Miss Queen B: Hello all you Lovely Readers. I hope everyone is doing well. I'm doing Ok, still trying to get back to my old routine after Covid, including my writing projects. Anyway, I couldn't help myself, watching this show really brought out some different, yet risky inspiration which is why I came up with this counterpart story to my other one "Blue Heat Takis" Written in Terry's POV and what happen after he walked out the door.
Warning: A lot of adult and sexual content and humor. Enjoy.
Green Apple Martini
~I feel something so right doing the wrong thing
And I feel something so wrong doing the right thing.
I couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie.
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive.
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said, "No more counting dollars, we'll be counting stars.~
~Counting Stars by OneRepublic
12:00 p.m. Text Line-Husband/Linus: Come on, it's going to be the biggest party of the night. First 20 people will get a wristband for free drinks.
Party? Free Drinks? How could he say No to that? Terry thought, looking at his phone with uncertainty. It was about to die, hence the reason he was up in his bedroom, trying his hardest not to disturb Korvo, so he could plug it up. Normally, he wouldn't think twice to meet up with one of his human friends/lovers for a good time and night, but…
12:01 p.m. Text: Sounds fun, but I don't know. If the club doesn't open til 9:00 why meet up now?
Korvo didn't like Linus…well, Korvo didn't like any of his friends, but Linus struck a nerve to the point, he had to end his friendship with him just to make peace. In Korvo defense, Linus did act like an Asshole, matching Korvo's own Bitchy attitude, but when it came to making sure his "Husband" can trust him, he had to let his friend go. Korvo's jealousy issue once again winning in this little crazy thing called Love.
12:02 p.m. Text Line Husband/Linus: Again, first 20 people will get free drinks all night. My Inside guy who works there gave me the heads up. I'm already waiting in line.
12:02 p.m. Text: Line Husband/Linus: All the Green Apple Martinis you can drink and Karaoke!
He chuckled. That is so like Linus waiting so long in order to get what he wants. Whether it's the latest phone, sneakers, or tickets to the hottest movie of the year. Same guy, who got him in this Line Hobby to begin with. At first, it started out with Jesse begging him and Korvo for a popular toy that was going to be on sell during Black Friday and after some digging over what "Black Friday'' was (Not mass killing of any kind as Yumyulack thought) he and Jesse got up as early as possible and stayed out in the cold waiting for the store to open. At first it was boring since Korvo and Yummers didn't want to go and Jesse got distracted by a "Cute Boy" till he sparked up a conversation with Linus, who happened to be in front of him. Thus a friendship was born…..then shattered thanks to Korvo's jealousy and Pride. Now renewal a week ago when Linus contacted him out of the blue. Shit, how long has it been since they've spoken? Nearly a year if he did the numbers right in his head.
12:04 p.m. Text: Line Husband/Linus: You there?
12:04 p.m. Text: Line Husband/Linus: Do you need permission from your Grumpy Husband? (laugh emoji)
Permission? That's funny. He thought before letting his eyes trail over to Korvo who was sprawled out on their bed. Still wearing his black robe, pants and boots with one of the ship's manuals tucked underneath his stomach. Pulled an all Night fixing the ship again and will probably be out for another hour or two. He couldn't be mad since that was part of the deal he made with Korvo after they became an "Item" as his human friends would call it. Korvo would spend less time fixing the ship, once a week to be specific, to make time for him….though like always, he was able to find a loophole in their agreement. He didn't say how many hours in a day so Korvo would spend all morning and night up there undisturbed. Crafty move, Korvy,
12:05 p.m. Text: You know how he is. I can't just leave. He worries too much.
And that's the nicest way he can put it. Worried, in other words, keeping track of him. Making sure he doesn't go back to his old habits of going out all night and picking up random humans to sleep with. Fuck, is that something he's going to hang over his head over and over again? He may be Wild, but he can commit as well. He never did such a thing to his previous Lifemate, Terri, unless he wanted to be executed back on his Homeworld, so why do it to Korvo? It took him years to get his Partner to give him…"Them"…a try, so why ruin it. He wanted Korvo to trust him. No matter how tempting these Humans can be. The way they came in shape and colors and all the weird fetishes they're willing to try with someone from out of space… Wait, where was he going with this?
12:06 p.m. Text: Line Husband/Linus: You can bring him along if that helps. I'm sure he would love to see me again. XD
He may not be as smart as Korvo, but even he knows that would be a bad idea…on the other hand, he really wanted to go. He hasn't gone out and partied with his friends in a long time ever since he deleted half of his contact list. His way of showing Korvo his "Friends with Benefits," "Hook ups" and "Booty Calls" were no more. His way to build trust between them. He kept some of his friends that were understandable about his relationship, but Korvo was still peeved about it. His blue Love doesn't like to share.
12:07 p.m. Text: No, you're just asking for trouble. Lol
12:07 p.m. Text: Give me some time. Just pay someone to hold my line spot till I get there.
Time as in: how is he going to tell Korvo. His Partner doesn't even know he started talking to Linus again. He thought about hiding it, but Korvo tends to figure things out eventually and the outcome would be worse if he denies it. The moments he did try to bring it up ended with him shutting his mouth due to him being a coward. Korvo just seemed too happy and stress-free and the last thing he wanted to do was ruin that. Ruin what they have.
12:08 p.m. Text: Line Husband/Linus: Gotcha covered Buddy. Bring snacks.
He plugged up his phone and quietly tip-toed out of the room before heading downstairs to the kitchen. Snacks? Shit, he was supposed to bring snacks? Food Shopping day wasn't till the weekend so he wasn't sure if they had any snacks. He looked through the fridge before searching around in the cabinets, not even caring he caught the Pupa finishing up a box of cookies before spotting a large bag of Takis chips. Complete with a small sticky note with Korvo's name written in bold black ink. He huffed from the pure resentment of these stupid chips. He ate them once, right after he found out about the Red Goobler and what really happened during that Bachelor party and blamed it on the Pupa. He didn't like them, but the thought of getting back at Korvo for what he did made them taste sweet. What he didn't expect was Korvo believing him eating Takis was worse than him "Doinking" that Red Piece of shit that sound like he sucked on a Helium tank. Shaking his head for not wanting to think about it, he grabbed the bag and placed it on the kitchen counter and decided if Korvo wasn't going to eat them he might as well take them for a snack.
Speaking of food, he might as well get something to eat while he waits for Korvo to wake up. After all, knowing Korvo, he probably won't take him seeing Linus again very well.
After all, why face the inevitable on an empty stomach….
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2:00 p.m.
"Fine, well, I hope you and Linus have fun jerking each other off in the some lame ass line! Tell him I hope he enjoys my sloppy seconds!" Korvo screamed, so pissed off, Terry swore his face was dark purple from rage.
Hiding back his angry tears and splattering happy pink gooblers everywhere, he opened the front door, nearly bending the knob from his force grip. "At least he will be satisfied!" He shouted, just to rub sodium in that ugly jealous wound Korvo likes to expose before walking outside.
