Ok, so I'm taking a break from CLU and having some Joey time. No real smut this time though. Lo siento. Hope you enjoy.
Billy smacked Joey on the shoulder, prompting a small grunt.
"Then he took off out of there like his ass was on fire!" He laughed. Joey rolled his eyes at his big brother. He'd been telling this story for weeks about Joey stealing a car to dump it less than three miles away. Bodie gripped his stomach, howling with laughter in the booth next to Joey.
"I wish I could have seen it, man!" He cried. "Who does that?" Billy smiled, pulling his cigarette from his mouth.
"Didn't pick up the phone for twenty minutes. I thought he'd fainted." Joey growled quietly. His brother was being a real dick tonight.
"Or crashed!" Billy added.
The crew had gone out for a drink and then wandered into a local burger joint at a little past one in the morning. Baggy and Spink were high as kites, sitting next to each other on Billy's right. Joey sat opposite his brother, Bodie and Tommy to his right. The forty-something waitress had taken their orders, and their remarks, without batting an eyelash and now sauntered towards them, balancing four glasses on a tray. Billy lost his smile when she neared, maintaining his reputation as a tough guy.
"Coke." Spink stared at her like she was made of solid gold and she rolled her eyes, plopping the drink in front of him. Bodie leaned forward, still laughing.
"I wonder what he did for twenty minutes." He teased, elbowing Joey in the ribs.
"Coke."
Billy looked over at his little brother, a grin curling one corner of his mouth.
"Probably jerked off in the backseat." Bodie laughed loudly and Tommy snickered. The waitress rolled her eyes again.
"Pibb."
Joey wanted so badly to shove the truth down his brother's throat. I didn't jerk off, I got laid. But he knew Billy would flip out, pissed he'd let a girl see him, then let her go. Billy wouldn't have been so forgiving.
"Sprite."
Bodie shoved Joey playfully.
"It's ok Joe, we all have our dry spells." Billy laughed dryly, eyeing the waitress.
"Speak for yourself, Bode." She ignored him and shuffled off. Joey'd had enough.
"Fuck off." He grumbled, turning his head to Bodie. "I get more tail than both you and Tom." Bodie only laughed, clapping Joey on the shoulder.
"Sure you do." Tommy reddened and leaned forward.
"I get laid every night, asshole!" He snapped. Billy hissed out a laugh with his cigarette smoke.
"By your girlfriend." He rumbled. Bodie snorted.
"It doesn't count if it's the same girl." He laughed, nodding to Billy. "Right, Bill?" Billy nodded, flashing the charming Darley smile.
"Do I look like I fuck'd the same broad twice?" He chuckled. Joey couldn't help but laugh at that. Many times, Billy had hooked up with one girl then rolled out of bed to pick up another. Joey knew it was for appearances, but even so, Billy wasn't the monogamous type.
"You're right, Bill." Joey said, his face breaking into a grin. "You're one diseased, motherfucker." Bodie howled and Billy's smiled disappeared. Joey threw him another Darley smile, raising an eyebrow. Billy reached out with one hand and swatted his brother's face, not hard but not gently.
"Fuck you, wiseass." He muttered, his cigarette between his lips.
The waitress leaned against the counter, trying to lift a heavy load of food towards their table. A girl ran around from the kitchen, her hands nimbly lifting two plates from the tray.
"I've got you, Maggie." She chuckled, waiting for the older woman to lead her towards the table. Joey whirled at the girls voice and his heart sank.
"Thank you sweetie." Maggie cooed, hoisting the tray onto her hip. "I'm getting to old for this. Tell your father I'd like a nice fat retirement check." Joey whipped his head back toward Billy, trying to hide the shock on his face. Billy cocked his head slightly but was distracted when Maggie approached with their orders.
"Cheeseburger, no tomato." Joey stared down at the table, his leg bouncing nervously. Bodie flicked his hand and Maggie put the plate in front of him.
"Hamburger, add mayo." Tommy repeated Bodie's gesture.
"Baconburger, only ketchup." Billy stared at Joey and Maggie glanced around the table. Billy reached out, cigarette between two fingers, and pointed at the space in front of Joey. Joey jerked up, remembering his order.
"Yeah, sorry." Maggie grabbed the last plate from her tray.
