• I Need You •

[Phoenix Austin McKenzie]

For those who knew Nix, the idea of him being with Payton was probably a little absurd, but then people had said that it made sense; they balanced out the relationship. If the white blonde boy had dated someone who was almost identical to himself then it would be nothing more than a hyperactive screaming match every five minutes and most other girls couldn’t handle the idea of a boyfriend who was just as likely to jump up and down on the bed as he was to run about the park and tackle someone to the ground in the nature of good fun. Still, they complimented each other and it wasn’t as though Phoenix gave a damn what anyone else thought about him or his life. His entire life he had been the outcast, the oddball; even his brothers weren’t as crazy as he was and none of the others would be thrilled with a bullet scar, at least not at first. Most men could probably appreciate the idea of battle scars and wearing them with pride.

He knew it would take both Pay and his family a bit of time for this to become easy, but he was optimistic about the whole thing. To be honest, his mother would just be overjoyed that finally there was someone to take care of her son and – try – to keep him on some sort of rein. He wished It could’ve been under easier and better circumstances where maybe Payton had more of a warning about what was about to unfold before her eyes. His family were definitely lively and when they were all at home it was hardly quiet around the dinner table; bickering, playful taunts and the voice of his mother trying to calm them all down while their father laughed and usually ended up getting blamed for their hyperactive and boisterous nature.

His eyebrows furrowed as Pay moved to face him, her hands signing out her confession. He chuckled softly and pulled her closer, his lips brushing his forehead. He wasn’t really the kind of PDA sort of guy, but he always kissed and hugs his friends so this was hardly anything to be worried about, even if Payton was in front of his mom and brother. “She’s pleased to meet you. And then I got told off for not mentioning you before.”

[/color] He didn’t mind if this was how they had to play it out for a little while. It would be easier if he could sign too, but he had a horrible feeling that it might be a while before he could get back to that with her and continue to learn more. His arm was killing him now and that was before the extent of the damage was even looked at. He probably should try moving something slightly, but he was much too afraid of upsetting Payton or his mom even more if something didn’t move properly.

Derek moved forward and closer to Payton, leaning down and kissing her cheek in the same manner that Nix used to greet her. The brothers were more alike than any of them would ever acknowledge, but Nix grinned, hoping that a similar personality might help her and not just overwhelm her. “My brother is an ass, I’m sorry you’re stuck with him and his newfound scars.”[/i] Derek said with a boyish smirk, dodging before Phoenix could hit him with his only good arm. His mom had picked up the doctor’s file and was looking at it as though she understood what all of it meant. “Ma, put it down and sit down. You fuss too much.”[/color] Nix said with a roll of his eyes. She looked up at her son and shook her head. “With sons like you, I have to fuss.” She said before complying with his wishes and sitting on a free chair. Nix was exhausted already and this had only gone on for five minutes so far!
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TAGGED! Payton <3
WORDS! 701!
OUTFIT! Just a Big Kid
LYRICS! The Ballad of Serenity - - - Sonny Rhodes
NOTES! <3

[Payton Elouisa Rhodes]

Payton's eyes kept darting shyly to the three faces around her, trying to pick up similarities between Nix and his family members. He looked nothing like his mother; that she already knew. But, his brother... a lot of their features were almost the same, a fact that somewhat encouraged her. Maybe, she could understand him, if he spoke somewhat like Nix did. She hoped so; she wanted to be able to talk to someone other than her boyfriend.

While the family may have been one of the loudest in the world, to her, they were completely silent. No noises left their throats, no screams or shouts echoed through her head; there was nothing but the shape of sounds on their lips. It was probably a good thing because, otherwise, she would've been hidden away already, retreating into her shell and refusing to come out until they were gone. Part of her still wanted to run now as she sadly admitted that she couldn't understand any of the conversations around her; she was happy Nix was so understanding about all of this.

Pay gave him a tiny frown as he tried to pull her down next to him again, knowing that he needed to keep still. He'd already been jostling about since the moment she appeared in the doorway and, since her panic was slightly quieting, she was beginning to realize that he shouldn't be moving about so much if he was injured. But, then again, when was Nix ever still? She gave him a stern look, fussing with a pillow as an attempt to make him more comfortable. "Stop moving," she scolded gently, carefully pressing herself into his side though she was still nervous with his mother in the room. After his summary, Pay turned her head and put on her best attempt at a smile, one hand lacing through her boyfriend's good one, giving him a silent thank you for being her translator.

As his brother came closer to her and kissed her cheek, she had to fight the instinct to jump away in surprise. It wasn't like she wasn't used to it by now, having dated Nix for a few months, it was just that she wasn't used to other people doing it. Pay gave him a nervous smile, eyes focused intently on his lips as she realized that she could pick out reasonable words from them. He spoke like Nix did. Her heart did a little flutter as hope coursed through her; maybe this wouldn't go terribly after all. Releasing Nix's hand and looking to him again, her fingers moved more confidently as she signed. "Tell him I'm glad to meet him, and the same to your mom." Pay bit the inside of her lip, casting a guilty glance at his mother again. She felt bad for not being able to talk to her. "Explain to her why I can't understand? And say that I fuss over you plenty," she added, giving Nix a tiny, playful smile as she finished, having caught the anxious looks from his family. Pay reached up to kiss his forehead, knowing that she should probably move but loathing the idea. Besides, there were only two chairs in the room; where else could she go?

WORDS: 576!
TAG: Nixxy!
LOCATION: The Hospital O:
OUTFIT: Polyvore hates me right now >.<
MUSIC: Please Don't Leave Me by Pink
NOTES: <3 <3 <3