philcscphies​:

“Is that what you want? To be a Hinds?” Of all the things that had had to be considered in their situation, which name they’d take hadn’t even been a thought that had crossed Shane’s mind. He’d assumed that they’d simply hyphenate the two, but if Tristan wanted something different, Shane wouldn’t complain. “You’re way too nice to me,’ he replied, brushing aside the compliments. “So… you’d be okay with being in love alone? That doesn’t like the most horrible thing that could happen?”

˙ ˖ ✶Shane  

“Well, we could hyphenate or something if you’d prefer. I don’t mind as long as I get to say I do.” Tristan stated, and he simply didn’t care about all those details as long as he got to spend more time with Shane. “I’m just treating you how I think you deserve to be treated, it’s how I would treat my boyfriend, husband, other half. It just so happens to be you, so.” he shrugged finding that he was just doing his part in loving Shane. “I’d rather be in love with you all alone than never get the chance to experience these feelings at all. Falling for you was the best and easiest thing I’ve ever done, will I get hurt? maybe, but I signed up for it, and that’s life. Opening myself up to the possibilities is the best thing for me.”

philcscphies​:

Of course he’d noticed. Shane hadn’t been a good housemate or partner. “I owe you an apology. Being out of work’s got me feeling less like myself. Isn’t it sad that I feel like I don’t know who I am outside of my job?” He laughed at that, the sound self-deprecating, while running a hand through his hair. “You know that’s breaking the rules, right?”

˙ ˖ ✶Shane

“You don’t owe me anything, it’s okay to feel like that and it’s entirely valid. It isn’t sad, it just means that you loved what you do and once I have your last name you’ll be able to get back to that.” Tristan said hopeful about his husband and his future. “Besides, I think there’s a lot more to you than your job, you’re sweet, you’re funny, you’re protective, you light up the room when you walk in and everybody is always captivated by you when we’re in a group setting.” he mused. “Guess I’m a rebel.”

philcscphies​:

Shane felt as if he’d been pulled into a whirlwind. One minute, he’d been on the verge of thanking his fiance for the gift, arm outstretched, and the next, he’d been swept up in confessions. “I…” He was at a loss for words. “I’m okay,” he finally settled on, not really sure if he was okay or not. “Did something prompt this?”

˙ ˖ ✶Shane

“Just that I’ve noticed you somewhat in a slump recently and I wanted to maybe bring a smile to that handsome face of yours.” Tristan mused. “I only said it because I feel it, I know the outcome of this isn’t anything like the movies. I’ll just happily love you until you decide it’s time to go. I’ll be sad then but it’s what I signed up for.” he said coming forward to peck him on the lips. “Just know that I truly do care about you and I appreciate everything you do. I’m sorry this situation isn’t ideal, and again, I love you, Shane Hinds.”

@philcscphies​

˙ ˖ ✶Shane

“So after some debate and counseling from a lot of people, I’ve decided that it’s time we talk and that I give you this.” Tristan mused presenting his intricate lego bouquet to his fiance. “That’s it, I hope you like it, and this is kind of a replica of what I think our flowers could look like. Also...I love you. Oh wait, Hi, how are you should go first, right?”

philcscphies​:

“Howdy partner,” Tony replied, tipping his imaginary hat in Tristan’s direction. “Something like that. Maybe.” Tony shrugged, not really sure how to answer that question. “I sort of suck in the relationship department, you know? Too affectionate and it usually makes partners feel threatened, but that sounds nice. Being in love with someone sounds nice.”

˙ ˖ ✶ Tony

“You suck? Didn’t I hear about a so called private investigator being head over heels for you? Cause last time I chatted with Omari he was all about his Tony.” he mused, teasing the other slightly. “Too affectionate isn’t bad, and I don’t think it’s a bad thing.”

likeplaths​:

tristan.

      ‘  that’s  adorable ,   actually .    i  love  it .    would  you  have  them  built  already  or  would  you  build  it  together ?   that  could  be  a  cute  way  to  spend  time  together .  ’    not  that  sylvia  is  an  expert  on  what  is  and  isn’t  dorky :    exhibit  a ,    her  twelve  cats  &  all  of  their  names .