"Grilled chicken sandwich, add mustard and pickle." Billy snorted and Spink raised two fingers. Maggie set the plate down and turned. The girl appeared to her side, holding the remaining two plates. She locked eyes with Joey and they both froze. Danny's voice cracked as she struggled to announce the plates.
"Uh, Cheeseburger, no lettuce." Baggy leaned forward and she carefully tried to reach past Billy to set his plate down. Joey sat very still, watching his brother. Billy grinned as she stretched in front of him.
"That leaves me." He purred, looking up at her with his classic smolder. She put his plate down.
"Deluxe." Danny confirmed, smiling gently. Billy leaned forward, cigarette level with his eyes.
"Thank you.." He paused, glancing down at her shirt. Joey felt an overwhelming sense of jealousy. His brother was shameless. "…you don't have a nametag." Billy purred. Maggie had already left the table, bored.
"Danielle." She said, brushing a stray strand of red hair behind her ear. Billy took a drag and Danny awkwardly glanced at Joey. He gave her a tight-lipped smile, hoping she wouldn't speak to him. "Enjoy." Danny added, backing away from the table. Billy exhaled and followed her with his eyes.
"I will." He purred. Joey's ears burned and he forced himself to take it out on his burger, biting it hard. Billy turned back toward the group and lowered his voice. "Woowy." He murmured. Bodie raised an eyebrow, coming up for air. "See the ass on that girl?" Billy growled, eyeing her as she returned to the counter. Bodie leaned forward to look and he smiled as he chewed. Baggy craned to look over Billy.
Joey fought the growing urge to speak. Since when does he care about a girl? Danny was talking quietly to Maggie at the front. She glanced at him and Joey felt his chest tighten. What the fuck was his problem? Billy caught his brother frowning at the burger in his hands.
"What, you don't like girls now?" Billy bellowed. Joey swallowed hard, putting the sandwich down.
"Fuck you and your diseased dick." Joey growled, his anger getting the best of him. Bodie froze mid-chew and Baggy swallowed a gulp of his drink. Billy stared at him and Joey knew he'd crossed the line. The table went silent, everyone watching Billy, waiting. His arm lowered and he ground his cigarette into Joey's burger, keeping his eyes locked on his brother's face.
"Let's go." Billy growled, standing from the booth. Baggy shoved a mouthful of sandwich in his mouth and Spink shrugged, taking his along as the two followed Billy out. Joey rose, Bodie and Tommy sliding out after him.
"Billy…" Joey started, walking toward his brother.
"SIT DOWN!" Billy screamed. All heads turned and Joey obediently sat back down into the booth alone. The rest of the guys filed out the door, leaving Billy glaring at his brother. He rubbed the back of his hand over his nose and sniffed. Then he left. Joey groaned, looking at the food left all over the table. Billy hadn't even touched his burger and Joey was left with the check. His brother's car started outside. And now he didn't have a ride.
"You want the check?" Maggie had wandered over to him, her eyes alert for the first time that evening. Joey sniffed, trying to regain some dignity. He glared at her and she flopped it on the table. "Pay it or I'm callin' the cops." She mumbled, walking back to the counter. Joey let his head fall back on the back of the booth. Then he eyed Billy's burger. Why not? He reached for his brother's plate and took off the bun, switching it with the butt impaled one. Taking a big bite, he settled back into the seat, pretending he was totally over what had just happened. He was almost done when she approached his booth.
"Smooth." Danny slid into the seat across from him. Joey looked around, worried someone would see them talking.
"You shouldn't talk to me." He murmured, shoving more burger into his mouth. Danny leaned over Billy's plate.
"Why? You too cool?" She teased, picking up Billy's fork and dangling it between two fingers. Joey grinned.
"People might get the wrong idea." He answered, swallowing.
"What idea would that be?" Danny was playing with him, swinging the fork over Billy's sandwich.
"I have a bit of a reputation." He said, smirking. Danny laughed.
"Yeah, getting stuck with the bill." Joey rolled his eyes.
"Billy will pay me later." He knew it was true. His brother may punish him, but he always compensated somehow. They had enough problems with their father; they needed to be on the same team.
"So…" She giggled, glancing towards the counter. Maggie was watching discretely, wiping with a rag. "…you wanna stick around? Catch a ride with me?" Danny asked, looking back at Joey. He grinned.
"A ride?" She rolled her eyes. Joey laughed at the reaction. She pointed the fork at him.
