“We absolutely did,” Matt replied. “But, honestly, I don’t think they care much.”
He gave a small nod to the duo, letting out a little chuckle.
A small smile flicked across Lou’s mouth as he pulled away slowly. His eyes caught on Matt, who was just standing there innocently with Marco.
“We gonna go?” Matt asked.
“Where?” Lou replied. “The night is yours, bud. You dragged me here.”
Marco laughed softly, putting his hands on his hips as he looked at Jay and Lou. "True, true." He responded with a smile, watching their friends.
Jay hummed a little, snuggling close to Lou and not really adding to the conversation much. He didn't care what they did, so long as he got to stay with Lou.
“Any ideas?” Lou cooed, his arms wrapped around Jay. Matt gave a fake gag, elbowing Marco jokingly.
“Get a room,” he snickered.
“Get a guy,” Lou retorted.
“Get me one.”
“Get lost.”
Matt just laughed heartily, rolling his eyes and beginning to take off his bowling shoes.
Marco smirked a little at the conversation. "I'm right here!" He exclaimed teasingly, spreading his arms as if in invitation. Then he peeled off his shoes, chuckling to himself.
Jay leaned into Lou happily, laughing at the two's banter.
“Damn, alright,” Matt said in response, but it didn’t seem much like a joke. “I’ll take ya.”
Lou shook his head, moving from Jay to take off his own shoes. It took willpower, but he managed to pry himself from the American.
Afterward, Matt stood, waiting for the rest with shoes hanging loosely in his hand. “You ready, amigos?”
Marco was still laughing softly. "Well. I don't want you if you just take me from convenience." he replied in a rather teasing voice. Though he was serious about that. He didn't want to just be taken because he happened to be the closest warm body.
Jay took off his shoes with a sigh, then put his own back on, and wrapped an arm around Lou's waist happily.
“Are you kidding?” Lou said with a chuckle. “The moment he saw your picture he’s been drooling.”
Matt shook his head, keeping his cool surprisingly well. He propped himself up on the counter of the front desk, putting his shoes up on the table to return them. “He lies. But, you are quite… dashing if I do say so.”
Lou rolled his eyes, putting his shoes up on the table, too, and slipping an arm around Jay as well.
"Well, I'm afraid I can't help being attractive." Marco replied with a wink. He smiled, chuckling softly and stretching. Though he didn't bother to hide the way his eyes traced up and down the lines of Matt's body. He smiled a little bit, head tipping just slightly to the side.
Jay leaned his head on Lou's shoulder, then turned, catching the Frenchman in a kiss.
Lou tugged at Jay slightly, returning the kiss, then pulling away as he began to walk out. Matt led the group, slowing down in just the slightest so he could walk alongside Marco. Lou kept his arm right around Jay’s waist happily.
The evening was dark, at about 9:30. The city was bustling and alive, people everywhere and lights on, the faint sound of music coming from every open window. Matt and Lou were used to this— the unsleeping weekend nights.
Jay stayed close to Lou's side, a soft, happy smile on his face as he did so. He let out a soft, slow breath as they entered into the night air.
Marco happily stayed near Matt, stretching lazily as they walked. "So. Where are we off to now?" He questioned.
Matt glanced over, but his eyes didn’t meet the man’s for too long. He kept his hands in his pockets, his jacket tossed over one of his shoulders.
“No clue,” he responded. “Got any ideas?”
Marco shrugged a little bit. "This ain't my city." he replied, a faint hint of a southern accent slipping into his words. "So I have no idea."
Jay kissed Lou's cheek, reaching up to run a hand through the Frenchman's hair. "We can't repeat last night, by the way. Fun as that was." he said softly. "I do need some sleep."
Lou held up a finger to Matt, who had turned around to say something most likely snarky.
Lou leaned into Jay’s hand slightly, his eyes lingering closed for just a moment.
“Alright,” he said. “I guess I should sleep, too.”
“We could just wander around,” Matt suggested. “Not sure how entertaining that would be.”
Jay nodded a little, leaning into Lou happily. "Of course." He looked at Matt. "Hm. Maybe…oh! Is that fair thingy still going on?" He asked, eyes flicking back to Lou again with a smile.
Marco stretched, quiet.
Lou grinned, his eyes still set forward.
“The square?” Matt asked. “It’s always going, amigo.”
Lou moved his arm from Jay’s waist to his shoulders, draping it lightly over the man.
“Then,” Lou began, looking down at Jay. “Shall we?”
Jay shrugged. "If you guys want to, sure. Marco can show off his non-existent dance moves." He replied with a laugh.
Marco scowled over at Jay. "Hey, not my fault I'm no good at dancing." He said, rolling his eyes.
‘It’s fine, Marco,” Lou laughed. “I can’t dance either.”
Matt turned, grinning. “Correct. I, on the other hand, can.”
Lou rolled his eyes. He lowered his voice so only Jay could hear him.
“He says that, and he actually can,” he chuckled quietly. “You’ll see.”
Jay laughed a little bit. "Mm. Alright." He replied to Lou, kissing the other male's cheek. "And as for dancing…you did alright last evening." He shrugged his shoulders. "Not that I'm all that great either, though."
Marco chuckled a little bit, nodding.
“We try,” Lou said, a slight bit louder so Marco could hear. He gave a small breathy laugh as he did so.
They turned a corner, Matt and Marco still leading. The Hispanic stepped across a nearby bridge, leading the others to the musical square. It was darker now, but the jazz band from the other night was playing strong. The music was more upbeat at this time, and many people were out dancing in the square.
Jay smiled happily, leaning into Lou. "Of course." He replied, kissing Lou's cheek softly. He wanted to keep the other male close. As close as possible.
Marco watched the dancing, a soft smile flickering across his face.
There was clearly a section of the square dedicated to dancing. Everyone closer to the band was dancing, while people on the outskirts were rocking more slowly, even though the song was upbeat.
Lou was happy standing where he was, holding Jay close to his side. Apparently, Matt had other ideas for he and Marco.
Matt glanced around, then grabbed Marco’s hand and tugged him into the dancing crowd.
“You both better follow!” the man called with a hearty laugh over his shoulder, still tugging Marco. The two dissapeared into the ever moving crowd.
Marco yelped as he was tugged into the crowd, then laughed, going along with Matt with a smile on his face.
Jay grinned. "Come on, Lou. Adventure awaits!" He tugged the Frenchman into the crowd with a grinning smile.
Lou lightly protested, eyes wide as he was roped in. He held Jay’s hand tightly, following loosely behind him. The music grew louder as they stumbled closer, weaving throughout the crowd.
Jay led Lou into the dancing, turning to dance with him, smiling happily. "Come on. Loosen up." He said, swaying with the music already.
“Loosen up,” Lou repeated with a laugh. “Haha, sure.”
His last note hinted sarcasm but he did as told— letting himself step quicker to the music.
On the other hand, Matt looked like a professional. He was clearly leading, but wouldn’t take his hands from Marco. Lou eyed the two over a few heads of people, gaining a sudden burst of inspiration.
Lou grabbed the both of Jay’s hands, twirling him around and beginning to lead in the slightest bit of an awkward quickstep. It was choppy, but he tried his best.