The Transitive Property (2/6) - Mag7/Make It Or Break It
Title: The Transitive Property (2/6)
Author: strangevisitor7
Fandom/Universe: Magnificent 7 & Make It or break It
Beta: ithildyn
Rating: PG13
Universe :: Mag 7 ATF and Pre-series for MIOBI
Characters: : Ezra Standish, Vin Tanner, Steve Tanner, Lauren Tanner and the rest of the seven are around
Summary: Vin Tanner returns to Boulder, Colorado to stay with his brother Steve when he takes a job with Chris Larabee's ATF team in Denver. Vin doesn't know what to think when meets Ezra Standish, who could be his brother's twin.
A/N: You don't need to know anything about Make it or Break It except that Steve Tanner and Ezra Standish are both played by Anthony Starke. Steve Tanner has a 17 yr-old daughter who is an Olympic Level Gymnast
Chapter List: Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6
The Transitive Property: Chapter 2
Vin was feeling much better after he'd eaten and his panic from an hour ago seemed like childish nightmares. JD, Buck, Josiah and Nathan had been great company at lunch and he was feeling good about how quickly they'd embraced him as part of the team.
"So, you must have a horse?" JD said as they walked back from the deli.
"Yeah, I do. Why?"
"I knew it!"
Buck chuckled at Vin's confused look. "JD's convinced that owning a horse was one of Chris' requirements when he was putting this team together.
"You all own horses?"
They nodded. "Keep them out at Chris' ranch," Josiah explained.
"We go riding all the time," JD said. "You'll have to get your horse out there so you can join us."
Vin smiled. These guys must really like each other if they spent that much time together, almost like a family.
"Where's you mount now?" Nathan asked
"My older brother's been boarding him for me at Marshall's stables near Boulder." Vin led the way back into the Federal building, holding the door for the others.
"That's practically Chris' neighbor. You could ride between the two places; save money on hauling him," Nathan observed.
"I don't think my niece would like me moving my horse, she's gotten awful attached to Peso." Vin laughed remembering how chagrined Steve was that Vin's ornery beast had taken to Lauren. That horse didn't even let his brother ride him even though he'd been taking care of him on and off for years.
"That's great that you've got family nearby." Buck smiled. "You'll have to bring your brother by sometime so we can meet him."
The elevator arrived as they approached and they piled in.
"None of us has family - 'cept Ezra has his mom - so it'd be cool to include him," JD said. "What's his name?"
Vin was very glad he was facing forward in the front of the elevator so the others couldn't see his reaction as he realized he shouldn't have mentioned his brother. "Steve - Tanner," he added belatedly and then mentally slapped himself . Of course Steve was a Tanner, why would he ever doubt that? But if they ever met his brother, how could Vin explain Steve's freakish similarity to Ezra when he didn't understand it himself?
Vin was saved from further contemplation when the elevator dinged, allowing them to exit onto their floor.
Ezra's back was to him as he entered the bullpen. The southerner was standing there, hands on hips, talking to Chris and Vin was struck again by how much he looked like Steve. Ezra's hair was a little longer and lighter, but the way he held himself was disturbingly similar.
Buck clapped a hand on his shoulder. "Ready for more fun and games, Junior?"
"Yep," Vin said, but inside he was screaming NO. He wasn't sure he wanted to spend the rest of the afternoon sitting across from Ezra when his appearance unnerved him so much.
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"If you continue to stare at me, Mr. Tanner, I might begin to question your sexuality," Ezra said with a wry grin.
"Wha…," Vin sputtered.
Ezra clasped his hands in front of him as he leaned forward on his desk. "Either you are staring because you find me attractive, in which case I should inform you that I do not swing that way, or you have a question you wish to ask me, but because we do not know each other well, one that you are reluctant to voice."
Vin hadn't realized he'd been staring. As the afternoon had dragged on, Vin kept hoping a logical explanation as to why Steve and Ezra looked alike would present itself. He tilted his head in confusion as he attempted process what Ezra had said when he heard Buck's booming laughter behind him.
"I think you broke him, Ez," Buck teased.
Ezra was smiling broadly at him, waiting for an answer. "You just remind of someone I know and - " Vin hesitated, knowing that once he admitted it there was no going back "-the resemblance is uncanny."
"Obviously an attractive man of impeccable taste and intelligence," Ezra said as the others in the bullpen burst out laughing only to have Ezra scowl at them.
"Yeah, he is."
Ezra nodded his appreciation for Vin's confirmation of the self-flattery.
"Now, Vin, that's impossible. We all know they broke the mold when they made Brother Ezra," Josiah said.
Vin noticed that Josiah tended to call everyone brother, yet for some reason, it bothered him to hear it used in reference to Ezra.
Ezra quirked an eyebrow at Josiah. "Thank you, I think." Looking back at Vin he asked, "And who is this remarkable person that I remind you of?"
It was too late to deny Steve's existence, and if any of them ever did meet his brother, they'd see the resemblance immediately. Vin figured he might as well tell the truth. "My brother Steve."