"That was the animatronic talking, not Me, you fucking idiot!"
"Fuck you, Korvo!" He screamed, slamming the door before he could hear anymore of Korvo's yelling and screaming and headed towards their car.
He thought Korvo would come after him even if it was just to yell at him some more, but he didn't. He thought he would run out of the house when he heard the car turning on and racing out of the driveway, but he didn't. He was at least hoping Korvo would call when he realized he was gone, but nothing. Once he was out of the neighborhood, he stopped at a stop sign and took a deep breath. What the hell happened? He heard Korvo getting up. He hollered at him to bring down his phone after getting showered and dressed. The next thing he knew, he turned around to greet his Love with a kiss only to have his phone shoved in his face. There was a message from Linus wondering if he was still coming. Apparently that simple text magically gave Korvo permission to skim through his phone and saw all the messages he and Linus were sending to each other. Then all hell broke loose.
He wasn't expecting the fight to get nasty like it did. He tried to explain himself, but Korvo didn't want to hear it. Already accusing him of slipping and performing "Sex Stuff" with his Ex so he left. Why stay to hear all those hurtful words being thrown at each other when there was another guy waiting for his company. Before driving off, he quickly texts Linus.
2:03 p.m. Text: On my way. Where were we meeting again?
2:04 p.m. Text Line Husband/Linus: After Midnight: Bar and Dance.
He smiled, he remembered that place when he was discovering the city for the first time. Again Korvo protested, but after being stuck in space for months, followed by months stuck in the house, he needed to get out. That place was also the first time he found humans at the most vulnerable as well as being free and alive. It wasn't a well-known Club, but after the "Trim City" club got destory by that Funbucket Monster Korvo created (It was his idea to make Funbucket and Funbucket 2) business tripled! Tonight was no exception either. All night of dance music, drinks and open mic Karaoke. Which means any song or genre is allowed: Rock, pop, oldies, and so on and so on.
3:00 p.m.
He decided to drive around the city for an hour to blow off some steam and to calm his nerves. He didn't want to show up with red eyes and a raw mouth thanks to all the yelling he did with Korvo. He had the music blaring in an attempt to block out their fight that wouldn't stop replaying in his head. Which led to him tearing up again and him wasting more of the car's gas to settle down. Twice he found himself heading home only to do a U-turn when he was only a block or two from the house. At one point, he forgot where he was going. He was just enjoying the drive while the song "The Highway Don't Care" by Tim McGraw played over and over again thanks to his phone being connected to the stereo. The only time he could play songs so romantically disgusting without getting judged by Korvo or the Replicants
Despite his chest and common sense telling him to go home, he ended up parking around a Starbucks's parking lot a block away and walked the rest of the way. Silly, he knows, but the Club was around a street known for petty Car Theft so he didn't want to take the chance.
Looking at the "After Midnight" club across the street, Terry realized two things: One he forgot the snacks. They were left at home, scattered all over the carpet, due to his petty rage and Two: after spotting Linus in line talking to two other people, he felt a cold chill going down his spine. How was he going to approach this? Linus and him didn't exactly split on good terms, fuck the last thing the man told him was they were "Over" before showing off his new "Line Husband." Yet, he said it out of anger, something Korvo does all the time only to apologize later for his harsh words when he was pissed. Terry has always considered himself a forgiving Being, he wasn't the type that would give up on a person after one fight. If that was the case, he would've left Korvo a long time ago. He sighed, the second he crossed the street, there was no going back. That would be too embarrassing to show up only to leave because his Partner didn't want him here to begin with. It was a human culture thing called "Being Whipped" which was strange because he likes the word Whipped. Whether it's whipped cream or getting whipped on the back by a leather whip. He groan bitterly from the last part, (Fights tends to lead to angry sex…why did he leave?)...only to slap himself across the face…no, no, don't think about Sex stuff. He's just here for some fun, drinks and sweet, sweet karaoke. A good way to get back at Korvo for calling him his Sloppy Seconds. Seriously, is that what Korvo really thinks of him? He should go home and show him what this "Sloppy Seconds" can do when he's horny and angry. That's what he'll do, he'll go back, give a piece of his mind to Korvo before taking him upstairs. He was about to turn around, but his thoughts wouldn't let him move from his spot. Like Korvo would really let him touch him after all was said and done. He was really pissed when he walked out of their home and knowing his Partner, he's probably waiting for him to come back and beg.
"Fuck that. I'm not going to lose this argument!" He said to himself. He's going to walk across this street, hang out with Linus at this club and sing something by Queen. That will show Korvo. That will teach his Fine Ass that he was not somebody's Sloppy Seconds.
He quickly checked his phone for any missed calls or texts, staring at the wallpaper picture of him and Korvo taking a selfie while holding up that rare Bullet they purchase online, and frown when he saw nothing. He sighed before stuffing his phone back into his shorts and proceeded to cross the street. In the line of forty-plus people, stood Linus in the number eight spot and their "Line Holder" Marv behind him. Marv never mind being used like that, with him being homeless, it was free money for him. What caught him by surprise was the fact Linus brought his new "Line Husband" as well. What was his name again…John…Jonah…James…?
"Terry! It's about time you showed up!" Linus shouted while waving his hand in the air.
Terry smiled nervously, he didn't expect Linus to be dressed up. Similar to the same outfit he wore when he attended dinner parties. Complete with a gold thin chain and his reddish hair gel back. He felt a little underdressed for a second with his everyday shoes, black shorts and his black "Now the Party can start" t-shirt. Linus actually looked…nice. He inhaled. He's not going to mess up this evening, he already had a bad morning and his Partner upset with him, he doesn't want another disaster to occur. After paying off Marv for holding his spot, he thought things would be weird with Linus only to have the man approach him for a high-five and a smooch.
"Terr-Bear, how long has it been, T-Dog!" Linus said, leaning in for his signature Hello kiss.
Korvo calling him Sloppy Seconds echoed in his mind that he quickly dodge Linus' kind gesture and slightly pushed him back with his hand. "Linus! Too long in my opinion. It's good to see you." He laughs nervously while offering his hand to Linus for a friendly handshake.
Linus raised an eyebrow from his sudden boundaries while slowly shaking his hand. "Riiight, anyway, you remember my new "Line-Husband" James, right." He said, pointing at the guy in front of them. The shy guy gave him a small hello wave while a blond girl in front of James turned around and smiled at him "And the Blond Bombshell is his cousin, Mary."
Next thing Terry knew, Mary was right in his face, looking him over like some sort of merchandise in a window display. 'Oh. My. God! Linus told me he used to go out with an Alien, but I thought he was being a racist piece of shit, but no, you really are an Alien!" She said, jumping up and down in excitement. "So do you do that weird stuff like in the movies, like kidnap people and take them on your ship to do experiments on them?"
"Damn, Mary, calm down. I'm sure not all Aliens are like that?" James said, crossing his arms.
