Just Two People Who Weren't Meant To Fall In Love 8/?
Title: Just Two People Who Weren’t Meant To Fall In Love 8/?
Author: ash_mcc
Pairings/Characters: Jared/Jensen. Past Jared/Chris.
Other characters: Misha, Michael, and original characters from the film The Proposal. Also small appearances by Tom, Chad, Jeff, and Alexis.
Rating: PG for now.
Spoilers: None for this chapter.
Summary: See chapter One: http://ash-mcc.livejournal.com/1078.html
Disclaimer: Obviously I do not own the boys, or any other character in this fic...original or The Proposal based. This is all just for fun.
Author's Note: Since it’s a WIP, the ratings/warnings will change per chapter, as the story develops. The story is mainly comedy, same as the film, but there will be angst and hurt/comfort. Enjoy.
The trip back to the Padalecki's house was almost unbearable for Jensen. Jared's mother and grandmother's didn't seem to notice any change in Jensen, which Jensen does count his blessings for. Also for the fact that Chris decided to take off and meet up with his boyfriend.
When they arrive back at the house, Jared is outside. Jensen is not sure what he's doing, but it looks like he's cutting wood that looks like a canoe. Whatever is happening, Jared's mother's mood swifts to almost match Jensen's.
"Jared! Jared, honey, is everything okay?" Jared's mother shouts to Jared, as they all approach the house.
But Jared doesn't answer, too busy with what he's doing and the music playing through his Ipod is drowning everything else out.
"What...um...what is he doing?" Jensen asks, a little concerned.
"Something's up. It's best to leave him alone." Jared's mother smiles at Jensen, and they all enter the house.
Inside the house, Jared's father is in the living room watching TV. Jensen can see that Jared's mother is upset, and she looks like she's on a war path to Jared's father. Not wanting to intrude, but still curious, Jensen excuses himself and leaves towards the stairwell. He stops by the stairs, however, so he can listen in to Jared's parents conversation.
Jared's mother turns off the tv, and stops in front of it to face her husband.
"Hey, what are you doing? I'm watching that." Joe looks away from the television to looks at his wife.
"Why is Jared out there hollowing out that old stupid canoe again?" Grace demands.
"Well, maybe he's planning to escape. What?" Joe asks, knowing Grace is upset.
"What did you do?"
"I didn't do anything, I mean...I just had a frank conversation with him about his future." Joe admits.
"Well, yeah. That's a great idea. Just perfect. Because he will never come back home now. He is my son. I only get to see him every three years because of you. Because of you, I've had enough. You are going to be supportive of him marrying Jensen, and that's it." Grace rambles, keeping eye contact with her husband.
Jensen feels weird listening into this private conversation, but at the same time he can't make himself leave.
"You know, if we're not careful, we are going to end up in this great big house, just you and me alone. You and me, and everything that we're angry about. God forbid that they should have a grandchild that we never get to see." Grace continues.
"They can't have kids Grace." Joe states.
Jensen almost flinches at the tone behind Joe's statement, and he can't listen to anymore. Hearing Grace's last argument before the rest is drowned out by him entering the bedroom.
"You are going to fix this, Joe. I mean it. Fix it now."
----
Jensen takes a shower, needing to clear his head, as well as getting the smell of Misha off him from the dance he was forced to have. He lets the water run over his face, drowning his thoughts and fears.
When the water starts to run cold, Jensen quickly turns the water off. He rubs a hand over his face, trying to put everything in place before he exits the bathroom. He feels the wall by the shower, but doesn't find a towel. He opens up the curtains and looks around the bathroom.
"Where's a towel. Damn it!" Jensen steps out of the shower.
"Hello! Anyone out there? Jared?" Jensen calls out, hoping maybe someone can get him a towel, but all he gets is silence. "Damn it"
Unfortunately for Jensen, Jared is out on the balcony that's attached to their room. He still has his Ipod on, so he doesn't hear Jensen call his name. Jared strips, wanted to take a shower after working his anger out of the canoe.
Jensen and Jared both re-enter the bedroom, naked, unaware of the other. Jensen quickly makes a run for the closet, not paying attention, running right into Jared. They both fall to the ground, Jensen landing on top of Jared and Jared loses his Ipod in the fall.
"Oh! Why are you naked?" Jensen shrieks, startled.
"Oh my god! Why are you wet?" Jared yells back.
