All We Know (Is Falling)
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Bugs pulled up into the parking lot with Daffy safely in tow. Carefully, he halted the motorcycle and angled it so the other man wouldn't topple over.
A smile curved his lips as he took in the sight of the huge red and yellow canopy towering over all. The scent of cotton candy and popcorn as well as the giddy trill of children's laughter invaded his senses and for a moment, it was like he was a kid again, innocent and immune to the cruelty of the world and finding nothing but solace in the crazy and colorful confines of the circus.
It didn't take him long to remember Daffy, whose arms were still wound around him, holding on as if not to have realized that the bike had stopped moving.
"Daffy? We're here." Bugs announced, falling victim to the waves of excitement that swept over him from the atmosphere alone.
"I can open my eyes now?" Daffy asked, eager to finally see where Bugs had taken him for their date. The sounds and smells were torturing him and making it really hard not to just cheat and sneak a peek.
When Bugs gave him the go ahead, Daffy nearly tumbled off the motorcycle, stunned by it all. He didn't even know the circus was in town!
"But, how?"
"When I called and told you to cancel Friday, I was arranging to get tickets. I hope it's not too over the top-"
Daffy cut him off. "Bugs, it's fine…perfect even. I don't know what to say."
Bugs hopped off and then helped Daffy to the ground. "A yes would be ideal."
Daffy raised an eyebrow. "Yes?"
The biker boy gave Daffy an amused smile and extended his hand towards the smaller man. "Would you, Dexter Mallard, run away with me to the circus?"
Daffy chuckled at Bugs' endearing dorkiness before accepting his hand and giving him a quick kiss. "What are we waiting for?"
The attractions and performances were so wonderful, Daffy actually felt remiss in knowing the day would have to come to an end.
They stuffed their faces with popcorn and hot dogs, posed for pictures and actually got the autographs of a few clowns. Everything was just so perfect that Daffy couldn't help thinking back to his first time when Carrie was two and his parents were still together. Those had been simpler times when nothing could pierce his bubble of happiness and serenity.
Now, as Bugs held his hand and they made their way out to the parking lot after Daffy stopped to give a little girl the balloons he unknowingly acquired throughout the day, it felt like everything was just right and nothing could go wrong.
Never had he been so mistaken in his life.
As he left Bugs to answer Carrie's phone call and to assure her he'd call his father later he bumped into someone he didn't want to see in a million years. Rex approached him with the kind of sick smile a predator would when stalking his prey.
"Daffy?" He called, as Daffy turned around and prayed that Rex didn't see him.
Of course, luck wasn't on his side as Rex didn't walk away but only kept coming closer. "Daffy what are you doing here? I thought you were busy today."
The raven-haired man turned around to face the music. "H-hey Rex. Fancy seeing you here."
The younger of the Plasse men shrugged. "I came to see the Ringling brothers. I wanted to see what all the hype was about. What about you? Didn't you say you couldn't go out with me Saturday because you had business to attend to?"
Daffy blushed and tried to play it cool. "I got away and figured I'd come to Cirque Du Merveilles. You know? Have some fun."
Rex smirked and Daffy felt a sinking feeling in his stomach. Were his lies working? Or was he failing miserably? Did Rex see him with Bugs?
To Daffy's relief Rex seemed oblivious to his dishonesty but glad to finally be alone with Daffy outside of school. Flaunting and flirting like usual, he wrapped an arm around Daffy's shoulders.
"There's no reason we can't have some fun together." He whispered.
Daffy tried not to cringe. "I-uh actually I'm here with someone."
But Rex didn't seem to hear. "I knew you weren't such a stiff. I mean even, you Professor Mallard, go out from time to time. Don't worry Daffy." He chuckled. "You're secret's safe with me. I won't tell Porky and Tina about this."
"Have you been here all day?" Daffy asked, thinking of Bugs.
"Yeah, I've been here from this morning. It's weird because I didn't see you at all, but then again it's a large venue." His cobalt eyes held amusement as he flashed Daffy a dark smile.
Daffy tried to shake himself free. "I don't think we should hang out outside of school. I mean, what would our students think?"
Rex looked indifferent. "Who cares? They're just a bunch of stupid teens and kids in their early twenties."
"You know? They're not stupid." Daffy was really getting annoyed now. He was beginning to wish that Rex would just disappear.
"So, want to go on a date? I think everything here is finished for the night but I know a great bar a few blocks away." Rex suggested, ignoring Daffy once again.
Daffy nodded his head. "No thanks, I really should get going. I didn't mean to be out so late."
But Rex was obstinate. "Come on, just for a few hours. I promise I'll get you home on time."
Daffy fought the feeling to roll his eyes. Even if Rex was the last person on earth, he wouldn't go out with him. "Like I said, I should get going."
"Come on Daffy, please."
"I believe the man said no." A voice spoke from behind them. They both turned to see an irate Bugs watching Rex as if he could kill him with his eyes alone.
Rex noticed the murderous look in Bugs' gaze and removed his arm from around Daffy's shoulders. His sapphire eyes scrutinized Bugs with cool contempt, as he didn't know who this stranger was but knew he didn't like him.
Relief flooded Daffy as he moved from Rex to stand beside Bugs, who wrapped a protective arm around his waist. For once, Daffy didn't feel the need to hide anymore. "Rex, this is my boyfriend Bugs. Bugs this is my coworker Rex Plasse."
Neither of them made any effort to greet each other.
"Boyfriend?" Rex repeated the word as if he had been slapped with it. "Isn't he a student at Poland Springs?"
Daffy was going to explain but Bugs cut him off. "It's none of your business."
Rex's eyes narrowed into slits as he took a step towards them to take a closer look at the other man. "I know you, you're Daffy's student."
Bugs clenched his hands into fists. He felt the anger surging through him and knew he needed to calm down before he did anything he would regret. He just didn't like this guy touching Daffy and from the looks of things, Daffy didn't like it either. It set Bugs' teeth on edge but he wasn't about to let this guy ruin his night. Taking a deep breath, he said "We're leaving now."
They almost got away. Bugs almost made it back to the parking lot with Daffy beside him and about to cap off the perfect night until the nuisance Rex, decided to call out to him.
"You know kid? There are easier ways to earn extra credit. You don't need to sleep with your teacher."
And that was all it took. Bugs' fist crashed into Rex's face before Daffy could even think to stop him. Then things moved pretty quickly after that. Bugs soon found himself on top of the other man, kicking his ass. It appeared that Rex wasn't much of a fighter in relation to the mouth he had on him.
Then he could feel a couple of guys pulling him off Rex before his wrists were encircled in handcuffs. He knew then, that he screwed up big time.
The last thing he saw before he was carted off to jail was Daffy begging for the cops to reconsider.
A/N: Thank you for reading. Title taken from Paramore's All We Know. More to come!