"Perv." Joey cocked his head, raising an eyebrow.
"Can you blame me?" Danny blushed then dropped the fork. He'd pushed it.
"Forget it." She mumbled, standing from the booth. Joey caught her hand.
"I'm kidding." He said, sliding from his seat and blocking her path. Danny looked up at him, her eyes embarrassed. Joey realized she was still ashamed of herself, even though she hadn't seen him for weeks. It probably took a lot of guts for her to even talk to him again. "I'm sorry." He murmured, double-checking out the window that Billy had left. The last thing he needed was his brother coming back for him. That was an explanation he didn't want to give. Danny gave him a small smile.
"I've gotta wipe up the tables, then I can go." Joey nodded.
"Cool." She blushed and he released her hand. Danny walked back to Maggie and grabbed another towel. Joey took out his wallet and dropped three twenties on the table. Thank god he'd made a little dough that weekend. He leaned against the side of the booth and watched Danny wipe the empty tables. She was wearing a green t-shirt with "Greg's Grill" on the front and a pair of black shorts. Her hair was in a ponytail and it swished around as she circled the tables. There were only two occupied booths and the diners were busy devouring their orders.
She came to clear his table and he moved for her. Danny picked up the sixty dollars and raised an eyebrow.
"Good tipper." She teased, tucking the check and the money into her pocket. Joey grinned.
"Good service." Danny blushed but didn't respond. He laughed and she looked up at him.
"Now who's the perv?" He asked. She blushed further and swatted him with her rag before disappearing into the back. When she returned she had on a white blazer, with the words "Cameron Crusaders" on the left breast. Danny dropped Joey's check and money on the counter.
"'Night Mags." She called pulling her keys from a jacket pocket.
"'Night honey." Maggie said hesitantly, watching the two walk out into the parking lot.
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"So your brother make you steal anymore cars lately?" Danny asked. They were driving through the dark streets of the city in the familiar Mountaineer. Joey couldn't remember the last time he'd gone the speed limit, but he didn't mind it. Danny had turned out to be a funny girl, joking with him for more than ten minutes now. He sat in the passenger seat, turned to face her without a seat belt. She'd bugged him for almost a mile to wear it but she'd eventually given up.
"Almost made me steal one tonight." He answered, watching her shocked face.
"Really?" She asked, genuine amazement on her face. Joey broke out in a laugh.
"No." Danny reached over and swatted him.
"Jerk." He grinned at her, tilting his head against the headrest.
"I might have though. I mean he fuckin' left me—" Danny hit the break, sending Joey toward the dash.
"THAT…"
"JESUS!" Joey exclaimed, gripping the armrest. A car horn sounded behind them and Joey flicked it off from the front seat. Danny picked up the pace again, shaking her head in disbelief.
"…was your BROTHER?" She finished. Joey rolled his eyes. Of course she'd be shocked. So many people reacted that way. Few believed that Billy could be related to Joey; they looked very different from each other. Only once in a while, when they cast the same glare, smirk, or smile, did people see the similarity.
"Yeah." He groaned, turning back to face the front of the car. He expected her to go on the same rant as every other girl he'd known. 'Oh my god, he's so hot!' 'Can you introduce me?' 'He bangin' anyone?' Joey pushed the last out of his head.
"Wow." Danny said, staring out the windshield. Joey set his jaw, waiting for the questions. "… and he treats you like that?" She added. He was surprised, turning his head to face her.
"Not usually." She scoffed.
"Oh ok, just in front of his buddies." Joey smirked, rotating his body towards her again. He liked this girl, against his better judgment.
"I kinda asked for it." He bragged. Danny glanced at him.
"How?"
"I told him to fuck off." He answered, smiling at his own gutsy words. Not many people could say that to Billy and live.
"Why?" Joey's throat closed. Fuck. He stepped into that one. When he didn't respond right away, Danny grinned at him. "Come on. Why?" Joey shrugged.
"Don't remember." He lied. No way he was going to spill that he had been jealous over her. Even though he liked Danny, he didn't do shit like that. Danny shoved him.
"You're lying!" She cried, laughing. "What did he do?" Joey felt his cheeks tingle. He'd really shot himself in the foot.
"Nothing." He muttered. Her cackling only increased.
"Oh my god. What? Did he insult you or something?" Joey surrendered with a sigh.
