Cheater Cheater Pumpkin Eater :Casey:

[Alex Dean Andrews]

Alex sat in the living room after getting back from the bar, he hadn't moved to go into the bedroom yet not sure of what he was going to say. If he walked into the bedroom right now, Casey would know something was up. He would know. Alex could lie to his mate, he could, but Casey just all got puppy eyed, and Alex could never follow through. He was just so mad, he didn't want to deal with it anymore, he had sex with a man who had done what he wanted. It was as simple as a dog tag around the neck, Alex wanted something to mark his mate with, to show the entire world that Casey was his. And his only. Who cares huh? Casey had apologized that night, but he never changed his mind. Couldn't Casey see how much that had hurt him? Did he just not care? 

The more Alex sat here and thought about things, the more depressed and angry he felt. He didn't have anything to say just yet, but Casey knew what Alex looked like after sex, he knew what his mate was like, he wouldn't be able to to hide what he did even if he wanted to. He didn't want to lie about it, he wanted Casey to hurt in a way. Alex was hurt because Casey was embarrassed of him, Casey should be hurt that Alex had to go to someone for comfort. At least, Alex thought so. If it was the collar Casey didn't like, what happens if Alex did propose and Casey didn't like the ring? Did that mean he would say no? How is that any different to the collar conversation they had before? 

Walking to the bedroom, he knew that it wasn't too late, probably midnight or so, he doubted Casey would be asleep. Even if he was, Alex would shower and tell Casey in the morning. Otherwise, Alex was sure he wouldn't have to say much. Opening the door, he leaned against the door frame, letting out a breath, "Casey.." 

[Casey Sam Richards]

Casey had thought about Alex's request to get some type of collar. Casey had really really thought hard and came to a decision that he'd just go for it. If the people comment on it, it wasn't his problem anymore. It should have been a problem in the first place but Casey being stupid that he had been that night, thought of what others would say rather than what should have mattered more. Now, Casey was just waiting for Alex to return and he could tell him that they could go out and get him any collar Alex wanted. It wouldn't matter as long as Alex was happy.

When he heard his mate return, he quickly left the kitchen to meet Alex. "Before you say anything, I want you to know that I'm sorry for being an idiot and that I love you and that whatever color, type, size of collar you want, I'll wear it. I don't care and shouldn't have cared what others would say. I'll gladly scream to the world that I belong to you and only you." Casey said and approached Alex but when he got near, he could SMELL and SEE Alex better now. And Casey just stared at him.

[Alex Dean Andrews]

Alex starred back at his mate, not sure what he was going to say. His boyfriend was one of smartest people he knew, it was almost useless to deny anything. Especially with him starring at him like that, Alex starred his boyfriend down. He felt guilty at the same time he felt that he was left with no choice. "I guess it doesn't matter now, that you've changed your mind." Alex mumble more to himself than to Casey, he put his hand on the counter, as if he needed balance. Does he tell Casey about Dylan? Does he just apologize? Does he just walk away first? Alex hasn't actually cheated on anyone before. "He's a trainee, met him at the bar..funny you change your mind now. What caught my eye the most, were these stupid muggle dog tags he wore on his neck..that his ex gave him." He turned to Casey, not sure what would even help the situation. Not sure if he was actually going to care. As much as he wanted to mark Casey as his, it shouldn't have come to Alex thinking he would be allowed to. That Casey was actually embarrassed of him. Alex was embarrassed of himself for ever asking Casey.

Nodding, yeah, he didn't care what people thought. That was why that entire night Casey knew Alex was upset, Casey said nothing about changing his mind. "God you don't get it." Yanking the corner of his pants down, reveling the tattoo, "I wanted this to be here. I wanted show off I belonged to my mate, and I knew you'd like it. You don't want me to do that to you, you're only agreeing because I was pissed. For the first time I've been in a relationship with you actually wanted to hide it." Alex remembered trying to hide the tattoo from Dylan, from what he knew, it worked. Even it hadn't, it didn't matter. The point was, Alex was embarrassed for being the idiot to get it.

"Just..damn it, I'm sorry Casey. I am. Of all ways to handle it, that was not the right way. I love you, but that..you have no idea how badly that hurt to hear." Raising his head to look back at his mate, he wanted them to be okay, but Alex didn't feel okay and he didn't think Casey did either.

