TOMAS SILVA
Kitsune
Posts: 132
Occupation:
Patrol Officer
Status:
In a Relationship
Partner:
Diego Alvarez
Played by:
Noe
he never learned how to love in small doses.
Last seen May 5, 2024 21:52:23 GMT
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Post by TOMAS SILVA on Sept 14, 2023 14:22:38 GMT
— and the stars whispered ‘come home’ —
Tomas felt a small smile tug at the corner of his lips. "Maybe a little bit." He said in a light-hearted voice. "Oh, yeah? Good." Tomas said when Diego said that he loved that he still felt that way about Diego. The two of them have survived a lot together and it just goes to show the importance of their relationship. Day by day Tomas learned just how lucky he was to be able to call Diego his. His expression softened when Diego said that he doesn't want to live without him again. It made him really happy to hear that because he felt the same way about Diego, too. "That I wanna become immortal?" Tomas finished for Diego. "Yeah. I've been thinking about it a lot." Tomas revealed. Not only was Diego immortal, but his sister, too. He'd have the two people that he cared about the most in his life, by his side, for many many years to come. "I just don't know how to make it happen yet. But once I learn, I will activate my immortality... If that's how it's supposed to go." Tomas said with a determined nod of his head following. He's just gonna have to figure that part out first and if it so happens that he already triggered it, then it will be all good from there and he won't have to worry.
Tomas quirked a single brow when Diego pointed out that he was patient about some things. "If you're talkin' about laundry, it's perfectly reasonable—" He paused when he realized what Diego was talking about which made him laugh. "Just gonna expose me like that, huh? I dunno how you'd ever expect me to resist you when you're this handsome. I stood no chance." Tomas pointed out with a half-smile tugging at the corner of his lips.
Tomas could tell that there was something very wrong about Mystic Falls. He wasn't sure what it was, but this time, it actually worried him because if people can disappear just like that and for everyone surrounding them to just not know who they are, then he couldn't help but wonder what else could happen in this town. A part of him wanted to propose the idea of moving out of Mystic Falls but he can't exactly guarantee that where they go to next won't be just as terrible. Plus, as much as Mystic Falls was beginning to scare him, it felt like a home to him, because it had all the people that Tomas loved and cherished deeply. "I promise." Tomas said with a nod of his head following.
Tomas's lips stretched into a gentle smile at Diego's supportive and encouraging words. Tomas felt like he didn't even need to believe himself all that much because Diego believed in him enough for the both of them. He was quiet as he listened to Diego. Taking the detective exam had crossed his mind a couple of times, especially considering the fact that he had helped close down a few cold cases that would have remained shelved for years to come, so it gave him the boost that he needed to think about the possibility of becoming a detective. It would secure a comfortable future for him and his partner, that's for sure. It won't be as dangerous as being in the front lines, but that's not to say that being a detective is child's play, of course. "Thank you, baby. I'll think about it." Tomas promised with a gentle smile and so that way, his decision won't be influenced by anyone, but of course he will take Diego's words into consideration.
Tomas let out a chuckle at Diego's words. "You'd make the best cop out there, baby." Tomas praised with a gentle smile resting on his lips. "My thoughts exactly." Tomas said with a quick nod of his head following. Tomas paused when Diego held out his hands. He naturally reached for them, holding them in his own grasp. "Oh?" Tomas pretended to think for a moment. "Hm, what was it? Take out the trash? Clean up a little bit? Tuck you into bed?" Tomas continued pretending before his lips stretched into a grin. "I'm kidding. C'mon, then, the dishes can wait a bit. I'm kinda in the mood for dessert." The little cuddle session can wait for a while until he's had a bite of his special little dessert.
