how well he had his hormones in check, and a waiter with a hard-on was... unthinkable.
"You'd better leave now, or you'll be late." Face whispered before he gave him a third kiss, this one deeper and longer than the earlier ones.
"Ok. You go back inside, tease BA for me." Murdock said with a grin, as they parted.
"Will do."
After another short peck Murdock was at his car, revelling in the feeling of his racing heart. So far, Face and he had been sharing hardly more than kisses. Their relationship had intensified over the years, and now that Face's possibilities to roam around were limited, it had intensified even more. One had led to the other and one day, only two months ago, they had suddenly been kissing.
They had been spending a nice, relaxed afternoon in the garden, talking about whatever had come to their minds. Slowly things had become more and more personal, and in retrospect, Murdock couldn't say who started it, just that suddenly their faces had come close, their breath had accelerated, and the next moment their lips had touched. Face's lips had been so soft and alluring. And *boy* could that man kiss! Murdock had lost himself in that kiss, as he was still losing himself in each of Face's kisses.
From then on, each of their encounters had lead to kissing somehow. And just last week Face had hinted that that wasn't enough for him anymore.
Murdock's eyes lit up. Oh yes, just to think of exploring this. Murdock couldn't help grinning. Who would have ever thought he'd fall for a man? He had considered himself to be straight as can be, and then... then Face had come along, and Murdock couldn't think of anyone else he'd want to be with.
TBC