Terry blushed. Mary must be new in town or spent the last four years under a rock because by now, almost everyone in this city knew about him and his family living here and blending in. Too afraid to ambush them since they know Korvo wouldn't think twice blowing up this planet just for the fun of it. He recalled having to stop him a few times over petty little things. He cleared his throat, "No, we don't do that…well, maybe my Partner's replicant does, but there's no way to prove that without getting myself in trouble." He said, while scratching his forehead.
"So where's the other one? Linus said there were two of you?" Mary asked, while poking at his green skin on his arm.
He retracted his arm only to let them go limp while he slumped his shoulders. "He didn't want to come." He said, frowning so deep his mouth started to hurt.
"Aww, why? Is he a bad singer?" Mary asked, only to have James pull her back to give Terry some space.
"Mary, I told you why, remember? James whispered.
"Oh yeah, something about his eyes freakishly bulges out when he gets angry."
"That and the other thing."
Mary tapped her chin when it finally dawned on her. "That's right, he hates Linus…then we should be happy only Terry came."
As the "Cousins" talked among each other, Linus smirked. "Don't mind Mary, she's not really the brightest bulb in the box if you know what I mean."
"No I really don't." He said, taking out his phone again for any notifications.
"I'm surprised you made it and here I thought your "Blue Partner in Crime" kept you at home?"
He shook his head. "No…I mean…well…I don't know…we got into a really big fight and I just left. I was so mad I even forgot the snacks."
"Aw, it's fine, T-Dog. James brought some bags of Takis to pass the time." Linus said, reaching down to a plastic bag on the ground to grab something.
Terry's eye twitch. "Did you say Takis?" He asked only to have a bag tossed in his hands. He looked down at the chips to read it. "Blue Heat Takis?"
"Yeah, they're supposed to be really, really hot." Linus said, "We're about to eat them to see how long we can go without water. The first Loser will have to sing a Justin Beiber song when we get inside."
"Boo!" Mary sneered. "Why does it have to be a Justin Bieber Song? I love that guy. Pick another Artist like Miley or something really cheesy like Classic Backstreet Boys or-"
Terry tune her out to stare at the bag of Blue Heat Takis and could feel his eyes watering up from sadness and anger. Dammit Korvo, why did he have to be such a whiny little Prick? And why did it have to be Takis of all things.
6:00 p.m.
The evening came rather quickly in Terry's opinion and although he tried to pay attention to Linus and his friends' conversations, he was compelled to check his phone every five minutes for texts or calls. The only texts he got were from the Replicants. Jesse was asking about his whereabouts and Yummers was complaining about Korvo being an Asshole. He wanted to tell them where he was, maybe, hopefully Korvo would come down here and force him to leave, but the last thing he wanted was him and Linus to cause a scene.
"What wrong, Terry. You haven't touched your Takis yet?" Linus asked, while fanning his opened mouth with his hand. James and Mary were also doing the same with Mary spilling tears down her cheeks from the spicy chips. All three ate their bags of Blue Heat Takis and were twenty minutes in without water.
"Huh?" He snapped his eyes away from his phone to see Linus giving him a look. "Sorry, I know I'm the snack guy, but I really can't stand those chips." He said, bitterly. It wasn't even about the flavor or texture. They were just a bad reminder of Korvo comparing him eating those damn things worse than the whole "Red Goobler" incident. To think his feelings were so low down Korvo's opinion that he was right next to spicy, disgusting chips. He shook his head, a sad attempt to get him out of his funk and plastered a smile on his face. "Water?"
The three humans shook their heads, willing to keep going in order not to sing a cheesy pop song on stage and continue to fan their mouths or look at something to distract them from the burning heat. He quickly went back to his phone to check the time again (and texts) only to have his thumb glide its way over to his contact list and over to Korvo's number. Listed as "Life-Korvo" he couldn't help, but chuckle at the picture he chose for his icon. The one of him under the influence of the dumb Ray and the first time he was willing to take a "Selfie" with him. They were both drunk out of their minds that day, but his Boo was smiling and happy and loose. It was down right adorable. He's been gone for nearly four hours without a single text or call. Was Korvo even thinking about him? He told himself he wasn't going to be the first to reach out, but despite being mad, he didn't want his Love to worry about-
His phone was snatched out of his hand before he could press the call button only to turn around to see Linus looking at it with a devious smirk. "Linus, what the hell?!" He shouted and tried to reach for his phone.
Linus pulled it away and laughed. "Boy Terry, you are so whipped." He said, while keeping his phone away from him. The word "Whipped" made James and Mary laugh as well. "You used to be more loose before you let Korvo take control of you."
He sighed, "He doesn't control me…"
"This is supposed to be our night to have fun, but you're too busy checking your phone all the time and being a killjoy." Linus said, tossing his phone carelessly into the air and catching it with one hand.
Damn, the last thing he wanted to be was a Killjoy. Since when was he the Killjoy of the group? That was usually Korvo's Thing. He sighed, keeping his eyes on his phone being tossed around. It was the same phone he bought that day he ended his friendship with Linus. "I am not a Killjoy…" He said, trying to be firm ..."I…I don't know…I was just hoping..."
"Aww, The Classic "Will my boyfriend call me or not?" Drama" Mary said, while crossing her arms. "Trust me Sweetie, the best way to get back at your Worst Half is to show him you're doing great without him. Surely it's a lot better than sulking all day?"
James gave her a look. "You're full of shit, Mary. The only reason you're here is to spy on your ex-boyfriend and his new Squeeze."
Mary blushed and looked away. "That's not the reason I'm here." She said, with a huff.
He suddenly felt Linus wrapping his arm around his neck to pull him close. "Mary's right, Ter-bear. Who gives a fuck about Korvo. If he can't handle you and me being friends then forget about him, why let him ruin this night? Knowing him, he's probably not even thinking about you. I mean, come on, you were the one who told me, he never pays attention or cares. So why waste your time thinking about him?"
"That was way back then when we first met." He said, slightly frowning, remembering all those times with Linus when he would complain about Korvo always being in the ship, Korvo never paying attention to him or the Replicants, Korvo always in a bad mood, and always dense when it comes to feelings and love. Yet,.."But, I guess you're right. I don't want my mood to ruin this night for you and your friends. I want to have fun and not be a Killjoy."
Linus side-hugs him, sending a small pang of guilt for letting the man come close to him. Hearing Korvo's voice in the back of his head. He touches your waist a lot! "That's the spirit T-Dog and to help you out like a true friend, I'll hold on to your phone so you don't get the urge to let Korvo use you like a Welcome Mat." Linus said, slipping his phone in the back pocket of his jeans.
He nodded though he was a little unsure about the whole thing, but he trusted Linus and beside, with it being six o'clock, he was sure Korvo and the Replicants were eating dinner at the table. No doubt not even worrying about his whereabouts or health. It wouldn't be the first time he left and stayed out all night….
9:10 p.m.
With a bright pink band tied to his wrist and the bag of Blue Heat Takis firmly gripped in his hand, Terry made his way into the club that was already filling up with people ready to dance, drink and watch Fools sing on stage to their favorite songs. He could see the small stage in the back with a couple putting the last finishing touches on their equipment. He nearly jumped when Mary gripped his shoulder with her sharp nails.
