Awkward Standings

"I'm going to grab a glass of water," Rex said as he got up from the bed. He skirted around White in his wife beater and red Basketball shorts racing down the stairs.

"I thought he was going to stay downstairs," White said. "I figured it would just be easier this way. He would stay over at the apartment so we really didn't have any trouble changing to this arrangement," Six said as he placed a bookmark, and got up from bed. "Well I came up here to tell you that this weekend I need you to come to a company party," there was a heavy pause then, "And the rules still apply to what we discussed earlier. Even if some things were said in anger you still need to unfortunately put on a show."

"Which just means that Rex can't come, and I can't mention the fact that I have a boyfriend," Six's anger was rising. "You must know that I can't control the ideas that these other men have, and I want you to build networks. This is one of the only ways that this can go successfully." Six sighed, "I get it don't worry….and I'll go." "Thank you Son."

When White got back down stairs he was greeted with the sight of Rex looking out into the backyard with the water in his hand. White cleared his throat, and Rex looked over at him. "Oh Mr. Knight, I wanted to thank you for the Christmas presents, but I never had a chance," Rex extended his hand out. White shook the hand, "It's no problem Rex. I'm happy that you like them." Rex lit up, "Yeah that new MP3 was amazing, and the sugar tortillas really made it feel like home when I was over." White laughed, "It's no problem. Now listen Six is going to have to go to a business party, but I hope that you understand that you can't accompany him."

"Don't worry Mr. Knight I understand. I knew this would take time to get use to, and we might not always be public with it, but it's cool that you make the effort for Six," Rex just nodded. "What about you Rex how did your folks take it," White asked. Rex shrugged before he continued, "Well my parents passed away when I was young." "Oh I'm sorry to hear that." Rex continued, "My brother didn't find out till he came from a break from his tour overseas, and he didn't take it well, but my Aunt and my cousins all accepted me so I have that at home. I lived with my cousin in my old house so I'm not alone."

"You sound like a man of strong character Rex." Rex was surprised, "Thanks Sir." "No problem, and I'm sure Six is expecting you back my now," White made his way over to the living room. "Can I ask you something thought," Rex hesitated till White only nodded, "What's Six's real name?" White laughed, "Even I know not to cross him about his real name; maybe some other time Rex."

Confusion filled Rex's mind as he walked back up the stairs. "I'm fine about the party," Rex said as he walked back into the room deciding to try and prevent Six from getting angry. "He told you about it," Six's voice already rising in volume. "Yeah, and I'm glad he did so that way I could understand the situation. You need to know that this is going to happen especially since you do come from such a prosperous name. I'm fine with it, but that night I expect a pizza and kiss before you leave." Six was quiet as Rex got back into bed. "I know that you have to do this. I'm not upset. I love you and I want you to be…protected. So you need to promise me no matter what you can't get yourself into trouble at the party. This is about your future, our future so please do this for me," Rex asked.

Six sighed, "I will do this for you and get you what you want, but I expect more compensation when I get back." Six then brushed his hand up and down Rex's thigh. "Easy Tiger lets see how Saturday goes, and maybe you can have your wish," Rex smiled as he turned over, and brought Six's hand around him as they both got to sleep.

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"Sigh," Six stood probed against a wall as he watched all the other CEOs and business presidents mingle in a vast ballroom. Six thought he had been doing a pretty good job so far putting on fake smiles for everyone there at the party. He was one of the few young men that were at the party. He had met all the others before. Needless to say not all of them got along with each other, and Six had no problem with that.

He pulled at the collar of his white pressed shirt as the party began to dip late into the night. He checked his watch to see that it was only nine, and knew be probably won't be allowed to leave for at least another hour. "Knight," he turned at the sound of his name and was greeted with the sight of Holiday holding a glass of champagne out to him. "Holiday, I guess you were told to come by your father right," Six said relief entering his mind. "Well we're always looking for donors to the hospital so of course the chief of medicine will be here," she smiled.

"So Rex is at your place right now," she asked. Six laughed, "He's there. I didn't want to come, but he insisted that I did." "I always knew that Rex was a smart kid. He knew how important influence is especially to your father. That was actually a good move by him to impress your dad," she sighed already tired with the own evening."He always knew how to turn on the charm around others," Six smiled for the first time since he had left Rex for the night.