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DIEGO ALVAREZ
Dragon
Posts: 147
Age:
34
Occupation:
Firefighter/Paramedic
Status:
In a Relationship
Partner:
Tomas Silva
Played by:
Emma
I thought I was too broken to be loved until you came along
Last seen May 6, 2024 0:20:33 GMT
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Post by DIEGO ALVAREZ on Sept 14, 2023 21:42:50 GMT
“Mhmm, I knew it,” Diego said, an amused smile touching his lips as Tommy confirmed that he was trying to butter him up. Truth be told Tommy didn’t even need to try and do that, Diego was already head over heels in love with him and he knew better than to take any of the time they had together for granted. He was miserable after they broke up, he had kept on replaying that last conversation over and over in his head trying to figure out if there was anything that he could have done differently to salvage what they had but Tommy had needed time and now he’d had that they were in a better place than they ever were before. Diego knew what it was like to live without Tommy now and he had no intention of going through that again. The way Tommy had talked had hinted that he had decided that he wanted to stop ageing but Diego hadn’t wanted to get his hopes up without actually hearing it from Tommy himself. “You have?” he asked as Tommy said that he had been thinking about it a lot. They had talked about it before but Tommy hadn’t brought it up since and Diego had been doing his best to give him space to think it through without getting any pressure from him. As Tommy said that once he figured it out he would activate his immortality, Diego pulled him into a tight hug. “I’m so glad, baby,” he breathed, blinking away the tears that threatened to spill over his lashes. “It needed to be your decision but I hoped that’s what you’d decide. We’ll figure it out together and when we do, we’ll get to have the future we’ve been planning forever.” That in itself was something to look forward to and now Diego knew that he would do everything he could in order to help Tommy figure it out. Diego couldn’t help but roll his eyes playfully as Tommy started talking about the laundry. “I’m not talking about that,” he grinned. There had been electricity sparking between them right from the start and it hadn’t taken them long to head back to Tommy’s place. Even now Diego still couldn’t believe that he was the only person that Tommy had been with but that just made it all the more special as far as he was concerned. “Yeah, I am,” he teased as Tommy asked if he was just going to expose him like that. “If it helps I wasn’t any better. You’re pretty irresistible yourself,” he admitted. One night stands had become the norm for Diego before Tommy came along and after everything that happened with his ex he hadn’t even stayed the night with any of them after they’d had their fun. Tommy was different, right from the start Diego had known that he hadn’t wanted it to be a onetime thing for him and slowly but surely he had realised that Tommy hadn’t just succeeded in healing his heart, he had captured it as well. There always seemed to be something strange going on in Mystic Falls and Diego couldn’t deny that that worried him but the town had become his home and he knew that he didn’t want to leave it behind. Instead all they could do was try and stay safe and Tommy was trying to make the town a better place at the same time. “Take all the time you need. Whatever decision you make, I know it will be the right one,” Diego said gently. “I just want you to be happy.” Whether Tommy became a detective or whether he stayed a patrol officer was a decision that only he could make but Diego had meant it when he had said that he would support Tommy’s decision no matter what. It didn’t matter to him what Tommy decided to do, all Diego wanted was for him to be happy so whatever form that took was fine with him. As Tommy said he would make the best cop out there, Diego couldn’t help but laugh. “I don’t know about that, I think that title goes to you,” he grinned as he let his hand rest lightly against Tommy’s cheek. Getting to his feet once they’d finished their meals, Diego held his hands out to Tommy and he rolled his eyes playfully at each of Tommy’s suggestions. “You’re in the right ballpark with that last one at least,” he chuckled as he pulled Tommy to him and kissed him. “That makes two of us,” he muttered, his lips brushing against Tommy’s as he spoke before Diego led him through to their bedroom. TOMAS SILVA
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TOMAS SILVA
Kitsune
Posts: 132
Occupation:
Patrol Officer
Status:
In a Relationship
Partner:
Diego Alvarez
Played by:
Noe
he never learned how to love in small doses.
Last seen May 5, 2024 21:52:23 GMT
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Post by TOMAS SILVA on Nov 10, 2023 15:56:06 GMT
— and the stars whispered ‘come home’ —
Tomas felt a small smile tug at the corner of his lips at Diego's words before he nodded his head. "I have. I mean, how can I possibly not? Now I have the chance to have all the people that I care about with me for as long as possible. There's nothing else I could ever want. I have no desire to say goodbye to you or my sister any time soon because I grew old and wrinkly. I'm here to stay, for good." Tomas promised, knowing that it was always going to be his decision to make, that Diego wasn't going to try to influence it. He wasn't selfish like that - he was one of the most selfless people that he'd met and of course, he'd only want the best for Tomas. It made him never want to leave him. He wanted to spend the rest of his immortal life right there, by his side, because there was nowhere else he would rather be, honestly. "I can't wait." Tomas said with a gentle smile tugging at the corner of his lips, the sweet promise of a forever with Diego was all that he could ever want.
