Pride Underground
Finalising pride month 2013 with the first Undefeated (the visual novel) fanfic ever!
Even in the depths of the wrestling complex, pride month was mildly celebrated.
To Zander, this was mildly amusing, recalling the memes with evil video game companie celebrating pride month. Alas, he was only out recently, and his feelings were a bit mixed. He was a reserved person, so the out and about pride vibes didn't gel with him. But they certainly did with his friends.
He was on the reational room, the same beach setting as always, albeit with pride flags waving on posts. Redline was riding Bruce on the water, wrestling against another pair. The hyena fell off frequently to the water, but the mood was infectious. Bucky was acting as their life guard... which mostly consisted of wearing nothing but a red speedo and chewing the guys occasionally.
He was hot, but Zander had eyes for another older gentleman.
"Quite the view, uh?" Dr. Drayden said, a martini in one of his paws.
He was wearing nothing but a beach shirt and a speedo of his own, but that alone wasn't what drove Zander to him.
The deer didn't respond, lost staring at Drayden. He realised that could go uncomfortable rather quickly, so he took a piña colada of his own.
"You know, you're not bad looking yourself" Drayden comment, sipping from his cup.
Zander spit his piña colada.
"Oh, I noticed you staring."
Drayden pat Zander affectionately on the back.
"Seems like I haven't lost my good looks."
Zander sighed.
"No, you haven't."
They both stood in silence for a while. The longer it dragged out, the more anxious Zander felt, and this caught the good doctor's attention.
"Hey, I find you pretty good looking too!"
Maybe it was the (little) alcohol taking effect, but Zander felt quite admired.
One might even say proud.
He flexed for Drayden's benefits, and the two laughed. On Zander's end, though, the laughter died, replaced by a need to express himself.
"You're more than your good looks, Doc. You're kind, you're smart. I feel safe with you."
"Aw, Zander."
Drayden opened his arms, inviting a hug, and a hug they got. They tood by each other, the fake sunlight bathing their bodies.
"I find you an extraordinary young man as well, Zander. I'm just concerned about work relationships."
This made Zander's heart drop, but just then Drayden cupped his face with his paw.
And they kissed.