"Oh my god." Jensen quickly gets off Jared, and hides behind the other side of the bed. Jared gets a clear view of the tattoo on Jensen's back, as well as a good view of Jensen's ass.
"Why are you naked? Don't look at me." Jensen yells, freaking out as he hides. He looks over the bed to see Jared still just standing naked in the middle of the bedroom. "Oh God! You're showing everything! Put some clothes on for the love of God!"
Jensen throws Jared a blanket off the bed, as he quickly throws on some boxers. Jared smiles as he wraps the blanket around himself. Jensen grabs a shirt from his bag as he stands up. Jensen quickly starts to get dress, not caring that he's still wet.
"Explain yourself please." Jensen demands as he stands now in his boxers and a t-shirt.
"Explain myself?" Jared asks, a little amused.
"Yes. Explain yourself."
"I was outside, on the balcony." Jared states, not really understand what the big deal is.
"Really? You didn't hear me? I called for you. For anyone. There was no towels in your bathroom, and I was having a shower." Jensen rambles.
"I was listening to music...What are you doing home?" Jared asks.
"Your mother and gammy's downstairs too, we got home awhile ago. And I wanted to have a shower, and then you came out of nowhere and jumped me." Jensen is flustered.
"What? I didn't jump you, you ran into me." Jared replies, wanting to be angry and the accusation, but the whole situation is actually pretty funny.
"I was trying to get a towel. Who doesn't keep towels in the bathroom. You know what, whatever, just go!" Jensen shouts, not wanting to see Jared anymore right now.
"Alright, I'm going to take a shower. Nice tattoo by the way." Jared smiles, turning towards the bathroom.
"Ya, take a shower. You stink." Jensen shoots back, ignoring the fact that Jared just saw his tattoo.
"You know, it's good this happened." Jared smirks, wanting to mess with Jensen just a little more. He picks up a set a clothes off the ground, and a towel as he walks towards the bathroom.
"What?"
"Now I at least know that my husband to be as a cute ass." Jared smiles and enters the bathroom. Not waiting for a response, knowing he probably won't get one by the shocked look at Jensen's face. Jared laughs.
---
Jared and Jensen don't talk much for the next few hours, they eat supper with the rest of the family and then crash. Jared is back to laying on the floor. They are both still awake.
"So naked." Jared smiles, unable to fall asleep.
"Can we not talk about that, please." Jensen states, trying to sleep. He just wants to put this crazy day behind him.
"Alright. Fine with me." Jared just shakes his head, and closes his eyes.
"So..." Jared opens his eyes at the sound of Jensen's voice. "What's the deal with you and your father?"
"I'm sorry. That question is not in the binder. " Jared states coldly.
"I thought you were the one that said we needed to learn all about...everything." Jensen tries to gather his thoughts, but he can't understand why he's still talking. This is a dangerous conversation, he should just go to bed.
"Not about this, I didn't." Jared snaps back.
"But if that Mike guy asks..."
"Not about this Jensen. Okay. Goodnight." Jared closes his eyes again, wanting to end the conversation.
"I like the Psychic Network." Jensen states, shocked himself that he just said that.
Jared opens his eyes, confused. "What?"
"Not in the 'ha-ha, isn't that funny she likes that trash' kind of way. I um...I actually quite enjoy it. I uh, I took disco lessons in the sixth grade. My first concert was Rob Base and D.J. E-Z Rock." Jensen rambles.
"Where is this coming from Jensen" Jared asks, wanting to sit up and look at the man, but he's scared Jensen will just close up.
"I don't like flowers in my house or at the office because they remind me of funerals. I never played a video game. I read Wuthering Heights every Christmas. It's my favorite book. I haven't slept with anymore in over a year and a half. And...all I wanted to do after Chad called me a monster was punch someone or have a meltdown."
Jared just lays for a moment, letting everything Jensen just said sink in.
"And the bird tattoo?" Jared asks.
"They're swallows. I uh...got them when I was fourteen, after my parents died. Stupid, I know. I'm sure there's many, many other things, but that's all I can come up with right now. So...ya." Jensen stops, taking a deep breath.
The room is quiet, and Jensen fears maybe Jared is asleep. He's not sure he can say all that again later. "You there?"
