Lams and Mullette One Shots

Mud - Lams/Angst

|John and Alex get into a fight in their tent, and Alex raises his voice, causing John to chase him around camp...|

     Alex stood in front of the cot, looking down at John who was sitting on the cot. It was almost 8 PM and due to it being winter, it was already fairly dark. The two new lovers have been arguing for about 10 minutes now, just bickering back and forth, neither letting go.

     Alex crossed his arms, "All I'm saying is I have tons of work to finish and it doesn't help when you scold me constantly about going to bed!"

     John glared up at Alex and sighed, "It's not good for you to stay up all night and work. You need a break, Alexander."

     Alex shook his head and rolled his eyes, "I'll do as I please, just as you do. For once in your life let me do what I want."

     "I always let you do what you want!" John argued, "I just feel the need to step in when you're not being healthy!"

     "I don't need your help! You don't always need to tell me what's right and what's wrong!"

     "Maybe learn how to care for your health, then we'll talk."

     "You're unbelievable!" Alex threw his hands up and raised his voice high, "Stop nagging me and acting as if you're in charge! You're not! You're selfish and arrogant!"

     Alex stopped immediately once John stood and gave him a glare that said you-better-run. It's not that Alex had said something wrong, which in this case he did, but he knew it was mainly because he raised his voice. John didn't care about arguing, well he did, but he cared more about how aggressive it got. If Alex was going to raise his voice, then John would have to match that pace and make this more aggressive.

     Even before their relationship, Alex knew both men were hotheads. They were reckless and impulsive, but right now John was acting on it. Alex darted out of the tent, John only a few feet behind him. They ran and chased through the camp, earning weird looks and a few yells or cheers from other soldiers.

     Soon, a group of men walked across the path and blocked Alex, forcing him to slow down and try to go around, but by time they passed, John had tackled Alex to the ground. There was a splash of cold mud below them, Alex getting it all over his face, back and hair. He struggled under John's grip, trying to push him off.

     "Alex!" John said as he tried to steady the redhead below him, "Alex, stop! Stop it!"

     Eventually, Alex stopped struggling and looked up to the handsome man above him. John stood and grabbed Alex's arms, yanking him up. John looked at all of the mud on Alex and sighed, not knowing there was a mud puddle where he tackled Alex.

     "Come on," John said softly, pulling Alex's arm along. Alex slowly followed and looked to the ground, avoiding the eyes of the men watching them. John led them back to the tent and allowed Alex in first, telling him not to sit on the cot until he's clean. He didn't wish to make a fool of his lover in front of the other men, so he would talk to him in the tent instead.

     John stood in front of Alex, who was still looking down, and put his hands on his hips. He tried to meet Alex's gaze, but the slightly taller man wouldn't move his head. John sighed and just left it alone as he talked softly, "I'm sorry, but I wish you wouldn't raise your voice. That was an over reaction, but just don't do it again, please?"

     Alex nodded guiltily before John smiled and kissed Alex's forehead a few times, smearing other kisses all over his face after. Alex smiled and attempted to back up, but not going anywhere without John following and pressing more kisses to his handsome face. John cupped his cheeks to keep his head in place while Alex struggled.

     Soon, John stopped, ending it with a small kiss on the lips and a little giggle. He rested his forehead on Alex's and closed his eyes, Alex doing the same. He felt the redheads hands slip onto his waist and lay there as they stayed in a content silence.

     "Will you please not work so late?" John asked quietly, not wanting to bring this up again, but knowing they would have to.

     Alex stayed silent for a few seconds before nodding, "I suppose only for you."

     John smiled and gave Alex another small kiss on the lips, "Thank you," he said softly. Then he pulled away and told Alex to take off his dirty clothes and put on clean ones. He would go down to the lake tomorrow while Alex was with Washington and wash his clothes, as it was his fault Alex even ended up in the mud.

     After a few minutes, they were both on the cot, cuddling close as to keep warm in this cold winter breeze. Alex was lying on top of John with his arms around his waist and his head lying comfortably on John's chest. John kissed Alex's curly hair before leaning back and admiring the redhead on him. He sighed contently and twirled a strand of Alex's curly hair.

     Perhaps neither were perfect lovers, but in the end, they made up and forgave. If this was the man Alex would have to live his life with, then he would take it, even if it meant getting muddy. Same with John; if he had to deal with a man who would raise his voice, then he would stand up for himself and make up later. Maybe this isn't a perfect life, but it's still pretty good.

The end.