Tomas let out a chuckle when Diego told him that he wasn't talking about that. It didn't take him long to catch onto which part he was referring to. "I know." He replied with feigned cockiness at Diego's words. "We affected each other so much from the start." Tomas had never met anyone like Diego before. He had been a thrill, something that Tomas wanted to experience more of. "I wanted to take you out on a date as soon as we spent the first night together." Tomas admitted a moment later with a brief fond chuckle falling from his lips at the memory. "But I kept thinking that you were out of my reach. Like a star." Tomas said a moment later, his voice still soft. "Didn't stop me from trying, though." And it all paid off in the end, huh?
Tomas nodded his head at Diego's words with a gentle but thankful smile forming on his lips. As promised, he will consider taking the detective exam because he knew that it offered him a more secure future by taking him off the field which would guarantee a much safer future for him if he were to have a family with Diego. "It's all I ever want for you too, Diego." To be happy and safe. To be right beside him, too.
"Thank you." Tomas said with a soft smile tugging at the corner of his lips. When Diego pulled him in, he was all too happy to wrap his arms around him tightly as he returned the kiss almost immediately. Not long after, he was taking Diego with him into the bedroom, the door slipping shut behind them as he made sure to show Diego just how much he loved him and craved him.
TAG: DIEGO ALVAREZ
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DIEGO ALVAREZ
Dragon
Posts: 147
Age:
34
Occupation:
Firefighter/Paramedic
Status:
In a Relationship
Partner:
Tomas Silva
Played by:
Emma
I thought I was too broken to be loved until you came along
Last seen May 6, 2024 0:20:33 GMT
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Post by DIEGO ALVAREZ on Nov 12, 2023 1:07:46 GMT
Ever since he learned that Tommy was a kitsune, Diego had found himself hoping that Tommy would decide to stop ageing sooner or later. Diego was a dragon which meant that he was immortal, it wasn’t something that he had any choice about but Tommy did. He could choose whether or not he wanted to age and there was a part of Diego that had always feared that perhaps Tommy would decide that one lifetime was enough for him. He had hinted that he might want more than that before but now hearing him say that he had made up his mind and he was there to stay for good was enough to have Diego’s heart leap in his chest. “Baby,” he breathed, needing to take a moment to really get his head around what Tommy was telling him. “You’re incredible, you know that?” Diego asked as he lifted his gaze to meet his boyfriend’s. “I love you so much and I’m so happy you’re going to be staying with us. I know Teo will be too.” He hadn’t planned on falling for Tommy when they first started seeing each other, in fact he had often told himself that that wasn’t an option, but Tommy was the most amazing guy he’d ever met and he knew that he was going to cherish every minute of their time together. “I can’t either,” he agreed as Tommy said he couldn’t wait. “I won’t lie, the thought of losing you one day terrified me,” he admitted. It had been weighing on his mind ever since he realised that he was falling for Tommy and even though he’d made up his mind that he was going to be with Tommy regardless of whether he chose to stop ageing or not, Diego was glad that they were going to get their chance at forever. As Tommy tried to act cocky when Diego said he was irresistible, Diego rolled his eyes playfully. “We did,” he agreed as Tommy said they affected each other so much from the start. “I was yours from the moment you offered to buy me that first drink, it just took me a while to realise it.” He hadn’t been ready at first and it had taken him time to realise that he wanted something more with Tommy and he was so lucky that Tommy had kept his word and waited for him because he really didn’t know what he would have done if Tommy had given up on him and gotten together with someone else. As Tommy said he wanted to take him out on a date after they spent the night together the first time, Diego felt a smile touch his lips. “I remember. I felt like such a jerk turning you down at first, I wanted to say yes but I wasn’t ready.” For a long time he hadn’t felt like he would ever be ready but Tommy really had been patient with him and Diego was so grateful to him for that. As Tommy spoke again, Diego couldn’t help but laugh. “You’re kidding me, right? You’ve always been so far out of my league, babe,” Diego admitted. Even now the fact that they were still together felt like a dream to Diego but it was one that he never wanted to wake up from. “I know it is, baby. I have you so how can I not be happy?” he asked as he looked over at his boyfriend. Tommy made him happier than anyone ever had before and Diego really was looking forward to seeing what their future was going to hold. They already knew that they wanted to find a house of their own, get married and have kids but the truth was that even if it only ended up being the two of them then he would still be happy as long as he had Tommy by his side. For now Diego found himself pulling Tommy in for a kiss and it didn’t take them long to reach their room and get lost in each other the way they always did.