"Ya, I'm still here. Just processing." Jared replies, not sure how to take it all in. He knew Jensen's parents were dead, but he had no idea how old Jensen was when he lost them. And by the sounds of it, Jensen still hasn't completely healed from whatever happened. But Jared doesn't want to push anything, he knows that this was a very big step for Jensen.
"You really haven't slept with anymore in 18 months?" Jared asks, trying to take some of the tension out of the room.
"Really? Out of all that, that's all you got." Jensen smiles, feeling a little better. He knows Jared heard it all, but he appreciates what Jared is now trying to do.
"That's a long time." Jared protests, trying to defend himself.
"Yeah, well...I've been a little busy."
"So 18 months since you've slept with a girl. Um...what about a guy?" Jared asks.
Jensen's smile fades, not sure where that question came from. "Just because we're in the arrangement, doesn't mean I'm a fag."
Jared flinches at the change in Jensen's voice. He knows it's his own fault, he shouldn't have pried. He knows Jensen doesn't have a problem with him being gay, so him lashing out is something else.
"I really don't like that word Jensen."
Jensen closes his eyes, trying to calm the rising panic in his chest. He quickly blinks, trying to rid the rising emotions from his eyes.
"I'm sorry." Jensen whispers.
"So...um...who's Rob Base and D.J...."
"E-Z Rock?" Jensen finishes, hearing Jared's confusion.
"Come on, you've heard of them. I'm not that much older than you."
"Um...I don't think so. Maybe I'd have to hear something they've done." Jared smiles.
"You know...um..." Jensen's feels a blush rise on his cheeks as he mumbles some of the words to one of their songs.
"That was good." Jared smiles, liking the sound of Jensen's voice.
"What?"
"I know who they are. I just wanted to hear you sing it." Jared laughs.
"Shut up." Jensen smiles.
"Jensen?"
"Yeah?"
"Don't take this the wrong way." Jared states, feels more comfortable with his boss now. It probably helps that they can't see each other right now.
"Okay." Jensen mumbles.
"You're very beautiful."
"Beautiful?" Jensen asks, a small smile creeping up his face.
"What? Too girly?"
"Well, a little. I thought you said you weren't a pushy bottom." Jensen smiles.
"Alright, fine. You're very handsome." Jared laughs.
"That's better."
They both lay there, silent, taking in everything that's just happened.
"Good night Jensen."
Jensen rolls onto his side, and curls into a ball. He had no idea this week would turn out this way. He wanted this to just be about buisness. So why, after just spending one day out with Jared's family and ex, is all this started to feel very personal.
---
Chris enters the bar he owns with his partner, and walks towards a table where two men are already sitting. The bar is closed.
"Steve?" Chris asks, as he approaches the table.
Steve gets up and greets his boyfriend with a kiss.
"Where have you been all day?" Steve asks.
"I told you, I was spending the day with the Padalecki's. And then I just stayed in town for a bit."
"I just thought you would be home sooner."
"Who's this?" Chris asks, as they both sit down at the table.
"Remember me talking about a Mike back in his school?" Steve asks, smiling.
"Mike that you never dated right?" Chris grins, kissing Steve.
"Of course. This is Mike Rosenbaum. We were just friends back in college. He's now in New York."
"Nice to meet you." Chris shakes Mike's hand. Chris tries to not look confused by the coincidence that someone else from New York is visiting the same week as Jared. "What bring you here?"
"Got a call a few hours ago, work related, so got here as soon as a could." Mike smiles.
"He doesn't have a place to stay, so I figured he could use the spare room above the bar." Steve asks, looks at his boyfriend with big eyes.
Chris laughs. "Alright."
"Did I hear you say you spent the day with the Padalecki's?" Mike asks.
"Yeah. I'm good friends with the family, and um...used to date their son, Jared." Chris states. "What's going on Steve?"
"I have no idea babe, I swear. What is going on Mike? I thought you said you were up for buisness?" Steve asks, now also confused.
"I am. Joe Padalecki was the one that called me in fact. See, Jared and Jensen are part of my case load, and I don't think they are truly in love. I think it's all a scam so that Jensen can stay in the states, keep his job, and not be deported back to Canada."
"That's ridiculous. I know Jared, and he would never agree to something like that. If he's with Jensen, it's because they really are in love." Chris defends, knowing this can't possibly be true.
"I know he's you're friend. I know them both more than they know actually." Mike replies.
"Well, isn't that a conflict of interest?" Chris glares, starting to feel very protective.
