Title: Second Chances
Disclaimer: Well, if I did own Underworld I wouldn't be writing fanfiction now would I? Nope, hence, I own nothing. So, unless you want a popsicle stick and a cat I have nothing to give you if you sue me, so don't.
Summary: Sometime you don't get it right the first time. This is true for Kraven and Soren and now they get another chance to change what they did wrong, if they can that is.
Warnings: Well, obviously it's a slash so if that don't float your boat I suggest you leave now. There's drug references and abuse in here too. Some mild language but there's some of that in most fics.
So yep, here you go folks.Second chapter, by the way...rating may change later if I feel like it. So enough rambling from the author. Enjoy and I like feedback by the way.
Chapter 2: Wendys and Sleepovers
Soren got up from his last period class and followed Erika and Kraven out to the parking lot. "We're going to Wendy's if you want to join us, Soren." Kraven said, putting his bag in the back seat.
He gave and affirmative nod and head to his own car. "You show the way, I'll follow."
Erika was looking from Kraven to her old friend, a knowing smile on her face. "So, Kraven," she began, getting into her car after Kraven. "What do you think of Soren?" She put the key into the ignition and waited for Soren to start his own car before heading out of the parking lot.
"He seems like a cool guy, a little quiet though," Kraven said after a minute. "It seems like I've known him for a long time, almost like I've known him from another life."
"Only cool?" Erika asked, raising an eyebrow. "Not hot, extremely kissable, damned sexy? You're not very descriptive are you Kraven?" Kraven rolled his eyes and looked over at Erika, who was smiling. "I saw you looking at him when he first showed up this morning. You looked hungry."
"Just shut up, Erika," he hissed, not speaking for the rest of the short ride. The pair arrived in the parking lot and seconds later Soren came tearing in behind them. "He drives like a bat out of hell, doesn't he?" Erika nodded, getting her purse from the back seat next to her school bag.
They met up with Soren who was leaning on his car, sunglasses over his eyes once again. "Ready?" Erika asked, not waiting for a response, and dragging the other two along with her.
All three ordered and found a booth in the back of the seating area labeled smoking -for Kraven and Soren- and began eating.
"So, Soren, did you enjoy your first day of school here?" Kraven asked the boy sitting across from him after taking a bite of his burger. Soren just nodded, having just bitten into a fry. He swallowed and took a drink of his root beer before answering.
"The language teacher takes shots, I swear to god. I've never seen a woman seem more drunk than her." He shuttered and took another drink.
The other two laughed. "That's because we think she does," Erika answered, giggling slightly. "You'll never learn anything in that class. We're really behind you, from what I've heard already."
Soren shook his head. "Flattery gets you nowhere dear," he answered. She leaned closer to him -she was sitting next to him- and whispered something in his ear. "Erika!" Soren exclaimed, lightly smacking her on the arm.
"I don't hear you denying it," she said smugly, taking a dainty bite of her chicken salad. Soren growled at her.
"I hate you," he said, glaring at her. Her eyes asked if she was right. "Yes, all right? YES, you caught me." She gave a small cheer of triumph and went back to her salad, leaving Soren glaring at his Spicy chicken sandwich.
Erika got up a few minutes later, excusing herself to the restroom. "I hate women," Soren said, viscously tearing off a piece of his sandwich with his teeth.
Kraven raised an eyebrow. "All women, or just Erika when she's right about something you're trying to deny and you know she's wrong about?" He asked, finishing off his burger and working on his fries.
"The second one," he said, leaning his head on the back of the booth. "Stupid women's intuition."
"Hi boys, " Erika said, taking her seat next to Soren who glared at her. "Someone's grouchy. You need a hug," she said, while doing just that. Soren made a very undignified squirm out of her death grip.
"Don't rape Soren, please Erika. At least while I'm in the room, save it for later." Kraven said, smiling at the look Soren gave him.
"Oh, you're just jealous because she's getting more action than you. Everyone wants a piece of me." Soren said, striking a ridiculous pose.
Kraven wolf-whistled. "You're too sexy for your shirt," he said with a straight face, until Soren started laughing. It occurred to him that he knew what Soren's laugh would sound like even though he had never heard the stoic man laugh before. At least in this life.
"And I do my little turn on the cat-walk." Soren said, still quoting the song. "I'm just a piece of meat for you aren't I?" He asked, breaking down into fake sobs.
"New York strip steak," Kraven said. "Can I get some A1 sauce?" Erika slapped him playfully on the arm. Soren raised his head from his arms and had a Cheshire cat grin over his pale face.
"Well," Erika said, looking at her watch. "I have to go to work in a little bit so I'll see you guys later. Ready Kraven?"
"I can take him home if you need to leave. I've got nothing to do until like nine o'clock." Soren said putting his empty wrappers on the tray and getting up to put it in the trash.
Kraven looked over at Erika, shrugged and agreed. "Thanks Soren, that's nice of you," he said, taking his drink and finishing it. "I'll see you tomorrow, Erika. We're still gonna go to the movies to see Cursed right?" She nodded and got up.
"See you boys later then," she said getting up and 'accidentally' pushing Soren into Kraven. He of course was caught by the other boy. "Oh Jesus, sorry 'bout that Soren." She didn't look remotely sorry, but he forgave her all the same.
"It's okay Erika, no harm done." Soren said, then realized that he was still being held by Kraven. Not that you're complaining 'eh, Soren? His brain said. Shut up brain, before I stab you with a Q-tip. "Thanks for that Kraven," Soren said, trying to hide his blush. Kraven, obviously realizing the same thing Soren did, let go of the other after making sure he was steadied on his own feet.