Afterwards Diego found himself lying with his head against Tommy’s chest and he traced light patterns over his boyfriend’s chest before shifting position and pressing a gentle kiss to his shoulder. “You know, I think we should have more days off like this,” he admitted, perfectly content in that moment as he lay there with the man he loved. TOMAS SILVA
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TOMAS SILVA
Kitsune
Posts: 132
Occupation:
Patrol Officer
Status:
In a Relationship
Partner:
Diego Alvarez
Played by:
Noe
he never learned how to love in small doses.
Last seen May 5, 2024 21:52:23 GMT
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Post by TOMAS SILVA on May 4, 2024 19:49:49 GMT
— and the stars whispered ‘come home’ —
Tomas felt a soft smile tug at the corner of his lips when Diego called him incredible. “I’m incredible? I’m afraid that’s all you, babe. I’m just learning from you.” Tomas said with a lovestruck smile resting on his lips. When Diego told him just how much he loved him and how happy he was that he was going to be staying with them, he couldn’t help the fond chuckle that escaped his lips. “I love you too, babe, very much. I’m very happy, too.” He replied, meaning every word that escaped his lips. He couldn’t wait to spend the rest of his life next to the people that he adores with his whole being. “Well, in that case, you don’t have to worry about it anymore because I’m not going anywhere. I promise.”
Tomas’ expression softened at Diego’s words. “I was ready to wait for you, for as long as it took. You weren’t being a jerk. You were protecting yourself and your heart.” He said in a soft voice, meaning every word because he had always been whipped for Diego and he was ready to wait for him to be ready, especially with how terrible his past relationship had been. He just wanted to show him that he wasn’t here to hurt him the same way that others had done. “Oh, yeah?” Tomas grinned when he told him that he’d always been so far out of his league. “I guess that checks out. I am pretty hot.” He joked with a grin tugging at the corner of his lips. “And I’m really happy too. I have you in my life, after all.” And it wasn’t long after that that they were pulling each other into a kiss and Tomas was melting into the kiss, returning it with all the love that he felt for Diego and he knew that even then, it wouldn’t be enough to show him just how much he loved him. But he had plans to show him all night long if he had to and honestly? He wanted to.
Tomas looked up at the ceiling, his hand playing absentmindedly with Diego’s hair before he looked down at his boyfriend with a smile tugging at the corner of his lips. “I’d love that.” He responded. “It’s not always that we have matching days off, but the second we do, I wouldn’t mind just spending them in bed with you like this. It’s all I could ever want.” Tomas leaned down to press a kiss on the top of Diego’s head before he let his head rest on the pillow again. “Especially when you’re so cuddly right after. It’s adorable, honestly.”
