#carlos reyes x tk strand

[sznofthesticks]

hey look! i made a tarlos banner! they're so precious and in love im going to be sick (affectionate)

thanks for the tags @paperstorm and @thisbuildinghasfeelings

also, thanks to @lemonlyman-dotcom @im-overstimulated-and-im-sad @actualalligator for the tease tidbit tuesday tags, this is me tagging you back if you'd like to share again!! :)

i took a sharp turn from my angsty season 1 tk fic to writing domestic married fluff. <33

this is unedited and ill probably add to this scene. but have a very rough draft friends!!

Carlos was sitting on the couch, reading his romance novel, legs crossed, wearing just a pair of grey jogger sweatpants, with no shirt, glistening, clearly having finished working out not long ago. As he heard the door sliding on the track, Carlos placed his bookmark to save his place and got up to greet his husband.

“Hi, sweetheart, how was your day?” Carlos kissed his husband’s cheek.

TK shrugged, “It was all right. I’m just tired.”

“Are you hungry? Do you want dinner?” Carlos asked.

“Eh not yet. I just want to relax with you.” TK placed a hand on each of Carlos’s cheeks and brought him in for a kiss. “I missed you.”

“You saw me this morning, but I missed you too.” Carlos took TK's hands and intertwined their fingers and led him to the couch. Carlos laid down first and TK crawled on top of him, laid his head on Carlos’s bare chest and nuzzled in, shortly after fading into slumber.

tags under the cut!

no pressure tagging: @reyesstrand @kiwichaeng @strandnreyes @literateowl @safeaswrites @nancygillianmvp @zitasempri @ladytessa74 @honeybee-taskforce @bonheur-cafe @fandomswonderland @welcometololaland @alrightbuckaroo @whatsintheboxmh @herefortarlos @my-little-tilly @fallout-mars @heartstringsduet @carlos-in-glasses @carlos-tk @jeysbvck @sugdenlovesdingle @firstprince-history-huh @your-catfish-friend @vineofroses @inkweedandlizards @cold-blooded-jelly-doughnut @lightningboltreader @sanjuwrites @reyestrandd and open tag <3

[callsign-dexter]

TK is a..... father?

Summary: TK learns that he is a father and meets his daughter.

Pairings: TK Strand x Daughter!Reader, Carlos x Daughter!Reader, TK Strand x Carlos Reyes

Warnings: angst, fluff, child abuse, mention of abortion, swearing, mentions of alcohol, mentions of drugs, mention of attempt sexual assult

Masterlist

Mini TK

Sunday, January 9, 2022, is when TK Strand became the sole legal guardian of his 4-year-old baby girl, Y/N Dakota Strand.

Everything in the firehouse was going pretty smoothly. Not many calls had been made for the firetruck but the ambulance was getting called out every few minutes, meaning TK was out more often. So he wasn't there when Fiona Harte walked into the 126 with 4-year-old Y/N in hand. Judd was the first one to spot them and walked over to them.

"May I help you ma'am?" Judd asked her curious as to what she was doing here.

"I'm looking for TK Strand." Fiona said looking around and not at Judd. Owen having been downstairs away from his office perked up when he heard his son's and their last name.

"I'm sorry he's not here at the moment, he's on call. Do you want to leave a message?" Judd asked her and as she was beginning to speak Owen appeared. He saw the little girl but didn't want to say anything.

"I'll take it from here Judd." Owen said to his teammate. Judd left but stayed close by in case Owen needed something. "I'm TK's father, Owen Strand. What can I do for you?" He asked his arms crossed and a little standoffish since this unknown woman came into his firehouse wanting his son. He also took note of the little one that looked exactly like TK. By now everyone had gathered around but still doing their work. He also noticed the bag she was carrying.

"I'm Fiona Harte and this is Y/N... Strand. She's TK's daughter." Fiona said and the entire firehouse went silent. Owen was silent Fiona didn't say anything he looked at the little now known as Y/N, she was looking at Owen curiously.

