The factory (Private)

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Timothy figured he might as well give the drinks here a shot? Were they strong? Were they sweet? Well there was only one way to find out how good the drinks were and that was to order one for himself. Skimming over the menu, he tried to look for anything that looked appealing. If he drank too much, he would be far too drunk to do anything later tonight.

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Being as patient as ever Bram leaned back in his seat and waited for the other man to order. He enjoyed simply being where he was and having a relatively comfortable chair to sit on after a long while spent away from home. He studied the face of his new friend, his features and overall appearance and came to the quick conclusion that the man was rather attractive. The thought brought a small smirk to his lips though he reminded himself not to comment on this observation he'd made because he believed it was likely to scare away the other male.

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Timothy finally ordered, deciding on what he wanted off the menu. After ordering, he looked up and noticed that Bram was smirking for some reason. Why was he smirking? He didn't have a weird stain or anything on him right? A smirk suited him, Bram seemed like the rough boy type and it all too suited a smirk. He didn't ask about it, wondering what to talk about. "So.." He said, unsure of how to start the conversation.

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Bram could see his friend was blank on what to say next but fortunately that was rarely an issue for him and he started to say random things in hopes of making the moment less awkward.

-"I think we might end up together the next time we head out, half of our tanks didn't return now so those will be excluded from the next run. Are you any good or should I expect I'll have to look after you Timmy?" Bram's expression made it more than clear that he was teasing the other man again and he couldn't resist bringing up the nickname he'd chosen for his comrade.

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"Now you're just doing it to piss me off aren't you?" Timothy glared at him but couldn't help but smile just a little bit. "You are so lucky you are my friend right now" He said with a small chuckle. "Anyway, I am perfectly good at my job. I don't need you keeping an eye on me unless someone likes looking at people when they are not watching creep!" Timothy laughed jokingly, playfully punching him in the arm.

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-"Of course I don't want to piss you off, I just think it's a very sweet nickname... and it does suit you." Bram said in his defence but smiled mischievously as he rubbed lightly at the spot his friend had hit even though he felt no pain at all. "Don't be so harsh with me, I can't know if you're watching me unless I'm already watching you, and it isn't my fault you're such a pleasant sight." He couldn't resist including the subtle compliment in his playful comment and smirked again at his comrade.

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"So you are staring at me you perv!" Timothy said in a joking manner not to be taken seriously. He couldn't help but be thrown off by the comment a little though...Me..,a pleasant sight? Me? "Enlighten me then Bram, what makes me such an pleasant sight then?" He laughed, not sure if he was serious or joking just to get a teasing reaction out of him. He wouldn't mind either way, better than being told he was ugly.

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-"Well I heard once it has something to do with the symmetry of the face..." Bram joked at first but upon thinking about it more carefully and trying to answer more seriously he realized he couldn't figure out what exactly made his comrade seem good looking to him. "I suppose it's a matter of opinion... though for future record you should know it's polite to say something nice in return when someone compliments you." He continued to tease his new friend.

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"I guess I'm glad I have a...symmetrical face?" Timothy said a bit confused but still appreciating a compliment all the same. It was when Bram mentioned saying something nice in return he got a good look at Bram. For a guy, he was pretty good looking himself. He had this..something about him that looked really good. "I like your smirk..adds a mischievous side to you that I like" Tikithy said with a small smirk in return. A genuine compliment in the trading battle..He would not back down from a challenge!

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-"Oh, so you like it when I mess around with you?" Bram drew the conclusion and that smirk his friend had just complimented returned to his lips, It was fortunately an expression often found on his face. "Thank you for the compliment Timmy, true I had to pull it out of you but it still counts." He said and smiled more genuinely, making it apparent that he was somewhat honest with this comment. It was only fair of him to reply more seriously when the other man had taken a moment to really study his appearance and give him a reasonable compliment.

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"No! So don't get any ideas, you said it not me!" Timothy laughed awkwardly and playfully whacked his arm not too hard. Bram really was something huh? He would have to watch what he said around him, feeling like he could twist your words to make it sound like you said something else entirely. And it was true, his compliment..he did like his smirk. It aired confidence and mischief and that was a nice thing to see.

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-"Alright, alright... I'll be nice to you." Bram gave in when his friend lightly hit his arm again but wouldn't stop playing around with the man altogether. To make sure they both stay amused he winked at his comrade and watched to see him reaction. He was more thankful than it was apparent that he'd found this person who he could joke around with so easily, despite how playful he was now it had been a while since he'd been so amused but also carefree thanks to someone.

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Timothy saw as the other winked at him, trying to push back this weird sense of flustered embarrassment. He can't show that he was so emotionally weak like that! He couldn't back down! Timothy blew a kiss at Bram, with a smooth gesture of his hand. "Like you said, you need to return the gesture after such a genuine kiss now. Smooch smooch Bram" He laughed, feeling light and just..happy. He often found he was relaxed but never this comfortable with someone else.

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Bram couldn't hold back a quiet laugh at his friends cheeky reply but he wasn't planing on being the one to back out of the exchange now, he felt almost challenged. "You're right it's osnly polite of me to return the gesture..." He agreed and placed his hand on his comrades arm for a short moment while he leaned close to him and pressed a quick kiss to his cheek. Perhaps he'd been too forward with this one but he was too carried away to think it over and if nothing else he would find now find out what the other man thought of such contact.