"My boyfriend, Tom, works with Jared. He's been at that company for nearly as long as Jared has been. And Tom assures me, that there is no way this is legit. Everybody hates Jensen." Mike smiles.
"I take it you do too." Chris counters.
"Um...can someone please tell me what's going on?" Steve pleads, feeling really confused.
"Jensen is about to get deported back to Canada because his green card has expired. Everybody knows this, and suddenly they're getting married? Nobody even knew Jensen was gay, if he even is. I know Jared's you're friend, but this is my job. And if I'm right, which I'm pretty certain that I am, then I have to do my job. Why else would Joe Padalecki call me? He must think the same thing. And must want to resolve this in a matter that keeps his son out of prison." Mike explains.
"Maybe you and your boyfriend don't know Jensen as well as you think." Chris snaps back, Steven gripping his arm to keep him steady.
"You've known the guy for what? 24 hours? How could you possibly know anything about it him?"
Chris just glares at Mike.
"I think I'm going to check into a hotel. It was nice meeting you Chris." Mike smiles, and leaves.
"What the hell was that all about?" Steve demands once Mike is gone.
"I have no idea. But I need to talk to Jared." Chris stands up.
"It's late Chris, let's just go to bed."
"Do you know this Tom guy?" Chris asks.
"Yeah, we all went to school together. Why?" Steve asks.
"Give him a call, get him up here too. I don't know what's going on exactly. But I know Jared. And oddly enough, I feel like I know Jensen too. Regardless of what everybody thinks, I really do think they care for each other."
"And what is bring Tom here going to solve?" Steve asks, confused again.
"Maybe nothing, but I don't want anymore surprises."
"Okay, I'll call him in the morning. But I hope you're right about this. Because if you're wrong....I don't want you dragged into this."
Steve gets up, kissing Chris, before leaving. Chris stays at the table, wondering what Jared has gotten himself into. Chris takes out of his phone and dials Jared's number, knowing he'll get his voicemail.
"Hey Jared, um...we need to talk. Just met a friend of yours from New York. Mike Rosenbaum. Anyways, we really need to talk about what he's doing here. Call me as soon as you can. Bye."
Chris hangs up the phone, and leaves the bar, catching up with Steve.
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Author: ash_mcc
Pairings/Characters: Jared/Jensen. Past Jared/Chris.
Other characters: Misha, Michael, and original characters from the film The Proposal. Also small appearances by Tom, Chad, Jeff, and Alexis.
Rating: PG for now.
Spoilers: None for this chapter.
Summary: See chapter One: http://ash-mcc.livejournal.com/1078.html
Disclaimer: Obviously I do not own the boys, or any other character in this fic...original or The Proposal based. This is all just for fun.
Author's Note: Since it’s a WIP, the ratings/warnings will change per chapter, as the story develops. The story is mainly comedy, same as the film, but there will be angst and hurt/comfort. Enjoy.
The trip back to the Padalecki's house was almost unbearable for Jensen. Jared's mother and grandmother's didn't seem to notice any change in Jensen, which Jensen does count his blessings for. Also for the fact that Chris decided to take off and meet up with his boyfriend.
When they arrive back at the house, Jared is outside. Jensen is not sure what he's doing, but it looks like he's cutting wood that looks like a canoe. Whatever is happening, Jared's mother's mood swifts to almost match Jensen's.
"Jared! Jared, honey, is everything okay?" Jared's mother shouts to Jared, as they all approach the house.
But Jared doesn't answer, too busy with what he's doing and the music playing through his Ipod is drowning everything else out.
"What...um...what is he doing?" Jensen asks, a little concerned.
"Something's up. It's best to leave him alone." Jared's mother smiles at Jensen, and they all enter the house.
Inside the house, Jared's father is in the living room watching TV. Jensen can see that Jared's mother is upset, and she looks like she's on a war path to Jared's father. Not wanting to intrude, but still curious, Jensen excuses himself and leaves towards the stairwell. He stops by the stairs, however, so he can listen in to Jared's parents conversation.
Jared's mother turns off the tv, and stops in front of it to face her husband.
"Hey, what are you doing? I'm watching that." Joe looks away from the television to looks at his wife.
"Why is Jared out there hollowing out that old stupid canoe again?" Grace demands.
"Well, maybe he's planning to escape. What?" Joe asks, knowing Grace is upset.
