Complicated. Not a word Eric used often, as he tried to avoid thinking too much whenever he could. But this situation was as unavoidable as it was complex.

Normally, his prey of choice were women. He wasn't opposed to men, not by a long shot, but the fairer sex was where his preference lay. Curvy, funny, often blonde. His new interest was none of these things. Alan was slender bordering on skinny, and his humour was dry on the rare occasion that it emerged. He was not particularly flirty or outgoing. He liked books. And plants. That was just about all Eric knew about him, to be honest. He wasn't even blonde.

There certainly weren't any rules against relationships with one's partner. It was discouraged, naturally, for the likelihood of a messy separation affecting work habits. But it wasn't uncommon. And it was looking more and more appealing every time Alan gave Eric that sweet little smile.

The blonde sighed, running a hand through his unruly hair and chancing one more glimpse at the man sitting across from him. Alan glanced up at the noise, shooting a disapproving look at Eric - a habit the junior had picked up from William, as Eric was so often caught not working. Even then he was adorable. Caught red-handed, the older of the two just grinned back, winking before looking down at his work again. Yes. The whole situation was entirely too complicated.


So, uh, I have a few of these written. Maybe I'll post one for each review I get. Because I'm terrible and like attention.

And...if anyone wants me to continue any of 'em longer than the 200-some words then I can do my best...!