"Why don't we go to my office and talk about this?" Owen questioned her and turned to show her the way. Fiona walked the way she was shown while Owen lingered back and motioned for Judd and he came to his Captain.

"What's up Cap?" Judd asked him and stood with his arms crossed. Owen looked to where Fiona and Y/N were making sure they were in the office before he started to speak and then looked to Judd.

"I trust you wholeheartedly to be in there when we have this conversation. I'm also going to need you to take Y/N and distract her, I don't care how, but she doesn't need to be in there. I have a feeling some choice words are gonna be said." Owen told him and Judd nodded.

"Of course Cap anything for you." Judd replied and Owen nodded and both men headed up the stairs. When they reached the office they both walked in. Owen walked to his desk and sat down and Judd stayed in the back next to the couch where Y/N was sitting and squatted down and began playing with the little girl, while Fiona was in the chair in front of the desk. It was silent for a few minutes except for Judd speaking softly to Y/N and her laughing, he had to admit she did look exactly like TK.

"How do you know she is TK's daughter?" Owen asked her getting straight to the point. Fiona sighed knowing she would get this question.

"TK and I met in 2017 and while we were both high and possibly intoxicated we slept together. He left the next day. I didn't think of anything until I was late. I went and got a pregnancy test and it came back positive. I didn't have the heart for me to get rid of the baby so I kept it." Fiona explained and Owen was silent he didn't know if he could believe her or not. He looked passed her and over at Judd who was listening and watching, he nodded to Judd and tilted his head to motion him out.

Judd turned to Y/N and quietly asked her "Hey do you want to go see a firetruck?" She perked up and nodded and Judd smiled. "Ok let's go." He picked her up and the smell of drugs and alcohol immediately hit him but just faintly. He knew that she wasn't doing anything but he knew that she had been around it. He could smell it on the mother when he was talking to her. Y/N clung to Judd as he walked downstairs her shirt dropped a little bit and he could see the bruising he really hoped this child wasn't abused but he had a bad feeling. When they got to the bottom of the stairs he sat her down and texted own.

Bruising on her shoulder and part of her neck. It's faint but there.

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Owen waited for the door to close and was about to speak when his phone buzzed, he looked at it and instantly tensed up. He didn't respond just sat his phone down and began talking.

"Y/N's gone, you can drop the act." Owen said.

"What act? I'm not acting." Fiona said but knew she had been caught when Owen gave her a look and she sighed "Fine. It was true I didn't have the heart to abort her and she really is TK's daughter. I didn't sleep with anyone before or after him."

"Why bring her now and not when you had her?" Owen said getting defensive.

"I couldn't find TK anywhere and had no way to contact him until I saw him on the news. When I found out he was in Texas well I packed the little shit up and brought her here." Fiona said and each word, she said made Owen madder.

"You could've given her up to your parents or a foster system. Why keep her in a dangerous situation?" He asked her pissed.

"My parents and I aren't speaking and I could've given her up but it kept slipping my mind. Half the time I forgot she was there." Fiona said.

"4 years is too long to have been in that situation. She should've been given up the second you knew you couldn't care for her." Owen said. "When I met you down there I could smell the alcohol and the drugs on you. Y/N will be staying here with TK, his boyfriend Carlos, and me. You will no longer be able to see her." Owen finished and got up.

"Fine by me. I don't want the little shit anymore. She was a cockblock anyways. Guys find out about her and run the other way. I'm in desperate need of a fuck and can't do that while she's around even though that didn’t stop me before but now I can do it anywhere and not care her seeing." Fiona said and got up and walked over to the bag and grabbed a stack of papers. "This is the papers for TK to have sole guardianship. I've already signed them. A note that explains everything." She finished while slapping the stack onto her desk and the note on top, and she left the office.

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Judd was with Y/N in the firetruck showing her around when the upstairs office door slammed and she flinched. Judd took notice of this and got out of the truck with her in tow. He got down on her level "Y/N honey, does your mom hurt you or yell at you?" Judd asked her and she was quiet.

