More Than Paralyzed { Ricky "Horror" Olson }

This Gallant Flirtation

I wake up still tangled in Ricky's arms, the movie menu playing for probably the hundredth time. I look up at Ricky, he looks so peaceful, content, and happy.  This turn of events that led him to me was probably the best thing that's happened to me in a while.
I wiggle my way out of his arms and he stirs but doesn't wake instead he cuddles closer to the blanket, instantly back to sleeping soundlessly.
I shower, change clothes, just yoga pants and a sweater, and begin making breakfast before waking up Lucian to eat. Lucian runs into the living room and jumps in Ricky who groans loudly and rolls onto his side.
"Holy fuck," Ricky says sitting up Lucian wrapped in his arms.
"Lucian James!" I scold trying not to laugh,"say your sorry,"
"Sowy Icky," Lucian says.
"It's alright little man," Ricky says,"is it really 8?" He's suddenly frantic.
"Yeah why?" I ask.
He scrambles to his feet setting Lucian down on the couch.
"We have a meeting today about the album in Philly, at ten and it's a two hour drive," he says,"I'm going to be so late, Chris is gonna be pissed,"
He starts to rush out the door but stops and comes back standing in front of me.
"I had fun yesterday, we should do it again," he smiles before kissing my cheek and rushing out the door yelling "I'll call you later" over his shoulder as the door closes. I'm still staring at the spot in front of me where he stood before he kissed my cheek only now blushing a deep red. You would be too don't lie.
I shake my head and go back to breakfast.

Around three Ricky calls me while Lucian is laying down for a nap.
"So how late were you?" I ask slipping my coat on to go smoke while we talk.
"Forty-five minutes, I got stuck in traffic, and I didn't even go home first," he says,"and Chris has been picking on me about since I got here"
"Why?" I ask.
"Because before I came over we had movie night at Chris' house and I stayed the night so he knows what I left his house in yesterday," he says.
"Is the girl you stayed the night with?" I hear someone, probably Chris, say in the background.
"Yes but nothing happened," Ricky says.
"Am I on speaker?" I ask.
"Yeah, my hands are a little full," he says and there's a long pause and then someone just erupts into a laughing fit, before Ricky is able to continue" with my guitar, I was showing them what I've written so far,"
"Oh and you just randomly decided to call me?" I ask .
"Well Chris dialed but yeah," he says,"they wanted to know who The Crucible was,"
"Ah yes that's me Little old Salem," I say.
"Like Salem Oregon?" Someone different asks.
"Like the Salem With Trials," Ricky says,"her family is into creepy shit."
I laugh  and we continue talking for a while, Ricky  plays me part of a new song.
"So when do we get to meet Crucible?" I hear Chris ask.
"Um, soon?" Ricky says,"if it's okay with you Salem."
"Yeah it's fine, you guys can stop by on your way back if you want," I suggest.
"Sounds like a plan," Chris says.
"Well hey I gotta go, I'll text you later Salem," Ricky says before hanging up quickly, I think he's not too fond of the idea of his band meeting me, not a hundred percent sure but I think.
I walk back inside and sit in the couch waiting for Lucian to wake up so we can go to the store.

It's now seven thirty in the evening, Lucian and I have eaten dinner and now we're watching stupid Christmas movies on TV waiting for Lucian to fall asleep so I can set the presents out for him to find in the morning. It is Christmas Eve after all, someone knocks on the door and I get up to answer the door as my phone rings.
I get the door, they can call back, I pull open the door and I'm met with six dudes dressed in all or mostly black. Ricky smiles at me.
"Where's little man?" He asks.
"On the couch," I say.
"Do we really need to introduce ourselves, you guys did meet at our concert after all," Balz says.
"No I think you're all good Balz," I smile,"but I'm Salem Manson no relation to Charles or Marilyn, but come in make yourselves at home." I step out of the way and let them in, Ricky's the last one through the door though he was in front.
"Sorry about this morning it's habit, I haven't quite shaken yet, don't let them pick on you, about us being friends, they can be assholes like that"Ricky says.
"You don't have to look out for me Ricky I'll be okay," I smile and he returns it .
" I gotta look out for my new best friend," he says as we walk into  the living room Lucian is sitting in Balz' lap playing with his tunnels.
"He's so fascinated by them," Balz says.
"He's gonna get them when he's older," Chris says.
"probably," I laugh.
"Icky!" Lucian yells when he see Ricky finally and runs over to him and Ricky picks him up.
"Hey Little Monster, were you good for momma?" Ricky ask him holding him in the air until Lucian laughs and nods before he sets him down again.
"Someone is attached," Devin says.
"He's a cool kid," Ricky shrugs.
"Better not fuck this up them Rick," Ryan says.
"Ouch," Vinny laughs.
"Come on Lucian it's bed time," I say and he pouts.
"Icky" Lucian says and reaches for him.
"I'll lay him down while you get better aquatinted with the band," Ricky says picking up my toddler and holding him on his hip like its a natural thing.
I nod and Ricky walks away with my son.
"So how long have you two been dating?" Vinny asks.
"I didn't think Ricky was going to ever date again," Devin says.
"Just don't hurt him the last girl really fucked him up," Ryan says.
"Woah give the girl time to speak," Chris says.
"We're not dating, we're just friends," I say," and if we were dating you wouldn't have to worry about him getting hurt"
"Good," Ryan says.
"Do you like him?" Vinny asks.
"Where's Little man's father?" Chris asks,"we were just assuming you're single"
"He left when he found out I was pregnant, he said being a father would ruin his life," I say," and then I got divorced"
"You were married!" Balz says.
"Yeah," I nod.
"How old are you?" Devin asks.
"27" I say.
"Awe you're a year younger than Ricky," Chris says,"almost too perfect, why are you single?"
"Guys leave her alone," Ricky says as he enters the room,"this is why you don't meet my friends outside the band"
"Just looking out for you," Ryan says.
"I'm older than most of you," Ricky says.
"We're the same age!" Balz says.
"And I'm thirty," Chris says.
"Shit boys, calm down" I laugh,"it's okay Ricky they're just curious"
"Curiosity killed the cat," Ricky mutters sitting down next to me.
We talk and we all get to know each other a little better before its time for them to go home, Ricky stays a little while longer to help me get all of Lucian's presents ready so he can pick one to open tomorrow morning.