Like Tattoos on This Town

@ spencer reid;
Zacky smirked at her, "you haven't been saying that." He winked at her. He couldn't help the laugh that left his lips as she said she'd keep him around. He shook his head, as he watched her take a bit of his burger. He watched her actions loving how she was so carefree at times. "I wouldn't know you stole it." He teased her before taking his burger and taking a bit out of it. Chewing slowly he savored the taste. "Worcestershire sauce," he informed her, "though they didn't put egg in it." He raise a brow surprised he knew that. "My grandmother used to make these all the time. Don't tell me you forgot." He gave her a playful glare. Though this was far from the way his grandmother cooked it.

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Laney took his keys before heading to the door, and unlocking it. She smiled as she opened the door from him. He walked past with his hands full off bags, she turned to look out side noticing the trunk to his car was closed. Smiling she closed the door before heading into the kitchen. She stood in the door way watching as he put up groceries. She walked over to him before grabbing a few items from the bags and setting them aside as they'd need them for the lesson. Once finished she had him join her at the table seeing as he didn't have much counter space. "So these can be made hundreds of different ways, but this is how my mom taught me." She laid out three pieces of bread in front of him and herself. "So first you start with two pieces of cheese." She placed them on the outside pieces for bread. "Then meat, I like to do ham on one side and turkey on the other." She showed him what she meant by laying the meat over the cheese. "Then next is dressing." She cover both sides of the middle piece of bread before putting it down on the ham, then picked the other piece of meat covered bread and placed it on top of it. "So next you roll this in egg, then cook it in butter." She smiled, before motioning for him to make his. She was going to let him cook both of their food. But she just wanted to give him a hands on walk through with the prep.

Hayden glared playfully at Zacky when he teased her about stealing his burger. He was such a smartass sometimes, but then again, so was she. "Your grandmother did not make Worcestershire sauce burgers," Hayden said. "I don't know of anyone that does besides this place. It's just weird. I'll just stick to my bacon cheeseburger." She stuck her tongue out at Zacky before picking up her cheeseburger. It was familiar, but definitely better than Zacky's. When she was finished, Hayden pushed away her plate, leaning back in her chair. "You ready to go dancing?" she said teasingly to Zacky.

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Matt followed Laney into his house, putting away the cold groceries. He sat down at the table with her, watching as she made a sandwich. "That looks a lot more complicated than it needs to be," he said. Egg and butter? It just seemed like a little much. Matt followed her instructions, replacing the ham on his sandwich with salami. He made up a little egg wash, dipping both sandwiches in it before turning back to Laney. "Now when you say cook them in butter, do you mean frying or baking or what?"

@ spencer reid;
Zacky nodded his head, "she did to, I can prove it." He informed her, having found the recipe when he was cooking dinner for her the other night. "I'm telling you there's something off about this burger, but she did used to make them." He smirked at her, "care to put that tongue to use?" He teased her suggestively, sending a wink her way. He then turned back to his burger eating it. He watched as she quickly finished, though he wasn't surprised she was a much smaller person than him. Nodding he pushed his plate away. "As ready as I'll ever be." He informed her before taking a large swig of his drink, then standing. Offering her his hand he pulled her over to the cashier so he could pay and then they'd be on their way.

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Laney chuckled before shaking her head. "It's very filling." She informed him, "though my dad usually eats two." She sometimes had trouble finishing the first one. "Here I'll show you." She grabbed a skillet, before putting about a tablespoon in it. Letting it melt and coat the bottom of the pan. She then place both egg covered sandwiches into the pan. "Now you'll leave them there for about five minutes and then flip them." She informed him. "The egg part should be golden brown. And the cheese will be melted." She let him take over, stepping to the side and propping herself up against the small cabinet.

"Alright, prove it, then," Hayden teased. She rolled her eyes at his comment about her tongue, knowing that would very likely happen later that night. After all, was it really a date if they didn't end up having sex later? Taking Zacky's hand when they stood, she followed him over to the register so he could pay. "I'm so excited to go dancing," Hayden said as she gave Zacky directions to the club. Well, technically she was just excited to spend a little time with Zacky, but going out and doing something together made it better.