Ezra just stared at him with an expression that asked if Vin was making fun of him. The other four just swung their eyes between the well-dressed southerner and the scruffy newbie.
"You're kidding, right?" Nathan asked.
"Nope."
"Your brother? The one you told us about who lives in Boulder?" JD asked, seeking clarification.
Vin sighed. He'd seen those types of incredulous looks before when he and Steve were introduced as siblings. He and his brother really didn't look that much alike. It suddenly dawned on him why Ezra's appearance bothered him so much. It should be impossible for a stranger to look more like his brother than he did.
"Yes, JD. Steve's the only brother I have." Yet, he wondered if that was still true.
Buck laughed. "Well, now we really need to meet him."
Vin supposed it was inevitable that they'd want to see the resemblance for themselves.
Chris had chosen that moment to emerge from his office. "What' s so funny?" he asked.
"It seems Vin's brother is a dead ringer for Ez here," Buck explained.
Vin tried to back pedal. "Whoa Buck, I never said dead ringer. Besides Steve's ten years older than me, so definitely not that much alike."
Chris also swung his gaze between his two agents. "I'm not seeing the resemblance."
"You sure, Chris; they're practically identical," Buck teased.
Chris smiled. "Why don't you invite you brother to join us for a drink after work today?"
"Yeah," said JD. "Let us judge for ourselves."
Vin shook his head. There was no way he was going to bring his brother into this until he'd had a chance to warn him. "He's real busy in the evenings. Maybe some other time."
"Oh come on, Ezra…oops I mean, Vin. I get them confused all the time," Buck said as he leaned over toward Chris. "It's uncanny."
"I'll see what his schedule is like," Vin said, hoping if he put them off he could delay the meeting for as long as possible.
"I would very much like to meet your brother, Mr. Tanner," Ezra said as he glared at Buck. "If only to prevent our teammates from torturing us with twin jokes."
"Was that Vin or Ezra speaking?" Buck chuckled.
"It's getting old fast, Buck," Chris chided. "Now back to work." The others dispersed, but Chris remained standing at Vin's desk. "First day going ok?"
"Fittin' right in."
"Good. Tomorrow we'll get you started on the real stuff. No more orientation crap," Chris said before heading back to his office.
Vin looked over at Ezra. "Sorry 'bout all that stuff about my brother. I shouldn't have said anything."
Ezra smiled. "On the contrary, I am relieved to know that I'm not going to have to worry about you asking me out."
Vin laughed. "Nope. No worries there."
He looked at the time and willed the clock to go faster so he could get home and share this strange day with Steve.
Author: strangevisitor7
Fandom/Universe: Magnificent 7 & Make It or break It
Beta: ithildyn
Rating: PG13
Universe :: Mag 7 ATF and Pre-series for MIOBI
Characters: : Ezra Standish, Vin Tanner, Steve Tanner, Lauren Tanner and the rest of the seven are around
Summary: Vin Tanner returns to Boulder, Colorado to stay with his brother Steve when he takes a job with Chris Larabee's ATF team in Denver. Vin doesn't know what to think when meets Ezra Standish, who could be his brother's twin.
A/N: You don't need to know anything about Make it or Break It except that Steve Tanner and Ezra Standish are both played by Anthony Starke. Steve Tanner has a 17 yr-old daughter who is an Olympic Level Gymnast
Chapter List: Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6
The Transitive Property: Chapter 2
Vin was feeling much better after he'd eaten and his panic from an hour ago seemed like childish nightmares. JD, Buck, Josiah and Nathan had been great company at lunch and he was feeling good about how quickly they'd embraced him as part of the team.
"So, you must have a horse?" JD said as they walked back from the deli.
"Yeah, I do. Why?"
"I knew it!"
Buck chuckled at Vin's confused look. "JD's convinced that owning a horse was one of Chris' requirements when he was putting this team together.
"You all own horses?"
They nodded. "Keep them out at Chris' ranch," Josiah explained.
"We go riding all the time," JD said. "You'll have to get your horse out there so you can join us."
Vin smiled. These guys must really like each other if they spent that much time together, almost like a family.
"Where's you mount now?" Nathan asked
"My older brother's been boarding him for me at Marshall's stables near Boulder." Vin led the way back into the Federal building, holding the door for the others.
"That's practically Chris' neighbor. You could ride between the two places; save money on hauling him," Nathan observed.
"I don't think my niece would like me moving my horse, she's gotten awful attached to Peso." Vin laughed remembering how chagrined Steve was that Vin's ornery beast had taken to Lauren. That horse didn't even let his brother ride him even though he'd been taking care of him on and off for years.
"That's great that you've got family nearby." Buck smiled. "You'll have to bring your brother by sometime so we can meet him."
The elevator arrived as they approached and they piled in.
"None of us has family - 'cept Ezra has his mom - so it'd be cool to include him," JD said. "What's his name?"