"Sometimes. She would have guys over all the time and they leave in the morning. The house always smelt funny. Mommy and the men always hit me when I asked something or spoke." Y/N said in a quiet voice.

"Did they try to touch you?" He asked her not wanting to know the answer.

"They tried but I always ran away and hid." She said honestly and looked down with her hands in front of her.

"Hey, you did the right thing." Judd told her and lifted her head gently and then hugged and she reluctantly hugged him back, not being used to affection of love much less from a man. He let go of her when Owen and Fiona walked down the stairs. Fiona walked out of the firehouse not even saying goodbye to her daughter which confused Y/N. Owen walked over to her once he knew Fiona was gone.

"Hey, Y/N. I'm Owen. I'm your grandpa." He said getting down to her level, she did something that surprised him and Judd she hugged him.

"Hi, Grandpa." She said in a quiet voice. It wasn't much longer until the doors were opening and the ambulance was rolling in and Owen went to stand by it. TK opened the door and saw his dad there.

"Hey, Dad. What's up?" TK asked his father. He didn't say anything. Tommy and Nancy walked up.

"Everything ok Owen?" Tommy asked getting worried.

"TK I need to speak to you in the office." Owen said and TK nodded he looked at his two other teammates and shrugged his shoulders. As TK and Owen were walking, TK noticed the little girl but didn't say anything until they got to the office. Tommy and Nancy noticed her too and went over to her. Judd explained the situation.

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Owen and TK got walked into the office and TK saw the papers. "Dad, what's this? Who was that little girl?" He said pointing to the papers and note and then in the general direction of the girl. Owen sighed.

"That's what I wanted to talk to you about. That little girl is your daughter, a woman of the name Fiona Harte came and dropped her off. These," He waved the stack of papers and the note "are for you to sign so you will have sole guardianship of her. She also left a note explaining everything." Owen finished and TK fell into the chair a million questions running through his head, Owen could see this "Fiona said you both hooked up in 2017 while high and possibly intoxicated. TK, son, Y/N doesn't come from a very good place." TK took the note and read through and after. a few moments he said and finally, TK says something.

"I don't know if I'm ready for a kid. I mean things are just now going great with Carlos, I don't want to mess anything up." TK said, "But I also don't want her growing up somewhere that she doesn't know and a possibly abusive household." He finished looking up at his father from the note.

"You don't have to make a decision right this moment. Go meet her and spend some time with her. Carlos loves you and would follow you to the ends of thr earth, he's going to love this little girl because he loves you." Owen told his son who nodded. They both headed downstairs.

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When they get downstairs they see Judd, Tommy, Nancy, Mateo, Marjan, and the others surrounding the little girl. They get there just in time for Mateo to say "She looks like a Mini TK!" And they all laugh not knowing that that name would become her nickname for the rest of her life.

TK walks over and Y/N looked up and smiled at TK and Owen. Everyone parted to let them through. TK bent down to her level and she looked at him and it felt like he was looking right in the mirror. "Hi, Y/N. I'm TK. I'm your father." He said when she smiled he had decided to keep her she walked up to him and hugged him.

"Hi, Daddy." Y/N whispered to him and he picked her up and hugged her, yup he definitely knew he was going to keep her. No doubt about it. Now he just needed to tell Carlos and have him meet her.

Speaking of Carlos he had just walked into the firehouse coming to see TK when he saw him hugging a child. He walked over to them smiling, TK always wanted kids and he did too but didn't know when the right time was. Seeing TK with kids always made him smile. "Hey, babe." Carlos said to him and that made TK turn around with Y/N in his arms and smiled as Y/N lifted up and looked at Carlos.

"Hey, baby!" TK said and gave Carlos a kiss which he returned.

"Who is this?" Carlos asked.

"This is Y/N. My daughter." TK said Carlos was speechless but still smiling. "Come on I'll explain." He said passing Y/N off to Owen who was glad to take his granddaughter.