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DIEGO ALVAREZ
Dragon
Posts: 147
Age:
34
Occupation:
Firefighter/Paramedic
Status:
In a Relationship
Partner:
Tomas Silva
Played by:
Emma
I thought I was too broken to be loved until you came along
Last seen May 6, 2024 0:20:33 GMT
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Post by DIEGO ALVAREZ on May 5, 2024 14:46:20 GMT
"I wish I could take the credit but you were already that way when we met. I had already given up on love when you came along, you saved me," Diego said gently, his heart skipping a beat at the smile that was on Tommy's face right now. Tommy had told him from the very start that he was willing to wait years for him and Diego had needed to hear that more than he had realised. He knew that he couldn't take any credit for the amazing person that Tommy was, that was all down to him and Diego was pretty sure that no one else would have been able to make him fall for them the way Tommy had. Diego had known that he would have respected Tommy's decision if he’d decided that he wanted to continue ageing normally. That wasn't an option for Diego given that he was a dragon but he had known that he would have stayed by Tommy's side no matter what. A smile formed on Diego’s face as Tommy said he loved him and he let his hand rest against Tommy's cheek before leaning forward and kissing him gently. As he said he wasn't going anywhere, Diego’s smile widened. "I'm going to hold you to that, you know," Diego assured him. He had already lost Tommy once when he broke up with him to protect him and Diego knew that he wasn't going to lose Tommy again. "You really are one of a kind." Diego felt a smile touch his lips as Tommy said he was ready to wait as long as it took for him. "I know you were. You were so patient with me, far more than I deserved." He knew that there was a part of him that would always feel guilty for turning Tommy down at first but they had continued seeing each other anyway and Diego had finally felt ready to open his heart again. "You're the one person I don't need to worry about protecting my heart with, I know that now." It had broken his heart when Tommy had ended things but deep down Diego had always known that there had to be a reason behind it. Tommy wasn't like anyone that Diego had ever been with before and he knew that he had found the person he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. As Tommy said it checked out that he was out of Diego’s league because he was pretty hot, Diego couldn't help but laugh. "Oh, you're very hot. I would say you're a ten but that doesn't do you justice, you're off the charts," Diego said, meaning every word. Tommy was so handsome and Diego had seen that the moment they met but there was so much more to him than that and Diego knew it. As Tommy said he was happy too because he had him in his life, Diego’s smile returned. "This is how it's meant to be for us, I know it," he said, pouring everything he had into the kiss and losing himself in being with Tommy shortly after. Whenever they were together it felt like all was right with the world and Diego knew that he wouldn't want it any other way.
Lying with his head resting against Tommy's chest like this, Diego couldn't help but feel perfectly content and the way Tommy was playing with his hair was enough to draw a smile to Diego’s lips. Being with Tommy like this was such a simple thing but it meant the world to Diego and he knew better than to take it for granted. "Same here, there isn't anywhere I would rather be," Diego admitted. They didn't get days like this too often but Diego really hoped that they might be able to start having more days off together soon. A contented sigh escaped Diego’s lips as Tommy kissed the top of his head and Diego shifted position so he could press a kiss to his boyfriend's lips. "What can I say, you bring this side out in me," he chuckled. "I've never been like this with anyone else." Diego had been with a lot of people over the years but even with his ex he had never felt comfortable enough to be so vulnerable like this. Tommy was the only exception. Settling his head back against Tommy's chest once more, Diego would have been happy to stay like that for the rest of the day but it wasn't long before a knock on the door came and Diego frowned. "Are you expecting anyone babe?" he asked even though he knew that Tommy would have told him if he was. There was a part of Diego that hoped that by ignoring it whoever it was might just go away but then they knocked again and it was continuous so Diego knew they weren't going to go away. "Guess we'd better get up then," he groaned, forcing himself to get out of bed and pulling on some clothes before making his way to the front door. Opening it, he had to do a double take when he realised who it was. "Sarah?" he breathed as he took in the sight of his ex standing before him for the first time in around six years. "What are you doing here?" he asked, knowing that this couldn't just be a coincidence. "I'm writing a wrong. I've looked after the brat for five years and now it's your turn," she said as she pulled the bag she was carrying off her shoulder and dropped it down on the floor in front of him. "His birth certificate is in there along with a letter signing my parental rights over to you. Do what you want with him - keep him if you want or put him up for adoption, I don't care. He's your problem now," she continued. Diego couldn't deny that he was confused but Sarah soon took the hand of someone who was out of sight and pulled him into view - a boy with dark hair and Diego’s eyes who was around five years old. "Have a nice life," she said before turning around and walking away, leaving Diego only able to stare after her in a stunned silence as he tried to get his head around what was going on. TOMAS SILVA
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TOMAS SILVA
Kitsune
Posts: 132
Occupation:
Patrol Officer
Status:
In a Relationship
Partner:
Diego Alvarez
Played by:
Noe
he never learned how to love in small doses.