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"Now that's not fair..." Timothy said, unable to help a small pink blush rising to his cheeks. Stop it stupid easily flushed cheeks, go away! "That's way more than returning the gesture, it's exceeding.." He said with a small cough. "But I'm not letting you win you know...Not backing down until I win or you give up" He said with a more shy smirk now, leaning over to kiss his cheek, lingering a little bit longer than Bram. "Ready to back down yet..?" Timothy asked with a smirk, not ready to give up so easily over one kiss on the cheek.

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Bran should had been concerned by the other man's comment but he could only smile seeing the blush on his cheeks and then his friend pleasantly surprised him and kissed him in return. "No, certainly not now that things are getting interesting." He replied confidently and now moved closer to his comrade so he could more easily lean towards him. Rather than kiss him, for now he kept at a distance where their noses touched and it was easy to guess what he would do next. "Are you sure you don't want to give up now?" He questioned but it was more like he was asking permission for what he planed to do.

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Was this all about to backfire on him? Many thoughts ran through his head as Bram leaned in closer to him, sounding like he was challenging him to continue. He did not know why his heart felt like he was hammering at this challenge and battle of wits and control. "That's my line..I won't be backing down so easily" he spoke quietly, the stupid blush on his face not going away. "Or are you scared..?" He said with a teasing nip to his lip. Game on Bram..not going down without a fight.

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Bram narrowed his eyes into a glare for a brief moment and it was unnecessary for him to reply though he couldn't have even if he'd like to. Before he had a chance to speak the other man teased him and he automatically leaned closer, bringing their lips together. Despite what he'd first planed, this kiss was not short or light but rather somewhat passionate and continued for a few long seconds before he pulled away enough to smirk at his friend. The expression was a challenge though he wondered if already this was enough to make the other give up. It was odd how they were now both doing their best to make the other man uncomfortable. It wasn't working as far as Bram was concerned, whatever happened from here he would surely enjoy it as long as it didn't result in his friend becoming angry with him.

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Timothy was expecting maybe a light lingering peck on the lips at best but no..Bram came at him with a deep passionate kiss lasting for what felt like forever to him. His face turned more to a shade of dark red, coughing lightly at the embarrassing gesture. Should he give up over a little kiss like that..? He almost wanted to see how far Bram would go just to make him give up. Maybe a part of him wanted to push the limits of when he himself would give up too. "Oh now it's a challenge..." Timothy said as he pulled Brams head back in for another deep passionate kiss. Why though..did he feel like he was losing himself?

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Bram answered the other man with only quiet sound that turned out muffled by their joined lips. Gradually relaxing into the kiss, he closed his eyes and placed a hand on the back of his comrades neck. He wondered briefly if his friend remembered they were in a public place and that anyone could catch them in their little competition. It didn't matter to him as most people in the factory knew him and could expect something like this from him still he doubted it was the same for the other man. He didn't interrupt the kiss however, too happy that they'd gotten that far to abruptly put an end to it.

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Timothy was not backing down, pressing himself into this kiss. Whe he was about ready to take the kiss a step further, it sort of dawned on him what he was doing..and where they were. He turned a very dark shade of red and went to pull away from the other. "You...win this one.." He said in a voice barely above a whisper. What..was he doing?! Even for the sake of a competiton he let himself..go so far as to almost passionately make out with another guy! And this stupid competition had made his chest feel funny in the process..it..hurt?

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Bram looked into the other man's eyes as he pulled away but he no longer seemed mischievous or playful and it was very apparent how much he'd lost himself in the kiss. At his friends announcement of defeat he nodded lightly but forced himself to also smile and seem satisfied as he was partially disappointed their game was brought to an end. "Did we take it too far?" He asked also in a whisper and only then moved away from the other man and brought an end to the warmth he felt while he was close by him.

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"Perhaps...We did lose ourselves in our challenge of will.." Timothy had admitted almost sheepishly as he tried to calm himself down. "Like I said, it takes a lot for me to back down. So I hope that proves I am no push over.." He said while sticking out his tongue playfully. He needed to distract himself, the kiss was so prominent in his mind. Those warm lips and the rough passionate..no the challenge is over, no need to think of such things now.

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It became much easier for Bram to smile and even laugh softly once he saw his friend stick his tongue out at him. "You're not a push over..." He repeated and shook his head but by then he was back on track and smirked. "but that doesn't mean I'll stop messing around with you." He warned his comrade just as the watch on his wrist gave a small beep, calling for his attention.

-"We should get going, if you're still going to attend the gathering." Bram was unsure if his friend was still in the mood to spend the rest of the day with him after they'd become a bit too relaxed with each other.

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"And I won't back down so easily still.." Timothy gave a firm nod, knowing he would have to mentally prepare himSelf when he was around Bram. It seemed that he would not back down easily from challenges and would easily push his buttons in return. "Right, it is time we get going" Timothy nodded, taking a sip of the drink that must have come in the middle of their challenge.