"That's David and his little Rebound Slut, Christine." She sneered, pointing at the DJ and the girl while making him very uncomfortable. "God, let's just pray she doesn't sing, her voice sounds like she's been blowing a helium tank."
Terry laughed at that joke as well as Linus and James. James patted her back, "Well if she does, we'll be there to heckle her, but let's not do anything stupid."
"Of course not, let's get some drinks and then we'll do something stupid." Mary squeaked.
Yes, drinks. He was so ready for a Green Apple Martini.
9:45 p.m.
"But even if the stars and moon collide! I never want you back in my life! You can take your words and all your lies! OH, OH, OH! I REALLY don't CARE! Oh, oh, oh, I really don't Care!" A young College girl screamed into the microphone. In the background, there was a large projector Screen showing the lyrics to the Demi Lavato's song.
Terry had to cover his hearing from the girl's awful scratchy voice. Not only that, she was extremely off-beat. The dance floor was crowded with people dancing and cheering on the ones that were singing. Linus and James were waiting in line for their turn at Karaoke, leaving him behind with Mary, who already down her second Blue Zuni. She was a light drinker, he thought, noticing the buzz look on her face thanks to her cheeks getting flush and her eyes getting a bit foggy.
Twirling his empty glass around, he requested another Green Apple Martini. Making it his third one, but surely not his last. Unlike his Love, it takes a large amount of alcohol to get him drunk.
"I don't know what he sees in her…." Mary said, before taking a sip. "We were dating for more than two years and it only took two weeks after our break-up to find another Hole to stick it in."
Terry nodded, feeling miserable from his own relationship problems and tried to say something positive. "Well that must suck, but hey, it's like you told me, let's just forget about him and have fun. So what song are you going to play?"
Mary laughed as the Bartender brought her another Blue Zuni. "I'm going to play our song knowing he'll be right there listening along with his stupid red-headed Bitch."
"Nice, you go girl" He said, as the two cheered and tapped their glasses together. He swallowed his Martini in less than a second and ordered another one. Asking the Bartender to make it as strong as possible.
"What are you going to play?" She asked.
That right there was the million dollar question….
Twenty minutes later, he found himself on stage, singing his heart out to "Don't Stop Me Now!" by Queen.
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10:30 p.m. "Goddamn! See you licking frosting from your own hands. Want another taste, I'm beggin…Yes Ma'am. I'm tired of all this candy on the dry land, dry land ooh!" James shouted into the microphone.
"That's right James, get that cake by the ocean!" Linus cheered while waiting in line for his turn at the mic. He suddenly felt his back pocket vibrating, thinking it was his phone, he pulled it out. He frowned bitterly when he saw the Selfie picture of Terry with that whiny Blue Bitch on the screen with the name "Life-Korvo" on top. The Asshole was trying to reach Terry, no doubt hoping to reconcile and beg for Terry to come home, but he's not going to let the Blue Bitch ruin his time with his friend, especially now since they were on speaking terms again. He quickly deleted the "Missed Call" before putting the phone back in his pocket.
Soon it was his turn to take the stage, getting a few claps and cheers from the audience and could see Terry waving at him before giving him the thumbs up while holding his Green Apple Martini in the air. Great, Terry was having fun and he was too.
To celebrate, he chose the song "Dirty Little Secret." Which he sang while keeping himself from screaming "Fuck you Korvo" into the mic.
After his song was done and to make sure Terry was distracted. He quickly checked Terry's phone to see another "Missed Call" and even a voicemail. Odd…so he played it and pressed the phone firmly against his ear while covering the other with his hand to hear it better over the loud music.
Voicemail 10:40 p.m.: "Hey Terry…it's…um…it's your Captain…Leader…where are you?"
End of message, would you like to replay it, press one. To Delete it, press two…
He pressed Two…
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11:30 p.m. "...I hope she comes along and wrecks every one of your plans. I hope you spend you last dime to put a rock on her hand. I hope she's wilder than your wildest dreams. She's everything you're ever gonna need! And then I hope she CHEATS….like you did on me…and then I hope she CHEATS…like you did on me…" Mary sang, making sure she puts a lot of emphasis and spite on the word "Cheat." Letting her eyes shift back and forth from the stage to the DJ, who looked very uncomfortable being there.
11:45 p.m.
Terry stood in front of the mic with the spot light burning brightly down on him. He felt winded for some reason, but pushed it aside, blaming it from the lack of food and too many drinks, and grabbed the mic.
"Next up we got Terry again with his song pick "Counting Stars" by OneRepublic! Let's give him an applause for encouragement, everyone?" the DJ shouted while his girlfriend clapped before giving him a nod that he was ready to go.
He took a deep breath, feeling guilty and sad that his other Half wasn't here watching. The booze was making him feel all those repressed emotions he would buried, that he was ready to sing like there was no tomorrow. Is there going to be tomorrow? They said some pretty nasty things to each other. What if Korvo wants to call it quits? "Korvo…" He whispered, before looking at the small T.V. screen in front of him that was displaying the song's lyrics and began to sing. "Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep…dreaming about the things that we could be…but baby, I've been, I've been praying hard…said, "no more counting dollars, we'll be counting stars"...Yeah, we'll be counting stars…"
The loud bang and bass of the song snapped him out of his daze and he suddenly felt wide awake. Feeling the beat of the music thumping perfectly to the rhythm of his three hearts. He licked his lips while tapping his foot to make sure to stay in tune with the song and really put his feelings and anger into it. "I see this life, like a swinging vine. Swing my heart across the line!..."
12:03 a.m.
Mary was right about the Red-Head female human she hated. When it was her turn to sing, her voice did sound like she was sucking on helium all day, but it wasn't till the woman laughed in the mic when he really felt cold and bitter. Her laughter….so high pitched and familiar it made him spit out his Martini. If he didn't know better, she sounded like the Red Goobler.
What was worse, she was destroying the good and loveable harmony of Adele with that disgusting voice. Enough that she was actually getting a few "Boos" from the crowd.
Linus was nice enough to order some shots to make the suffering bearable.
Still he couldn't get the laughter out of his head. It was like the Red Goobler was here, laughing and pointing a finger at him. Mocking him. He could hear Korvo's voice in his head again. What's that look, you said it didn't bother you….
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12:37 a.m.
While waiting in line for another go around at Karaoke with James, Linus was wasting his time listening to voicemails left on Terry's phone while chuckling. "Boy, this is just getting sad." He said, with a smirk.
"What is?" James asked while taking off his glasses to clean it.
"T-Dog's partner has been calling him all night and leaving some really pathetic voicemails. He sounds drunk. Listen…" he said, putting the phone against James's ear.
Voicemail 12:25 a.m.: "Ok, you're still mad, well, I'm still mad too, but at least I'm home. Will you please pick up your phone! As your Mission Leader I command you!"
