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Three months had passed since TK saw Buck. After the night at the bar, the 118 had gone home the next morning. TK loved seeing the man and missed him more than ever since he had left. He was thrilled to be headed to LA in just a few days, he even convinced Carlos to take a few days off and go with. Even though the man argued about going.
“Babe, you should spend time with just your brother and dad, as a family.” Carlos insisted. TK just closed the space between them.
“We will, just with you there. You are just as important to me, your part of my family now Carlos.” TK leaned up, pressing a kiss to his forehead. Carlos tried but couldn’t help but smile.
“Okay fine. I will put in a time off request.” Carlos relented. TK smiled, pulling him into a kiss. He pushed forward, deepening the kiss before pulling back.
“I have to go to work now. Text me later.” He turned to leave. Carlos grabbed ahold of his wrist, spinning TK back towards him. He pressed a soft kiss to his lips.
“You’re a tease you know.” He murmured before letting TK go. TK left with a wink.
Now that they were headed to LA, TK couldn’t sit still. He was full of nervous energy. He and Buck had been texting more than ever before since the man had visited Texas. He forgot how much he loved having his big brother around.
His dad decided he wanted to drive to see some of the country, but TK now wished they had flown. He wanted to be there already. His leg was bouncing up and down, probably driving Carlos nuts with the way he laid his hand on his knee.
“Relax babe.” He whispered leaning closer. Carlos kept one hand on his knee, but wrapped the other around TK’s shoulders, pulling TK to rest against him. Owen peeked at them threw the mirror with a fond smile. He complained about them both sitting in the back for the first couple of miles but stopped once TK reminded him, they could have driven separately but Owen had insisted they all go together.
He knew his dad was just as excited as him, but he didn’t show it. His dad missed having both his sons in the same state, but he was eager to finally meet Buck’s sister, Maddie. TK was also eager to meet the one person Buck has talked about so much growing up. He remembered staying up late, talking about the big sister he had.
TK had always wanted that; he had always wanted siblings. Before his dad took Buck, it was his biggest complaint. Before his parents divorced, he asked about a baby sibling just about every day. Then, after the divorce, he stopped asking, but the want was still there.
He was ecstatic when his dad told him about Buck. He remembered his dad telling him that TK would have a big brother. At the time he didn’t understand how, but when he met Buck, he no longer cared. The thrill of having another person to play with was enough for him.
“You know, I can’t wait to meet your sisters. I always wanted sister.” He murmured to Carlos. The other man just laughed and shook his head.
“You won’t want sisters after you’ve met mine. They are a bit crazy, especially when it comes to me.” He whispered back. TK shrugged.
“I think its cute they are protective of their baby brother.” He teased. Carlos just shook his head and tucked TK further into his side. He willingly let himself be pulled into cuddling.
“Carlos, just wait until we get back to Austin. I’m sure I can pull out some old pictures of the boys together. They used to get into so much trouble.” His dad teased.
“Captain Strand, we might just have to do that.” He said, ignoring TK’s protests.
“Owen is fine son.” Was Owen’s automatic response. Carlos nodded, amending what he said earlier.
TK tucked his face into Carlos’ neck, pressing soft kisses there.
“I will ask your sister to tell embarrassing childhood stories as revenge.” TK spoke, still pressing feather-light kisses to Carlos’ skin.
“I’m sure they will tell them before you ask. I don’t mind though; I love you too much.” His face flushed with a light blush. TK’s face went soft.
“I love you too.” He leaned up and pressed his lips against Carlos’.
“Okay, I am going to get a cavity with how sweet you two are being back there.” Owen joked.
“Dad.” TK whined, hiding his face. His dad just shook his head and focus again on driving.
TK thought he was going to go insane being cooped up in the car for so long. He was incredibly bored, and he didn’t want to bother Carlos, who was sleeping semi-peacefully. His dad was humming under his breath, and his phone was dead.
TK decided to just lean into Carlos and try to sleep. Carlos shifted in his sleep, wrapping his arms as best as he could around TK and pulled him closer. TK relaxed into his boyfriend’s hold and sighed. He loved cuddling Carlos; he didn’t think he could love anything more. He knew Buck was going to make fun of him for being so in love, but he didn’t care
He knew Buck was happy for him. He thought about the texts the two had exchanged. He knew Buck and Eddie had gotten their shit together and started dating. TK also couldn’t wait until he met Christopher. He remembered late on night when they were teenagers that Buck confessed, he wanted kids.
TK remembered turning to Buck and telling him he also wanted kids. They talked about having families, and that’s when TK couldn’t keep his secret in anymore. He had turned away from Buck, tears welling up and told Buck he was gay. He remembered that Buck had just pulled him into a hug and whispered that everything would be okay, that Buck still loved him.
Years later, on another dark night when it was just the two of them home, Buck had confessed that he was bisexual. TK pulled him into a tight hug, and they watched movies all night, that night. He couldn’t wait to see Buck with his family. He was so happy that Buck found himself, and that the man was happy.