The factory (Private)

[ZX-MetalMonster]

Bram considered answering the other male's question outright but then thought how it might be better to first try figuring this out for himself, or at least more fun. Rather than reveal what he was thinking of he tried out the first sweet nickname that came to mind. This wouldn't help him determine if it was right to call himself and the other man friends, lovers or something different but he could at least find a pet name for him.

-"Alright darling, let's go inside..." He said softly and held the other man by the hand as he walked back into the house.

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"Darling..?" Timothy questioned with a light blush but he didn't discourage it. He..called me darling? It made him feel giddy..made him feel special? He let the other tKe his hand, following the other inside. If he is calling me darling..shouldn't I say something back? Oh dear what if it wasn't a nice one? "Okay..honey" He blushed a bit darker, looking up at Bram, seeing if the other would react at all.

[ZX-MetalMonster]

Hearing the other man answer him sounding unsure Bram first looked over his shoulder to see if he was making fun of his attempt to be sweet but soon learned that wasn't the case. A smile grew on his lips realizing that the younger male was blushing from his words.

-"So... would you like it more if we settle down on the couch or the bed?" Bram offered his comrade a choice, still holding his hand though there was no reason for it other than simply enjoying the texture and warmth of his skin.

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"The bed is fine..If we fall asleep and stuff.." Timothy said with a shy smile, holding Brams hand gently still in his own. Maybe they can continue to talk or something else until they fall asleep. He started to walk toward the others room, not letting go f the others hand. That was nice..calling each other cute nicknames. He couldn't help but smile to himself.

[ZX-MetalMonster]

Bram followed a step behind the other man but once in the bed room walked past him and placed himself on his back on the bed. A small sigh sounded from him as he relaxed and closed his eyes for a brief moment.

-"Tell me something about your self... something other people don't know." He requested while he called for the younger man to come beside him with a slight gesture of his hand. He knew he was asking for something that was not easy to either think of or reveal to another person, still he wanted to be know a part of his friend that no one else did.

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"Something no one else knows?" Timothy asked as he started walking toward Beam. He made himself comfortable as he tried to think about something no one else knew. What did no one else know about him? "One thing is..I am afraid of thunderstorms" He said quietly, afraid just thinking about it. "They terrify me completely..I hate the noise and i just feel so..terrified" He looked up at Bram. "I try to pretend I'm okay in front of people but I just want to cry and hide away somewhere.." He bit his lip in embarrassment.

[ZX-MetalMonster]

Bram shifted so he was left lying on his side and could properly observe the younger male as he spoke to him. He took his hand again and stroked it gently with his thumb before interwinding their fingers.

-"Love... you don't have to endure that just to hide that you're afraid." Bram spoke quietly and this time the word he used to address the other man came naturally without him carefully inserting it into the sentence. "If it frightens you that much just do whatever makes you feel better."

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"But I would cry..and I'd curl up in the corner. I can't exactly do that in public. I hate being out when there's a storm" Timothy said as he leaned against Bram. "I don't know how to feel comfortable in public with storms..If it's even possible" He spoke quietly, feeling soothed by the others gently strokes and hand holding. "It's weird to actually tel someone but nice.." He said softly with a shy smile.

[ZX-MetalMonster]

Bram smiled softly to reassure the younger male there was no reason for this conversation to feel odd because fears were at least one thing he knew well.

-"I agree you cant get down on the floor and cry... but maybe move so you're alone... or just distance yourself from others and breathe deeply... or perhaps its better to ask for help from whoever you trust of the people you're with..." He suggested a number of things he could think of in a moment. "It's fortunate at least that there aren't many storms here."

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"That might help.." Timothy said quietly, not intending on leaving his spot on the others side. "I am also glad we don't get too many storms..And I would have someone to think about that might help get me through storms. That might help a little too..." Timothy spoke up quietly, nuzzling into the others side. "Well..What about you? I haven't asked you much..do you have any fears?" He wondered about Bram..he seemed so fearless..

[ZX-MetalMonster]

Bram laughed quietly though the question was logical with how the other man had just revealed his greatest fear to him.

-"Of course I am... Mostly of loosing more people... sometimes it makes me nervous when I'm alone for a long time and it begins to feel like no ones left..." He explained and this time he was the one who drifted closer to the other man. "It's not that bad though... it only makes me a bit paranoid, nothing else." Bram added with a faint smirk.

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"Oh.." Timothy said in a sad tone, holding the other in a tight hug. "Well now you got me and I'll try to help whenever I can. I don't want you to feel lonely when I'm around" He smiled softly, wanting to help the other as much as the other was helping him. He wanted to see Bram happy and to see him always smiling.