"What did you do?"
"I didn't do anything, I mean...I just had a frank conversation with him about his future." Joe admits.
"Well, yeah. That's a great idea. Just perfect. Because he will never come back home now. He is my son. I only get to see him every three years because of you. Because of you, I've had enough. You are going to be supportive of him marrying Jensen, and that's it." Grace rambles, keeping eye contact with her husband.
Jensen feels weird listening into this private conversation, but at the same time he can't make himself leave.
"You know, if we're not careful, we are going to end up in this great big house, just you and me alone. You and me, and everything that we're angry about. God forbid that they should have a grandchild that we never get to see." Grace continues.
"They can't have kids Grace." Joe states.
Jensen almost flinches at the tone behind Joe's statement, and he can't listen to anymore. Hearing Grace's last argument before the rest is drowned out by him entering the bedroom.
"You are going to fix this, Joe. I mean it. Fix it now."
----
Jensen takes a shower, needing to clear his head, as well as getting the smell of Misha off him from the dance he was forced to have. He lets the water run over his face, drowning his thoughts and fears.
When the water starts to run cold, Jensen quickly turns the water off. He rubs a hand over his face, trying to put everything in place before he exits the bathroom. He feels the wall by the shower, but doesn't find a towel. He opens up the curtains and looks around the bathroom.
"Where's a towel. Damn it!" Jensen steps out of the shower.
"Hello! Anyone out there? Jared?" Jensen calls out, hoping maybe someone can get him a towel, but all he gets is silence. "Damn it"
Unfortunately for Jensen, Jared is out on the balcony that's attached to their room. He still has his Ipod on, so he doesn't hear Jensen call his name. Jared strips, wanted to take a shower after working his anger out of the canoe.
Jensen and Jared both re-enter the bedroom, naked, unaware of the other. Jensen quickly makes a run for the closet, not paying attention, running right into Jared. They both fall to the ground, Jensen landing on top of Jared and Jared loses his Ipod in the fall.
"Oh! Why are you naked?" Jensen shrieks, startled.
"Oh my god! Why are you wet?" Jared yells back.
"Oh my god." Jensen quickly gets off Jared, and hides behind the other side of the bed. Jared gets a clear view of the tattoo on Jensen's back, as well as a good view of Jensen's ass.
"Why are you naked? Don't look at me." Jensen yells, freaking out as he hides. He looks over the bed to see Jared still just standing naked in the middle of the bedroom. "Oh God! You're showing everything! Put some clothes on for the love of God!"
Jensen throws Jared a blanket off the bed, as he quickly throws on some boxers. Jared smiles as he wraps the blanket around himself. Jensen grabs a shirt from his bag as he stands up. Jensen quickly starts to get dress, not caring that he's still wet.
"Explain yourself please." Jensen demands as he stands now in his boxers and a t-shirt.
"Explain myself?" Jared asks, a little amused.
"Yes. Explain yourself."
"I was outside, on the balcony." Jared states, not really understand what the big deal is.
"Really? You didn't hear me? I called for you. For anyone. There was no towels in your bathroom, and I was having a shower." Jensen rambles.
"I was listening to music...What are you doing home?" Jared asks.
"Your mother and gammy's downstairs too, we got home awhile ago. And I wanted to have a shower, and then you came out of nowhere and jumped me." Jensen is flustered.
"What? I didn't jump you, you ran into me." Jared replies, wanting to be angry and the accusation, but the whole situation is actually pretty funny.
"I was trying to get a towel. Who doesn't keep towels in the bathroom. You know what, whatever, just go!" Jensen shouts, not wanting to see Jared anymore right now.
"Alright, I'm going to take a shower. Nice tattoo by the way." Jared smiles, turning towards the bathroom.
"Ya, take a shower. You stink." Jensen shoots back, ignoring the fact that Jared just saw his tattoo.
"You know, it's good this happened." Jared smirks, wanting to mess with Jensen just a little more. He picks up a set a clothes off the ground, and a towel as he walks towards the bathroom.
"What?"
"Now I at least know that my husband to be as a cute ass." Jared smiles and enters the bathroom. Not waiting for a response, knowing he probably won't get one by the shocked look at Jensen's face. Jared laughs.
---
Jared and Jensen don't talk much for the next few hours, they eat supper with the rest of the family and then crash. Jared is back to laying on the floor. They are both still awake.
