The Rickbond tales

Scotch mist (Fluff)

On a Friday night, Ben and Larry decided to go out together. Their friend, Simon, was throwing a birthday party and they decided to come.
As they arrived at the party, Larry couldn't help, but notice a guy staring at Ben all the damn time. He tried to brush it off as he saw that Ben's not paying attention to the guy at all. He knew Ben is an attractive guy and he catches the glances of most people as soon as he comes into the room.
But as Larry was talking to Simon and Ben went to talk to their other friend, Mat, Larry noticed the guy approaching Ben.
Ben sat at a minibar in Simon's living room and the guy came to him. He sat next to him and said: "Hi, handsome."
The guy looked nice. He looked big and strong and he had piercing green eyes. He was dressed nice and his voice was low and seductive.
"Uh, oh. Hi." Ben said, taking a sip of his drink. The guy said: "I'm Sam."
Ben smiled and said: "Ben.", and reached out his hand to him to shake his.
Sam said: "Would you like to get to know me a little better?", and stroked Ben's thigh, softly. Ben pushed his hand away and said: "No, thank you. I'm actually getting married in a few months.", showing him an engagement ring.
Sam, however, didn't want to let go of this opportunity so easily. He moved his chair closer to Ben and said softly: "You know...relationship is not an illness. You can still have fun."
Larry watched it all and he didn't hear them, but saw the touches and smiles the guy sent towards Ben.
Ben cleared his throat and said: "Alright, mate. I don't know what you are trying to do here, but I'm taken. Happily. I would never cheat on him. Larry is the best thing that's ever happened to me. He knows he can trust me in this and I will never prove him otherwise."
Ben took a sip of his drink and got up, trying to find Larry.
As he approached Larry, Larry seemed distant and kinda angered. Ben said: "Babe?"
Larry looked at him and Ben said: "That guy over there, Sam. Would you believe him? He said having a partner is not an illness and that I should still be able to have fun."
"Hmm." Larry just said, turning back to Simon. Ben said: "Are you mad at me?"
"No. Carry on. There's a hot guy over there, too. He's got a girlfriend, but...that's not an illness, is it?"
Ben looked at Larry and said: "How many shots did you have?"
Simon said: "Just a few. Five or so." And smiled, offering Ben a glass of whiskey. Ben said: "Whiskey? You know what whiskey does to you, Laz.", raising his eyebrow.
Larry had a habit of being overly jealous every time he drank whiskey. He was terrible with this.
Ben said: "Babe, I didn't do anything. I told him off."
Larry just took another sip and said: "Whatever."
Then, Sam approached them. He placed his hand on Ben's chest, saying: "Hi, love. Is this it? Your 'boyfriend'?", mocking Larry.
Ben sighed and said: "Uh...fiancé, actually. Could you stop touching me, please?" "Oh, you liked it last night." Sam said with a smirk, causing Larry to storm out of the room.
Sam said: "Problem solved.", leaning in, trying to kiss Ben. Ben pushed him away and followed Larry outside.
"Larry! Larry, wait!" Ben shouted, following Larry. Larry turned to face him and said: "Last night?! What the fuck, Ben?!"
Ben sighed and said: "The guy is a jerk. I was with you last night, you dumbass!"
"I'm a dumbass?!" Larry said, his eyes burning with anger. "You know him! You called him by his name!"
"He just told me his fucking name, Larry! He's a bad guy. He hit on me and wanted to separate us. You have to believe me, Larry." Ben tried to defend himself.
Larry looked down and Ben said: "I love you and only you, Larry. More than anything. I told him that. I told him I would never cheat on you. Never."
Larry looked in Ben's eyes and Ben said: "Let's go back. Stop this nonsense. You are the only one for me, Larry."
Larry said: "I...I'm sorry, I just..." Larry took a deep breath and tears filled his eyes. He continued: "I know I'm to the hottest. Or the most handsome. Not even a good-looking guy. It bothers me. From the beginning, I wonder how you can even put up with me."
Ben smiled and gently cupped Larry's face, pulling him in for a kiss. As they pulled away, he embraced Larry and said: "Baby, I love you. You are hot, handsome and all the things you think you're not. Just because you don't see it, doesn't mean you aren't. I love you for who you are and I would never change you for anyone."
"Not even David Beckham?" Larry said, softly and Ben giggled, saying: "Not even Beckham. You're much hotter than him."
"Liar." Larry said, laying his head down on Ben's chest. Ben said: "You ARE! For me you are. I love you, idiot."
"I love you more." Larry said and Ben kissed his forehead. He said: "Do you wanna go back and tell the guy?"
"Sam?" Larry asked and Ben said: "Yeah. I'll let you explain it to him."
"Okay." Larry said and kissed Ben's lips.

They walked inside hand in hand and it didn't take long, until Sam approached them again.
Sam said: "So, are you single now, Ben?"
"Does it look like I am? I told you to leave me alone, didn't I?"
Sam smiled and placed a hand on Ben's chest, stroking it. He said: "Oh, but you love the attention, don't you?"
"Do not touch me." Ben warned, Larry's eyes dark with anger.
Sam smiled and got even closer to Ben, who was visibly uncomfortable.
Larry stepped in, pushing Sam away with force.
As Sam stumbled back from Larry's forceful shove, Ben stepped in front of Larry, protecting him from any further confrontation. Sam looked bewildered, caught off guard by the sudden turn of events.
"He told you to back off, asshole. Ben is mine, and I won't let anyone come between us," Larry said, his voice filled with anger and determination.
Ben stood silently beside Larry, his eyes fixed on Sam with a steeIly gaze. "We're done here." Ben said firmly.
Sam nodded, realizing he had made a mistake by trying to interfere in Larry and Ben's relationship. He turned and walked away, defeated and ashamed.
Larry pulled Ben into a tight embrace, relieved that they had confronted the problem together and come out stronger as a couple. "I love you, Ben. And I'm sorry" Larry whispered, his voice filled with emotion.
"I love you too, Larry." Ben said, smiling softly and kissed Larry's lips. They stood there in each other's arms, knowing that nothing and no one could come between them. Their love was strong, unbreakable, and they were ready to face whatever challenges came their way, together.