After brunch was eaten and cleaned up the Makara's and Nitram's sat in the living room and discussed how long they should stay on their little vacation and the best time to take it. "So its decided." Kurloz announced happily as he stood up, "Were heading out four days before the fourth of July." Rufioh cleared his throat, "Five days" Kurloz grumbled and held up his hand. "All in favor of four days?" Gamzee rose his hand and waved it around, "The sooner the better! I can't wait to jump in the water! Or burry Tavros in the sand!" Rufioh raised his hand and with a roll of his eyes he held up his hand, "All in favor of five days?" The Taurus looked over at Tavros half expecting his hand to be raised. The young Nitram was starting down at what was left of his lap before looking up, "S-sorry... I-i just realized... That I'm n-not sure h-how I will enjoy th-the beach w-without l-legs." Tavros elaborated sadly as he clutched the arm rests of his chair with both hands. The adults looked to each other with realization before Gamzee chimed in, "Tav-Bro, I got an old floaty snapped like a unicorn, you can have it if you wanna get in the water! Its basically a big balloon so the middle is filled in!" Tavros perked up a bit but looked down again only to have his chin meet Gamzee's hand. Tavros looked up having light indigo eyes meet dark brown as blushed covered e little Nitram's face. "Well you can have it on one condition." The Capricorn smiled mischievous as he spoke, "You have to vote four days before the fourth of July."
Tavros smiled and looked to his dad for approval. Rufioh smiled and nodded as he moved to tussle both of the teens hair, "You know normally bribery doesn't work on the Nitram men unless their being bribed by someone who means a lot. You have a really tight bond you know? I wish I had a friend like you when I was your age." Kurloz moved to stand behind the crowd, "Better late than never right little fairy?" The elder Makara asked as he placed an arm lazily around the short mans shoulders. Rufioh tensed under the taller mans arm and looked at him blushing, "Weeeell, we are getting closer." His eyes wondered back to the teens as he chuckled. Rufioh's phone rang in his pocket making everyone jump at the sudden ringtone that sang 'Merilly we fall out of line. Out of line. I'd fall anywhere with you, I'm by your side. Swinging in the rain humming melodi-' Rufioh fumbled to get the phone out of his pocket and answered it with an embarrassed smile, "I'm just gonna take this." Rufioh said with his hand over the phone as if to muffle the sound of them talking. As the elder Nitram left the room he joyfully answered, "Hey. Yeah so can you make it?" The young Nitram sighed shakily as he looked to the two Capricorn's, "Wow! That ringtone was miraclelishous." Gamzee said as he looked to Tavros. "O-oh, that? Its c-called 'I wouldn't mind it' by He is We. I-its his f-favorite band." The young Capricorn chuckled and went through his own phone to show Tavros his favorite song, "Well, my favorite song is 'Perfect two' by Auburn."
The ringtone sang, 'You can be the peanut butter to my jelly, you can be the butterflies i feel in my belly. You can be the captain and I can be your first mate. You can be the chills that I feel on our first date.' Tavros couldn't help but chuckle to himself at how cheesy the song was. After the song stopped they heard Rufioh chuckle from upstairs as he headed to the staircase. "Alright guys. I have another surprise for you." The elder Taurus stated as he moved down the stairs with blush even more apparent on his cheeks than before. "What is it Mr. Nitram?" Gamzee asked with a smile on his lips. "You know your little friend Equius? Well he and his dad are also coming. They have a summer home there so if you don't feel comfortable in the hotel you can stay there. And Tavros, apparently he is a little genius. He is helping a scientist create false limbs and he has a few prototypes he would like for you to try out." Tavros smiled wide as did Gamzee before they looked to each other joyfully. Kurloz however didn't smile nor did he enjoy the news that his old friend was going to be joining them. The elder Makara whispered into Gamzee's ear before they looked into each others indigo eyes and nodding. The young Makara wheeled his friend out the front door quickly not giving Rufioh any time to object.
Kurloz moved to sprawl himself on the couch spreading his arms and kegs wide as he began asking nonchalantly, "So why is Horuss tagging along?" Rufioh looked to the Capricorn on his couch before crossing his arms as he stood in front of the other man. "Well to tell the truth once I heard about his son and what a technical prodigy he was, I had to ask for my son's sake. Besides... I actually kinda... Like Horuss." Rufioh admitted with a sheepish grin as he looked down to his side blushing. Kurloz frowned deeper before biting his lower lip, "Well, as a friend I want to keep you safe. So just wait until you're sure you wanna hook up with this guy." Kurloz said as he forced a smile on his face. Rufioh looked at him surprised before smiling, "Are you serious? That is really sweet of you!" The Taurus moved to give the Capricorn a big hug of appreciation. Kurloz jumped at the sudden action not really expecting that. The Capricorn looked to the door where the teens had left from before placing his arms around the Taurus's body. Rufioh smiled and when he moved to pull away Kurloz tightened the hug a bit, "Ah! M-Makara?" The shorter man asked a bit confused before he heard a reply, "Just... Give me a moment? It's been a long time since I got a hug like this you know?" Rufioh nodded as he moved his legs to straddle the other mans hips so he won't have to stay in an awkward hugging position.
Kurloz moved his hands to Rufioh's shoulders making the short man turn his face to look at him after a long moment. Rufioh felt the elder Makara's breath on his tan skin which made him shutter a bit. Kurloz moved his eyes down to the Taurus lips then neck. Desire was clear in those beautiful Indigo eyes which made the Taurus jump out of his grasp and stumble back. The two men looked at each other both seeming confused and a bit hurt. "W-what were you thinking just-" the Taurus's question was interrupted by a loud ringtone that he never heard before. 'What is a juggalo? He drinks like a fish, then he starts huggin' people like a drunk bitch. Next thing he's pickin' fights with his best friend, then he starts with the huggin' again. Fuck-' as the ringtone threw off the Taurus Kurloz stood up and answered it, "What is it?... No motherfucker, I told you I'm in A.A. ... WHAT?! NO!" the Capricorn screamed into the phone before hanging up violently making the Taurus jump back again. "I-is everything okay Makara?" The shorter man asked, his voice full of concern. Kurloz spun quickly to face the other man before shouting at him, "ITS NONE OF YOUR FUCKING BUSINESS MOTHERFUCKER!" The too men looked at each other both shocked at what the taller man had yelled.
"Look I'm sorry... Cronus just called asking me to ..." Rufioh looked at the taller man a bit sad, "To hurt me again?" Kurloz nodded as me looked at Rufioh feeling ashamed of his long time friend at that moment. "So you haven't told him about us? About you being friends with a 'faggot fairy'? Are you that ashamed of me?" Rufioh asked as he furrowed his brow, "Just a moment ago you hugged me. The way your eyes looked at my neck didn't seem malicious then again I could be wrong." The Capricorn shook his head frantically, "w-what?! N-no motherfucker, you got it all wrong!" The taller man moved to the shorter one trying his best to comfort him. "I-i... Its complicated. But I will tell him that we are friends. I swear." Kurloz explained as he rubbed the Taurus's shoulders. Rufioh just nodded not fully believing the other man's words, "Right.. Well if we're going to go four days before the fourth we should probably make a list of things we need to pack." Kurloz chuckled thinking he was joking, "you are kidding right Rufioh?" "When it comes to planning I try not to kid." Rufioh said seriously as he moved to his note pad and pen by the house phone. Kurloz rolled his eyes as he moved to sit next to the Taurus as he scribbled down a few things. Every so often the pen touched the Nitram's lips in thought before he continued writing.