[Casey Sam Richards]

Want asey didn't want to hear it. He didn't even want to know that HIS Alex has slept with someone else. But Casey prided himself for being smart. He was far from stupid and they knew it. When Alex began to explain himself, Casey just wanted him to shut up. He didn't want to have to stand the fact that Alex sent of sex and with someone else's scent.

When Alex said that he didn't get it, Casey just took a few steps back. He wasn't going to raise his voice back because Alex was his alpha and demanded respect... EveN if he didn't deserve it at the moment. "I do get it and I do appreciate what you did for me. I may not have had the chance last night to tell you but I do. So very much. I was stupid last night. I know it. I was an idiot and I know that now I'm paying for it. I just... I just never thought that... This would..." Casey didn't dare finish what he wanted to say and just turned around.

"I know you haven't eaten yet. There is breakfast on The tablet And your coffee is ready. I'll wake the kids up in a while when I finish the laundry." he said as he faced Alex again But with a smile now. A very pained smile. He didn't want to think this was happening so Casey was going to pretend that this was all a nightmare and it would end later on.

[Alex Dean Andrews]

Letting out a breath, Alex hopped on to the counter, starring at his boyfriend, his mate, hanging his head for second after that. He didn't yell, but his voice was obviously unhappy, "Didn't get a chance? How about when I told you regret doing this? You didn't even care Case. Here I was saying, I'm yours and you just.. It doesn't matter. I'm sorry, but from my stand point, it didn't even look like you would care." Or how I could get you show that you care. Alex wasn't insecure, he was just pissed off. He was hurt more that his effort went without care. When Casey changed topic, Alex could tell he was upset. He see it in his boyfriends face, hear it in his mates voice, Alex jumped down and moved to Casey quickly, so his mate could not back away from him. He grabbed his mates waist, and pulled the younger man closer to him, "I love you, I..I'm sorry. Ok? It was a shitting thing to do..I love you, you know that right?"

Frowning, Alex pulled on Caseys waist hard, shaking him a little, "Babe, don't do that. I'll send the kids to Jason's. We can talk.." Alex did feel guilty, but out of everything else, Alex just wanted Casey to be okay. He was mad about the rejection, but he knew that he shouldn't have gone out had slept with someone else. Especially when he had Casey at home, being the amazing mate he was. What Alex was amazed the most, is no matter how upset his mate was, he knew Alex didn't stand for disrespect. With his kids, talking back was the one thing he didn't allow, no matter how he allowed them to joke around.

He wasn't hungry, he wanted to talk to his boyfriend without him getting distracted. He regretted going with Dylan, but the kid was doing exactly what he wanted from Casey. Except it was for someone else. Alex knew what he did was wrong, but it wasn't without reason. At not to Alex. "Come on, we'll sit down and talk."

[Casey Sam Richards]

When Alex said that Casey didn't care, it crushed his heart. If Casey didn't care, he wouldn't have hesitated to sign the papers to be the children's second father. If Casey didn't care, he wouldn't have accepted Calex. If Casey DIDN'T CARE, he would have left a long time ago. He didn't know how Alex wanted him to show he cared but Casey tried his best for Alex and the kids. He never even told Alex of all the work he had to endure at the Prophet, all the words he had to swallow from the boss just so he could always come home early, take care of the kids, cook the meals and welcome Alex back. But Casey ebing Casey, he wouold never, ever, mention it or even hint about it to Alex.

Sticking to his decision to change the topic even if his eyes wanted to bleed with tears, Casey kept his smile and tilted his head to the side when Alex grabbed his wrist. "don't do what? Alex, we can't always have Jason take care of Josh and Chelsey. Jason needs his time with Pip too you know. Like how we have time for each other when the kids are asleep." he said with a smile and placed a kiss on Alex's hand before taking his hand back and move away. The smell of the other person on Alex was too strong for Casey to handle.