Vin was very glad he was facing forward in the front of the elevator so the others couldn't see his reaction as he realized he shouldn't have mentioned his brother. "Steve - Tanner," he added belatedly and then mentally slapped himself . Of course Steve was a Tanner, why would he ever doubt that? But if they ever met his brother, how could Vin explain Steve's freakish similarity to Ezra when he didn't understand it himself?
Vin was saved from further contemplation when the elevator dinged, allowing them to exit onto their floor.
Ezra's back was to him as he entered the bullpen. The southerner was standing there, hands on hips, talking to Chris and Vin was struck again by how much he looked like Steve. Ezra's hair was a little longer and lighter, but the way he held himself was disturbingly similar.
Buck clapped a hand on his shoulder. "Ready for more fun and games, Junior?"
"Yep," Vin said, but inside he was screaming NO. He wasn't sure he wanted to spend the rest of the afternoon sitting across from Ezra when his appearance unnerved him so much.
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"If you continue to stare at me, Mr. Tanner, I might begin to question your sexuality," Ezra said with a wry grin.
"Wha…," Vin sputtered.
Ezra clasped his hands in front of him as he leaned forward on his desk. "Either you are staring because you find me attractive, in which case I should inform you that I do not swing that way, or you have a question you wish to ask me, but because we do not know each other well, one that you are reluctant to voice."
Vin hadn't realized he'd been staring. As the afternoon had dragged on, Vin kept hoping a logical explanation as to why Steve and Ezra looked alike would present itself. He tilted his head in confusion as he attempted process what Ezra had said when he heard Buck's booming laughter behind him.
"I think you broke him, Ez," Buck teased.
Ezra was smiling broadly at him, waiting for an answer. "You just remind of someone I know and - " Vin hesitated, knowing that once he admitted it there was no going back "-the resemblance is uncanny."
"Obviously an attractive man of impeccable taste and intelligence," Ezra said as the others in the bullpen burst out laughing only to have Ezra scowl at them.
"Yeah, he is."
Ezra nodded his appreciation for Vin's confirmation of the self-flattery.
"Now, Vin, that's impossible. We all know they broke the mold when they made Brother Ezra," Josiah said.
Vin noticed that Josiah tended to call everyone brother, yet for some reason, it bothered him to hear it used in reference to Ezra.
Ezra quirked an eyebrow at Josiah. "Thank you, I think." Looking back at Vin he asked, "And who is this remarkable person that I remind you of?"
It was too late to deny Steve's existence, and if any of them ever did meet his brother, they'd see the resemblance immediately. Vin figured he might as well tell the truth. "My brother Steve."
Ezra just stared at him with an expression that asked if Vin was making fun of him. The other four just swung their eyes between the well-dressed southerner and the scruffy newbie.
"You're kidding, right?" Nathan asked.
"Nope."
"Your brother? The one you told us about who lives in Boulder?" JD asked, seeking clarification.
Vin sighed. He'd seen those types of incredulous looks before when he and Steve were introduced as siblings. He and his brother really didn't look that much alike. It suddenly dawned on him why Ezra's appearance bothered him so much. It should be impossible for a stranger to look more like his brother than he did.
"Yes, JD. Steve's the only brother I have." Yet, he wondered if that was still true.
Buck laughed. "Well, now we really need to meet him."
Vin supposed it was inevitable that they'd want to see the resemblance for themselves.
Chris had chosen that moment to emerge from his office. "What' s so funny?" he asked.
"It seems Vin's brother is a dead ringer for Ez here," Buck explained.
Vin tried to back pedal. "Whoa Buck, I never said dead ringer. Besides Steve's ten years older than me, so definitely not that much alike."
Chris also swung his gaze between his two agents. "I'm not seeing the resemblance."
"You sure, Chris; they're practically identical," Buck teased.
Chris smiled. "Why don't you invite you brother to join us for a drink after work today?"
"Yeah," said JD. "Let us judge for ourselves."
Vin shook his head. There was no way he was going to bring his brother into this until he'd had a chance to warn him. "He's real busy in the evenings. Maybe some other time."
"Oh come on, Ezra…oops I mean, Vin. I get them confused all the time," Buck said as he leaned over toward Chris. "It's uncanny."
"I'll see what his schedule is like," Vin said, hoping if he put them off he could delay the meeting for as long as possible.
"I would very much like to meet your brother, Mr. Tanner," Ezra said as he glared at Buck. "If only to prevent our teammates from torturing us with twin jokes."
"Was that Vin or Ezra speaking?" Buck chuckled.
"It's getting old fast, Buck," Chris chided. "Now back to work." The others dispersed, but Chris remained standing at Vin's desk. "First day going ok?"
"Fittin' right in."
"Good. Tomorrow we'll get you started on the real stuff. No more orientation crap," Chris said before heading back to his office.
Vin looked over at Ezra. "Sorry 'bout all that stuff about my brother. I shouldn't have said anything."
Ezra smiled. "On the contrary, I am relieved to know that I'm not going to have to worry about you asking me out."
Vin laughed. "Nope. No worries there."
He looked at the time and willed the clock to go faster so he could get home and share this strange day with Steve.