After a week in the hospital the two Nitram's were finally allowed to go home. Rufioh had wheeled his son out of the hospital as Tavros shifted in his seat nervously, "So, G-Gamzee is okay?" The younger man asked before the older man had opened the car door. "Yes Tavros. He is fine. So are your other friends. We are going to the park to see them today." Rufioh reassured as he lifted Tavros from the chair and placed him into the car. Tavros fastened his seat belt as his dad folded the wheelchair and placed it in the back seat. Rufioh cleared his throat before closing the two doors on the passenger side of the car. Rufioh drove Tavros to the park where Gamzee and Kurloz were waiting along with their other friends. Tavros unbuckled himself and opened the door. Rufioh gasped and lunged after Tavros, grabbing the back of the young Taurus' shirt. "Tavros, you can't..." Rufioh began as he tugged the shirt in his hand for Tavros to come back in. Tavros sighed and waved Gamzee over to help him.
Gamzee ran with all his might when he spotted Tavros. When the young Makara got to the car he pulled Tavros up into his arms and held him tight as he spun around, "Tavros! Tavros! I'm all up and happy that you're okay! Its a motherfucking miracle!" Gamzee cheered as he held the young Nitram in his arms. Tavros hugged him back happy that Gamzee was alright, "Gamzee.. I w-was so worried y-you were uh, hurt worse th- than me." "Nah, bro you saved me. I would have been all up and lobotomized if ya' didn't hold onto me so tightly. " Gamzee explained as Rufioh moved to get the wheelchair from the back. "What's that for?" Asked Gamzee as he saw the wheelchair. Rufioh looked at him a bit shocked as Tavros patted Gamzee to get his attention again, "i-its mine." Rufioh moved to take Tavros out of Gamzee's arms slowly and place him in the wheelchair. The look on Gamzee's face went from confusion to realization when he looked down at Tavros' missing legs. Gamzee looked back up to Tavros' smiling face as tears pooled in the corner of his eyes. "I'm fine Gamzee. I'm just happy you're okay." Tavros reassured the young Capricorn as he wheeled himself forward a bit. Gamzee rubbed one of his eyes as he sniffles and smiled at his friend.
"Wanna see under my bandages?" Gamzee asked as the moved in the direction of their friends. Rufioh locked his car and walked over to Kurloz, "how's your boy doing?" "He will have scars but he will live. What about your boy?" Asked the taller man as they watched their sons mingle with their friends. Nepeta placed a flower crown on Tavros' head then placed one around Gamzee's as Rufioh spoke, "They said Tavros won't walk again... But Tavros... We didn't have the heart to tell him so he's going to go through physical therapy." Kurloz stood silent for a moment and was about to say something when a voice called out to the Taurus causing him to turn around, "Hey, Rufioh! I didn't expect you to be here. What a pleasant surprise." Rufioh smiled and moved to the other man, "Horuss! Wow you look even better than you did a week a go." "Awe that's so sweet of you. You also look exceptionally sexy." Horuss complimented the shorter man as Kurloz walked over and placed a hand on Rufioh's shoulder, "who's your friend?" The Capricorn asked in an irritated tone as Horuss stiffened with fear thinking the other man was Rufioh's boyfriend. "Uh, I think you mean our old friend. Horuss, you remember Kurloz right?" Rufioh asked as he gestured to the man standing next to him.
