dalianeras:

❝So where exactly do you live?❞ the boy
questioned, oblivious to what he had gotten
himself into. All other thoughts pushed from
his mind, the only thing he could think of
now was a warm bed possibly with Jeff
right beside him.

     He gestured vaguely. “Couple of blocks that way. 
I don’t know how well you know the city, but, there
used to be an old train station right where I live.”

dalianeras:

❝Hey, it’s fine. I didn’t really care much
for him anyway—— if we’re being completely
honest, I just liked the sex.❞ way to be
straightforward, El. He chuckled a bit and
absentmindedly ran his fingers along the
fabric of his duffel bag.

     He nodded and gave the guy a quick glance
before making a right turn. “Fair enough,” he
said with another smile. He certainly understood
that well enough. With each passing block, Jeff
was a little bit more glad he’d picked up Elton,
and therefore a little bit more anxious to get 
home, as well.

dalianeras:

A small sigh rung out from between his
pink lips, gaze averting from the city to 
the driver—— or Jeffrey, since they’d 
been properly introduced. ❝Well, I was
living with this guy I met… turns out he
still had feelings for his wife so he threw
me out. I have a home  few states away,
but it’s far too late to get on an airplane
tonight.❞

     "Oh.“ How intelligent a response. Jeffrey
licked his lips and tapped a short rhythm on 
the steering wheel before speaking again. 
"Hey, that sucks. I’m sorry,” he said, hoping
not to overstep any boundaries. The last thing
he wanted was to chase this guy away before
actually getting to know him. “I’m sure you’ll
be okay, man.” Another pause. “I didn’t mean
to dredge up bad feelings.” Soon enough he'd 
have him back in his apartment with a few drinks
in him.

dalianeras:

His lips twitched into a slight smile as he
reached down and brushed his fingertips
delicately over the petals of the dahlia.
❝Yeah… I’d be okay with that.❞ with
nothing but some clothes and a few other
personal belongings, he watched as the
city lights appeared and disappeared
through the window of this strangers’
car. ❝I’m Elton, by the way.❞

     "All right, then,“ he responded, with another smile.
The car was up and running once again in no time,
Jeff settling back behind the wheel with an air of ease.
"Nice to meet you, Elton. I’m Jeffrey.” Another pause
slipped between them, and he broke it with, “So, mind
if I ask what got you into a situation like this? I mean, 
you new to the city or something?”