"So naked." Jared smiles, unable to fall asleep.
"Can we not talk about that, please." Jensen states, trying to sleep. He just wants to put this crazy day behind him.
"Alright. Fine with me." Jared just shakes his head, and closes his eyes.
"So..." Jared opens his eyes at the sound of Jensen's voice. "What's the deal with you and your father?"
"I'm sorry. That question is not in the binder. " Jared states coldly.
"I thought you were the one that said we needed to learn all about...everything." Jensen tries to gather his thoughts, but he can't understand why he's still talking. This is a dangerous conversation, he should just go to bed.
"Not about this, I didn't." Jared snaps back.
"But if that Mike guy asks..."
"Not about this Jensen. Okay. Goodnight." Jared closes his eyes again, wanting to end the conversation.
"I like the Psychic Network." Jensen states, shocked himself that he just said that.
Jared opens his eyes, confused. "What?"
"Not in the 'ha-ha, isn't that funny she likes that trash' kind of way. I um...I actually quite enjoy it. I uh, I took disco lessons in the sixth grade. My first concert was Rob Base and D.J. E-Z Rock." Jensen rambles.
"Where is this coming from Jensen" Jared asks, wanting to sit up and look at the man, but he's scared Jensen will just close up.
"I don't like flowers in my house or at the office because they remind me of funerals. I never played a video game. I read Wuthering Heights every Christmas. It's my favorite book. I haven't slept with anymore in over a year and a half. And...all I wanted to do after Chad called me a monster was punch someone or have a meltdown."
Jared just lays for a moment, letting everything Jensen just said sink in.
"And the bird tattoo?" Jared asks.
"They're swallows. I uh...got them when I was fourteen, after my parents died. Stupid, I know. I'm sure there's many, many other things, but that's all I can come up with right now. So...ya." Jensen stops, taking a deep breath.
The room is quiet, and Jensen fears maybe Jared is asleep. He's not sure he can say all that again later. "You there?"
"Ya, I'm still here. Just processing." Jared replies, not sure how to take it all in. He knew Jensen's parents were dead, but he had no idea how old Jensen was when he lost them. And by the sounds of it, Jensen still hasn't completely healed from whatever happened. But Jared doesn't want to push anything, he knows that this was a very big step for Jensen.
"You really haven't slept with anymore in 18 months?" Jared asks, trying to take some of the tension out of the room.
"Really? Out of all that, that's all you got." Jensen smiles, feeling a little better. He knows Jared heard it all, but he appreciates what Jared is now trying to do.
"That's a long time." Jared protests, trying to defend himself.
"Yeah, well...I've been a little busy."
"So 18 months since you've slept with a girl. Um...what about a guy?" Jared asks.
Jensen's smile fades, not sure where that question came from. "Just because we're in the arrangement, doesn't mean I'm a fag."
Jared flinches at the change in Jensen's voice. He knows it's his own fault, he shouldn't have pried. He knows Jensen doesn't have a problem with him being gay, so him lashing out is something else.
"I really don't like that word Jensen."
Jensen closes his eyes, trying to calm the rising panic in his chest. He quickly blinks, trying to rid the rising emotions from his eyes.
"I'm sorry." Jensen whispers.
"So...um...who's Rob Base and D.J...."
"E-Z Rock?" Jensen finishes, hearing Jared's confusion.
"Come on, you've heard of them. I'm not that much older than you."
"Um...I don't think so. Maybe I'd have to hear something they've done." Jared smiles.
"You know...um..." Jensen's feels a blush rise on his cheeks as he mumbles some of the words to one of their songs.
"That was good." Jared smiles, liking the sound of Jensen's voice.
"What?"
"I know who they are. I just wanted to hear you sing it." Jared laughs.
"Shut up." Jensen smiles.
"Jensen?"
"Yeah?"
"Don't take this the wrong way." Jared states, feels more comfortable with his boss now. It probably helps that they can't see each other right now.
"Okay." Jensen mumbles.
"You're very beautiful."
"Beautiful?" Jensen asks, a small smile creeping up his face.
"What? Too girly?"
"Well, a little. I thought you said you weren't a pushy bottom." Jensen smiles.
"Alright, fine. You're very handsome." Jared laughs.
"That's better."
They both lay there, silent, taking in everything that's just happened.
"Good night Jensen."
