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[Pure Acid Dreamer]

【ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴡᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴅ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ,
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sᴏ ᴡᴇ ᴍᴜsᴛ ʙᴇ ᴄᴀʀᴇғᴜʟ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴡᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴅ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ.】

He could care less about the siblings argument. While he was aware which show they were referring to, he preferred just watching then investing his time into some crazed fan theory. He did have to agree with Benjamin though. The theory didn't make a lot of sense and the creators themselves had already debunked some of the points he was trying to argue. Samuel though it best to just ignore them. It wasn't long though until Benjamin was waving his spoon at them again. Samuel walked around the island with Micha, thanking him as he was handed a plate. He waited for the male to get his own food first as did Oliver and Benjamin. Afterwards the three of them more or less battled it out like they did when they were children. Bumping elbows and nudging the other aside. Samuel somehow managed to get enough food for himself. He also refilled his coffee mug.

Noticing Micha walking out of the kitchen, Samuel turned to follow. He followed him down the hall, figuring he was looking for the dining room. "To the right." he said softly as the male seemed uncertain. The dining room was about the same size as the kitchen. With a high ceiling and large windows to bring in some natural lighting. Samuel moved to to sit to the left of Micha. Taking up his fork, he scooped up a few eggs, and decided to just try them. Despite his earlier comment, he found them to be alright. He wouldn't say they were the best eggs he'd ever had but he could eat them. While both Micha and Samuel continued to eat, Oliver and Benjamin soon came in a minute later and took their usual seats on the opposite side of the table.

 

[xDarkWinterx]

Finding his way around the mansion was a little difficult, but it seemed Samuel was already following. He didn’t have to look far luckily as he was directed to the right spot. Sitting down, he started in on his breakfast. Micha glanced toward Samuel as he took a seat beside him. He grabbed his juice and took a sip. MIcha watched as Samuel started in on his own food as well. He looked toward Benjamin and Oliver as they came into the dining room and sat on the other side of the table. Micha grabbed his biscuit as he ate a few bites from it. He continued eating as he sat there. The food was decent, but what was he expecting. It was eggs, sausage and biscuits. Not something that could be really screwed up. He didn’t have anything to complain about as he ate.

 

[Pure Acid Dreamer]

【ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴡᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴅ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ,
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sᴏ ᴡᴇ ᴍᴜsᴛ ʙᴇ ᴄᴀʀᴇғᴜʟ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴡᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴅ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ.】

One day he was going to have to give Micha the entire tour of the mansion. While he didn't mind giving him directions, it would probably make things easier on his part if he were to ever get lost or just wanted to explore things on his own. They both settled into their seats and began to eat. Oliver and Benjamin seemed to have given up on their childish debate and had moved on to talking about politics. Samuel knew good and well to stay out of this one as his political views differed so greatly from his siblings. "What do you think?" he asked Micha, referring to the food. While it was indeed a simple dish he could still imagine his brother finding some way to mess things up. The sausage could have easily been overcooked, the biscuits burnt, or the eggs being under cooked and left runny. It had happened before. But he felt it best to keep that bit of information to himself.

 

[xDarkWinterx]

Liam didn’t mind Alaine helping him cook. He found the idea nice, though only if he wanted to. If Alaine wanted to merely watch he was content with that too. He fingered while he was working on mixing the ingredients for the pancakes, Alaine could start on the bacon. At least they would be ahead and he wouldn't have to be worried about watching both items cook. While he worked on the pancake mix, he watched as Alaine slipped off the counter and gathered what he needed for cooking the bacon. He had finished with the mix by the time Alaine finished with the bacon. Liam looked over at him as he questioned him. ”Maybe a couple more slices.” He offered as he grabbed the pan Alaine had offered to him earlier. Liam set it on the stove as he turned the flame on medium. He grabbed the butter and put a few teaspoons into the pan as he turned it on. Once the butter was finely melted, he started pouring batter into the pan.

 

[xDarkWinterx]

Being lead around was not his idea of learning. He much preferred to get lost and find his way out. Micha knew Samuel didn’t like that he was rather lost when it came to directions of a house, even though he could manage a city just fine. He would let Samuel give him a tour if it made him happy. Micha continued eating as he sat there. He listened as Oliver and Benjamin started on a new topic; politics. It didn’t surprise him, though he tuned them out. The idea of talking about politics would only give him a headache. Besides, he didn’t care who ran the county or who was in congress. It wasn’t important to him. Micha glanced at Samuel as he heard him speak. He smiled at him, ”It’s good.” Micha spoke, knowing it could be worse. He continued eating as he finished with his eggs and moved onto his sausage. ”What do you think?” Micha spoke smiling at Samuel, wondering if he didn’t like it.