Kurloz laughed and pointed to Horuss, "This guy?! Oh man! I have been wondering what happened to you!" Kurloz moved in to hug his old highschool friend causing the other man to stiffen even more. "Exemplary to see you again, old companion." Horuss said stiffly, "Though I did not expect to perceive your romantic relationship with Rufioh after our school years." The Taurus and Capricorn men looked at each other before Rufioh started laughing cheerfully as he moved to Horuss, "No, no. There is nothing between us. Its purely a plutonic relationship if any at all, I assure you." Rufioh took the blue eyed man's hand and pulled him close, "I'm still a free man if you really wanna know." "Ah, I see. Unexpected though exceptional. Perhaps I can pursue a romantic relationship with you?" Horuss asked as they walked to an empty bench. "Whoa, there big guy you have to buy me a drink first." Rufioh playfully said as they left Kurloz alone. Rufioh felt eyes on them and looked back at the elder Makara whom turned away and hit a tree near by. Rufioh assumed he was upset that his old friend turned out to be bisexual as well and rolled his eyes. The Taurus turned his attention back to the Sagittarius and smiled, "So what brings you here?" Rufioh asked as they sat down.
"Oh, my son's schoolmate had informed him he would be here to have a celebration. Apparently he was in an accident and-" Rufioh smiled trying to push the accident out of his mind as he interrupted Horuss, "your boy knows my Tavros?" "I don't think so, his name is, 'Gamzee' I think." Horuss elaborated as he removed some glasses from his pocket and placed them on his nose and scanned the park. Rufioh blushed before smiling as he made the strong looking man face him by placing a hand on his, "You know Horuss, you look very attractive with glasses." Horuss stiffened again as his hair stood up on end. Rufioh can tell the other man was nervous and speechless and took the opportunity to lean in and kiss Horuss' cheek. Kurloz stomped over and took the blue eyed man's arm and pulled him up, "I need to talk to you." The Sagittarius followed him confused as Rufioh stood up and moved to the teenagers that made a circle and sat down. Gamzee never left Tavros' side as they all talked about the accident. The girl he recognized to be Vriska had now wore a patch over one of her eyes and was missing an arm. He cleared his throat and smiled at all the kids whom turned to look at him.
"Hello, everyone. I'm Tavros' dad. Would you all make sure he will be alright while I go get you all some pizza?" He asked happily as all the teens smiled and agreed. All the kids looked at Tavros as Rufioh began to leave. The elder Nitram heard someone say, "Tavros, your dad is so cool." When Rufioh got to his car he let out a nervous sigh and started up his car. He jumped in fear when his passenger side door swung open and Kurloz hopped in, slamming the door behind him. "Holy shit Makara! You scared the piss out of me!" Rufioh shouted angrily at the wild haired man. Kurloz smirked and Rufioh looked away quickly to hide his blush. That smile was different somehow but Rufioh couldn't quite put his finger on it. "Rufioh..." Kurloz began which made Rufioh look back at him. Kurloz looked down then buckled his seatbelt before speaking again, "I thought you could use some help with the pizza's.. I over heard you talking to the kids." Rufioh eyed the man suspiciously before giving a smile, "that's actually very thoughtful. Thanks." Rufioh fastened his own seatbelt before driving off.
"Um, so... Rufioh. About... Uh..." Kurloz began again as they drove down the street, "Ya' know I would like to know where we stand." Rufioh slowed the car down before stopping at a red light, "what do you mean?" The Taurus asked as he looked at the Capricorn. "Are we... Can we be friends?" Kurloz asked as he looked away and rubbed the back of his neck. Rufioh looked ahead and spoke in a serious tone, "Its too late to ask that," the shorter man moved his hand to Kurloz's shoulder, "I thought we were already friends. Didn't you hear what I said to Horuss?" Kurloz blushed a bit as he slouched in his seat, "to be honest I didn't understand every word you guys spoke." Rufioh smiled at Kurloz whom smiled back as they began driving again. "So would you like to go get some drinks with me sometime? You know as a friend?" The Capricorn asked confidently, "We can have Gamzee watch over Tavros. I'm sure he wouldn't leave his hero hanging." "Ooh, look at you, Mr. Rational thoughts over here. I would but like that but what about your problem?" Rufioh inquired as he pulled up to the pizza shop. "Everything in moderation." Kurloz chimed happily as they exited the car. "Right on." Rufioh commented and moved past the doors and to the counter ordering 5 pizza's and 4 different six packs of faygo's.