Jensen rolls onto his side, and curls into a ball. He had no idea this week would turn out this way. He wanted this to just be about buisness. So why, after just spending one day out with Jared's family and ex, is all this started to feel very personal.
---
Chris enters the bar he owns with his partner, and walks towards a table where two men are already sitting. The bar is closed.
"Steve?" Chris asks, as he approaches the table.
Steve gets up and greets his boyfriend with a kiss.
"Where have you been all day?" Steve asks.
"I told you, I was spending the day with the Padalecki's. And then I just stayed in town for a bit."
"I just thought you would be home sooner."
"Who's this?" Chris asks, as they both sit down at the table.
"Remember me talking about a Mike back in his school?" Steve asks, smiling.
"Mike that you never dated right?" Chris grins, kissing Steve.
"Of course. This is Mike Rosenbaum. We were just friends back in college. He's now in New York."
"Nice to meet you." Chris shakes Mike's hand. Chris tries to not look confused by the coincidence that someone else from New York is visiting the same week as Jared. "What bring you here?"
"Got a call a few hours ago, work related, so got here as soon as a could." Mike smiles.
"He doesn't have a place to stay, so I figured he could use the spare room above the bar." Steve asks, looks at his boyfriend with big eyes.
Chris laughs. "Alright."
"Did I hear you say you spent the day with the Padalecki's?" Mike asks.
"Yeah. I'm good friends with the family, and um...used to date their son, Jared." Chris states. "What's going on Steve?"
"I have no idea babe, I swear. What is going on Mike? I thought you said you were up for buisness?" Steve asks, now also confused.
"I am. Joe Padalecki was the one that called me in fact. See, Jared and Jensen are part of my case load, and I don't think they are truly in love. I think it's all a scam so that Jensen can stay in the states, keep his job, and not be deported back to Canada."
"That's ridiculous. I know Jared, and he would never agree to something like that. If he's with Jensen, it's because they really are in love." Chris defends, knowing this can't possibly be true.
"I know he's you're friend. I know them both more than they know actually." Mike replies.
"Well, isn't that a conflict of interest?" Chris glares, starting to feel very protective.
"My boyfriend, Tom, works with Jared. He's been at that company for nearly as long as Jared has been. And Tom assures me, that there is no way this is legit. Everybody hates Jensen." Mike smiles.
"I take it you do too." Chris counters.
"Um...can someone please tell me what's going on?" Steve pleads, feeling really confused.
"Jensen is about to get deported back to Canada because his green card has expired. Everybody knows this, and suddenly they're getting married? Nobody even knew Jensen was gay, if he even is. I know Jared's you're friend, but this is my job. And if I'm right, which I'm pretty certain that I am, then I have to do my job. Why else would Joe Padalecki call me? He must think the same thing. And must want to resolve this in a matter that keeps his son out of prison." Mike explains.
"Maybe you and your boyfriend don't know Jensen as well as you think." Chris snaps back, Steven gripping his arm to keep him steady.
"You've known the guy for what? 24 hours? How could you possibly know anything about it him?"
Chris just glares at Mike.
"I think I'm going to check into a hotel. It was nice meeting you Chris." Mike smiles, and leaves.
"What the hell was that all about?" Steve demands once Mike is gone.
"I have no idea. But I need to talk to Jared." Chris stands up.
"It's late Chris, let's just go to bed."
"Do you know this Tom guy?" Chris asks.
"Yeah, we all went to school together. Why?" Steve asks.
"Give him a call, get him up here too. I don't know what's going on exactly. But I know Jared. And oddly enough, I feel like I know Jensen too. Regardless of what everybody thinks, I really do think they care for each other."
"And what is bring Tom here going to solve?" Steve asks, confused again.
"Maybe nothing, but I don't want anymore surprises."
"Okay, I'll call him in the morning. But I hope you're right about this. Because if you're wrong....I don't want you dragged into this."
Steve gets up, kissing Chris, before leaving. Chris stays at the table, wondering what Jared has gotten himself into. Chris takes out of his phone and dials Jared's number, knowing he'll get his voicemail.
"Hey Jared, um...we need to talk. Just met a friend of yours from New York. Mike Rosenbaum. Anyways, we really need to talk about what he's doing here. Call me as soon as you can. Bye."
Chris hangs up the phone, and leaves the bar, catching up with Steve.
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