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"I may end up eating two, too," Matt said. He could put away some food. He watched Laney as she grabbed a skillet and put a little butter in it. He listened to her directions, using a fork to flip the sandwiches over after five minutes. "These smell really good," Matt said. Maybe it was because he was so damn hungry, but it was making his stomach growl. After another five minutes, he removed the sandwiches from the skillet and put them onto two plates. "Lunch is served," he announced.

@ spencer reid;
Once he was being the wheel of his truck he listened to her directions, he wasn't looking forward to the dancing. But he knew that he wouldn't tell her that. He wanted more than anything to make her happy. After stopping in front of the bar, her pulled into a parking spot. He got out before going around and opening her door for her. His hand moving into her leg, gently rubbing her thigh. "Are you ready babe?" He asked before lifting his hand for her to take, then helping her out. He was looking forward to having a beer, but he wouldn't be able to drink to much.

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Laney smiled up at him, "so you've finished you're first cooking lesson." She told him, before taking her plate and setting it down at the table. "And to think now you'll be able to make yourself another one should you want it." She told him, before moving to the refrigerator. Pulling out a coke and ranch dressing. "Would you like a drink?" She asked him, before pour some of the dressing on her plate, then offering him some. She preferred having her decker dipped in ranch.

Hayden could tell by the look on Zacky's face that he wasn't too excited about going dancing, but she appreciated that he wasn't saying anything. She would just have to find a way to make it up to him later. She was sure there were plenty of things he enjoyed doing that she wouldn't. But compromise was just a part of a relationship. "Yeah, let's go," Hayden said, nodding as she slipped out of the car. She took Zacky's hand as they walked to the bar, showing her ID to the guy at the door before slipping it back into her wallet. "Let's have a drink before we start dancing," she suggested. She smirked at Zacky. "Loosen up a little."

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"There was honestly a lot less fire and chaos than I was expecting," Matt said, chuckling. "And this is definitely something I'll be making in the future." When Laney asked him what he wanted to drink, Matt shook his head. "I can get my own drink," he told her. "This is my house. And no thanks on the ranch, that's...kind of gross. No offense." Matt just wasn't really a ranch person unless there was salad or veggies involved. "So...is there going to be some sort of dessert lesson after dinner?" Matt asked. "I need to know how to cook sweet things, too."

@ spencer reid;
Zacky smiled as she suggested they get a drink first. "Now you're talking my language." He teased her as they walked up to the bar. He smiled at the man behind the bar, quickly getting served their drinks. He nursed his beer, smiling over at Hayden. He could see himself coming back to this place. The bar tenders were those older men that had tattoos, most from their time in the service. But they didn't judge him on his full sleeves. And looking around, it felt like a bit of a biker bar, though a lot less people than he thought would be here. "Care for a game?" He motioned to the pool table. Knowing that getting out of dancing wasn't happening but he could at least put it off for a bit.

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Laney smiled at him, "normally fires happen when people don't pay attention to the stove, or try to do to much at one time." She told him, before smiling. "Well hopefully the things I teach you will be something you'll like making." She sat down as he said he'd get himself something to drink. She just figured she was up that she'd get it. Opening the ranch she poor some on her plate. "To each their own." She told him taking a bite of her food, before freezing at the mention of dessert. "Um, I didn't think about dessert." She told him after swallowing her food. "You said you wanted to stay away from sweet." She told him, slightly scolding. Knowing that she didn't plan for any kind of lesson.

Hayden knew suggesting a drink would get Zacky's attention. She followed him to the bar, leaning against the counter as they ordered their drinks. She smiled when she noticed how comfortable Zacky seemed now. At least now she didn't feel so bad about dragging him here. "Um well, I'll watch you play," Hayden said, laughing. "I'm terrible at pool. I barely know how to play." Hayden sat at a table next to the pool table Zacky had chosen, sipping at her daiquiri. This thing was delicious and she would probably have a few too many tonight. But she knew Zacky wasn't going to be drinking a lot because he had to drive and she knew he would take care of her.

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"Hell, the first time I'm cooking alone I'll probably forget I'm cooking and start a fire," Matt said, laughing. he took a bite of his sandwich, sort of groaning. "Oh my God, this is so good," he said. "I'm a good chef. Of course, it helped that I had such a good teacher." He smirked at Laney, taking a sip of his drink. "Hey, sweet things won't hurt every once and awhile," he continued. "But we don't have to do that tonight if you don't want to. I'm fine with just the sandwiches." When he was finished, Matt stood up to place his plate into the sink. "So what should we do now?" he asked Laney.