"He was talking about your ass." He grumbled. Danny stopped laughing slowly, glancing at him every few seconds.
"And you didn't like it?" She carefully prodded.
"No, I like your ass a lot." He retorted, trying to steer away from his feelings. Danny swatted him again.
"Perv." Then she dropped it, smiling at him in a silent understanding. Joey shifted, looking at her. Her face had freckles over the cheekbones, tracing back to her jaw. He liked the way the hair around her forehead fell in messy strands around her face. She was extremely sexy, but not the way Joey was used to. He was used to girls with big, fake boobs and bleached hair that smelled like burning plastic. Danny was real and untouched. She caught him staring and she blushed.
"What?" She asked, her eyes darting between the road and his face. Joey spoke without thinking.
"Your hair's messy." Danny's right hand flew from the steering wheel to her head, tucking hair furiously behind her ears.
"Shit." She swore, blushing deeper. Joey grabbed her hand.
"I like it." He murmured. This was not like him. He released her hand and turned back to the face the windshield. This girl was getting to him and it was freaking him out. Danny lowered her hand slowly, gluing her eyes to road.
"Thanks." She whispered, her face still hot. Joey raised his hand and pointed.
"Turn right here." He told her, his tone emotionless. She obeyed, taking the turn slowly. The street was dark and Joey saw her grip the steering wheel a little harder. He felt bad, bringing her to this side of the city.
"Here's fine." He lied, stopping her almost five blocks from Billy's apartment. The further she went the worse he'd feel and he already felt weird. Danny put the car in park and he turned to look at her.
Suddenly her lips were on his and he jerked with surprise. Danny blushed wildly, swiping her hands over her hair, tucking it behind her ears.
"Sorry. That was—" Joey grinned at her, cupping her jaw in his left hand, effectively silencing her. He pulled Danny back and kissed her. She melted into him, her hands wrapping around his neck, drawing him closer. Danny opened her mouth and Joey slipped his tongue in, his second hand cupping her face. They battled internally, flicking their tongues over each other's as they panted in unison. Joey hadn't kissed a girl this long for years but it felt incredible, like hearing an old favorite on the radio. They stayed that way for minutes, fogging the windows. He felt his jeans tighten and he pulled back. Danny had a goofy grin on her face, her lips swelling ever so slightly. Joey opened his door.
"Thanks for the ride." He said, rising from the car. Danny flashed him a smile.
"Anytime." She said with a dazed slur. He couldn't help himself. Joey dove back into the seat and pulled her face to his. She moaned, running one hand through his hair and the other fidgeting for her seatbelt. When it clicked open, Joey yanked away.
"I gotta go." He groaned, trying to tug himself out of her grasp.
"No, no, no." She whined, trying to pull him back. He eventually won, stepping from the car. Danny pouted, then wrinkled her nose, letting out a laugh.
"Your hair." She pointed, snorting softly. Joey felt the top of his head, flatting his messy mane. Then he leaned down in the frame of the door.
"Thanks for the ride." He repeated. Danny pouted again.
"Stop teasing and just go." She whined. Joey laughed and closed the door. He started down the sidewalk and she inched forward, following him. He stopped and stared at the tinted window. It sunk slowly and she grinned at him.
"Anytime."
Then she took off, going the fastest she'd gone all night. Joey laughed as her taillights disappeared.
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Billy's apartment was unusually quiet as Joey slipped his key in the lock. He hoped his brother was still out but the moaning from the back bedroom told him otherwise. He rolled his eyes, plopping down on the couch.
"Joe?" Billy called, his breathing heavy.
"Yeah." Joey groaned, wishing he'd stayed in the car with Danny. Moments later, his brother walked out into the living room.
"JESUS BILLY PUT SOME FUCKIN' CLOTHES ON!" Joey bellowed. Billy was standing in the doorway, butt-naked with his dick standing erect. Billy grinned.
"See?" He gestured to his cock. "Not diseased." Joey swiped an empty beer can from the coffee table and threw it at him.
"Fuckin' creep." He muttered at his brother. A woman whined something incomprehensible from the bedroom and Billy walked back down the hall. Joey smirked.
"YOU OWE ME SIXTY BUCKS YOU PRICK!"
This was pure fun to write. Tell me if it made you laugh. I will continue this if people want me tooooooooo. But'cha have to say something….. =)