Last seen May 5, 2024 21:52:23 GMT
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Post by TOMAS SILVA on May 5, 2024 21:51:04 GMT
— and the stars whispered ‘come home’ —
Tomas felt a soft smile tug at the corner of his lips when Diego told him that he was already that way when they met. Honestly, he can’t remember what kind of person eh was before Diego. He was just so consumed by his boyfriend that he can’t remember a time before him. “So did you.” He replied in a soft voice when Diego told him that he’d saved him. They had both saved each other, they both entered each other’s lives right when they needed their presence the most and it helped them grow and fall in love even harder with each other. “Y’know I never go back on what I say.” Tomas replied when Diego told him that he was going to hold him to that. He replied with a soft smile when Diego told him that he was one of a kind. Diego’s compliments always made his heart skip a beat in the nicest way possible and he wanted to drown in those compliments and the sound of his voice. He continued listening to Diego intently before letting out a chuckle when he told him that he was off the charts. “That hot, huh?” He teased light-heartedly, finding the compliment to be really cute. Sounds like they were meant for each other from the beginning and it made him love Diego even more. He’d finally found the one and that thought occurred again as they laid in bed.
They held each other close and it would have stayed like this had it not been for the interruption. He frowned slightly before shaking his head. “No, not really.” He replied when Diego if he was expecting anyone. As Diego got up to answer the door, Tomas lingered behind, expecting Diego to come back quickly. “Babe?” Tomas called out when he didn’t come back. He frowned slightly before he got up and got dressed and by the time he had reached his boyfriend, he seemed like he was frozen in time. “Babe? What’s going on?” He repeated with concern in the tone of his voice. He stopped when he saw the five-year-old standing in front of Diego. “What the...?” Tomas approached the boy before peering outside to see if he could find the kid’s mom or dad nearby. “Is he lost or something?” Tomas asked, gently guiding the young boy inside so he wouldn’t get hurt. “Come in, buddy. It’s okay. I’m a nice cop and he’s a nice paramedic. We’ll get you to your parents, okay?” Tomas couldn’t help but feel like he was looking at a mini version of Diego, but maybe it was just some coincidence. “It’s like his things are with him...” Tomas couldn’t hold back that side of him that always tried to look for answers because then he wouldn’t have found the letter signing off the kid to Diego. “Oh, looks like there’s a letter in there. Maybe that’ll help us find his parents.” Tomas stood to his full height not long after, keeping his hand on the young boy’s shoulder just so he wouldn’t venture off and get hurt. “This...” Tomas’ smile soon fell when he saw Diego’s name along with a woman named Sarah. “Babe.” Tomas repeated again, looking at Diego again. “Babe, what’s going on here?”
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DIEGO ALVAREZ
Dragon
Posts: 147
Age:
34
Occupation:
Firefighter/Paramedic
Status:
In a Relationship
Partner:
Tomas Silva
Played by:
Emma
I thought I was too broken to be loved until you came along
Last seen May 6, 2024 0:20:33 GMT
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Post by DIEGO ALVAREZ on May 6, 2024 0:05:37 GMT
Diego had never thought that he would find someone as incredible as Tommy, all of his exes had been so wrong for him but he hadn't been able to see that at the time and after hearing so many times that he didn't deserve to be loved he had come to believe it. Tommy was the one who had showed him that it wasn't true, he had been so patient and so kind and it had taken Diego a while to realise that he had fallen in love with him but now he had there could be no going back to what his life was like before they met. Diego didn't want that life, he wanted the one that he and Tommy had talked about which would see them moving into a house of their own, getting married, getting a dog and then hopefully later on down the line starting a family of their own. That was the life that Diego often dreamed about when he closed his eyes at night and he couldn't wait for it to start but he knew that he didn't want to rush Tommy and push him away so he was trying to take it at his speed rather than jumping headfirst into things the way he usually did. "You never needed saving, baby. You saved yourself," Diego said gently. At first Diego had admired Tommy for just how together his life seemed to be and there was a part of him that still did now. Tommy had saved him several times over and for a long time Diego hadn't felt like he deserved it but the way Tommy looked at him with so much love had eventually worn him down and Diego knew he was lucky to be loved by such an incredible man. "That's very true," Diego admitted as Tommy said he never goes back on what he says. "I wouldn't let you even if you tried, you're