@ spencer reid;
Zacky rolled his eyes as she said she watch. "There isn't a point in playing by yourself." He teased her. "I'll teach you." He told her setting up the table, he racked the balls before motioning for her to join him. He wasn't about to let this night be all about her wants, or his for that matter. She wanted to get him to dance, then she could at least attempt to play pool. Beside it's a sport you get better at by playing, like most things. And beside most people were terrible at pool though they still enjoyed playing.

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Laney shook her head. "That's what most people think but you're not stupid Matt." She told him. "And beside with these you had to stand over the stove, they were that quick to cook." She finished eating her food, smiling at him as he complemented his food and her teaching. "Well I figured enchiladas would be enough for tonight, and if you want something sweet afterwards we can go to McDonald's and get some ice cream." She teased him, before shrugging. "I don't care." She told him, honestly. She just liked spending time with him.

Hayden made a face when Zacky motioned for her to join him. She really wasn't that great at pool, but she also kind of hated it. But she guessed she couldn't expect him to dance with her if she didn't play pool with him. "I guess you can go first," Hayden said. She didn't know how good he was, but maybe he was good enough that he would sink a lot of balls before she had to play. When it was finally her turn, Hayden grabbed a cue stick and stepped up to the pool table. "Alright, help me out here," she said to Zacky.

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"Yeah, but what about the first time I cook something in the oven?" Matt asked. "I've burnt my fair share of frozen pizzas before. I usually end up falling asleep or forgetting to set the timer. Although one time I tried to cook one while I was drunk but I forgot to turn the oven on so it was still frozen when I went to check on it. I was pissed." Matt laughed. "Enchiladas sound good," he said. "And I'm definitely down for McDonald's afterward. If their ice cream isn't broken, that is. And then I guess we can decide what to do after that when we come to it."

@ spencer reid;
Zacky smiled as he aligned his cue up, hitting the white ball. Standing back up he watched as the table set. The balls breaking and rolling around though unluckily for him none made it into a pocket. Watching as she moved to the table he smirked as she bent over it before demanding his help. "Okay." He chuckled before moving up behind her, his body laying out over hers. "What you want to do is hold it just right." He instructed, helping her mold her hand right. "Then line up with the ball you want to hit." He helped her angle it just right. "Now just hit it." He informed her stepping back.

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Laney let out a laugh at his story about cooking drunk. "Well one, never cook when drunk." She teased him. "But the point of learning to cook is you learn about the importance of timing, and learning not to catch things on fire." She shook her head. "I always tell my dad if your not serious about learning how to cook and doing it responsible stay the fuck out of the kitchen." She told him, "The important thing to remember is doing it wrong can kill." She nodded smiling at him, knowing that even thought they had work tomorrow she didn't want the night to end.

Hayden smirked as Zacky moved up behind her to help her with her turn. She pushed her backside back against him a little harder than she needed to as he helped her line up her shot, wanting to just mess with him a little bit. When Zacky stepped back, Hayden took her shot, not surprised when the cue ball went off in the opposite direction than she'd wanted it to. "Well fuck," Hayden said, laughing as she straightened back up. She looked over at Zacky, pouting playfully. "I suck," she said, sitting down again. She reached for her daiquiri, taking a long drink. "Alright, why don't you take your turn and bend over that pool table so I can stare at your cute little butt?" Hayden teased.

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"Well, what am I supposed to do when I'm hungry and drunk?" Matt asked. "Starve? You're not saying you want me to starve, do you?" He plopped down next to Laney on the couch, tossing his arm over her shoulder. "So, do I get a kiss for being such a good little student?" he asked, smirking lightly at her. He gave his eyebrows a slight wiggle. With most girls, Matt wouldn't ask, he would just kiss them, letting his lips and his hands do the talking for him. But Laney was a bit younger and certainly more innocent than any of the girls he'd been with in the past, so he would do things a little differently.

