Hex

[london_spy]

(from here)

Looking over at the sound of Hex's voice, Danny sighed, getting onto the train anyway. The car was empty, something that would usually be a rare treat, but now only made it impossible for Danny to hide from the other man.

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[just_hex]

"It's not all misery. And it's really satisfying when you save a life. When you help someone and they come out better than they came in. And the best part is the babies. Every now and again we can't get a mum to labor and delivery fast enough so we have to catch. It's amazing," he said.

[london_spy]

"I suppose that must balance it out a bit," Danny smiled. "It's nice you love your job- I don't think I've ever been happy at any of mine."

[just_hex]

"If you could do anything, what would make you happy?" Hex asked. "If it wasn't about money but just about what you liked and what you were good at, what would it be?"

[london_spy]

"I don't honestly know- I never thought about it that much," Danny admitted. "I was always so focused on finding love or a good time."

[just_hex]

"You're not getting any younger," he teased. "Maybe it's time to give it some thought. What was your last job again? The one that sacked you?"

[london_spy]

"Warehouse job for a shipping company," Danny replied. "It was shit, but the pay was fine."

[just_hex]

"I really hope Stanley can find you something. Even a boom position would pay better than that, and it's easy work," Hex said.

[london_spy]

"Would be really nice to have steady work again," Danny confessed. "I miss feeling like I could pay my own way."

[just_hex]

"You know I don't mind, right? I like treating you and I've got the dosh wot with me YouTube revenue. And if you need a loan for groceries or something I know you're good for it," he offered.

[london_spy]

"I know- I know, and you're really kind, but..."

But Danny was holding onto what little pride he had left, and he was holding on tight.

"I'd just rather not, that's all."

[just_hex]

"I know, and I understand. But if you find yourself in a pinch the offer stands, yeah?" Hex smiled and gave Danny's hand a squeeze.

[london_spy]

"Cheers, Hex," Danny said, nodding but wishing the topic would simply stop coming up.

[just_hex]

"You know, I think I have everything at home for a good curry. Feel like that or would you like something less spicy?" Hex asked as they reached the stairs to the tube.

[london_spy]

"Curry sounds nice, if it's no trouble," Danny smiled.

[just_hex]

"I think food and a night in with you is the best plan I've had all week," he smiled. Then he let go of Danny's hand to get down to the platform. They didn't have much of a wait before the train came and soon enough they were on their way.

[london_spy]

It was a short enough ride back to Hex's, and soon they were heading into the house that Danny still found a touch intimidating.

"God, I think this place has grown..."

[just_hex]

Hex chuckled at that.

"It's big," he agreed. "It felt just right when Spencer was here. Now I hardly even use most of it."

[london_spy]

"Are you still considering renting a room?" Danny asked.

[just_hex]

"Yeah, but not to just anyone," he said. "And then, I tjink, maybe not because I do like me privacy. I don't know."

[london_spy]

"Yeah, must be lovely to have all this space to yourself," Danny said sounding a touch envious.

[just_hex]

"It is. It's so posh. I was surprised when Spencer offered to let me stay and rent from her. I hope she comes to visit so you can meet her," he said. Off came his jacket and his shoes and he started for the kitchen to see if he had everything to make a curry.

[london_spy]

"Yeah? I'd like that. I'd like to meet her. ...I'd love it if you met some of my mates as well. I think Scotty's itching to meet you," he added.

[just_hex]

"I'd like to meet him. You talk about him all the time so, yeah. Him and all your mates," he nodded.

[london_spy]

Danny smiled at that and nodded, watching Hex for a long moment before stepping closer and kissing his cheek.

[just_hex]

Hex smiled warmly at that and ducked his chin bashfully. Warmth spread through him and his cheeks coloured a little.

"You're sweet," he said softly. "I...I really hope I didn't ruin everything with what I said, Danny. About loving you. I mean, I do, but...I care about you. A lot. I'm not certain I know you well enough to be in love with you, though. Like you said. But I really hope I didn't ruin it all because I'd like to keep seeing you. Just you."