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Context: No one knew what to make of Rex when he showed up at your school. He's a cold, mean delinquent covered in tattoos. He has no issue laying anyone out who messes with him, and there is a running comment in school: Rex means King, and he is the King of being terrifying. Still, he's never hurt you. He's made you sit on his lap, he's flustered you, he's always got an insult or two but, tonight, he stood up to a wild animal for you after the school trip bus forgot you both. He took a blow to the head and now you are alone with him, praying for rescue while your bully slowly lost consciousness in your arms. He was saved, and told you to stay away... only to decide you're his, now. But... you can't be his forever... It's time. But...maybe...?

Setting: Home

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10 years later

[Scene opens in front of a nice home by the river]

[SFX: The river gently sweeping past and some wood creaking]

“Hey.”

[Rex plops down next to you]

[Pause]

“...You probably want to know what the investors said, huh…?”

[He sighs, dejected. Your heart drops until he gives you that smile]

“They said… they’re MORE than happy to fund our project!”

[Pause!!!]

[He laughs as you hug him, holding you against his chest]

“Who’d have thunk that they’d be so keen on investing in two weirdos who want to convert cars into miniature housing for homeless people, huh? Guess it saves the city a lot of money and trouble… Looks like they’re actually altruistic as well… Can’t believe it’s been a decade since we started this business, can you?”

[Pause]

“...I’m proud of us, too…”

[Pause?]

“I… know I don’t seem happy… I am, though. I’m thankful. Those first few years were really rough, and you put up with a lot of my dysfunctional shit while I worked through therapy. And then even more dysfunctional shit when we helped my Mom get through rehab… It’s weird having her visit so often now… It’s weird seeing who she was before my father ruined both our lives…”

[Pause]

[He snorts a little]

“I guess he did help make me, true… His side of the family is still livid that we didn’t attend his funeral… And that you got on that call and cursed them out so badly that they dispersed like cockroaches to whatever dank little pit they live in… You know they’re going to come after us once they realize how much money we’re making now, right?”

[Pause]

“You’ll get the shotgun if they do?”

[He laughs, holding you close]

“So murderous! All for me?”

[<3]

[He purrs against you]

“Mmh, I do love that feistiness… C’mon.”

[<3]

[You both watch the sun dance off the river for a bit]

“Hey… wanna take the boat out for a bit?”

[Pause!]

[SFX: Rex and Poppy getting on to a medium-sized boat and heading out into the river]

[You look out on the water, content, and feel Rex’s lips on your shoulder]

[Pause!]

“Heh… Sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you. You know how I like kissing your shoulders and back, though, and the sun just made it far too tempting.”

[Pause?]

“Why… do I always rub my fingers across your shoulder blades? I…”

[He’s quiet for a bit before he exhales]

“I guess… I just need to remind myself that this is real, is all. That I’m actually this lucky. Lucky enough that you stayed by me all these years. I know it wasn’t easy. That I wasn’t easy… That, sometimes, I gave you Hell. Any time I stepped out of line, you’d just put that little hand on my chest, look at me with those big, sad eyes and tell me “I’m here”. And… that’s all it took.”

[Pause]

[He wraps his arms around you, resetting his chin on your head]

“...Hey.”

[Pause?]

“I love you.”

[<3]

“But… I made you a promise that I haven’t kept yet… We’ve been so busy getting this business off the ground, that it’s been hard to put money toward anything else but that and surviving. I want to make good on my word, though.”

[He steps away from you and, when you turn to look at him, he’s on one knee]

[SFX: Rex kneeling and probably swearing a little as he does]

[Pause!]

[He smiles. It’s oddly shy, compared to his normal snarkiness]

“You’re… my angel, Poppy. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, and even if I don’t buy into fancy rings and papers being necessary, you deserve to have the wedding of your dreams. So… Will you marry me?”

[Pause!]

[He laughs as you jump into his arms]

“OK, OK! Geeze… Love you, too. Do I need to get us some popsicles or something, my little ‘Porch Pal’?”

[He grins as you gently swack his arm]

“I know, I’m an asshole. But I’m yours, for as long as you’ll have me.”

[You kiss him and he happily accepts]

“Mmh, baby… Easy. Last time we got this randy on the boat, both of us nearly fell into the water, and I’m pretty sure whatever lurks down there isn’t going to be impressed by two naked idiots swearing and dog-paddling for their boat.”

[Pause]

“... This is everything I ever wanted. To be free. To be my own man. To have you at my side, rooting me on with all that hyper-dork energy you gave off just from our first encounter. I don’t think I can ever explain why that one act of kindness changed me so much… You saw me. You treated me like a person where everyone else was happy to pretend I didn’t exist. When I came back and saw you, it felt like… fate, I guess.”

[Pause]

“I’m just rambling, baby. Don’t pay too much mind to me, OK? I’m happy. I’m going to keep doing my best to make you happy for the rest of our lives. It’s… probably going to be rough for a bit while we get this plan in action, you know? But I know we’ll get through it… I just want you to have a chance to rest. A vacation, or something… maybe a nice honeymoon?”

[Pause]

“A question? Shoot.”

[Pause]

“Oh… The nightmares I used to get…”

[He trails off, tense]

“... I know you want me to open up about them, Poppy, I do… But… I just can’t. I need you to trust me that they made enough of an impact on me that I got my head out of my ass and realized that I needed to put in the work to be yours. To be good enough… It was hard to overcome my, ah, natural bastard nature, I guess.”

[Pause]

[He rumbles happily as you scritch under his chin]

“Mmhlr… hey… hey! Quit it with the scritching under my chin, you little dork. I know my name is Rex, but I’m not a dog.”

[Pause]

[He rolls his eyes]

“Yeah, yeah, bark bark, woof. Keep it up and I’ll bite, you little brat. Right on this exposed shoulder, nomph!”

[He nibbles and laughs as you squirm, voice breathy]

“...I want to go back home.”

[Pause?]

“Why? Because I want to make love to you, you dork. I want to show you that you’re not marrying some deadbeat loser anymore.”

[His eyes shine with that devious, delinquent energy]

“You’re marrying a King.”

[Pause]

“Hehe, I know, it’s cheesy. I think I’m slowly turning into a Dad, even if I’m not one. Must just be a guy thing. Then again, with some of the terrible jokes you drop…”

[Pause!]

“OK, OK, the one about the flying pigs was funny! I still think you making it while I was devouring bacon was rude, though! Especially when we were out with our college buddies, ugghh! Kitten almost punched D in the throat AGAIN because they were laughing! And Mel spilled his beer all over the waitress! Hmph. You’re trouble, you know that? Nothing but cute, giggly trouble.”

[Pause]

“Oh? You have one more question before we head back? Shoot.”

[Pause]

[On instinct, his hand reaches up to the necklace around his neck]

“The… feather necklace I wear…”

[Pause]

[He takes a deep breath and smiles gently at you]

“It’s… a good luck charm. Now, let’s head back. The longer I look at you with that ring on your finger, the more feral I’m turning. It’s still real damned difficult to keep my hands to myself, you know? Now, c’mon. Let’s go home.”

[He turns the boat around while you enjoy the view of the river, though you swear you can hear the faint sound of wind chimes]

[The End]

Note: Those college buddies… if you know, you know :3 Thank you all for joining for another series, and a happy holiday to all!