(I don't know this man is crazy lmao)
Kaz smiled faintly. "Yeah. That'd be nice, actually." Something in the back of his mind told him he was still probably going to get shot, but he ignored it in favor of leaning forward to kiss Vaughn again
Vaughn closed the gap, lips connecting with Kaz’s in a rough manner. His personality seemed to go back and forth without warning. One moment he could be calm and almost gentle, but the next he could go back to being aggressive and controlling. His hand left Kaz’s hair after giving the strands a sharp tug, and went back to his hip.
Kaz smiled against Vaughn's mouth, kissing him back just a little harder. He wrapped his arms around Vaughn's waist tighter, almost as if he was somehow trying to absorb the other man. He broke away to say something, but before he could there was a loud growl from his stomach. He winced a little. "Um. Do you have anything to eat?"
Vaughn gave a relaxed smile as he looked down at Kaz, his happier side showing through. “You’re kidding, right? There are things literally all around you. Just grab something,” he said, pecking the tip of Kaz’s nose.
Kaz smiled, somehow managing a small giggle. "Okay, you got me there," he chuckled. His eyes landed on a breakfast sandwich on the counter, and he grabbed it before making his way over to the coffee dispenser. He poured himself a large cup of coffee before tearing the sandwich's wrapper off and taking a bite. He tried to eat slowly at first, but the fact that he hadn't properly eaten in days eventually caused him to down the sandwich in only a minute or two
(Gotta eat dinner super quick)
Vaughn walked over to the counter, pushing himself up to sit on it. He didn’t tend to eat breakfast. Usually, he suffered from night terrors which left him gasping for air when he woke up. And that made him feel nauseous and queasy, so he wouldn’t eat until dinner time. He watched Kaz, giving a deep chuckle and shaking his head.
(np)
Kaz gave him a look before downing half the cup of coffee. "You hush," he said, reaching for another sandwich and downing it. "I haven't eaten in like…three days," he huffed before taking a bite out of the sandwich
(Okay I’m back)
“And why the hell haven’t you eaten in that long?” Vaughn asked, seemingly switching back to being moody as he frowned heavily at Kaz.
(I’m here for a moment before I gtg for like 20 minutes)
Kaz frowned, finishing his sandwich before taking a long drink of coffee. “I…I sort of forgot,” he said sheepishly
(Oof, twenty minutes isn’t long tho)
“How do you forget to eat? Wouldn’t you have been starving?” Vaughn questioned furtheras he watched Kaz. Demons were strange.
“I…I don’t know? I mean I haven’t been doing the best mentally lately so that probably doesn’t help. I mean sure I’m hungry sometimes, but I sort of…ignore it? I don’t really mean to, it’s just kind of something I do,” he said before getting up to get another cup of coffee
(Ok gtg for a bit)
(Okay seeyah. And why does Vaughn sound like his parent or something like honestly)
“Well, I don’t need you starving to death or something, so as long as you’re here, you’re going to eat some goddamn food,” Vaughn said, his tone stern though it was obvious that he was being more caring for Kaz’s well-being.
(aight I'm back. and he does sound like Kaz's parent doesn't he lol)
Kaz pouted, hopping up onto the counter next to him. "Okay, mom," he teased, taking a sip of his coffee
(also I listened to that Theory of a Deadman song earlier and it actually seems to fit Vaughn really well? I also listened to Rx by the same band which sounded a lot like Kaz for some reason lol)
(Ahaha this is your fault)
Vaughn arched a brow before smirking devilishly. “I’d rather be called daddy, but whatever works for you,” he purred, leaning over to nip at Kaz’s earlobe.
(I know right, and I’ll have to listen to it)
(goddangit lmao)
Kaz went red, his brain spluttering to a stop for a moment. "Oh my god, if you want another round you can wait for me to finish my coffee," he chuckled
Vaughn chuckled a bit and shrugged. He really hoped Kaz was aware that he was joking. He didn’t like most father figures for obvious reasons.
Kaz smiled, scooting a little closer to Vaughn so he could rest his head on the other man's shoulder. He took another sip of coffee, staring down at the floor tiles
Vaughn opened his mouth to speak, when his phone began ringing. He reached across the counter and looked at the number, which he didn’t recognize. He glanced at Kaz before answering it. “Hello?”
“Vaughn!” A high pitched voice exclaimed. Ben?
“Ben? Hey buddy, what’s going on? Did your mom give you my number?”
“No, daddy did! He picked me up from school early today. He says he has a surprise at home, and he wants you to come see!” Ben continued happily, innocently.
Vaughn felt like the air was taken away from his lungs as his eyes widened. How? He killed that horrendous man. How the hell was he alive? “You’re Dad? Where are you now, Ben?”
“Driving home. We’re close though. Hey, when you come over, do you want to play that game again?” Ben asked. So innocent.
Vaughn had a look of terror on his face as he struggled to keep his words steady. “Yeah, okay, Ben. I’ll be over super quick, okay? Tell your dad I’ll be over there to see him.”
“Okay!” There was a pause, muffled words coming from the background. “He says I have to hang up now. Bye, Vaughn!”
“Ben, wait, don’t-“ Vaughn started in a panicked tone, but it had already hung up. He lowered the phone away from his ear, looking at it. He looked furious now, his hands shaking. “God dammit!” he shouted, throwing his phone to the ground wher it shattered against the tiles.
Kaz jumped at the noise, almost falling off the counter. Faint sparks of purple electricity crackled around him, but they were small enough that they could barely be seen. "What the hell?! What's going on?!" he said, eyes wide with oncoming panic. His eyes had begun to turn a faded violet, and he barely managed to catch his coffee before he dropped it on the ground
“I thought I helped someone, and now this bastard has his kid,” Vaughn growled, reaching across the counter to grab his gun. “I’m leaving,” he said in a sharp tone, pushing off the counter as he headed for the door at a brisk pace. There was only one thing on his mind, and that was protecting Ben. Out of all the people he worked with, he liked that family the most. Karen would invite him over for dinner, saying it wasn’t good for him to not have a full meal. And when he couldn’t, she would send him home with something homemade. She reminded him of his own mother at times. And Ben. So innocent and playful. He reminded him of Adeline. He had become attached to Vaughn very quickly, and he didn’t mind he. He had always loved kids.
"Wait, calm your ass down, I'm coming with you!" Kaz shouted, grabbing his hoodie and jacket and beginning to put them on as he ran after Vaughn. "I can help you, you know! If this bastard deserves to die I'll fry his ass like a damn order of french fries!"
Vaughn didn’t respond, simply running out to the truck and jumping in, starting it up quickly. Once Kaz got in, he slammed his foot against the gas, speeding out of the lot. His fingers gripped the steering wheel tightly, knuckles white.