"As YoUr MiSsiOn LeAdEr I cOmMaNd YoU!" Linus mocked before deleting the voicemail along with the one left at 12:36 a.m.
"Hey man, why are you deleting them? This isn't even your phone." James asked, stunned.
"It's alright. Terry will thank me later. Besides, I'm not going to let that Worthless Blue Bitch get between Terry and me like the last time."
James shook his head. "You know what they say about revenge, right?"
"I really don't care, so shut up."
A text appeared on Terry's phone, but this time came from the little girl clone that would wait in line with him and Terry a few times.
12:38 a.m. Text: Jesse: Terry, are you coming home soon. Korvo isn't doing so well.
He deleted the message without a second thought.
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1:41 a.m.
"See when I get the strength to leave. You always tell me that you need me. And I'm weak cause I believe you. And I'm mad because I love you. So I stop and think that maybe. You can learn to appreciate me…" A middle aged Woman sings, trying her hardest not to shed tears.
Around this time, it seemed like the only people who wanted to sing were the loud, depressing ones. With each song talking about one heartbreak after another after another. And here Terry thought he was the killjoy.
After gulping down his seventh Green Apple Martini, he was starting to feel the warm liquor coursing through his body, making his cheeks flush with a nice dark green color and making his head sound like bubbles popping. While drinking tends to lead Korvo to "Poor Decision Making," he can be quite a "Chatterbox" with absolutely no filter…and loud.
"I don't get him sometimes….I-I-I-I mean, why is it so hard for him to Trust me? I've been in a committed relationship before and only been with her till our planet blew up. I don't recall him ever taking a Lifemate before me!" He shouted while slamming his fist down on the table.
Mary, who was drunk at this point, went wide-eyed. "Your planet blew up! Like in the Superman comics?" She gasped, knocking over her empty shot glass. "Do you have super powers like Superman too? Are you going to save the world from evil!"
He laughed, "Fuck, if Korvo had it his way and knew how to take care of Pupa this planet would've been LOOOONG gone a few years back!" He said, while waving down the Bartender for another drink. "We're not talking about mass killings. Pupa is going to make sure NO One! Survives….the human race will be gone thanks to a little Blob that gets sick off of candy…" He placed his head down on the table to escape the light and the stench of body order mixed with cigarettes before pulling himself back up. "Which I only fed him ONE Time. ONE TIME, but does Korvo let it go? NOoOOOOooOOOo."
"Korvo sounds like a Dick! Is he a Dick like my Ex. My Ex was a Huge Dick! The DJ over there, looking like he doesn't know I'm here!" Mary shouted.
"He is…my Boo can be a real pain in the Ass and then some." He said, while smiling down at his Free Green Apple Martini, complete with a slice of sour apple hanging on the rim of the glass. "You know…you-you-you need to go up there on stage and just sing your heart out, Girl. Show Daniel-"
"David"
"That guy too, what he's missing."
Mary stood up from her stool and nodded. "You're right, Superman. I'll show him and his new girlfriend. He can't dump me and get away with it. In fact, instead of singing,...I'm just going to tell him off and be done with it" She shouted, waddling her way to the stage where the line was at. Linus was in line again with James for the third time, wanting to be sober enough not to slur their words when they sing. He rested his elbows on the table and rubbed his face. His sight was getting a bit blurry thanks to the booze and the flashing lights from the ceiling. At the corner of his eyes, he could see his bag of Blue Heat Takis leaning against one of his empty martini glasses. Staring back at him like he was a lousy joke.
"God I hate you?" He hissed and was about to crush the back, when the blue color caught his eyes as if for the first time. He sighed and grabbed the bag to admire the color. Maybe he should save these and give them to Korvo as a gift and to replace those other ones he tore before leaving.
2:00 a.m.
Now he was drunk, because honestly, the stuff that was coming out of his mouth was so random and uncensored, he couldn't stop himself.
"So there we were, going at it hard in our Replicants' bedroom and Swoosh, their wall opened and there was this-this-this ant-farm wall full of little people. Can you imagine That!" He yelled, making James, who was sitting next to him uncomfortable.
"Little People?" James asked, while scratching his head.
"YYYeEessss! And that's not the most fucked up thing about it. I saw it, but my Boo didn't so in order to avoid Korvo going all nuclear on the Replicants, I just fucked him harder!" He said, before sipping his martini. At this point he lost count how many that was now, but it's not like he cared, they were free after all. "God…Korvy…he can be so exhausting sometimes, but man, at night when we're alone…"
2:10 a.m.
"He turned himself into a fucking Train! Out of Spite! He even went as far as turning the entire city into some Train set…"
James spits out his drink. "Wait, that was him?"
2:15 a.m.
"I swear there's something wrong with that Replicant. I mean he shrinks people, I watched him kill a few and help him cover it up and even created these dog creatures to turn them into wine. He's Korvo's clone, but honestly, I think he's afraid of that little blue psycho. I know I am. I still sleep with a knife under the mattress." Terry said, rubbing his temples while James waited for him to finish. "The weird thing is, my Replicant adores him. She is so like me, falling for Assholes that don't give a shit about our feelings!" He said, before face-planting the bar table.
James reached out to shake his shoulder. "Terry?"
2:21 a.m.
"Seriously, they were only a bag of chips. I couldn't help it, I was just eating down my emotions. I mean, you would too if you find out your Partner let some ugly disgusting Thing bend him over for a good pounding." Terry while trying to guide his glass to his mouth. Seeing double and spilling a little bit of the green drink on his shirt. He hugged and wiped his shirt. "That Prick, I'm a better Lover than him, I have the teeth marks and scratches to prov-"
Linus came over before he could finish that sentence. "Hey James, you might want to get Mary out of here. My Buddy, the Club Owner, is telling me she won't stop harassing the DJ and is threatening to call the police."
"If I had the shrink ray gun, that wouldn't be a problem!" He laughed while playfully punching Linus in the arm. He shifted in his seat, nearly slipping off the barstool, but was lucky enough to catch himself from falling to the floor.
Linus and James stared at him before James cleared his throat. "That's fine. It's getting late anyway. Are you ready to go?" He asked Linus.
"Fuck that! I still have some energy left in me for a song or two." He interrupted and got up to steady himself. "I don't know about you, but-but I need to sing!"
With that he rushed towards the stage and decided to give the DJ a large tip if he let him have the mic for at least four or five songs back to back. How could the DJ say No to a hand-full of solid gold coins.
2:45 a.m.
"So go to the darkest of days! Heaven's a heartbreak away. Never let you go, never let me doooown! OH, it's been a hell of a ride. Driving the edge of the knife. Never let you go, never let me down!" He screamed into the mic while falling to his knees for a more dramatic effect.
"Terry….!" Linus shouted from the dance floor.
"Don't you give up! No, no, no. I won't give up! No, no, no.-"
"Terry….!"
"Shut up Linus! I'm singing." He said in the mic. "Let me love you. Let me love you!"
