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[twoton_twentyone]

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[revmeup]

Things are weird now. But maybe not weird in a bad way. Hey, Gary...

[ She propped herself up on an elbow and looked down at him. ]

Are we in love?

[twoton_twentyone]

Are they?

[ He asked, watching as she shifted.

The question should have been expected but he really didn't. ]

Yeah? Maybe, I mean I'm pretty sure we are. At least I know I am.

[ He looked a little worried when he admitted it, but he refused to lie about it.]

[revmeup]

[ Okay that was. Waaaay more casual than she thought that might go. ]

Wait, what the hell? Since when? I only thought about it like a minute ago!

[twoton_twentyone]

[ He gave an awkward shrug still laying on his side.]

A few months? Definitely after you went away, and after I nearly died, like right after that. I had a lot of time to think. Like I said I didn't want to make it weird. I really like hanging around you. We have fun and there's like no pressure. You're amazing, but I also know your way out of my league.

[ He always falls for the badass older women out of his reach, he didn't expect this to be any different. He was happy to stay friends if it meant they could still hang out.]

[revmeup]

[ Harley made a distressed noise at a pitch only dogs could hear and leaned over him, her hands planted on either side of his head. ]

You almost died?!

Sorry for movie spoilers. Being vague here.

[twoton_twentyone]

[ Gary looked up at her and frowned a little.]

Yeah, me, Monarch, Doc and Hatred nearly all died. I don't know if you heard about the skyscraper that shot into orbit...but we were in there. We all made it through, but we nearly all died a few times before we got back to earth. So weird to say.

[revmeup]

[ Harley dropped on top of him and clung tight all over again. ]

Gary oh my god.

[twoton_twentyone]

[ Gary shifted to wrap both arms around her. Closing an eye cause that probably hurt his ear some.]

It's cool, I promise. I wasn't injuries and we all made it out alive. Only person seriously hurt was the Monarch. I'm here with you, dude. [ he rubbed her back after the assurance.]

[revmeup]

[ mumbled against his shoulder: ]

Don't you ever go inside a skyscraper again.

[twoton_twentyone]

[ That was not the reaction he expected, but he held her close all the same.]

I live in Jersey dude, I cant promise that. It was a freak once in a life time kinda thing. I don't plan on dying anytime soon, that I can promise.

[revmeup]

[ She grumbled because that was extremely unfair AND unreasonable. ]

So now what do we do?

[twoton_twentyone]

[ The grumble at least made him grin a little. It was nice to have someone care, at least someone not directly involved in their stupidity.]

Uhh, well, I'm cool like this for a while, but we could always, like I said. Play the switch, watch something, or get something to eat. What would you like to do, Harley?

[revmeup]

That's not what I meant.

[ Harley sat up and frowned down at him. ]

And why does my type keep being people who are only ever gonna put me third at best? The fuck is wrong with me.

[twoton_twentyone]

[ Gary looked up at her a moment. It took her going on before he got it. ]

Dude, Harley, come on, nothing's wrong with you. You're great. [ He moved both hands to rest on her legs.]

Do you mean my job? Cause, dude, I've gotten in some pretty deep shit a couple of times now just so I could come see you. Talk to me. Tell me how I can help?

[revmeup]

Your job has never been just a job for you.

[ She looked down at his hands on her legs and sighed. ]

It just sucks to be in love but not do anything about it.

[twoton_twentyone]

Fair, I mean, yeah. That's totally fair.

[ He knew this was one of those moments he couldn't half ass whatever he said. If he messed up, it could be bad. So he took a second, squeezing his hands on her legs in an attempt at a comforting motion. ]

Are you willing to try? I am. I mean, if anyone gets it, it would be them. I've spent like half my life watching them be a power couple, they totally can't expect me to stay single forever, Harley. Worse come to worse, if it doesn't work, well, we can always be friends, I would hope.

[revmeup]

[ She suspected the Monarch might very well expect Gary to stay single forever. He never struck her as having a surplus of empathy. Best not say that out loud. ]

I want to, but...

[ Harley tried not to completely lose her shit and linked their hands together again. ]

Usually if I want something that means it's bad to have.

[twoton_twentyone]

[ It was possible, but if he got Sheila on his side. He'd have a fighting chance at getting his boss to ease up. ]

But?

[ He mirrored, still looking up at her.]

How long have you known me, Harley? Like, I SO get worrying, you've told me about some of your exes, but it's me. Also, you totally don't need to even worry about this tonight, or tomorrow even. I'm always here, dude, that's not changing.

[ Sure, part of him wanted an answer, but he knows when not to push. One doesn't make it in the Monarch Crew as long as he has without learning that one. ]

[revmeup]

Yeah...

[ She tried to smile but it was weak, and a little watery. ]

Are ... are you sure you want to? Is there some obscure dumb guild bylaw about inter-region relationships?

[twoton_twentyone]

[ That weak watery expression just made him want to hug her close again, instead he lifted a hand up to cup her cheek.]

Duh, of course, I do. One, because you're amazing and completely out of league, and two, because I think it could be great. Pretty sure there's no guild laws or bylaws against it, and even if there are, you can almost bet Sheila will have our backs. I'm like 85% sure on that.

[ As long as he still worked for them and remained loyal, he couldn't see an issue with it. Not one he couldn't argue back anyway. ]

[revmeup]

[ She leaned into his hand and looked at him, trying to read secret motives or agendas in his expression. Of course, not finding any. She took a deep, shaking breath. ]

I want to give this a shot.

[twoton_twentyone]

[ Gary's face lit up some when Harley responded. The hand on her leg squeezing a little, and his other stayed on her cheek still, just relishing in it all.]

Me too, Harley, I'm totally in on this. You so look like you need a hug? Want a hug? Then I can double-check that rule book. I brought it like I promised last time.

[ The rambling mess he can be sometimes, he had to add. ]

Not that I wouldn't break guild law for you, I've broken it for less.

[revmeup]

Yeah, I do.

[ She opened her arms and waited for him to wrap her up. ]

[twoton_twentyone]

[ He carefully pushed himself up, moving the hand off her cheek to go to her back, so he didn't knock her off the bed while he sat up. Both arms came around her to hold her close against him. His face resting against hers, he was still using that beard oil, and even found one that went well with his cologne. ]

I'm so glad you're back, dude. Like all of this aside, I missed you a lot.

[ Gary knew it might be sappy, but fuck it. Who would know besides Harley? ]

[revmeup]

[ She held him tight and breathed him in. ]

I missed you too. I didn't mean to be away that long but everything got so weird.