Love the Way You Lie -- Mizell x Rhys

[Ephemerality]

"Let's just take this one nursery at a time," Rhys mumbled, already feeling overwhelmed. Raising a baby was one thing, but living with Mizell was another. They fought so much, he didn't even know how it would possibly work out.. And getting a house? He groaned quietly, "Let's just go and get it over with."

[istaya]

Alex smiled and stood letting go of Liams hand to pull Rhys up. "What theme do you like?"

[Ephemerality]

"Theme? I don't know. I've never thought about these things before," Rhys stated, biting his lip, "Alex, you're going to have to help me with this. I've never even thought about having kids before, much less decorating a room for them.."

[istaya]

Alex beamed then took his hand to drag him towards the shop. "Yea I love decorating. We can have a safari theme..."

[Ephemerality]

"Sure. That sounds.. great," Rhys muttered as Alex took his hand and led him. He could just see all of the lions and giraffes and elephants everywhere.. and the bewildered and likely skeptical look on Mizell's face. Still, he wasn't about to argue. He supposed it sounded cute enough, considering he was still finding it hard to even believe he was pregnant.

"It's weird to see Rhys not eager to shop for once," Liam remarked, "Usually, he's all over it."

"Yeah, well, unless the baby wants some leather platform shoes and latex pants," The white-haired boy replied, "I'll be a little out of my element."

[istaya]

Alex giggled then took Rhys into the shop then let him go. "I'll go find some things to buy." He headed towards the back of the shop, just looking until a giver came up to him.

"Your not pregnant are you cutie?" he asked with a smirk. "I do not even see a mate mark on you." The male was checking him out, he could not help it.

Alex looked to him curious, he did not think the other was flirting, just being nice. "No I am here for a friend, could you help me?" The boy grinned moving closer to help Alex. He was getting close to him as he flirted with Alex, who did not even realize the other was hitting on him, Alex was too innocent.

[Ephemerality]

Once they got to the store, Liam stayed behind with Rhys as Alex set off on his adventure to find things. Both the half breeds were rather lost in the isles of baby things, sharing more than a few odd looks as they tried to figure things out. Finally, they gave up entirely, stalking off to find Alex in the huge store. Liam was the first to spot the bearer as they passed an aisle, and came to such an abrupt halt that his brother nearly ran into him.

"The Hell is your problem?" Rhys grumped at him, before looking and seeing the stranger that was quite obviously all over Alex. Before he could even turn and taunt his brother, the black-haired daemon was already storming down the aisle.

"There you are," He said as he drew closer, slipping up behind Alex. His arms went out and pulled the boy back against his chest, and lips pressed an affectionate kiss against the bearer's head. Meanwhile, his gaze changed, red eyes glaring at the other giver. "Made a new friend?" He asked Alex, before pulling back, "Well? Aren't you going to introduce me? I am your boyfriend, after all." Liam's eyes narrowed at the man, "Wouldn't want there to be any misunderstandings."

[istaya]

Alex was surprised as he was pulled into Liams arms but he found he liked it. He leaned into him happy, "Yes my boyfriend. Um...this is Marcus, he was going to help me find stuff for Rhys." He turned to Liam happy, "But now he can help you too..." He gently pulled out of his arms and took his hand, "We need a crib...and a basenet...but maybe we should just decorate till we know if its a bearer or giver."

[Ephemerality]

"Marcus? It's a pleasure," Liam 'greeted' the other giver, making no attempt to hide the possessive hostility in his words, "How kind of him to offer to help you, though I think we've got it from here." Liam's hand wrapped securely around Alex's, "You've already got one giver around to carry the heavy things and reach the top shelves. No use in wasting our friend's time."

[istaya]

Alex looked from Liam to Marcus, finally seeing that jealousy and flushing. "Oh...your angry...why?" Marcus seemed to just disappear, frightened of Liam, and not wanting to get hurt because he had flirted with Alex. Alex looked up to Liam then bit his lip worried, "Marcus was just being nice, most givers like to help me out, I don't know why..."

[Ephemerality]

Liam smirked to himself as Marcus fled, obviously not wanting to tread on another giver's territory when said giver was hellbent on protecting what was his. But when Alex finally noticed the anger and questioned him, he couldn't help but quirk an eyebrow at the boy. "You really don't know why they like to help you?" He asked, reaching out to gently pull the boy closer to him. "It's because you're gorgeous, and they want you for themselves." With a soft sigh, he pressed a chaste kiss against the boy's temple as his grasp loosened. "Be careful. Don't let someone like that take advantage of how innocent you are."

"Says the most suspect giver of all of them," Rhys muttered as he strolled closer, "Anyway, lovebirds, we've got a nursery or two to fill with sickeningly cute, overpriced baby things. Let's hurry and get it over with."

[istaya]

Alex tilted his head curious, "They do?" he asked softly confused. "Thats why? I am not that innocent that I wouldn't notice...and I'm not as beautiful as you state..." He looked towards Marcus and took a few steps to where he fled. "I'm gonna ask him..."

[Ephemerality]

Liam sighed as the boy went off to confirm, starting to walk off after him. However, Rhys reached out to take his brother's arm, stopping him.

"I want to see what the guy says," The white-haired halfbreed stated, earning a soft glare from Liam.

"Fine," He huffed, "Not like he'll come out and say he was helping him out just to get in his pants. And if he does, I might just have to murder him."

[istaya]

Alex moved closer to him curious, "Marcus?" he asked softly. "I wanted to know why you wanted to help me...my boyfriends tells me its cause...um...you um...think I'm pretty and want me."

Marcus flushed, "Well you um looked like you needed help...and...well he is right that you are...um...your nice...um...looking..." He looked to Liam scared it was a trick, "But you...your his...not mine...won't be mine..."

Alex pouted, "I'm not an object no one owns me..."

[Ephemerality]

Both brothers watched intently as Marcus and Alex talked, and the older of the two was actually surprised to hear the other giver truthfully answer the question. Rhys even let out a soft, amused scoff. But the tinge of possessiveness kicked in, sending the half-daemon stalking off down the aisle and coming up behind Alex, wrapping arms around his waist and pulling him back against his chest.

"No. No one owns you. I wouldn't dream of it," He whispered to the boy's ear, eyes coming up to give Marcus a glare as he continued, "But I can't stand it, to have other givers so close to you, knowing that want you just as badly as I do."