Francis was sprawled out on the runway when Ryan walked up and stood over him. “Is your plan to die?” he asked, and watched as his friend opened one eye and lifted a hand to block out any sun that Ryan wasn’t blocking.
“I looked at the schedule, no arrivals or departures until tomorrow morning.”
“What a shame. Is there a reason you are out here pouting?” Ryan asked. ”Sometimes I forget you are older than me.” He said, nudging him with his foot. “Your mom is looking for you.”
“Please kill me”
“You are so dramatic Barton.”
“Seriously she hasn’t left me alone since I got here Ry. I just want some peace and quiet. She just wants to assess my training and tell me that my dad has done a shitty job honing my abilities. As if she didn’t lose full custody for exposing me to testing of super soldier serums.” Francis ranted.
“Wow, well, I don’t know what I can really do, she is a higher level then me. But you can hide out in my room until she gives up.”
“Really?”
“Yes. I mean. I might be able to get James or Azari here to come get you. Your dad should be the last resort but if you really don’t want to be here. She can’t keep you here.”
“She made sure I wasn’t authorized to fly anything.”
“That explains why you are out here.” Ryan said and held out his hand, Francis immediately taking it. “I have the nerf archery set you can play around with if you get bored.”
“Sounds good. I might nap.”
“Weren't you just doing that?”
“The ground is uncomfortable.”
“And who said you could use my bed?”
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James Rogers sat down next to Azari, who was currently glaring into the distance. “So who is that directed toward?” He asked, only for the Prince to glare at him. “I didn’t do anything.”
“You let him go with Ryan.” Azari said, and James smiled, before getting smacked by Azari. “Not funny. I don’t like when he hangs out with him alone. “ he huffed “Its not funny.”
“You are just really adorable when you are jealous. Francis is just hanging out with him. He’s allowed to have friends. You don’t get mad when he’s with Mara.”
“He's more likely to get arrested when he’s with Mara, which is much more acceptable than flirting with Ryan.” Azari said. “I just don’t want him to leave us.”
“Zar, he’s not going to leave us.” James reassures him.
“But Ryan is cute, in a different way. And he idolizes Francis.” Azari said, laying his head on James’ shoulder.
“I don’t know how I ended up with two very dramatic boyfriends.” James said. “Look, Francis and Ryan are just friends, They have a common interest in archery and spend time with Clint.”
“I know. He’s just…:
“Not spending time with you, but did you really want to go to the range?”
“No…”
“Then it's better that he went with Ryan, they both get practice in, and you aren’t tortured.” James reasoned with him. Azari sighed loudly and James put his arm around him. “We’re going out to dinner tonight by the way. Francis made reservations.” Azari glanced up at the red head. “Just the three of us.”
“Okay.”
“Let’s hope he doesn’t end up in the emergency room before then.”