˙ ˖ ✶sylvia

“already built, but now that you mention it that would be a very cute time to spend together with him. i want nothing more than to make that man happy, and hopefully he doesn’t step on any of the pieces or he might call off the engagement.”

philcscphies​:

“Yes, it’s 100% dorky. It worries me that you even had to ask.” Aria chuckled at the worry written all over her brother’s face. “But it’s you, and Shane already knows that he’s marrying a nerd, so it’s not like this is going to really come as a relationship ending reveal to him. I don’t think you have anything to worry about. Best case scenario, he thinks it’s the most romantic gift ever and rewards you with sexy times. Worse case, he’s amused by it. So, really, win win here.”

...

“Well some people might find it creative, maybe even charming, dear sister.” Tristan huffed, crossing his arms almost in protest before his smile took away the facade. “I think he’s well aware he’s marrying a nerd, hey i’m not a nerd! But those guaranteed sexy times with Shane are a definite perk. He is...Wow, I’m almost left speechless.”

xallmywolvesx​:

Zahir raised an eyebrow amused at the question. He shrugs nonchalantly at the question and leans against the doorway. “I’m not really the best person to ask. Is he a fan of legos? and are you doing it just because or because you’re in trouble” Rubbing a hand over his face his mouth opens before he can stop it. “Can’t go wrong with food, I got my wife a bouquet of chocolate usually, if I was really in trouble then it was garlic bread” 

˙ ˖ ✶ Zahir

“don’t really think he is actually, i think he likes it when i make him stuff out of legos, i guess unless he’s been lying to make me feel better.” he wondered. “oh no not at all, i just like doing things for him that is all, guess it comes with being in love with your soulmate or something.” he mused. “in trouble? like you forgot to buy the milk or something.”

philcscphies​:

“Better question is: who wouldn’t like that,” Tony mused, tone incredulous. “If I had a fiance who was making me handmade things I’d be fucking thrilled. Granted, if I had a fiance, in general, I’d be thrilled, but that’s not the point.” 

˙ ˖ ✶ Tony

“i can think of a few people from my past,  but they’re not relevant, but hi, hello, howdy partner.” he mused. “i mean with a face like yours i’m sure you could easily have one. got anyone special or something like that? i hope he likes it, i do...i love him y’know, so it’s easy to do things like this for him cause i just want him to be happy as can be. for as long as i can be happiness for him.”

@moorbrookestarters​

“Real quick question of life and death circumstances,” Tristan said as he walked up. “Do you think a handmade bouquet of legos is too dorky? Do you think my husband will like that? Oh wait we’re not married yet, he’s me fiance.”

gldnlitskies​:

JUDE

jude’s lips parted to speak but ended up just staying slightly parted while he watched, and listened, as tristan went from topic to topic. there was something endearing about it and already jude could see why shane was marrying the guy. all he felt was warmth radiating from the other, and a bit of nerves, which helped comfort him a little as weird as it sounded. “i would be more than happy to help you look for a gift for shane,” he replied, smiling a bit, “but you know, you don’t have to get me anything! you’re so kind, really, but i’m happy to help. plus if you get me something it might make all of shane’s friends jealous and then you’ll be finding yourself buying everyone gifts! oof! it’s best we just avoid that all together, right?” he laughed, partially joking, offering a friendly, warm smile to the other. “but i do appreciate the thought, that’s very kind of you.”

the compliment sent a flush to jude’s cheeks, silently he cursed himself for being so easily flustered. “c-cake?” he asked, nervously stuttering a bit. “n-no, not yet. i..i um…i should g-get some though. i mean, not like, right now…but i will!” hearing tristan apologize for being frazzled caused him to giggle a bit, but hearing the rest softened his giggles and he couldn’t help but shake his head in silent protest. “ugly? certainly not! you’re a very handsome and charming man, tristan. i can totally see why shane is so smitten with you.” he offers him a reassuring smile, “also, you’re okay, no need to apologize. it’s normal to have any pre-wedding jitters. do you want to step out for some fresh air or maybe i could get you a drink to help ease the nerves a bit?” 