[ZX-MetalMonster]

Bram smiled softly and held the younger man, glad to be reminded again that he cared for him. "Don't worry, I never feel lonely when I'm with you." He assured his friend and pressed a kiss to his forehead but them laughed softly against his skin. "I'll die of worry the next time you have to head out though..." Bram admitted, knowing that the other man would be back on the battlefield sooner or later, the only thing he could hope for was that he would go with him. "You mentioned you weren't in the military before coming here... how did you end up in a tank?" He asked curiously, not wanting the conversation to stay so gloomy.

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"I'm going to worry about you too.." Timothy spoke softly and placing a kiss on Brams cheek. He hoped he might be with him on the next mission. "I came right from home pretty much. I had an interest in tanks growing up and wanted to help protect the country for my mom" He said with a small smile. "She was so worried about me but she said she was so proud of her little soldier" He said with a bigger smile.

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Bram wondered if the other man was aware of how adorable he was, especially when he smiled so happily. "That's a good reason to fight... I just want to shoot a giant gun at things." He explained with a small smirk however he wasn't being completely honest and had more reasonable reasons for being a soldier himself. "... Ask me another question..." Bram offered, enjoying their conversation more than he'd expected.

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Timothy laughed at his reason for joining the war, even if it seemed silly. It was Bram so he could care less what his reason for participating in the war was. "Another question? Well...I suppose..." He was trying to think of a question. "What is it that you like about me exactly?" He asked innocently, not sure why Bram took interest in him in that way. "Or when even...?"

[ZX-MetalMonster]

Bram smile and spoke without having to consider his answer. "I like a lot of things but first off all how determined you can be... and because of how much fun I have with you, and I don't mean that only in the sexual sense." He clarified with a small smirk and his next question was the most logical one. "What about you... what do you like about me?" Bram asked though he wasn't insecure and could see many reasons why they were both attracted to each other and could work as a couple.

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Timothy smiled happily with a soft blush when Bram had said all of the things that he had liked about him. "What do i like about you?' He asked with a soft smile. "Well..I like your smile..Your sense of humor..The way you make me feel so happy..I guess the sexual stuff is okay too but I like you for being you" He said with a bad blush and a shy smile. How he managed to do that without stuttering he had no idea.

[ZX-MetalMonster]

Bram smiled at his friends blush and pressed their foreheads together gently. "It's silly to say this so soon... but I mean it..." He spoke softly, nearly in a whisper. "I love you." He dared to say, confident in his feelings for the younger man.

Bram couldn't be serious for too long though, and perhaps because he'd just taken a risk in admitting how strongly he felt for the other male he began to joke again. "I'm disappointed though... I was sure the sex was more than just okay."

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"Youre going to kill me here with how red my face gets" Timothy said with a face that easily went a bright shade of red. He was left a bit stunned for a moment, adding a faint "love...you..too"...Oh and the sex is really i great! Its amazing!, I just..I..I am a mess aren't I?" He mumbled, burying his face in his hands.

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Bram laughed out loud but pulled the younger man against his chest, giving him the option to hide in his embrace. "A bit of a mess... I should give you a minute to calm down, shouldn't I?" He considered and placed a kiss in the other man's hair. As he'd said, he staid silent though he could have made more comments that would make the younger man blush.

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Timothy buried his face into the others chest, happy to hide a very embarrassing blush. "Surprised you aren't say anything and actually staying quiet" He mumbled into the others chest. He half expected another teasing remark from Bram in that moment. When he felt like he calmed down a bit, he moved his face from Brams chest. Timothy hoped at least for now his face was less red.

[ZX-MetalMonster]

Bram meant to give his comrade a break from all of his witty comments but he took it as an invitation to continue when the other man commented on his silence. "I'm doing you a favor... from how red you were for a moment I was sure you would overheat and combust." He joked and laughed softly, having compared the younger male to one of the machines they took into battle.

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"It's not my fault you make me so embarrassed to the point of breaking" Timothy stuck out his tongue and playfully shoved Bram in the chest. "It's not like I get told these things every day so I don't think I'm getting over it anytime soon" His face turning a light pink again. "What am I going to do with you?" He laughed quietly..

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Bram shook his head lightly but still smiled softly while pretending to be offended. "I'm so sweet to you but you say I'm embarrassing." He commented, twisting the younger males words in order to joke again. "Don't worry, I'll tell you so many provocative things every day that you'll get use to hearing those sorts of things from me in no time." Bram smirked and hoped the other man understood he was somewhat serious about this because there was no chance he would stop teasing him an speaking to him in inappropriate ways.