The song ended with a few claps and someone yelling at him to get off the stage. He dropped the mic and climbed off the stage til he was standing right next to Linus. Trying very hard not to fall over. "Damn, that felt good." He said, giving Linus a very satisfying smile.
Linus laughed, "Good, but I had the DJ cut you off because you were singing the same song over and over again for the last twenty minutes." He laughed while they worked their way back to the Bar.
"I wasn't singing the same song!" He shouted, not out of anger. He was just plastered and feeling weird.
"Yeah, you were. I even got it on video if you want to see it." He said, pointing at a phone. Not sure if it was his or Linus.
"Shit, I didn't even know. When I was up there, I felt like I was in another fight with Korvo and…damn, just going on and on about issues and…everything was so heavy and stuffy and for some reason I keep smelling apples…if that makes any sense." He said, compelled to lean against Linus's side so he wouldn't trip.
Linus helped him to a seat, keeping a firm hand in his back, just to make sure he didn't fall off or trip over his two feet before taking a seat next to him. "Up for another drink? They're still free" He said, showing off his pink band around his wrist.
He might as well. His throat was dry anyway. "Let's do this!" After ordering a long island ice tea and another Green Apple Martini, Terry noticed something. "Hey, where's the other two people we came in with?"
Linus looked at him funny, "You mean James and Mary? They left while you were singing your Justin Beiber marathon. The DJ was getting tired of Mary bothering him and his girlfriend and she had to leave. I don't know why she thought it was a good idea to see her Ex when she's drunk."
Oh the irony in that statement, Terry thought while taking a small sip of his martini. Letting the realization he was alone with Linus sink in and didn't know how to take it. He once again stared at the bag of Blue Heat Takis and suddenly needed his phone. "Hey, Linus…you still have my phone…right?"
Taking a sip of his tea, he placed it down on the table and grabbed the phone from his pocket. "Right here, safe and sound." He said, flashing him that very confident smile he liked so much.
"Did I get any texts or calls? I mean, I know it's hard to hear it because of the music and I know you said I shouldn't care but-"
Linus checked his phone and shook his head. "Nope, no messages or voicemails. From the looks of it, not even one phone call…" Linus siad, without much concern.
It felt like something stabbed him in the gut as he snatched the phone to take a double look. To make sure Linus wasn't pulling his leg, but sure enough, there was nothing. No text. No missed calls, or voicemails. Just the picture of him and Korvo on his wallpaper…when they were happy….
In the background another human was singing yet another depressing song on the stage. "And I think you're so mean. I think we should try. I think I could need this in my life and I think I'm scared. I think too much. I know that's wrong, it's a problem I'm dealing with…If you're gone! Maybe it's time to come home-"
Linus patted him on the back. "Hey man, it's no big deal. Who cares if he didn't call-
"Fuck!" Terry shouted in anger with tears in his eyes. Feeling the alcohol slowly taking over his feelings and dropping his guard. "The nerve of that guy! You would think after being so jealous and constantly keeping tabs on me, he would at least call!" He shouted while covering his eyes with his hands to hide his frustration. It was also a good way to close his eyes from the bright lights flickering to the bass of the songs.
"If you're gone, baby you need to come home, come home. There's a little bit of something of me in everything in you-" Played in the background.
"Ok…well this place is getting depressing." Linus said, cringing from sad music the humans were selecting before turning his attention back to him. "Terry, you need to relax. You're popping those weird looking things out of your head."
He uncovered his eyes to see small, pinkish gooblers dancing around on the bar table. Dancing around his empty martini glasses to the beat of the song. Oh god, he was stressing out so much even the gooblers looked drunk. He was getting just as bad as Korvo and needed to calm down.
"So what if you two fought. Is this how you want Korvo to win? Having you crying and waiting for him to call while he's probably having the time of his life not having to deal with you."
He gave Linus a weird look, trying to keep himself steady in his seat. "Damn Linus, that's cold. I thought you were on my side?"
"I am, Bud, I just hate seeing you this way. Back then you didn't care what He thought. You just come and go as you please. Hell, it's no wonder you never mentioned him when we were together. He looks exhausting to deal with. I don't know how someone like him can get up everyday pissed off at the world."
"Oh you'd be surprised. It took a year of me being annoying to finally put a smile on his face. I mean…fun to him is doing math equations."
They both laughed…a little louder than they wanted since they were both drunk. He was so out of it, he barely noticed Linus was still patting him on the back. The pat soon turned into soft circles over his shoulder blades. The same place that had nail marks Korvo would leave behind in a heat of passion. The smell of Linus's Allspice musk was noticeable since they were close together; he could taste it on his tongue along with leftover sour apple syrup.
He rubbed his face to get him to focus, feeling warm and flushed all over again. "Why did we stop talking to each other again? I mean…it seems like every time we're around each other, it would be a blast…" He said, looking at his human friend.
Linus' eyes narrow a bit, "You thought bringing Korvo around to wait in line with us would be a good idea."
"I just wanted to share something with him. I mean that's what couples do, right?…." He burped, feeling something coming up this throat, but was wise enough to swallow it. He quickly scanned the table for something to drink and spotted his martini half full. "They do things together and have sex. I mean to him it's all about the Ship, and forming a new Planet and other stuff…I forgot…it's hard to keep up when he's…babbling. " He said, before finishing off his drink. Making his cheeks warmer…or was it the Allspice…or him thinking about sex and Korvo in the same sentence. At this point, he really didn't know. "He just makes things so hard…"
"If you want my advice-"
No, he really didn't…yet yes, he really did….
"-A happy Extrovert like you shouldn't be tied down to some whiny weight anchor like him. You need someone more on your level…" Linus said, giving his shoulder a squeeze.
Just to joke because he was drunk, depressed and curious, he asked, "Oh yeah…like who…"
3:10 a.m.
He didn't know who made the first move. Most likely him since he was known to make the first move whether it was on Korvo or his past Lovers because the next thing he knew, the "Employee Only" Bathroom was kicked open with him walking backwards while being in a lip-lock frenzy with Linus. With his head buzzing with liquor and apples, and hands roaming everywhere on his back and rear, he completely lost control of his boundaries. His back hit the wall right next to the white sink, causing him to moan and to grip on to something for dear life which happened to be Linus's shirt. His other hand was occupied with the bag of Takis he didn't want to lose.
Linus pulled back to breathe and noticed the chips. "Shit, why are you still carrying those around?" He panted.
"I'm saving them." He said, feeling drool running down his mouth. He was always a sloppy kisser thanks to what he can do with his talented tongue.
"You're such a dork." Linus whispered before pulling him in for another hard kiss.
