Dirk ducked behind a rock for coverage; the sound of bullets firing, echoing through the air. Jake is next to him; they steal a quick kiss before separating. Maybe they can corner those two by splitting up and coming from different angles. Dirk peaks over the edge; quick to duck back down. He saw her back, but he's not about to take her on. Leave her to Jake; he'll take the less skilled of the two. There she is; she is attempting to hide, but she sucks at it. Dirk takes aim and fires.

"I'm out." calls Jane.

Roxy is a fucking genius. Laser tag was the perfect idea for Jake's birthday. She must have spent weeks alchemizing these guns and targets to get them just right. Dirk had never used laser guns that sound like actual guns. Well, he had never used a laser gun before; but from what he had seen in tv shows and movies the never sounded like actual guns. They had decided to play teams; boys versus girls. Everyone agreed it was fair since Roxy and Jake are the most skilled with firearms. Jane barely knew how to hold a gun and Dirk; well let's just say he never practiced much after his date with Jake. He was competent enough that he could fire the thing if he stayed still...and if his target stayed still. A far cry from the other two. He just needed to stay out of sight.

"No! Janey!" Some how...and Dirk didn't know how, but Roxy managed to find him in that exact moment. She is a good shot; he didn't stand a chance. "Sorry Dirk." she said with a grin.

And, he's out. "Alright, I'm going to go die over there in the shade." Jane had moved there too.

"Don't worry, love. I will avenge your death!" called Jake from somewhere in the distance. Dirk stifled a laugh; he is such a dork. A loveable, adorable, dork.

For a while the two just watched the duo try to out stealth each other. The were managing to keep each other on their toes; but not actually get any hits in. Several close calls, but even after another fifteen minutes they were still at a stalemate. Neither was willing to give up though.

"You and Jake seemed to have gotten a lot closer." Jane; apparently tired of watching (not that Dirk could blame her; nothing is going on) and started up a conversation.

"Yeah...we have." Okay, he isn't really aren't the best person to come to for idle chitchat. And on top of that he doesn't really like discussing his relationship with others. Not even in an idle way. It just feels invasive.

"You don't need to feel awkward. Any feelings I had for Jake left when I found out he was technically my brother."

"I don't feel awkward; it's just not something I typically discuss."

Jane just nods. "Well, if you ever need to discuss something; I'm here...but I should tell you. My loyalty lies more with Jake. If you ever hurt him; I will cut it off and feed it to you."

What...the...fuck did she just say? Did Jane, sweet little Jane just threaten to castrate him? Thank god he has his shades on; this is one of the very few times in the blonde's life someone has managed to catch him this off guard. He looks at her from out of the corner of his eye. She's smirking. Okay, don't cross Jane; got it. Suppressing the shock in his voice he says "Duly noted." And the two just sit there in silence.

Ah, it appears the stalemate has been resolved. Dirk watches as Jake is able to take Roxy by surprise. At least, that's what Jake thinks. Dirk can tell just from watching them that Roxy let the birthday boy win. Actually this is probably apparent to Jane as well. Seriously, there is no way Jake would have had enough time to say his finishing line; which apparently was "I'm Jake English, you killed my boyfriend. Prepare to die." and still shoot Roxy without her letting him win.

...For some reason Jake's line is giving Dirk a sense of deja vu. Not like he heard it before; but like he said something similar before. To a woman. The word wasn't kill though..it was something else with a K. God this would be bugging him all night. Still, Dirk couldn't help but smile inwardly at the dramatic line. It was sweet in it's own way.

Roxy of course put on a big show. "AH! I am slain!" She screamed as she lay there writhing on the ground making gurgling noises. She couldn't keep up the act though; too much giggling. "All right English! Let's go again; only this time battle royal style! No covering for Dirk."

"Deal!" Jake was pretty hyped up.

Everyone got into position. Dirk had a guess of where Jake was. He wasn't a good shot; but he could stay out of sight well if he didn't try to pick anyone off. He made is way to the general vicinity where Jake was.

He came face to face with Jake, the boy raised his laser gun; but hesitated. Even with a fake gun; he couldn't shoot Dirk. Dirk took advantage of this. Leaning in from behind their cover kissing Jake. The blonde had a plan; but it required a little bit of help from the adventurer. Jake was easily distracted by the kiss; something about the contact couple with the tension of the game; it was intoxicating. Dirk moved from his boyfriend's mouth down to that one spot on his neck that could get Jake to moan his name.

"Dirk" it worked, Dirk gave a quiet snicker.

"If you don't keep it down they'll find us." Dirk whispered with a husky voice. Of course that is exactly what he wanted. He didn't like talking about his relationship with others; but sometimes he would happily put it on display to achieve and end. This end being winning the game. Jake tried, but failed to stifled his moans.

Ah, there's Roxy. "Look alive English." Jake; snapped into focus from the use of his last name. He could see over Dirk's shoulder; Jane trying desperately to aim the gun. Dirk lifted his gun; Jake did the same with his. And the landed shots on both the girls. The boys pulled away from each other. Dirk with a triumphant smirk; Jake with a bashful smile; a little embarrassed to be caught in the throws of such activities.

"It's not over yet." said Roxy. "This is battle royal; there can only be one winner."

"No problem." Said Dirk. He took his gun; pointed to the target on his chest and fired. "I'm out, Jake wins."

They all smiled; but Jake's smile was tinged with a shocked melancholy. It was soon replaced with his signature goofy grin though.

They continued to play; even past nightfall. It was 9:30 before they finally called it quits. As the boys were walking home. Jake reached out and grabbed Dirks hand. "Love. Don't ever shoot or decapitate yourself or do anything that would harm your person; even in jest. Please."

Dirk had suspected this coming. He hadn't meant upset Jake. He squeezing his hand in reassurance. "Okay, hun. I'm sorry."

Jake just smiled at him; clearly reassured by his darlings words.

Still, Dirk felt guilty now. He hoped that the present awaiting Jake at home would make up for any discomfort he had caused the sweet boy whose hand was firmly clasped in his.