John and Alwyn
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petty_dabblerJohn had taken half the day off from cleaning to go to the children's ward to put on a magic show. He had his rings and handkerchiefs and disappearing balls and coins. Best of all, though, he had a tiny white bunny that was quite content in his pocket.
He started in the common room, then went from room to room to the kids that couldn't get out of bed.
"We appreciate you doing this, John," the head nurse told him.
"Don't mention it," he replied.
He was heading out to go home when he thought Alwyn might still be on the floor so he made a pass through neurology before catching the train.
He started in the common room, then went from room to room to the kids that couldn't get out of bed.
"We appreciate you doing this, John," the head nurse told him.
"Don't mention it," he replied.
He was heading out to go home when he thought Alwyn might still be on the floor so he made a pass through neurology before catching the train.
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Date: 2022-04-28 09:02 pm (UTC)"Perhaps," Alwyn agreed with a smile, giving John's hand a tight squeeze.
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Date: 2022-04-28 09:10 pm (UTC)It wasn't long before their stop and John kept hold of his hand all the way to the top.
But then he let go and reached for a cigarette for the walk home.
""What sort of shore?" John asked. "Do you have somewhere you like?"
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Date: 2022-04-28 09:14 pm (UTC)"Not really. I've only been to the beach a few times, and that was with my family. It's not something I do on my own," Alwyn admitted.
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Date: 2022-04-28 09:25 pm (UTC)"What about Blackpool? The beaches there are nice," he suggested.
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Date: 2022-04-29 01:20 am (UTC)"I've never been, but that could be fun, I think," Alwyn smiled.
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Date: 2022-04-29 02:17 am (UTC)"There's loads to do. Tourist town, you know. This time of year the beaches won't be too crowded yet..." he rambled as they walked on.
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Date: 2022-04-29 02:43 am (UTC)"Have you been?" Alwyn asked as they neared home.
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Date: 2022-04-29 09:37 am (UTC)"A few times, yeah. One time me and the lads got a car and drove up from Merseyside. Had a great time."
He closed the gate behind them and led Alwyn downstairs. On the table was a small cage which he immediately put the bunny into where it went directly for water.
"Do you gamble?" he asked. "Lots of places for that."
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Date: 2022-04-29 08:20 pm (UTC)"I never have before, actually," Alwyn admitted, wandering over to the cage and petting the little creature through the bars.
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Date: 2022-04-29 09:03 pm (UTC)"It's fun," he replied, pulling off his shirt on the way to the loo.
"I'll teach you cards before we go. I think you'll like it," he called from the other room.
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Date: 2022-04-30 01:25 am (UTC)"I can play rummy," Alwyn said absently, watching the rabbit a while longer, then wandering off to change into his pajamas.
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Date: 2022-04-30 02:57 am (UTC)"I'll teach you a few others," he promised, walking back out just in his pants.
"Have you ever played 3 card Monty?" John asked.
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Date: 2022-04-30 02:41 pm (UTC)"I don't know what that is," Alwyn said, sitting on the bed in his pyjamas as he flicked through his phone.
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Date: 2022-04-30 04:48 pm (UTC)"Really? I'll show you in the morning," he promised, turning the bed down and flopping on it.
"I've made enough to eat playing it," he grinned. He made money conning people out of their money, he meant.
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Date: 2022-04-30 07:34 pm (UTC)Alwyn rolled closer, settling in against him.
"I just hope no one tries to call me in early tomorrow."
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Date: 2022-04-30 08:19 pm (UTC)"Turn your phone off. Fuck 'em," he replied, only kind of joking.
"Stay in bed with me."
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Date: 2022-04-30 11:06 pm (UTC)"If they need me, they need me," Alwyn replied, though he did slip an arm around John's middle to hold on.
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Date: 2022-05-01 08:52 pm (UTC)"I know," he replied softly as he gathered him up.
"It's nice to thing about, though. Just...fuck it."
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Date: 2022-05-01 11:32 pm (UTC)"Go to sleep," Alwyn smiled, kissing John's cheek.
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Date: 2022-05-02 12:11 am (UTC)John settled in and peppered him with little kisses for a minute before settling in close and closing his eyes.
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Date: 2022-05-02 01:04 am (UTC)Alwyn wanted to sleep in, but habit wouldn't allow it. As a result he was up at six sharp, laying beside John and just watching him.
It felt like a rare treat, having the time and access to just watch the other man, to enjoy him like this. This moment, to him, was precious. Something to treasure. His hand lingered on John's hip, holding on lightly.
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Date: 2022-05-02 03:29 am (UTC)John slept like the dead, until he didn't. Until he simply opened his eyes to find Alwyn awake.
"Good morning," he said drowsily.
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Date: 2022-05-02 06:37 pm (UTC)"Sorry, I didn't intend to wake you," Alwyn said softly.
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Date: 2022-05-02 10:24 pm (UTC)"You didn't," he promised, moving in for a soft kiss.
"It's just time to wake up."
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Date: 2022-05-03 01:40 am (UTC)Alwyn returned the kiss and dared to settle in closer.
"I like this, waking up with you," he said softly.
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