.intertwined. ||| [ novahd ]

.six.

Running his fingers through the Aleks' soft hair was something he had only been able to day dream about until now. During the group's meetings or skits, James would find himself imagining what it would be like to stroke the younger Russian's locks. To be able to do so freely without reproach.

James sighed in content reaching over Aleks' body, who was laying in his arms, to turn off the tv. The third movie in a row having been long forgotten, even after Aleks and Anya's persistent pleas.

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"But Papaaaaa!"Anya pouted from her place in between James and Aleks on the couch. James, with an arm around the back of the couch behind the other two, was clearly not fazed by her pouting, said sternly, "Anya I don't want to mess up your sleeping schedule."

Anya, realizing James was a lost cause, turned her pout to Aleks while widening her eyes like saucers."Daddy can we pweeeeese watch nutter moovie?" Aleks smiled at Anya's antics and willingly wrapped around her finger.

"James why not? Its just one more." Aleks ventured giving James a sheepish smile.

James was around Anya all the time use to her tricks but Aleks was a different story. Sure he's known Aleks for a long time but he definitely wasn't accustom to such bashful smile being directed towards him. The smile literally almost made him drop the remote control as he was swayed by those warm, chestnut eyes. They seemed to call out to him in ways he honestly didn't fully understand.

"Ok!Ok! Aleksandr just stop with the look," James grumbled snapping his attention to the screen in order to shake away his feelings.

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"She's asleep" Aleks whispered scooting closer as he checked Anya's face, who was draped across both them with her head on James's legs and her own legs on top of Aleks'. James nodded and motioned towards the screen,"Yea and she has been for awhile but you just couldn't get enough of these dancing princesses around could you?"

"Ha! As if James. I happen to know better looking people." Aleks said brushing off James' taut as he slowly moved their own sleeping beauty into his arms. Standing up he walked towards Anya's room to put her to sleep. James blinked trying to process his comment before following.

James opened the door for Aleks as they entered the messy child's bedroom. A chaotic mix of toys, clothes, and random objects littered the floor causing Aleks to cautiously navigate himself to Anya's bed. Once across the dangerous sea of Anya's floor he slipped her in between her sheets. James just stood by the door for one not wanting to step on a lego but also to admire Alek's paternal actions. Aleks liked to laugh off the idea of actually being a father to Anya but James knew they had a genuine connection that could be rightly labeled as parental.

After kissing her forehead Aleks made his way out of the room chastising,"Now look whose staring? And what's with her room?" James frowned and suggested,"Aleks lets go back to the couch. I have to tell you something important." Aleks scrunched his eyebrows in concern,"Ok dude sure."

They sat on the couch and James fiddled with his hands before he began,"Aleks you know my back hasn't ever been the best right?" Aleks nodded silent and openly listening to what James had to say not interrupting. James pursued his lips," It's really bad Aleks. I cant seem to do things that I use to. I cant lift. I cant crouch. The pain gets so excruciating that it takes everything in me to get up and make Anya breakfast and look happy for her sake."

James ran a hand down his face letting out a breath,"I never planned for this. Sometimes I get home and I cant even play with her or care for her like I want too. All I can do is take pain meds and lie in bed praying for the pain to pass."

Aleks took in the information and felt awful for James knowing he was one to wait till something built up until dealing with it. Aleks reached out placing a hand on his knee,"What needs to happen to make this better?" James looked up at Aleks at the touch and admitted," They have a series of surgeries and nothing is guaranteed. Also I would be out of commission for a while after each."

Aleks squeezed James knee in an effort to reassure him before stating firmly," Then its agreed I'll stay here for as long as you need." James shook his head immediately,"I cant ask you to do that Aleks. Thats too much having to deal with the both of us like that."

Aleks reached out with his hand to press it against James' farther cheek to still his head and leaned closer saying," You weren't asking I was telling you I would do it. James I want to help you not because I feel obligated but because I care a lot for both of you."

James narrowed his eyes slightly still not convinced it was a good idea. Aleks added,"You know I also had something to tell you." James gave him a questioning look. He was curious as to what the other had to tell but also as to why Aleks' hand was still pressed against his face, not that he was complaining.

Aleks bit his lip before closing the space between them catching James' lips in a tentative kiss. James froze, his mind reeling in shock. Aleks actually had feelings for him? Feeling James freeze, Aleks made a move to pull away however James' brought an arm around his waist to pull him back and the other arm went behind his head to press their lips into an invigorating kiss. Aleks let out a small noise of surprise bring a hand to James' chest before giving into James' passionate response.

Breaking apart James smirked,"Did you think you could get away with something that like?" Aleks blushed at the tease and smacked a hand against James chest before retorting,"Your the one who wouldn't move." James pulled him closer into an embrace, chuckling softly."Well I'm glad someone made the first move. It was about damn time Aleks."James whispered into his ear nuzzling in it.

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Hey yall ^.^ I've finally come back from the dark to finish this thing. Sorry for those who had to wait but I'm pumped and glad to be back. So yea love everyones supports for this fic that somehow pumps itself out of my head........

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