[Clark has his hands in the pockets of his worn jeans, his plaid work shirt neatly tucked in. His palms are sweating, so he keeps wiping them on the lining of his pockets or on his thighs. He spotted Tim when Clark was still a few blocks from the park, but walking at human speed is drawing out the moment. He finally comes into Tim's line of sight, around a group of trees, and waves self-consciously once Tim glances in his general direction.]
[Tim smiles brightly and rushes over to hug Clark, almost tripping over his own feet in the effort.] You came. [His tone is grateful and relieved.] Thank you!
[He catches Tim and holds him against him, bending to touch his cheek to Tim's hair.] Of course I did. You invited me...
And you've already met my mother... only fair, right? [There's a bit of a tease to his voice, but he is pretty nervous, and that comes through]. I've never done the meet-the-family thing before. I only had one girlfriend in school, and I'd known her family since I was a kid.
[He hugs Clark tightly and presses a soft kiss to his cheek.] That means a lot to me.
To be fair, I already knew your mother. She's a wonderful lady. And that pie she made me was just amazing. [He ducks his head as they walk back to the swings.] I should warn you, Max can be a bit of a tease and fierce she really is wonderful. Don't be shocked if she threatens to do something horrible to you if you hurt me. She doesn't mean it. I think...
I'm always happy for any excuse to see you. [Clark touches Tim under his chin and turns his head to press their lips softly together.]
I think I like her already. If I hurt you, I hope she does do something horrible to me. It's good to know...to know you have people looking out for you.
You never need an excuse, you know that right? [He purrs into the kiss, wrapping his arms around Clark's waist.]
[Tim frowns and holds Clark close.] If you hurt me, I'm sure it would never be on purpose. I know we have a lot to work out but... I trust you. With my life.
[Clark hums back and rubs his hands over Tim's back and shoulders.] Thank you. I'll try to be worthy of that. [He drags his fingers up into Tim's hair, playing at the nape of his neck before stroking through to straighten it a bit, brushing it away from his face.] God, I...
[All of a sudden a little voice cries out from near by.] F'ower! F'ower! [And then there's a tiny blur of fur as a little fox goes jumping into a near by flower patch.]
At least it doesn't seem to bother her. [Connor sighs, gathering up her sister's discarded blanket. She was so insistent she could help carry things.] Hello Uncle Tim. Sorry we're late.
[Tim smiles and bends down to give Connor a hug.] I just got here myself, don't worry. Connor, Max, there's someone I'd like you to meet. This is Clark. [He looks up at Clark, smiling so brightly.] My boyfriend.
[Connor holds his hand out, a model of manners. With little fox ears sticking out of his orange mop and the tail in the back of his shorts.] It's lovely to meet you, Clark.
You know your sister. [She smiles softly, ruffling Connor's hair.]
[Max moves to hug Tim as her baby boy introduces himself, sounding older than his years (so proud of his manners!). She can't help but tease her brother in a whisper as she hugs him.] Nice catch.
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And you've already met my mother... only fair, right? [There's a bit of a tease to his voice, but he is pretty nervous, and that comes through]. I've never done the meet-the-family thing before. I only had one girlfriend in school, and I'd known her family since I was a kid.
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To be fair, I already knew your mother. She's a wonderful lady. And that pie she made me was just amazing. [He ducks his head as they walk back to the swings.] I should warn you, Max can be a bit of a tease and fierce she really is wonderful. Don't be shocked if she threatens to do something horrible to you if you hurt me. She doesn't mean it. I think...
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I think I like her already. If I hurt you, I hope she does do something horrible to me. It's good to know...to know you have people looking out for you.
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[Tim frowns and holds Clark close.] If you hurt me, I'm sure it would never be on purpose. I know we have a lot to work out but... I trust you. With my life.
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I can't stop thinking how lucky I am.
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[Max moves to hug Tim as her baby boy introduces himself, sounding older than his years (so proud of his manners!). She can't help but tease her brother in a whisper as she hugs him.] Nice catch.
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