˙ ˖ ✶ Jude

tristan thought the world of shane, and in his heart he knew all those things he said to him in front of others, all the feelings he held inside, they were real. nothing had ever been pretend for him, and it was clear as day if you looked closely enough. “you truly are a lifesaver, and now i’m kind of sad i didn’t meet you before this, you seem to be quite the amazing man yourself.” he grinned, looking at jude, and found something of a kindred spirit when staring back at him. “oh no i’m definitely getting you something and if everybody else gets angry at that well...tough.” tristan shrugged. “so nope, you’re definitely getting a special gift for being my hero, okay.” smiling he learned to relax a little as he tried to find some composure. “it’s just how i’ve always been, nothing special.” he mused.

“alright, i’ll be sure to save you a piece otherwise i’ll have to make one or order one myself. the latter would definitely be better cause i’m not the greatest in the kitchen.” tristan chuckled, watching the pink hues on jude’s cheeks. “you and shane must be drinking the same crazy juice cause you’re both saying the wildest things. i’ve never been the handsome one around, but look at you, you’re astonishing and that smile of yours is out of this world.” he smiled, even though it stung as he knew shane wasn’t really smitten with him, it was all pretend on his part. “i’d love that, and thank you jude, you’re quite the guy. now i’m wondering if triple weddings are a thing cause i might just have to marry you as well for being this sweet to me.” he was kidding of course but he did think jude was definitely the nicest one of shane’s friends he’d got to meet. probably the cutest too.

gldnlitskies​:

to: tristan ( @tristanvlobos​ )  location: the engagement party

JUDE

it was about time that jude approached tristan, if only to introduce himself to the guy. the only problem? it was proving to be a difficult task. he couldn’t be too upset as the guy WAS one of the grooms, this was his engagement party, and everyone was buzzing around him and shane all night. the few times he was alone, jude didn’t have the heart to interrupt his moment of peace, but he also had to fight the nerves within. what if his best friends fiance hated him? jude would die. he would rather the earth swallow him whole. it would be better if he just didn’t approach tristan, he told himself, but he also knew that it was something he needed to do. at least once.

so with as much courage as he could muster up, given the lack of alcohol in his system, jude took a chance to approach the other the moment it came back up again. “h-hi, um,” he clears his throat a bit, already blushing from how embarrassed he was, “i-i…um. s-sorry! uh..my name is jude. i’m a friend of shane’s..um…” a hand comes up to scratch the back of his neck a little awkwardly, as does a crooked smile, god he hated himself so much right now, “you must be tristan, yes? uh. congrats! it’s a pleasure to finally meet you.”

˙ ˖ ✶ Jude

“Hi yes, hello, howdy!” Tristan turned smiling at the man who just greeted him and thanking him for coming to the party. It’s been something he’d been doing for the past hour and the faces were starting to get blurry, but not this one. This man was a looker, oddly familiar though he couldn’t quote pin it down. “A friend of shane’s, excellent, i’m so happy you’re here then, cause i’ve got a lot of things i need to ask especially about what to get him as a gift for just being so good to me. hmm, i might as well get you something to for being a friend to shaney.” he mused going a mile a minute as he smiled at the other man.

“also yes I’m tristan nice to meet you and the pleasure is all mine you beautiful man, did you try the cake already?” he asked. “sorry if i seem a little frazzled, i’m actually quite nervous. waiting for shane to realize i’m ugly and he could do so much better than me and just walk out. wouldn’t blame him if he did, but hey.” he shrugged. “sorry about that sometimes my mouth says thing before my brain can stop it.”

philcscphies​:

It never ceased to amaze Shane just how clueless Tristan could be to his own charms. From the moment they’d met, Shane had known that he’d gotten lucky. Their arrangement was an unusual one, and given it’s nature, Shane knew that things could have turned out so much worse. Instead, he’d gotten this man who was absolutely perfect in all the ways that mattered. And he didn’t even know it. “Of course I am,” Shane replied easily. “And I’m not taking it back. If this wasn’t our party, and if half the town wasn’t here, I’d take you home right now.” Shane thought for a moment, a mischievous look bleeding into his eyes. “Maybe we can escape without anyone noticing. Wouldn’t that be fun?” They’d established rules for their situation, but the more time Shane spent with Tristan, the harder it became to stick to said rules. Shane wrapped his arms around Tristan’s waist and pulled him in close. “I don’t think I’ve told you before, but I really got lucky when you agreed to this entire thing. So, thank you.”