"Use my office." Owen says knowing the papers were in there, TK nodded and grabbed Carlos' hand, and led him up to the office.

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Once they're in the office TK closes the door and they go sit on the couch. Carlos can see the papers sitting on Owen's desk. TK wasn't smiling and neither was Carlos but not because he was mad but because TK wasn't. He was nervous and Carlos could tell. He decided to listen to what TK had to say.

"So the little girl is my daughter. Back in 2017 when I was severely messed up I got high and drunk and slept with a girl, her name is Fiona Harte, Y/N's mother. Mom came and got me the next morning after I left Fiona. Fiona left a note explaining everything." TK said and paused Carlos could see how hard this was for him and reach over and grabbed his hands in his and coaxed him to go on. "You can read the note if you want. I want her and I'm going to sign the papers." He said and took his hands from Carlos' and grabbed the note from his back pocket and handed it to Carlos who read it.

Dear, TK

This letter explains everything about the little girl that is yours. Her name is Y/N Dakota Strand she is 4. Her birthday is May 1, 2018. I don't know what she likes and dislikes when it comes to TV shows, food, or toys. I do know that her favorite colors are blue and red.

She was conceived on August 1, 2017, the night when we were both high and intoxicated. Now I know you're probably thinking that she isn't yours but she is. But, I hadn't slept with anyone before you or after and I was late so I went and got a pregnancy test and it was positive. I didn't have the heart to terminate it.

She is 100% yours. I'm sorry it took a while for her to meet you and come into your guardianship, I couldn't find you until I saw you on the news and saw you were in Texas. So, I packed the little shit up and came here.

I no longer want her, I don't want to look after her, and I want my freedom back. I don't want anything to do with her. I have already signed my name to give up my parental rights to you, all you need to do is sign and the little shit is all yours.

Sincerely, Fiona Harte

Carlos was mad that a mother could do this and put a child in this situation. He knew she was TK's when he laid eyes on her she was the exact copy of him. "TK, I'll be with you for whatever decision you make. I know how much you wanted kids and I do too. She looks so sweet. I love her already because she's an exact copy of you and I know she'll be sweet because you are." TK started to cry he was so glad to have a supportive boyfriend. TK got his phone out and texted his father to bring up Y/N and a minute later he did.

"I love you baby." TK said to Carlos and hugged him.

"I love you too." Carlos replied hugging back and letting go when Owen opened the door.

Owen walked in and sat Y/N down and walked her over to the two men. Carlos and TK smiling. "Hi, Y/N. I'm Carlos your daddy's boyfriend and hopefully your other father someday." She smiled and looked at him.

"Hi, Papa." She said and hugged him and all of their hearts melted. TK got up and walked over to where the papers sat and started signing his name after Owen read through it. As he was doing that Carlos was with Y/N and her shirt fell off of her shoulder. He saw the faint bruising on her and instantly got mad.

"Y/N, baby. Who did this to you?" Carlos asked which got TK's attention, who was now done signing the papers and walked over along with Owen, seeing the bruising.

"Mommy and her boyfriends. She would have guys over all the time and they leave in the morning. The house always smelt funny. Mommy and the men always hit me when I asked something or spoke. They tried to touch me but I ran away and hid." Y/N told them what she told Judd. She was looking down expecting to get in trouble.

"Oh, honey. You're safe with us now nothing or nobody is going to hurt anymore. You're not in trouble." TK said and picked her up and hugged her. Y/N was shocked that she wasn't in trouble she usually got in trouble or hit more when she spoke up about her situation.

"Your daddy is right. We're here for you and will protect you." Owen said coming to stand next to TK and rubbed her back.

"You're always safe with us. You won't have to go back to that awful place or person anymore." Carlos said and came up to his family and wrapped his arm around TK. What they didn't know was that Maeto was up there and taking a picture of them being a family and smiling.

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TK didn't know if he wanted to keep her at first but after getting to know her in a short amount of time, seeing her with Carlos, and having both his and Owen's support he knew she wasn't going anywhere. He knew that she couldn't go back to Fiona not after what Y/N said.

