(Untitled)

[_alex__]

I can't believe I didn't realize that someone was setting Vince up. All the years he's spent watching my back and the one time he could have used me watching his, I was too busy being pissed off at him. Not that I'm shouldering all the blame here. Vin did a damn good job of pushing me away, but like an idiot I let him do it. It's not like he would

Comments

[_vince__]

*opens the door, a lttle surprised to see Alex*

Hey.

*opens the door further for him to come inside*

Want a beer or something?

[_alex__]

Yeah sure.

*paces a little while Vin gets the beers*

I um, I'm not sure how to do this. We've argued and stuff before, but nothing like that.

I'm sorry.

[_vince__]

*grabs a couple beers hands him one. looks at him funny*

Theres nothing for you to say your sorry for.

*shrugs*

yeah we both said stupid things. But theres nothing for you to be sorry about.

[_alex__]

*stares at Vince like he's crazy*

I was totally out of line and half the stuff I said I didn't even mean.

*takes a sip of his beer, sits down on Tori's couch*

Look, I've had a lot of time to think things over and I haven't been fair to you or Carly really. All these years that I've spent bitching about your guys stalking me is bullshit because it my own stupid actions that made you guys have to come in and clean up my messes. It's damn hypocritical of me to blame you for doing what I always ran to you to do anyway.

[_alex__]

Tori's right. Because you don't get to tell us we can't look out for you. You gotta accept it's a two way street or you're going to be pissed at us a lot.

*looks sheepish*

Well, I needed the information and ok, it was wrong to take advantage of you when you're tired, but the brat had no right to blackmail you.

I won't tell Rhia or anyone, but I'm busting the kid's ass for it in private. No one gets to be obnoxiout to you but me.

[_vince__]

*disgruntled*

Thats what Tori keeps telling me.

*gives him a look*

Completely unfair, brat.

*figures its useless to cover*

If I tell you the whole story will you let it go? He was in a coma, I think he's learned his lesson.

[_alex__]

Tori is wise and Carly, Rhia, me and the parentals like her. You better not screw things up.

*shrugs*

Life isn't fair, Vincent.

*tilts his head*

Tell me and I'll consider it. He has to be told that blacking you is never going to be an option for him again. now, I can be mean and tell him I pulled the thoughts from you or I can wait for him to project his thoughts at me, or you could just tell him yourself.

[_vince__]

*smiles*

Don't plan on it. I'm...I like her.

*frowns*

He came to me after Brooke dies. He was taking it hard, wanted to find who did it. I couldn't dissuade him. He said if I didn't help him, he'd find someone else. Meant it too. I could only imagine him being a dumbass and going to the exact people he shouldn't for help, them taking advantage of the kid and getting him hurt. So I agreed to help him. Figured maybe if I taught him the right way he'd know what he wanted and how he was going about it was not the best way, and give up.

*shrugs*

He reminded me of someone else I once knew.

Him going in my apartment when I wasn't there, fucking around with the books. *shrugs again* I shouldn't have trusted him, I should have known better.

But he is just a kid. He's bound to make a hundred other mistakes before he grows up.

[_alex__]

Why do you sound like you're planning on staying away from Rhia again?

I mean, Vin, that is between the two of you, but if Rhia wants you around, you'll have to accept she will hunt you down. You're dating Tori and she's friends with everyone. Carly is dating Preach and I'm with Destiny.

You can't push us all away.

[_vince__]

*grabs Alexs empty beer and heads to get another for them*

I don't know man. All this shit happening.

*walks back in hand him the new beer*

When I was down there, had a little time to think. Theres a lot of reasons why this ain't a good idea. Fuck if they ever figure out the real power they have. Hurting me or you aint nothing. Hurting Rhia through her kids. Theres nothing Mal wouldn't do for Rhia.

*shrugs*

Drawing attention to that ain't a good idea. You never know when those dumbasses below are gonna grow a brain.

*looks at him*

You and Carly gonna stick around once you're cloaked again? I think Ma's almost done with the spell.

[_alex__]

*listens to what Vin is saying*

Yeah, I plan to stay. I think Carly does too. vince...why don't you get out of it? Uncle Mal would understand.

Just, say enough already and stay up here with us.

*says softly*

Please.

[_vince__]

I thought about it, I really did. For Rhia's sake, for Tori. Especially after you guys are cloak, the old rules will apply. I won't...you guys wont be able to..

*shrugs*

I don't know if it'd work, kid.

[_alex__]

Not my fault you're projecting and I'm not twisting. I'm just repeating.

*shrugs*

So, you learn how to adjust to a new life. I mean, look at Rhiannon, she has totally adjusted to a new life. If she can do it, why can't you?

I still need you around. Not just following me around and sweeping in to save my ass, but to actually be around, Vince. If we're all cloaked, then we aren't targets anymore and all of us can relax for awhile.

[_vince__]

*looks at him*

Okay, I said I was going let you grow up and stuff, but that don't mean you get to get all guru wise man on me, okay?

*smiles contemplative*

It'd be damn nice.

[_alex__]

Good, it's settled. Uncle Mal won't say no to you and you know Mom will be happy to cloak all of us instead of just me and Carly.

*clinks his beer bottle against Vince's*

So, we're cool right?

[_vince__]

*smiles at him*

Yeah, we're cool.