Erika smiled and waved good-bye, a bright smile on her face. She left leaving both boys in a very uncomfortable situation. "Sorry about that, didn't mean to fall on you, she caught me by surprise, usually I have better reflexes than that," Soren explained, straightening his shirt front.
"No problem, people just fall all over me, I'm used to it by now," Kraven said, giving the other a smile. "Come on, we can go to my house and watch a movie." Soren nodded, following the other out of Wendy's.
"Yeah, just show me where you live, I can get us there in a flash." Soren said, starting his car.
"I know, I saw you swing in here like the devil himself was at your heels," he answered, sitting down in the passenger seat. "Nice car."
"Thanks," Soren said. "Which way?" Kraven gestured to the left. "Right-o,"
They arrived at Kraven's house ten minutes later and he let himself in. "No one's home, so make yourself at home. The good TV is in the family room, but it doesn't have a DVD player. I kinda stole it and put it in my room." Kraven said, taking his shoes off and setting his bag on the coat rack. Soren did the same and followed Kraven up the stairs into his room.
"Nice," was all Soren said, turning in a circle, taking in all of Kraven huge room. "This is your ROOM? Like you sleep in here?" Kraven nodded. "Wow, this is bigger than my apartment!" Kraven raised an eyebrow but said nothing. Don't you find that odd that he can afford a Lexus and yet he lives in an apartment? Kraven shrugged it off and waked over to his DVD player.
"What do you wanna watch?" Soren walked up next to him and looked through his collection.
"Finding Nemo?" Soren asked, looking at the other. "And exactly HOW old are you again?"
"Not mine, besides it's a good movie, give it a chance." Kraven said pouting slightly.
"Never watched it myself," Soren said, sitting back onto his heels.
Kraven smiled and stuck it in the player. "Well, you will now," he said triumphantly.
Soren jumped suddenly. "Damnation," he cursed, pulling a cellphone out of his pocket. "I always forget to turn it off vibrate." He looked at the number on the display. "Yes, Duncan, what is it?" Duncan said something "I already turned it in yesterday. What? You mean I don't have to come in tonight? Okay then, I'll see you Monday night then. Thanks Duncan." He hung up. "Well," he said. "It seems like I don't have to go into work tonight. I turned in my article yesterday so I have tonight off."
Kraven just looked at Soren. "Are you a journalist or something like that?' Soren nodded.
"I'm a junior reporter. It's like free-lance kinda thing. But it makes good money." The two of them sat on Kraven's shag-carpet and watched Finding Nemo.
After the movie Soren got up. "I'd better get home," he said.
Kraven looked a little put out but hid it. "You can stay here if you want, my parents won't mind if you just call you 'rents."
Soren bowed his head. "I don't live with my parents. Or anyone for that matter, " he whispered, not meeting Kraven's eye. Kraven stood up, put one hand on Soren's shoulder, and with the other hand raised up Soren's chin so he had to look at him.
"I'm not going to make you tell me anything, but if you want to stay the night it's fine. I can bring the hammock from the sun room, I usually sleep on it anyway." Kraven said, not letting go of the other just yet.
"Thanks," Soren said quietly, closing his eyes. Kraven led him to his bed and made him sit down.
"I'll be right back, bathroom is right there," he said pointing to a door next to another open door which was a walk-in closet.
Kraven came back a few minutes later to find Soren just walking out of his bathroom. Soren pulled off his shirt and set it on the floor. "You can borrow some of my clothes for tomorrow. We look about the same size." Except you look even better with them off. Soren smiled and sat down on Kraven's king sized bed.
"I feel bad taking your bed away. I can sleep on the hammock if you want." Soren said sitting Indian style on the edge of the bed.
"It's fine, Soren, I swear." Soren looked like he was going to protest but Kraven cut him off. "If you feel so bad, then scoot over and I'll sleep on one side if it makes you feel better." Soren blushed.
"Okay, I just don't want you to be uncomfortable, that's all." Kraven rolled his eyes and clapped his hands twice. The lights in the room turned off except for the smaller one by his bed. "That's convenient," he said, giving Kraven room on his bed.
"Good night, Soren." Kraven said, reaching over the other and turning out the light. He looked down and their eyes locked again.
"Night Kraven," Soren said, burying himself in the blankets, trying to hide his smile. Damn, I've only known him for a day, and this already feels right. Wait, he stopped his thoughts. I'm NOT gay. Erika just thinks I am. Soren had himself convinced. But then his brain had to put in it's two cents. Then why were you looking, and Erika caught you, and you admitted it? What now Soren? You're trapped. You can't lie to me, I'm your brain. Soren shook his head and curled up slightly and within a few minutes he was asleep.
Kraven meanwhile was thinking somewhere along those lines as well. I'm sharing a bed with another guy, who's not gay. And, more importantly I'm not gay. Then why does this feel so right? He glared at himself. The only reason I offered to share with him was to get him to shut up about feeling bad about taking my bed. That's all. Kraven blinked a couple of times and looked over a few feet into the dark and saw that Soren was already asleep. "Good night, Soren." He whispered, tucking the other boys hair out of his face. He found himself saying something without even knowing what it meant. It sounded Irish though, and very familiar. It reminded him of Soren though.
Kraven leaned over the other and gently, without really knowing what he was doing, placed a kiss on the top of Soren's head.
That night, Kraven had another dream.
A/N: Yep, I need some reviews before I add any more now. I've got six chapters written but I'm not posting anymore if no one's gonna read it ya know. But if you be nice I'll post more. I promise it'll get better now. Introductions are out of the way now.