He made his way to the kitchen once more, trying to keep himself from trembling as he walked. He swallowed hard when Alex could no longer see his face and a tear finally fell down but Casey was glad he had his back on Alex already when it fell. When Alex's words of 'Come, Sit Down, and Talk' finally reached Casey's brain he had VERY discretely wiped the tear away and began to prepare more food on the table for Alex. "I made you favorite today. And I asked my boss for a day off to be here and just clean and take care of you and the kids. I can take them shopping for their swimming wear after lunch." Casey said cheerfully as he placed more bacon, eggs, bread, and hot dogs on the table. He couldn't look at Alex without feeling like he was being stab right through his face.

[Alex Dean Andrews]

Alex stood there without knowing what to do. He didn't have an idea of what would make things better. He hated that Casey was upset, but there was a difference between what Alex wanted from Casey and what the kids needed from Casey. "Puppy, come on. I.. Jason is the only one who will take the kids last minute. And we need to talk." Alex looked up the stairs, he'd go pack up the kids, let Casey have a breather for a few minutes. "I'm gonna pack up the kids, just..we'll talk this out when I get back downstairs. You're feeling like this.." How can one word how Casey was feeling? He didn't even try to finish his sentence before walking upstairs. Rarely did he toss the kids at Jason unexpectedly, but right now Alex and Casey needed to talk about this his kids should not hear. Getting their bags packed before he woke up his children, he'd owe Jason later. With that, he picked up Chelsey from her bed, and woke up Josh. Telling them they'd be heading over to Jason's right. Josh might figure out that something was up, but even with a brain like his, he really doubted he would expect anything. Wanting to apprerate from the bedroom, so Josh couldn't see how Casey was right now, he got his eldest into his feet and apperated.

Coming back, Alex had used a few cleaning spells on himself to get rid of the smell. He went and changed his clothes as well, figuring that would at least help. Coming back to the kitchen, Alex starred at the back of his mate for a few seconds. "Casey, babe, we have to talk about this. I know you're upset and I'm sorry, I..I really don't have any other excuse. He was telling me how his ex was a half blood even, you have no idea how much these things matter. He didn't care, he told me about the stupid tags nonetheless. Hearing that this trainee teen was less embarrassed about that than my own mate, it got to me. So I'm sorry. I thought that it was something you would have liked. I meant that I don't want you doing anything you don't want to, and for me to be gone an entire night plus fighting with you before you suddenly want what I want...doesn't show me you want it." Alex really was torn apart watching Casey like this, he wanted to justify himself but at the same time he just wanted to make Casey feel better. Moving towards Casey, he grabbed his waist gently this time, "Lets go in the living room and sit down so we can talk ok?"

Running his hand over Caseys cheek, his guilt increased once he felt the stickiness of dried tears. He would fix this. There was morning more important than Casey and his kids, and when he momentarily forgot that, he messed up. Badly. He was gonna go out and get a job, just as Casey has one. He'd be better at being home. Alex needed Casey, but Casey didn't need Alex. Alex was gonna change all that. He wouldn't tell his mate though, he would just do it. It was in the least the older man could do. If Donovan called on him while he was at work, then he'll have to make up some emergency excuse of why he would need to leave. "I know you're upset, and god knows I would be livid in your shoes. So I won't blame you, I can't. I just love you baby, and I'm sorry. I can't say that enough, I was upset and I dealt with it poorly." He pulled his boyfriend gently towards the living room, encouraging Casey to come
with him.

[Casey Sam Richards]

Casey wanted to protest but the words got stuck on his throat. He would not go against Alex's wishes anymore. Even if he was still hurting. Oh Merlin he still loved him so much that even when his own heart was breaking in pieces, there was nothing he could do about it. He just sat stood there and listened. He could hear Alex go up the stairs and pack the kids some clothes. When Alex apparated from the bedroom out, Casey knew he did it because if Josh saw him, he'd know something was up. His little man was as smart as he was which would have made Casey feel so much pride but at the moment it just strained his aching heart.

Then Alex came back, Casey could feel his mate inside their home. Then when Alex came back to the kitchen and talked, Casey just frozed. He just wanted to forget it. Couldn't Alex see that? Couldn't he pretend this was all a nightmare as well? Just like how Casey did to make everything bad go away? With a ready smile, he turned back to Alex.