Y/N is right where she should be, with her Dad, Papa, Grandpa, and her 126 family. She's going to be one protected little girl.

[carlos-in-glasses]

Read Coming and Going by @goodways and now I can't stop thinking about the face-squish as a key Tarlos method of physical comfort, communication and bugging each other on purpose.

[billing-the-writers-for-therapy]

The fact that TK and Carlos are always casually touching each other is adorable and I will not be taking any disagreements to this point.

[kiras-sunshine]

of bearded dragons and love

4x12 tarlos coda

for @actuallysara <3

words: 5.9k

summary:

TK runs his finger along the delicate golden chain of Carlos’ cross necklace. “Did you really think I would be mad at you for not wanting kids?”

“No, but for not telling you,” Carlos replies almost immediately, but he inhales sharply, as he fidgets with the collar of TK’s dark blue t-shirt, letting his fingers graze his neck, “for letting you down. For not living up to your expectations.”

Carlos’ voice fades away as he speaks, becoming more and more quiet, and being only barely a whisper in the end. As if he hates the fact that he has to admit that. That he has majorly disappointed him by wanting a different thing.

ao3

[enigmatist17]

This is after the S3 episode with the swatting

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It doesn't happen for a few weeks, but it eventually does.

He wakes up screaming, hands not slicked in the blood he'd just seen in his dreams.

TK is there in moments, a firm hand on one shoulder while the other holds him steady.

"I'm here baby, I'm here."

Hands scrabbling to push down, stop the bleeding, eyes wide and pleading for help as the knife glints in the moonlight

The bedroom blurs when the tears start falling, and for a little while the only sounds are his muffled breaths and the distant traffic of Austin. Carlos feels like his heart is beating a mile a minute, but it helps when he feels familiar lips leave comforting kisses on the back of his shoulder.

"It's not your fault." Carlos can't help but wonder if TK is a psychic or something right now, and leans back against the paramedic with a shaky breath.

"I can't feel otherwise." TK is giving him that look he's dubbed the "kicked puppy dog eyes", and he can't help but smile a little bit.

"What?"

"Those eyes... when you give me that look, I feel like I can see all the good in the world in them." Those big eyes fill with confusion, but Carlos just presses a little bit closer with a tired sigh.

"You know, I can say the same about you." TK pressed a kiss to his forehead, and for a moment he just holds his boyfriend close. "Think you can go back to sleep?"

"Probably not." Carlos shrugged, looking out the window with a frustrated sigh.

"Okay." TK pulled back and slipped out of bed, Carlos watching him with a raised eyebrow. The paramedic padded out of the room, and after a few minutes, returns with his laptop and an extra blanket.

"What's this?"

"We are going to keep watching the soap opera of yours until you fall asleep against me, okay?"

Ah, that answers that.

Carlos doesn't make it past the second episode, the warmth from TK holding him close in their apartment, in their bed, in his arms sends the nightmares far from his mind.

"I've got you baby, always."

[devonpravesh]

strand!reader x tk strand x carlos reyes summary: you’re finally back on duty, but your twin brother couldn’t have picked a worse timing to break up with his partner. note: timeline and events are off, but i love an angsty and jealousy story.

The city's vibrant lights painted streaks of color across the night sky as you found yourself settling into the passenger seat of the police car. Your return to duty, after being shot and recovering on medical leave, had been anticipated with a mix of trepidation and eagerness. Next to you, Carlos gripped the steering wheel, his eyes fixed on the road ahead.

An awkward silence enveloped you two, punctuated by the occasional hum of the radio. Finally, you broke the ice. "So, Carlos, how's everything been since I was out?"

Carlos's eyes flicked to you briefly before returning to the road. "Busy, as always. Can't say things slowed down much."

"That's Austin for you," you replied, attempting a small smile. "Always something happening."

