New World [Gay Chandler Riggs/1D fusion fanfic]

Chapter 27

Cole's POV

Neuhart and I sat in the security booth, Neuhart was intently studying the small tv's that were showing surveillance footage off of various cameras; most of the cameras were showing the outside of the airport and only three screens showed footage from inside the inhabited area of the airport. Earlier we watched Chandler leave the airport and when he was returning Neuhart allowed me to take a break.

"Ana's returned" Neuhart said, looking at one of the small screens that showed four vehicles pulling up to one of the back entrances. Neuhart pressed a button and the gate they were pulling too slowly opened. "Come" he said before walking out of the booth.

We walked in silence towards the four vehicles, most of the time spent with Neuhart was filled with silence. It's not that he was unfriendly it just that he was very serious about his job and wanted distractions at an absolute minimum.

Ana stepped out of the first vehicle and smiled at me "Oh good you're here cause, I'm starving." She turned back to her squad and adopted a more formal voice "Alright you idiots, everyone get in single file; as I told you earlier we're adopting a new security policy". Ana's soldiers did as told. The soldiers lined up and marched passed the girls, some gave the girl's friendly pats on the head but most just ignored them. At the last soldier however, the girls whined and took a step back.

Everyone turned to stare at him and he shifted from foot to foot. "Something you want to tell us, Rodriguez?" Ana asked. The guy reached into his pocked and pulled out what seemed to be a tooth "I've been collected trophies". Ana extended her hand and the guy placed the tooth in his palm. "Cole" Ana said and I nodded before walking in a circle around the guy, which made the girls follow me, but they didn't react again. Ana gave the guy the tooth back "Say something next time. All of you are dismissed, let's go grab some dinner Cole". As we left, soldiers started unloading bags from the truck that cans food and water and other supplies inside. There were three bags of supplies, two were given to Neuhart who walked back toward the building while the soldiers seem to be splitting up the contents of the third bag.

After I had dinner with Ana I snuck over to Jordan's where he was waiting for me, alone "Hey, are you still sure you want to do this?" he asked as I approached him. I nodded "I have no other ideas and it's not like I can go to the store and get him a gift. I can't really go outside and look for something either, I wouldn't survive two minutes by myself."

Jordan chuckled "Don't sell yourself short Cole, but anyway, here" he said before he handed me a pair of basketball shorts "These are Eric's but he's never worn them, he prefers pants for some reason". "Jordan umm...these shorts are way to small, I'd be surprised if they went down to my mid-thigh" I said, looking the pair of small shorts.

"Half the charm of exotic dancing are the clothing" he said as he turned his back me "Try them on". I did and I was right, the shorts didn't even go to my mid thigh, Jordan turned and nodded "Nice thing about basketball shorts is that they hug ass very nicely; ok so, first you gotta learn how to twerk, which is that dance I was telling you about". Jordan did a half squat and started shaking his butt; I was really impressed I've never really noticed Jordan's butt before but wow he knows how to move it.

Jordan chuckled as he saw me staring "That's a good compliment: when a gay guy stares as your ass; anyway Cole now you try". "I...I think I might hurt myself" I said, half truthful and half joking. "May I touch you?" Jordan said, taking a step forward; when I nodded he placed his hands on my hips but was a respectful distance away from me. Jordan moved my hips in a circle and said "Just try to do this for starters". "Is this what you do with Katelyn?" I said over my shoulder which caused Jordan to break out laughing and let go of my hips "Not for a while" he joked back.

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After about half an hour later we were taking a break since my hips started to get sore, I thought this would be easy. "So I was thinking Cole...you keep bringing up the fact that you're unable to get Chandler an actual birthday present which is why you want to dance for him" Jordan said thoughtfully "Are you sure that you can't just get him something inside here?" "Nothing that's special enough for his birthday, I looked earlier" I said.

"What if I went with you, as back up? I'm not as good as Aurora or Chandler but I've fought those things before" Jordan said, looking at his spear in the corner. "Really? Why?" I asked as I rubbed Fenris's belly. "Because Chandler is really upset with me and this might put him and I on a path towards friendship, or maybe not even friendship, I'd be fine with tolerance; whenever Chandler and I make eye contact I can feel his hate like heat". "I can talk to him for you Jordan, but if it helps Chandler doesn't hate you" I said "And thanks for the offer".

"No I'm serious Cole; let's go tomorrow, early, find him a present or two and be back by lunch" Jordan said. "...Seriously? Jordan we both know how dangerous it is" I said. Jordan nodded "True, but I overheard that Ana and her team does sweep and retrieve missions around here so as long as we stay close we shouldn't run into anything bad". "Well if you're sure, I'd be really grateful" I finally said.

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I felt something poking me in the foot early the next morning and looking up I saw Jordan carrying a backpack and his spear in the early morning light; he was actually poking me with the blunt end of his spear. I carefully wiggled out of Chandler's arms and the sleeping bag since he and my sister were both still asleep; leaving a note that I wrote the night before beside him, I walked out of the store with my sword, shoes and bag.

As I tied my shoes on the steps leading down to the first floor of the airport Jordan and I looked over our shoulders as we heard a voice "Hey guys, going somewhere? Like the museum where you stole that sword and spear from?" It was Aapeli.

"Yeah just going for a bit of shopping, where are you going?" I asked since he was dressed in what looked like a running outfit. "I always go for morning runs downstairs, got to stay in shape now more than ever" Aapeli said "I was just about to leave". "Without a weapon?" Jordan asked. "If you're quick enough you don't need a weapon, plus these guys" Aapeli said as he pointed to a nearby soldier "keep the lower level of this terminal clean...what are you guys going shopping for? You realize that the store is over there but doesn't open until 7am".

"It's Chandler's birthday soon" I said, standing up since my shoes were finally tied. "I'm going with you" Aapeli said, he said before he started to jog away. "Wait what?" I said but he already left. Jordan looked at me and I shrugged, we didn't have to wait long; Aapeli came back in some normal clothes and a short hunting knife "Ok I'm ready".

"Aapeli, why do you want to come with us? Not that I don't appreciate it but..." I asked. "Chandler kicked my ass for trying to help you, if he finds out that I let his boyfriend leave here and didn't offer to help, he might actually decide to murder me" Aapeli laughed. Jordan and I looked at each, confused, as Aapeli started walking down stairs; I shrugged and followed him and I heard Jordan follow soon after.