"So your getting me a personalized dog tags too? My dad had those when he fought for the muggle war many years ago. He kept them in this glass case at home along with an old photo of him and his 'brothers'." Casey shared happily. He tried so hard to pretend that he didn't hear Alex's explanation of the FUCKING TEEN that-- No, it was a nightmare and CAsey didn't need to think about it. "Alex, my alpha, my mate, my world... I'd do anything for you. I know that what I did during your special dinner was stupid. And I'm sorry. Which is why I'm trying so hard to make up for it. But really love, you really should eat first. I don't want you to starve and get sick." he added with a smile that didn't reach his eyes, Alex would know it of course but it was the best Casey could show.

Casey followed Alex obediently to the living room but when he touched Casey's cheek he wanted to pulled away. But it was too late. Alex already did and he could feel the track of dried tears when Casey had cried just a few minutes ago. "Oh love, I'm not upset at all. I'm the one who should apologize for upsetting you. I wasn't being a good mate then and I know that you did all of the work just for me. I love you so much that I would die for you. I'd take anything thing for you Alex..." he didn't know that tears were running down his eyes already. "Can't we just pretend this is all a nightmare? Please...?" he whimpered as he held his mate's arm, trembling in fear.

[Alex Dean Andrews]

Dropping the kids off, was pretty simple, they were both still pretty sleepy when they left. Alex just laid Chelsey back down on the couch and set Josh up with Jason. He was sure he'd have to give a better explanation later for the random appearance. He didn't know what to do about this situation, maybe he shouldn't have said anything to Casey, but he didn't want to have to lie about it. Casey didn't even seem like he wanted to listen, and Alex knew he couldn't blame him.

Getting him personalized dog tags? Alex just gave Casey a helpless look, honestly he didn't know. If Casey wanted them, sure, he'd get them, but he didn't want to just get anything. That wasn't the point. Maybe he was over reacting, maybe he shouldn't care, but Alex was more humiliated than anything. He got a tattoo for Casey, and Casey didn't even realize how much that mattered. Or maybe he did and Alex just hadn't picked up on that. Frowning when Casey spoke about what Alex was to him, only made Alex feel worse about his actions. While, yes, he was angry, he did over react. Looking down at the stove, Alex shut off the power of everything that was set up, and put on a warming charm. Food could wait, and honestly, Alex was not hungry. "Food later okay Case? I..Okay." Making two plates of food, if Casey was going insist, then they both would eat.

Watching his boyfriend, his mate, his entire world, being so scared. So worried, it weighed on Alex on how much he mistreated his boyfriend. Pretend it never happen? Alex wanted to do that, really, of course he did, but would Casey really be able to do that? The older man wouldn't do this again, he knew right now, there was nothing in this world that would make Alex make the same mistake twice. Setting the plates down on the table, Alex pulled Casey to him, "I will fix this." Alex wasn't sure how, wasn't sure if he fix anything, but all he knew was he wasn't going to let Casey hurt like this ever again. Not by him. "A nightmare. Why don't you go lay down, I'll finish up here, when you wake up, everything will be like it was." Alex would burn the clothes he came home in, clean the dishes, and get into bed with his mate. It would be like the night before had never came up.

[Casey Sam Richards]

Casey was torn in between. He was torn between wanting to run off Merlin knowns where and to just cry in front of his mate. He didn't want to leave but he didn't really want to cry his eyes out. He was torn.

When Alex finally gave in to the food, he was glad inside. He knew that Alex had not eaten and as his mate, it was nagging him to make sure that his alpha and thier cubs have eaten. Casey hoped that Jason had food with him and to feed the kids healthy and a solid breakfast. Casey was torn once more between wanting to make food for the kids and bringing it to Jason and staying with Alex to make sure he eats first. Well.. Alex first then kids. Casey trusted Jason with the kids and knew well how things would end up if he didn't feed them right.

Casey didn't fight when alex pulled him closer and said that he would fix this. How could one undo such a mistake? How can he unwrite the past? Then Alex suggested for him to rest, he held on to Alex just a bit tighter and shook his head. He was NOT going to lose Alex! Not to anyone! Alex was HIS alpha and HIS ALONE! "I'll stay. I don't want to lose you. I'll stay. I'm sorry. I love you. I'm so sorry." he whispered fast in Alex's chest, shaking his head and burying it closer once more.