"Yeah," Carlos agreed, a hint of relief in his tone that the conversation was progressing. He cautiously continued, "It's good to have you back," a touch of warmth in his tone, which you repayed with a bright smile.

After a moment, you decided to prod further. "So, who was your partner while I was out?"

Carlos shifted in his seat, his gaze averted. "Officer Lee. We managed."

The unspoken tension grew thicker, the weight of your words hanging in the air. You pressed on, your voice gentle. "Carlos, I hope you know I'm not holding anything against you because of... well, you and TK."

Carlos sighed, his features a mixture of unease and gratitude. "I appreciate that."

A silence settled between you two again, the unease palpable. You took a breath, wanting to bridge the gap. "Carlos, our partnership predates whatever happened between you and TK. You've been a trusted partner and friend. Hell, my best friend even."

Carlos looked at you, his expression softening. "Thank you. I feel the same way."

The tension eased a fraction, but there was still something unsaid between you. Carlos hesitated before asking, "Does TK ever mention me?"

You smiled faintly. "He does, sometimes. But he's been really focused on his sponsor, Cooper, lately."

"Cooper?" Carlos's brows furrowed.

"Yeah," You explained. "He's been helping TK through his recovery. Former addict, really supportive."

Carlos's jaw tightened subtly, a touch of jealousy in his eyes. "Supportive, huh?"

Just as the tension threatened to resurface, the police radio blared to life. A voice filled the car, commanding and urgent: "All units, bank robbery in progress on Fifth Street. Respond immediately."

Carlos's grip on the steering wheel tightened as he hit the siren, the car surging forward.

As you raced through the city streets, your differences and personal histories seemed to fade into the backdrop of urgency.

But the lingering unease couldn't be ignored, and Carlos couldn't help himself from asking another question. "How much time do TK and Cooper spend together?"

You glanced at him, your brow furrowing slightly. "A lot, I guess. They attend meetings together, have dinners... and sometimes TK has phone calls with Cooper at, like, 3 a.m."

Carlos's expression darkened further, the jealousy now undeniable. The tension in the car was palpable, your personal lives intertwined with the city's pulse.

As the car sped through the streets of Austin, your professional bond took center stage, overshadowing the complexities of your emotions.

--- You lay on your bed, your tired eyes fixed on the glow of your phone screen. The quiet of the night was interrupted only by the distant sounds of the city outside. This was a familiar moment of solace for you, a chance to unwind after your shift.

"You awake?" a voice asked from the doorway.

Distracted, you assumed it was Mateo, who often raided your snack drawer. Without looking up, you responded, "Yeah, sure, grab whatever you want."

The figure hesitated for a moment before speaking again, and this time, you caught the shift in tone. "Can I... just lay down next to you for a bit?"

Recognition dawned in your eyes as you saw your twin brother standing in the doorway. "TK!" you exclaimed, your face lighting up as you quickly sat up. "Sorry, I thought you were Mateo."

TK grinned, stepping into the room. "You're always too focused on that phone of yours."

"You caught me," You admitted, patting the space beside you on the bed. "Come on, join me."

TK eagerly slipped onto the bed beside you, the old mattress dipping under his weight. He let out a contented sigh. "Feels like old times, doesn't it? Remember when we used to hide out in each other's rooms when mom and dad were fighting?"

You smiled, a hint of nostalgia in your eyes. "Yeah, those were simpler days."

You settled in side by side, the familiar comfort of each other's presence enveloping you.

TK turned to you with a curious glint in his eyes. "So, how was it being back on duty with Carlos? Working together again after all that time?"

Your eyebrows lifted, surprised by the directness of the question. You considered your response before answering, "Honestly, it was better than I expected. Carlos and I have put, uhm, your history behind us, and it felt good to be back in the field."

TK's eyes gleamed mischievously. "Was there any drama? Did he ask about me?"

You chuckled, nodding. "Actually, he did ask about you. And, well, I might have mentioned Cooper."

This time, TK's eyebrows lifted, surprised by the mention of his sponsor. "Cooper, huh? Why'd you mention him?