stuck with me." Diego knew that they were made for each other and he knew that he wasn't going to let anything come between them. "Yes, that hot," he grinned as Tommy questioned it. Diego really couldn’t believe his luck a lot of the time and it had been that way ever since Tommy first came up to him and offered to buy him a drink. It would have been so easy for Diego to stay in Tommy's arms like this for the rest of the day but they were interrupted by a knock on the door and a persistent one at that. His frown deepened as Tommy said he wasn't expecting anyone. "Hopefully it'll be easy to get rid of them," Diego said as he got dressed and made his way to the front door. He didn't hear Tommy following him so he could only assume that Tommy had decided to wait for him in bed and Diego really hoped that he would be able to rejoin him soon. After Sarah's flying visit Diego was left stunned and when it became clear that she wasn't coming back, Diego’s gaze lowered to the boy standing in front of him. His son, if what Sarah had said was true. Diego could definitely see the resemblance and it was clear that the boy expected him to say something but no matter how hard he tried he couldn't make the words come out of his mouth so instead he simply opened and closed his mouth a couple of times. He couldn't even bring himself to answer Tommy when he called out to him and all he could do was watch as Tommy brought the boy into the apartment. He wanted to answer Tommy but he still couldn't find the words. Finally snapping out of it as Tommy asked again what was going on, Diego looked from the boy to Tommy and back again. "Don't worry, we're going to figure this out," he said to both of them as he took the boy's hand and led him over to the sofa. Turning the TV on, he put it onto a kids' channel before crouching down in front of the boy. "Are you hungry or can I get you something to drink?" he asked as he went on complete autopilot. As the boy asked for some juice, Diego nodded. "Sure. We'll be right back," he said before picking up the bag Sarah had left and taking Tommy's free hand in his before leading the way into the kitchen. Setting the bag down on the counter, Diego knew that Tommy probably had a million and one questions right now just like Diego did but in that moment he needed to find something, only withdrawing his hand from the bag once he’d found it - the boy's birth certificate. Sure enough it listed Sarah as his mom and Diego as his dad along with the boy's name - Alexis Alvarez. Letting out a shaky breath, he held the birth certificate out to Tommy. "That was my ex Sarah at the door. You remember I told you about her - the one who spent our whole relationship pointing out every flaw and imperfection I have?" he asked, pretty sure that Tommy would remember since he had a talent for that. She was the one that had caused Diego to have such low self esteem when he and Tommy met. "That's who was at the door. She said she has looked after the boy for five years and now it's my turn," he said, making sure to keep his voice low so Alexis wouldn't overhear even though he would have heard every word that Sarah had said. "That birth certificate lists me as his father but I swear I had no idea she was even pregnant when we broke up, let alone that she gave birth to a son," Diego continued, his eyes searching Tommy's as he spoke, needing Tommy to see that he was telling the truth. "Sarah said she's done with the boy, she has signed over her parental rights and she said she doesn't care whether we keep him or give him up," he concluded. It really did go to show what an awful person she was as far as Diego was concerned but then again he had already figured that out back when they were dating. "I'm so sorry baby," he breathed as his eyes met Tommy's. "I'll need to get a DNA test done but if he really is my son then I don't think I can just walk away," he said, tearing his gaze away for a moment so he could check that Alexis was alright. Seeing him quite happy in front of the television, Diego relaxed a little. Not only could Alexis be his son but if he was then he could also be a dragon like him too and Diego knew he couldn't leave the boy to figure it all out on his own, he just hoped that wouldn't mean the end of what he and Tommy had. "If this is all true then I want to do this with you but I know it isn't what we planned at all so I'll understand if this isn't what you want right now," he said, quickly blinking away the tears that stung his eyes just at the thought of losing Tommy. Diego had thought they would have plenty of time to figure out how they wanted to start a family but it seemed that decision had been taken out of their hands completely. This wasn't what Tommy had signed up for at all, hell it wasn't what Diego had signed up for either and he was always careful, and it was probably unfair of Diego to even hope that Tommy might decide to do this with him if it turned out that Alexis really was his son but he just couldn't stand to lose Tommy again. TOMAS SILVA
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