His eyes rolled back, feeling like he was in some sort of dream. He could still hear the music in the background and even the faint vibration coming through the wall thanks to the loud bass. The song "Blinding Lights" could be heard outside, muffling smoothly in his head. His thoughts were quickly thrown out of his head when he felt tongue pushing its way into his mouth. The taste of tea and lemons swirled around his large mouth before pulling out so the man could lick his lips. Breaking a line of spit between them. Linus took a deep breath before going back kissing him again. Still holding on to the bag of Takis, his hands made his way down to his human companion's belt on his sides. He let out a surprised gasp when Linus's knee shot right up between his legs to rub his most sensitive area. Feeling Linus's bulge growing and pressing up against his thigh. Oh, he knew what Linus was trying to do. Something they've done a few times to pass the time during their hours of waiting for a certain merchandise or the latest phone. Humans are strange, they had no shame getting it on with someone from out of space. Something his friends told him about when it comes to dark desires and fantasies you read about in the Deep Dark Web. He met them all over the years. The Furries, the Scalies, the Beastly, Bronies, and so on and so on. Linus was no exception, making it clear that he was into Alien Kinks and Hentai But…
He pushed Linus away to catch some air. "Linus…slow down...I don't think-"
"Yeah, you shouldn't. Just go with the flow, T-dog." Linus whispered before kissing him again.
His mind started to swirl around, making everything around him blend and mix like watercolors and he started to imagine his hands roaming around a thick, black robe. Seeing the green diamond flicker and reflect in the light. His hands going up and unbuttoning the garb so he can feel that smooth, blue skin. His Partner would then use teeth to bite his flesh around his neck in order to leave a deep mark to show ownership….making sure he knew the Mission Leader doesn't like to share.
"Hey Terry…"
He remembered lying in bed, facing Korvo after a night of passion, and seeing Korvo in his most vulnerable stage. His Partner had his doubts about their newfound relationship. Mostly about him and his wild ways. Could he really give up his "Fuck-Boy" status to only commit to him and only him? Terry reached over to caress Korvo's face, being serious for the first time since they left on their mission, and confessed his love for his Partner. Korvo was his and he belonged to Korvo. He didn't want anyone else.
"Mmmm" Terry groaned, feeling his mind switching back and forth from his memory and reality. Feeling a cold hand roaming up his shirt and a mouth on his neck.
"...wouldn't this be a nice picture…"
Wait…if he belongs to his Partner...why was he here in some unclean bathroom…with Linus…? At the corner of his eye, he could see a phone on camera mode being held in front of him. The camera's lens was facing him. Showing him getting his neck nibbled by Linus.
"...to send to Korvo…"
He snapped the picture, knocking Terry out of this hot, booze-soaked, make-out. "Fuck, Linus!" He shouted and shoved his friend away from him. Linus hit the floor, dropping and shattering Terry's phone in the process, before looking up at him, glaring. Terry gripped his head, realizing what he had done, and started to curse. "Fuck...Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck! What the hell, Linus?!"
"Hey, you're the one who made the first move." Linus said, calmly while getting up from the floor.
His head was pounding, "You…you were taking a picture…with my phone…Oh, my god…You're Two-Facing me again…you were going to send that to…you were trying to mess things with Korvo!"
"Don't act all innocent, Terry. You're the one who got into a fight with him. You're the one here with me. It's not like I force you in here, you're the one who kissed me first and wanted to go somewhere privately. I thought it would be a nice way to show that blue Asshole he can't come between us."
He leaned against the wall to prevent himself from sliding down to the dirty floor. Feeling stupid for coming here. For months, he did everything in his power to convince his Partner, he can be trusted, that he didn't want to be with anyone, but him. Only to leave and find himself making out with his Ex in some bathroom in the middle of the night. His started to tear up, how was he going to explain himself, this is going to piss Korvo off more than anything.
"Why are you crying, the Terry I knew wouldn't give a shit about what we did. I mean it wouldn't be the first time we screwed around in the bathroom among other places and-"
"Yes!" He shouted while shoving his hand in front of Linus's face to shut him up "Yes, you're right. I wouldn't give a shit, but that was before Korvo told me he loved me. Those were his words, he was the one who told me first. I knew for a long time my feelings for him, but I kept them down thinking he would never return them. Sure we fight, we fight a lot actually, but I'm happy. He's finally giving "Us" a chance and there is no way I'm going to let Me or You mess this up. THIS should have never happened."
Linus just stood there and stared at him. Letting all he was saying download in his head. It was hard to figure what the human was feeling. It was just a blank stare.
"Don't get me wrong. Seeing you again brought back a lot of memories and fuck, you do look good and make no mistake, the old Me would be going down on you and sucking you harder than a black hole," Ok where exactly was he going with this? Dammit Terry, concentrate! "But I love Korvo more than anything in this entire Galaxy!" He praised loudly.
He turned his back on his old Friend/Lover and felt something coming up his throat. "I think you should leave now." He demanded calmly only to feel the vomit coming up quickly in his mouth. "I mean it." He added, hoping Linus will leave. There was no way he was going to throw up in front of his Ex after making that speech. He waited till he heard an angry Tssk followed by "Whatever," then footsteps leaving the bathroom, before grabbing hold of the sink to throw up. Part of him was actually glad, it was a good way to get rid of the other guy's taste from his mouth.
Afterwards, he sat on the floor to collect himself, only to realize when Linus left, he took his phone with him. Complete with the picture of them making out and no lock code on his screen…
An easy access for Linus to send it to Korvo's phone.
Shit….
3:36 a.m.
He made his way back to the dance floor, looking around for that red-headed Prick, not even caring he was pushing and shoving his way through the crowd. Damn, even this late at night, the club was still packed with the music blaring and the bright lights stinging his dried eyes. His eyes darted all over the place, trying to find Linus while the world around him began to spin, making him sick all over again. Why did he have so many Martinis? Every time he burped or breathed it smelled like fresh apples and puke. Someone bumped into him, nearly knocking him over, but was able to keep his balance. The DJ's voice could be heard, but it sounded like they were all underwater. Low and inaudible…The crowd cheered and he can see another girl grabbing the mic for her turn to sing. Choosing the song "Stay" by Kid Laroi as her pick A young looking brunette celebrating her 21st birthday as it showed on the sash she was wearing across her chest. The Mic…that's it!
The Birthday Girl begins to sing, "I do the same thing. I told you that I never would. I told you changed, even when I knew I never could. I know that I can't find anyone else as good as you. I need you to stay, need you to stay, hey…"
Oh god, he loved that song, and the bitch was ruining it with that high pitch "Elmo" style voice. He thought while making his way up to the stage. Getting a few people staring at him while curious to see what he was going to do.
"I get drunk, wake up, I'm wasted still. I realize the time that I wasted here. I feel like you can't feel the way I feel. I'll be-"
He snatched the Mic out of the Girl's hand, hearing Oohs and groans coming from the crowd and the Girl screaming "Hey!" He waved her off like nothing and began to speak. "Linus…LINUS! I know you're still here." He said, trying to keep his balance, but the spot light and the cold air was making him sick and dizzy…"Give me back my phone, you fucking PRICK!"
"Hey, Buddy! Get off the stage, it's my turn at the Mic!" The girl shouted as the music continued to play. At this point, the DJ was pinching the skin between his eyes from stress knowing he was part of the group Mary came in with.