"Honestly? Just to get a reaction out of him," You bit your lip as you looked at TK, not sure how he was going to react.

He slowly nodded and choose his words carefully. " And? Did he react?"

You laughed softly. "Yeah, and get this, he got very jealous, to be honest."

TK's excitement was hard to hide, but he attempted to keep a nonchalant demeanor. "Really? That's interesting."

Rolling your eyes playfully, you leaned closer. "TK, stop playing games. If you still have feelings for Carlos, don't dance around it."

TK's expression turned thoughtful. "You think it's that simple?"

You nodded. "Sometimes it is. Just be honest with yourself and with him." The exchange took a more serious turn as your voice grew earnest. "You know, TK, you need to put your pride aside. Stop holding back."

TK sighed, the weight of his emotions evident. "It's complicated."

"Maybe," You agreed, "but if there's a chance for you two to find your way back to each other, I hope you take it."

As TK opened his mouth to answer, the bedroom door swung open with a theatrical flourish, revealing Mateo standing there with an exaggeratedly dramatic expression on his face. "Ahem," he coughed dramatically.

Startled, you and TK broke off your conversation and turned to face the unexpected interruption. Mateo's entrance was met with a mixture of surprise and bemusement on your faces. You raised an eyebrow, your lips twitching into a small smile. "Mateo, what are you doing?"

Mateo straightened up, his expression quickly morphing into one of mock innocence. "Oh, nothing much, just wondering if your snack drawer has miraculously transformed into a bottomless pit of deliciousness since the last time I checked."

TK chuckled, his attention momentarily diverted from your earlier conversation. "Is that so, Mateo?"

Mateo nodded enthusiastically, his eyes twinkling mischievously. "Absolutely! I thought I'd investigate this culinary phenomenon and perhaps partake in some midnight sustenance."

You rolled your eyes playfully, your earlier seriousness momentarily forgotten. "You're ridiculous, Mateo."

With an exaggerated flourish, Mateo placed a hand over his heart, feigning deep emotion. "Ridiculous? Me? I'm simply a curious seeker of snack-related knowledge!"

TK burst into laughter, unable to contain himself. "You're something else, Mateo."

Grinning, Mateo took a dramatic step forward, as if about to embark on an epic quest. "Well then, lead me to the hallowed land of snacks, oh noble lady!"

Amid your laughter and Mateo's theatrics, the earlier intensity of your conversation faded into the background. You gestured towards a small cupboard in the corner of the room. "Go ahead, noble knight. Your snacks await."

Mateo bowed grandly, his hand on his chest once more. "Thank you, fair lady."

As Mateo rummaged through the snacks with a theatrical flourish, you turned to TK, a playful glint in your eye. "Looks like our conversation got hijacked by Mateo's quest for snacks."

TK grinned, shaking his head in amusement. "Leave it to Mateo to bring humor to any situation."

Indeed, as Mateo emerged from the snack drawer triumphantly holding an array of treats, his antics had successfully lightened the mood. He distributed snacks to you, TK, and himself, and you all settled back onto the bed, the tension from your earlier conversation now replaced by shared laughter.

[spencessmile]

The entire world is part of this conspiracy

Tk’s voice cracks but all he says is, “It’s positive.”

Carlos’ hands immediately freeze and he turns around to catch Tk in his arms before his knees give out. “Tk, hey, woah, hey,” Carlos says, holding him up.

or all the 4x15/4x16 theories have my brain reeling.

Read more on AO3 | Words 889

[wolfnprey]

This Night is Sparkling, Don't You Ever Let it Go

For @911firstkissweek Day Two prompt, "Magic AU".

Carlos/TK, 1.8k, Gen (Read on Ao3)

“And now you’re the one icing him out again for basically the same reason.”

TK almost smacks his drink over in his speed to look at her. “That’s not—“

Nancy rolls her eyes and leans into him. “Yes, you are,” she says firmly. “TK, being the Chosen One doesn’t come with some kind of relationship abstinence clause. Carlos is into you and you are definitely into him. That man is going to pick taking on the risks of being with you and you’re taking that choice from him because you’re still scared of your own heart getting hurt when it happens.”

