we were born ready
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He was already excited, and more than a little touched. This was proof, plain and true—as if Raleigh had needed it—that Charlie viewed him as an actual, proper friend, for all they’d still yet to properly introduce themselves. Someone he wouldn’t give up. That he still wanted to meet him. That he still wanted more, still wanted Raleigh. That they had a chance to try, now.
And, a little selfishly, Raleigh was glad that he’d been able to put off exchanging names. It’d give him a hell of a kick, to see Charlie’s expression when Raleigh Becket turned up to his graduation ceremony. When he realised he’d asked out his idol. He wondered if Charls would be tongue-tied, to realise that his self-described best mate was also his hero—was also his maybe soon-to-be boyfriend. Probably for a minute or so, but any longer than that and Charlie’d be cussing him out for it. Raleigh couldn’t wait.
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- Part 1 of we were born ready
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“Raleigh, hey,” Tendo said. He looked a little older than Raleigh remembered, a little more haggard, as if Yancy’s death had been hard on him too.
Raleigh looked around. He didn’t usually hallucinate Tendo alone. He’d been Raleigh’s friend yes, but he’d meant more to Yancy—whenever he saw Tendo, these days, it was in the context of Yancy’s memories.
“What’cha looking for, Rals?” Tendo asked, hesitant. Raleigh didn’t bother turning back to face him. Even if it was only a memory, Raleigh always appreciated seeing Yancy. It made him feel like he wasn’t alone, let him pretend for just a moment that everything hadn’t fallen apart.
“Looking for Yance,” he shrugged. “If I’m hallucinating you, he’s gotta be here too.”
“Raleigh. Hey, Ranger. You’re not hallucinating, I’m- I’m really here.”
Raleigh blinked.
“Tendo? You- what- the fuck, man?”
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- Part 2 of we were born ready
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“You signed up for whatever I say you signed up for, Ranger. You learn from Chuck before you drift with Mako again,” or you won’t drift with Mako again, of course, went unsaid. Raleigh glowered like he’d heard it anyway.
“Yes sir,” he muttered, mutinous, eyes blazing. And Chuck hadn’t had time to process this, hadn’t- he was going to have to drift with Raleigh. He was going to get to—have to—drift with Raleigh. Oh holy hell.
And Raleigh hated the idea. Of course he did, Chuck could hardly expect differently. He himself was pissed, actually, because he didn’t want Raleigh in his head. Chuck might, possibly, be in love with Raleigh Becket, but that didn’t mean he had to like him. And he didn’t. Raleigh was an entitled, self-absorbed ass. Chuck did not want to do this. But, he also didn’t have a choice. What else was new, huh?
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- Part 3 of we were born ready