˙ ˖ ✶ Shane

Tristan was more than unaware of all the charm he truly possessed, but it wasn’t like he was actively trying to charm anyone, he was ultimately just being himself. At the seductive way Shane was speaking, Tristan couldn’t help but find himself drawn to the possibility of some of the rules they had established breaking. He didn’t know if that would be good for the arrangement or not, but it didn’t matter, his thoughts were clouded with Shane. “Well...it’s a good thing we live together so you don’t have to go across town,” he gulped, throat suddenly dry and finding it hard to grasp any words that could form coherent sentences. “I think even if they noticed they’d just think that we were just two lovebirds unable to keep our hands off of each other,” he grinned. “And you make all of this fun for me. You make the sun rise for me in the morning, Shaney.” he mused. “No, I’m the lucky one here, cause I get to spend all this time getting to know you and...” love you. he left those words hanging at the end of his sentence as he pecked shane’s cheek. “thank you for accepting me.”

philcscphies​:

Shane nodded. If Tristan insisted that this was what he wanted, Shane would believe him. “You say that as if you’re not aware that you’re well loved,” Shane countered. “Most of the people here tonight are here to see you. I know I am.” He winked and nodded at Tristan’s question. “I know so.” Shane’s hand reached out to play with the strands of Tristan’s hair. “Hmm…” Shane hummed as he leaned down and brushed his lips against his fiance’s earlobe. “If it wasn’t our party, I’d take you home right now. Does that answer your question?” He quirked an eyebrow, humor in his tone, even though he’d been serious in his response. When Tristan brushed his lips against Shane’s, Shane smiled. “Remember when I said I find you sexy? Yeah, that’s still true and I definitely wouldn’t complain if you were blond for the wedding.”

˙ ˖ ✶ Tristan

“I am?” Tristan was perplexed at the idea of him being well loved, especially by people outside of his immediate family and friends. he was never the popular, the one others flocked to, and it made more sense for it to be Shane. He was gorgeous, smart, kind, he was everything Tristan had wanted from his dream man and more. “You’re here tonight for me?” with a chuckle he questioned those words, but couldn’t help the blush that overcame his features. “I...” his knees had become jelly in that moment as he found himself somewhat limp against Shane. “Careful with your words, because I’ll literally climb on you like a tree. Not in a squirrel way but like a sexy way.” he said not really sure as to why he had to specify. “That’s hilarious cause you’re by far the sexiest man I’ve ever met or gotten the pleasure to get to know.”

philcscphies​:

“Can’t say I’d blame you if you pulled a run away bride moment,” Shane admitted. “It’s not too late, you know. You can still back out of this.” Shane was mostly teasing but there was still a bit of him that felt as if he needed to offer Tristan a way out, one more chance to leave. He wouldn’t even hold it against him. “Honestly, I thought you’d be so busy being flocked by everyone that loves you that I’d have no chance of spending any time with you tonight. Not until we got home.” Shane leaned over and nuzzled his nose into Tristan’s neck. “I’m sure everyone will love it. It’s so perfectly you.”

˙ ˖ ✶ Tristan

“Please, the only running I can find myself doing is towards you, mi amor.” Tristan mused. “I know, don’t want to though,” he offered Shane with a smile and even if he was joking he could tell Shane was trying to save his heart. “Everyone that loves me, you mean like 4 people?” he laughed finding it hard to not kiss Shane in the moment. “You really think so?” he asked, voice a little vulnerable as he looked at the man. “Also, do you like the hair? Thought I’d try something different. How does blonde look on me?” he grinned before pecking Shane’s lips. 

philcscphies​:

who: open @moorbrookestarters​​ where: brinie bar

Shane wasn’t used to being the center of attention. In fact, his entire life had been an exercise in blending in, in drawing as little attention to himself as he possibly could. So, now, attending an event that was specifically geared towards celebrating him and his fiance… Shane wasn’t sure how to handle that.  “Oh, hi,” he greeted, turning to the person besides him. “I wasn’t expecting to see you here tonight.”

