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"Get out."
He looked up at the ragged, scrappy man before him, his glowering eyes filled with hate. The latter merely grinned back, the dim casino lights dancing off his wire-rimmed glasses as he ran a hand through his messy, unkempt brown hair.
"But I only just got here~!"
The slender, black haired man took a sudden step toward the other as he drew a small blade and extended it in front of him.
"Get the fuck out of here, before I send you back to hell."
He growled, his quietly threatening tone nonetheless echoing throughout the cavernous hall. The other man seemed to be completely at ease despite the words and weapon being pointed at him. He laughed, reaching into the pocket of his long brown jacket and pulling out a pack of cigarettes and a lighter.
"Want one?"
He offered the box to the black-haired man after delicately removing one for himself. The black-haired man in question scowled, but nonetheless took one of the proffered cigarettes. The taller man smirked and flicked the lighter, nimbly lighting both cigarettes before dropping both the box and the lighter back into his pocket.
Both men were quiet for a few moments, the taller one leaning against a pillar in this grand foyer and the other hovering begrudgingly nearby. Finally, the latter broke the silence.
"Why'd you come back here."
It was a question, but his infliction was carefully flat in its delivery. The other man turned, meeting his curious gaze.
"I missed you."
"Bullshit!"
The black-haired man hissed, slamming his foot down as he took an ominous step toward the tall, lanky man covered in scars.
"You never fucking cared and you never will. So tell me why you're really here or I'll k-"
The brown-haired man cut him off, gently placing a battered hand to the other's lips.
"I've always cared. I've made a lot of stupid decisions, and done horrible things. And I've lied, and cheated, and bluffed my way to where I am now. But believe me when I say I've always cared."
He paused for a moment, seemingly trying to find the right words for what he wished to convey.
"Everything I did, it was for you. It was… it was always for you."
His smugly calm demeanor had dropped now, replaced by an expression of genuine regret. He turned to the smaller man. He hesitated for a moment, appearing conflicted. Finally, he spoke again.
"I'm... sorry."
The black-haired man's eyes widened in surprise, and he froze. About ten seconds passed before he regained his composure.
"Never thought I'd hear you say that."
He took the cigarette out of his mouth, letting it dangle between his fingers.
"I was fucking devastated when you left."
He turned toward the taller man.
"You left me. I was broken and devastated from losing you, and look where I am now!I've built an empire. Without you"
He swept his arm grandly, gesturing to the large and lavish casino they were both standing in.
"And for you to waltz back in here as if you can just pick up where we left off...!"
His voice rose, anger and hurt creeping in. He stopped, fist clenched and eyes tightly shut to avoid a burst of tears. Finally, he spoke again.
"Go fuck yourself."
He turned away from the taller man, taking a few steps toward the grand staircase leading to his office.
The brown-haired man sighed in defeat. He too turned, but toward the door. He placed a hand on the knob, but then stopped.
"I love you."
The other man stopped dead in his tracks. Now the tall bastard had uttered two impossible phrases. The black-haired man whirled back around, eyes still wide with shock.
"I love you, and... I want to stay. For real this time. Please."
The smaller man glanced him over, before pinching the bridge of his nose in exasperation and sighing loudly.
"If you're staying, you work for me. Guest room is up the stairs to the right. You're not getting a kiss so get that out of your goddamn head. And take a damn shower!"
The other man laughed teasingly as he made his way toward the stairs.
"On it, boss."
The black-haired man rolled his eyes, unable to hide the small smirk spreading across his face.
"One more thing."
He paused for just one moment more, for dramatic effect.
"Welcome home."