Terry pushed her away, "I'm just borrowing it. My stupid Ex is going to sabotage my relationship if I don't get my phone back!" He shouted into the mic.
"Tough shit! It's my special night and I'm not going to let some E.T. Knock-Off ruin it, now give me the Mic!" She said, grabbing the mic and began to play tug and war with it. Even going as far as digging her pointy, polished nails into his hands.
"I'm doing the crowd a favor!" He hissed, pulling the mic way up high above his head, but she still wouldn't let it go. Screaming at him to quit hogging the mic or else she will kick him right between the legs." I'm keeping you from ripping this song apart by that horrible box you call a voice, Bitch!" He said, before shoving her in the stomach with his foot. Sending her off the stage with a hard thud. The Crowd didn't even bother to catch her. Some were even laughing while others were taking out their phones to record.
Dammit, Terry thought while taking a few steps back, gripping the mic like it was the only thing keeping him from falling. He felt lost, ashamed and alone even though there were dozens upon dozens of eyes staring at him. The DJ was gone, no doubt went off to find security and left in a hurry since the song was still playing. "Linus, I'm not kidding! Where the fuck are you!" He screamed into the mic only to let out a frustrating groan while trying his hardest not to rip his eyes out. What the hell is he doing? "God Dammit! This is all your fault, Korvo. You and that fucking jealousy of yours!"
Now the whole place was laughing as he continued to embarrass himself on stage. Drunk out of his mind and angry and sad, he can hear Korvo's voice echoing in his head. Hearing the disappointment that he did exactly what Korvo was afraid of. (I told you it doesn't take much to get you going. Just some sweet talk and a few cheap feels.). Now the tears were coming, but it was from anger instead of grief. "I just don't get you sometimes! You told me: I'm the reason you believe in love. Why is it so difficult for you to trust! So damn confident I will fuck it up!" He gripped the mic and threw his head back to sing. "Ain't no way I can leave you stranded. Cause you aint never left me empty-handed! And you know that I know that I can't live without you! So, baby, STAAAAAY!"
"That's the one! He's the one who pushed me!" He heard a woman scream.
He was grabbed by the shoulder and was forced to turn around. The birthday girl was pointing at him before getting punched in the eye by her Male Companion. Everything went black after that…
4.21 a.m.
Everything was a blur after that. When he opened his eyes, he was in the alley next to the building, leaning back against the dumpster. From the looks of his clothes being torn and dirty and the bruises and bloody lip, the Birthday Girl's friends used his blackout as an opportunity to beat him up for ruining their fun time. He can't really complain, if he was part of their group, he'd probably have done the same thing. What was even weirder and hilarious was right next to him was the bag of takis he was holding on for Korvo. He chuckled before wiping the blood away from his mouth. He needed to go home. He didn't care how mad Korvo was going to be at him for staying out all night. He just wanted to go home and see him. With that, he picked himself up from the ground and wobbled his way to the sidewalk so he could walk the one block to his car. Hissing from the pain and sting of his wounds and headache.
4:57 a.m.
He somehow made it to the Starbucks parking lot. Seeing his car there just ten feet away. There was another car there too. Belonging to a Starbuck employee who was about to start her shift. She was taken aback from seeing him in his dire state only for everything to go black again.
6:00 a.m.
The lady was nice enough to get him a cab to drive him home since he was too out of it and drunk to take the car. That's nice. The Driver was a prick though.
"How many times do I have to tell you! Just look for A Spaceship on top of a white house!" He screamed. Honestly, he never took time to remember his address even after four years. He then covered his mouth before asking the Driver to pull over so he could throw up again….
6:40 a.m.
He was sleeping against the backseat Passenger's door when it opened quickly, causing him to hit the ground hard. Despite another bruise to the head and blood leaking out, he didn't have it in him to open his eyes. Instead he let out a loud groan. He suddenly felt someone patting his head and the Cab Driver yelling. "Please get him out of my fucking Cab before he throws up in the back seat again!"
"Terry…" A soft voice whispered while shaking his head. "Terry…can you hear me?"
"Oh god, Him too?! We just spent an hour trying to air out the house thanks to Korvo puking all over the bathroom and now This!" He recognized those voices. They belong to the Replicants…so either they found him at Starbucks, or some dirty ditch or he was finally home.
He felt Yumyulack kicking him in the ribs and Jesse gasped. "Oh no, is he dead!?"
"No, he's still breathing, I'm just not sure why he's all beat up or why he has a bag of Taki chips in his hand, but he's alive." Yummers huffed.
"Yeah, yeah, your Dad said something about him being at some club and got into a fight for hogging the Karaoke machine and some things about a Linus guy taking a picture and stealing his phone and some other person named "Corn"…Not sure what the hell he was saying, I was just tuning him out, but he had me drive all over the place looking for his house because he didn't know his own address. He's your problem now, so pay me the $300 he owes me because I would hate to use force on tiny little things like you." The Cab Driver said, firmly.
Yumyulack chuckled. "How about you keep him and we'll call it even?"
"Yumyulack, we can't sell Terry like that. I'm sure he's worth more!" Jesse shouted. "Let's just get him inside and wake up Korvo."
Yummers sighed. "Fine."
Next thing he knew, he was lifted up by the shoulders and dragged across the pavement, scraping his knees in the process, only to have his head hit the side of the door hard. He was then dropped to the floor when the Replicants gasped.
"You did that on purpose!" Jesse shouted.
"I did not. He's fucking heavy and stinks like trash and shame." Her brother shouted back.
"You heard what the Cab Driver said or were you not paying attention?"
"Oh I was and I'm going to check his social media pages, if his phone was stolen, no doubt, there's going to be pictures and videos. That Idiot never keeps a lock code on his phone" Yumyulack snickered.
"Will you just help me take him to his room?" Jesse shouted, getting stressed out.
"Why, you saw how hard it was dragging Korvo up the stairs. Just leave him here on the floor."
"We need to show Korvo Terry is home before he ruins another part of the house!"
Terry groaned against the carpet he face-planted. "Will you two…Shut. The. Fuck. Up…." He muffled while feeling a warm trickle of blood running down his forehead.
"Hey, you have no right to talk to us that way. We're being nice and taking your Drunken Ass to your room! Yumyulack shouted before grabbing his arm not so gently again. Jesse followed and grabbed his other arm and lifted him up again. "Also do us a favor and try not to throw up everywhere like your other Half did!"
"Yumyulack, be nice, he had a rough night too."
"Did you not see the bathroom, Jesse? The tub is ruined and he left the door open. Not the best smell to wake up to coming down stairs."
He ended up hitting his head again on one of the stairs' steps before being dragged clumsily to his room. Next thing he knew, he was lifted up and dropped on something familiar and soft with his face buried in the warm comfort of bedsheets and a firm mattress. Whatever he landed on, it started to move and groan. "Terry…."
He smiled against the mattress when he heard Korvo's voice followed by Yumyulack complaining about needing money.
Jesse shined in with a nervous soft chuckle. "Hey Korvo, look who finally came home!"...
Fin