@ spencer reid;
Zacky shook his head as he watched the ball spin out of control the opposite direction. "You're hitting the ball to hard, and you need to loosen your grip on the cue." He informed her, knowing that if she tried she'd get the hang of it. "With pleasure." He teased her, before doing as she requested and leaned down and took his turn. Sinking the first two balls before scratching. "Your turn love." He told her moving back to her.

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Laney let out a laugh, before shaking her head. "Make a sandwich." She teased him, as he sat next to her. She cuddled into his side as his arm draped over her. Smiling up at him she couldn't help be feel a ease with him. Even though he'd just asked for a kiss, she leaned forward. Placing a gentle kiss to his lips. She like that he asked, but at the same time she liked it when he just did it. "You don't have to ask." She told him in between kisses, liking the way he treated her. But she didn't want to be babied. She wanted he to treat her like she was a woman, and she'd slow him down should she feel the need to do so.

Hayden smirked when Zacky did as she asked, not even trying to be subtle as she let her gaze drift down to his backside. He really did have a cute little butt. She almost pouted when he stood up straight again, sighing when he said it was her turn again. "Help me," Hayden whined, pouting at Zacky. "You know I'm not very good." She grabbed her pool stick and stepped up to the table, waiting for Zacky to step up behind her again. As she was trying to decide which ball to try and hit, she noticed a couple of girls eyeing Zacky, so she stopped him as he tried to pull away from her. "Help me make the shot," Hayden told him. She and Zacky might not be officially official, but he was still hers and Hayden didn't like those other girls looking at him. And oddly enough, she'd never really been all that jealous over any of the guys she'd been with in the past. But Zacky was just different.

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"But sandwiches aren't very filling," Matt whined. He smiled when Laney kissed him, raising an eyebrow when she said he didn't have to ask. He didn't think she really knew what she was asking for when she said she wanted to treat her like any other girl. Because if she was any other girl, he would probably have her naked in his bed by now. "Alright, next time I won't ask," Matt said softly, smirking at her. He leaned in to kiss Laney again, this time a bit harder. He reached up to touch her face, cupping her cheek before he slipped his hand into her hair, tangling his fingers in it gently and pulling her head back to expose a bit more of her neck. Just like with every new girl he dated, Matt would have to find out where the sensitive spots were along he neck and jaw, and with Laney, it would be twice as much fun because, well, no one would know but him. Kissing along her jaw to her neck, Matt sucked gently on the skin just underneath Laney's ear.

@ acid rain;
Zacky was more that giddy and willing to help. He nibbled on his lip a bit as he helped her line up the shot. He went to pull back, but stopped when she pleaded with him. "Alright." He smiled, before cuddling back up to her. His hands moving to guide her cue back to aim. "Loosen your grip." He breathed out into her ear, "now just slide the cue forwards." He released the cue as she took the shot, smiling when the white ball actually made contact with the intended ball.

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Laney smiled at him before feeling his lips back on hers, this time with a bit more eagerness. Feeling her face heat with his touch she could feel her heart trying to beat out of her chest. She'd never felt this before the kisses they've shared before where soft and almost sweet like. This was something that tied her stomach in knots, and made her squeeze her thighs together. Her eyes popped open feeling him tug at her hair, though she made no effort to stop him. Nibbling on her lip she tensed lightly at his touch, but felt a fire burning on her skin. The way he touched her was indescribable and she was rather enjoying the attention he was lavishing upon her. Shifting into his touch she closed her eyes, his lips touching places she'd never thought would feel good. A soft moan escaped her mouth as she felt the skin slip past his lips.

Hayden was glad when Zacky gave into her pleas and moved closer to her again. She did as he instructed, smiling when she actually managed to hit the ball. But she hadn't hit it quite hard enough, so it stopped just short of the pocket. As she straightened up, Hayden looked over at the girls who'd been eyeing Zacky, smirking to herself when she saw the looks on their faces. They obviously weren't happy to see Hayden and Zacky so cozy. "So...your turn again?" she asked, taking a seat at their table. She pulled her drink close and took a long sip. It was slightly melted at this point, so she mostly got tequila. She wouldn't be surprised if she was very drunk by the time the night was over. But Hayden was very affectionate when she was drunk, so she didn't think Zacky would mind.