˙ ˖ ✶ Tristan

“What? At my own engagement party.” Tristan chuckled, shaking his head at his betrothed. “Or did you mean you thought you were just gonna be so busy being the center of attention, which I agree you should be out of the two of us. With your accent and everything, you make everything feel like a harry potter movie.” he giggled. “But look, I made some decorations out of legos. I hope people like the sort of nostalgic and somewhat zany aesthetic. What do you think?”

philcscphies​:

“I know I’m going grey,” Shane snorted, one hand reaching up to tug at the curls at the front of his head. He’d found a few grey strands among the chaos just a few days ago and was still mourning their arrival. That didn’t even begin to describe the feeling he’d felt a few months back when he’d noticed the first of the greys in his beard. “But I don’t think I’m ready to be daddy for at least another few years.” He nodded, happy to accept Tristan’s acquiescence. “I have a sibling too. I know how it goes. I’ll do my best to show her that I intend to take good care of her brother.” Even if it’s temporary, he thought. His heart twisted violently at the thought of it. He’d gotten so used to having Tristan around that he wasn’t sure how he’d return to being just him when their arrangement had run it’s course. Of course, that was a few years away, but the thought still broke his heart. Over these last few months, he’d become so accustomed to being in a relationship, even a fake one, and having someone else around that the idea of that changing caused him to feel a deep sense of loneliness.

“She’ll love you,” he reiterated, “but I don’t think I can lie to her. So I’ll understand if you choose to tell Aria the truth about us. I can’t ask you to trust me when I say that I want my mom to know the truth but not give you the same courtesy. If you think it’d be best that your sister knows what’s really going on, then I’m fine with that. Plus, ma will see right through me if I tried to lie. She’s always been able to.” Which was why he needed to make this as convincing as possible, or Shane would find himself on the first flight back to a country that hadn’t felt like home in decades. Shane grasped Tristan by the chin, turning his face so that they were looking at one another. “I don’t know who convinced you to believe that, but believe me when I say that you’re the best person I know. You’re kind and soft and absolutely beautiful. So, anyone who ever said otherwise can kindly fuck right off.” He brushed his finger tips against Tristan’s cheeks, sure that he’d never really get used to touching him freely. “I want to know all the little details about you, okay? Like living in New York. Who knows? Maybe we were orbiting one another for years without even knowing it.” He shrugged slightly, a light smile tugging at his lips. “I don’t know what any of that means, but I like hearing you speak Spanish, so let’s agree that you can romance me in Spanish whenever you want.”

˙ ˖ ✶ Shane  

“N-No! I wasn’t calling you old or anything like that Shaney, I was just trying to be sexy y’know, be like damn daddy come here often, or something like one of those romcoms like that, and you’d strip your shirt off and say something very harry potter like cause damn papi all your words sound like magic to me, and we’d stare into each other’s eyes, and i know i’m rambling, but then we’d kiss and ride off into the sunset in your magical nissan or something.” Tristan could never see Shane as old, he was so lively and not to say that aging wasn’t a beautiful thing but the way he made it sound was as if he was already an old man. Those grey hairs, on his head or his beard were beautiful, Tristan could count an infinite number of ways to count all the things he found beautiful about the man. “Will try to not call you dad from now on. Please do, because my sister might break a few of your bones or something, or like at least threaten to.” Tristan didn’t think this could ever end, the mornings, the banter, the way he could walk into any room and find a little bit of Shane in them, until he finally found him and all his worries would wash away as if they were never there to begin with.

“No, I understand completely. She knows you the most and she’ll know why you’re doing it even if she doesn’t approve. I’ll let my sister know, it’ll take some of the burden of having to keep it a secret off my shoulders.” Tristan lied as if he was never burdened, there was no lie in what he felt for Shane so he didn’t really have any reason to hide how he felt. To the other man it could appear to be an act, but Tristan wanted to be here with him, hopelessly in love and...he was in love? He realized it as Shane took his chin and said those words that breached the deepest parts of his soul. Without skipping a beat he leaned in and kissed Shane, it was the softest kiss he’s ever given, it was tender and caring, full of yearning but not full of fire and hunger. “Sorry, that was the part in the hallmark movie where I kissed you under the mistletoe.” he teased slightly, a big blush on his cheeks as he tried to look away. “Lots of people told me that growing up by the way, I was always the weird gay kid, and I was kind of chubby too before I got fit, so they used to call me a whole mix of names.” he left out the part where he never got asked to any school dance but would still show up waiting for one of his crushes to come and ask him to dance, and yet it never happened. “That would be a funny story to tell, always circling each other and here we are now.” he smiled. “Whenever I want? alright mi amor, I’ll make sure I make all your latin fantasies come true.”