[Fraser answers truthfully, at least. But Ray should have expected that from the Mountie who could tell no lies. He's not so sure he wanted to hear the possibility of Vecchio and Fraser being a thing, but there's the admittance that he's not Benton's type, plus a whole bunch of criticism that Stanley can appreciate. It helps that these flaws on the form partner are being woven in with the occasional, reassuring kiss that's almost more distracting than the Mountie's words.
So maybe Vecchio isn't as much competition as Ray had thought, but he couldn't help feeling like second best to a guy who'd known Fraser much earlier on. Stanley had come in after that bonding had taken place, had missed Fraser's initial introduction to America, had missed helping his friend through so much of it, and missed being there for him when his father had died and his ex had screwed him over. He'd missed a lot, but he supposes he and Benton had had their own time together, had almost bonded on even ground of uncertainty. They'd certainly had some adventures together, and Vecchio could never claim to have spent months travelling alone with Fraser through the Canadian wilderness.
He had won. He didn't have Stella any more, but he had a job he'd learned to love again with a partner who made every part of it better. Life wouldn't be the same without Fraser, and Kowalski's got no clue how Vecchio can just up and leave to the other side of the country. Maybe that Italian asshole didn't appreciate what he already had any more than Stella did. They'd be good for each other.
And then Fraser's saying that 'L' word. Ray does wonder why he's not as surprised by it as he thought he would be, but it's really no different from all the times Fraser's proclaimed to be his partner and his friend. It was said with the exact same affection and Ray's pretty sure he means it. Canadian's don't lie.]
Yeah? You mean that? [So pleased and hopeful.]
I guess Vecchio doesn't know what he's missin' out on. Stella and Florida got nothin' on this. You might be a freak, Fraser, but you're my freak.
[Ray would take the freezing winter of the North over the muggy warmth of Florida any day, especially when he gets to keep Fraser and Dief by his side.
Of course he can't help but offer a flick of his tongue against Fraser's lips, a quick lick against them, just a little taunting.]
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So maybe Vecchio isn't as much competition as Ray had thought, but he couldn't help feeling like second best to a guy who'd known Fraser much earlier on. Stanley had come in after that bonding had taken place, had missed Fraser's initial introduction to America, had missed helping his friend through so much of it, and missed being there for him when his father had died and his ex had screwed him over. He'd missed a lot, but he supposes he and Benton had had their own time together, had almost bonded on even ground of uncertainty. They'd certainly had some adventures together, and Vecchio could never claim to have spent months travelling alone with Fraser through the Canadian wilderness.
He had won. He didn't have Stella any more, but he had a job he'd learned to love again with a partner who made every part of it better. Life wouldn't be the same without Fraser, and Kowalski's got no clue how Vecchio can just up and leave to the other side of the country. Maybe that Italian asshole didn't appreciate what he already had any more than Stella did. They'd be good for each other.
And then Fraser's saying that 'L' word. Ray does wonder why he's not as surprised by it as he thought he would be, but it's really no different from all the times Fraser's proclaimed to be his partner and his friend. It was said with the exact same affection and Ray's pretty sure he means it. Canadian's don't lie.]
Yeah? You mean that? [So pleased and hopeful.]
I guess Vecchio doesn't know what he's missin' out on. Stella and Florida got nothin' on this. You might be a freak, Fraser, but you're my freak.
[Ray would take the freezing winter of the North over the muggy warmth of Florida any day, especially when he gets to keep Fraser and Dief by his side.
Of course he can't help but offer a flick of his tongue against Fraser's lips, a quick lick against them, just a little taunting.]