 

[Pure Acid Dreamer]

【ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴡᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴅ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ,
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sᴏ ᴡᴇ ᴍᴜsᴛ ʙᴇ ᴄᴀʀᴇғᴜʟ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴡᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴅ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ.】

If Micha wanted to explore the house by himself that was fine. He didn't have to play tour guide. He simply thought it might make things easier for the next time he decided to come over. Samuel sat there eating, ignoring his brothers while giving Micha most of his attention. In an attempt to further their previous conversation he asked about the food. He smiled a bit and took note of Benjamin's obvious second of eavesdropping. When asked in turn what thought, Samuel shrugged. "Not bad. Those two have always better cooks." he replied honestly. It was the truth. Between the three of them, Samuel might as well just serve mud pies for breakfast. The mud might actually be better than anything he could ever make. Picking up his mug, Samuel took a sip of his coffee before returning to his food. He took his time eating, even though he was starving. He made sure to actually taste what was going in his mouth so he didn't end up hungry again five minutes later. When he finished his eggs, Samuel moved onto his biscuit, picking it apart just as he had with the first one.

 

[xDarkWinterx]

As he spoke, it wouldn’t surprise him if Oliver and Benjamin wanted to know what they thought. He found it amusing none the less, as he too picked up on Benjamin’s eavesdropping. Micha didn’t mind, it was only expected. He nodded as Samuel spoke smiling at him. ”Might have to give you a few classes then.” Micha spoke teasing Samuel, about teaching him how to cook. The idea would be only too amusing, but he wasn’t sure he could handle it. He doubt they would end up finishing a meal if he tried. Micha finished eating as he pushed his plate aside. He took note of Samuel eating his biscuit, but it looked more like playing it. Micha shifted standing up as he stood, he grabbed his plate. ”I’m going to go start on the dishes.” He spoke leaning down as he kissed the top of Samuel’s head before leaving the dining room and heading back toward the kitchen. Micha figured the least he could do since Oliver and Benjamin cooked, he could wash the dishes.

 

[Pure Acid Dreamer]

【ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴡᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴅ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ,
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sᴏ ᴡᴇ ᴍᴜsᴛ ʙᴇ ᴄᴀʀᴇғᴜʟ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴡᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴅ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ.】

Samuel wasn't too surprise either that his brothers were eavesdropping. It was kind of expected. The two didn't often get to cook for new people these days. Still, he didn't think they should be looking for too much praise. It was breakfast not a seven course dinner. Samuel rolled his eyes as Micha teased him. Going back to his food he ate slowly. While beside him, Micha ate as though it was his first meal in days. A few minutes passed and he saw the male rise beside him. His brothers protested as they were again eavesdropping once again. But it seemed Micha was not having it. All three of them watched as the male colected his plate and soon left the dining room. "Y'know you two are disgusting domestic for people who aren't dating dating." said Benjamin. Oliver nodded beside him. His mouth was full and it took him a moment to quickly chew and swallow. "I agree. My wife doesn't even pay half as much attention to me." he said. Though from his tone it almost sounded like he was a bit jealous.
"Maybe if you spent some time with her she would." Samuel replied. Smirking to himself, he picked up his coffee mug to take a few more sips. He relished in the fact that Oliver looked rather offended by his words. But neither brother could come up with a winning argument to his statement. "Seriously though, butt out. We're just talking. Nothing is set in stone just yet." Returning to his plate once more, Samuel spent the next several minutes eating the remains of his food. When he finished, he picked up his things and walked back towards the kitchen. Samuel came up behind the male and pressed a soft kiss to the back of his neck. "Y'know you really don't have to do that." he said. Reaching around the male, he dropped his dishes into the sink.

 

[xDarkWinterx]

Being around Samuel’s brothers was a little new for him. He didn’t know what to think of them or what they thought of him. Micha probably hadn’t said more than a few sentences to them. He wasn’t sure what to make of it all. Micha was glad they were accepting of Samuel, but that didn’t mean they were of him. After all he was just some stranger to them, who had left their brother and had returned after a year. It was probably a little complicated for them, and only made them worry more for their little brother. Micha knew he was probably just over thinking as he always did. As he worked on the dishes, he heard noise in the kitchen. Micha didn’t have to turn around to know it was Samuel. He felt his lips against his neck and smiled. Micha glanced toward him, ”Oh really and what would you have me do instead?” He teased as he continued washing the dishes. Micha didn’t mind after all he needed something to do to get himself out of his head.

 

[Pure Acid Dreamer]

【ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴡᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴅ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ,
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sᴏ ᴡᴇ ᴍᴜsᴛ ʙᴇ ᴄᴀʀᴇғᴜʟ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴡᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴅ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ.】

It was nice that his brothers were accepting of him. It made things easier for him. But he wasn't entirely sure either what they thought of Micha. He didn't blame them if they were still a tad weary of him being with Micha. He wasn't exactly giving them the full story on what happened between them. And frankly he wasn't sure he wanted to. What happened was between himself and Micha. If they truly had something to say, he'd rather they just came out and said it instead of making sassy remarks. Samuel knew what he was doing. Going into the kitchen, he came up behind the male and pressed a kiss to his neck. Samuel laughed softly as he was again teased. "Well, it's really incredible. You see this grey box here," he said, tapping the dishwasher to his right. "It's really crazy. You just fill it up with dirty dishes, put some soap in it and they become clean. You didn't hear it from me but I'm calling witchcraft." he teased back. After placing his own dishes in the sink, Samuel opened up the chrome dish-washer. There was nothing inside so it could easily be filled. "Wanna hand me some of those dishes?"