"Are you sure you're ok? I don't want to leave you alone," Six said sitting next to Rex on the sofa as he waited for his pizza. "I'm sure. I have a pizza on the way, the finals are on, and you look dashing. So I'm sure I'll be fine, remember no trouble tonight or else." Six's eyebrow raised in interest, "Or else what?" Rex laughed as he turned back to the basketball game, "Wouldn't you like to know?"

"What do you say I escort you home," Six said to Holiday. "See your learning how to play this game better and better," she smiled. Six just laughed as he offered his arm, and she wrapped her own around his. They were able to escape without too much questioning. The only problem that came from that night was when Six was driving back home. He saw Rex running there back to the house, and his heart clenched in worry. Six slowed on the empty street, and rolled down his window. "Oh…hey," Rex said breathing deep. He looked down the road and was he was only a few hundred feet from the house cursing the fact that he couldn't have gotten there before him.

"What are you doing out here," Six asked not understanding the situation. Rex leaned back trying to calm down his breath, and just tried to talk with his hands. "After the game I just really wanted to run so I did," Rex just shrugged his shoulders. "Get in the car, I take you the rest of the way." Rex opened his mouth like he wanted to argue, but figured that probably wouldn't be the best move in this situation.

The car ride was quiet till Rex spoke, "I don't see why you're making big deal out of this. I am allowed to run if I want to, and I haven't been able to since the last time." "That's because last time you ended up collapsing," Six's voice was monotone. They got out of the car, and Rex took off to take a shower on the first floor as Six did the same in his own shower. When he got back down stairs he was greeted with the sight of Rex eating another slice of the cold pizza.

"So did you really just go out there to run," Six asked as Rex looked down at the plate in front of him. "I did, so why are you so damn adamant about this," Rex asked his voice sounding ready to break. "Because I'm worried; because the first time, you didn't tell me anything about what you were doing," Six took off his glasses as he moved to dim the lights.

"I just needed to run. I already took the days off the doctor told me to take, and I've been feeling fine. I just knew that if I went running when you were around you; would want to run with me only to keep an eye on me, not because you wanted to go running," Rex could feel anger rising in him.

"What's wrong with that?"

"I'm not some fragile girl Six! I am a man. I've lived on my own long enough to know how to take care of myself," Rex yelled.

"That's not what I meant," Six said realizing that's exactly what he meant from his last comment. "You just admitted it," Rex said rising from the table, leaving the plate in the sink.

Rex took up off the stairs and as Six moved to follow him Rex stopped, "No just give me some time." Six was confused, and didn't know what to do next so he just went down stairs and sat on the sofa. He replayed the fight a few times in his mind before he looked at the clock and realized that it was already midnight. He made his way back up stairs and gently opened the door to find only the bathroom giving off light.

He looked at the bed, and saw Rex asleep with a small frown on his lips. Six's heart ached at the scene in front of him. He just needed to feel Rex against him in that moment. He crawled under the covers and dug himself into Rex's arms. Rex woke up and pulled Six into him. Six only buried his face into Rex's chest, and whispered a, "I'm sorry." Rex wrapped his arms tighter, and kissed Six on the top of his head. "I'm sorry for getting angry, but sometimes I just do feel like this relationship is unequal." Six looked up from where he was laying on Rex's chest. "I don't want that. I never want you to feel like that. I'll try to work harder from now on, but I need your help," Six said. "Don't get me wrong I like it when you care for me. I never really had that growing up. I never had someone's sole focus or attention. I was always lumped together with Cesar or with Anita since we were so close in age. I've never felt as significant, as when I'm with you. I love you so much; I just don't want to feel like a girl. I just want us to be Rex and Six, Six and Rex."

Six smiled and kissed Rex's collar bone, "That sounds good to me." "I love you," came from Rex's lips as he rubbed his thumb up and down the base of Six's skull. Six smiled into the skin of Rex's chest, "I love you too."

Yeah I know its kinda lame as Rex's and Six's first fight but when they do fight again it will be epic. And I know some of you might be like what about Six he grew up not being payed attention to, but there was One so he did get his own attention as he grew up unlike Rex did. I'm going to work on the dance lessons because it was in a review, and there will be a little bit of White/Rex bonding going on, but I still need ideas. So please please read, review, add, and message for they are my blood and wine.

Love, Silverloveless