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Matt knew he'd found one of the spots he'd been looking for when he heard Laney moan softly and he smirked against her skin. This would be easier than he thought and more fun, too. He just had to be careful that he didn't take things far because while Laney seemed to be okay with the kissing and a little exploration, he wasn't sure how she would feel about the things that usually followed. "You've got to tell me what's okay and what's not, alright?" Matt told her, whispering the words against her ear. "I don't want to do anything to make you uncomfortable. By the way, you don't have to sit back and let me have all the fun. Explore a little bit, whatever you're comfortable with."

@ acid rain;
Zacky stepped back from Hayden once she made the shot. He smiled as she seemed to get it, though her hit still was to light. His eyes watched as she smirked, and his eyes traveled towards where she looked. Noticing the women sitting at the bar. He rolled his eyes before turning his attention to Hayden. "Yeah, it is." He told her, stepping up to the table. "How about we make this interesting?" He smiled at her. "If I make this next shot I get a kiss." He smirked at her, before lining up the shot and sinking it. "Time to pay up." He told her.

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Biting down on her lip Laney peered up at him. She was having fun allowing him to explore. But he was right she would have to inform him sooner or later that she was a virgin. And she had never done anything and honestly she was excited that he was so open to explore. Most guys would just want to jump into bed. She was thankful he was taking things slow. "I know," she told him before moving up on to her knees. Shifting to peer at him, before placing her lips back on to his. "I was enjoying this." She whispered out placing kisses along his jaw, before nipping at it. Even though this was new, it was so exciting. And her embarrassment wavered as her excitement grew.

"Interesting?" Hayden repeated, smirking. When she heard Zacky's idea, she rolled her eyes playfully. "That's your definition of interesting? A kiss? You and I must read different dictionaries." Hayden wasn't surprised when Zacky made the shot, so she was already on her feet when he told her to pay up on his little bet. She stepped forward to kiss him, putting a little bit more force into it than was probably appropriate for a public setting. "Alright, you got your kiss, take your next shot," Hayden said, giving him a playful pat on the bottom.

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Matt was glad to hear that Laney was enjoying herself. He was so worried that he would try and move things faster than she wanted them to go. He knew she was a virgin, he wasn't an idiot. Matt closed his eyes when he felt Laney kissing his jawline, although they quickly opened again when he felt her teeth pinching his skin. "Feeling a little more confident, I see?" Matt teased. "Try not to do too much of that though or uh, well." He paused, not really sure how to say what he wanted to say without just saying it.

@ acid rain;
Zacky smirked as he felt her lips, his hands moving to her hips to keep her close to him. Though not at all disappointed with the results. Watching her closely he could see the playfully twinkle in her eyes, before he felt the smack to his ass. "Okay, you'll pay for that." he teased her. Then leaned down to take his next shot.

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Laney let out a soft laugh when she heard him stumble over his words. "So it's okay for you to tease, but not me." She questioned him, letting her hands rest on his chest, giving him a slight pout. "Don't worry I'll play nice." She chuckled, loving the way he made her feel free. Sure she still got self conscious, but when he was touching and kissing on her, she lost herself in it. He made her feel like they could do anything and she wouldn't regret it. Leaning into him she press a light kiss to his lips.

"Ooh, I'm so scared," Hayden teased. She jumped to her feet. "I'm going to go get another drink! I'll be right back." Grabbing her empty glass, she headed towards the bar, giving Zacky another pat on the bottom as she walked past. She enjoyed getting to flirt with him like this, something she'd wanted to do when she was younger. Of course, things were different now that they were adults and what they were doing could likely have a much different outcome, but it was still fun nonetheless. "What did I miss?" Hayden asked, returning to the pool table. "Is it my turn? And don't think I've forgotten about dancing."

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"I didn't say it wasn't okay for you to tease," Matt said. "Just saying you might want to be careful or you might end up in a situation you don't want to be in." He would never force Laney to do anything she didn't want to or wasn't ready to do, but he that didn't mean he wanted to be left with a problem to take care of. It was just easier to stop things before they got that far. Matt smiled against Laney's lips when she kissed him, tightening his grip on his hips just a little. "Would your dad be mad if you came home with a hickey?" Matt asked, smirking as he nosed along her jawline. "Or would that be too much for you? Be honest."