 

[xDarkWinterx]

As Samuel stood behind him, he glanced toward him as he spoke. Micha rolled his eyes a little as he tapped the dishwasher He knew what it was, but that didn’t mean he liked using them. Micha listened as Samuel teased him. He shifted a little turning to face him. Micha watched as Samuel moved to open the dishwasher. He saw there was nothing inside but it didn’t matter to him. Micha saw no need for such things. ”You know that’s mere cheating.” He spoke as he started to hand Samuel the dishes. Micha wouldn’t argue with him if he wanted to use the machine. He started to help Samuel load the dishwasher as he stood there.

 

[Pure Acid Dreamer]

【ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴡᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴅ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ,
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sᴏ ᴡᴇ ᴍᴜsᴛ ʙᴇ ᴄᴀʀᴇғᴜʟ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴡᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴅ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ.】

A smirk tugged at his lips as Micha rolled his eyes. He knew he wasn't much for modern amenities but Samuel had an ulterior motive in mind. He wanted to be alone with him again. Away from the judging eyes and comments of his siblings. Rolling out the trays of the dishwasher, Samuel smiled to himself as Micha spoke. "A bit." he agreed. Samuel took the items as they were handed to him. One by one he loaded the plates, pans, and cups into the dishwasher. "When we finish up with this, do you wanna go back upstairs?" he asked curiously.

 

[xDarkWinterx]

The idea of doing the dishes didn’t bother him. He found it was only common courtesy to clean up after the meal was done. Micha didn’t like the idea of using a dishwasher. Sure it made the job easier, but it just seemed lazy to him. He rather liked washing the dishes, even though it was a daily chore. Micha laughed softly as Samuel spoke. He knew the male just wanted to be done with the job. Micha gave in as he helped him load the dishwasher. He glanced at Samuel as he spoke. Micha nodded, ”Sure. “ Micha spoke smiling at he finished loading the dishwasher. He moved looking underneath the sink for the dishwasher detergent. Micha found it as he poured some into the little opening and closed the dishwasher. He started it as he looked up at Samuel. ”There finished.” Micha spoke motioning for Samuel to lead the way back upstairs.

 

[Pure Acid Dreamer]

【ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴡᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴅ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ,
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sᴏ ᴡᴇ ᴍᴜsᴛ ʙᴇ ᴄᴀʀᴇғᴜʟ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴡᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴅ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ.】

Faster yes. Lazier.....nah. While washing dishes by hand was doable, Samuel wasn't much of a fan. He hardly tolerated touching dirty dishes and could be a bit squeamish when it came to actually washing them by hand. There was just something about the smell and feeling of a plate left too long and forgotten in the sink that always made him want to vomit. Doing his dishes by dishwasher gave him the opportunity to spend less time touching them and getting the job done. Samuel took the dishes as they were handed to him, soon loading the appliance up completely. He stepped out of the way when Micha took the soap powder from beneath the sink. Sliding over to the sink, he quickly washed his hands and dried them with a paper towel. He smiled as the male declared them done and motioned him forward.

Taking the males hand, he led him through the halls and up the stairs. Instead of taking the hall to his bedroom though, Samuel took them down the opposite hall. At the end of the hall and up a short staircase, he opened the door to reveal his private library. Just like the last time, the room was filled with countless books, his violin, and the baby grand piano. Very little had been changed to this room. The books were a little more organized, the furniture was updated, and the piano was covered with a white sheet to keep from collecting dust. "Remember this room?" he asked. Releasing the males hand, he went to sit on the black leather sectional. Micha was allowed to re-explore the room if he wished. Samuel had brought him up here mostly because he thought it to be the last place his brothers might coming looking for him. They were free to speak as they wish and be as intimate as the other would allow.

 

[xDarkWinterx]

MIcha waited for Samuel to dry off his hands before he started to lead the way. As Samuel took his hand, he followed him unsure of really where he was leading him. He didn’t care really as he followed along. Micha walked with Samuel up the stairs, he was a little curious as they didn’t head back to his room but didn’t ask where they were going. He merely kept his mouth shut and followed along. Stopping at the end of the hallway, he was interested as they stopped at the bookcase. Micha looked it over unsure of what to make of it. He watched as Samuel opened it, revealing a library. Micha stepped inside as he looked around. Memories flooded back as he took note of the books, but more importantly the piano underneath a cover. He looked toward Samuel smiling a little, ”Yes, I remember.” Micha spoke feeling Samuel release his hand. He turned to watch him go sit down on the couch. Micha moved walking toward the piano as he removed the cover. He looked back at Samuel, ”I haven’t played much in the last year. I’ve probably gone rusty.” Micha spoke withdrawing from the piano to join Samuel on the couch.