“It’s not unreasonable to want to protect him or myself,” TK grumbles.

“It is with the way you’re doing it,” Nancy counters, “and it’s selfish. But if you want to hurt the both of you like that and keep being alone, then have at it.”

[kiankiwi]

“I’m not trying to be your boyfriend or even your friend if you don’t want that” AND NOW HES HIS H U S B A N D

[sznofthesticks]

seven sentence sunday

have my unserious banner that is horribly made (hey, never said i was good at graphic design. i'm actually quite TERRIBLE!) but they're silly and i was giggling making this haha listen it's not my fault it's blurry blame it on this being from a livestream. okay maybe it's that and my lack of editing skills lol

thanks for the tag @paperstorm!

He lost himself in his book, not realizing how much time had passed. Eventually, TK woke up, and for multiple moments he just laid there, trying not to disturb Carlos, he knew how much he loved reading his books. But then he got tired of waiting, kissed Carlos’s right pec, and slowly made his way down his torso, leaving a trail of soft kisses.

“Oh. You’re awake.” Carlos placed his bookmark to save his place and shut the book, setting it on the coffee table.

“Yeah, and now I’m hungry,” TK winked up at him.

“Oh, babe, I completely forgot, I can make dinner!” Carlos started to get up, and then TK firmly placed his hand on his chest and slowly lowered him back down onto the couch.

“Maybe later, I’m hungry for something else right now.”

tags under the cut:

no pressure tagging: @im-overstimulated-and-im-sad @reyesstrand @literateowl @kiwichaeng @zitasempri @lemonlyman-dotcom @welcometololaland @strandnreyes @safeaswrites @nancygillianmvp @ladytessa74 @honeybee-taskforce @bonheur-cafe @actualalligator @alrightbuckaroo @whatsintheboxmh @herefortarlos @my-little-tilly @fallout-mars @heartstringsduet @carlos-tk @jeysbvck @sugdenlovesdingle @firstprince-history-huh @your-catfish-friend @vineofroses @carlos-in-glasses @thisbuildinghasfeelings @cold-blooded-jelly-doughnut @lightningboltreader @sanjuwrites and open tag :)

[callsign-dexter]

Mini TK

Summary: 4-year-old Y/N Strand gets dropped off at the 126 where TK gets the surprise of his life.

Pairings: Carlos Reyes x TK Strand, TK Strand x Daughter!Reader, Carlos Reyes x Daughter!Reader,

Warnings: fluff, angst, drugging, kidnapping, inaccurate medical talk, hospitals, relationship abuse

Masterlist

A/N: Ages ranges.

TK is a.....father?

Custody Court

Visiting the 126

"I will always find you."

Daddy’s Hurt

Recurring Nightmare

A Family Drugging

A Family Drugging Aftermath

Where's Pops?

Milkshakes but not Grandpa's

Heat Exhaustion

Playset Mishap

Flower Girl

Medical Emergency

Adoption

Where's Mini TK?

Race Against Time

Relationship Troubles

Stress

[masterroadtripper]

Two weddings and a train wreck...

I can't help but wonder, based on the theory that the "tragedy" is something to do with Gabriel, is that the two weddings element is some kind of coma dream vs. reality. One wedding in Gabriel's dream, one that takes place in reality/later.

[billing-the-writers-for-therapy]

Carlos: “May I speak to you in private for a moment?”

TK: “Ooo, someone’s in trouble. I don’t know why I did that, it’s me.”

[kiras-sunshine]

tuhlaan tulitikkuja

canon compliant tarlos fic

for @actuallysara <3

words: 39.5k

summary:

nine times Carlos was jealous and the one time he was not

ao3

[enigmatist17]

THE WEDDING WAS SO CUTE I AM CRYING AAAAA

Seriously I've been sitting here all teary eyed :')