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A week later found Erik in the kitchen once again, by himself making tea. He turned when the cup was ready and paused when he saw Alex at the doorway and staring at the floor. Erik sipped a bit of his tea before settling against the counter, “Was there something you needed, Alex?”
The blonde looked at Erik and nodded, “Yeah, I’m I was wondering if you would, uh…” Alex bit his lower lip and then rubbed the back of his head.
Erik brought the cup back up to his lips to hide his smile when he realized what Alex wanted.
Alex took another deep breath and let it out slowly through his nose, “I was wondering if you’d let me date your son.” He managed to keep eye contact with Erik. Something the metal bender held respect for.
Erik sipped his tea again before placing it on the counter beside him. “I believe you should ask Peter that. After all you want to date him not me.”
Alex blinked and nodded, “Yeah, yes, but I wanted to make sure you were okay with it.”
Erik tilted his head slightly, “And if I weren’t?”
Alex looked at Erik in shock before he steeled his gaze and straightened his back, “If Peter wanted to date me then I would date him. I don’t care what you would say.”
Erik stared for a few seconds to see if Alex would back down and when he didn’t, Erik smiled, “Good.” Alex’s sudden confusion had Erik nod, “If you’re willing to fight for him, of course you have my permission.” Erik swiped his tea from the counter and exited the kitchen leaving Alex standing in a state of confusion.
Alex blinked a couple more times before nodding to himself and leaving the kitchen in search of a certain speedster.
He ignored his heartbeat that was a bit faster than normal and wiped his palms on his jeans. Sure he stood up to Erik but that didn’t mean that Alex wasn’t afraid of what he could have done to him.
Now as he walked up to the track course and seeing Peter watch everyone run laps, Alex really couldn’t wait. It’s been way too long since their heart to heart back inside of that compound. Alex jogged the rest of the way to Peter and stood beside him. He waited until the kids ran past them before taking a deep breath and turning to Peter.
Peter looked at him and smiled, “Hey Alex, what’s up?”
Alex’s mind stuttered, “Uhh, food.”
Peter furrowed his eyebrows and he blinked before glancing up, “Really?”
Alex huffed out a laugh and shook his head, “No, no. Peter, would you like to get food with me?”
The silver haired man smiled, “Of course! I’m always down for food!” He glanced back to the track to register where everyone was before looking back at Alex.
The blonde took a deep breath when he realized that Peter didn’t catch his meaning, “But I mean, would you like to get dinner with me?”
Peter nodded his head slowly, “I’m good anytime really?” He said a little bit confused.
Alex exhaled in annoyance before reaching forward to kiss Peter.
Peter jerked slightly in surprise before freezing. He felt hands on either side of his face holding him gently. Peter melted into the kiss and reached forward to run his hand through Alex’s hair.
The blonde smiled into the kiss and repositioned one of his hands to Peter’s shoulder and squeezed as he pulled away, “Would you like to get dinner with me, Peter?”
Peter swallowed and opened his eyes, finally getting it, “Uhh, yeah. Yeah I would love to.” He replied quietly.
Alex smiled again and pulled Peter forward to kiss him again. He ignored his brother’s loud retching sounds from across the field.
Peter simply waved a certain finger in Scott’s direction before wrapping his arms around Alex’s shoulders and burying one hand in Alex’s hair. He felt an arm wrap around his waist and the one on his cheek move to his own hair.
Oh, he could get used to this…