[He figured that Trey wouldn't just out him to everyone in any kind of way, but having that reassurance put into words is helpful. The people closest to him would likely be at least some manner of kind, but there are plenty of others who he's sure would talk. Both about his different attitude and about his relationship with Vil. People always talk.]
You're really a great friend.
[Probably better than he deserves, but Cater's not so selfless that he's going to turn him away now. It took him so much courage and the rallying of outside forces to get to where they are; Trey was now firmly in the inner circle.]
Hey, hey. Don't be getting all sappy on me, now. What are friends for, after all?
[He gives a little grin, then gets up, reaching to take Cater's dishes.]
Soooo... you and Mr. Lucky. [Yup, the teasing is back.] How do you plan on making this work out? People already notice the two of you hanging out together. And you know him, eyes no matter where he goes.
[A grin.]
Is this shaping up to be the beginning of a forbidden love?
First of all, pretty sure you're both lucky. Ask him yourself.
[Do it. He dares you.
There's a hum at the next part.]
Is he? Can't say I really know much about that life.
And I don't know too much about him, either, but... He comes off as the kind of guy who knows exactly what he wants, you know? Not someone who just jumps into situations without thinking.
However this might affect him, I'm pretty sure he's already considered it— and believed you were worth it.
[He gets it, Trey! The self-deprecation can stay at the door. But Vil's, like, the most incredible person ever. Cater doesn't even have to compare himself to him to think that it could cause some kind of scandal if even one picture of them holding hands or kissing got out. At least just hanging out normally, nobody can accuse them of being anything other than good friends. They could think it, but who would want to get on Vil's bad side, seriously? The guy is terrifying when he wants to be.
Which Cater thinks is totally dreamy, but that's not something Trey needs to hear.]
You're right, though. He's probably already way ahead of me. I just need to ask him how he wants to move forward from here.
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What matters is you've made a pivotal change. Now we can work together to get you on the right track.
[A softened smirk at that.]
Good. You deserve to have that weight off your shoulders. Take it easy for a bit.
[And then he remembers and loosely crosses his arms.]
Oh yeah. Don't worry, I won't let on that anything's changed. That reveal is yours to decide if and when you want to do it.
When we're in public, it'll be same old, same old. Sound good?
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[He figured that Trey wouldn't just out him to everyone in any kind of way, but having that reassurance put into words is helpful. The people closest to him would likely be at least some manner of kind, but there are plenty of others who he's sure would talk. Both about his different attitude and about his relationship with Vil. People always talk.]
You're really a great friend.
[Probably better than he deserves, but Cater's not so selfless that he's going to turn him away now. It took him so much courage and the rallying of outside forces to get to where they are; Trey was now firmly in the inner circle.]
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[He gives a little grin, then gets up, reaching to take Cater's dishes.]
Soooo... you and Mr. Lucky. [Yup, the teasing is back.] How do you plan on making this work out? People already notice the two of you hanging out together. And you know him, eyes no matter where he goes.
[A grin.]
Is this shaping up to be the beginning of a forbidden love?
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Okay, first of all, if anyone is Mr. Lucky in this situation it's definitely me.
[Second of all...?]
I absolutely, totally have no idea! I guess I'm pretty chill with whatever he thinks is best? I mean, he absolutely has the most to lose.
[Though thinking about it, dating in public? Cater's probably going to have to brace himself for an insane amount of online flaming.]
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First of all, pretty sure you're both lucky. Ask him yourself.
[Do it. He dares you.
There's a hum at the next part.]
Is he? Can't say I really know much about that life.
And I don't know too much about him, either, but... He comes off as the kind of guy who knows exactly what he wants, you know? Not someone who just jumps into situations without thinking.
However this might affect him, I'm pretty sure he's already considered it— and believed you were worth it.
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[He gets it, Trey! The self-deprecation can stay at the door. But Vil's, like, the most incredible person ever. Cater doesn't even have to compare himself to him to think that it could cause some kind of scandal if even one picture of them holding hands or kissing got out. At least just hanging out normally, nobody can accuse them of being anything other than good friends. They could think it, but who would want to get on Vil's bad side, seriously? The guy is terrifying when he wants to be.
Which Cater thinks is totally dreamy, but that's not something Trey needs to hear.]
You're right, though. He's probably already way ahead of me. I just need to ask him how he wants to move forward from here.
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Sounds like a plan. And don't forget to speak up if there's anything you're not okay with.
[...but Trey has a good feeling they'll be alright. Vil doesn't seem like a guy who'd treat a romantic interest poorly.]
I'm heading down to put away the dishes, and then I'll be out for a bit. Shoot me a message if you need anything.